Confidence is probably the second most important emotion to show in a headshot, after happiness. There are many variations of it and it can manifest itself in many of the other emotions as well. Even though it is so important, rarely does it show in photos. People just don't know what to do to bring out confidence in their images, and I believe that the reason is because that whenever someone gets in front of a camera, they put on a false persona. In this facade, they are not confident because they don't have much experience being there. The headshot photographer's job is to bring their regular personality back and bring out the confidence again.
To begin with, let's take a look at the shot above. In real life, this guy was a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera, as most people are. However, through some little tricks, I was able to bring out a confident expression that gives him a dominance of the image.
Take a look below at some synonyms for the word confidence. The following words are closely associated with confidence, but they don't overstep the boundary between confidence and cockiness, which is a whole other emotion.
at ease
positive
self assured
unruffled
poised
forceful
adamant
aggressive
assertive
committed
competitive
dedicated
determined
dogged
fierce
gutsy
intense
intent
obstinate
passionate
persistent
powerful
purposeful
resolute
spirited
steadfast
steely
strong
tenacious
tough
unshakable
unwavering
Do these words get you thinking? They all explain what we feel and how we act when we are confident. Think of confidence as knowing exactly what you are doing, and knowing that nothing can stop you from reaching your goals.
Confidence comes from both determination and excitement in reaching a goal. When you think about the whole idea of confidence, you have to think about the feeling you get when nothing can stop you in your quest for achievement. By thinking these things, certain looks will come to your face, and it will show on the outside that you are really feeling good about yourself.
The best way to describe what confidence looks like is a slight smile on the face with a little bit of squinting in the eyes. If you were to take a look at a bunch of celebrities, you'll notice that in almost all of the portraits and headshots they do where they are posing for a camera, they have the tiniest bit of a squint going on in their eyes. You can tell that they are really feeling good about themselves. That is the look you want in your headshots.
To feel like a celebrity even if you're not is completely okay. It is you showing your confidence in your acting technique, and it shows casting directors that you know exactly what you want and you know what you're doing. Show confidence in your headshot if you want a leading role!
To begin with, let's take a look at the shot above. In real life, this guy was a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera, as most people are. However, through some little tricks, I was able to bring out a confident expression that gives him a dominance of the image.
Take a look below at some synonyms for the word confidence. The following words are closely associated with confidence, but they don't overstep the boundary between confidence and cockiness, which is a whole other emotion.
at ease
positive
self assured
unruffled
poised
forceful
adamant
aggressive
assertive
committed
competitive
dedicated
determined
dogged
fierce
gutsy
intense
intent
obstinate
passionate
persistent
powerful
purposeful
resolute
spirited
steadfast
steely
strong
tenacious
tough
unshakable
unwavering
Do these words get you thinking? They all explain what we feel and how we act when we are confident. Think of confidence as knowing exactly what you are doing, and knowing that nothing can stop you from reaching your goals.
Confidence comes from both determination and excitement in reaching a goal. When you think about the whole idea of confidence, you have to think about the feeling you get when nothing can stop you in your quest for achievement. By thinking these things, certain looks will come to your face, and it will show on the outside that you are really feeling good about yourself.
The best way to describe what confidence looks like is a slight smile on the face with a little bit of squinting in the eyes. If you were to take a look at a bunch of celebrities, you'll notice that in almost all of the portraits and headshots they do where they are posing for a camera, they have the tiniest bit of a squint going on in their eyes. You can tell that they are really feeling good about themselves. That is the look you want in your headshots.
To feel like a celebrity even if you're not is completely okay. It is you showing your confidence in your acting technique, and it shows casting directors that you know exactly what you want and you know what you're doing. Show confidence in your headshot if you want a leading role!
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