Toni has been doing amazing things since I shot her headshots back in 2012. She was actually one of my first clients when I was just getting started as a headshot photographer! Anyway, I love this interview because we talk at length about a number of great strategies she used to help her book over 36 commercials for numerous well-known companies! 

In this post I'll share five ways most actors have their hard-earned money taken away from them - so the same doesn't happen to you!

1. ​Just 41% of actors are employed during pilot season and only 87% of actors are typically unemployed.
2. The median annual earnings for a union actor is just $8,448.00 per year.
3. A yearly income of at least $50,000 a year is recommended to be financially stable in NY or LA.

You definitely DON'T want to lose your hard-earned money to this expensive industry. Below, I've compiled a list of the top five ways actors can save up to $3,450 per year!

If you want a really great photo, it's important to remember that the photographer is only half of the equation.

The other half is you!

The goal of today's article is to help you prepare for your session so you get fantastic shots.

​What is it that separates those who look natural and relaxed on-camera from those who have fake smiles and "deer-in-the-headlights" expressions?

Confidence.

And how do you get confidence?

By being aware of a few, simple things:

Before we get into this article, if you don't want to think about it and just want to know without a doubt which are your best shots (using market data), click the button below. Otherwise, you can continue reading!

Let's get into it.

​​Which of these three photos do you think builds the most trust, credibility, and influence with people?

​Hint: ​There is a measurable, exact answer that I'll share with you in a moment.

You're probably reading this article because you just completed your headshot session and it's now time to choose your favorite shots.

​Are you feeling overwhelmed with all those images yet?

Wait a moment though... you don't want to just choose ANY image!

​It's important to pick the headshot(s) that actually REPRESENT you best, even if they're not necessarily the ones you LIKE best.

Figuring out what to wear for a photoshoot can feel quite stressful.

​You probably know you look good in certain things, but how do you know if they'll be OK for camera?
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​"I wonder if that houndstooth jacket I have will look good in pictures..." 

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"Will wearing a black suit jacket look too formal?"

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We've worked with people wearing ripped, dirty T-shirts (yes, really) all the way to full tuxedos (which we don't usually recommend).

​Since we've seen so much, we decided to put together a simple guide to help you out!

But remember, what to wear is only one piece of what you can do to prepare for a headshot session. You might also consider reading this article: How to Prepare for a Successful Headshot Session
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​Now let's get started on how to figure out what to wear for a shoot! If you like video feel free to watch this, and then you can scroll down to continue reading more details.