There's a lot of info here: Prices, how a shoot works, clothing, and finally, how to order images after your shoot.

Price List

All Packages Include:
> Proof Sheets
> Preview Disk w/ 72dpi file of every shot
> One Final, Retouched Image per look/roll
> One web version per look optimized for actors access and other sites as well for email

1 Look* (Minimum of 40 images) + 1 Final Image** $275
2 Looks (Min. 80 images) + 2 Final Images $375
3 Looks (Min. 120 images) + 3 Final Images $450
4 Looks (Min. 160 images) + 4 Final Images $510

Usually, I shoot MUCH more than the minumum; many times I shoot twice that amount. It's digital so there's no cost per roll. I shoot till we get great options for you.

* A look is a type of headshot, a certain lighting set up and background, and you may change clothes once or twice during a look)

** A final image is your pick edited/retouched digitally to both our liking, including removal of blemishes, stray hairs, etc., and any cropping. I send the image for you to the printer.

> Women's Makeup/Hair $125
(makeup is cash only)
> CD Rom w/ all full resolution images $40 per look
> Headshots emailed for web $10 (free if ordered with regular Final Image

VISA, MASTERCARD, Checks, Cash Accepted

The payment schedule is as follows:
We set a date to shoot and you sign a contract and put down $100 to retain my services. Half of the deposit ($50) is non-refundable. The balance is paid when we shoot. Master prints/Images on disk to be mailed are paid for in advance.

Cancelletions: If you cancel 4 or more days before the shoot, you get half of your deposit back in full. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance, I will keep your full deposit.

Rescheduling: If you need to reschedule a shoot you already have booked, you must do it 24 hours or more in advance. If you need to reschedule a shoot less than 24 hours in advance, you will forfeit the other $50 (half) of your deposit.

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General Info

I'm committed to creating images that represent you in the best light - images that you will be proud and excited to send out and show others. That means getting to know you and understanding what you need in a studio session. It is your career that we're working on; I respect that and will contribute positively to that. If you're open and prepared, youÌll get great headshots.

The Shoot

Everybody needs and wants a different amount of coaching when they shoot. It's okay if you're not sure how much you'll need or want. It's my job to find out, intuitively and by asking.

First, I'll make sure we're on the same page, we have a good idea of what you are going for (like what kind of looks/headshots), and we agree on how to get there. We'll plan out some clothing choices and some background and lighting choices. I'll give you some tips for engaging the camera in general. We'll do some test shots. We'll take a look at the test shots on a TV monitor and make sure you really like what's going on there.

I like to see where you take things first and then step in with ideas to make sure I think you're fully covered in terms of having lots of great choices for now and in the future with your headshots.

I have my secret tricks for getting great smiles, sexy looks, and dramatic looks while still being inviting. I could tell you those, but then . . . .

The most important thing I do is make sure you feel comfortable when we begin and that you stay in that space. The more comfortable you feel, the better you'll perform.

Ordering Process

Within 24 hours of your shoot the images will be posted online and you will be emailed a link to them. They remain up for 4 weeks. 1-2 weeks after the shoot your hard copy proofs and preview disk will be mailed to you. Next, you email me your order (specific details of ordering process are below). You may order as early as you like. You may also order different shots YEARS later. I save everything indefinitely.


Digital Advantage

With digital, I can shoot more for you and let you keep the best, deleting the not-so good ones. I let you see on a monitor all of the images of the shoot, so you can tell not only the lighting, pose, clothes, framing, and makeupÛyou can tell how the shoot is going. Plus, as I'm shooting I monitor and instantly edit out a lot of the unusable shots (closed eyes, etc.) that you would have been stuck with in film. The result: more and better headshots.

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Clothing for Headshots

The short version: Bring lots of tops/shirts darker than your skintone. If you're dark skinned, also bring tops that a lighter than your skin tone, but try not to bring white or very light tops as your outermost layer. Light stuff is OK for UNDER other tops. Bring at least 5-6 shirts for each look you want. Bring long sleeve in addition to short sleeve; stay casual and simple. Bring a pair of jeans or two; that's all you need for the waist down. Don't bother bringing skirts, or even slacks/chinos, unless you want a classic industrial look. You need not bother bringing shoes/boots/etc., unless you want to complete the feeling.

The Color Factor:

Now that headshots are going to color photos, especially for commercial and film/tv, you have even more options. You can bring colors that wouldn't work in just black and white. You can bring colors that bring out your eyes. Subdued, solid colors that aren't too light are the best. In black and white, a light blue shirt doesn't work for light skinned people, but now in color it does!

Obviously, you want to bring your favorite clothes, the ones that make you feel attractive or special or important. In addition, your clothes should never steal focus from your face, solid colors are almost always better than prints. Clothes should be pressed and fit perfect: not too tight or loose. For a commercial headshot you should have fashionable casual clothes (Gap, Banana Republic, etc.) Overall, darker clothes work best. Our eye is drawn to light things, yet the eye must be drawn to the face and eyes. Make sure you bring a few medium-toned to dark-toned tops. Bring fresh clothing: new and crisp looking. Variance is the key to selecting clothing for a shoot. If all your shirts have the same type of collar, then the whole shoot might all seem like the same look even though you've changed. Think variance. Variance in: styles, fabric, texture, necks, collars, casual, dress, casual-dress.

Press or Iron your clothes!
Don't be afraid to bring a bunch of clothes; give us plenty to work with and choose together. Bring your favorite Cds, or your iPod, too.