Head-to-Head Headshots

Ah, headshots. The necessary evil of every entertainer's resume. In the search for that perfect "naturalistic" photo, you sometimes have to endure a uncomfortable and awkward session. The photographer is key. Does he make you feel relaxed? Or does he make you feel like you are the first alive human being he has ever shot?

Or are the photos just going to look horrible, like they were shot from inside your nostrils?

It's a grueling experience for some. You may recall Larry's post where he grilled some of the lamest headshots he could find on the internet. But, the writers of DCC4N are not getting off that easy. Today, Larry Poon and I go head-to-head on some of our worst headshots.

You need to show personality in your headshot. A Standard pose just won't cut it in todays world. In this headshot Jason is saying "Hey, I don't know where the mustard is? Or do I?"

This headshot would be cool, Larry. If it came from the Sadora Highschool, Class of 1976 yearbook.

[Hit the jump for more of the bad-faces face-off!]

Jason nails the personality angle in this headshot. Actually he just sneezed but listen 40 headshots is 40 headshots to some photographers.

What else could Larry be so pensive about???


The magic of the headshot isn't always about the smile. Sometimes wearing a shirt that catches peoples attention is all it takes to be cast in a major motion picture or as an extra in a movie about a guy living in a world where everybody wears bad shirts. Jason nailed this headshot. Bravo son! You've captured the "I got this shirt at Walmart for only $6. Can you believe it! Look."

Not many people know this, but Larry can also get you a great deal on a 1968 Chevrolet Nova 2-Door Coupe. I mean, that is a smile you can trust.
[Also, Larry appears thinner in this photo than the first. That is photog-trickery, and it is frowned upon by the Headshot Association of America (or HAA!).]

Well, that is it folks! Who came out the victor in this clash of shitty headshots? Feel free to also bash on us. Go ahead, we can take it.