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.

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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.

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Headshot? They should call it no shot! Ha Ha Ha ughhhhhhh.

Disclaimer: My writing and grammar has not improved since the last blog. However, I am still awesome.

Headshots are a vital piece of every performers press kit. I could write some solid detailed advice about headshots but why re-invent the wheel when you can click here for that info. Besides I'm only writing this blog so that I can make fun of the headshots below. So let's get started and I'll throw some of my own helpful advice in along the way.


Rule 1. Have Fun!
Sure Ranger Frank may be saying "Don't hire me. I am clearly unstable" with this headshot but I guarantee you he had a fun time in that photo shoot!


2. Think it through
Maybe head shots aren't for you if you're ugly. Listen. Now of course not everybody looks like Brad Pitt but you've got to work with what you've got. CAMMAN! Use some common sense and look in a mirror.

3. Does your headshot match your material?
There's two parts to this one. First, if your wife is in your headshot...get another headshot with just you. Why would you do that? Second, if you going to keep a headshot that has both you and your wife in it...don't do 45 minutes of material on banging German teens while on business trips. The audience won't respect you.

4. Don't try to be too clever.
You're not impressing people with your ability to grow your hair. Keep it simple jackass and just use one picture.

5. Black & white or color?
It really doesn't matter if your headshot is in black & white or color if you look like you touch children.

6. Dress appropriately.
I can't really knock this guy. He looks like every DJ at every wedding I have ever been to. If that is the look this guy is going for...then he nailed it! He is throwing a little something extra in there too. SASS!

Shhh. Dj Robbie Rob is about to tear the roof off this place with a back to back mix of Real McCoy. Oh, it's not just "Another Night"...it's THE night. "Run Away"...

No seriously. Run away.

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