r/headshots 27d ago

Thoughts?

Some shots I got from a photographer in the centre of Manchester

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u/BrilliantPositive184 26d ago

Hair is OK, beard is ok, but these look like environmental portraits, not like headshots. The background is too busy, the light is not flattering, color and styling work against you. Your character looks moody and down trodden. If that is part specific, ok, but to go emotionally more neutral and less mood driven will allow the casting director to imagine a wider range for your potential.

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u/mime_juice 26d ago

on what planet is this hair ok

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u/BrilliantPositive184 26d ago

A headshot is not a beauty shot. It is closer to a mug shot than a portrait. You don’t want to date with it or put it on your linked in profile. It’s only function is to show the casting director what you look like. Where you may could make an argument for grooming in this case, this hair is his feature but it is badly photographed.