Hi,
I just got headshots done in both colour and black and white and I was wondering which is best to send to agencies or casting directors? I have always been under the impression black and white is the standard but I am becoming more aware of colour headshots becoming more acceptable too.
I am also hoping if you could tell me what the standard layout of resume/cv with a headshot is? For example (Im only going by what I have seen on TV!) headshot and name on the front with resume/cv on the back? or does it not matter?
I would be very grateful for your advice and experience on this, thanks!
Headshots Colour or B&W?
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Re: Headshots Colour or B&W?
There are probably as many answers as there are Casting Directors! Here's my take on it:
Black and white is still the standard, though colour is gaining ground. If you feel that a colour shot reveals something very important and defining about you that a B&W doesn't (e.g. glorious red hair or an unusual skin tone) then I would go for colour - otherwise I'd be inclined to stick to B&W.
It is common in the States to have a CV on the back of a headshot (or vice versa!) but not here. Some CDs will want to be able to look at a photo and CV side by side so it is more normal to have a CV on one side of one sheet of A4 and a separate 10x8 photo (which should have name and agent and/or contact details on the back in case it gets separated from your CV). You can also have your name on the front of the photo if you like, I don't think there's a problem either way.
It can also be useful to have a version of your CV with a small photo in the top right corner. This is a useful and inexpensive calling card when you don't want to part with one your 10x8 photos.
Black and white is still the standard, though colour is gaining ground. If you feel that a colour shot reveals something very important and defining about you that a B&W doesn't (e.g. glorious red hair or an unusual skin tone) then I would go for colour - otherwise I'd be inclined to stick to B&W.
It is common in the States to have a CV on the back of a headshot (or vice versa!) but not here. Some CDs will want to be able to look at a photo and CV side by side so it is more normal to have a CV on one side of one sheet of A4 and a separate 10x8 photo (which should have name and agent and/or contact details on the back in case it gets separated from your CV). You can also have your name on the front of the photo if you like, I don't think there's a problem either way.
It can also be useful to have a version of your CV with a small photo in the top right corner. This is a useful and inexpensive calling card when you don't want to part with one your 10x8 photos.