A Headshot Should Look Like Them
A casting director should recognize the child in the photograph when they walk into the room.
I keep that in mind throughout the session, from wardrobe to expression to final retouching.
I like to think of myself as part of your child’s team.
I’ll help you think through wardrobe, session goals, image selection, and knowing when it’s time for an update.
Ask me anything. If you’re not sure which images to submit, we’ll talk it through. And when your child books their first role, I want to hear about it.
Children don’t need to become someone else when they step in front of my camera.
A quiet child can be quiet. An outgoing child can talk my ear off.
I’ll give them time to get comfortable with me.
Getting to know them is part of the session.
Sessions can take place in the studio, outdoors, or a combination of both. The best choice depends on the look you want and where your child feels most like themselves.
Your child doesn't need to know how to pose or what to do in front of the camera. That's my job. I help them feel comfortable, find their confidence, and bring their personality into every image.
We begin by talking about your child, their goals, and what these photographs need to accomplish.
I’ll explain how the session works and answer your questions before we meet.
We’ll plan wardrobe, location, and the overall look together.
A natural look is almost always best for young performers.
If you’d like, I can also arrange a makeup artist for a light, age-appropriate application.
Within one week you’ll receive a proof gallery to review.
You’ll choose only the images you love, and I’m always happy to help if you’d like another set of eyes.
Final images are lightly retouched and delivered ready for print, submissions, and digital use.
When to Update Headshots
If it no longer looks like them, it’s time.
A lost tooth, a haircut, a growth spurt: sometimes the old photograph stops looking like the child in front of you.
If your child is actively auditioning, updating headshots every six to twelve months is a good rule of thumb, or anytime there’s a significant change in appearance or casting range.
That’s what the Refresh Session is for.