I’ve always enjoyed photographing actors because a successful portrait needs to capture more than appearance. Expression, personality, and presence all matter—especially when an actor needs photographs for auditions, casting profiles, and professional promotion.
One of the actors I’ve had the opportunity to photograph is Emily Gordon, who was studying at Texas Wesleyan University when we created these portraits.
Photographing a Young Actor
At the time of our session, Emily was a junior liberal arts student at Texas Wesleyan University and was actively performing in theater.
Her stage experience included Texas Wesleyan’s production of Rent, as well as local productions including Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She was preparing to perform in the university’s production of Urinetown: The Musical when I originally published this post in 2017.
Rather than creating just one expression, an actor photography session is an opportunity to show range.
Small changes in expression, body language, wardrobe, and styling can create noticeably different impressions while still looking authentically like the actor.
Actor Headshots and Portraits in Dallas
Today, I photograph actors who need updated images for auditions, casting profiles, agency submissions, and professional marketing.
My Dallas studio actor sessions are available with multiple wardrobe looks, allowing us to create a variety of expressions and images during the same session.