1. Good quality resolution at least 100KB Plus - use a camera or a good quality phone (don’t reverse the camera as this reduces the quality of the shot).
2. Colour – black and white shots can be supplied for your portfolio shots.
3. Please look to camera and smile! - You can send some alternative more dramatic looks to us for your portfolio shots, but we must have at least one smiling commercial style shot.
4. Don’t crop off the top of your head!
• Its best to wear solid colours, avoid crazy patterns, large logos and trend clothing.
• Make sure your outfit is not too baggy so we can clearly see your body shape and frame.
• Don’t wear anything too formal or too revealing.
• AVOID: Don’t wear a hat, sunnies, fascinator in your hair, excess jewellery, no face paint or food on kids face or anything else that may impact a client’s ability to see what you look like.
• Please style your hair the way you would naturally wear it. For women and girl’s hair out is best, but feel free to send us additional photos with the hair up.
• Don’t over-style as you may be expected to attend a casting and you want to look as similar as you can to your headshots.
• Very natural makeup please, no bright lip colours heavy eye shadow etc.
• Guys please have your facial hair as you most often wear it. If you flip between stubble and clean shaven send us an example of both.
1. Close up head shot- must be in colour
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• NO SELFIES
• NO SHOTS OF YOUR BODY TAKEN AS A REFLECTION IN THE MIRROR – ask someone to help you
• NO GROUP SHOTS WITH OTHER PEOPLE – unless they are family members registered with us
• DARK SHOTS- where we can’t see what you look like
• OLD SHOTS – shots that are more than 12 months old for adults, or more than 6 months old for kids will not be accepted. It’s crucial we have shots that show exactly what you look like today, your hair, beard, teeth etc.
• NO INAPPROPRIATE SHOTS- please dress your age, no heavy makeup, don’t use over sexualised shots/outfits.
• NO FILTERS
These types of shots will limit your ability to get work as clients are not able to see what you look like. If you make an effort to follow our tips you are more likely to be shortlisted by a client for a shoot. Your shots don't need to be professional, but if you would like a recommendation on a professional photographer let us know.
Check out our facebook page where we upload images from recent shoots our models have been involved in. http://www.facebook.com/toabudget