FACIAL FEATURES AND BODY/FACE LANGUAGE
Everyone has something about their appearance that they are self-conscious about. Especially when it comes to face being photographed up close. I’ll work with you to bring out your best features while minimising uneven and less flattering features.
I take into consideration the differences in each side of the face, the body language, the angle, the mood, down to what the hair looks like and whether or not it behaves!
THE RIGHT MOOD AND EXPRESSION
When it comes to acting headshots, a range of expressions is very important. Yes, the “main” profile picture should really catch the viewer’s attention, even captivate it. The range expands on this, showing the different sides of you and the characters you’d like to portray.
TARGETING THE CORRECT COLOUR
Whether I work outdoors or indoors, I always add my own light for the best effect and consistency of my work – so that you can be sure that no matter the circumstances, weather, time of day, etc., the light on your face is guaranteed to look like it does in the shots you can see in my portfolio.
Apart from emphasising the eyes and modelling / shaping the face in an appealing way, by using my own light, I can also target the correct skin colour (as well as eye and hair colour of course). How do I know that the colour is correct? I ensure you are lit by a “clean” light source (i.e. light not reflected off differently coloured surfaces). Then I adjust the camera and editing software according to the known “temperature” / colour of my lights. I double-check this against a colour checker designed for this purpose on a calibrated screen, ensuring the colour is right every time.
Face is the first complex moving shape we learn to recognise as babies. It is the main feature of ours that we continue to use in not just identifying each other but also gauging whether we can trust and rely on people, whether they are likeable and competent.
Now, more than ever, you need to be present at multiple places at once. This cannot be done in person of course so you need something to represent you. This is where the headshot portrait comes into play. Good first impression counts greatly towards success in any area whether it is professional or personal.
Don’t wait until you are forced to use just any photo or a holiday snap so that there is at least something on your online profile, CV or website. This may be, and often is, the first contact certain people have with you. The first impression counts and it can be made only once.
“Andrej has such an eye for drawing out the best of you in a shoot. His communication through-out was exactly what I needed, I’m so happy with my headshots!“
Alexandra Doyle
“Andrej is an absolute marvel, patient, knowledgeable, expert at putting you at ease, he doesn’t charge enough in my opinion for the time and effort he puts into each headshot. Communication is excellent, his pictures are amazing and the time he spends with you goes above and beyond.“
Tracey Matthews
“To begin with Andrej’s Website and offers are just as professional as his work ethic. He replies very fast and the whole experience was just overall amazing. As an actor, I loved shooting with him, since it was so relaxing and fun and he made me feel very comfortable. I got amazing advice on posing and body language, but what mostly impressed me was his knowledge on facial expressions and little tricks to make slight changes, that later on would have a huge impact on the picture. All in all, Andrej is so talented and amazing and I am more than excited to work with him again. I doubt that you’ll find someone who will offer a better price performance ratio than him. I got the most professional, captivating headshots.”
Maxine Rödiger
“Andrej is a fantastic photographer and I am very happy with my headshots. His superb interpersonal skills also made the shoot very enjoyable, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with him. Thanks again Andrej – I shall be recommending you to my fellow actors!”
Carmen Lykoo
“Andrej did a wonderful job with my photos. I wanted quite a specific look and he researched it beforehand and captured it perfectly on the day with lighting and in post. His coaching during the shoot was great and helped us to achieve the desired look. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.“
Melody Flyte