Headshot information and prices

(and a few comments from people I've worked with)

Naturally the goal is to make your modeling or casting agent happy by capturing looks that are interesting and appealing. Commercial model Carly (above) took her new comp card to LA and within a month she landed gigs with both Shape Magazine and Esquire.

For actors, we'll want to capture the real you. You'll know it when you see it.

 

Improv actor Michelle (above) sent me the following email right after the shoot....

"My audition went well. I'm still waiting for the phone call, but the agent told me that it would be a waste for her to promote me only as an actress and not a model as well. So it sounds like I'm in!

She was also thrilled with my headshots, and she said she usually doesn't like outdoor shots, but the lighting was perfect. She was also surprised to hear I just had them done on Sunday, she was surprised with the turnaround. Me too.

Thanks again for making this such a great experience. Once I become a diva, I'll have to demand 12 bottles of evian to wash my hair and Roger Steen at every photo shoot."

 

 

Headshot Pricing

Basic headshot session (approx. 1.5 hours) --$300 plus tax
Expanded headshot session (approx. 3 hours) --$400 plus tax
Extreme headshot session (minimum 1/2 day) -- $600 plus tax

We suggest, if possible, planning for a three hour shoot for modeling, if the goal is three different looks and a variety of pictures for your comp card. Actor shoots can often be accomplished more quickly. The "extreme" headshot session includes traditional in-studio pictures, but also includes an additional photo session in an interesting location using creative lighting techniques. With your collaboration we can turn it into a bit of a fashion shoot. Time allowances are approximate. As you might expect, the longer we spend shooting, the larger the number of interesting photographs you'll end up with. Some expressions are always more appealing than others.

Minor touch-up/airbrush/skin-smoothing is included, if necessary, on those pictures that we call "photographer selects" -- the photographs from your shoot that we feel are the most compelling. We'll also give you black & white versions of those shots, so you can choose. Additional touch-up work is $35 per photograph. For model shoots, a make-up stylist is recommended, because a good stylist can not only apply the right make-up, but also monitor hair and clothing details throughout the shoot.

Within three days after the shoot we'll mail you a cd with jpegs sized for emailing, plus the "negative" files you'll need to get your 8x10 prints (You'll also get the names of some online companies that supply prints which you can order using your web browser).

By the way, feel free to bring a cd or your iPod to the session.

About professional hair and make-up....

Professional make-up for modeling portraits can be provided (by an independent stylist) starting at $150. Why is it a good idea to pay for a stylist? The camera won't overlook an application of lipstick that isn't perfect. But a stylist is also very helpful during the shoot, because often a piece of clothing -- or some flyaway hair -- needs a bit of adjustment. If everything is just right when the pictures are captured you'll end up with a larger and better selection of photographs.

 

After-the-shoot Comments....

Here are a few blurbs from emails we've received after the actor or model has seen their photographs:

"Hi Roger -- Thank you so much! The headshots look great! I am currently attempting to decide which one is the best, which is very difficult, because they all look so good!"
--Quinn Brettler

"I had a lot of fun doing the headshots. Thank you so much for putting me up on your website, I think that is so cool. I love the pictures and I am really excited to check out all the photos on the cd's."
--Caitlin Murphy

"Thank you again - you are a true artist, and it's incredible to get to be the subject of your art."
--actor Michelle Hippe

"Thank you so much for sending [the copyright release form]. By the way, the pictures are working out wonderfully, I've gotten several jobs with them!"
--actor Jennifer Greene

"I'm so happy with the photos! I accidentaly erased your email with the list of [online sources for 8x10 prints], would you please re-email them to me? Thanks!"
--actor Sara Powers

"Hi Roger! The pictures look great, but I was wondering if you could [convert one additional picture to] black and white."
--actor Megan Ahiers

"I'm very impressed with the results. A few were startling, which is exactly what I was seeking."
--actor Ryan Schallon

"Man, Roger... I really appreciate your work. I received the photos on disk that you sent, and I feel good about sending these to agents and any auditions. I have a range to choose from.... Thanks for so many. I will certainly refer folks I know to you.
 --actor Aaron Washington

Seattle: (206) 282-2075
Bay Area: (415) 830-3371

 

~ Roger Steen Photography ~