Industry-standard 8×10
Every frame is delivered at the 8×10 ratio agents and casting platforms expect — no awkward crops when you upload to Actors Access or Casting Networks.
Actor headshots
Headshots casting directors actually call back.
Theatrical and commercial actor headshots in Seattle, shot to industry standard with the looks your reps actually need.
What this session is, in one paragraph.
An actor headshot session is 90 minutes, covers up to four looks across theatrical and commercial, and delivers five fully retouched 8×10 frames within five business days. Sessions start at $395 at the Seattle studio.
- Starts at
- $395
- Length
- 90 minutes
- Best for
- New SAG-AFTRA members · Working actors refreshing their book · Theater performers crossing into film · Models adding actor types
Why this works.
Theatrical + commercial looks
A dramatic theatrical look (think prestige drama lead) and a warmer commercial look (think the dad in the insurance ad) in the same session.
Real backgrounds, not seamless
Modern actor headshots use natural backdrops — brick, foliage, soft urban — that read as authentic on a self-tape platform.
Retouching that respects the face
Skin texture stays. Stray hairs go. The retouch is invisible by design — casting directors should see you, not Photoshop.
How a session runs.
- 01
Pre-shoot call
We talk types, current bookings, and the casting brackets you want to expand into.
- 02
Wardrobe and looks
You bring 4–6 outfits; we narrow to four shooting looks together.
- 03
The shoot
90 minutes, multiple backgrounds, plenty of frames per look.
- 04
Selects and retouching
You pick five from a same-week proof gallery; I retouch within five business days.
- 05
Delivery
Five retouched 8×10 JPEGs, color-corrected RAW backups, web-sized versions for Actors Access.
What you get.
- 5 fully retouched 8×10 headshots
- Web-sized versions for casting platforms
- Color-corrected RAW backups of every selected frame
- Optional in-person review session
Common questions about actor headshots.
How much does an actor headshot cost in Seattle?
A 90-minute actor headshot session at jodaniphoto starts at $395 and includes up to four looks plus five fully retouched 8×10 images delivered within five business days.
How many looks should I bring to an actor headshot session?
Bring four to six wardrobe options; we will narrow to four shooting looks together based on your current type and the casting brackets you want to be seen for. One classic theatrical, one commercial, and one or two stretch looks is the standard mix.
Do you shoot actor headshots in color or black and white?
Color is the industry standard for both Actors Access and Casting Networks. Every frame is shot and color-graded for color delivery; black-and-white conversions are included on request but are rarely used by casting in 2025.
How often should an actor update their headshots?
Every 18–24 months, or immediately after any meaningful look change (new haircut, weight change, age bracket shift). Outdated headshots cost you auditions because casting directors trust the photo and dismiss the in-person mismatch.
Book a actor session.
Most bookings are confirmed within one business day. Tell me what you need and I will reply with two or three open dates.