Actor Character Shots

kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
edited February 13, 2013 in People
In my [thread=230957]last post[/thread] of this gentleman's actor headshots, we got beat up for lack of character typing, too much makeup, and a feminine look to some of the shots. Despite all that, those headshots got him representation with a major LA agency and opened a few other doors for him. He was pretty stoked and returned the other day to do a character shoot. Hopefully the "typing" isn't too subtle in these. :wink

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Thanks for looking and I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2013
    Do you braid hair too? Laughing.gif

    I think these are great. Especially like the fighter shots and 1,5 and 9.

    BTW, just goes to show you that sometimes, other photographers are not the best critics of photos.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 12, 2013
    Sure I do braids -- anything to get the shot! Of course, the braids I do would look nothing like these. rolleyes1.gif

    Thanks, Alex. Photographer critiques are always good when considered in context. thumb.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2013
    This whole set is SO much better IMO.

    8/9 for me, although I'd back off the HDR-ish processing in 8 a tad. It works, but (for me) looks a touch too much about the *photo* rather than the subject.

    The first few are really good shots, I just personally am not into props for a headshot - ymmv. For me, I prefer to see type indicated by expression rather than externals - ie implying what the actor can deliver through expression rather than openly showing it through semi-costuming - but, again, ymmv. Clearly what you did last time worked well for him, so go for it! thumb.gif

    PS OMG he looks SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO much better without the makeup. What on earth made him think he needed it for photos?!
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 13, 2013
    Thanks, Diva! On the HDR-ish processing, I always supply the photos both ways, with and without the juiced up processing. He actually made that version Facebook portrait, so I figured I'd show it as well. I'm sure he'll give his agent the most appropriate one. I agree with you on the makeup. I did zero touchups on his skin, he doesn't need it. Appreciate you checking in as always. thumb.gif
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2013
    Good stuff!!

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  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2013
    Nice, love the moody ones.
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  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2013
    Good lookin stuff, I like em a lot!
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 13, 2013
    Sam wrote: »
    Good stuff!!

    Sam
    Hackbone wrote: »
    Nice, love the moody ones.
    Bryce Wilson wrote: »
    Good lookin stuff, I like em a lot!
    Thank you, Sam, Charles and Bryce!
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