Pittsburgh Headshots

Getting a great headshot from your Pittsburgh headshot photographer can be a crucial step in your career as an actor, model, musician, business, employee or executive.  Professional headshots are needed for many marketing and promotional needs such as Model and Actor giveaway prints, along with digital files, brochures, billboards, business cards, and other types of communication. Social media requires new and professional headshots too. In fact, LinkedIn profile photos seem to be one of the fastest growing markets for quality headshot photography. Michael Ray is a skilled head shot photographer that has years of experience shooting for all the major model and talent agencies in the Pittsburgh area, including Talent Group, Docherty Agency, and Pittsburgh Film Office. As a matter of fact, The Talent Group is located in the same building as Michael Ray’s headshot studio.

Before you come in for your Pittsburgh headshot, you’ll need to make a phone appointment with Michael to discuss scheduling, wardrobe needs, makeup needs, and anything special you may require. Before the day of the shoot, there will be discussions and preparations to be made, but don’t worry, all the details can be worked out over the phone.

Why is it important to keep your Pittsburgh Headshot up to date?

If you’re just breaking into either the acting or modeling industry, of course you need to current headshot.  On of Pittsburgh’s leading agencies, The Talent Group, recommends updating your headshot every year or so, especially if you’re on the younger side.  Older models and actors go a few years without an update, unless thee is a relatively major change in your appearance.  A significant change in a person’s weight or hair would be a good reason to get a new headshot, or maybe you had some type of cosmetic or possibly lasik surgery.  Having an out of date headshot is a sure way to disappoint an Art Director or casting agent that has taken the time to recommend you for a project.  You don’t want to do that…

If you’d like to learn more about Modeling Headshots in Pittsburgh PA, please visit Michael Ray’s blog for Actors and Models and see how much Michael charges for for his services.