Mindful Headshots Process
My favorite moment during a session is getting that perfect photo. The one where you take a peek at the camera and see the best version of yourself. The photo that makes you feel beautiful, handsome, and ready to take on the world. In this business, a good headshot is an investment, but a mindful headshot is an experience. It’s about exploring your potential, playing with characters, and taking the time to make everything perfect. It’s finding the memory that makes you beam and capturing it on camera.
The photo shoot takes place in my natural-light, home studio in beautiful Silverlake. If there is time, we can walk around neighborhood and grab some environmental shots. I like to schedule only 1-2 sessions a day to ensure no client feels rushed. It’s my mission to give you not only the best session and headshots you’ve ever had, but also an amazing experience that will keep you glowing long after you leave my studio. My hope is that you will take that energy to all your auditions and nail them!
Bookability Evaluation & Wardrobe Consult
Mindful Headshots is about putting the client’s needs first. The process of creating a relaxed, safe environment begins before I even pick up my camera. Each session includes a bookability evaluation and full wardrobe consult. Before the shoot we will discuss the roles you are bookable for and auditioning for the most. I will then offer outfit suggestions to fit those roles. This service is not only beneficial to actors, but to all professionals seeking to promote themselves. The client will bring all suggested clothing to the shoot, where we will do a full run through of the wardrobe and select the best options. We will shoot 4-6 looks, time permitting.
Mindful Meditation
The most extraordinary part of the Mindful Headshots process is the pre-shoot meditation in the studio’s garden. The entire team — client, makeup artist, and assistant — all participate in this powerful relaxation exercise that will open your heart, focus your mind, and brighten your eyes. The meditation is geared to help you become that truthful actor in the present moment that is you. The good vibes don’t end there. Music brings life and energy to a shoot, so feel free to bring your favorite tunes to vogue to! Essential oils restore emotional balance and improve your overall attitude. I like to have mood-enhancing Doterra essential oils diffusing during the shoot.
Hair & Make-up
We ask that everyone come to their session with their hair styled and ready. I highly recommend professional hair and make-up for both men and women. Mindful Headshots works with an array of talented, freelance make-up artists. The fee is $125 for women and $75 for the men. The artist will also be on hand during the shoot for touch-ups, lip color change, and subtle hair changes. If you would like the make-up artist to style your hair (for example, if you have curly hair and you’d like help styling it straight) there will be an extra $40 charge. Gentlemen: if you’d like to shoot with facial hair as well as show your clean-shaven side, bring whatever grooming products you’ll need to transform yourself.
For more information and instructions, sign-up for the Mindful Headshots e-mail list. You’ll receive our detailed Headshot Prep Packet (including tips on hair, make-up, and clothing) as well as news on upcoming promotions and discounts.