"Modeling headshot" can mean two very different photographs, and neither one does the same job as an actor headshot. Here's how to tell them apart.

There's no single best background for an actor headshot, only one that supports the actor without competing for attention. Here's how to tell the difference.

Photographers don't always agree on what makes a headshot cinematic. Here's what the term can mean, where the different approaches overlap, and what actors should consider when deciding if the style fits them.

There's no fixed number of headshots an actor needs. Here's how to decide when two looks are enough, when a third earns its place, and how to avoid redundant headshots.

Commercial, theatrical, character, comedic: four different ways a headshot can work, shown side by side with real examples of what each one is built to do.

Commercial and theatrical headshots serve different casting purposes. Learn how expression, framing, wardrobe, lighting, and overall presentation change depending on the roles you're pursuing.