Modelling Portfolios and Acting headshots are your resume. Without one, you’ll likely fail to land auditions/ castings.
A portfolio will always be the first thing that agencies and clients look at before they even choose to see you in person. And for that reason, it is highly recommended to focus on the building of an impressive modelling portfolio that will enable you to establish a successful career as a model. A client will often get a stack of portfolios to look through and only the ones that stand out get a face-to-face.
It is not only a collection of photographs but a showcase of your talent and experience as a model or actor. The more professional and versatile you come across, the more likely you are to land work.
It should only contain your best images. For a truly professional portfolio, you’ll want only a few of your best shots. Your portfolio must have clean professional photos, as agencies and casting directors want to work with experienced professionals.
Modelling Portfolios and Acting headshots are your resume. Without one, you’ll likely fail to land auditions/ castings.
A portfolio will always be the first thing that agencies and clients look at before they even choose to see you in person. And for that reason, it is highly recommended to focus on the building of an impressive modelling portfolio that will enable you to establish a successful career as a model. A client will often get a stack of portfolios to look through and only the ones that stand out get a face-to-face.
It is not only a collection of photographs, but a showcase of your talent and experience as a model or actor. The more professional and versatile you come across, the more likely you are to land work.
It should only contain your best images. For a truly professional portfolio, you’ll want only a few of your best shots. Your portfolio must have clean professional photos, as agencies and casting directors want to work with experienced professionals.
Actors Headshots
Actors Headshots Package includes:
- initial shoot planning meeting
- one location shoot
- online proofing gallery for viewing and selection
- three (3) fully retouched images delivered via digital download in full resolution.
- A USB drive containing the images is available at an additional cost of $10
Pricing:
- up to 2 hours = $250
The Actor’s Headshot shot list includes:
- Headshot (neutral studio background or Environmental Headshot)
- Personality Headshot
- Additional - A Full-Length Body/Active Shot can be added for $75 and includes 1 more outfit (optional) and 1 additional Image (not available separately).
- Additional image retouches start at $50 each.
- More complex retouching (such as tattoo removal or clothing alterations) costs up to $100 per image depending on what is required.
- Images can be professionally printed at an additional cost based on size.
- Minors must have a guardian present at all times.
Outfits/ Looks
All clothing and outfits must be provided by the model or agency.
Modelling Portfolio
Modelling Portfolio session is available in the Studio or at an agreed location and includes usually 5-6 looks/changes (time permitting).
A Portfolio session usually takes 8-10 hours. Performed over 2 sessions.*
It is recommended to have a mix of studio, outdoors and environmental images (depending on your agent’s requirements).
The images are dependent on what type of portfolio you want. Clients look for different things in their commercial models to their catwalk models; and consequently, the images that you include in your modelling portfolio should reflect your industry.
*splitting it into 3-4 shoots is available at additional cost.
Package includes:
- initial shoot planning meeting
- two-three shoot locations
- online proofing gallery for viewing and selection
- ten (10) fully retouched images delivered via digital download in full resolution.
- A USB drive containing the images is available at an additional cost of $10
Pricing:
- 2 (5 hours session) = $1250
Splitting the secession can be arranged for an additional $75 each.
The portfolio shot list includes (but not limited too)
- A Beauty Headshot Shot or Clean Head Shot
- A Full-Length Body Shot and or Swimsuit Shot
- An Editorial Fashion Shot / A Commercial Shot
- A Smiling Shot
- A Classic Portrait
- A Black and White Shot
- A Fun, Personality Shot
- A Location Shot
- A fully printed Portfolio can be made at additional cost dependent on the type style of portfolio
- Additional image retouches start at $50 each.
- More complex retouching (such as tattoo removal or clothing alterations) costs up to $100 per image depending on what is required.
- Minors must have a guardian present at all times.
Outfits/ Looks
All clothing and outfits must be provided by the model or agency.
Professional Hair and Makeup are required for these photo shoots. However, there is no obligation for you to use our and you are welcome to organise your own. *
Actors Headshot Hair and Makeup are carried out by an experienced makeup artist start from $160 (one look). Additional looks/time will incur additional cost.
Modelling Portfolio Hair and Makeup carried out by an experienced makeup artist can be arranged from $350 per day (3-4 looks per day over 2 days).
*Using a non-professional Make-up Artist can affect the quality of your portfolio and efficiency of the shoot they’re by decreasing the number of looks you will obtain for your portfolio. Using any MUA other than ones recommended/ associated with Xander Kabat Photography can alter the image quality and therefore voids guaranteed.