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Not all head shots are equal. Depending on what type of acting you want to pursue — for instance, commercials, theater, or film — you may need a different type of head shot for each market (or multiple head shots for a single market). For example, one head shot may show a glamorous view of yourself for theater auditions, whereas a second head shot may show a simpler yet bubblier version of yourself for commercial auditions.

You may also want to get different head shots to project different looks when targeting the same markets. For example, you may have a nerdy look, a business look, and a tough-guy look in three different head shots all targeted for the television commercial market. You can improve your chances of landing a role by submitting the head shot that best matches the type of person casting directors need for a certain role.

As an actor, you should show you versatility in head shots. Personally (Larry) has a business head shot, a smiling comedy head shot, a dramatic head shot, and others for appropriate roles that may show up in the breakdowns. This gives your representation the ability to submit you for numerous projects. The following sections discuss two types of head shots you need.