I Love Actors!
I love photography and I absolutely love working with actors. It was by happenstance that I came upon the actor headshot niche. A friend of a friend who was embarking on a singing career needed a cover image for her soon-to-be-released CD, so I did the shoot for free. We both liked the images so much that I put them on my website.
Up until then, my clients were the usual...high school seniors, families and children. As a result of the CD images, I got a call from a seasoned actress in need of new headshots. We had a great shoot. Martha explained that in order to get work, an actor really must have a good, professional headshot.
It's been nearly ten years and I still get a rush from working with actors. Actors have the best stories. Hearing about your dreams and your aspirations, inspires me to help you be where you want to be. I'm committed to not only providing my service, but I believe in promoting other services important to the acting community as well.
The Baltimore-Washington, DC area boosts a plethora of professional and community theaters, from Arena Stage in DC to The Vienna Theatre Company in Virginia. CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore and Wildwood Summer Theatre in Bethesda are just a few of the numerous venues where you can practice your craft!
Maybe you're just starting off your acting career or rediscovering your true calling. No matter the reason---acting resources are like a dear friend...you can never have too many!
One of DC's best one-stop shops for all things acting is The Actors' Center. AC is the place to head if you're in need of acting lessons, voice lessons, preparing for an audition, and yes, even where to find a headshot photographer!
If you're looking for work in and around Charm City, check out the Baltimore Theatre Directory is a comprehensive list of everything theater in the Baltimore area. Betsy Royall is practically an institution in the area. Her specialty is booking local talent for films such as Salt and Night at the Museum. Follow Betsy on Twitter and Facebook where she keeps her followers and fans informed about upcoming acting gigs. Central Casting has been around for almost thirty years. Their offices are in Baltimore and DC. Central Casting also holds Open Calls twice a month on Wednesdays. Check their website for more details.
Looking for acting work can be tedious and downright discouraging. Don't give up...ever, 'cause, you "gotta a guy." One of those well-connected, ear-to-the ground insiders who always knows what's happening. Brian Dragonuk, a working actor, hosts the very extensive website DragonukConnects. It's a great place to find a job, post a job and chat on-line with fellow members and it is incredibly up-to-date and relevant. Feel free to drop me a line to let me know of any other useful sites that I can include!
So, now you're ready and armed for success. However, you still need a really great headshot to get the job. I can help you get to where it is you need to be. Call me so we can get started on your wildly fabulous acting career now!
