virtual-actor.com's "the list"
We're finally putting it together, after years of being asked. The List on Virtual-Actor.com (which will display in the next few days) will list elite services for actors that meet the highest tier. Vocal coaches, acting schools, where to go to cut together your reel - and more.
It will be similar to our "Headshot Photographers We Love" page, except broken down by category. And no, there will NOT be a thousand listings, just awesome ones!
Purchase a Spot (subject to Virtual-Actor.com approval)
To book a slot with 1 photo + short description - Buy Now
(20 per month / 240 for the year)
To book a slot with 2 photos + long description - Buy Now
(40 per month / 480 for the year)
*** If you advertise on Headshot Photographers We Love - you will be included on The List ***
The list - coming soon
(for now check out some awesome phographers)
the elite - new york
Everybody knows who Peter Hurley is, either by his characteristic shooting style (a stark white-background and masterfully played lighting), or simply by name. One of New York's most Wish-Listed photographers, he's also one of the most pricey. But if you want to "do it right" and can save up a little headshot nest egg to afford him -- your headshots are sure to be grade A. Hurley is reccommended by many of the top agencies, and he's shot for Vanity Fair. Need we say more?
New on the headshot scene, previosly high fashion-based Italian-American photographer Paolo Mascatelli has recencetly opened up his studio doors to actors. Artistic, acclaimed, and simply breathtakingly intuitive with capturing the essence of a person -- this guy is the next "one to watch." Natural light and boutique studio photography. He's dipping down with his prices through June -- but is by select client / headshot submission only.
To shoot, submit current headshots to paolomascatelli@gmail.com. Mention Virtual-Actor for special pricing.
Another top agency reccomedation, Jordan Matter has redefined the use of natural light in headshot photography. Many photographers are now attempting to adapt to his style and lack of "big lighting", but none that we've seen can really come close to how Matter captures the actor in his or her natural -- yet riveting -- state. What's even better than his style? The fact that he'll reschedule your shoot if the weather isn't right to capture great light. And the free cappuccino on shooting day.
the elite - los angeles
Los Angeles couple Theo & Juliet met in Paris. They began (like many photographers) shooting pictures for their actor friends who were having trouble obtaining great, "personality-capturing" shots... and ten years later, here they are: one of the elite headshot go-to studios in LA. Expensive, yes. Refunds, no. Great shots... you bet your bottom. And for those actors who are "celebrity headshot concious", just check out T&J's website, and you're sure to be satisfied.
Finally, someone truly different. The East Coast is bemoaning the recent cross-country jump of David Noles, a photographer of a different breed. The Noles studio, like so many, does not churn actors in and out or double book them on top of one another. A session with Noles includes a very specific consultation and garnering of the actor's persona, carefully picking out locations and attire that compliment such, and a very personalized shoot. If you're in LA, at least consult with Noles before choosing your headshot photographer -- he's less known than a studio like Theo & Juliet, nearly half the price, and simply... different.
more photographers we love - new york
Tidbits: Great lighting, name photographer, located in trendy SoHo.
Price Tag: 995.00
Tidbits: Leah Overstreet is new on the hot headshot scene -- her style is far simpler and natural than many of the expensive photographers out there, and she does a lovely job capturing the real you... beauty with no silly in-studio frills. Shooting natural light, her subjects shine.
Price Tag: $400 - 650
Tidbits: The speciality with these guys seems to be the "popping" of an actor's eyes
Price Tag: $650
Tidbits: Big fan of the outdoors, good with both natural and studio lighting
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Tidbits: Mostly natural light, likes brick and bridges
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