INTO SOMETHING FUN?

Can’t come into the office right now because we are closed temporarily, but want to be READY for when we get back to work again?

Do an at home photoshoot for your ML Talent database profile. I took these photos for fun the other day with my cell phone. It’s easy and a lot of fun.

Work as a background performer is entirely based on the way you look so having up to date non filtered photos is an excellent way to update your profile. Casting will love you and so will I!

We will be holding a LARGE photoshoot when things get back to normal at the ML Talent offices whereby I ( Melissa ) will be taking everyones photo and hopefully having a small little party or something ( nothing in stone yet ) But in the meantime take some photos of yourself to update your profile on your own.

Everyone was given a link whereby you can upload your own photos into the database. If you no longer have the link, no problem. Email me I will resend it to you! melissa@mltalent.com.

( how to use the link / upload photos is on our website under how to upload photos section. Or click on this link: https://www.mltalent.com/how-to-upload-photos-into-the-database )

If you want us to upload the photos for you bc you are not the techie type. No problem!

Email admin@Mltalent.com and he will update your pics for you on your profile.

Do you have a smartphone? Phones nowadays have the best clarity and take magnificent pictures! So lets do it ourselves!!

WHAT I NEED:

Clear photos with a plain background.
Do not use filters for your photos. No snap chat etc. We need unaltered photos.
A headshot of your face close up
A shot from your shoulders up
A shot from your waist up
A full body shot
And then anything else you want to play around with. You have an unlimited number of photos you can upload to your profile. But keep them professional. There is a lot of information on how to take good headshots online.

I have attached a few examples of photos that I took from my cell phone.

Have fun with it but make sure the photos are clear. Not too far away. NO FILTERS. No sunglasses and no props please. Just basic photos. Change up your outfit too if you wish. Please make sure that the background does not have items lying around. Try to be aware of shadows and or items lying around in the background. Be sure to look at the camera eye contact is key when taking a good headshot.

LIGHTING: There are a lot of different ways to go about this, and you'll have to do some initial trial-and-error work to get it just right.

What Makes a Good Headshot?

There's an art to taking good ones. So before I get into the step-by-step, let's quickly go through the elements of a good headshot. These'll help put some of the steps in better context.

A good headshot ...

Is framed from the chest up.
Captures you looking directly at the camera. Eye contact is one of the most important elements of a great headshot.
Has good lighting on your face. Beware of weird shadowing.
Showcases the personality and aura you want to give off. This is what makes it memorable.
Is easy to see and notice even when it's small.

TRICK : Finding "open shade" -- a sweet spot between sun and shade, where you're just inside the shade but facing the light -- and a nice, clean wall to shoot against.

Whether you take your headshot indoors or outdoors, you'll want a backdrop that makes it look like you're in a professional photographer's studio. That means sitting or standing in front of a solid-colored wall that'll make your face stand out.

1) Block off at least two hours for the shoot itself.

Remember: You're going to end up taking a ton of photos to narrow down that one headshot. You won't want to be in a rush. So don't make this a half-hour break from your work: Give yourself plenty of time for setup, taking the photos, and going through them -- I'd suggest two or three hours, minimum.

2) Practice in the mirror.

Seriously. Practicing your pose may feel a little uncomfortable, but it can really help you during your headshot session. Practice different ways to "let your personality shine" so you have some looks to work with when you finally start your shoot.

The Day of the Shoot

3) Clean up.

You don't need to spend a lot of money on makeup and hair. You'll probably end up looking like a totally different person if you do -- and that's not the point. The point is to look like yourself on a really good day. That means spending time making your hair look good, shaving, putting on neutral makeup that conceals under-eye shadows and redness. If you're not savvy on this stuff, have a friend help you out.

4) Pick a few nice shirts to wear.

What you're wearing in your headshot will say something about you. When you choose a shirt to wear, think about where your headshot will appear and what message you'd like your picture to convey. For example, let's say you have some cool tattoos on your arms. You'll want to think about whether you'd like to showcase them as part of your unique personality, or cover them up if you want to be more formal. I would suggest doing two types of photos. One showing and one not showing.

:Avoid overly bright colors, but don't wear all black or all white either.

Avoid distracting, "busy" textures on your top, and anything that might take away from your eyes.

Don't wear anything with a logo on it to stay neutral.

Don't wear any accessories that you don't wear daily.

Remember to pick out several options, as you can never quite tell how a shirt will look on camera until you try it!