🎬 Why Your Headshots Need to Actually Look Like You
- Gerard Lalo Sandoval
- Feb 14
- 1 min read
Back when I was directing commercials and running casting calls, I learned pretty quickly how vital it is for actors to have headshots that truly represent them.
Let me be honest: nothing turned me off more than someone walking into an audition looking nothing like their headshot.
The result? They’d end up in the "no" pile before they even said a word. Sounds harsh, I know—but production people are under tight deadlines and with specific needs in mind.
If your headshot is misleading, it signals a lack of professionalism and respect for the process.
The good news? This is completely avoidable.
A great headshot should do two things:
1️⃣ Showcase your personality and casting range.
2️⃣ Accurately represent how you look on your best, most authentic day.
No extreme retouching. No outdated photos. Just you, in the best possible light (literally and figuratively). Because at the end of the day, casting directors want to see someone who looks like their headshot come to life in the room.
That’s why, for pilot season, I’m offering dynamic, professional headshot sessions at a discounted rate. What you will get is a photographer with a real knack for capturing exactly who you are in a way that’ll stand out in casting rooms.
Your headshot is your calling card—make sure it’s working for you, not against you.
📸 Ready to book? March spots are available. Click the link in my bio to secure your session today.
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