Philip Howe's Photo Blog

Casting Headshots/Portfolio Builder

philiphowe — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:00:46 +0000

Tonight, I have been taking some headshots for actor Morton Harper as his 10x8s. These are sent to casting and acting agencies and are the first contact a production company will have with the actor/actress.

This is simple portrait photography, except the photo must be a true representation. That means no airbrushing, no tidying up, TRUE REPRESENTATION! Ok, so pimple/spot removal is allowed, but there is no point in airbrushing as this is not a glossy magazine shoot. This certainly does not mean that any old photo will do. Once the actor/actress is cast, makeup artists will take over, so the casting agents need to see the real you!

I am offering this as a service. It will take around an hour, maybe two if required. The headshots will then be worked on, distracting backgrounds removed and converted to black and white. You will then receive emailed/CD hi-resolution copies of 2-3 of the headshots. It can be done either at my home, your home, or a location of your choice (cafe bar, park). All you need is good light (studio, or the good old ball in the sky).

Standard price for headshots is £120, but why not combine this with a photoshoot towards a portfolio? A three to four hour portfolio shoot is £320. This includes the headshots and up to 8 full resolution ‘glossy’ style files, printable up to A3, and equivalent web versions for use in an online portfolio. You can also change into as many outfits as you see fit within that time. Bring your favourite music (I’ll wear ear plugs), a bottle of wine (no point being nervous) and a friend (who will not interrupt).

Contact me for any more information you require via the address on the About page.

Good luck Morton.

Motocoss – Astley 28-03-2010

philiphowe — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:00:06 +0000

I attended a Motocross event at Astley today. Here is a taster of the shots I took. Clicking the photo will launch a small gallery I’ve prepared.

Photoshoot

philiphowe — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:00:49 +0000

I started my photography year off where last year ended, with a photoshoot. Here is the first completed image.

Head and Shoulders

Age After Beauty

philiphowe — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:46 +0000

Take a camera, tripod, flower, torch and a dark towel. Put them all together, what’s the worse that can happen?

‘High’ Street

philiphowe — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:39:01 +0000

'High' Street

View From Alcatraz

philiphowe — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:59:35 +0000

View From Alcatraz

The Lowry Bridge

philiphowe — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:43:43 +0000

Lowry Bridge Lowlight

My version of the, way over photographed, Lowry Bridge in low light.

Riverdance

philiphowe — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:42 +0000

No, not Michael Flatley, the Ferry that was pushed aground at Cleveleys (just above Blackpool). There are more photos which I took with my SLR to come, but here is a quick snap from my Nokia 6300 mobile.

I’ve zoomed, moved, blurred etc to get it to be suitable as my mobile wallpaper. If you steal it for yourself, let me know.

Riverdance

philiphowe — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:10:23 +0000

I took these photo’s of the Riverdance Ferry which ran aground at Cleveleys.

Beetham Tower

philiphowe — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:00:53 +0000

Beetham Tower taken by Doris on her mobile phone. On the phone, it actually makes this look like it’s a drawing. A good picture, but don’t tell her that!