An 8x10 black and white headshot is a must have for all those who are actors or hope to become actors. A headshot is a photograph taken from the top of the shoulders up and has truly captured your look. One of the biggest pet peeves of casting directors is when an actor has a headshot that has been gussied up and looks nothing like the actor in person or on camera. All actors should include a resume with their headshot, some even do it on the very backside, listing their statistics of eye color, hair color, weight, height, etc. along with their listed acting experience. Colors such as blue, red, or green show up rather evenly on the black and white matte.
Solid colors are much easier on the eye than stripes or prints.
Don t coat your face with it. If you are blessed with lots of freckles, don t cover them up. Directors know the miracles of make-up and if you are cast and the freckles have to go they will take necessary steps. On the other hand, your freckles may give you just the character they are looking for. It doesn t have to be cheesy, it doesn t have to be angry, it just has to be you.