Headshot
noun
A photograph of a person's face, typically for professional purposes.
She submitted her headshot to the casting director for the upcoming movie.
Often appears as...
- professional headshot
- actor's headshot
noun
A shot in the head, typically used in the context of video games or action movies.
In the video game, he accurately made a headshot, eliminating his virtual opponent.
Often appears as...
- accurate headshot
- sniper headshot
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A photograph of a person's face, typically for professional purposes.
She submitted her headshot to the casting director for the upcoming movie.
Often appears as...
- professional headshot
- actor's headshot
noun
A shot in the head, typically used in the context of video games or action movies.
In the video game, he accurately made a headshot, eliminating his virtual opponent.
Often appears as...
- accurate headshot
- sniper headshot
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
A headshot is often used in a professional setting, like for LinkedIn profiles or resumes.
Update your LinkedIn with a recent headshot to make a good impression.
Pro Tip 2/3Entertainment Industry
Headshots are crucial for actors or models; they're the first introduction to casting directors.
Her headshot caught the attention of Hollywood agents.
Pro Tip 3/3Consistency
In professional headshots, your appearance should match how you look daily.
He wore his usual glasses in the headshot for consistency.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
A headshot is often used in a professional setting, like for LinkedIn profiles or resumes.
Update your LinkedIn with a recent headshot to make a good impression.
Pro Tip 2/3Entertainment Industry
Headshots are crucial for actors or models; they're the first introduction to casting directors.
Her headshot caught the attention of Hollywood agents.
Pro Tip 3/3Consistency
In professional headshots, your appearance should match how you look daily.
He wore his usual glasses in the headshot for consistency.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
A headshot is often used in a professional setting, like for LinkedIn profiles or resumes.
Update your LinkedIn with a recent headshot to make a good impression.
Pro Tip 2/3Entertainment Industry
Headshots are crucial for actors or models; they're the first introduction to casting directors.
Her headshot caught the attention of Hollywood agents.
Pro Tip 3/3Consistency
In professional headshots, your appearance should match how you look daily.
He wore his usual glasses in the headshot for consistency.
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Photography as...
I'm going to photograph you first and give you some pointers. I've been lucky enough to have positions that allow me some creativity with my own artwork. My own art practice is photographing landscapes and portraits. This is a headshot. You want to zoom all the way in for a headshot usually, just because if I'm this close to you,
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Photography as...
I'm going to photograph you first and give you some pointers. I've been lucky enough to have positions that allow me some creativity with my own artwork. My own art practice is photographing landscapes and portraits. This is a headshot. You want to zoom all the way in for a headshot usually, just because if I'm this close to you,
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Quote examples
Wentworth Miller
English Actor
The mail amazes me. I sometimes get these letters that are ten pages, and handwritten, from women pouring their hearts out and, for security reasons, I can only respond with a headshot and 'Dear so and so, be good. WM.' It never feels like enough.
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Jason Schwartzman
American Actor
I didn't have an agent, I didn't have a headshot. I didn't even know if anyone would know where to find me. I just went back to highschool and started playing with my band.
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Rachel Shenton
British Actress
There are things like the importance of having a showreel, a headshot, a cover note, a tailored CV - these are all really important when you are trying out for roles.
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Missi Pyle
American Actress
I feel more comfortable when I'm somebody else, I think. When I'm taking a picture as myself, the whole idea of taking a headshot, to me, feels very false.
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Nick Kroll
American Actor
An autograph is actually refreshing because everyone has cameras now and wants a selfie. That's why I carry signed headshots with me, to give out.
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Olivia Wilde
American Actress
Many casting directors won't hire aspiring actors because you might be burning some chick's headshot under the table so she doesn't get the part.
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Daniela Ruah
American Actress
You'd rather have a good headshot that cost you a little more but that's going to last than pay less money for a headshot that's not good enough.
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Nicholas Gonzalez
American Actor
I'm being called in by all the great casting directors. It's no longer based on a headshot. I realize now what they're buying is passion.
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Jake Johnson
American Actor
There were two paths I was on: pre- and post-meeting my wife. I wanted to be an actor, but I didn't have headshots until I met her.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
Charlie Sheen gave me a signed headshot. I think it said, 'Keep it real.' But 'real' was spelled 'reel,' like a film reel.
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Wentworth Miller
English Actor
The mail amazes me. I sometimes get these letters that are ten pages, and handwritten, from women pouring their hearts out and, for security reasons, I can only respond with a headshot and 'Dear so and so, be good. WM.' It never feels like enough.
Quote examples
Jason Schwartzman
American Actor
I didn't have an agent, I didn't have a headshot. I didn't even know if anyone would know where to find me. I just went back to highschool and started playing with my band.
Quote examples
Rachel Shenton
British Actress
There are things like the importance of having a showreel, a headshot, a cover note, a tailored CV - these are all really important when you are trying out for roles.
Quote examples
Missi Pyle
American Actress
I feel more comfortable when I'm somebody else, I think. When I'm taking a picture as myself, the whole idea of taking a headshot, to me, feels very false.
Quote examples
Nick Kroll
American Actor
An autograph is actually refreshing because everyone has cameras now and wants a selfie. That's why I carry signed headshots with me, to give out.
Quote examples
Olivia Wilde
American Actress
Many casting directors won't hire aspiring actors because you might be burning some chick's headshot under the table so she doesn't get the part.
Quote examples
Daniela Ruah
American Actress
You'd rather have a good headshot that cost you a little more but that's going to last than pay less money for a headshot that's not good enough.
Quote examples
Nicholas Gonzalez
American Actor
I'm being called in by all the great casting directors. It's no longer based on a headshot. I realize now what they're buying is passion.
Quote examples
Jake Johnson
American Actor
There were two paths I was on: pre- and post-meeting my wife. I wanted to be an actor, but I didn't have headshots until I met her.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
Charlie Sheen gave me a signed headshot. I think it said, 'Keep it real.' But 'real' was spelled 'reel,' like a film reel.
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