Creative. Stylish. Award-Winning.
Launch your journey to the spotlight with a personalized headshot experience at Kelly Mooney Photography, beginning with an initial Zoom consultation tailored for actors. We’ll dive into the nuances of commercial and theatrical headshots, ensuring the style and backdrop resonate with your character and casting goals. With wardrobe choices that reflect your roles, our guide will help you prepare garments, hair, and makeup to capture the essence of your artistry. For those seeking the full star treatment, professional hair and makeup services start at $100, enhancing your look for the camera’s eye. After your session, select your standout images from an online gallery. Each chosen shot receives our expert retouching to ensure you look your part before we send out the high-resolution files. These images will not only define your professional presence but also capture your unique character, ready for industry professionals and audiences alike.
Packages
Custom packages also available upon request
30 Minutes
$250
- Up to 30 minutes at and around Kelly Mooney Photography studios in Oregon City
- Up to two wardrobe changes
- Gallery featuring best photos from session
- Includes two (2) retouched, high-resolution images with usage release for images up to 8×12″
- Additional high-resolution images available for $75 each
One Hour
$375
- Up to 60 minutes at and around Kelly Mooney Photography studios in Oregon City
- Up to three wardrobe changes
- Gallery featuring best photos from session
- Includes five (5) retouched, high-resolution images with usage release for images up to 8×12″
- Additional high-resolution images available for $75 each
Two Hours
$650
- Up to two-hour session at a location of your choice in the greater Portland area
- Up to four wardrobe changes
- Gallery featuring best photos from session
- Includes ten (10) retouched-high-resolution images with usage release for images up to 8×12″
- Additional high-resolution images available for $75 each
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT SAMPLE GALLERY
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SMILE, SMOLDER OR SMIRK: FINDING YOUR HEADSHOT STYLE
Actors often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to headshots: choosing between commercial, theatrical or comedic. While they may seem similar, these headshots serve different purposes and express varied facets of an actor’s range.
Commercial Headshots:
- Tailored for the advertising industry, aiming to present actors as relatable and trustworthy to sell a product.
- Should display broad appeal, showing actors as likable and engaging, often with a smile.
- Recommended attire includes bright, warm colors that stand out, like jewel tones, to create a friendly and energetic image.
- Used mainly for lifestyle commercials, such as advertisements for consumer products or family-oriented services.
- Example: A smiling family enjoying Disneyland, as seen in lifestyle brand ads.
Theatrical Headshots:
- Intended for casting in plays, TV shows, and films, emphasizing layers of personality and emotional depth.
- Expressions vary from confident and serious to subtle smirks or vulnerability, depending on the character types pursued.
- Suggested wardrobe colors are muted, like earth tones or deep hues such as royal purple or navy, to focus on the actor’s expression.
- Utilized for dramatic roles, where actors may be cast as the “girl next door,” a “young professional,” or the “villain.”
- Example: A stern look for a character in a crime drama series.
Comedic Headshots:
- Serve as a bridge between commercial and theatrical, suited for sitcoms and stand-up comedy.
- Aim to showcase the actor’s comedic style, whether sarcastic or slapstick, without being over-the-top.
- Wardrobe and expression should hint at the humor type while maintaining authenticity.
RETOUCHING DETAILS
All of our headshots are hand-retouched to create a very natural, polished look. Standard retouching includes skin smoothing, teeth whitening, and flyaway hair reduction. Additional retouching services (i.e. – removing glass glare, adjusting body shape, adding/removing makeup and special effects, are available starting at $25 per image. For more information and to see some before-and-after samples, please click below.
LET’S CHAT
This guide is designed to be a starting point.
The best next step is to jump on a quick phone call so that we can better get to know you, and we can answer all of your questions. Use the link below to schedule a stress-free 10-minute phone consultation, and we’ll also send you our “What to Wear” Guide.
I am a commercial and lifestyle photographer known for making even the most reluctant subjects feel comfortable in front of my lens. When I’m not shooting in my sun-drenched studio on Oregon City’s historic Main Street, I’m on location helping my clients craft contemporary, on-brand images to help grow their own bottom line.
As the former owner of a PR & marketing firm, I helped Inc. 500-businesses communicate, reach and engage with professional and retail consumers. Today, I bring that expertise to my photography clients, where we translate brand messaging into the visual medium.
I laugh a lot. I work too much. And I love the fact that my job allows me to work with such a vast range of people and businesses. And because I sat on the other side of the desk for so many years, hiring photographers to provide what I now offer, I am committed to making sure your project is completed on time. On budget. And with work that you’ll be proud to share with your audience.