Actor Headshots NYC — Photos That Get You in the Room
Casting-ready headshots for stage, screen, and commercial — built for working actors in New York. Theatrical & commercial looks starting at $349.
Built for emerging actors, working performers, and industry professionals who need headshots that open doors on Actors Access, Backstage, Spotlight, and in every casting director's inbox. One session. Every look you need.
Match Production — 545 8th Ave, Midtown Manhattan • Theatrical Headshots • Commercial Headshots • Film & TV • On-Location Available
Actor headshot benefits
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Your Headshot Is Your First Audition
Before a casting director reads your resume, they see your headshot. We shoot images designed to stop the scroll, communicate your type, and get you in the room.
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Casting-Ready for Every Platform
Actors Access, Backstage, Spotlight, IMDb Pro — every platform has different specs. We deliver high-res and web-optimized files correctly sized for submission.
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Starting at $349 — No Per- Image Fees
Sessions from $349, with full retouching and submission rights included. No per-image fees, no watermarked proofs, no surprise charges — just clean, usable images.
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Midtown Studio, Steps from Major Casting Houses
545 8th Avenue — walking distance from Midtown casting offices and agencies. A private, professionally lit studio, or on-location shoots for a specific look.
Actor Headshots NYC — Sessions Built for Working Performers
Three focused packages built around how casting actually works. Retouching and casting-ready file delivery always included. No per-image fees, no watermarked proofs, no contracts.
- In-studio
- 30 minutes photoshoot
- 1 person
- 1 outfit
- 1 colored backdrop
- 2 high-end retouched picture
- 15 color-corrected pictures
- Access to a private online gallery for 1 month
- Unlimited Usage Rights
- In-studio
- 1-hour photoshoot
- 1 person
- 2 outfits
- 2 colored backdrops
- 4 high-end retouched pictures
- 30 color-corrected pictures
- Access to a private online gallery for 1 month
- Unlimited Usage Rights
- In-studio or on location
- 2-hour photoshoot
- 1 person photoshoot
- Up to 4 outfits
- 3 colored backdrops
- 8 high-end retouched pictures
- 50 color-corrected pictures
- Access to a private online gallery for 1 month
- Unlimited Usage Rights
- Fully remote
- Live posing & framing guidance
- 10-minute session
- 1 person
- 1 high-end retouched picture
- Digital backdrop
- Access to a private online gallery for 1 month
- Unlimited Usage Rights
- Fully remote
- Live posing & framing guidance
- 10-minute session
- 3 people and more
- 1 high-end retouched picture
- Digital backdrop
- Access to a private online gallery for 1 month
- Unlimited Usage Rights
- Fully remote
- Live posing & framing guidance
- 10-minute session
- 10 people and more
- 1 high-end retouched picture
- Digital backdrop
- Access to a private online gallery for 1 month
- Unlimited Usage Rights
Need Something Specific? We Adapt to Your Look.
Outdoor session, tight deadline, or you need to prep before you walk in — we make it work.
Session options
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Natural Light Session
Outdoor, rooftop, or window-lit sessions for a distinct feel. Great for indie film leads, character types, or actors who want something beyond the studio. Add-on or standalone.
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Rush Delivery
Tight deadline? Priority editing returns your photos in 24–48 hours. Same-day delivery available when you need it.
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Remote Coaching Session
Pre-shoot coaching via video call — wardrobe, character brief, and posing prep. Come in knowing your looks and expressions. Cuts session time and improves results.
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NYC Actors We Photograph Every Week
Stage actors, film performers, commercial talent, musical theatre artists, character actors — people whose headshot is the difference between the callback and the rejection.
Whether you need one strong commercial look or a full theatrical and commercial session — same professional process, same quality, every time.
What NYC Actors Said After Finally Getting the Right Headshot
Stage actors, film performers, and commercial talent — what actually changed when they updated their headshots with photos that matched how they actually work
Actor headshot experience and proof points
Actors Photographed
Agencies & Casting Submissions
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Years Experience
What NYC Actors Tell Us Made the Difference
- Theatrical and commercial looks covered in one session — Actors Access, Backstage, and agency submissions all updated without needing to book again
- Retouching that keeps the photos recognizable — casting directors expect the person who walks in to match the headshot, and over-retouched photos create problems at the audition
- Photographers who understand actor types and direct specifically for the roles being targeted — not generic photography direction
- Files delivered correctly sized and formatted for every casting platform — ready to submit the same day they arrive, no technical prep required
Looking for corporate or business headshots instead? See our business headshot packages or corporate team photography.
FAQs
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Individual headshots start at $449; remote from $100. Rates for group sessions (schools, ensembles, agencies) depend on scope, location, and turnaround. (See headshot photography packages for details.)
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At our Times Square studio, on-location at a studio, rehearsal space, theatre, or coworking space, or via remote headshots. We regularly run headshot days for programs, agencies, and casts across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Solid, mid-tone layers; avoid heavy patterns and distracting logos. Bring 2–3 options (tees, knits, jackets) that feel like you and reflect your casting. For current industry standards, think about contrast with the background and a clean neckline—our prep guide lists tried-and-true actor headshot outfits.
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Yes—prep guide, posing coaching, and guidance on crops/filenames for portals. We can create simple digitals akin to profile picture modeling if requested.
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Yes—subtle, casting-safe edits (skin cleanup, stray hairs, lint). No over-smoothing.
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Yes—outdoor actor headshots around Midtown, FiDi, SoHo, Tribeca, and the Brooklyn waterfronts, plus in-studio sessions with classic, clean backgrounds. We’ll advise on locations, time of day, and how to be camera-ready.
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Yes—popular for last-minute auditions and agent requests.
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Yes—clean backgrounds, natural light, minimal makeup—similar to polaroids of models but tailored for actors’ submissions.
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Yes—remote headshots keep style consistent even if you aren’t based in NYC. It’s a great option for maintaining your portfolio between trips to the city.
Ready to refresh your actor headshots in NYC?
Book now for studio, on-location, or remote—and receive a tailored prep guide covering outfits, posing tips, and background recommendations. Whether you’re after updated actor headshots for agents and casting directors, character-driven looks, or a cohesive set for your website and social platforms, we’ll keep the process efficient, collaborative, and on brand.