Actor Headshots NYC | Film, TV & Theatre
We are Match, a New York City–based headshot and portrait studio focused on actor headshots for working actors, emerging talent, students, and multi-hyphenate creatives—plus executives, founders, and professionals.
We offer a variety of headshot packages tailored for performers, ensuring every actor receives options that fit their type, representation, and industry requirements.
Studios & Coverage: Times Square studio • On-location in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens • Remote sessions worldwide.
Why Match
Our team includes photographers, producers, stylists, and makeup artists with credits at Google, Visa US, Nova Credit, Blue Owl Capital, Bilt Rewards, Ramp, and others. That experience shapes a fast, collaborative process—whether it’s a single actor headshot, a full portfolio update, or a refresh timed to new reps, a showcase, or a season of auditions.
Editorial-quality results in a streamlined format (15–45-minute sessions available).
Studio & on-location coverage: Midtown, FiDi, SoHo, Williamsburg, DUMBO, LIC, and more.
Guided posing and direction for natural, grounded actor headshots.
Realistic, magazine-grade retouching for casting sites, agents, and LinkedIn headshot photos.
Headshots
We provide top-tier actor headshot services designed to be more than just a photo; they act as a visual representation of who you are, your range, and the roles you’re right for. These headshots set the initial tone for how casting directors, agents, managers, and directors experience you on Breakdown Services, Backstage, casting portals, and submissions.
You’re welcome to join us at our intimate Manhattan studio or choose a location that truly reflects your energy—studio, street, neighborhood, or a mix. For a detailed overview of our offerings, explore our actor headshot packages, starting from just $449.
Add-ons
Enhance your session with editorial retouching, extra looks, on-site hair & makeup, and priority turnaround. Need different looks for theatrical vs. commercial, co-star vs. lead, or agent-specific requests? We’ll create clean, consistent sets and can provide alternative crops for casting sites, social media, websites, and promo materials.
Remote Sessions
Get studio-level actor headshots—no commute required. Using our remote capture platform, we guide lighting and posing in real time and capture full-resolution images straight from your phone. Expect the same editorial care, fast turnaround, and ready-to-use crops for casting profiles, websites, and social media.
It’s simple: receive a secure link, tap to join, and we handle framing, exposure, and clean background choices. Files land in a private gallery for easy review. Packages start at $100.
*Powered by CLOS App, the leading app for virtual photoshoots used by top brands and publications.
Whether you’re planning a focused actor headshot session, a full portfolio build for new reps, or a high-level shoot ahead of a premiere, festival, or press run, just share a brief. We offer on-site sessions at studios, rehearsal spaces, theatres, and production offices, with a professional setup including backdrops and lighting for efficient headshot production. Our comprehensive service covers everything from setup and scheduling to pacing the session, ensuring a low-stress, collaborative experience.
We deliver consistent headshots for acting programs, agencies, and ensembles, maintaining a cohesive visual standard while letting each performer’s individuality come through. Sessions can be held in our studio or any NY state location, or on site at your space, at times that work around rehearsals, classes, and projects.
Custom Shoots
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.
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Sure. Check out our cancellation and rescheduling policy here.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to book the session. Learn more about our return policy.
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We accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Afterpay/Clearpay. A 50% deposit is required to book the session, remaining 50% is paid after the shoot. Be sure to take a look at our cancellation, rescheduling, and return policy.
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.