Spotlight Photos - By Pascal Molliere

Here's my next Blog - following on from the first ' Headshots For Actors In London' where I spoke about the importance of choosing the right photographer for your Actors Headshot..

If you've never worked with me before, then how would you know if you'll get the best for your money? Well, let me try and reassure you - firstly, I am extremely critical of my own work - and as far as I'm concerned, I will not release you from the shoot unless I feel that I have achieved the very best out of you that is possible on the day..

(That's not to say that you will be with me for hours and hours! :0) - I am adept at really bringing out the best in all the people I work with - and if you need any confirmation of that, just check out the testimonials on my website at www.pascalphoto.co.uk -

Now then - back to the headshots!

Most of you would have heard of The Spotlight Directory? A set of volumes / catalogues of ALL Uk professional actors.. 2 on each page - one set for the girls, one set for the boys. It's what the industry call The Bible and it has been every casting directors / producers and agents reference book since 1927 - and it lists EVERY uk actor from A - Z.

Any actor that is serious about working professionally in the UK would need to consider subscribing the The Spotlight - there is an annual fee of around £150 -

Your headshot would need to be sent to The Spotlight - either digitally, or via post - and it must be the very best quality headshot that you could possibly afford.

There is plenty of information about headshots in The Spotlight and on The Spotlight Website - http://www.spotlight.com/

So check it out..

As for the quality of headshots, when you imagine that there are more than 50 books full of more than 500,000 actors all who have headshots - it might give you some idea of the competition that is out there - and some idea as to the importance of getting the very best one you can that willmake you stand out from the rest.

More information on Actors Headshots to follow..

Regards,

Pascal Molliere

Headshots For Actors in London

Pascal Molliere here - to tell you about the importance of finding the right headshot specialist for your actors headshot - and why you need to invest in the right one from the start..

I have been a professional photographer for the best part of 20 years - my father was a photographer and so was my gradnfather, and most of that time, I have been involved within the theatre and film / tv industry also and so I bring with me a lot of experience and know-how about the industry itself.

I have been both sides of the camera, having worked on films such as Star Wars, Bond and Prince Of Persia to name a few.. Television programmes such as The Bill, Eastenders and Dr Who! I spent many years at ITV working in the factuals department opperating camera and creating documentaries as well as shooting stills for the BBC..

I also had close connections with the ITV casting department as well as many agents who deal with the casting at ITV and large budget films that are shot in the UK.

So anyway - let's get back to the subject matter in hand.. HEADSHOTS!

Needless to say, that there are lots of variables to consider when choosing who to take your photos - especially if you want to take yourself seriously.. And if you log into my site at www.pascalphoto.co.uk - you will find some examples of the sorts of shot that really do work well for actors.

I will keep up with this blog and detail more crucial information as time goes on - so please feel free to bookmark me and to RSS this feed as a regular source of information on Actors, castings, headshots, theatre, film and television - and I will do my best to tell you all I know!

Regards,

Pascal Molliere