Tips for great casting photos

Great photos on your profile are very important! Make sure you have great headshots! Pictures that convey your energy. Remember, our focus is on commercial work! Please apply with 6 to 10 of your best recent photos:

Your photos must be of high quality JPEG, max 7 MB each and in colour
It can be a combination of professional pictures and good snap shots
Make sure your pictures show variation in facial expressions, hair style and clothing style
Most important: one clear portrait photo looking straight into the camera with your hair loose and a neutral friendly expression (and a sparkle in your eyes)
At least one photo on which you smile and your teeth are visible
At least one full body picture, so we can see your figure, height and posture

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Choose a plain and neutral background
There must be good (day)light on your face!
Wear different colours and sets of clothing (without large texts). For outfits, choose casual, sporty and a business look
Wear natural make-up and only small jewellery
Empty your pockets

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Make eye contact with the camera
No selfies!
Make sure that the camera is always at eye level of the (child) model
No group photos or with others or photos with sunglasses or caps. Regular glasses are good.
As an actor (or model) send max 3 YouTube or Vimeo links to your reel (without contact details) or other video(s).

Our clients and the casting directors of Thea Meulenberg Casting expect you to look like your photos. In order to get great assignments, your profile needs to be up to date. Talents with photos more than 3 years old are no longer presented for jobs.

For children: update the profile of your child with recent photos and current sizes at least every 6 months.

For a real great portfolio shoot, check out www.dagmar-lap.com or https://www.stefanvanruijvenfotografie.nl/casting-portfolio or www.maudschoonen.nl

It's a good experience and great pictures increase your chances for a nice job!