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Starving Actor Headshot Day at the Maine Headshot Studio

Posted by Btfitz
/ March 5, 2013 / Leave a comment

Note: Actor Headshot Day has been moved to Monday, May 14th, 2013. Are you a starving Maine actor or actress (or, at least…hungry)? We know how it is to start out with dreams, determination and a wallet that’s a bit on the thin side. We love Maine...
Coming soon: Open Studio day for actors and actresses

Posted by Btfitz
/ February 7, 2013 / Leave a comment

Are you an actor or actress who needs a professional headshot? Whether you’re looking to up your game with an updated headshot or are getting your first professionally-done headshot, we have a special ‘Open Studio Day’, tailored just for you. This spring we’ll dedicate a full day of 60-to 90-minute...
Showcase: Leigh Jordan

Posted by Btfitz
/ December 10, 2012 / Leave a comment

I recently had a great session with Leigh Jordan and I’m very happy with the results. I’ve even added one of her final images to my portfolio for Maine Actors and Models because the style pictured is very similar to how I shoot my acting headshot images. The truth...
Before and after: the newsletter

Posted by Btfitz
/ April 13, 2012 / Leave a comment

Once a client gets their headshots in our studio, I love it when I hear how their headshot—often put off for far too long, for a variety of reasons—has served them so well. Sometimes I get to see the results in action, which is incredibly gratifying. One of my...
Stop hating your headshot

Posted by Btfitz
/ February 22, 2012 / 1 Comment

“I hate having my picture taken.” This is a statement I hear all too often as people walk through the doors of the Maine Headshot studio. It’s a verbal reaction indicating just how awkward and uncomfortable having their photo taken makes some people feel. It’s based on...
Your headshot is a ‘fail’. This could be why.

Posted by Btfitz
/ November 16, 2011 / Leave a comment

Getting the perfect headshot photo for you is more than just finding a good photographer. A lot more. Approaching it in the right way will lead to better results and a photo that works for you and not against you. Here are some things to keep in mind during the...
Professional hair and makeup matters

Posted by Btfitz
/ September 30, 2011 / Leave a comment

A common question I get here in the studio is, ‘Do you recommend professional hair and makeup services?” I do. Obviously, these services are not required, and I can do a great job with lighting, posing and even post-production that will help you look your best. However, I still recommend...
Making better black and white headshots

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 22, 2011 / Leave a comment

From time to time I get requests for black and white headshots. All of our images are taken in color, of course, but sometimes our clients prefer black and white, or have a specific use—like the inside page of a newspaper—where color isn’t an option. Maine Biz’s “In...
Your headshot background says plenty about you and your brand

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 17, 2011 / Leave a comment

When people come to the studio for headshots, they are usually focused on themselves and how they’ll look in the images we produce. Very few have a strong opinion about what kind of background their photo should have. Often they don’t realize the key role played by a background in...
Know when (and how often) to get a new headshot

Posted by Btfitz
/ August 15, 2011 / Leave a comment

Asking a portrait photographer how often you should have your headshot taken is a bit like asking a car mechanic how often you should change your oil. Whatever answer you’re given you suspect may be more often than you want or actually need. The short answer is: it all depends....