GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The main goal of the shoot is to get great photos in a relaxing and fun environment, which will enhance your portfolio and hopefully get the phone ringing for you. What we are trying to achieve are photos that capture how you would look coming through the door to your audition -- photos that show your personality at its best: spontaneous, relaxed, natural and elegant. Photos should have an interesting composition and spark that make them compelling, something that stands out from the other photos of people in your age range and physical type. Photo shoots are a creative process, like acting, and should be fun. Remember to bring your favorite CDs to the shoot.

COST OF THE DIGITAL SHOOT

(Note: This page is for consumers (independent actors and models, musicians, small corporate jobs, artists, etc). If you are an advertising, editorial, or other type of company client, please see the relevant sites linked from kenweingart.com to inquire about photography rates and usage licensing for your projects. Feel free to e-mail the studio or call LA (310) 395-4613/ NY (800) 754-9792 for more information.)

Keep in mind, that if it comes out well, photos from a successful photo session can last anywhere from 1 to 5 years. You will not regret the extra investment since you can often recoup your fees with one good job. And remember, that 100 exposures with a great photographer is better than 1,000 with an average one. When it comes to photography, quality is a lot more important than quantity!
• For more current rate info, please fill out the CONTACT FORM, call
LA (310) 395-4613/ NY(800) 754-9792 or send an e-mail. If you do the form, it's also best to call as well. Please leave all your contact phone numbers. There should be a rate for everyone who contacts me even acting beginners and newbie's.
• Digital files burned to CD at the end of the shoot to take home are included with each package. The files provide you with the ability to go either color or black and white. A post session consultation to review images is included with each package.
• In many cases retouching is not necessary. If you need it done, I can offer my services or refer you to a lab.
• Turnaround for digital headshot shoots is at the end of the shoot.
• LCD readout preview is included. This is the chance to decide if any of the choices made -- about hair, clothes etc -- should be kept, adjusted,or eliminated, before we shoot.
• Later, I will also tell you where to go to get reproductions. The reproduction house does the typeset, borders, etc. Reproductions are made directly from the digital files with no generation loss. (about 50¢ to 90¢ each)
• The hair and make up artist is outstanding, natural style, and stays the entire shoot. Please ask for what you want and check the mirror and LCD to see that you are happy. Any discrepancies will be gladly adjusted. Remember, that any suggestion you have about anything must be voiced at the time of the shoot, not after the shoot. Women: If you hire a hair and make-up, please come with no make-up on. Have your hair as close as possible to how you wear it at an audition. Hair and make up is not mandatory, and you are welcome to bring your own artist or do your own.

•Note: If you're interested, we may be able to assist you in finding appropriate acting and modeling representation.

 

TO BOOK A SHOOT

• To book shoot, a retainer fee will be left for one half the total. Cash or money order is preferred, but I am now set up to accept all major credit cards if required. There is a 3% card fee for payment by credit cards. The balance will be paid at the end of the shoot. (All retainer fees are non-refundable/non-transferable -- all sales are final)
• Postponements must be made at least three business days prior to the shoot date. After the shoot is booked, we will discuss in specific detail all key points of shoot -- (lighting, clothes, commercial vs. legit. etc.)

WHAT TO WEAR

• Avoid noisy patterns, stripes, logos etc. Tops should have interesting neck lines and be very dark or very light for separation. Medium tones and pastels are not as good. Textures in clothes are good (e.g. ribbed)
• The tops will determine the look of the shoot. Bring a variety of necklines, textures, light and dark fabrics. Also, include light and dark undergarments with no textures. Feel free to bring what you feel most comfortable in.
• For the bottom, one good pair of blue jeans, black jeans, black slacks and black shoes is all you need.
• If you have glasses, please be prepared take out the lenses or to bring an extra frame without the lenses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have further questions or would like to come by to meet and see a full portfolio or book a shoot, please call
LA (310) 395-4613/ NY(800) 754-9792 or send an e-mail. Please remember to include all of your phone numbers.
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