Professional Actor Headshots for Students
Having a professional actor headshot is a prerequisite for successful auditioning. Your headshot is your calling card. Casting directors use headshots as a way of keeping track of who has auditioned, and to help them decide whether an actor has the right look for a given role. All photos © Mike Nakamura 2025
How does it work?
- You sign up and prepay using the link below, just as if you were signing up for a class.
- We process your order and put you in touch with the photographer (Mike), who arranges a time and place to meet you.
- Mike’s studio is in Bellevue, Washington, about twenty minutes from Seattle.
- Note: To keep the headshots affordable, this is a “no frills” service. You are responsible for your own hair and makeup. It’s fine to bring someone to help do your makeup if you like.
- Photography will usually take between 1-2 hours.
- Many actor headshots need a minor retouch (removing stray hairs, lightening or removing temporary features such as pimples, etc.) A (simple) basic retouch in Photoshop is included. If you want more comprehensive retouch, it is available for an additional fee.
- The photographer will take multiple shots. You will have an opportunity to view the photos on-screen after they have been taken, and choose five of them.
- High resolution digital files of the five you choose will be sent to you by email. The price includes full rights to use the photos taken as actor headshots without paying an additional fee.
- As with all headshots, the photographer’s fee does not include printing, which can be done at any good copy or print shop.
- NOTE: When you buy a headshot, you will receive a link to schedule your session with the photographer. Sometimes the link go into spam folders. If you receive this email within an hour of purchasing a headshot, please email us using the form on our contact page.
How much do they cost?
- The current cost is $250.
- This is discounted from Mike’s usual rate.