Head-Shot and Composite Photograph Information
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PHOTOS ARE SIMILAR TO THE SAMPLES, BELOW.
FULL BODY SHOTS, ALONE, ARE NOT ACCEPTED. THANK YOU.
Photo entries are $7 per submission.
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HEAD SHOT SAMPLES
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Head-shot Photographs - $10 per photo. They will be adjudicated as other competition divisions. If there are 3 or more photos in one age division, they will additionally be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Photographs must not be full length body shots. Only head shots, in 8" x 10" color. Natural look make up is allowed for ages 13 and up, only. 12 and under, no make up. Think of the type of headshot you would submit for an audition.
Pay attention to framing, lighting, and background. In general, a good head shot is chest-up with good lighting on your face, and no strong dramatic shadows, unless you are going in for “The Phantom of the Opera.” Three-quarter shots are good for print, and extreme close-ups are not good, at all. Head-shots should be printed 8” x10”.
HOW TO TAKE A GOOD HEADSHOT
Pay attention to framing, lighting, and background. In general, a good head shot is chest-up with good lighting on your face, and no strong dramatic shadows, unless you are going in for “The Phantom of the Opera.” Three-quarter shots are good for print, and extreme close-ups are not good, at all. Head-shots should be printed 8” x10”.
HOW TO TAKE A GOOD HEADSHOT
- Use natural lighting. Many don’t have access to an entire studio lighting set up. ...
- Eliminate distractions. Check your background. Does it have distractions? Is the background simple, clean and decluttered? ...
- Wear the right clothes. Be sure your child is wearing the right clothing when you are taking headshots. ...
- Avoid heavy make-up. Unless your child is 13 or older and you want the look of heavy or artistic make-up…avoid it for your kids.
- Talk the kids before headshots. It never hurts to have a great conversation with the child prior to having pictures taken! ...
- Choosing the right time for pictures. Depending on the age of the kids, choose a time that for headshots that fits better into their daily routine.
- Get the best headshot pose. So you maybe wondering how on earth do you pose a child for a headshot! Glad you asked! ...
- Focus on the eyes. Any portrait pictures or headshot you want to make sure that the eyes of the subject are tack sharp.
- Be expressive. Don’t be afraid to try different expressions with the kids. This could be fun, light hearted, showcase their personality and the kids headshots will truly shine!
- Quality is Important. If you are taking the kids pictures yourself avoid a cell phone – even though they take great pictures, the quality isn’t there like a DSLR ...
- Relax and have fun. As always relax and have fun.
COMPOSITE PHOTO SAMPLES
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Composite Photographs - $10 per photo. The same, basic rules apply as the headshots, but you may have up to 5 images on the composite card, one, or more, being a full or half body shot, and at least one head shot.
Comp cards are NOT just for models- every actor, and dancer, should have one as well. Generally, a model's comp card is editorial (like a spread in Vogue Magazine), while an actor's comp card is lifestyle (talking on a cell phone or hailing a cab). Fashion work is reserved for models, but there's a ton of print work for actors, and dancers. Physical comp cards are typically double-sided (one large photo on the front, smaller photos on the back) and printed on an 8” x10” piece of glossy card stock. Double-sided are not required for this competition.
Age groups are 12 and under, 13 and over. Competitors may enter as many photographs as they wish but must fill out the entry form for photographs, separate from the dance act entry form.
Scoring:
80 total points. 10 points per category
Quality
Clarity
Color
Exposure
Focus
Lighting
Marketability/Commercial Appeal
Overall Impression/Impact
Platinum - 78-80
Gold - 72-78
Silver - 65-71
Bronze - 70 or less
Comp cards are NOT just for models- every actor, and dancer, should have one as well. Generally, a model's comp card is editorial (like a spread in Vogue Magazine), while an actor's comp card is lifestyle (talking on a cell phone or hailing a cab). Fashion work is reserved for models, but there's a ton of print work for actors, and dancers. Physical comp cards are typically double-sided (one large photo on the front, smaller photos on the back) and printed on an 8” x10” piece of glossy card stock. Double-sided are not required for this competition.
Age groups are 12 and under, 13 and over. Competitors may enter as many photographs as they wish but must fill out the entry form for photographs, separate from the dance act entry form.
Scoring:
80 total points. 10 points per category
Quality
Clarity
Color
Exposure
Focus
Lighting
Marketability/Commercial Appeal
Overall Impression/Impact
Platinum - 78-80
Gold - 72-78
Silver - 65-71
Bronze - 70 or less