let’s talk photography
The Summer Holiday Season is upon us! Kids are home (not sure if it’s always a good thing!) so it’s great time to update headshots! If you perhaps are travelling its also a great time to meet professional photographers in a different city.
I can give you a couple tips on that…
Photography all depends on what style you prefer. For sure if you live in the USA, once your child is accepted by a modelling agency you will need to headshots.
If you are in NYC or Los Angeles area this is easy. Most likely your agency will refer a certain photographer to you. I would say trust the agency and approach the recommended photographer. The photographers they use not only shoot headshot but also for many clients. It’s a good idea that these photographers see your kids, because you never know… I have a shortlist here to help you, please note their Instagram handle for further information.
NYC
Elizabeth Pettey @elizabethpetteyphoto
Smiley Kids Photo @smileykids.photo
NY Castle Kids @nycastlekids
Florida
Shaina Leigh @shainaleighphoto
Los Angeles
Lydia Can Bakal @lydiacanbakal
Lilly K @lillykphotography
Sessions
Another super fun option would be is to participate in a “session” (which is quite popular in Europe) where photographers, stylists, and HMUA come up with an original editorial style concept. You can get that special magazine look!
Here are a list of sessions, typically you must follow their Instagram and look for posts and stories with dates of their next session.
The Session @thesessionnyc
Olejsa Miller with Junior Style @olesjamueller
Labelle Kidz @lilykozstudio
Money Well Spent
Finally… many of these require (not gonna lie) a significant financial commitment. Instagram is great tool to find amateur and professional photographers in your area. Search hashtags with your city name and photographers. Once the photos you like pop up, contact the photographer directly and plan your own shoot!