about jean joson
I’m a former casting director (“Mystic Pizza” with The Casting Company, “Grace Under Fire” with Liberman/Hirschfeld, “The Insider” with Bonnie Timmermann) and talent agent (It Models, Ellis Talent Group) with 12 years experience in the entertainment industry.  I’ve been shooting headshots professionally for 8 years, 6 in Los Angeles and 2 in New York. 
I will work with you to achieve your goals – commercial or theatrical, press photo or personal portrait, traditional or edgy, head and shoulders or 3/4 shot, beauty or character, black and white or color.

A headshot is a calling card that will propel you to the next step, whether that’s signing with an agent, getting an audition, booking a gig or booking a shoot.  I’ve seen thousands of headshots come across my desk and I know what a casting director or agent is looking for.  It’s the expression in your eyes that will capture their attention along with comfortable body language, an interesting look and appropriate dress for your image.  Only you can control the expression but I can compose your look and image.  I shoot in natural light, on location in New York City.  Natural light is more flattering than studio light but retains your natural beauty.  The worst thing you can do is use a headshot that doesn’t look like you.  I’ve heard casting directors complain countless times of an actor walking through the door and not matching their headshot.  Casting directors rely on headshots to call in actors they don’t know and rely on current headshots to call in seasoned professionals.

 

 

Call or email to schedule a consultation:   917.414.0865 or [email protected]

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