A Good Head Shot vs a Great Head Shot

So when you go to get your headshot done it would be wise to select a great photographer however you start with what you can pay.  My first head shots were done for trade not for trade work, I literally traded a lady who is now one of my best friends a car seat for photos. I think I got the better deal my headshots that she took turned out great.

Shows personality

Photo Credit: Tiffany Fuller

My most current headshots taken have a variety of options. Some are really good for acting but some very generic and maybe could get me a job washing dishes in the background.  I however don't want to be in the background I want to be a main player a thespian front and center. 

Generic but pretty. 

Photo Credit: Rick Wallace 

Mysterious

Photo Credit: Rick Wallace 

If you want to stand out it's best to use a picture that makes your casting director look twice. I could use any of these headshots they are all good but I have a couple favorites and I'm sure when you look at them one stands out above the others.  So when you get your headshots remember to select the one that causes you to pause and take as second look.