Recommendation for a headshot photographer in DC?

November 7, 2010 12:46 PM

[DC filter]: headshot photographer in DC?

My boyfriend is an actor and is not happy with his current headshot. His birthday is coming up, and I was thinking of setting him up with a photographer to shoot a new one. Are headshot gift certificates/pre-payment something one can do? If so, do you have any recommendations for a photographer?

posted by andrewpendleton to Media & Arts (6 answers total)

I'm sure most photographers wouldn't have a problem with pre-payment. Personally, I don't offer gift certificates or anything like that but if asked, I'd be happy to make an arrangement for a client.
While I can't suggest any specific photographers (the only ones I know in DC are wedding photographers) I will encourage you to read and perhaps post over at the Backstage forums. You might be able to get some useful info from other actors in the DC area.
posted by blaneyphoto at 1:04 PM on November 7, 2010

Response by poster: Thanks for the tip. I'll look around, there.
posted by andrewpendleton at 1:11 PM on November 7, 2010

My wife used Eikon.
posted by MrMoonPie at 1:23 PM on November 7, 2010

Response by poster: MrMoonPie, it doesn't look from that website like the photographer advertises doing headshots for actors. Do you know if she has experience in that area?
posted by andrewpendleton at 1:33 PM on November 7, 2010

I know someone in the Virginia area, an Opera singer, that regularly does headshots for other performers (actors and singers). She would be in the "semi-pro" category and is quite good. MeMail me if you don't find a viable alternative and I'll check if she'd be interested in the opportunity.
posted by michswiss at 5:17 PM on November 7, 2010

Best answer: Try Karen Leonard. She specializes primarily in kids/familes/expectant moms, but also does headshots and will do gift certificates.
posted by scody at 6:30 PM on November 7, 2010