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How many looks do I need for actor headshots?

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How many looks do I need for actor headshots?

Plan at least three distinct looks. More looks are possible if you prepare well and each look has a clear purpose tied to a casting type.

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Paul Manoian Photography
Detroit Photographer Voted #1 for Best Portrait Photography

Address : 32397 Maria Ct Livonia, MI 48152
Phone : 313-883-9500
Email : info@paulmanoian.com

Average Rating: 5 stars (based on 53 ratings)

Paul Manoian Photography is based in Livonia, Michigan and serves all of Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan including the following areas: Ann Arbor, Brighton, Dearborn, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Grosse Pointe, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Royal Oak, South Lyon, West Bloomfield, and Ypsilanti.

Main Office – 32397 Maria Ct Livonia, MI 48152 – 313-883-9500
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It was fun working with Paul on my new headshots! He allowed me to be me and captured so many great moments. My teacher Jill Dion told me about Paul in a meeting we were having and that day I booked a session with him.… Read more “So Many Great Moments”

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