207. Headshots According to LA Photographer Leah Huebner

In our final installment of the Headshot miniseries, I’m welcoming back someone who I have shot with several times over the last decade: Leah Huebner. If you’ve looked through IMDb or iSpotTV, you’ve seen a Huener Headshot. Leah, a former actress turned professional portraitist, offers her unique perspective on the art and business of actor headshots. She goes into her process for selecting appropriate headshot clothes, setting the right mood, and choosing backdrops based on the genre or the feel of the show an actor is targeting. She also touches on the importance of authenticity and realistic portrayal of oneself in headshots, and how she wants to get all of her clients to show who they are in their sessions. Expect invaluable tips on time management, preparation, character representation, and maintaining vulnerability during headshot sessions, as well as an interesting conversation on gender representation in headshot photography that will help all of us break the binary.

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00:00 — Introduction and Welcome

01:14 — Introducing Leah Huebner: The Headshot Photographer

02:55 — Leah's Journey and Expertise

04:27 — Understanding Headshot and Branding Sessions

08:05 — How Many Looks Do You Need in a Headshot Session?

10:34 — Navigating Opinions on Headshots

12:58 — Leah Huebner's Personal Journey and Self-Understanding

18:00 — AD: The Membership’s Headshot Class

20:28— The Importance of Authenticity in Headshots

20:37 — Common Mistakes in Headshot Sessions

22:48 — Dealing with Stress During the Shoot

24:30 — Leah’s Pet Peeves

25:46 — Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Clothing

29:07 — The Process of Shooting with the Photographer

32:16 — The Role of Guidance and Direction in a Shoot

34:45 — Final Thoughts and Advice for Actors

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

★ Listen to One Broke Actress “Leah Huebner {Headshots and Beyond}”

★ Leah’s Website

★ Leah’s IG @huebnerheadshots

★ Leah’s Personal IG @huebyzu

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