Natural Light

Posted on February 24, 2015January 28, 2018 by Irene Bello

Long Island Headshots/Long Island Actor Headshots/Natural Light

I recently had a chance to work with this beautiful young actor on her headshots. As usual, I strictly used natural light on this session. It was a sunny day and the lighting was there so there was no need for me to set up strobes or continuous lighting when I had such beautiful available light in my studio. I always prefer using natural lighting when it is available because it is the most flattering and the best representation of yourself when you step into an audition room. Actor headshots should not be highly glamourous. You are an actor not a model. Your headshot needs to convey who you are so that casting directors know what you really look like in person. Therefore you will want photos that are perfectly lit with minimal shadows and distractions, especially if you are a female. That is why you must make sure that your photographer understands lighting and how it works. Continue reading →

NYC Headshots/Long Island Headshots

Posted on August 27, 2014April 21, 2020 by Irene Bello

NYC Headshots/Long Island Headshots

From small business owners to corporate executives, singles to stay-at-home mom’s, more and more clients are requesting a non-traditional headshot session sometimes referred to as the “E- portrait session” or “environmental portrait session”. What is an E-portrait session? It is a variety of individual portraits and/or non-traditional headshots for you to use, primarily online either for your business or personal websites, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and sometimes online dating sites. In today’s digital world, it just makes sense to have professional, clean, classy photos that represent who you are.

Recently, I did this type of shoot for Diana. Diana is a registered dietician/nutritionist wellness coach and yoga instructor in NYC working with people to help them live more healthier lifestyles. She currently has her own facebook page which has plenty of nutrition wellness ideas and tips on how to stay healthy but is looking to create her own website soon.

She contacted me because she was looking for a variety of great photos: professional shots for her website, Facebook and Linkedin pages and a few environment specific shots. In our consultation we tossed around a few ideas until Diana decided that she wanted to capture some casual headshots at one of her favorite coffee shops in Astoria, NY and then some at Astoria Park in Queens, NY. Knowing that Diana loved doing Yoga and was an instructor, I suggested that she bring a change of outfit so that we could capture some yoga poses.

If you are interested in this type of shoot and would like some non-traditional headshots for your business, website, online dating or social media web sites, just contact me! I would love to hear from you! info@irenebellaphotography.com

I service NYC, Long Island and some parts of New York and New Jersey. We can either meet at agreed outdoor/indoor location such as a park, library, museum, your office, etc.

Here are just a couple of my favorites from our shoot:

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Long Island Actor Headshots

Posted on August 12, 2014April 21, 2020 by Irene Bello

Long Island Actor Headshots

If you are a Long Island actor, having a great headshot is a must since it is your calling card to get work. I love shooting headshots. I enjoy directing and coaching my subjects and working with them to create the best images possible. I enjoy meeting people and hearing about how they got into acting and I enjoy the challenge of getting the “look”. Nailing a great headshot is hard work. It certainly is not easy and can require many clicks of the shutter before we get the right look. Here are some recent headshots that I took for an aspiring young Long Island, NY actor. Headshots are NOT just for actors anymore. With social media and on-line presence playing such a huge factor in our lives, everyone needs a good headshot for their on-line and social media profiles. Isn’t it time that you book your shoot today?

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New York Headshots Photography/NYC Photo Shoot

Posted on January 30, 2014April 21, 2020 by Irene Bello

New York Headshots Photography/NYC Photo Shoot

Although it may be cold out right now I am looking forward to warmer days so that I can shoot outdoor sessions again. But for now shooting will have to remain indoors. Here are some headshots taken indoors in New York. I often get asked where I offer my headshot sessions. I generally offer my services within the 5 boroughs including Queens and Manhattan, in addition to Nassau County and Suffolk County, Long Island. We can shoot indoors or outdoors, or both. It totally depends on your preference and what kind of look you are looking for. Weather is definitely a factor when scheduling an outdoor session and these sessions are typically scheduled for the late afternoon/early evening hours in order to take advantage of the best lighting.

Need to update your corporate or acting headshot(s)? Or do you just want a good profile pic for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and/or dating website(s)? Fill out the contact form and I will be happy to send you more information.

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Long Island Headshots/Actor Headshots

Posted on September 24, 2013January 28, 2018 by Irene Bello

Lindsey recently contacted me because she needed to get new updated actor headshots. So she came over one day and we took several shots. We started the session by taking some indoors and then the sun came out so we ventured outside to get a few more. I believe it is important to get different looks from your headshot session. It is equally important to bring a variety of pictures to a new agent or casting director. It is also a good idea to update your headshot every year or two especially if you have recently changed your hair style or hair color. Here are a few photo favorites from the session.