Headshot FAQs
Headshot Printing
Headshot photographers do not generally print large quantities of headshots for audition purposes. You’ll need to get in touch with a headshot reproduction company, and place a bulk order.
However… times have changed!
For most actors, you no longer need stacks of headshots. Printed headshots are generally only used in open-call auditions, when meeting a casting director for the first time, or for agent/manager meetings. This is why I recommend 25 or 50 copies for most of my clients.
For this large volume of photos, you’ll need to take your retouched images to a reproduction lab (do not ever print your headshot from your computer).
Where Do I Print My Headshots?
For printed headshots, there are a few options—each requires setup fees for the first time you order from them (where they do the fonts, etc).
There are other printers you can use, but these guys have the highest quality of all the printers I’ve tried, and they specialize in actor headshot printing.
For large run lithographs (promotional materials or very large orders over 100) I recommend ABC Photo.
ABC Pictures, Inc.
1867 E. Florida Street
Springfield, MO 65803-4583
Tel: 888.526.5336
In a pinch, if you need an 8×10 immediately, you can always use a 1 hour photo lab (I recommend this for emergencies only, for a single print).