For an aspiring actor in Hollywood, the headshot is his or her calling card for getting that first big break. Headshot photographer Sara Corwin knows how much actors depend on headshots to open doors for them, which is why she strives to truly capture the many emotions that an actor can convey in her headshots.
Corwin’s unique portraits of actors has earned her the distinction of “Best Headshot Photographer,†an honor given to her by Los Angeles entertainment industry members who voted for her in and annual contest held by Backstage West’s, a publication for actors and others in the business.
“I think a headshot is great when the actor is extremely relaxed and open and his or her eyes are truly communicating an emotion to the camera. I try to create 
a safe and relaxed environment so that actors can show me the many different facets of their personality,†said Corwin. “I direct with various suggestions to bring out the actor’s emotional essence, as well as physical direction so everything flows together. Even if shooting an edgy look, I believe the actor should still look accessible. Each actor is unique, and to quote Oscar Wilde, ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’â€
Corwin is up for the “Favorite Headshot Photographer†award once again, and to encourage industry members to vote for all of their favorite vendors in the business, Corwin is offering the chance to win a headshot or family portrait with hair styling and make-up, valued at up to $395 value.
For more information on Corw
in: www.saracorwinphotography.com
To enter, vote at http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-bulletins/take-part-in-back-stage-s-annual-readers-1006767552.story?imw=Y
After you vote, then “like†the Sara Corwin Photography Facebook page, and post a note that you voted. Contest ends Friday, May 11. Photo session must be in Los Angeles area.
