FREE SEMINAR - "Why a Headshot is an Actor's Most Important Marketing Tool" led by Julie Grega - Operations Manager/Photographer - The Headshot Truck and Jim Daly, Agent, Bloc NYC

Actors Connection is thrilled to have in today Julie and Jim who will be discussing how now more than ever, a headshot that represents you well and pops in a thumbnail is the most important tool in an actors tool box.

Julie will go over how The Headshot Truck is revolutionizing the headshot landscape. All seminar participants will also get to see The Headshot Truck and run through how they shoot and work with clients.

Jim will speak about what he looks for in headshots from potential clients and more.

The topics they will be discussing include:

-How technology has changed how we use and shoot headshots.

-Common mistakes actors make when taking headshots.

-How can I be fully prepared for my headshot session?

-What makes a good headshot and why is it important?

-How many looks do you really need? What does a "look" mean?

-What to wear

-Should you hire a makeup artist?

-Should you prepare music?

-How to know your casting

-Should your headshot be retouched?

-How often do you need to take new headshots?

-How The Headshot Truck has changed the landscape of headshot photography.

-What to expect on a shoot with The Headshot Truck.

TWO people from the seminar will also win A Free ONE Look Express Day Package for the Actors Connection Express Day on July 24th, 2017.

Julie Grega is the Operations Manager for the NY branch of The Headshot Truck. A recovering actor, Julie still enjoys being in front of the camera almost as much as being behind it. She moved to Astoria 5 years ago and has lived in the same apartment ever since. Julie loves long walks on the beach (no, seriously), Shakespeare, pizza, and the Backstreet Boys (again, seriously). NYC has become a real home for this Pennsylvania native, and she's looking forward to a long and prosperous run here for both herself and The Headshot Truck.

Jim Daly has headed the legit department at Bloc NYC for 10 years. He has clients in many Broadway shows including HAMILTON, CATS, SUNSET BLVD, ALADDIN, MISS SAIGON and HELLO DOLLY! as well as national tours including BEAUTIFUL, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE KING & I, WICKED, and both female leads on the Int'l Tour of WEST SIDE STORY. His clients also make regular appearances in episodics ranging from The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Law & Order: SVU as well as major studio & independent feature films. Jim received his BFA from the University of Michigan.