People often ask me why I charge lower than normal rates, when I could be charging more. The simple answer is I don't have to. I don't have the high overhead that other photographers with large expensive studios have. Although I will do studio shots, I primarily shot on location. Secondly, since I'm an actor myself, my conscience simply won't allow me to charge $700 or more for headshots, especially knowing each actor will also have to pay for reproductions, and sooner (more than later), update their look again.

Since all reproduction facilities work from digital files these days,  there is no need for printed 8x10's (unless you want them for your scrapbook), which also saves you money.  That being said, all headshots are saved on CD in two 8x10 proportional sizes for both printing and sending emails.  Each shot is saved in both color (black and white is optional), and includes retouching.  Final headshots are saved in both jpeg and tiff formats.  This amounts to six files per headshot.  Here's the breakdown of what you will get on your final CD.

Each headshot comes in:

1 large color .jpeg (for the Web)

1 small color .jpeg  (email attachments)

1 large color .tiff (for professional reproductions)

Large jpegs can be used for sending headshots as attachments to your email or on your website, while small jpegs are great for sending your headshots in the body of an email.  Having the file sizes already saved to disk saves you a lot of time from having to change them each time you send an email.  Tiff files are what you will take to the printer for printing 8x10 hard copies. Most photographers don't provide you with this many files.

Since it is important you get feedback on you proofs, we will not pick out your headshots immediately after the shoot.  Rather, I will have all of your proofs posted on the Web on your own personal page of this website within 24 hours.  You can then sort through them on a computer and get feedback from your friends and colleagues. 

You get an unlimited amount of shots when using digital, so no worries on getting it right the first time.  We will periodically stop to look at your pictures in the camera to make sure we are getting what you want.

LOCATIONS

I prefer to do all headshots on location for several reasons.  I think that natural setting can lend much more to one's personality and in showing a more natural look.  Well exposed natural sunlight is much more flattering than studio lighting anyways. However, I am open to shooting in my studio in Brooklyn Heights.

If there is a location in the Manhattan/Burroughs area that you really love just let me know.  I am always up for a new location...it keeps things fresh!  Otherwise, I know of some really neat places that we can go (convenient for you of course), including Central Park, Fort Tryon Park and what I believe to be the most beautiful neighborhood in all of New York City, Brooklyn Heights.  We will talk about it ahead of time, meet up for coffee, and decide on a place that you are comfortable just being yourself.

For men, clothing changes are not such an issue. For women, this can be a little more touchy. That said, every location I shoot has accessible clean restrooms nearby for clothing changes if need be. If you plan on doing independent films, you better get used to it!

HEADSHOTS PRICES

2 hour outdoor shoot/unlimited images/unlimited looks/two retouched headshots - $300

3 hour outdoor/indoor shoot/unlimited images & looks/three retouched headshots - $400

***A deposit of one-half the headshot package must be made either before or at the time of the shoot - Remaining balance is due on delivery of the final headshots.

***Additional retouched headshots are available for $30 each.

***For 36 hour rush delivery of final, retouched headshots, add an additional $90, due the day of shoot. Just be sure you can get to a computer to view proofs and choose out your final pics within 24 hours of the shoot. This will give me 12 hours to put finishing touches on your final selections.

***Makeup is available for an additional $100 to makeup artist Dean Fourniér, paid in cash at time of shoot. Dean is the New York regional makeup artist for the Lorac cosmetic line, and is fantastic at what he does. He has done makeover's on TLC's "10 Years Younger" and appeared on QVC. Dean will bring his portable makeup studio on location and make you absolutely beautiful!

***Payments can be made in the form of a personal check (Made out to BeeNest Inc. at the time of the shoot), cash or through PayPal. If you have not used PayPal before, it's as easy as pie.  It is a free, highly secure service, which you can use even if you do not have a PayPal account of your own. Let me know if you'd like to use PayPal and I'll send you the payment information.

Any questions, please email me: ryan@newyorkheadshots.net

or call
646-713-4786