Cincinnati Headshots
Gallery of Cincinnati headshots, portraits and corporate Business head shots
My Secret to capturing amazing images
I love to shoot photos of theatrical, musical and business people. There is something magical about capturing the passion, no matter the age or physical characteristics: the art always emerges. People often ask how I get such a natural expression. well... I am a musician who has also studied art and dance, so I am really in love with all of the arts and have a special connection to them. In addition, I have studied Developmental Movement for over 10 years, including Feldenkreis movement and Alexander technique with some of the best teachers. These techniques help to me coach you thru a precise way of using the muscles in your face so that the camera sees your authentic self. It's not so much about the camera itself or the specific lens (although mine are state of the art). It's really about decades of studying the face and spotting the tiny micro-muscular movements, and the ability to easily and comfortably coach my subjects to find those movements themselves . It's not a secret, it just comes with many decades of experience. P.S. I hate my picture being taken. I am totally sympathetic to those who hate it too because it's usually soooo bad!
"I am not comfortable posing for pictures and Tina Gutierrez help me find a way to feel comfortable and natural, it almost felt like I was not posing. Once the pictures came out I was amazed at the depth of what she captured in each image. It was not only a picture but you could see and feel the emotions we were having. She is very talented."
Carolina C.
Carolina C.
In theater, film, and television, actors, models, singers, and other entertainers are often required to include a head shot, along with their résumé, when applying for a job. These head shots are usually more artistic: they intend to portray the subject in the best possible light. Head shots often feature the actor or actress facing off-center. A performer will often have head shots expressing different poses and expressions to give a potential employer an idea of the subject's range of appearances or expressions. These types of head shots are called "looks". It is common for an actor to have different head shots for different roles, but for the most part these consist of a change in attire. The head shots that include a person’s shoulders are called "three-quarter" shots. Previously, head shots were often in black-and-white; however, most head shots are now taken in color.
Actors' head shots, when printed and not simply uploaded online to an industry database, are done in an 8"×10" format. Other promotional images, for example, press shots and lobby prints, may be in many different aspect ratios. Acting head shots are often not photographic prints, instead they are typically printed via a lithographic or laser process.
The main purpose of an actor's head shot is identification. Therefore, the most important feature of an actor's head shot is that it represents the subject. Theatrical head shots are usually very "neutral" looking shots of the actor clearly showing their facial features.
Head shots are intended to show a person as they currently appear and reflect their best qualities. Therefore, if an actor's hair has been recently cut or colored, they would often get a new head shot to reflect their new image. Additionally, if an actor has a scar or facial blemish, it is expected to be visible on the head shot and not digitally removed from the image. Pimples or spots are temporary and, therefore, are usually digitally retouched.
Cincinnati is a great city to find locations to shoot headshots. I can travel outside Cincinnati. contact me and we can talk!
[email protected] or text me at 513 446 1903
Actors' head shots, when printed and not simply uploaded online to an industry database, are done in an 8"×10" format. Other promotional images, for example, press shots and lobby prints, may be in many different aspect ratios. Acting head shots are often not photographic prints, instead they are typically printed via a lithographic or laser process.
The main purpose of an actor's head shot is identification. Therefore, the most important feature of an actor's head shot is that it represents the subject. Theatrical head shots are usually very "neutral" looking shots of the actor clearly showing their facial features.
Head shots are intended to show a person as they currently appear and reflect their best qualities. Therefore, if an actor's hair has been recently cut or colored, they would often get a new head shot to reflect their new image. Additionally, if an actor has a scar or facial blemish, it is expected to be visible on the head shot and not digitally removed from the image. Pimples or spots are temporary and, therefore, are usually digitally retouched.
Cincinnati is a great city to find locations to shoot headshots. I can travel outside Cincinnati. contact me and we can talk!
[email protected] or text me at 513 446 1903