Actors' Headshot Policy

We require actors to upload a recent professional headshot as their main default image profile picture. This is to ensure a high image quality, and consistency between actor profiles in our directory. 

We pride ourselves on being a service for professional actors and, having had many conversations with Casting Directors and Agents, know that a professional headshot is a non-negotiable part of an actor's industry toolkit. 

Whenever a new photo comes through to our site, we ask two questions:

1) Is this image professional? 

2) Is this image a headshot?

To be categorised as "professional", an image must: 

• be taken by a photographer with adequate expertise and training 
• be of high quality – with no pixilation 
• be an original (not a photo of a photo!) 
• not be a holiday snap or selfie 

To be categorised as "a headshot", an image must: 

• be free from hats, sunglasses and props 
• show minimum shadows 
• depict the face, neck, hair and shoulders – and no more! 
• have a neutral background that doesn't distract 
• be in focus

Here are some examples: 

Your profile will not be visible within our directory without a professional headshot! 

Please Note: At the Premium Membership level you will be able to upload up to 20 photos which may show a bit more body, range and character.