But what happens once you graduate and you’re off to the real world to become an actor. Just like all the aspiring actors out there you also want to jump right in. However, the reality is before taking on the entertainment industry, you must take big steps towards a promising career. What thing that Zevi Wolmark has discovered about the people in the Arts, is that they are some of the best balanced people, simply because they often have to juggle a day job and constantly audition, attend rehearsals and perform. Acting is a highly competitive field, and it demands a lot of hard work and dedication. If you are determined to pursue acting career, you should be fully committed to the craft and the lifestyle it comes with.
Before even getting an audition, you need to have a good headshot. In the acting world, this is your calling card. Through this, you are actually marketing yourself, so it is important that you make it the best you can. Because Zevi has been down this road, he knows that most aspiring actors are working one or two jobs, while trying to balance auditioning, and living from paycheck to paycheck. But your headshot is not something you would want to go cheap with. Keep in mind that a bad headshot won’t even get you in the door. A great headshot on the other hand showcases your personality while looking amazing.
Avoid too much make up, because you want to look as natural as you can. If you do wear makeup consider hiring a makeup artist that is specifically trained to do makeup for headshots. Avoid wearing white or any distracting graphic shirts or prints. Before hiring a photographer do your research and check out their websites and previous work.
