Today is a glorious day, my friends. You wanna know why? It's because it's the dawning of a new age. That's right. A new age. This new year is going to be the best year of my life because I am going to make it the best. I started working out. Started reading acting technique books. Enrolled in acting courses. And today, yes today, I just took new headshots. (Cue in sound) You heard it ladies and gents, I got new headshots today in which I am thoroughly pleased-and I haven't even seen them yet...clearly.
So last year (so funny to say last year when it was just last month) I came to the epiphany that I needed new shots. I went to auditions and showed them to the casting directors, fellow actors and even to my boyfriend. You know what they all had in common? They all thought the headshots weren't as good as the real me. Which is a diplomatic way of saying they aren't very good headshots.
After the realization that I needed new headshots, being the Persian that I am I scoured high and low through pages and pages of photographers who specialize in headshots in NYC. There are over 300 reputable ones, mind you. Yes...I did look at each photographer's portfolio and after many relentless days I narrowed it down. I also was referred to her by a fellow actor friend, Chris, whom I am most grateful to because this photographer is literally the cream on my apple pie.
I met up with said photographer, Tara Leigh, at Starbucks at Union Square for a consultation and we were instantly smitten. She is so hilarious and down to earth and positive that there is no way someone could feel uncomfortable around her. She is like the other end of the magnet. I knew she was the photographer for me because a) her work is just divine b) she does a LOT for you c) she's extremely inexpensive! d) she is silly, goofy, but professional. She's the perfect package.
She sends me hilarious directions to her house and naturally I flub it up by going in the wrong direction on the L train. Luckily for me I caught it immediately and went one exit in the opposite way. Headed for Brooklyn this nervous chicken was thinking of faces and smiles I could do without looking like an idiot or amateur. Got off the train, took a bus where I literally thought I was on a roller coaster from hell and waddled my way to her steps to be greeted by her smiling face at the door.
We go upstairs and literally chat for a good 45 minutes to get comfortable. I straight up told her I am nervous because in reality I really do hate my picture being taken. As much as I love it in a friends setting, professional photographs are totally different. There is a lot more pressure and I must look my best. With friends, I can make a silly face and get away with it because it's funny, ya know? So she poured me a cup of coffee and added a little Kahlua in it to get the room a shakin' and we were ready to go.
I wanted some pictures inside and I wanted some pictures outside to have a myriad of options. We began indoors and no joke there were times where my lip was involuntarily quivering. Tara thought it was the most adorable thing in the world...I felt like a giant turdmeister. I tried to get myself out of my head and Tara definitely helped with that. She's a goof ball and a half. She is what I'd call an active photographer. She moves and contorts her body into funny abstract positions to get a shot. It really helps because it causes you to laugh and have a natural smile.
We shot outdoors as well around some cool funky buildings and trees and was well received by the general public of transportation. An accolade of honks and whistles created a melody for the session. The day also tricked us because it was nice and warm when I arrived, but when we trotted ourselves outdoors the weather decided to be obstinate and drop in temperature. It was no match for our fervor and ardent ways!
Parting is always such sweet sorrow. When the session was over she said I should have the gallery ready by this evening or tomorrow-which is ridiculously fast. She'll edit down the uglies and keep the goodies. Then I'll edit it down even further to the best 5, in to which Tara will retouch them and make them presentable for the business. Much thanks to Tara for the wonderful day and I am looking forward to blue cheese stuffed green olives in a dirty martini at Stk!
Oh how I am excited!!
'Tis a good year fellas, a great year!
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