Actor headshots · Long Beach, CA
Headshots directed by an award-winning acting coach and director
Casting directors see your headshot on a phone, for a few seconds, next to hundreds of others. We direct you through the shoot so the photo looks like you on your best day and shows what you'd bring into the room or to the audition!
A photographer takes your picture. A director can help you evoke a connection with whoever sees it and capture your true vibe!
At Headshots of Long Beach, professional photography, actor direction and a casting-focused eye work together in one session. The goal is an image that's natural, current, recognizable and ready to submit.
Charles makes you comfortable, then coaches you on specifics that get the attention of casting directors, agents, and clients. Most photographers don't have that skill. We want people to fall in love with your face and your own vibe.
Contact sheet · Roll 01
The Work
Actors from our Long Beach studio, shot and directed in-house. Tap any frame to see it full size.
Included with every shoot
What you get
High-res photos
Your full-resolution images are delivered to you the same day you shoot.
Acting coaching
Direction during the session, from a working acting coach, so every look has a real thought behind the eyes.
Wardrobe changes
Can't find the right clothes? We can change your clothing digitally after the shoot.
New environments
Need a different background or setting? We can now change the environment too.
Rates · All sessions 1 hour
Pick your looks
A look is one wardrobe and feel: commercial, theatrical, corporate, edgy. More looks means more casting categories covered from one session.
| Package | Per look | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Look | $225 | $225 | Book |
| 2 Looks | $163 | $325 | Book |
| 3 Looks | $142 | $425 | Book |
| 5 Looks | $125 | $625 | Book |
| 7 Looks | $114 | $795 | Book |
Please text or call Charles at 562-400-1355 to schedule before booking.
Text CharlesBefore you arrive
How to prep
- Bring your wardrobe optionsSolid colors read best on camera. Struggling to choose? We can change clothing digitally.
- Bring hair styling productsPack what you need for each look you want.
- Clear eyesGet rest the night before and bring eye drops if you need them.
- Know your typeThink about the roles you're submitting for. We'll build the looks around them during the session.
Who's behind the camera
Charles Tentindo
Charles is an actor, award-winning director and the founder and lead instructor of My Acting Studio in Long Beach. He directs every headshot session himself.
He won a Telly for producing, directing and editing a documentary for Lionsgate, and has acted in film, TV, commercials and theater around Los Angeles. His studio is the subject of the award-winning documentary Changing Lives, and he created The Deck of 52 Choices for the Actor.
He coaches actors for auditions every week, so he knows what casting is looking for and how to get it out of you on camera.
Want to go further? My Acting Studio also offers classes, private coaching, self-tapes and demo reels.
Book your session
Let's shoot.
Areas we serve: Long Beach, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and San Diego County.