Austin actor headshots that get you in the room.
Casting directors decide in seconds. A coached studio session, directed shot by shot with live image review, so you leave with headshots that look like you and work for your casting type.
Who this is for
For actors and models who need to book work.
A casting director scrolls hundreds of thumbnails per role. Your headshot has one job: stop the scroll and get you the audition. Every session is shot for the surfaces that actually cast you — Actors Access, Casting Networks, agency submissions, and your reel.
Actors auditioning for film, TV, theater, and commercial.Theatrical and commercial looks are different photographs. Multi-look sessions cover both, so you submit the right image for the right room.
Models building or refreshing a portfolio.Clean, well-lit headshots and ¾ options that agencies can actually use, shot to current industry standards.
Performers updating their casting type.New look, new age range, new representation. If your headshot no longer looks like the person who walks in the room, it's costing you callbacks.
First-timers building their first portfolio.No posing experience needed. Every shot is coached — expression, angle, energy — and reviewed live so you learn what works as we shoot.
Your Photographer
Actor sessions are shot by Michael Wilkes.
Michael is the studio's actor headshot photographer, bringing over two decades of professional photography to every session — editorial, commercial, and executive portraiture. He knows what casting directors respond to, and more importantly, how to pull authentic expression out of people who are nervous in front of a camera.
- Specializes in actors and performers who need to stand out in a stack of submissions.
- Directs every frame — posing, expression, and energy coached in real time for natural emotion, not frozen smiles.
- Studio lighting precision in a calm, confidence-building environment.
- Editorial and advertising background that shows up as cinematic, character-driven portraits.
- Works with every level — first portfolio to seasoned professionals refreshing their look.
Recent Actor Sessions
Headshots that capture the look, the energy, the type.
What Clients Say
Every review is five stars.
"Coached me through the entire process and gave me excellent cues that helped me create the perfect shot. I've already had three people ask who took my headshots."
"As someone who normally dreads having their picture taken, I was made to feel completely at ease. The shots are better than I imagined and I actually look like myself."
"From start to finish, the experience was seamless and professional. The retouched photos looked polished without being overly edited. Highly recommend."
Three sessions. One standard.
Pick the session that matches where you are in your career. Every session includes professional lighting, live image review, and expression coaching throughout. $100 off every session, applied automatically at booking.
The Essential
A fresh, professional headshot for auditions, agency submissions, and casting profiles.
30-minute private session
- 1-2 wardrobe looks
- Expression & posing guidance
- Classic studio backgrounds
- Live image review during the session
- Online gallery for final selection
The Signature Actor
Our most-booked actor session — time to explore multiple casting types and refine your strongest looks.
Up to 1-hour private session
- Multiple outfits & backgrounds
- Theatrical and commercial looks
- Expression & character coaching throughout
- Live image review to select favorites
- Post-session retouching consult
The Branding Portfolio
A complete set for actors who want range — headshots, ¾, and full-length options for agents, castings, and press.
2-hour private studio session
- Unlimited wardrobe changes
- Headshots, ¾ length, and full-length
- Pose & expression coaching with live review
- Multiple backgrounds and setups
- Retouching consult to select finals
How pricing works. Session fees cover studio time, lighting, coaching, and live image review. Retouched images are chosen and purchased after your session — you only buy the ones you love.
Pay only for the images you select.
Natural, industry-standard retouching — casting directors need to see the real you.
Volume pricing: 5 images $475 ($95 each) · 10 images $850 ($85 each) · 15 images $1,125 ($75 each)
Reserve Your Session
Pick your session, pick your time.
Images are chosen & purchased after your session. Not sure which session fits? Call (512) 790-8298.
How A Session Runs
Three steps from booking to casting-ready files.
You get instant confirmation and a prep guide the moment you book — wardrobe, grooming, and how to walk in feeling ready.
A prep guide before, a plan on arrival.
Your confirmation includes a practical prep guide. At the Cedar Park studio we talk through your casting type and the looks you need — theatrical, commercial, or both — before a single frame is shot.
Every frame directed, reviewed live.
Expression, angle, energy — coached shot by shot. You watch the images come up on a tethered monitor as we work, so we refine your strongest looks together instead of guessing.
Same-day selects, fast turnaround.
Pick your favorites before you leave, with guidance on which images fit which submissions. You only purchase the retouched images you want — retouched naturally, to industry standard.
What Makes A Strong Actor Headshot
Six things casting directors actually look for.
An actor headshot is a working document, not a glamour shot. It has to look like you, read at thumbnail size, and tell the casting director what roles you can play.
It looks like you.
The fastest way to lose a callback is walking into the room looking different from your photo. Natural retouching only — blemishes and stray hairs, never your face shape, skin texture, or age.
The eyes carry it.
At thumbnail size on a casting platform, your eyes are the whole photo. Lighting and focus are built around them — alive, connected, and in sharp focus every single frame.
It reads your type instantly.
Lead, best friend, villain, authority figure. Wardrobe, expression, and lighting are chosen for the roles you actually get called in for — not a generic "nice photo."
Theatrical and commercial are different shots.
Theatrical wants depth and stillness. Commercial wants warmth and approachability. A multi-look session gives you both so you never submit the wrong energy.
Backgrounds stay out of the way.
Clean, softly graded backgrounds with real separation. The frame is about your face and your read — never the wall behind you.
Framed for casting platforms.
Composed and delivered to work on Actors Access, Casting Networks, and agency submissions — correct crops, correct sizes, ready to upload.
Frequently Asked
Everything actors ask before booking.
How much do actor headshots cost in Austin?
Sessions are $225 for The Essential (30 minutes), $325 for The Signature Actor (up to 1 hour), and $525 for The Branding Portfolio (2 hours) — with $100 off every session already applied at booking. Retouched images are purchased separately after your session: $125 per image, with volume pricing at 5 for $475, 10 for $850, and 15 for $1,125.
Which session should I book?
If you need one strong, current headshot for submissions, book The Essential. If you audition across types — theatrical and commercial — book The Signature Actor, our most-booked session, which covers multiple looks. If you're building a complete package for agents and press with ¾ and full-length options, book The Branding Portfolio.
What's the difference between theatrical and commercial headshots?
Theatrical headshots read deeper and stiller — for film, TV, and theater roles. Commercial headshots read warm and approachable — for ads and brand work. They're different photographs, and multi-look sessions are structured to capture both so you always submit the right energy for the room.
What should I wear?
Solid colors in mid-tones that flatter your skin and don't fight your eyes. Avoid logos, busy patterns, and pure white. Bring layers that match your casting types — a wardrobe prep guide is sent automatically when you book, and we finalize looks together at the start of the session.
How does retouching work? Will it still look like me?
Yes — that's the point. Actor retouching is natural and industry-standard: stray hairs, temporary blemishes, minor cleanup. We never change your face shape, skin texture, or age, because casting directors need the person in the photo to be the person who walks in.
How fast will I get my images?
You select your favorites during the session on a tethered monitor, and retouched finals are delivered within 2-3 business days. Rush delivery is available for submission deadlines — call the studio at (512) 790-8298.
Will the files work for Actors Access and Casting Networks?
Yes. Files are delivered sized and cropped for the major casting platforms and agency submissions, plus high-resolution versions for print and press. If your agent has specific requirements, tell us at booking and delivery will match.
Do you photograph models too?
Yes. The same sessions cover model headshots and portfolio work — clean beauty-style headshots, ¾, and full-length options in The Branding Portfolio. Agencies get usable, current images shot to industry standards.
Can parents book sessions for young actors?
Yes. A parent or guardian books the session and stays in the studio throughout. Sessions with young performers are paced to keep it fun and natural — relaxed kids photograph better, and casting directors can tell.
Where is the studio?
The ATX Headshots studio is at 600 S. Bell Blvd, Suite 7, Cedar Park, TX 78613 — about 25 minutes from downtown Austin, easy access from 183 and 1431, with free parking directly in front. By appointment only.
What's your rescheduling policy?
Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before your appointment at no charge. Cancellations within 48 hours forfeit the booking deposit. Genuine emergencies happen — call the studio at (512) 790-8298 and we'll work with you.
Book Your Session
Your next role starts with the photo.
Coached actor sessions at the Cedar Park studio, photographed by Michael Wilkes. Same-day selects, casting-ready files in 2-3 business days.
Book Your SessionQuestions? Call (512) 790-8298