Zoom: FREE Online SEMINAR - "FRAMING YOUR HEADSHOTS" with NYC Headshot Photographer Matt Simpkins

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Price: Free

Come meet NYC based photographer Matt Simpkins for a free online seminar where he'll go over headshot basics as well as advanced techniques he believes you should look out for when shopping for your next headshot photographer.

Proper framing of your headshot is one of the biggest signs of a professional session. Matt will go in depth into some of his favorite theories behind what composition and framing can do to help or hurt your headshot's success.

At this free virtual session, Matt will cover:

THE BASICS

· When to update your shots

· Your research and homework pre-shoot

· How to prepare and communicate with your photographer

· What to bring and what NOT to bring to your session

· What different locations/environments can say about you

· Stylists, Wardrobe, Colors

· What the industry needs out of your headshot

· All about the Eyes

· Retouching Do's/Dont's

ADVANCED THEORIES

· Utilizing proper framing and composition. Your placement in a photo can say A LOT!

· Staying engaged thru your body angles

· The subtle energy framing can give you OR take away

· Using lines and angles to tell someone where to look (your eyes!)

· How necklines help and hurt you

· Our favorite shape – The Triangle!

Bring your current headshot/resume to the seminar! Matt will use some of them to give feedback.

To see Matt's headshot work, please visit his website.

All attendees will receive a 15% discount on a headshot session with Matt Simpkins Photography!

Additionally, there will be a raffle during the seminar for a free headshot session with Matt!

What to Prepare:

No need to prepare any materials for this event!

Please follow the procedures listed below:

  • Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

  • The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as your host will give important information about the event at this time.

  • Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). Unless it is disclosed above, with permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Matt Simpkins

"Like many, my love of photography began years ago as a creative outlet while performing.  In between gigs, auditions and dance classes, I would experiment with different lenses, lighting, and subjects, and it wasn't long before I discovered the power of a photo that truly captures people at their best.  My passion became a driving force in my life, and turned quickly into a successful business.  
 
As a headshot photographer, I have the great joy of getting to meet and collaborate with so many talented artists, and it’s one of my favorite aspects of my job. Coming from a professional performing background, I know how important marketing yourself wisely is, and how much of a difference it can make in your success. A good headshot not only makes you look great, but it captures who you really are and is ENGAGING!  This is the moment that I strive to get out of my clients on every shoot.  My #1 goal is to discover the aspect of each person that makes a CD, Director or Producer scream "I want to get to know them!”

Beyond photography, I’m an award winning Director of Photography, and an original co-founder of www.ontherocksfilms.com where I currently serving as the Creative Director and resident Director of Photography.  Recently, I was honored with three Best Cinematography Awards for my work the feature length documentary, 'UPROOTED: The Journey of Jazz Dance' (avail on HBO Max), ‘FREE' (avail on AMAZON PRIME) & the On The Rocks Films original short, ‘DIVIDENDS'.

I still remain active in the professional theatrical community as an active member of AEA and currently work as a director and choreographer for productions around the country.

I currently reside in New York City and look forward to meeting you and guiding you towards a personally unique and captivating image...while having a lot of fun in the process!”

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.