Actor Headshots in Charlotte, NC

Your First Impression Starts With the Right Shot

Whether you're auditioning for your next big role or updating your portfolio, your headshot is often your first audition. Casting directors make decisions in seconds, your photo needs to capture attention, convey personality, and feel unmistakably you.

At mjwphoto, I specialize in creating clean, professional, and expressive actor headshots that showcase your versatility and elevate your presence.

Portrait of a man in a navy suit, light blue shirt, and red tie, with dark hair styled back, standing in front of blue curtains.
A woman with braided hair and glasses, wearing a strapless navy blue top, posing against a light purple background.
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Actor Headshot Session - $250

What Makes a Great Actor Headshot?

🎭 Authentic Expression – Your headshot should feel natural and honest, not overly posed.
🎬 Casting-Ready – Shot with industry standards in mind so you stand out to agents, managers, and casting directors.
💡 Versatility – We’ll create a range of looks (commercial, theatrical, dramatic) to match your type and casting goals.
📸 High-Quality & Professional – Crystal-clear images with expert lighting and composition, no distractions, just you.

A woman with long black hair, wearing a black leather jacket over a black turtleneck, looking directly at the camera with arms crossed against a plain dark background.
A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a nose ring smiling against a red background.
A woman with short dark hair and light skin, wearing a light blue denim shirt, standing with arms crossed in front of a background with pink and gray sections.

What’s Included in Your Session:

  1. Expert coaching and direction to bring out natural, engaging expressions

  2. Multiple looks/outfits

  3. Proof gallery for selection

  4. High-resolution, retouched images

  5. Fast turnaround, so you're ready for your next audition or agent submission

  6. 1 Hour Session - 3 Retouched Headshots

For Aspiring and Working Talent

Whether you're just getting started or updating a seasoned portfolio, your headshot should open doors and reflect the professional you’re becoming.

Let’s create something that works as hard as you do.

A man with medium-dark skin tone, dreadlocks, and a beard wearing a blue and white striped button-up shirt, standing against a yellow background.
A woman with short brown hair, green eyes, and makeup, wearing a beige V-neck top and a brown checkered blazer, posing against a gray background.
Close-up portrait of a young man with black hair, smiling, wearing a black shirt, with a yellow and white background.

Located in Charlotte, NC, my studio is easily accessible from South End, Uptown, Ballantyne, NoDa, and beyond. Whether you're a working actor or just getting started, getting a professional headshot that helps you stand out in auditions is just minutes away.

I offer in-studio sessions designed for actors, with natural direction and industry-standard framing—plus flexible options if you're coming from SouthPark, Myers Park, Huntersville, or Fort Mill.