Before the audition, your headshot already auditioned for you.
Theatrical and commercial headshots for Charlotte actors. Industry-standard framing, on-camera coaching, $250 — 3 retouched files in 48 hours.
Your headshot doesn't get you cast. But the wrong one keeps you from getting seen.
Casting directors, agents, and managers form an opinion on your headshot before they ever click play on your reel. In Charlotte's growing film and TV market, the competition is real. Your headshot has to do its job from the moment someone opens your submission.
You make the pile.
Casting directors flip through hundreds of submissions per role. A weak headshot is a fast no. An industry-standard one keeps you in the conversation.
You match the role.
The right headshot tells casting exactly what you can play. Theatrical for the dramatic. Commercial for the warm. Done correctly, you book the right calls.
You look pro.
Agents won't sign actors who look like they shot it on a phone. A professional headshot signals you take your craft and your career seriously.
Everything you need for your next submission.
No upsells. No "premium tier." One flat rate, one polished result, ready for casting directors and agents.
1-Hour Studio Session
Tethered shooting in our Charlotte studio. You see every shot in real-time on a calibrated monitor as we capture it.
Theatrical + Commercial
Both looks in one session. Multiple outfit changes covered. You leave with a complete, submission-ready portfolio.
3 Retouched Files
Professionally retouched, industry-formatted, delivered within 48 hours. Skin, color, and polish — no filters, no shortcuts.
Real actors. Real submissions.
Every actor below was photographed in the mjwphoto Charlotte studio. Industry-standard framing. Same coaching workflow. Headshots that get clicked.
Most actors need both. Here's the difference.
Both looks are captured in your single 1-hour session. You leave with a portfolio that covers everything from drama submissions to brand auditions.
Theatrical
Authentic, layered, present. The look that wins serious roles.
- MoodIntentional, focused, emotionally rooted
- WardrobeNeutral tones, structured tops, low color
- ExpressionSubtle, internal, real
- Used forFilm auditions, TV submissions, agency representation
Commercial
Warm, approachable, relatable. The look that books campaigns.
- MoodFriendly, open, trustworthy
- WardrobeColor, pattern okay, lifestyle-friendly
- ExpressionGenuine smile, light eyes, energy
- Used forCommercials, brand campaigns, print ads, lifestyle work
Four steps. No fluff.
A streamlined process built for actors who don't have time to waste. You walk out with industry-ready images, ready to submit.
Book Online
Pick a slot from the live calendar. Most sessions book within the same week.
Show Up Prepared
Bring 3-4 outfits — neutral for theatrical, color for commercial. Wardrobe guidance sent on booking.
Coached Studio Session
1 hour. Tethered to a calibrated monitor. Real-time coaching. You see every frame as we shoot.
Files in 48 Hours
3 retouched, industry-formatted files delivered to your inbox. Ready for casting submissions immediately.
Most photographers shoot you. We direct you.
Anyone with a camera can take a photo. Coaching is what gets you cast.
On-Camera Coaching
Built into every session. You get directed through every expression, angle, and energy. No stiff smiles. No frozen looks.
Industry-Standard Framing
Lighting and framing that meets what casting agents and managers expect. Submission-ready, no questions asked.
Fast Turnaround
48-hour delivery. Need it faster for a casting deadline? Rush available. You don't wait on photos when opportunity hits.
Tethered Real-Time Review
Every shot lands on a calibrated monitor beside you. We adjust and approve as we go. You leave knowing exactly what you got.
Voted #1 in Charlotte
339+ five-star Google reviews. Trusted by working actors, models, and creatives across the Carolinas.
Private Proof Gallery
You pick your favorites in a private online gallery. No pressure. No rush. The retouching only starts after you've chosen.
What people say after the studio.
"Michael made the whole process super easy. He gave practical advice during the shoot, was wildly quick with proofs, and did a bang up job with retouching. I'd recommend him without reservation!"
"I can't say enough good things about Michael! He's been my go-to photographer for years. We travel from Atlanta to Charlotte just to work with him because we trust him that much."
"The final results were polished, professional, and exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to update their headshot."
The honest answers.
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$250 actor headshot session — 1 hour, theatrical + commercial, 3 retouched files, 48-hour delivery. The calendar below is live.
Your headshot is your first audition. Make it count.
Book the session that puts you in front of the right casting directors, with the right look, fast.
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