Babies – Kids – Tweens – Teens – Adults Photography

We offer the complete photography session and create the Head-shots and Zed Cards as a complete package. No third party. You approve the proofs, we put it all together for you.

Aspiring model?

Want to break into TV commercials, movies?

Have a casting call?

A standard casting call lasts 5 minutes that’s it!

Get the edge

You will be asked for at least a head shot and Zed Cards. The more prepared you are the better chance you have. This is your time to impress it’s short and happens very fast.

Don’t get caught off guard

Unfortunately for the new comer they expect you to know what’s required. The competition is fierce but extremely rewarding and let me tell you, your competition is ready. You can bet it’s not their first rodeo to coin a phrase. Many have tried multiple times and they know the game. So let us here at Dale Simmons Photography Studios relieve much of your stress as we will take care guide you through the process and take care of your head-shot requirements meeting the specifications of the industry. Contact Form

What happens?

This is what will happen. You will enter a building and immediately see a line of people. Most will have a head shot photo with all the particulars in hand. Many will also have 5 or so Zed cards which have several different poses. Trust me they will ask for a B&W head-shot as a minimum. Eventually a complete portfolio and resume will be required. You will hear things like head-shot, composite, zed or comp cards during this experience. Having professional photography here really is a must. You want to put your best foot forward. This is a highly competitive market and normally you only get one shot.

What are they?

What’s the difference between a head-shot and a zed or composite?

A head-shot is typically either an 8×10 or 8½ x 11 photography, usually in black & white, with the actors or model’s name printed on the top or bottom, agent or agency’s name if represented and particulars printed on the back. These are what we call “throw a ways”. You will go through a lot of these. It is a high quality 2-sided print on 60lb stock. B&W glossy photographs printed in quality photo grade stock are also good to have if you are successful and get a call back. Those are significantly more expensive, whereas a printed 2-sided head-shot on the lesser stock would be more cost effective. (See Sample)

 
A comp (composite) or a zed card can be an 8½ x 11 or (most commonly) 5½ x 8½, and can be either Black & White or color photography. The most popular layout is a head-shot on the front and 3 or 4 images on the back (assortment of poses, outfits, styles, etc.) (See Sample)

Again, as a Commercial photographer in the Inland Valley area we offer a large coverage area such as Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Fallbrook and Lake Elsinore to meet your photography needs. Additional coverage areas are available for more information use our Contact Form