Professional Actor Headshots in New York City
​#1 on Yelp and ranked among the Best Studios in NYC

Our Manhattan Studios:
Midtown (next to Grand Central) - 2 West 46 St. Suite 1500
Downtown (next to Fulton Center) - 139 Fulton St. Suite 715
212 706 1902
​info@cityheadshots.com

Expression is Key.

​Look carefully at actor headshots you see online. In many cases, you'll see photos with uncomfortable expressions - fake smiles, wide eyes, or pursed lips.

Did you know that a weak expression can actually mean the difference between a photo that gets you in the door and one that doesn't. Casting directors actually use your expression to determine whether they think you can act. Learn how expression played a crucial role in Eric Michael Gillet booking 12 film jobs.

That's why we've spent over a decade studying everything related to expression, from how your eyes can help you look more confident to how certain muscles in the jaw must be engaged for a genuine smile (the masseters and temporalis muscles if you really want to know 😉).

A headshot only does its job if it shows the casting director that you know what you're doing and have a clearly defined brand.

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of things you could be doing to move your acting career forward?

• "To get anywhere you need a great headshot and reel."
• "Build your resume and only then will casting directors take you seriously."
• ​"Building your network is the most important thing.”

While all this advice might have been valid years ago, the truth is that with the advent of the internet and the ease with which actors can submit themselves for projects, there are infinitely more people trying to become actors these days.

That means it’s almost impossible to move ahead without becoming highly strategic.

Our founder Martin Bentsen has released his newest book, which outlines a simple and clear strategy to help actors get booked up with work they love - sooner than they think possible.

Read an excerpt by clicking here.

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