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Hi,

I just got headshots done in both colour and black and white and I was wondering which is best to send to agencies or casting directors? I have always been under the impression black and white is the standard but I am becoming more aware of colour headshots becoming more acceptable too.

I am also hoping if you could tell me what the standard layout of resume/cv with a headshot is? For example (Im only going by what I have seen on TV!) headshot and name on the front with resume/cv on the back? or does it not matter?

I would be very grateful for your advice and experience on this, thanks!

There are probably as many answers as there are Casting Directors! Here's my take on it:

Black and white is still the standard, though colour is gaining ground. If you feel that a colour shot reveals something very important and defining about you that a B&W doesn't (e.g. glorious red hair or an unusual skin tone) then I would go for colour - otherwise I'd be inclined to stick to B&W.

It is common in the States to have a CV on the back of a headshot (or vice versa!) but not here. Some CDs will want to be able to look at a photo and CV side by side so it is more normal to have a CV on one side of one sheet of A4 and a separate 10x8 photo (which should have name and agent and/or contact details on the back in case it gets separated from your CV). You can also have your name on the front of the photo if you like, I don't think there's a problem either way.

It can also be useful to have a version of your CV with a small photo in the top right corner. This is a useful and inexpensive calling card when you don't want to part with one your 10x8 photos.