why are most headshots in black and white??
why are most headshots in black and white??
YankeesFan175
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/8/05
#0why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:11pmive always wondered. anyone know? the only reason i can think of is that they look nicer.
#1re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:13pm
Tradition, most likely. And it is rapidly changing. In LA, everyone uses colour now, and NYC is following suit.
I recently got digital colour shots (see avatar) and I think they look MUCH better than B&W.
#2re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:13pmTradition
Wanting life but never knowing how
#3re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:16pm
People look thinner in B&W 
brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
Chloe
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/04
#5re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:18pm
The art of b&w photography is unfortunately being lost, but some of the most gorgeous pictures to come out of Hollywood were done that way.
<---- As it happens, the headshot for Adam Pascal that just went up on IMDb is b&w and looks great, I think.
touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#6re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:20pmTheatre is really the only form that still prefers B&W. It seems more and more common for color prints to be submitted in film/tv work. In fact, some castind directors prefer color -- almost everyone prefers color for a redheaded person.
WindyCityActor
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/13/03
#7re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:21pm
Here's the progression that I have seen in Chicago:
Black & White Glossy with a Border
Black & White Matte Finish without a Border
Black & White Matte Finish of Square Image in Rectangle. Lotsa borders.
Horizontal Headshots
Color
Rest assured that a few months after you get your headshots printed, there will be a new fad.
I'm a Black & White kinda guy; I think it looks classier.
#8re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:22pmI'm of the opinion that everyone is more attractive in b&w!
#9re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:19pmChloe, you are REALLY in love with that pic, aren't you? Lol. Then again, who isn't? Seriously, he's beautiful in it! (as usual)
#10re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:22pmHe also looks about 22 in that headshot.
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#11re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:25pmHe more than likely is.
#12re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:49pmI have sepia headshots.
-My fault, I fear.
#13re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:50pmTradition... tradition. Traaaaaaaaaditioooooon tradition!
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ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#14re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 6:00pmIt's cheaper to produce in black and white. Although the trend is now moving to color, it is always safe to use black and white. No one will question it.
#15re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 6:03pmI always thought it was cheaper. And everything doesn't look quite as "busy" as if it werein color.
YankeesFan175
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/8/05
#16re: why are most headshots in black and white??
Posted: 12/7/05 at 6:09pmlol, thanks everyone! im not getting headshots or anything, just wondered.
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