why are most headshots in black and white??

#1

why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:11pm

ive always wondered. anyone know? the only reason i can think of is that they look nicer.

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#2

re: 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.

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#3

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:13pm

Tradition

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#4

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:16pm

People look thinner in B&W

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#5

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:16pm

Cheaper.

#6

re: 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.

#7

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:20pm

Theatre 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.

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#8

re: 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.

#9

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 4:22pm

I'm of the opinion that everyone is more attractive in b&w!

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#10

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:19pm

Chloe, 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)

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#11

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:22pm

He also looks about 22 in that headshot.

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#12

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:25pm

He more than likely is.

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#13

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:49pm

I have sepia headshots.

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#14

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 5:50pm

Tradition... tradition. Traaaaaaaaaditioooooon tradition!

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#15

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 6:00pm

It'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.

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#16

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 6:03pm

I always thought it was cheaper. And everything doesn't look quite as "busy" as if it werein color.

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#17

re: why are most headshots in black and white??

Posted: 12/7/05 at 6:09pm

lol, thanks everyone! im not getting headshots or anything, just wondered.

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