Headshots vs Promotional Portraits
HEADSHOT
While a headshot is technically a portrait (a picture of a person), it has a very specific set of parameters and purpose.
The focus is the face. It should allow you to both identify the subject's identity, as well as connect the subject with the viewer on an intriguing or emotional level.
Model: Sarah Dumovich
Portrait
Often used for commercial and promotional purposes, a portrait will incorporate posing, body language, and physical architecture.
A portrait is used to create branding or message through imagery. Often considered "editorial," to accompany a marketing campaign, a portfolio, or promotional material/website.
Model: Sarah Dumovich
Headshot: Kate Lindsey (opera singer/actor)
Promotional Portrait
Headshot: Freddie Balentine (opera singer)
Promotional portrait
Michael Colman (opera singer/model) - headshot
Promotional portrait
Jasmine Habersham (opera singer/actor) - promo portrait
Headshot
Headshot: Kelly Griffin (opera singer/actor)
Promotional Portrait
Promotional portrait: Luis Chapa (opera singer)
Headshot
Headshot: Carla Stickler (Broadway actor/singer)
Promotional portrait: commercial
Headshot: Shannon Jennings (opera singer)
Promotional portrait
Headshot: Sharra Wagner (classical insturmentalist)
Promotional portrait
Promo
Portrait