A Portfolio of Some of Our Recent Headshot Clients -

We have been amiss in updating our blog in recent months so I wanted to show you a few headshots that we've done for some upcoming actors and actresses in the past months. Hannah returned to us a few months ago to update her headshot portfolio. Hannah is home-schooled and keeps a busy schedule with acting classes with Steve Willmon at Ovations Studio, casting calls, tennis, and lots more.

Then there's Algernon. He lives in Deming, New Mexico and he also is a returning headshot client. Algernon is heavily involved in the acting scene in Southern New Mexico and is instrumental in establishing local theater down there.

Lenka is a medical professional who has been bitten by the acting bug. She had a small part in the upcoming Johnny Depp movie, "The Lone Ranger" and plans to go on a lot more auditions with the new headshots we created for her last month.

Lenka is versatile and able to emote for the camera, as she demonstrated in this sample card we created for her. (Click on the photo to see it enlarged)

And just a week or so ago we photographed Sasha for her third photo/headshot session. We first met Sasha back in 2010 and she returns on a regular basis to keep her photos timely so they show how she looks as the months and years go by. Sasha attends APS middle school and is very involved in Singing, dance, and sports. She has participated in local, State, and National pageant competitions for many, many years. We wish her continued success!

And if you've read my earlier blog entries, you know about Emily, our most recent headshot client! This was a fun image that gave Emily a great smile! My wife was fanning Emily's face and hair with one of our large reflectors to get a 'windblown hair' look.. and it worked!

Best of luck to everyone on your next casting call... Steve Snowden www.Route66Photography.com 505.401.6358 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> P.S. I saw these on a Tumblr posting. If anyone knows where they are available locally... please let me know!!

A Busy Couple of Months for Route 66 Photography

We've been busy the last few months and haven't given the time necessary to keep our blog updated. So, trying to place catch-up today and the coming week(s). We're still able to schedule a couple of headshot session each month. If you'd like to schedule a session, give us a call at (505)401-6358. Some of the projects we have been shooting include the recent Albuquerque Film Festival and the National Press Junket for Will Smith and his son for their latest Hollywood movie, "After Earth". The junket took place at Spaceport America in the Southern part of New Mexico. Will Smith was just as nice and gracious as you might have heard (or imagined). We were photographing Will and his son in the blazing, glaring New Mexico sun but he took his time posing for us and even took the time to stop and say hello and shake my hand as he was heading back to his limo.

The Albuquerque Film Experience also brought a bit of Hollywood to our city. We covered and photographed various events throughout the 7-day festival. Notables included Robert Redford -

80's musician Thomas Dolby -

And one of the stars from HBO's "The Sopranos", Frederico Castelluccio.

CASTING CALL ALERT - Castelluccio presented a short during the festival that he is planning to expand into a full length film... and he announced that he will be returning to New Mexico to shoot his new film. Check out Frederico Castelluccio on www.IMDB.com to see what he has coming up in 2013 and 2014. Have a great weekend! Steve Snowden www.Route66Photography.com 505.401.6358

It's Probably Time to Update Your Headshot Portfolio -

It is suggested that adults update their headshot photos if the photos they are using currently are more than 18 months old. But there are other factors to consider. Does the headshot you're using still 'look like you" ? 1. Is your hair a different color or noticeably shorter or longer that that on your current headshot? 2. Have you gained or lost more than 10 lbs. since your last head shot? 3. For men, is your facial hair now different than your current headshot... beard, moustache? For those under 17 years of age who are actively looking for roles and going to casting calls, it is suggested that you update your headshots every 6 - 9 months. We had a wonderful headshot session a couple of weeks ago with Emily. Emily is a student at Ovations Studio with Steve Willmon and this was her first professional headshot session.

We're scheduling Headshot Sessions at this time but we're limited to just a couple a month because of our other photography obligations. Give us a call! Best and good luck - Steve Snowden Route 66 Photography www.Route66Photography.com 505.401.6358

Updated Headshots for Another SAG Actor Working in New Mexico

Another Good Reason to Update Your Headshot Portfolio

James Burnett contacted us a couple of weeks ago about updating his headshot portfolio. James is a working S.A.G. actor represented by THE APPLAUSE AGENCY. He has appeared in front and behind the cameras in a number of national TV productions including BREAKING BAD and IN PLAIN SIGHT.

James Burnett is a great example of an actor who realizes the importance of training and working toward his goals. He has his SAG card and plenty of great credits on his resume, but he wants more and he works for it. James is a a student of Steve Willmon at Ovations Film Actors Studio where James continues to study and hone his craft.

He was successfully being cast in 'clean-cut' roles like EMT, police, etc. James decided he would prefer to play roles with more character and grit. He grew out his hair and beard and contacted us to update his headshot portfolio with his new look.

Both James and his agent loves the new look and we're all planning on seeing James in some exciting new roles very soon!

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It's advisable for all working (and aspiring) adult actors to update their head shot portfolio...

1. Every 12-18 months

2. Women - If you substantially change your hair style or change your hair color more than a couple of shades. Blond to a Redhead? Definitely get new headshots!

3. Men - If you substantially change the length of your hair or grow or cut a beard or moustache.

4 . If you gain or lose more that 10 pounds.

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It's advisable for all working and aspiring child/teen actors to update their head shot portfolio...

1. Every 6 - 12 months

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The weather is getting warmer and lots of new productions are getting ready to come to New Mexico! Now is a great time to update your old headshots with a fresh new look! Be ready for the next set of casting calls.

We are scheduling into early March right now. Visit our website at http://www.route66photography.com/ and then call us to schedule your session.

We also work weekends and can work around your busy school and work schedules.

Thanks -

Steve Snowden

www.Route66Photography.com

505.401.6358

Info from SAG / Screen Actors Guild

According to the Screen Actors Guild, a legitimate talent agency does not charge an advance fee for registration, resumes, public relations services, screen tests, photographs or acting lessons.... consumers should always pay the photographer and the printing company directly for any work done.

This is excellent advice!

This is traditionally a slow time of year for filming but don't let that slow you or your goals down. Keep up with your acting lessons and practice, practice, practice!

Also some good news for fans of "IN PLAIN SIGHT", filmed here in Albuquerque. It has been renewed for 2 more seasons... and they will be shooting both seasons back-to-back starting in January 2011, about a month away. That means shooting on "IN PLAIN SIGHT" will go on for almost ALL of 2011. Lots of opportunities for local actors and actresses.

I'll be posting links to upcoming casting calls as they are available.

Happy Holidays to everyone and we hope to see you on the tube or screen soon!

Best,

Steve Snowden
Route 66 Photography
www.Route66Photography.com

Headshot Portfolio Session for USC Film Student

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We worked with University of Southern California Film Major Lupita this morning in building her first professional Headshot Portfolio.

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Lupita is back in New Mexico for the Summer and is spending some of her time continuing her writing and studying her craft. She plans someday to both direct and act in Hollywood films.

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Best of luck to Lupita with her studies and future career both behind and in front of the camera!

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If it's time to update your actor / actress headshot portfolio or take that first step and create your first one, give us a call and let's get it on our schedules. If you've lost or gained more that 10 pounds, or cut or colored your hair since your last headshots, give us a call at 505.401.6358. We can schedule your headshot session and make it fit with your work and school schedule. And, if you call now and schedule before July 15th, you'll lock-in our current rate of just 100.

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Steve Snowden

Route 66 Photography

http://www.route66photography.com/

Lucky for You, Most Actors and Actresses Don’t Become Successful.

There are hundreds of actors and actresses in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area, but the reality is most of them are sitting on their hands thinking they are going to be "DISCOVERED".

The movie and television industry is a business, and you have to market yourself accordingly. You and your talent are a product that you have to merchandise, improve, and sell everyday.

Most hopeful actors and actresses don’t budget ANY of their time merchandising themselves. Lucky for you, most actors and actresses don’t become successful. There are too many other easier and rewarding careers in the world. If you aren't committed to your acting career, then you might as well choose a different career instead of wasting your time, waiting to be discovered while you walk around the mall.

If you really want a full or part-time career in the Albuquerque / Santa Fe movie and TV industry, you need take it seriously. You've got to want it more than the 100's of other men and women out there who want the same thing.

The lucky thing for you is, most of them will not take to time to sign up for acting classes. Most of them won't practice their facial expressions in front of a mirror for 15 minutes a day. Most of them won't volunteer at local theater groups for a chance to be on stage and improve their presence. Most of them will rely on a Polaroid or a cheesy shot from their MySpace page instead of taking professional 8x10 glossies to their casting calls.

So get to work! Call and get information on acting classes. Steve Wilmon at Ovations Film Actors Studio www.OvationsFilm.com offers a variety of both evening and day and weekday and weekend classes.

Visit my website at http://www.route66photography.com/ and see a sampling of my headshot work. Call me today and schedule a head shot session. I can accommodate your budget and your work and school schedule.

Make 2010 the year that you take yourself, your dreams, and your aspirations seriously!

Steve Snowden
http://www.route66photography.com/

Another Satisfied Headshot Client

We recently updated the headshot portfolio for actress Jenna Brooks.

Jenna is perfecting her craft at Steve Wilmon's Ovations Film Actors Studio here in Albuquerque. Give Steve a call at 505.319.7780 for a complete schedule of the classes he offers.

We offer friendly, unrushed head shot sessions that include 5 high resolution edited/retouched images along with web-optimized versions for email and web site use, all for $95. Your edited images are given to you on CD along with a signed Photographer's Release. Print and distribute your images without restrictions.

There are a lot of exciting new and continuing film and TV projects now in the area. Set building is underway for the blockbuster new movie THOR up North of Santa Fe right now. Check out the local casting calls and start 2010 with a great new series of headshots.

Give me a call anytime at 505.401.6358 to schedule a headshot session that will fit YOUR family, work, and school schedule. Visit our website http://www.route66photography.com/ to see more headshots of Jenna and other recent clients.

TTYS,

Steve Snowden

Route 66 Photography

Another Good Site for Casting Call Info

Hope everyone is staying busy as more film and TV projects are coming into New Mexico.

Here's another nice link with info on Casting Calls, Auditions, Calls for Headshots, etc.

http://www.crewnewmexico.com/moviejobs

Check back every week or so for updates to their listings.

Best,

Steve Snowden
www.Route66Photography.com

Wynn Rowell Success Story!

We received an exciting email this morning from one of our Albuquerque headshot clients, Wynn Rowell.





Wynn wrote - "I'm playing the Defense Attorney in "Jailbait," an episode of "In Plain Sight" this Sunday, July 12th on the USA channel. Take a peek if you get a chance."



Since several of our clients have gotten roles on "In Plain Sight", it is already on our TIVO Season Pass List!



Wynn is an experienced stage and film actor. You can read more about Wynn Rowell on his IMDB page.

Congratulations and continued success to Wynn Rowell and all of our friends in the Albuquerque, New Mexico portion of the movie and TV entertainment industry!


Steve Snowden
http://www.Route66Photography.com/

Another Client Success Story!

We got a call from Sasha's Mom, Leslie the other day letting us know that 9 year-old Sasha WON First Place in the Photogenic Catagory at America's US Miss Pageant in St. Louis last weekend. Sasah is a recent headshot client of ours and exclusively used the photos we made for her portfolio presentation for the competition. Here's a photo of Sasha (courtesy of Leslie Butcher) immediately after the announcment in St. Louis last weekend.

One of the headshots she used in her competition portfolio is shown below in this earlier blog posting.

http://route66photography.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

Congratulations to Sasha and her Family of Albuquerque, New Mexico and continued success!

Steve Snowden

http://www.route66photography.com/

Casting Calls

For many years we've been listed on the official New Mexico State Film Office website .


The New Mexico State Film Office website maintains an up-to-date listing of casting calls and information on movie and TV projects coming to New Mexico and the Albuquerque area.


Our Albuquerque headshot clients include Rodney Rush (Breaking Bad, speaking role)
Nicole Gramlich (In Plain Sight, speaking role), and



Nicky Sanchez (Terminator Salvation, speaking role)



Be prepared for the next time a casting call is announced that you "are perfect for!" See more examples of our headshot and modeling photography at http://www.route66photography.com/ .

See you at the movies -

Steve