Nicholas Dawkes Blog | Tips and advice on Headshots

TIPS

HEADSHOTS CAN BE NERVE-WRACKING…FEAR NOT!

Here’s some tips and advice and things to put you at ease, sit back, grab a drink and read on.

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Headshots... What to wear?!

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Are my headshots Copyrighted?!

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My headshot LOVES and HATES

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How to select the best headshots for your casting

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