
Rates
Studio Located in Midtown Manhattan
214 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
The Downtown
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Studio & natural lighting
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2 Looks
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Online gallery of images
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2 Retouched images
Recommended for actors who are adding to or updating a portfolio with a specific look in mind.
$395
The Midtown
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Studio & natural lighting
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3 Looks
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Online gallery of images
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2 Retouched image
Recommended for actors who want to add diversity to an already solid main look.
$445
The Uptown
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Studio & Natural Lighting
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4-5 Looks
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Online gallery of images
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2 Retouched images
Recommended for actors who are building a new portfolio that want to explore various looks.
$495
Hair/Makeup
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$150 for Men
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$200 for Women
Retouching
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$35 Per Image
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3 Images for $100
Discounts*
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Returning clients receive $50 off
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Students always 10% off
How do I schedule a session?
Please fill out the contact form below or e-mail me directly for availability. In order to run a successful business, I do require a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 to reserve a session. This deposit can be made via credit card at: https://www.jeffreyhornstein.com/booking
contact form: click here
e-mail: jeffreyhornstein@gmail.com
phone: 212-352-1186
What should I wear?
In general, avoid clothing that is too baggy or has complex patterns, logos, or designs. Simple, attractive, and form-fitting is best. We are looking to "suggest" the roles you plan to go after.
When you book a session, I prefer to have a clear conversation about your type and the looks we want to go for so we have a more efficient, purposeful session.
Do you use studio or natural lighting?
I shoot both studio and natural lighting. It depends on what light works best for you and what looks we are hoping to achieve. In my amazing mid-town studio I have HUGE windows that let in incredible light. Additionally, I have an array of professional lighting such as strobe, tungsten, and high-powered continuous LEDs.
Do I need retouching?
Digital retouching is an art and I have a professional retouch artist with over 15 years of experience that I can recommend. Standard retouching is available for $35 per image. Of course, not ALL of your pictures need retouching, just the one(s) you plan on using to promote yourself. Retouching is a must if you are planning to print your headshots.
What constitutes a look?
A "look" is a character or essence you're trying to convey through a change of clothes and/or style. A working actor needs to show DIVERSITY on their website and acting profiles. A good rule of thumb is to have 1) neutral look that captures "you" plus 2-3) more specific character looks that are more "suggestive" rather than over-the-top representations of what your type is. Looks typically involve a change of wardrobe and/or hair (taking off or putting on a coat or glasses is NOT considered a change).
What is the "online gallery"?
After your shoot, your images will be uploaded to a private online gallery (password required) that you can share with others. For an additional $50, I will review your entire session and provide you with my top choices.
The prices listed above are for actors and performing artists only. For corporate and commercial quotes please inquire.