Headshots/Photographers

As an actor an important tool is a headshot. A headshot is the first impression casting and agents have of you and is that first step to getting you in the casting room or signed with a talent agent. Your photos should cost roughly around $300-$400.

Here is a list of legit photographers in the following cities:

Toronto
1) Diem Franke - http://www.diemfrankeheadshots.com
2) Korby Banner - http://www.korbybanner.com
3) Denise Grant - http://www.denisegrantphotography.com
4) Pierre Gautreau - http://www.pierregautreau.com
5) Helen Tansey - http://www.sundariphotography.com
6) Chris Frampton - http://www.chrisframpton.net
7) Dan Lim - http://www.danlimphotography.com
8) Hayley Andorff- http://www.hayleyandoffphotography.com/

Vancouver
1) Carlos Taylhardt - http://www.artofheadshots.com
2) Ian Redd - http://www.vancouverheadshots.ca/
3) Dominic Chan - http://www.dcheadshots.ca/
4) Michael Ford - http://www.fordheadshots.com/

Ottawa
1) Andrew Alexander - http://www.andrewalexander.ca
2) Sarah Reid - http://www.sarahreidphotography.com
3) Alan Dean - http://www.alanreidphotography.com

Montreal
1) Vadim Daniel - http://www.vadimdaniel.com
2) David Giral - http://www.actor-headshot.ca
3) Brian Redstone - http://www.redstonephotography.com
4) Jeremy Bobrow - http://www.jeremybobrow.com
5) Alan Dean - http://www.alandeaphotography.com

Manitoba
1) Antosia Fiedur - http://www.antosiaphotography.com
2) Kevin McIntyre - http://www.kevinmcphotograph.com
3) Kristen Sawatzky - http://www.kristensawatzky.zenolio.com
4) Peter Huck - http://www.peterhuckphotography.com
5) Leif Norman - http://www.leifman.net

Edmonton
1) Christina Louise - http://www.christinalouise.ca
2) Trident Photography - http://www.tridentphotography.com
3) Jim Whiteshell - http://www.jimwhitesell.com
4) Night and Day Photography - http://www.nightanddayphoto.ca

Calgary
1) Riverwood Photography - http://www.riverwoodphotography.com
2) Carlos Taylhardt - http://www.artofheadshots.com
3) Neil Speers - http://www.speersphoto.com
4) Jordi O Photography - http://www.jophoto.info

- Aisha and Alisha

Our Experience at the Canadian Talent INC National Conference

On February 25th to the 28th, we had the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual Talent INC National Conference in Toronto and boy was it even more amazing than last year. The amount of talent in one room was just incredible. We had the opportunity to perform for and network with agents, casting directors, producers and other industry professionals and learn from guest speakers who have years of experience in the acting industry. We also had the opportunity to showcase our skills in three categories: Film Scene, Commercial, and Improv. We are incredibly humbled by the tons of positive feedback we received on our performances from the audience and industry professionals. Being that it was our second year going to the Conference we have gained a lot of confidence in ourselves and in our acting abilities and have grown significantly as actors and as people. Overall, it was truly an amazing experience.

Aisha (right) and Alisha (left) on the Red Carpet

Aisha and Alisha with Talent INC owners
Doug Sloan (right) and John F. Stevens (left) 

                                         
                                                        Aisha and Alisha's Film Scene

For more information about the Canadian National Conference and Talent INC Canada check out
their website: www.talent-inc.ca

- Aisha and Alisha

Post Secondary Schools for Acting (Toronto)

There are colleges and universities that offer programs where you can study acting and earn a diploma or degree.

Here is a list of schools that you can apply to:

1) Toronto Film School: Acting for Film, Television & Theatre
http://www.torontofilmschool.ca/programs/acting-for-film-tv-and-the-theatre-diploma/

2) Humber College: Acting for Film and Television

http://www.humber.ca/program/acting-film-and-television

3) Ryerson University: Ryerson Theatre School

http://www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/programs/acting.html

4) George Brown College: Acting and Comedy

http://www.georgebrown.ca/performingarts/programs/theatre/

5) Toronto Academy of Acting: Film Acting Program

http://www.torontoacademyofacting.com/Programs/FullTime/

6) Seneca College: Acting for Camera and Voice
http://www.senecacollege.ca/create/performance/acting-for-camera-and-voice/

7) York University: Theatre
http://theatre.ampd.yorku.ca/about/

8) Sheridan College: Theatre and Drama Studies
https://academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/theatre-and-drama-studies

 

- Aisha and Alisha