<p>Does the requisite 8x10 necessarily have to be in portrait, i.e., lengthwise, format? Can it alternately be in landscape mode? I ask because naturally the only headshot from the senior photo package that's really great is in the wide format and the company can't cut it down. And have we reached a meeting of the minds on color versus black and white? It's not even October and I'm already in melt-down mode....</p>
<p>both are used frequently in professional theatre auditions. I would assume either is finr for college auditions as well. I know we have no preference.</p>
<p>It can be in either vertical or horizontal mode (I think that is what you mean). Both are common currently. My D is a recent BFA graduate and she has one vertical headshot and one horizontal one. </p>
<p>Also, color head shots are truly what is the current norm in the NY market, whereas black and white was the norm several years back. Either will do but truthfully, I think mostly color is what people are using these days. My own kid switched to color about 2 1/2 years ago.</p>
<p>I concur that color is now the standard. I see very few black and white pics at professional auditions these days. I should have clarified above that I was referring to picture orientation… Either is fine.</p>
<p>Thanks, guys! I appreciate so much all you both do on these boards.</p>
<p>I’m so glad that you are using your senior portraits for your headshot! My D did the same thing last year. We did color, and then had them edged in black. They looked great, the picture was great, and she repeatedly got comments from the auditors about her amazing headshot. You don’t need to go to another photographer to do more headshots if your senior protraits gave you what you need! good luck to you! :)</p>
<p>^^^We did the opposite. My D got actor head shots and then we used these as her senior portraits for yearbook and family/friends.</p>
<p>That’s also a great idea, Soozievt! I just think its crazy when people do both, especially in this economy!</p>