<p>It does not need to be 8 X 10. My S used his senior picture and got extras of 5X7; the 8 X10's were too expensive. Although after the fact, we photocopied an 8 X10 and it turned out great- we could have used those.</p>
<p>Some schools specify that a snapshot is fine; others (Emerson) make it clear that they won't even accept your photograph; they take their own photo at your audition.</p>
<p>Personally, I would vote for leaving out the dog- the focus should be on you alone.</p>
<p>Not an expert by any means, but I agree that you might strongly consider leaving out the dog. Though headshots for school applications don't need to be professionally done, they are probably best if they are simple portraits of you alone.</p>
<p>alrighty - Yes, I'm sure it would be better w/out the pup :D Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>Hey kyle style, just wanted to add that head shots are generally supposed to be from your shoulders up. So unless your pooch is on your shoulder, lol, you could consider cropping the photo and blowing it up to 8X10 or whatever size works for you.</p>
<p>umm..i was wondering, for college auditions should i do a headshot of should i give them a 3/4 shot..cause when i was at CMU this summer,the teachers there suggested me doing a 3/4 shot to see some of my body, because of how im built i have a dancers body, they suggested me getting a career in modelling :-$, and also im tall and slim...im getting headshots done next week..and i will be doing both 3/4 and above shoulders...but i was wondering which one to give to colleges...any suggestions? :-)</p>
<p>thank you guys :-)</p>
<p>Kaylagurl - Headshots can either be from shoulders (or middle up) or a 3/4 shot. Either would be fine for college auditions.</p>
<p>ok, thanks Kat</p>
<p>Just need all of you to know that I had some wonderful heartfelt laughs reading your comments about the pooch/dog, its nice to laugh together at such a stressful time of our lives and such a stressful time of the year, glad for CC!</p>
<p>Just wanted to share information about a site where you can format and order your headshot reproductions at an "online kiosk." We just did it and got back my D's reproductions in a week. To do this online your picture needs to be a digital one - the higher quality the better - but you could also do it with one from your own digital camera. You upload your picture, choose your border and the font for your name and you can see what the finished product will look like before ordering.</p>
<p>The good thing about this site is that you can order just 50 headshots - many sites have a 100 minimum which is too many for kids who will look different in a year (!) and will need a new picture. The cost is only 35.00 for 50 headshots. You can also get your resume printed on the back for an additional fee.</p>
<p>The site is <a href="http://www.isgophoto.com%5B/url%5D">www.isgophoto.com</a></p>
<p>I really appreciate reading the posts above. My D?s first audition is next Saturday. And I am a nervous wreck. She just finished filling out her 12 applications that took so much time. And now she is starting a production in Community Theater today, and trying to pick songs and monologues for next Saturday. Then finals are in a few weeks. The next six weeks of auditions are going to be tough. I?m stressed! Sometimes I get cynical and have trouble believing that every thing works out the way it?s suppose to. Guess I?ve got lessons to learn. My daughter is starting to post on here too. So if it seems there are two personalities, there are.</p>
<p>Good luck at auditions! I was a mess before my D's first one! One thing that really helped was to pack well in advance, making a very good list and keeping it for next time. We purchased duplicates of all of my D's toiletries, makeup and hair stuff so at least this bag was ready to go. We keep her audition cloths, extra tights and her "audition leotard" packed. After each audition, I wash these items and put them right back. The other thing that helped was to get a map of the town and school where she's auditioning and study it before you go. I put it in our folder with the info. about the school & our travel arrangements. Lastly, in her dance bag, we packed an emergency kit of cold medicine, tylenol, an ace wrap, instant ice pack and bandaids. Oh! Don't forget to put a water bottle and an energy bar in her dance bag! Some auditions end up lasting for several hours and it's a long time between breakfast at the hotel and whenever you get your turn.</p>
<p>Good advice, I better print this out and start packing!</p>
<p>Thank you for the support. Does anybody have any other items? I'm assuming extra headshots and resumes,CD accompaniment. extra copies of sheet music, Cd player, and all dance shoes are important. Perhaps we can get a master lis going...</p>
<p>Make sure the sheet music is how the school wants it, example: original, copies, in a binder, accordianed, etc. Back up songs and sheet music. Add to the list, snacks, something for tummy ache and/or head ache and water, water, water!</p>
<p>Lots of good (and varied) advice - I just wanted to mention, as I have many times in the past, to call the school and ask what they want. They will be glad to help - especially on such black and white (pun intended) questions such as headshots, resumes, music, etc. This type of info might also be found on some school's websites.</p>