Best 6+20 Portfolio Studios to Get Audition Calls

Good headshots of actors

How do casting directors call you for an audition?
Of course, first by looking at your Headshots!

Actor�s portfolio photos! It�s the single most important promotional tool for an actor, and it�s amazing how many people do it wrong. Take my advice; it�s time to take it more seriously. When your headshots pops up on a casting director�s computer, you want them to say, �Yes, bring that person in!� and not just deleting it with a dislike on their faces.

Portfolio photograph tips for actors and talent

Most Important

1. Your headshot and other profile pictures  should look like you - exactly how you would show up for an audition
2. Remember your photo has to sell your looks and personality
3. Go to a professional portfolio photographer. Don�t be stingy or if you are financially tight, get fewer looks rather than multiple ones. A good studio or a The good photographer in Mumbai may cost you anywhere from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 50,000 (inclusive of makeup and wardrobe?), though there are plenty of cheaper ones also looking for a kill.

Your eyes

Just like with on-camera acting, it�s all about the eyes, and what�s happening behind them. It�s your close-up, your moment. Your eyes should be perfectly in focus, alive, and energized, and not dead. There should be strong inner thoughts, implying a backstory and a life behind the eyes. A strong piercing eyes will bring a picture to life and help it stand out among hundreds. This can be done by your �imagination� to be in a particular imaginary or observed character.
Warning: Never, never and never hide your eyes with dark glasses. This is most irritating to the casting directors.

Outdoor vs. Studio

Some photographers do both, as they offer a different look and feel. Natural light gives a very real, a �film� look, which I prefer. Studio lighting tends to be a little more polished, with a more neutral backdrop. Both can be wonderful. What I would suggest is to have a combination of few outdoor and studio looks, if possible.

General Tips

• Tell photographer your expectations and intentions. Let them know what kind of look you want
• Drink lots of water and be well rested (so your eyes will not have dark circles)
• Your skin might not look best after drug/alcohol use. Try to abstain from these before your shoot
• Arrive on time. 

Top Portfolio Photo Studio 

1. A.Rrajani Photography*

Phone:070453 60660
Address: A-1 SURYA KIRAN MODEL TOWN, NEAR GYAN KENDRA SCHOOL 4 BUNGLOWS,ANDHERI(WEST), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
Website: http://a-rrajani.com/

2. Sandesh Jayakar Photography

Phone:022 4021 1956
Address: Off Aarey Rd, Vishveshwar Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063
Website: http://www.sandeshjayakar.com/

3. Studio 999

Phone:098219 25888
Address: Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400104
Website: http://www.luvisrani.com

4. Sameer Belvalkar Photography

Phone:098505 33300
Address: 505 Menka, Nalanda Menka Society,, Off J.P Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri W, Mumbai, Maharashtra 411053
Website: http://sameerbelvalkar.com/

5. Luv Israni Photography (Branch of Studio 999?)

Phone:098212 97666
Address: New Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400102
Website: http://www.luvisrani.com/

6. Photography Institute

This is a photography institute where you can get some good portfolio done by few bright students/ experienced photographers attached, at an economical rate or the faculty can suggest and guide you where to go. Contact them
Details:
National Institute of Photography*
11/2, Ghamat Terrace, 2nd Floor,
Above Shagun Hotel,
Op. Dadar (WR) Station Middle Bridge,
Senapati Bapat Road, Dadar(West),
Mumbai-400028.
Phone: 022 24306502 , 022 65203364
Mobile: +91 9820109479
Email: info@focusnip.com

Note
You can try top fashion/ model photographers also

Other reviewed and select photo studios for aspiring actors

1. Studio Favourite*
+ (91)-22-38575149  Shop 142, 29th Road, Off Waterfield Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Opposite Chemistry Boutique, Chinchwadi

2. Guri Photography
 + (91)-22-38535527  D Wing, J B Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400059, Opposite Kohinoor Hotel

3. Arya Studio
+ (91)-22-38523052  14, Ram Niwas Building, RRT Road, Mulund West, Mumbai - 400080, Near Railway Station

4. Alive Kraft Photography
+ (91)-7303707770, +(91)-9167252520  B 1703, Garden Estate, Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104, Behind Kancha Restaurant

5. Fine Arts Studio
 +(91)-22-38566873  E/40, Sahar Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400069, Koteshwar Nagar,Opp Garware House & HDFC Bank

6. Shree Vireshwar Digital Studio & Colour Lab
 + (91)-22-39622369  Shop No 10, Premavati Chawl, Marol Military Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400059, Opposite Seven Hills Hospital

7. Sana Chhabra Photography
 + (91)-22-38535809  601, 6th Floor, Landmark Platinum, S V Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Opposite Khar Mosque, Behind National College

8. Vilas Photo Services
+ (91)-22-38596171  Shop No 7, Flower Queen Building, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058, Opposite ICICI Bank And Dominoz

9. Snapshot*
+ (91)-22-38517366  29/232 Motilal Nagar 1, Imperial Heights, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058, BEST Nagar, Near Fire Brigade

10. Midastouch Productions and Events
 + (91)-22-38524917  303 Elavia Manor, Chincholi Bunder Road, Malad West, Mumbai - 400064

11. DYT*
+(91)-22-39930267  +(91)-22-26465322, 26465323; 3 Sethi Terraces, 1st Floor, P D Hinduja Marg, Khar West, Mumbai - 400052, Opposite Canera Bank

12. X Pose Studio & Color Lab
 + (91)-22-38562109  Shop No 7, Ground Floor, Amina Manzil, Kishore Kumar Lane, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049, Opposite Ram Mandir

13. Studio Patidar
 + (91)-22-39370950  Unit No A/25, Oshiwara Industrial Estate, New Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104, Opposite Goregaon Bus Depot

14 . Elite Images Studio & Colour Lab
 + (91)-22-38586908  Shop No 1, Imperial Plaza, Linking Road And 30th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Opposite Amarsons Collections

15. Fotoscenic*
 + (91)-22-38579395  A 1, Sun And Sea Apartment, Royal Lane, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049, Near Sea Princess Hotel, Opposite Royal Hotel

16.  Priyanka Photo Studio
 + (91)-22-38564961  Shop No 31,Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Adi Shankaracharya Marg, Powai, Mumbai - 400076, Near Jal Vayu,Hiranandani Gardens

17. Starlight Model And Talent Management Pvt Ltd
 + (91)-22-38559246  Shop No. 25, Ground Floor, Om Heera Panna Premises Co-operative Society Ltd., Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053, Behind Oshiwara Police Station

18. Ajay Kaustubh
 + (91)-22-38526959  Shikhar Society, Plot No 104, Room No 16, Sector No 1, Kandivali West, Mumbai - 400067, Near Muncipal School, Charkop

19. Star Color Lab and Photo Studio
 + (91)-22-38585959  Shop No 12 Gren Ville, Lokhandwala Complex, Millat Nagar Circle, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053, Next To Samarth Vaibhav Shopping, Next To Shiva`s Stylo Salon

20. Ridham Creation
 + (91) -22-38515180  R3/303, Asmi Complex, Ram Mandir Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104, Near Movie Star Cinema

Caution 

• Though the above details are best to our knowledge, you are strongly recommended to check the quality of their work (Portfolio albums) and other credentials, as over the time, a good may become bad and a bad, good 
• Also check what they are offering in a portfolio package like make-up, costumes, no of looks, indoor/ outdoor, etc.