Headshot Portfolio
St. Louis Acting Headshots — Commercial, Theatrical, Film/TV & Character
Real Sessions, Real Actors
See the Work Before You Book
Every image in this portfolio was photographed at our South St. Louis studio at 5205 Gravois Ave. These are real clients — working actors, students, performers, and professionals from across the St. Louis metro area — not models hired for a showcase. What you see here is what you get when you book a session with Actor Headshot Studio.
Browse by look type below. If you see the energy, the expression quality, or the lighting style that matches what you need for your submissions — that’s your answer.
Behind the Images
What You’re Looking at in These Images
Every headshot in this portfolio was directed by Rez Behnam at our studio in the Bevo Mill District of South St. Louis. The expressions are coached, not accidental — every session includes specific direction through each casting type so the final image looks like a caught moment rather than a portrait sitting.
The lighting is clean and current — matched to what casting directors and agents in the St. Louis and regional market are responding to right now. The retouching is natural. Every face in this gallery looks like themselves on their best day.
These clients include working actors submitting to The Muny, The Rep, Stray Dog Theatre, and regional touring productions; students from Webster Conservatory and COCA auditioning for BFA programs; first-time performers building their first professional package; and experienced actors updating images to match where their career is today.
Know Your Submission
The Four Types of Acting Headshots
Casting directors look for specific things in a submission headshot depending on the role and the medium. Understanding the difference helps you walk into your session with a clear plan.
Commercial Headshots
Built on warmth, relatability, and immediate likability — bright eyes, a genuine smile, open body language. Your primary submission tool for TV commercials, advertising, lifestyle casting, and brand or product work.
Theatrical Headshots
Show depth, emotional complexity, and range. More interior expression, more contrast and dimension in the lighting — what casting directors look at when they need to see your capability beyond a first impression.
Film & TV Headshots
Sit between commercial and theatrical — completely natural, lived-in, and cinematic. The goal: “I can see this person on a screen,” not “this person had their photo taken.”
Character Headshots
Demonstrate range beyond your primary casting type — the quirky neighbor, the authority figure, the villain, the comic relief. A well-executed character look can open doors a standard submission can’t.
Ready to Create Yours?
Sessions available 7 days a week — weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Spring and fall audition seasons book fast.
Or call Rez directly: 314-221-2166
📍 5205 Gravois Ave · Bevo Mill District · St. Louis, MO 63116 · Open 7 Days a Week