GET READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP! Looking Your Best On Camera with NY Headshot Photographer and former ELITE model Blu Toth

"It's every actors dilemma-to get a winning headshot. But with so many photographers to choose from and so many ideas on what makes a good headshot, what should you do. Actors Connection is pleased to have Blu Toth, one of NY's leading headshot photographers leading this very informative seminar. With years of experience working as an international model with the world class ELITE Agency in Paris and New York and now as a NY photographer, Blu's wealth of knowledge and expertise is invaluable. In this seminar, she'll give you useful advice on do's and don'ts in front of the camera to get your best results. Blu will also share some of her beauty secrets and give you helpful makeup tips for your on-camera auditions for film, TV, and print."

I attended Blu of BluFace Photography's (http://www.blufacephotography.com/) seminar at Actors Connection on Tuesday, December 1st. Here are some of the highlights:

When posing for a photo angle yourself with your "good side" forward, position your weight on your front leg, and send your energy towards the camera, not away.

BLU'S BEAUTY TIPS:

• Prior to on camera work (headshots, auditions, etc) Blu recommends 2 weeks of vigorous exercise.
• Take Vitamin D, especially in the winter.
• Make-up Forever High Definition Foundation (http://www.makeupforever.com/)
• Bobbi Brown Sheer Loose Powder (http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/)
• No eye liner for on camera.
• Haircut/ color: Cutler Salon (http://cutlersalon.com/) stylist: Anthony, Colorist: Lidia
• Facialist: Nina's European Day Spa (http://www.ninasskincare.com/)
• Dermatologist: Dr. Dennis Gross (212) 725-4555
• Manicurist: Sabrina's Nail Salon (212) 683-4320 aesthetician: Aida

BLU'S WELLNESS TIPS:

• Acupuncturist: Turning Point (http://www.nycacupuncture.com/) Therapist: Shane Hoffman
• Acupuncturist: Dr. Wong (212) 274-1823
• Massage: Peter Baldassari (212) 414-2475