Dynamic Headshots for the Working Actor
Professional actor headshots for working performers in theatre, TV/film, dancers and commercial modeling. Agency-recommended and trusted by Chicago-area casting professionals. Where Chicagoland actors update their headshots that book the room.
Why Lindsay Chan Photography?
Agency-Recommended & Industry-Trusted
My studio is trusted by Chicago-area talent agencies, casting directors, and working performers. I regularly work with actors who are actively booking theatre, TV/film, and commercial projects — and understand what today’s casting rooms are actually looking for.
Guided, Efficient, and Professional
You’ll receive clear direction throughout your session — from expression and posture to subtle adjustments that make your headshots feel confident, natural, and bookable.
Industry-Appropriate Retouching
Every image is finished with clean, natural retouching that meets agency and casting standards. You’ll still look like you — just on your best day.
A Studio Experience Actors Return To
Many of my clients come back season after season as their careers evolve. From small updates to full rebrands, the goal is always the same: headshots that keep you working.
Just starting out in your acting journey or a seasoned pro?
We work with both! Lindsay is especially experienced in working with child actors seeking representation or just getting started. See more info on child actor headshots below! We’re well-connected with the Chicago regional theatre scene and national touring community and also photograph a lot of professional working industry folks.
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Industry-standard, agency-preferred actor headshots for professionals working in theatre, TV/film, and commercial markets. Sessions may be photographed in-studio with a variety of colored backdrop options, outdoors on location, or as a combination of both to best support your casting range.
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Expressive, dynamic, movement-driven portraits for dancers and performers seeking elevated, editorial-style imagery. Ideal for auditions, portfolios, websites, and artistic branding across multiple platforms.
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As the parent of a professional actor, Lindsay has supported her 10-year-old daughter through two different National Broadway Tours and dozens of commercial bookings over the years. Lindsay has a special interest in helping youth performers thrive and shine — photographing child actors as young as 3 years old all the way through college audition prep!
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Clean, polished imagery for commercial models and print submissions across a variety of industries. Created with current agency expectations and brand standards in mind.
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Flexible, personalized packages built around your experience level, goals, and representation needs. Perfect for headshot updates where you also want to focus on rebranding, or multi-look submissions spanning headshots, dance & print modeling.
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Studio headshot sessions start at $375.
Total investment varies based on the number of looks we shoot and number of final images selected from your full gallery! Full pricing info can be found here.
Additional add-on services
Wardrobe Styling
We’ll take care of the shopping and planning, consulting with you along the way. Show up to your headshot session with everything ready and waiting for you. Follow @settostyle on Instagram!
Professional Hair & Makeup
Take the stress and guesswork out of hair and makeup design for your shoot by booking a professional at your shoot. Available at Lindsay’s studio subject to availability.
Comp Cards & Resume Design
Level up your print portfolio and resume design with support from Lindsay Chan Photography. Redesigning and refreshing or starting from scratch, we can help.
Combo Sessions
Looking to do actor headshots and add on some commercial/modeling shots? Or a dance look? Let’s do both! We can plan to shoot one extended session of various types on the same day.