To smile or not to smile

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS;

To smile or not to smile, that is the question.

Headshot? What to do?

SMILES ARE GREAT BECAUSE:
1. They allow you to connect on a genuine level with the viewer. Make sure your smile isn't fake!!!
2. They show approachability, warmth, and build trust.
3. They make the viewer more comfortable with you.
4. They make you seem easy to work with.
5. They can help you look younger.

THE DOWNSIDES OF SMILES CAN BE:
1. If you don't like your teeth, they will probably show if your smile is genuine. But remember, your teeth can be whitened and straightened in Photoshop! however I don't recommend that, casting directors want you to look like you really look
2. If you already look young, you will look even younger and possibly inexperienced.
3. It's dangerous to fake a smile in a headshot because if it's not a genuine, real smile, you could appear untrustworthy. An easy fix to get a real smile is to just laugh!
4. Your eyes can become squinty. Fix this by looking at the top part of the photographer's camera, or do a more subtle laugh/smile instead of a big one. Don't deliberately widen your eyes or you'll look like a deer in the headlights!
5. Wrinkles can show on your face, or your face can look wider. Lighting has a lot to do with this coming out properly without 'photoshop.

Casting Directors don't want to see a headshot of Halle Berry, and then Whoopi Goldberg shows up. Not good.