When you’re having your headshots printed, you may find your reproduction house asking you what kind of paper you want to use. Traditionally, a headshot is printed on glossy photo paper, which has a somewhat glossy back (with a Kodak or Fuji watermark logo). In recent years, some photo reproduction houses have been offering a “heavy-weight” option–this is a new kind of paper with a matte finish.
So what’s the difference?
In the past, an actor had little choice but to print his/her resume, and then staple or glue the sheet to the head shot. With heavy-weight paper, you now have the ability to print right on the headshot! No more lost resumes!
Every casting director and agent has his/her own opinion on whether this is a good idea. Some people like that the resume is permanently attached, others prefer a stapled version which can be easily removed for faxing.
The only advantage to the heavy paper is the printing possibilities for your resume… it makes no quality difference for your photo.
-N-
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