How to Take Headshots with an iPhone! (At Home Acting Tips)

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2025

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  • @MakaylaLysiak
    @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад +179

    Do you think the headshot was a SUCCESS? or a FAIL? 🧐

    • @cc_455
      @cc_455 3 года назад +22

      I gotta be honest those headshots look really professional SUCCESS

    • @RichestBro
      @RichestBro 3 года назад +10

      Success 🔥

    • @angelgaiete7799
      @angelgaiete7799 3 года назад +5

      They looked great 😊

    • @sofie-1963
      @sofie-1963 3 года назад +7

      successs

    • @kaylaskingdom3693
      @kaylaskingdom3693 3 года назад +3

      It was a success

  • @lorraineee3375
    @lorraineee3375 3 года назад +287

    LOL at your response to “Do I need acting classes?” Do lawyers need law school? Do doctors need med school? That’s the way I see it aha. Like any career, there are expenses and sacrifices you have to take to be successful

    • @jaylineperez731
      @jaylineperez731 3 года назад +17

      The doctor one is a perfect example ahhah, like, would they trust someone to perform surgery on then if they didnt have experience

    • @lorraineee3375
      @lorraineee3375 3 года назад +4

      @@jaylineperez731 right?? aha

    • @chipotleburrito
      @chipotleburrito 3 года назад +2

      is that u in ur avi?? omg ur so pretty

    • @lorraineee3375
      @lorraineee3375 3 года назад +2

      @@chipotleburrito aww thanks!

    • @ayah3223
      @ayah3223 3 года назад +11

      But you don’t need acting classes. I have it was a modeling/acting institute but you really don’t.

  • @Aleu
    @Aleu 3 года назад +55

    I think this is great for people JUST starting out who need at least something to show smaller scale productions/student films as they save up for professional ones!

  • @malaikanoor5598
    @malaikanoor5598 3 года назад +206

    Your vids are literally so helpful and the fact that you genuinely care about your fans is just beautiful...thank you 🥺💖

    • @MakaylaLysiak
      @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад +38

      Of course! I am just grateful for the support, so I try to support back!

    • @malaikanoor5598
      @malaikanoor5598 3 года назад +6

      @@MakaylaLysiak ❤️❤️

    • @waterunder3718
      @waterunder3718 3 года назад +1

      @@MakaylaLysiak yesss like Millie Bobby Brown doesn’t do these types of vids

    • @andylewis1318
      @andylewis1318 3 года назад

      @@waterunder3718 I understand that you want advice from Millie and ye should give a bit of advice but it’s not everyday we pick on her there are so many young artist out there don’t just say her name only

    • @waterunder3718
      @waterunder3718 3 года назад

      @@andylewis1318 no I’m a fan of Millie I can do what I want to do period

  • @maddilashay
    @maddilashay 3 года назад +17

    girlll, I love you and your content so so muchhh!! i'm 15 and im an aspiring theatre actor and I'm learning every single day AND were living inna panoramic so everything is 10 times harder buttt your videos help me so so much. im defo gonna save up so that later in my career can take acting classes and get a solid headshot !! thank u so much girl🥺💙💙

  • @MiaRamos06
    @MiaRamos06 3 года назад +36

    The fact I show my mom your channel and my mom agrees of me becoming an actress is so helpful thanks 🥰

    • @MakaylaLysiak
      @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад +3

      omgggg i love this!!!!

    • @xxrealmzxx3799
      @xxrealmzxx3799 3 года назад +1

      I wish my mom would let me but there’s hardly any in Fresno Cali and I don’t go to public school

    • @gonzalesgirls3225
      @gonzalesgirls3225 Год назад

      I wish it was the same here. My mom and dad like, " she is an actor, she is just acting like is happy, blah, blah, blah." Why can't they understand? Please.

  • @RichestBro
    @RichestBro 3 года назад +243

    I clicked faster than a Karen could say take me to your manager

  • @zoyajohn
    @zoyajohn 3 года назад +70

    This is a very sneaky thing to do, but I don’t have an expensive camera so when I was taking my school picture, I just used that as my headshot! It’s a good way because I could choose my own background as well! Thank you so much Makayla your such a big inspiration

  • @devynnkuch7092
    @devynnkuch7092 3 года назад +12

    I just wanna say thank you so much you helped me convince my mom to get me acting lessons and I am so happy!!!

  • @cc_455
    @cc_455 3 года назад +89

    When you were on her live before she posted her video so you knew she was wearing pjs 😏

  • @amayah4491
    @amayah4491 3 года назад +15

    Hey girl, your videos help me so much! Thank u for making them!! I just got a agent so I’m watching your videos to help me!!

    • @MakaylaLysiak
      @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад +3

      so glad i can help!🥰

    • @xxrealmzxx3799
      @xxrealmzxx3799 3 года назад +1

      That’s incredible but how did you manage to find one?

    • @amayah4491
      @amayah4491 3 года назад +1

      @@xxrealmzxx3799 I did an interview and the liked me so they signed me a agent!

  • @alyssanjulissarodriguez2789
    @alyssanjulissarodriguez2789 3 года назад +8

    Honestly your videos help me so much and they make me feel so confident that I CAN do this and I CAN make my dreams come true. Thank you for making these videos💕 PHONE

  • @lorraineee3375
    @lorraineee3375 3 года назад +5

    The shot you took was way better than the literal selfie I started with (smh, things we do) I can just see how dissatisfied you are with the shot ahaha, my iPhone headshot days are looong over, but this is helpful for those who need a little placeholder before hopefully getting professional headshots! Although I am 100% Pro Pay-for-Headshots too

  • @blessingholloway
    @blessingholloway 3 года назад +7

    makayla looking beautiful as always and here with the best tips🥰

  • @jaz8053
    @jaz8053 3 года назад +8

    I think it turned out good for being a phone headshot. I also think this would be a good option for actors just starting out.

  • @annamorrison3468
    @annamorrison3468 3 года назад +36

    I think one of the reason his eyes popped more in his professional headshot was because his shirt was blue.

  • @lenak7717
    @lenak7717 3 года назад +7

    ahh thank you makayla I was waiting for this video 💗 Can’t wait to take my own headshots

  • @carmenh13-13
    @carmenh13-13 3 года назад +27

    Omg I had my first audition today! It went really well!

  • @asisiphoemihle
    @asisiphoemihle 3 года назад +1

    hey Makayla , I live in South Africa & your videos help me a lot & they have improved my craft sm ❤️

  • @Katie-hw7is
    @Katie-hw7is 3 года назад +55

    I just got lucky because my grandma is a trained, professional photographer 😂 😅

  • @dlgardner9418
    @dlgardner9418 27 дней назад

    I used the portrait setting on the iPhone and took the pic on a very sunny day, under a small porch covering. It allowed ample light all around but did not compete with the subject. The portrait setting provides excellent background blurring.

  • @sophield3334
    @sophield3334 3 года назад +10

    PHONE and thank you so much, this is really helpful to set me off with my career as a beginner!!

  • @iamleonajones
    @iamleonajones 3 года назад +1

    “PHONE”
    Thank you so much for this advice. I just love how you love to help your fans and new upcoming actors!

  • @Buc-eesGurl
    @Buc-eesGurl Год назад

    Totally new here to your channel and acting. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on a headshot, but you convinced me within 5 min of this video to save up for that nice looking headshot.

    • @Buc-eesGurl
      @Buc-eesGurl Год назад

      P.S. Keep the spontaneous accents. It adds FLAVAH!

  • @monalisasweetheart7369
    @monalisasweetheart7369 2 года назад +1

    I get main Professional headshots I understand but when they want an updated photo, usually Not Professional so this is good advice for that!! Thanks so much!! 🤩😍

  • @Shekinah.Interlude
    @Shekinah.Interlude 3 года назад +2

    I HAVE NEVER CLICK A VID SO FAST IN MY LIFE TIME OMG HEYY MAKAYLA
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @AbbyM28
    @AbbyM28 3 года назад +2

    I have really good news it's ok if you don't care but I am going to tell you anyway 😂
    I tried acting when I was younger but didn't do very good but my mom got an email from a acting agencie and they want to interview me ! ❤️
    Ty for all of your great help to help me get here !

  • @trinitytv7_
    @trinitytv7_ Год назад

    I really appreciate this entire channel

  • @mileyclenaghan3143
    @mileyclenaghan3143 3 года назад +5

    Yay I was waiting for this!

  • @iheartabiii4676
    @iheartabiii4676 3 года назад +2

    I am doing a play at school and my teacher takes this VER SERIOUSLY 😳 so for my audition we have to sing too but the so much for your help honestly this is amazing ty and I have been watching your videos for 1/30 years 😍😍😍

  • @Brenda-xw4xc
    @Brenda-xw4xc 3 года назад

    Great video!! Makayla I have two questions. 1- Can I get a manager from a foreign country? 2- Is it worth it paying for a chance to audition in front of talent reps in a talent showcase?

  • @Gachaworld
    @Gachaworld 3 года назад +6

    This came at the right time lmaoo I was just trying take some

  • @tanikagholston7396
    @tanikagholston7396 3 года назад

    Early squad love ur vids so much keep up the hustle

  • @dana-sophie
    @dana-sophie 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for all your effort 🙏🏼

  • @nadaamr3887
    @nadaamr3887 3 года назад

    Yayy I'm early!! I love your videos!!🥺

  • @saffiregoat6432
    @saffiregoat6432 2 года назад +1

    Girl u remind me so much of Zendaya, I LOVE UR VIDEOS

  • @Abcdefghijk920
    @Abcdefghijk920 3 года назад +7

    Thank you for stressing the importance of classes. This is why the Australians and Brits take over the American market. They put in the work. Period.

  • @rewindlyrics6344
    @rewindlyrics6344 3 года назад +1

    Came here as fast as possible love yaaaaa

  • @dawandarykell
    @dawandarykell 3 года назад +8

    Thank you I was waiting on this 🙂🙂

  • @michelle_rushman7445
    @michelle_rushman7445 3 года назад +1

    What kind of acting classes would you recommend. Like in person, or a set course. Where you just listen to the lesson.

  • @justinbieber.444
    @justinbieber.444 3 года назад +11

    Wow! This is the fastest I have ever clicked lol

  • @ajaelawsonallen
    @ajaelawsonallen 3 года назад +2

    * I love watching the monologue submissions!

  • @kareemdrake2925
    @kareemdrake2925 3 года назад

    Missed you makayla 🥺

  • @bethievan-lith5433
    @bethievan-lith5433 3 года назад +1

    Phone, bc Makayla is awesome ♡︎ love ur content

  • @ale-ig7jf
    @ale-ig7jf 3 года назад +2

    thank you sm but about the acting classes thing, there are actually so many actors and actresses who havent taken them. dylan o brien is one of the most well known actors and he didnt take acting classes until after he booked teen wolf :)

    • @aliyahsoyinka7241
      @aliyahsoyinka7241 3 года назад +1

      But it's way harder dont risk it and they got lucky bc there naturally good at acting you might be absolutely rubbish at it

    • @ale-ig7jf
      @ale-ig7jf 3 года назад +1

      @@aliyahsoyinka7241 ok? ill do what i feel like doing lmao

  • @keira6239
    @keira6239 3 года назад +1

    PHONE ❤️❤️
    You are such an inspiration and I love your videos so much I wanna be just like you

  • @sofie-1963
    @sofie-1963 3 года назад +7

    I NEEDED THIS!

  • @slapsey
    @slapsey 3 года назад +7

    Your a life saver

  • @rubyizzard4168
    @rubyizzard4168 3 года назад +2

    hey girl i was just wondering 1) why do you look so PRETTY and 2) what is the quickest way to get a manager and what if your parents don't help you? ok that is it byeeee how you have a good day! :)

    • @aliyahsoyinka7241
      @aliyahsoyinka7241 3 года назад

      If your under 18 its impossible to get an agent of manager without parents permission bc you can't get signed

  • @anazayas5591
    @anazayas5591 3 года назад +1

    omg i saw the comment suggesting this shortly after it was posted. i feel so special 🥴💅✨

  • @thisgirldaisy8800
    @thisgirldaisy8800 3 года назад +1

    Yay new video I love these videos that show us tips :) "Phone"

  • @georgiamai6790
    @georgiamai6790 3 года назад

    Hey, I have an audition coming up, and I need to cry in it. Could you possibly make a video about how to cry in command. I love your vids so much they have REALLY helped me. ❤️❤️❤️

  •  3 года назад +3

    Thank you for this advice so muuuuch!💖💖💖

    •  3 года назад +2

      And you are very pretty

  • @murielle5261
    @murielle5261 3 года назад +2

    Could you do a video for Monologues?💕

  • @mayasdigitaldiaries
    @mayasdigitaldiaries 3 года назад

    PHONE! Love your vids Makayla!! Very helpful :))

  • @SBB-i4n
    @SBB-i4n Год назад +1

    I’m 11 years old and I’ve been trying to work on this so much and I’m so excited I didn’t really helping and I’m still trying to convince my mom I really want to be an actress someday like you not about the money as a fame just having fun One big question nobody really likes school at my age so do you still get to do school when you’re an actress on Set

    • @H.theone.alterkid
      @H.theone.alterkid 11 месяцев назад

      Oh same I'm 10 and really wanna be an actress

  • @MillisThings
    @MillisThings 3 года назад +11

    Cool video Makayla! You are awesome! If you are up for it, it’s okay if not, can you please make a video where you do acting exercises? Like maybe you give us some lines to practice with you? I think it would be a pretty cool video and also very helpful and fun! Thanks Makayla! I hope everyone reading this has a great day! ❤️

  • @meherrawlley7381
    @meherrawlley7381 3 года назад

    I love how the ad that played before the video was for a photographer

  • @Raquel-xv1om
    @Raquel-xv1om 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! I literally been waiting for this video!

    • @MakaylaLysiak
      @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад +1

      😊

    • @Raquel-xv1om
      @Raquel-xv1om 3 года назад

      Thank you so much and this will kinda help me out to becoming an Actress!!

  • @andilemasheba
    @andilemasheba 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for the useful tips and advice ❤️🎬

  • @ingridmarron2100
    @ingridmarron2100 3 года назад +1

    could you consider doing a zoom call in the future, so we can ask questions and get better explanations

  • @melaniegutierrez9286
    @melaniegutierrez9286 3 года назад +4

    Yess I love this!

  • @hannahmoonn
    @hannahmoonn 3 года назад

    Makayla can you give us examples of good online acting classes if you know of any? I’m having a hard time finding some!

  • @annaanty7796
    @annaanty7796 3 года назад +2

    Can I get a hey gurl? Btw ur vids helped me a lot.

  • @its.nariyah7519
    @its.nariyah7519 3 года назад

    Your videos help me out a lot ,Thank you💕

  • @mariaeduardaoliveiraabdo6287
    @mariaeduardaoliveiraabdo6287 3 года назад +4

    thank's hello, i'm maria eduarda i'm from brazil i'm 13, i'm almost fluent in english and precisely because of my unconditional dream wanting to be
    actress in the usa and live in L.A, I would like to know if you have a good online theater course for me to specialize? I have no experience except with presentations of dances and plays from schools, could you recommend some theater courses please? thanks for your videos
    sorry for my english i learning

  • @inifaith
    @inifaith 3 года назад +7

    not me watching this while i'm on zoom😭

  • @henkvandaele5248
    @henkvandaele5248 3 года назад

    PHONE❤️ omg thank u ur video’s are great and you help me a lot with all the acting stuff I don’t really know what to do without your video’s 🥰🎬

  • @MrsGosnay
    @MrsGosnay 3 года назад +1

    Hiiii your sooo amazing all your video are sooo amazing your sooo kind and sweet and your videos help me sooo much and your sooo pretty 😍

    • @MakaylaLysiak
      @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words💕

    • @MrsGosnay
      @MrsGosnay 3 года назад

      Of course your amazing and so sweet have a beautiful day! 🥰

  • @paulinagarza7514
    @paulinagarza7514 3 года назад +1

    new post yassss queen

  • @yunaaak
    @yunaaak 3 года назад

    You should do a video where you react to your old auditions!

  • @emmat.2922
    @emmat.2922 3 года назад

    PHONE💕
    Your videos are amazing🥰

  • @samyentertainment3086
    @samyentertainment3086 3 года назад

    Thank you for your time with filming this

  • @jessiebeyler9396
    @jessiebeyler9396 3 года назад

    This helped me a lot! Thanks! I love your videos :)

  • @emi123soleil
    @emi123soleil 3 года назад

    Phone 📱❤️✨
    And by the way thanks so much for your video that helps a lot and the fact that yesterday you answered me in your live seems if for you it’s nothing that means a lot for me so thank you 🌈✨
    Keep doing it sis your doing it great 😘

    • @MakaylaLysiak
      @MakaylaLysiak  3 года назад +1

      📱😊💕 Thank you for continuing to support me!

  • @Idk55-n5x
    @Idk55-n5x 3 года назад +1

    I clicked the link as soon as I saw the notification

  • @thisrandomperson7962
    @thisrandomperson7962 3 года назад +1

    I prefer the one with the professional camera. Makayla's right. No one. Agents, Managers, Casting directors etc will never take you seriously with a head shot on the iPhone. Trust me

  • @luvss.roryyy
    @luvss.roryyy 7 месяцев назад

    Guys,remember de camera settings! Maybe can help a little,there are a lot of videos in RUclips/Tik tok about how the camera settings change A LOT the final pic. Hope it feels💗!

  • @sylviamonroee
    @sylviamonroee 3 года назад

    pls do a video on best monologues to use!

  • @lovebekkikayy
    @lovebekkikayy 3 года назад

    hey girl hey, so i recently took some headshots on my iPhone. is there a way I can send them to you for some feedback?

  • @samanthag2147
    @samanthag2147 3 года назад

    Phone ☎️ love your channel!!

  • @lenak7717
    @lenak7717 3 года назад

    Iphone

  • @Ittzzz.nynyyy
    @Ittzzz.nynyyy 3 года назад

    I love this I wish I had a mentor like you 👍🏽

  • @miyagraham9097
    @miyagraham9097 3 года назад

    your videos are amazing! once again watching this instead of paying attention in zoom😝

  • @Johanna8488
    @Johanna8488 3 года назад +1

    Hey can you do a video about union vs non union

  • @claraelaine8482
    @claraelaine8482 3 года назад

    Okay so this is so off topic, but girl your eyes very pretty

  • @arfjonahoxha7866
    @arfjonahoxha7866 3 года назад

    Girl I love you so much like you the best and you have helped me so much love you 🥰🥰

  • @emercywismer3638
    @emercywismer3638 3 года назад

    woahh I'm early 🥰🥺 yayyyy

  • @jasmineva3128
    @jasmineva3128 3 года назад +1

    Can headshots be black and white or do they have to be colour

  • @ciciishere2
    @ciciishere2 3 года назад

    Yay another video!!!!!!!!😊🥳 phone📱🥰

  • @janariahtaylor8012
    @janariahtaylor8012 3 года назад

    iPhone and thx so much can’t wait to submit a video to u soon

  • @ICANSPEAKGERMAN_AAAA
    @ICANSPEAKGERMAN_AAAA Год назад +1

    "even living in LA..." then me living in italy-

  • @celestegonzalez7823
    @celestegonzalez7823 3 года назад +2

    Ayy i got the Notification

  • @josielbaptiste866
    @josielbaptiste866 3 года назад

    Love your videos they are very helpful

  • @Dajanahnajaha
    @Dajanahnajaha 3 года назад +1

    I came from the countdown I had my reminder on😭

  • @drizzy9005
    @drizzy9005 3 года назад

    This video is very helpful!

  • @momo.my.beloved
    @momo.my.beloved 2 года назад

    I was wondering when the right time is to get a head shot was though.Do you get one before or after getting and Agent? Do you get one at the same time as your resume?

  • @sami1664
    @sami1664 3 года назад +1

    Do you have any websites or something that I can find good monologues? I have been looking and can't find ANYTHING that fits what I want to do

  • @kitanaperez
    @kitanaperez 2 года назад

    I appreciate your video. I have dyed hair that is purple but my hair has grown out, the top of my head I’m dirty blond and the bottom half of my hair is purple. Should I redye my hair to my natural color? Cut it? Or let it be?

  • @ericahoward3414
    @ericahoward3414 3 года назад +1

    “Phone” 🤩‼️