Helping Young Performers Shine On Stage, On Screen, and Beyond in Sarasota, Florida
Helping Young Performers Shine on Stage, on Screen and Beyond
Charles Fara Photography creates professional headshots for young actors, performers, dancers and models ages 6–18. At our Sarasota photography studio, every session is designed to capture natural expressions, genuine personality and the confidence casting directors and talent agents want to see.
We’re also proud to support Sarasota’s youth performing-arts community, including donating photography services to productions involving Rise Above Performing Arts.
A Personalized Experience Designed Around Your Child
Young actors and performers give their strongest expressions when they feel comfortable, confident and free to be themselves. Your child does not need prior modeling experience or need to know how to pose before arriving at our Sarasota photography studio.
Charles creates a relaxed, encouraging environment and provides clear, age-appropriate posing and facial-expression coaching throughout the session. We take the time needed to move beyond forced smiles and capture the authentic personality, warmth and confidence that casting directors and talent agents want to see.
Signature Youth Actor Headshot Session — $299 Plus Sales Tax
Signature Youth Headshot Session – $299
Designed for young actors, performers, dancers, and models ages 6–18.
What's Included:
✓ Relaxed, No-Rush Session
A supportive experience designed around your child.
✓ Expert Coaching
Guidance to capture authentic expressions and confidence.
✓ Multiple Wardrobe Changes
Showcase versatility and personality.
✓ Live Image Selection
Choose your favorites before you leave.
✓ One Retouched Image Included
Only your selected, professionally retouched images will be delivered. Unedited proofs are displayed in your private online gallery solely for image selection and are not available for download or delivery. Additional images available for $85 each.
✓ Commercial Usage Rights
Perfect for Actors Access, playbills, auditions, and submissions.
Looking for a more comprehensive portfolio experience with additional images and full-length portraits? Ask us about our Young Performer Portfolio Session.
As a proud supporter of Sarasota's youth performing arts community, special promotional pricing may be available throughout the year for select partner organizations and seasonal events. Please contact us for current offerings.
A Stress-Free Process from Start to Finish
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Wardrobe Planning and Consultation
Before the session, we’ll discuss your child’s casting goals and provide guidance on the most effective colors, textures, necklines and wardrobe options to bring. -
A Relaxed, Fully Guided Session
Charles creates a fun, encouraging environment and provides age-appropriate posing and facial-expression coaching throughout the shoot. Your child will also be able to review images on screen as the session progresses. -
Private Online Gallery Selection
Following the session, you’ll receive a private online proof gallery where you can carefully review the images and select your included photograph and any additional favorites. -
Natural Professional Retouching
Your selected images will be professionally hand-retouched while preserving your child’s natural skin texture and unique features. The finished high-resolution digital files will look polished, professional and authentically like your child.
Give Your Young Performer the Audition Edge
A current, professional headshot gives casting directors and talent agents a clear, accurate impression of your child before an audition. Whether your young performer needs an updated image for Actors Access, an upcoming production, a playbill or a talent-agency submission, we’ll create a natural, engaging headshot that reflects who they are today.
Contact our Sarasota photography studio to schedule a relaxed, fully guided child or teen actor headshot session.
A Wonderful Experience for the Whole Family
Highly recommend Charles Fara Photography!"
Looking for adult actor headshots? Visit our Actors Headshots page.
