Nicole Gates Photography · McAllen, Texas

Actor & Model Headshots That Get You Booked

Clean, modern images that agents and casting directors actually want to see. No glamour fog. Just marketable, memorable faces.

Actor headshot by Nicole Gates Photography
Commercial · Theatrical · Lifestyle · Digitals

I Do Not Shoot Glamour here. I Shoot Marketability.

This is not a “feel pretty for a day” session. This is about giving you images that make agents confident and casting directors curious.

You get clean, agency-standard lighting, true-to-life color, and expressions that read in a thumbnail and in a full-screen casting review.

  • Neutral commercial lighting for a bright, castable look
  • Moody theatrical options when you need more edge
  • Editorial-feel lifestyle portraits for personal branding
  • Digitals/polaroids delivered clean, simple, and honest
  • Files sized and cropped for the platforms you actually use

Session Options

Straightforward, industry-aware pricing. No collections to decode, no surprise upsell at the end. You pay for what you need and nothing you don’t.

Entry
Digitals Day
$290

For actors and models who need simple, clean digitals or polaroids on a regular basis.

  • 20 minute studio session
  • Full body and close-up digitals
  • 2 lightly edited images included
  • Additional digitals $190 each
Perfect for agency updates and new signings.
Core Session
Actor Essentials
$690

The session every working actor or model should have on file. Clean, classic, and versatile.

  • Two looks (commercial or theatrical)
  • Two fully retouched images included
  • Additional images $190 each
  • Buy two extra, get one free
  • Optional hair and makeup add-on
  • Offered exclusively on designated Actor Headshot Days. Bring your fellow actors. Network. One hour sessions.
  • If you need a one-off appointment, contact me directly for special pricing and availability.
Designed for yearly updates and serious career shifts.
Portfolio
Portfolio Builder
$1,490

For working talent who need range: commercial, theatrical, and lifestyle in one focused session.

  • Up to Four looks (commercial, theatrical, lifestyle)
  • Six fully retouched images included
  • Additional images $190 each
  • Buy two extra, get one free
  • Same-day proofing available
  • Optional hair and makeup add-on
Ideal for agency-repped talent building or refreshing a full portfolio.
Ready to talk about an Agency Day for your roster or a preferred partner rate for your talent?
Let’s build something that works for your workflow and your clients.

What Your Agent Actually Wants To See

Your agent is not asking for drama. They are asking for clarity. These are the images that keep everyone happy: you, your agent, and the person behind the casting desk.

Clean commercial headshot Strong theatrical option Editorial lifestyle image Full body digitals True-to-life color Natural skin texture Intentional crops Files for casting platforms

Built For Working Talent

Whether you’re signing with your first agency or maintaining a busy calendar of auditions, your images should work as hard as you do. My studio runs like a small production: tethered capture, intentional lighting, and a clear plan before we ever pick up the camera.

“Holy cow Nicole, it's been one day and she already got a call for an audition!”
Yucsili R. · Actor Mama

Ready To Update Your Headshots?

Tell me where you are in your career and what your agent is asking for. I’ll design a session that gives you the exact set of images you need without wasting your time or your budget.

Nicole Gates Photography · McAllen, Texas info@nicolegatesphotography.com 956.956-587-9407