Headshots-by-Bill.com Portrait-quality headshots for actors, actresses, dancers, models and musicians , movie extras, authors and entertainers, Realtors and business professionals, Pageant Contestants. Seeking headshots in New Jersey or Manhattan? •  More than 30 years of portrait photography experience. •  3 looks, 100 shots, affordable prices. •  Northern Jersey / Bergen County, NJ location. Looking for Headshots NYC ? Come to Garfield NJ (out of the high rent district) Just 15 minutes from the GWB and save $100 or more on professional headshots. from Penn Station by NJT TRAIN 30 minutes travel time. Our Headshot Packages start at $149 click link at bottom of page for price list

Whether you're developing a portfolio for NY/NJ theater, film, commercials, or
modeling, if you are a realtor, a professional, a singer, dancer or entertainer,
think beyond headshots to "portrait photographers." You won't find many more
experienced than Hollywood-trained portrait photographer Bill Allen.

Moms, bring us your aspiring child models and actors for headshots and
comp cards. You will be delighted with results!

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TESTIMONIALS / REVIEWS

Bill Allen makes you feel comfortable and like a superstar when he takes your photograph. He has phenomenal warmth and such a sweet and comforting personality, and that's what the client needs in order to take a real photo. I say he's the number one photographer I have ever worked with. He is amazingly talented and so nice. If you hire him, you are set for success. Oriana DAgostino He is my favorite I really enjoyed my session with Bill. He was nice enough to let my family and I into his home and take beautiful pictures of me. I thank him very much. I appreciate his kindness and his creativity. The pictures he took were outstanding!! I would recommend him to an actor of any age, or even just for family photos!! From, Phoebe Kotch Harding School Third Grader is"Model" Student click your backspace to return to this site My family made a wonderful decision to take our 10 year old daughter, Amy Casale, to Bill Allen. While Bill was very professional and patient, he also made us feel very comfortable. As we looked on, Bill was amazing with Amy as he worked his magic. After looking around at several photographers in New Jersey and New York, we found Bill to be extremely reasonable and now we know why... Bill Allen LOVES what he does and it shows. Amy turned to us and said "Thank you so much for taking me to Bill Allen". That's priceless. Thank you, Ralph and Deana Casale I contacted a lot of photographers in the tri state area. What I found was high prices and/or someone with attitude. Bill Allen stood out above the rest. He has very reasonable prices, state of the art equipment, quick turnaround time and most importantly -- his work is amazing -- he brought out the best in my daughter. He took the time to review all the pictures with us so that we could pick the perfect set for her Zed card. I highly recommend Bill Allen to all. A true professional. Irene, Northvale, NJ 6/2/09 Bill Allen worked with me to create my head shot for the New Jersey Teacher of the Year. When I first went to see him, he began by getting to know me a little so that I would feel comfortable. Then, he took a wide variety of photos from which we chose favorites. Finally, once my choice had been made, Bill got me the final copies in a very short time as I was under pressure to get my prints. From the moment we spoke, I knew that it would be a privilege to work with such an accomplished man with a life-long connection to photography. He came through at every step of the process. Bill is a guy you can trust and who will do exactly what he says he will. In the end, you'll have a great image and you will have had experience with a great photographer. Maryann Woods-Murphy N.J. Teacher of the Year 2009-2010 Bill! You rock!!! Thank you for helping me out!!!!! It's a go! I'll let you know when it comes together for the ATM machines! Maryann Woods Murphy A great pleasure and experience working with a true professional! Bill's expertise and experience really shows!! Outstanding!!! Anthony Selby (Actor / Professional Firefighter) Good headshot photographer and nice person to do business with. Very nice pictures and very natural looking. I've seen a number of headshots for other people where they look so made up that it doesn't look like them in person. My daughter wore a little makeup and that was enough. He takes a lot of photos to choose from and the price is reasonable. From: C. Kessler of Westwood, NJ on January 14, 2009 Mr. Allen, It was a pleasure working with you last week. Jacqueline enjoyed the experience and liked being a part of the process. This is my email address if you need to email anything to me besides sending the photos by mail. Thank you again for your professionalism and hard work. Sincerely, Kristen Kline . Thanks I received the pictures today. They are beautiful. We are very pleased. Sincerely, Kristen "Bill Allen calmly brings out your best, just by talking and listening and letting you be you. After the session, I found there were so many great shots of me across a range of emotion that it was tough to pick the best ones." -- Charles Bins

☆ Special Offer Limited time only FREE Beautiful FREE Portfolio Handmade in Paris, France. $50 value with this Special Offer. You can't beat a deal like this! I will take 100 candid headshots of you wearing three different looks You select the best 3 out of 100 poses. I will furnish you 3 beautiful 8x10 prints, with your name on them        Digital images are available on CD in lieu of prints A $250 value for just $199! ☆   ★   ☆

Bill Allen's Photography Portrait Studio "We make 'em want you" 15 Commerce St. Suite 106 Garfield, NJ 07026 973-928-4084 bigapplebill@optonline.net Quiet Neighborhood. / Secure Building Access. ten years at this location. Book Appointment Now! and get in on our Fall Special

Bill Allen studied Portrait Photography under the internationally famous Hollywood photographer William Mortensen who has been called the Michelangelo of photography.." With more than 30 years experience, Bill specializes in family portraits and headshots for budding actors and entertainers. In every sitting, he seeks to capture that inner spark that charms casting directors and modeling agencies. (caption Greta by William Mortensen)

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Dear Budding ☆Stars☆     If you are seeking the footlights of Broadway or other theater and film opportunities in New York City or beyond, you've come to the right place.  Because, whether you are a man or woman, what casting directors most hope to see -- even before they see you in person -- is a glimpse of your personality captured in a moment in time. The game of showbiz has always been about projecting "the right image," and it begins with a series of compelling, high-resolution digital photographs. That's what I do, and as an expert portrait photographer, I work at a very deep level.   My name is Bill Allen, but please call me, Bill.  And I trust you will call me after you finish reading this, if not before.  I'm ready to talk whenever you are: (See bottom of page for link to map and directions.)             When you call, you might imagine you're talking to            a wise seafarer. My voice is gravel, but I keep my             eyes on the horizon, and the shoot is always             about your future.   Putting a portfolio together can be expensive.  Maybe you're still looking for the right gig or your first break.  Maybe you just need a change or an update, but you're squeezed.  I can help. I am a pro at portraits, in part, because I take the time to capture the essence of you. Sure, you know how to package your credentials on paper.   But when it comes to capturing you in photographs, well, you don't trust your acting career to amateurs and charlatans.  What you need is a highly experienced pro who can also do it affordably.   There are lots of headshot photographers out there on the Internet.  What you don't need is a handful of headshots that make it look like you just stepped out of a photo booth on Coney Island.   Some headshot photographers are excellent at business and will gladly take your money.  Some will even charge $300, $400, $500 or more for the privilege of sitting before their camera.   …Some are school photographers (present and former).  They are so used to shooting 100 faces an hour, they can't wait to get to the next one.   Some are just fast-talkers who made a name for themselves at the passport shop down the street or maybe the DMV (Some may still work there).  And with some you just have to watch out, especially if you are a woman.   I make a living as a portrait photographer who can not only capture the sparkle in your eyes, but the sparks of lightning deep inside that make you -- YOU.   There's more to tell, but if you're ready for an appointment or just want to learn more right now, just flip open your cell and tap: 973-928-4084.    My Approach I was trained by William Mortensen, who photographed the Great Hollywood stars like Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich and elevated classic portrait photography to an art form.  The Photographic Society of America enshrines his work.   The life and times of William Herbert Mortensen: United States, 1897-1965. click your backspace to return to this site. Like DiCaprio and Winslet or Bogey and Bacall before them, classic never goes out of style.   Mortensen was a classic himself.  My goal is to give you a high level of professionalism with extra charm and zing to help turn you into a modern-day classic. Unlike other photographers, I don't just take a dozen or two dozen shots. I shoot 100 plus! To help you stand out from the parade of faces casting directors see, I help you tap into your natural stream and bring your emotions to life. Whatever your repertoire of expression, we explore the expanse with style -- from calm and confident to demure and thoughtful. …From fun and playful, to angry and pouting. …From coy to sexy and seductive.     Mining "Magic from Within" Few of us were born with "knockout" good looks (my own skin is made of leather). But whether you are pretty or handsome, or more like average, it doesn't really matter when it comes to theater portraits. Your personality is what's important, and the magic I seek to capture always comes from within. I believe that each of us was endowed with unique qualities and the miracle of a soul by our Creator. Far beyond the mechanics of our 43 facial muscles, are the heart, mind and soul that give rise to our emotions and facial expressions. In theater, actors and actresses wear many masks, real and imagined. The successful actor always begins with intimate self knowledge. But the gift is letting bright light and stark shadow emerge through the prism of your talents for others to see. You don't have to agree with all I believe. But you can respect my experience, talent and style -- and I will always respect yours. As they say, you only have one opportunity to make a good first impression. Casting directors may only see your image for a moment. You need to make them Stop… to Surprise them …. Spark their imagination… Take their breath away.     Your emotions must flow, so when they see your portrait and look you in the eyes, they can see you are genuine. That's how we work to make them want you. That's what attracts them, and that's what makes you irresistible. Portrait photography combines everything I just told you with the craftsmanship and flair of the artist. We bathe you with expert lighting -- diffuse, spot and key -- and capture the light that bounces back to the lens. When you see the finished portraits, you can almost feel the brushstrokes. We always enhance your best features, and retouching is seldom required. So how much will this cost? If you read this far, you know you can afford me. But you don't know why I can offer portrait shots this low. My studio is not in Manhattan. I'm 20 minutes away in Garfield, New Jersey. My overhead is very low. I also enjoy my work immensely, and I pass these savings on to you. I'm not free, but here′s the bottom line: