Actor Headshots in Los Angeles by Kenneth Dolin Photography
“The go-to-guy for great headshots” ~ Entertainment Tonight
Kenneth Dolin is one of the most sought-after actor headshot photographers in the country. For over 20 years, Kenneth has been the first call for some of Hollywood's most respected talent agencies and management companies — shooting on referral for CAA, Endeavor, Gersh, Innovative Artists, Coast to Coast Talent, Buchwald, CESD, Luber Roklin Entertainment, and many more. His clients include Emmy Award winners, Oscar nominees, series regulars, and working actors at every stage of their career.
If you are serious about your career, your headshot is not optional — it is your most important marketing tool. It determines whether you get submitted. Whether casting opens your profile. Whether you get the meeting. Kenneth's work is built around one idea: getting you the audition.
Why Agencies and Managers Recommend Kenneth
The best headshot is not the one that makes you look the most attractive. It is the one that makes you look the most like yourself — specific, present, and castable. That is a harder thing to achieve than it sounds, and it is what separates Kenneth's work from every other headshot photographer in Los Angeles.
As a former actor himself and a TEDx speaker on authenticity and human connection, Kenneth understands both sides of the camera. He knows what casting directors and agents need to see, and he knows how to get it. His process — part photographer, part life coach, part clown, part provocateur — creates an environment where genuine expression emerges naturally. The result is a headshot that doesn't just look good. It looks like you on your best day.
Entertainment Tonight called Kenneth "the go-to guy for great headshots." His work has been featured in People Magazine, US Weekly, Backstage Magazine, and Closer. He has been voted among the best headshot photographers in Los Angeles by the readers of Backstage.
What to Expect from a Session
Every session is private, one-on-one, and entirely focused on you. Kenneth works on location in Los Angeles — in neighborhoods, parks, urban environments, and architectural settings that reflect your type and your range — creating headshots that are dynamic, specific, and immediately usable for submissions.
Sessions typically run two to three hours and produce multiple looks across different environments and wardrobe options. The goal is not quantity — it is finding the handful of images that genuinely represent who you are and what you book.
Kenneth Also Photographs Youth Actors
Kenneth has extensive experience photographing youth actors from age seven through young adult, working with the same care, patience, and professionalism he brings to every session.
Based in Los Angeles
Kenneth shoots on location throughout Los Angeles. Studio sessions are also available at 5700 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if Kenneth is right for me? Look at his work. If the images look like real people being themselves rather than posed subjects, that is the answer. Kenneth's clients book work — that is the only metric that matters.
Does Kenneth shoot on referral only? Kenneth works primarily on referral from agencies and managers, but also accepts direct bookings. Contact him directly to discuss availability.
How long does an actor headshot session take? Most sessions run two to three hours on location in Los Angeles, with multiple looks and environments.
What should I wear? Wear what you audition in — the clothes that feel most like you. Avoid loud patterns and logos. Bring options and Kenneth will help you choose on the day.
How do I book a session? Contact Kenneth at info@kennethdolin.com or call (310) 429-2876.