📅 JUNE 17 | 6PM-8PM | NYC + VIRTUAL
The Full Picture Workshop
Stop Guessing. Start Booking.
Join Emmy-Nominated LA Casting Director Jamie Castro and Photographer Sean Turi for an unfiltered 2-hour masterclass. Discover exactly what West Coast casting looks for in a headshot, learn Sean’s blueprint for session prep, and watch 6 live shoots that bridge the gap between 'just a photo' and a booking-ready visual identity.
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95% of headshots are ignored in the first 2 seconds.
Generic Branding: Images that fail to communicate a clear, bookable "Type" to casting.
Visual Noise: Wardrobe and background choices that distract from the performance.
Dated Execution: Lighting and cropping that feel amateur in a high-stakes market.
The Casting "Black Hole": The frustration of never knowing exactly why you aren't being called in.
The Full Picture Workshop is designed to pull you out of the 95%. Join us to bridge the gap between how you think you’re presenting and how casting actually sees you.
120 Minutes. Zero Fluff. Total Transparency.
The Casting Filter 🔎
Inside the Mind of Jamie Castro
Stop wondering what happens after you hit "send." For the first time, Emmy-Nominated Casting Director Jamie Castro pulls back the curtain on the decision-making process.
The "Scroll Past": Common mistakes in wardrobe, crop, and energy that kill your chances.
The Call-In Trigger: What specifically makes a CD stop scrolling and click on your profile in today’s market.
The art of the pivot 📸
Sean Turi’s Visual Strategy
A headshot isn't just a photo; it’s a business tool. Sean breaks down how to translate your "Type" into a clear, bookable visual identity instantly.
The 3-Look Blueprint: How to capture Everyday Casual, Professional, and Edgy identities in a single session.
Strategic Preparation: How to use wardrobe, posture, and subtle adjustments to shift your "read" in seconds.
The Live Casting Lab ⚡️
real-time transformation
Watch the "Gap" close in real-time. This is a fully transparent look at how adjustments lead to bookings.
3 Live Micro-Shoots: Watch Sean photograph actors live while Jamie provides unfiltered feedback on the raw captures.
Immediate Refinement: See exactly how technical and directional shifts change the perception of an actor instantly on the big screen.
One Session. Three Marketable Identities.
Watch Sean demonstrate the "Art of the Pivot" - transforming your visual brand.
Look 1: The Everyday Casual
THE IDENTITY: The High-Relatability Look.
THE READ: Commercial warmth, the neighbor, the trustworthy friend.
THE STRATEGY: This is your "bread and butter" shot. It’s designed for high-volume commercial and procedural casting where relatability is the primary currency.
Look 2: The Professional
THE IDENTITY: Market-Specific Authority.
THE READ: The Disruptor, the Specialist, or the Expert.
THE STRATEGY: This look isn't just about a suit; it’s about intellectual presence. Whether it’s a high-stakes attorney, a relatable school teacher, an art dealer, or a flashy real estate mogul, this shot communicates that you can handle dense dialogue and command a room with authority.
Look 3: The Edgy
THE IDENTITY: High-End Streaming Drama.
THE READ: Gritty texture, series regular energy, the complex antagonist.
THE STRATEGY: Designed for HBO, Netflix, and Apple TV+. It’s about mood, shadow, and a "lived-in" energy that suggests a deep back-story.
Can’t make the live session?
Virtual seats are available below.
Meet your Mentors
TWO PERSPECTIVES. ONE GOAL: YOUR BOOKING.
Jamie and Sean have spent over a decade on opposite sides of the camera -one in the casting offices of Shondaland hits, the other behind the lens of New York’s most strategic headshot studios. Not to just "take pictures"... but to identify exactly what makes a Casting Director stop scrolling.
Alongside their global network of actors and creators, they studied the breakthroughs, the marketable types, and the real-world visual cues that are already helping actors move from "submitted" to "booked."
Then they distilled everything into one simple mission: make headshots clear, intentional, and immediately effective so you can navigate your career without the guesswork.
Together, we created The Full Picture Workshop to solve the biggest disconnect in the industry: the gap between how an actor wants to be seen and how they are actually being cast.
Choose Your Experience
The virtual Pass
Price: $50
Join the session from anywhere in the world. Experience the full 2-hour Masterclass via a private HD stream and see the transformations happen in real-time.
Global Access: Stream on any device, from any location.
The Intelligence: Full access to Jamie and Sean's "3-Look System" methodology.
Live Q&A: Submit your questions directly to the mentors via the live chat.
The Studio Pass
Price: $75 Early Bird | $125 Regular (Use code EARLYNYC — Valid for first 15 seats)
A front-row seat to the industry’s inner workings. Perfect for actors who want to audit their own marketing materials against Jamie’s booking standards in a high-value, professional environment.
Physical Access: Join us live at the Midtown Manhattan studio.
Tethered Viewing: Watch the live shoot to see exactly what Sean and Jamie see.
Strategic Networking: Engage with fellow pros and the mentors in person during the session.
The Pro Pass
Price: $350 (Strictly Limited to 3 Actors)
The ultimate career pivot. Step in front of Sean’s lens for a 1-on-1 strategic session with immediate, real-time coaching and character adjustment from Jamie Castro.
Live 1-on-1 Critique: Get Jamie’s eyes on your specific "Type" before the shutter even clicks.
The Shooting Lab: A dedicated 1-look session directed and workshopped by both Sean and Jamie.
The Asset: Includes one professionally retouched, "Castro-Approved" headshot to launch your new look.
Limited 3 Slots Only!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about navigating the workshop and leveling up your visual brand.
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The workshop is held in Midtown Manhattan. To maintain the privacy and security of the session, the exact address and entry instructions will be emailed to you 7 days prior to workshop date.
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Yes. We understand the actor’s schedule is unpredictable. All Virtual and Studio Pass holders will receive access to a private, high-definition digital replay of the full 2-hour session for 14 days. You can watch the transformations and take notes at your own pace.
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Once you claim a Pro Slot, you are a priority client. You will receive a "Visual Strategy Guide" 48 hours before the session with specific instructions on wardrobe, grooming, and "Type" preparation so we can maximize your 15 minutes in front of the lens.
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No. Whether you are a Series Regular looking to pivot your brand or a newcomer trying to identify your first bookable "Look," the "3-Look System" is a universal business strategy. The room is a safe, professional space for all career levels.
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Due to the highly limited capacity and the scheduling of our mentors, all sales are final. However, we know things happen; passes are fully transferable. If you can’t make it, you may gift or sell your seat to a fellow actor—just notify us via email 24 hours in advance.