📅 JUNE 16 🕐 11AM EST · 2 hrs 💻 Virtual · Free
The full picture: Workshop
Join Emmy-Nominated Casting Director Jamie Castro and International Photographer Sean Turi for an intensive 2-hour deep dive into what makes a headshot bookable in 2026
95% of headshots are ignored in the first 2 seconds.
Images that don't communicate a clear "Type."
Wardrobe choices that distract from the face.
Lighting that feels dated or amateur.
The frustration of not knowing why you aren't being called in.
Engineering the Portfolio
The Everyday Casual: Relatability for commercial and TV.
The Professional Type: Marketability for specific roles (Legal, Medical, Tech).
The Saturday Night/Edge: Series Regular drama and character depth.
Meet your Mentors
You Get The Results.
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 international portrait 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.
Whether you’re a newcomer looking for your first big break or a seasoned pro ready to refresh your brand, The NYC Casting Lab was designed for you.
Choose Your Experience
The Digital Pass
Price: $45
Join the Lab from anywhere in the world. Get real-time access to the full Masterclass via a private HD stream. Watch the live transformations, hear Jamie’s unfiltered casting critiques, and submit your questions to the live Q&A chat.
Global Access: Stream on any device, anywhere.
The Intelligence: Full access to the "3-Look" methodology.
Live Q&A: Submit questions directly to Jamie and Sean.
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The Studio Audit
Price: $85 Early Bird / $115 Regular
(Use code EARLYNYC at checkout—Valid for first 15 seats)
A front-row seat to the industry’s inner workings. Perfect for actors who want to master the "3-Look System" and 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 on high-end 50" monitors.
Strategic Networking: Engage with fellow pros and the mentors in person.
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Live Shoot Slot
Price: $250(Strictly Limited to 5 Actors)
The ultimate career update. Includes full access to the Masterclass, plus a live 1-on-1 session where you step in front of Sean’s lens for immediate, real-time coaching and character adjustment from Jamie Castro.
Live 1-on-1 Critique: Get Jamie’s eyes on your specific "Type."
The Shooting Lab: A 1-look session directed by Sean and Jamie.
The Asset: One professionally retouched, "Castro-approved" headshot.
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