Today, you can print a headshot from your photographer’s digital file if you require one for an audition. The best part is that you can make it yourself with free software in an hour for less than $10!
But as with other things in life, if you have the correct tools and some expertise, the job will go more smoothly and the outcomes will be better. However, if money is tight, you may still create high-quality headshot printing online by following these instructions using free software.
1. Prepare the headshot
Launch your design software. You can utilize open-source office software if you don’t have Adobe Indesign. Download and set up the application. Change the page layout of a new Word document to 8 by 10 inches.
Set the color profile to Adobe RGB. Any reputable lab should be able to handle a gamut broader than sRGB. I hope your original image file’s color profile is accurate.
2. Insert the Picture
Add your headshot, then reposition it such that it is centered by adjusting the edges. In order to have an area for your name, adjust the bottom margin.
Draglines serve as guides in Indesign to make borders that are the same size at the top, sides, and bottom for a professional headshot. It looks excellent to have a bottom border that is 3/4 inch wide and 5/8 inch high. Next, specify a black hairline stroke to surround the image (use.05 pt.).
3. Add your Name
Ensure your design allows for your headshot with name. Write your name beneath the image in a straightforward, readable font. To align the text with the image’s right border, use the spacebar. Make sure the spelling of your name is accurate. Use a font size of 20 to 30 points, depending on the font.
4. Convert the file to.jpg.
Export the file as a jpeg image at 300 dpi since the majority of one-hour photos may be printed that way.
5. Locally Print the File
You should be able to create a headshot printing online in less than an hour, depending on the quality of the one-hour photo lab. A color photocopy from a printing facility will not compare to the quality of these photography prints.
6. You’re finished!
Congratulations, you spent very little money to create a respectable headshot. It is better to use a high-grade printing press if you need several reproductions. However, if you simply need one quickly, this is the best option.
