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Bway Photog. Performer. Writer. Producer. Educator. Dog Dad. Author of How to be a Multi-Hyphenate in the Theatre Business.

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Slate Shots. We all need one. But how do we make it work for us? How do we get a more general shot, but have a specific energy? Well, swipe through to understand a little more of what a Slate Shot does for you and how it helps casting directors… and how you can achieve one. Various hair and make up by @sarahhamaty @tscarianomakeup @nicolettegoldartistry and @nickblackartistry . . . #headshot #headshotsession #headshotphotography #actorslife #anactorprepares #actorsaccess #broadway #tvfilm #michaelkushnerphotography 23 Apr 2025

Comedy is serious business! I think getting a good comedy shot is the hardest headshot to get. It should be authentic and achieving authenticity requires patience and a good game plan. Here’s what I think goes into getting a great comedy shot and what you can use them for! Having strategy with your headshots will get you into more rooms and more specific auditions. Help casting directors help you! . . . #headshot #headshots #castingdirector #castingdirectors #tvfilm #comedy #comedyreels #uprightcitizensbrigade #commercials #auditions #michaelkushnerphotography 16 Apr 2025

Agents and managers often request procedural, commercial, and slate shots — but I’m seeing more and more the need to have shot that works for dystopian and end of the world projects like Handmaid’s Tale and The Last of Us. I always say, if you want to be considered for a specific genre of tv, film, and theatre, you need a photo of yourself that shows you belonging in the world of which they are casting. Make them see you. Here are some great examples I took that I feel represent great Dystopian or End of the World headshots. Various hair and make up by @sarahhamaty @nicolettegoldartistry @tscarianomakeup & @nickblackartistry . . . #headshot #headshots #headshotphotography #headshotphotographer #dystopian #procedural #proceduraltv #actorsofinstagram #michaelkushnerphotography 09 Apr 2025

An enormous thank you to Broadway star Kate Baldwin for taking the time to connect with our students! The two-time Tony Award and four-time Drama Desk Award nominee stopped by yesterday’s cabaret rehearsal to workshop numbers and offer feedback before next week’s performance. Cabaret tickets are officially SOLD OUT! We can’t wait to share more peeks at this semester’s showcase. 🎶 #lstfi #strasberginstitute #nyustrasberg #musicaltheatre 06 Nov 2026

I love being a small business owner. I can’t believe I’ve been running and operating Michael Kushner Photography for 13 years! When operating a small business, it’s up to you to create how it functions. It’s a lot of trial and error, but it’s worth the discoveries and ultimately, the business is better for it. Here are some of my favorite policies, what they function as, and some of the silly stories behind them. (I say silly to keep me from crying 😭) If you’re a small business owner and have any questions, drop them below. Happy to answer any! . . . #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowners #photographersofig #theatrekid #michaelkushnerphotography 05 Nov 2026

What do I say about one of the coolest nights of my life? Do I tell you that I got to sing through RENT with the original cast watching each other perform? Do I tell you I got to capture life long friendships reunited? Do I tell you that I got to witness the spirit of RENT be more than a musical? It’s a story that has impacted the lives of millions, inspiring people how to live their day to day? It’s a show that has changed the course of people’s lives — and photographing this evening meant the world. Here’s just some of the photos I capture backstage of RENT: 30th Anniversary Concert at The Richard Rodgers Theatre. The dressing rooms were across the street at @sonyhall — that’s how big the night was! . . . #rent #rentmusical #broadwaycares #backstage #michaelkushnerphotography 03 Nov 2026

Forgive the graininess, but I’ll never forget visiting the Hocus Pocus house (Max’s house at least) and decided to do a little line reading. When @remygerminario filmed me, his face dropped. I thought the owners were going to come out and yell at us like they do with Carrie Bradshaw’s apt in NYC. Nope. Instead, a black cat ran behind me. Is it Thackeray himself? Only the legend of The Sanderson Sisters can tell us that… . . . #hocuspocus #thackerybinx #halloween #salem #salemmassachusetts 31 Oct 2026

@jodielangel thanks for coming to the studio. ilysm. can’t wait to share your new headshots. . . . #raiseyouryayaya #voicetechnique #voiceteachers #broadway #michaelkushnerphotography 28 Oct 2026

no day but today, baby. here’s what it looks like to get the call you’re photographing backstage of the #rent30 anniversary concert. pics coming soon, but for now — enjoy what it was like to party with this absolute rockstars in the Rent family. . . . #rent #rentmusical #lavieboheme #michaelkushnerphotography 27 Oct 2026

Thank you to the amazing seniors of @kentstate & @kentstatearts for having us this week. Each one of them brought their a-game to their senior headshots and we had a little fun when we did their class photos. I decided to line everyone up in their group photo outfits and do some personality and full body shots in the lobby of what has been with their home for the past four years. Each person at three frames, and exactly 3 frames, to do what they wanted! @sarahhamaty and I cannot put to share the amazing magic. We all came up with this weekend. Congrats to you, seniors of Kent State University! We can’t wait to see you in the city! . . . #ksu #broadway #michaelkushnerphotography #musicaltheatre #seniorshowcase 26 Oct 2026

🖤 Who doesn’t love the classic, timeless color black? 🖤 We love to wear it. We love to feel it. It’s emotional, powerful, and strong. So, how does it affect a headshot? 🖤 Sometimes we think of black, white, and grey as neutral colors, but black is not always a neutral color. It’s deeply persuasive and poignant. 🖤 So how does it work for you? How does it work with the emotions you want to convey? Swipe through to see some great examples of how to use this gorgeous color to your advantage. . . . #colortheory #black #headshotsession #headshotphotography #michaelkushnerphotography 22 Oct 2026

I guess that’s the face I make when I’m retouching headshots! 🥴 The retouching process is almost completely separate experience when it comes to your headshots. Think of it like you’re ordering a burger. Some people like their onions on the burger. Some people like their onions on the side. And some people don’t like onions at all. Therefore, it takes a little back-and-forth to figure out the right amount of retouching that a client wants in their photos! Breathe — a little communication and patience goes a long way. Just with anything in this industry, it takes a little faith, trust and pixie dust. That pixie dust being used photoshop… 😉 . . . #michaelkushnerphotography #headshotphotography #retouching #headshotphotographer #auditionseason 21 Oct 2026

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