VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

audio'connell · Posted: Sun May 11, 2025 10:29 am Post subject: Diabolical Controversy

Hey Kids!

Did we ever come to a final decision on whether voice talents (just VO’s not on-camera and stage folks) should or should not feature their picture/headshot on their websites?

Or is this a Coke/Pepsi, McDonalds/Burger King/Chik-Fil-a kinda question that only causes fisticuffs, bloodshed and pinky swears?

Thanks for you anarchy, chaos and cupcakes.
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Bob Bergen · CM Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 981

Before the internet and social media is was a huge no-no. Your voice will be judged by your look. You might have a baby face but a voice like James Earl Jones. Today, everyone's face is a mouse click away. You can leave your image off your vo marketing, but anyone who is curious will find it. Bottom line, it no longer matters.

natanddaboyz · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2025 6:41 pm Post subject:

The idea of headshots is hotly debated. I don't have (and never have had) one on my website simply because I don't sound the age I look. As a 50-something, somewhat grey-haired woman who sounds much younger, I don't want to disqualify myself from a job by a young 20-something producer having preconceived ideas about my "sound" from my appearance. That said, my current photos are on my social media, so if they're really curious they can find me and take a gander.
<shrug> your mileage may vary.
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