headshot

[hed-shot] /ˈhɛdˌʃɒt/

noun

a photograph of someone's face, especially a promotional photograph of a model, actor, or author.

mug shot (def 1).

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They were trying to fire at the presumed assassin or assassins and accidentally fired the headshot.

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The director came across her headshot and invited her to meet and discuss the role(s).

Naomi Watts on ‘The Impossible,’ Personal Tragedy, and Playing Princess Diana Marlow Stern December 21, 2012
The Dish comments: "For attractive women, attaching a headshot to a resume isn't recommended."

Who Discriminates Against Attractive Women? David Frum April 10, 2012
There was an octogenarian carrying her headshot and two mothers hauling along antsy kids.

Carrie Bradshaw and Me Rebecca Dana August 5, 2009

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