What do casting directors look for in a child's headshot?

What do casting directors look for in a child's headshot?

Gabrielle Schary (Casting Director) gives expert video advice on: What type of child can succeed in an acting career?; Are certain 'looks' in child actors easier to cast?; Does a child need to have perfect looks to succeed as an actor? and more...

For me, I can't talk for all of them, but for me, I look for the expression in the eyes when I'm looking at a bunch of pictures. I look for a sense of ease and comfort in their face and their being. Just natural. If kids aren't natural for commercials, it's painful. So if a child's hair is overdone or they're obviously not comfortable with their smile, you can just tell. It's mostly in the eyes, though.