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I learned a ton and am so grateful to Vanie for her immense talent and know-how!

Wendy Shapiro

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Vanie you are a great teacher!! I enjoyed the class and has passed your information on.

Donna Permel

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I learned so much from Vanie about everything from her customer experience, coaching, backdrops, lighting, posing.. all the way to after the shoot. Editing. Process. TONS of advice.

Chris Lonsberry

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The opportunity to learn from such a high level industry expert has been invaluable to me having a leg up at the start of my career and in the development of my own business.

Jennifer Kinsey

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If you want to learn how to transform your business and dial in your photography skills, VPP Mentoring is a must and a game changer! Thanks, Vanie!

Sharon Vetalice

Hi, I’m Vanie!

Pronounced like Bonnie… and I blame my parents for the misspelling of my name! I went from having $300 in the bank to building a six-figure headshot photography business doing what I love. I’m here to teach you how to do the same!

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Contracts: Why Every Photographer Needs One

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