Tired of endless editing? Here’s the real solution.

Tired of endless editing? Here’s the real solution.

When they see me work in post, one of the questions I’m frequently asked by other photographers is how I produce such consistent images.๐Ÿ˜‰ They’d like to know what to do in post to get the same results. They’d like to know how to make that process go...
The Client That Almost Cost Me $900 (and How to Protect Yourself)

The Client That Almost Cost Me $900 (and How to Protect Yourself)

BY HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS COACH, Vanie Poyey Weโ€™ve all come across that one guy who wants to haggle you on price right? A long time ago, before I knew to make my systems super solid, I had a lawyer ask me how much I would charge to photograph portraits of him...
Industry Standards for Makeup in Headshots

Industry Standards for Makeup in Headshots

Headshot photographers LA, Vanie Poyey Do you know one of the top reasons agents request re-shoots? ๐Ÿค” Believe it or not, it often comes down to too much makeup in headshots. In fact, so much so that some reps will flat out say โ€œDonโ€™t wear makeup in your headshots!!โ€....
Can a Selfie be Used as a Professional Headshot?

Can a Selfie be Used as a Professional Headshot?

Let’s get this out of the way immediately: No. Absolutely not. I know it’s tempting. You’ve got a new iPhone. It has “Portrait Mode.” You snap a picture, throw a filter on it, and think, “That’s good enough for LinkedIn,...
What NOT to Wear for Corporate Headshots

What NOT to Wear for Corporate Headshots

Think you know what to wear for your corporate headshot? You might be surprised. After 26 years as a Los Angeles headshot photographer, I’ve seen every wardrobe mistake in the bookโ€”and they’re often the difference between a headshot that books clients and...