Specific Looks Work, Until They Don’t

Specific Looks Work, Until They Don’t

[LA Headshot Photographer Vanie] Iโ€™ve been shooting for over 25 years, and in that time, the one consistent piece of advice Iโ€™ve given is to make sure your headshots define specific characters youโ€™ll be auditioning for. ย  ITโ€™S THE ONE ELEMENT ABOUT THE SUBMISSION...
Stereotypes: To Shoot or Not to Shoot?

Stereotypes: To Shoot or Not to Shoot?

[Best Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Every once in a while I get heat for posting headshots with descriptions like โ€œVictimโ€ or โ€œGangsterโ€. ย  The argument is that these are stereotypes of a minority group (based on their ethnicity, looks or gender), and by showcasing...
What You Don’t Know About Casting Sites

What You Don’t Know About Casting Sites

[Headshot Photos by Vanie] We all know acting headshots are submitted digitally these daysโ€ฆ ย  and since the thumbnails online become really, REALLY small when casting directors are scrolling through thousands of submissions, the smartest thing to do is to shoot...
The Working Actor’s Mindset

The Working Actor’s Mindset

[Headshots by Vanie] Isnโ€™t this model absolutely gorgeous? ๐Ÿ‘‡ I saw her while shopping online (photo courtesy of Lululemon) and it reminded me of two clients in one month who were so self-conscious about their teeth, it affected the process of taking their headshots. ย ...
A Few of the Agencies We Work With

A Few of the Agencies We Work With

A3 ArtistsAC TalentAffinity ArtistsAKA TalentAlexandra Wright (Coach)Amatruda Benson & AssociatesAnastasia Edwards (Coach)Aqua TalentBack to One Talent GroupBe Momager (Coach)Bella AgencyBloc Talent AgencyBobby Ball Talent AgencyBuckley Sampson (Stylist)CA...