Why the $200 Headshot Doesn’t Work

Why the $200 Headshot Doesn’t Work

[Professional Headshots by Vanie] I recently had a phone conversation with an actress who had just spent $150 on headshots, but her agents were not happy with the shots.  After seeing them, they suggested she get headshots taken by one of the photographers on their...
Agents and Managers Tell Us What They Look For In a Headshot

Agents and Managers Tell Us What They Look For In a Headshot

[Professional Headshots Near Me by Vanie] I recently asked a bunch of agents and managers what they look for in a headshot and here’s what I got in response. McKenzie Trent: Quirky School Teacher / Lawyer Louisa Hutchinson:  Hipster / Bohemian Girl Next Door / Best...
How to stay in the “Safe Zone” with your wardrobe choices

How to stay in the “Safe Zone” with your wardrobe choices

[Professional Headshots Near Me by Vanie] If your headshot package includes four outfits, you should bring four outfits, right? Darin Juarez: Detective or PI / Hipster WRONG! I stress this over and over during my consultations, and yet actors STILL put together their...
4 Tips When Hiring a Stylist

4 Tips When Hiring a Stylist

[Acting Headshots Examples by Vanie] Hopefully, you’ve done your research before your headshot session– you’ve determined your marketing looks and put together the proper wardrobe for each look. Mindy Gilkerson: Creative Professional / Troubled Teen...
When You Hire a Photographer, What They Do Is What You Get

When You Hire a Photographer, What They Do Is What You Get

[Headshots Photography by Vanie] I recently had the unfortunate luck of shooting with a client who should have hired another photographer.  I’ll explain in a moment, but first, here’s what I’ve learned over the years as both a consumer and a business...