Commercial vs. Theatrical Headshots: What’s the Difference?

Commercial vs. Theatrical Headshots: What’s the Difference?

[Professional Headshots by Vanie] The answer may seem obvious… … but I sometimes hear actors talking about which photographer to choose based on whether or not the photographer is a commercial photographer or a theatrical one. Cindy Varon: Theatrical Mom /...
Your Consultation is Preparation for Success

Your Consultation is Preparation for Success

[Acting Headshots Examples by Vanie] The key to a successful headshot session is to prepare with your photographer. The question is… HOW do you do that? 🤔 Your initial interview with photographers will be the deciding factor on who you choose to work with. This may be...
All photographers are hustlers!

All photographers are hustlers!

[Top LA Headshot Photographers – Vanie] On the day of his session, one of my clients expressed to me how happy he was to have decided to spend the money and finally shoot with a REAL photographer. 💪   He thought, and I quote, “all photographers are hustlers,“...
The term is retouching not editing!

The term is retouching not editing!

[Headshots Photography by Vanie] For many years,before owning Photoshop became affordable, and before digital media replaced film, photographers used the word ‘retouching’ to mean the following (as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary): to alter...
How to Avoid Repeated Reshoots

How to Avoid Repeated Reshoots

[Headshots Photography by Vanie] I once had a client come in, and the first thing she blurted out with a big sigh, as she plopped down on the couch, was that she’s had three shoots in the last year, and she hopes she gets it right this time. I naturally assured her...