Do your headshots make you look GREEN? Updated Q4, 2025

Do your headshots make you look GREEN? Updated Q4, 2025

[LA Headshot Photographers by Vanie] I once attended an event at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation where five panelists, including Chris Game Casting, discussed the elements of a quality headshot. 📸 This event was livestreamed and the archive can still be seen HERE!  Two of...
The most important thing to convey in your headshot.

The most important thing to convey in your headshot.

[LA Headshot Photography by Vanie] “What is the most important thing to convey in your headshot?” 🤔 A while back, I was asked this excellent question by Halley Bondy, a news reporter for Backstage West, the paper version of Backstage.com, for their then popular...
What should I bring to my headshot session?

What should I bring to my headshot session?

[Headshot Wardrobe Tips by Vanie] Trends have changed in LA– Used to be that headshots were in black and white. Used to be that three quarter head shots were it. Digital advancements in both cameras and printers have made it possible for the color headshot to be...

How to get into the right doors in Hollywood

[Hollywood Headshots by Vanie] Do you know how to get into the right doors in Hollywood?   Back in the day when submissions were done via snail mail, a friend of mine mentioned he was looking for a new agent and submitting his headshots with a clear envelope so they...
How To Stand Out To Reps When Seeking a Meeting

How To Stand Out To Reps When Seeking a Meeting

[Actor and Actress Headshots by Vanie] I introduced a client to a manager I work with (something I rarely do, please don’t ask😬). I thought they’d be a great fit, so I made the intro, wished her luck, and honestly? I didn’t think much more about it. 🤷‍♀️ A FEW...