A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part I

A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part I

[Los Angeles Head Shots, Vanie] Speaking for myself, I find that my most amazing sessions have A LOT to do with a client’s attitude coming into the session.  I realize headshots are a large investment and that there is a lot riding on them.  And often, by the...
“There is no copyright.”

“There is no copyright.”

[Headshot Photography LA by Vanie] “THERE IS NO COPYRIGHT,” he said, speaking over me when I attempted to explain why I don’t give out all the high resolution images with my packages.  In a very antagonistic tone, he said it again after I attempted...
Headshots, and how Casting Directors interact with them.

Headshots, and how Casting Directors interact with them.

[Best Headshot Photographers in LA by Vanie] A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting with Scott Frank, an anthropologist who specializes in studying Hollywood, to discuss headshots. When I read the paper based on his research, I was fascinated to read...
The Backstage Spotlight Issue on Headshots

The Backstage Spotlight Issue on Headshots

[LA Headshots for Actors by Vanie] I was once asked by what was then Backstage West (an industry publication before they went online as Backstage.com) to give my input on what actually makes a headshot effective. My advice then was the same as it is now, because while...
What do YOU look for in a makeup artist?

What do YOU look for in a makeup artist?

[Best Actor Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Over the years, when it comes to headshots, I’ve heard all the nightmare stories, as well as all the praises about makeup artists. Because I’ve heard it all, I have VERY SPECIFIC criteria when working with a makeup artist to...