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...
Three tips to help you book the job!

Three tips to help you book the job!

[Commercial Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blogger: Associate Photographer Kayvon Esmaili A working actor as well as an amazing photographer, my associate, Kayvon Esmaili is a multi-talented artist and shoots for me for those on a tighter budget! I asked him to...
Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?

Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?

[Female Headshot Photographers Los Angeles – Vanie] Recently I was asked by one of my clients if he’d be walking out with a CD of images after we finished our session. FIRST OF ALL– pahlease, CDs are so yesterday. We deliver our files digitally, and...
Hollywood Pitfalls: One Actress’s Story of a Lesson Learned

Hollywood Pitfalls: One Actress’s Story of a Lesson Learned

[Headshot Photography Santa Monica by Vanie] Guest Blog written by Sarah D. I’m honored to have my returning client Sarah D.  as a guest blogger on this post!  I think her story is well written and an invaluable source of information for the novice actor. ...
How to effectively use wardrobe for your headshots

How to effectively use wardrobe for your headshots

[Headshot Photographers LA by Vanie] It seems that one of the biggest challenges when preparing for a headshot session is how to put together a wardrobe that best represents the looks you are trying to achieve. Here are some simple guidelines to help you with your...