headshot photographers LA; Vanie poyey I recently spoke to a woman who had taken new headshots just a couple of months before her big move to LA. After using her headshots at workshops and other events with industry professionals from LA, she came to realize that they...
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How Your Attitude Can Make or Break Your Headshot Session
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS LOS ANGELES by Vanie Over the last 25 years, I can count on one hand how many times I either wished I cancelled a shoot or I did cancel a shoot. Clearly, not many. But when a new incident occurs, I'm reminded how important attitude is. I KNOW...
Who You Should Never Take Advice from on Social Media
[Headshots For Actors by Vanie] When it comes to your career, if you hang out with amateurs, it’s safe to say you’ll stay an amateur. If you want to continue moving the needle forward, you’ll need to surround yourself with people who are already at the level you want...
How to Take Great Headshots Without Following the Rules
Headshot rules exist because somebody somewhere messed up. (That’d be — 😉 an amateur photographer) causing reps not to be able to use the headshot effectively and therefore creating blanket rules for everyone.
How to Nail Your Headshot Session
[Headshots Los Angeles By Vanie] Have you heard of Jordan Ancel? Jordan is an award-winning producer, director, writer, author, artist, and entrepreneur. Amazing, right? This level of experience allows him to provide some GREAT insight for actors looking to...
You’re Not The Lead Just Because Your Headshots Say So
[Headshot Photographers Los Angeles By Vanie] The look I talk most people out of photographing is the lead, whether in the form of the Love Interest or the Hero. The two elements that decide what characters you're able to sell are 1, your look and 2, your essence. NOT...
How to Make it Hard for Your New Agent to Ask for New Headshots
[Headshots In LA By Vanie Poyey] For most actors, getting an agent or even a new agent is exciting news because it means being able to audition for more high quality productions! Getting a new agent can also mean having to get new headshots. Sure, sometimes it's good...
The Problem with Being a Last Minute Person
[Professional Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] I received an email from a very panicked client saying she is overwhelmed. This, the day before her photo session. Adam Rodney: Jock / Anti-Hero / Suburban Dad She said even though she listened to the podcast interview...
How Actors Mess Up a Perfectly Good Headshot Session
[Headshot Photography Los Angeles by Vanie] Your final headshot choices can work against you. Even when you have a great headshot session. Carmelita Hughes: Lawyer / Love Interest Coleen Gibbons: Anti-Heroine / Period / Creative Professional In preparing actors for a...
The Falsehoods Behind Headshot Rules
[Best Headshot Photographers Los Angeles by Vanie] Can I wear bright lipstick in a headshot? Can I wear hats in a headshot? Is jewelry allowed in headshots? Is a scarf okay? Can I wear bold colors? Should I not wear black? The list of questions about headshot do's and...