[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...
[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...
[Acting Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] There seems to be a lot of confusion around branding vs. looks. Actors seem to think if they hone in on their brand, they will in turn, narrow their target-market. The biggest complaint being, "but I'm an actor and I can play a...
[Actor Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] It's hard to believe, but the 80's are back. No I'm not talking fashion. I'm talking headshots. There was a time when uniforms were frowned upon by casting directors. Now it seems more and more agents are asking for uniforms in...
[LA Headshot Photographer Vanie] I've been blogging for over ten years and in that time, the one consistent advice I've given is to make sure your headshots define specific characters you'll be auditioning for. IT'S THE ONE ELEMENT ABOUT THE SUBMISSION PROCESS WHICH...
[Best Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Every once in a while I get heat for posting headshots with descriptions like "Victim" or "Gangster". The argument is that these are stereotypes of a minority group (based on their ethnicity, looks or gender) and by showcasing...
[Headshot Photos by Vanie] We all know acting headshots are submitted digitally... and since the thumbnails online become really really small when casting directors are scrolling through thousands of submissions, the smartest thing to do is to shoot close-ups. Pretty...
[Headshots by Vanie] Isn't this model absolutely gorgeous? I saw her while shopping online (photo courtesy of Lululemon) and it reminded me of two clients in one month who were so self-conscious about their teeth, it affected the process of taking their headshots. ONE...
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] It's unfortunate, but it happens. There are unscrupulous people in the industry just chomping at the bit to take advantage of vulnerable actors. Towards the end of last year, I received a phone call from a manager. He's a bit of a...
[Professional Headshots by Vanie] I recently had a conversation with a client... ...who knew exactly what she wanted out of her headshot session but it wasn't what she got?. For the record, my associate and I both show a preview of every shot during your session to...
