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As a headshot photographer, I’ve photographed ov As a headshot photographer, I’ve photographed over 6,000 actors in my 26 + years in this business.

👆These are 5 hard truths I’ve learned about acting headshots that actually get you work. 

Need help figuring out your specific, marketable looks? 

⬇️ Comment “LOOKS” below and I’ll send my free Ultimate Look Guide right to your DM!
Let me guess: you’d rather do a cold read for a Let me guess: you’d rather do a cold read for a 5-page scene than pose for one headshot.

Here’s the deal: You’re an ACTOR, not a model. 👏

✅ Your job is to bring characters to life, not to just “work the camera.” So of course you hate photography sessions that feel like a stiff, awkward modeling gig.

⬇️ You deserve a headshot photographer who directs you like a director, not one who just poses you like a doll.

🤗 Hi, I’m Vanie (Vah-nee) aaand I blame my parents for the misspelling of my name.

I’m the LA headshot photographer for character actors who don’t like to pose.

✨Follow for daily tips so you nail your next headshot session!
Let’s talk about the biggest mistake I see actor Let’s talk about the biggest mistake I see actors make—and it has everything to do with money. 💸

⚡️There’s a huge difference between a COST and an INVESTMENT.

💁🏼‍♀️ Too many actors think they’re saving money on cheap headshots, but they’re actually putting their careers on hold and spending more in the long run.

🚫 Because the math aint mathin.

✅ And a professional headshot photographer is the most important investment you can make in your career.

If you’re done wasting time, comment with the word READY.

#ActorBusiness #InvestInYourself #HeadshotTips #WorkingActor #ActingCareer #AuditionTips  #HeadshotPhotographer
Let me guess: you’d rather do a cold read for a Let me guess: you’d rather do a cold read for a 5-page scene than pose for one headshot.

Here’s the deal: You’re an ACTOR, not a model. 👏

✅ Your job is to bring characters to life, not to just “work the camera.” So of course you hate photography sessions that feel like a stiff, awkward modeling gig.

⬇️ You deserve a headshot photographer who directs you like a director, not one who just poses you like a doll.

🤗 Hi, I’m Vanie (Vah-nee) aaand I blame my parents for the misspelling of my name.

I’m the LA headshot photographer for character actors who don’t like to pose.

✨Follow for daily tips so you nail your next headshot session!
I know being an actor is hard👇 But your headsh I know being an actor is hard👇

But your headshots don’t have to be.

Just sayin. 😆

#actorproblems #actorlife #actorauditions #actingheadshots #headshotphotographer
Share this with an actor who needs a laugh today. Share this with an actor who needs a laugh today. 😆

#actormemes #actorlife #actorproblems #auditionlife #auditioningactor
Please make this one make sense for me.👇 ✅ Y Please make this one make sense for me.👇

✅ You’re okay with millions of people potentially seeing you act on TV shows and commercials 

BUT

❌ You’re not okay with a few thousand people seeing your headshot in my portfolio on my website or on my social media account which has a mere 15K followers, only 2% of which actually see my content?

The math aint mathin’ 

👉 Oh and let’s not forget you wanted to book with me because you saw my portfolio OF OTHER ACTOR HEADSHOTS and read the reviews raving about how my headshots got them auditions and bookings. 

Sooooo like my livelihood is tied to presenting those images

Sorry not sorry but that’s a deal breaker! I can’t work with you. 

#respecttheartist #headshotsthatbook #headshotphotographers #actingheadshots
#headshotsthatgetyouintheroom
Which actor are you?👇 🙁 Are you spending $2 Which actor are you?👇

🙁 Are you spending $200 on headshots over and over again and not seeing results?

😃Or do you invest in pros with good results?

If you’ve invested in a professional headshot photographer and didn’t get results, DM me your headshot. Happy to deconstruct what the problem was!🫶

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