Do you know what you’re selling?

Do you know what you’re selling?

[Headshot Photography in Los Angeles by Vanie] Do you know what you’re selling? Or do you spend your time trying to figure out what others want to buy and then conforming to fit that mold? 🔍 During my consultations, I often meet actors who are just starting out...
Do you celebrate the success of others?

Do you celebrate the success of others?

[Headshots North Hollywood by Vanie] We’ve all seen it. Maybe it’s in a Facebook group, an acting class, or in my studio.🤷🏼‍♀️ There’s always a “grumbling corner” filled with actors, who aren’t working, trading excuses as to why they can’t get...
A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part II

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

[Theatrical Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] This is a two part blog and Part I of this blog post can be found HERE.  This blog is about examples and would make more sense if you read Part I first. To summarize Part I, a person’s attitude can pretty much make or...
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...
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...