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Do your headshots make you look GREEN?

Do your headshots make you look GREEN?

[LA Headshot Photographers by Vanie] I recently attended an event at the Screen Actors Guild Foundation where five panelists, including Chris Game Casting, discussed elements of a quality headshot.   This event was live streamed and the archive can be seen HERE. Two...
How to get into the right doors in Hollywood

How to get into the right doors in Hollywood

[Hollywood Headshots by Vanie updated for 2023] A friend of mine mentioned he was looking for a new agent and bought clear envelopes and started doing submissions.  I thought to myself, “Really, there’s got to be a better way.” And of course, the...
How To Stand Out To Reps When Seeking a Meeting

How To Stand Out To Reps When Seeking a Meeting

[Actor and Actress Headshots by Vanie] I introduced a friend of mine to a manager that I work with, because I thought each party might benefit from working with one another.  I wished her good luck, and didn’t think much more about it. A FEW DAYS LATER, I was...
Do Looks Change From Commercial to Theatrical?

Do Looks Change From Commercial to Theatrical?

[Headshots by Vanie] Read Part II If you don’t have an agent, a coach, or a casting director giving you advice, the best way to figure out your target market is to watch prime-time TV as well as popular shows on cable. But wait– don’t skip the...
How to figure out your target market: Part I

How to figure out your target market: Part I

[Headshot Photography by Vanie] I’ve been a headshot photographer in Los Angeles for over 25 years. One of the most noticeable differences in the photography industry is the digital revolution, allowing many talented amateurs easy entry into the world of...