“There is no copyright.”

“There is no copyright.”

[Headshot Photography LA by Vanie] “THERE IS NO COPYRIGHT,” he said, speaking over me when I attempted to explain why I don’t give out all the high resolution images with my packages.  In a very antagonistic tone, he said it again after I attempted...
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...
Three tips to help you book the job!

Three tips to help you book the job!

[Commercial Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blogger: Associate Photographer Kayvon Esmaili A working actor as well as an amazing photographer, my associate, Kayvon Esmaili is a multi-talented artist and shoots for me for those on a tighter budget! I asked him to...
Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?

Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?

[Female Headshot Photographers Los Angeles – Vanie] Recently I was asked by one of my clients if he’d be walking out with a CD of images after we finished our session. FIRST OF ALL– pahlease, CDs are so yesterday. We deliver our files digitally, and...
How to effectively use wardrobe for your headshots

How to effectively use wardrobe for your headshots

[Headshot Photographers LA by Vanie] It seems that one of the biggest challenges when preparing for a headshot session is how to put together a wardrobe that best represents the looks you are trying to achieve. Here are some simple guidelines to help you with your...