[Great Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Working as a headshot photographer for over 13 years in Los Angeles, I've learned that there is a big difference between what is considered an acceptable headshot in LA and what is considered acceptable in NY. New Yorkers...
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Too old for Hollywood? Never!
[The Best Headshot Photographer in Los Angeles -- Vanie] Have you noticed an upward spike in TV shows revolving around mature characters in their 30s and up? In the last 10 years, I've seen a noticeable INCREASE in programs with older characters, and a DECLINE in...
Actors should think of themselves as small business owners!
[Top Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blog by Career Coach Jodie Bentley The following blog is actually a video by The Savvy Actor. The Savvy Actor teaches Branding and Business fundamentals to artists. Their mission is for actors to become successful, savvy...
Show off all your headshot looks on business cards!
[LA Style Headshots by Vanie] Have you ever wished you could give a different business card with a different picture on it to different people? When you're out networking, wouldn't it be nice to hand a card with your "business" look to a casting director that casts a...
Are Headshots your “Golden Ticket”?
[Head Shots LA by Vanie] Guest Blog by Kathy L. Young © Erin SullivanTalent Manager and Career Coach Kathy L. Young has a passion for educating and leading the next generation of actors to industry success. She opened the doors of "Actor's Classroom” to help actors...
Do you know what you’re selling?
[Headshot Photography in Los Angeles by Vanie] Or do you try to figure out what others want to buy, and conform to become attractive to them? Last month, I had two clients both just getting their feet wet, and both a little unclear about what Hollywood wants. ...
Getting the right shot is actually a piece of cake!
[Professional Headshots LA by Vanie] Blog by guest blogger Dallas Travers Creative Career Coach Dallas Travers has helped thousands of actors to increase their auditions, produce their own projects, secure representation and book roles in film and television. Her...
Do you celebrate the success of others?
[Headshots North Hollywood by Vanie] Or do you run off to your little corner, jealous and resentful because you haven't yet achieved the same success? A friend and colleague, Blake Discher says, and I'm paraphrasing, "Don't hang out with the guys grumbling in the...
The Headshot Photographer for Actors Who Refuse to Pose!
[Headshot Photographers in LA by Vanie] I do what I do because I want to help actors succeed. I want to empower you with the tools you need to market yourself. My goal is not to give you the most beautiful pictures you've ever taken...there's plenty opportunity for...
A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part II
Jo[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...