[Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] If you ask 50 people what they think of your headshots, you’ll get 50 different opinions. That’s just a fact. Everyone has an opinion, and almost everyone with an opinion on headshots is sadly misguided. Colin MacLeod: Creative...
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Our Annual $55 Headshot Party and Raffle for a free photo session!
[Acting Headshots by Vanie] Every year, my associate and I throw a headshot party at the studio where we provide a "Mini" session for a super discounted price ($55) and we raffle off TWO free headshot sessions! It's a fun time with food and drinks, as well as a GREAT...
Know your “type” or throw money out the door!
[Top Headshot Photographers, by Vanie] While perusing Backstage West online, a great resource for novice actors, I stumbled upon an article on "How to find your Type and Book Work" written by acting coach Carolyne Barry. All too often, an actor just getting their...
Don’t try to figure out what they want– give them what they get!
[Best Actor Headshots by Vanie] Guest Blog by Bill Applebaum-teacher, actor, writer, director and founder of Actor's Improv Studio. Bill Applebaum came into my studio as a client, and I was so impressed with his philosophy on acting that I asked him to write a blog...
How to stand out from the crowd
[Actors Headshots by Vanie] I recently had a Birthday over the Holidays (turned 21 ;-)) and received a ton of birthday wishes on Facebook. Though there is something superficial about Facebook friends wishing you a happy birthday, it still somehow feels good when...
NY Headshots vs. LA: Things to Know Before You Move
[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...
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...