[Actors Headshots by Vanie] PICTURE THIS-- You're a photographer, and you're trying to take headshots of an uncooperative child who won't stand still in front of the camera. Another one is running wild in your studio, hanging off doors, C-Stands, throwing around...
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Six things to look for in a headshot photographer
[LA Headshot Photographer by Vanie] Are you ready to start your search for the perfect headshot photographer? Here's six tips you'll want to keep in mind to ensure your search gets you the results you want! Maira Sarai Meza-Lima:Office Girl / Sidekick / Hipster...
How to take an EFFECTIVE headshot!
[LA Headshots by Vanie] Guest blog by my former client, actress, writer, blogger and consultant Dufflyn Lammers Yes, the right photographer is a huge piece of the puzzle. BUT, you as the actor, must also be prepared in order...
Headshot trends change–stay current!
[LA Headshot Photographer Vanie] This is a blog I like to bring back from the archives every once in a while, only because as the title suggests, headshot trends change and well, so does this blog and my images! Before digital, there was film, the mystery of black and...
How to alleviate your headshot anxiety
[Los Angeles Headshots by Vanie] Have you ever seen a friend’s headshot, fallen in love with the picture, asked who the photographer is, and made an appointment with that photographer, only to get mediocre results and worse yet, a bad experience? I hear that story...
How to figure out your target market: Part II
[Headshot Photographer Vanie] Read Part I The first question you'll need to answer is what your age range is. From there, you can assess what the most commonly requested looks are for that age group. Most actors are under the impression that the larger their age...
How to figure out your target market: Part I
[Headshot Photography by Vanie] I've been a headshot photographer in Los Angeles for over 15 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 photography....
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...
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...