[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...
Head shot photographers in LA
“I advise actors to direct their own shoot or else the photographer…will ruin it for them…”
[Headshots Sherman Oaks by Vanie] Blog by Guest blogger Chille-Pacific Talent and Models Ever wonder what agents think of headshots? Below is a blog from Chille at Pacific Talent and Models. His insight is invaluable and right in line with my philosophy! _____ The...
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...
Headshots, and how Casting Directors interact with them.
[Best Headshot Photographers in LA by Vanie] A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting with Scott Frank, an anthropologist who specializes in studying Hollywood, to discuss headshots. When I read the paper based on his research, I was fascinated to read...
What do YOU look for in a makeup artist?
[Best Actor Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Tell us your thoughts! Over the years, I've heard all the nightmare stories, as well as all the praises. The men and women on my website have used the services of a professional makeup artist that I've provided. Because...
Hollywood Pitfalls: One Actress’s Story of a Lesson Learned
[Headshot Photography Santa Monica by Vanie] Blog written by Sarah D. I'm honored to have my returning client Sarah D. as a guest blogger on this post! I think her story is well written and an invaluable source of information for the novice actor. Please enjoy and...
Why Are Some Headshot Photographers so F$%&^# Expensive?
[Headshots Los Angeles Price by Vanie] Headshots are expensive to make! Professionals fully invested in their craft pay a high price for the ability to create quality images. To start, professional equipment is expensive. Prosumer cameras cost upwards of $2700. Pro...