[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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part I
[Los Angeles Head Shots, Vanie] Speaking for myself, I find that my most amazing sessions have A LOT to do with a client's attitude coming into the session. I realize headshots are a large investment and that there is a lot riding on them. And often, by the time...
“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 to explain a second...