[Best Headshot Photographers by Vanie] Hey look at me and how pretty I am. That’s what I see in headshots over and over again. And over and over, agents ask actors to re-shoot their headshots. Why? Because though pretty, their headshots lack personality--it’s simple,...
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“When you try to be everything to everyone, you accomplish being nothing to anyone.”
[Commercial and Theatrical Headshots by Vanie] “WHEN YOU TRY TO BE EVERYTHING TO EVERYONE, YOU ACCOMPLISH BEING NOTHING TO ANYONE.” I wish I could write like Bonnie Gillespie! That is a direct quote from one of her newsletters. If you’re an actor, and you’re not...
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....
Improvising is NOT about being funny!
[Digital Headshots by Vanie] Guest Blog by Bill Applebaum-teacher, actor, writer, director and founder of Actor’s Improv Studio. With an impressive list of credits on IMDB, Bill founded the Actor’s Improv Studio in Los Angeles over 15 years ago because he felt there...
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...
“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...
“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...
Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?
[Female Headshot Photographers Los Angeles - Vanie] Recently I was asked by one of my clients if he'd be walking out with a CD of images after we finished our session. FIRST OF ALL-- pahlease, CDs are so yesterday. We deliver our files digitally, and technically he...
An Actor Writes, Directs and Edits: the “AHA” Moment!
[Best Headshots in LA by Vanie] Guest blogger: Mark Sande I recently worked with Mark Sande, a very talented actor (trust me I know from all the range I got) who has written a script that he not only he directed, but edited as well! I asked him to guest blog and share...
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...