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Why the $200 Headshot Doesn’t Work

Why the $200 Headshot Doesn’t Work

[Professional Headshots by Vanie] I recently had a phone conversation with an actress who had just spent $150 on headshots, but her agents were not happy with the shots.  After seeing them, they suggested she get headshots taken by one of the photographers on their...

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4 Tips When Hiring a Stylist

4 Tips When Hiring a Stylist

[Acting Headshots Examples by Vanie] Hopefully, you've done your research before your headshot session-- you've determined your marketing looks and put together the proper wardrobe for each look. Mindy Gilkerson: Creative Professional / Troubled Teen / Silicon Valley...

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What should a great headshot look like?

What should a great headshot look like?

[Los Angeles Headshots by Vanie] The short answer?  You! A great headshot should represent you in your own market.  Pretty obvious right?  You'd be surprised how many actors transform their headshots into an ideal version of themselves, and then wonder why the...

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Do you have a competitive headshot?

Do you have a competitive headshot?

[LA Headshot Photographers by Vanie] Compare your headshot to headshots of friends that are auditioning and working.  Ask these friends to let you peek at their profiles on LA Casting or Actors Access.  You may notice differences between their headshots and yours....

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The number one headshot mistake

The number one headshot mistake

[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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How to get into the right doors in Hollywood

How to get into the right doors in Hollywood

[Hollywood Headshots by Vanie] A friend of mine mentioned he was looking for a new agent and bought clear envelopes and started doing submissions.  I thought to myself, "Really? It's the year 2014! There's got to be a better way." And of course, the result that...

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