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Headshot trends change–stay current!

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...

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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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How to stand out from the crowd

How to stand out from the crowd

[Actors Headshots by Vanie] I recently had a Birthday over the Holidays (turned 21 ;-)) and received a ton of birthday wishes on Facebook.  Though there is something superficial about Facebook friends wishing you a happy birthday, it still somehow feels good when...

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Too old for Hollywood? Never!

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...

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Do you celebrate the success of others?

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...

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The Backstage Spotlight Issue on Headshots

The Backstage Spotlight Issue on Headshots

[LA Headshots for Actors by Vanie] Recently, Backstage West asked a few photographers to give their input in an article titled "Los Angeles Photographers on What Makes an Effective Headshot."   This was my little bit followed by a couple of headshots. ---- Your...

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Three tips to help you book the job!

Three tips to help you book the job!

[Commercial Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blogger: Associate Photographer Kayvon Esmaili A working actor as well as an amazing photographer, my associate, Kayvon Esmaili is a multi-talented artist and shoots for me for those on a tighter budget! I asked him to...

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