Finding Loyalty in Hollywood

Dec 16, 2012

[Headshots For Actors by Vanie] My last blog of the year! I’m super excited about this one. I first saw Colleen Wainwright speak back in 2011 at a three-day photography seminar for ASMP, the American Society of Media Photographers, of which I’m a member. ...

Actors should think of themselves as small business owners!

Jul 25, 2012

[Top Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blog by Career Coach Jodie Bentley The following blog is actually a video by The Savvy Actor. The Savvy Actor teaches Branding and Business fundamentals to artists. Their mission is for actors to become successful, savvy...

The Headshot Photographer for Actors Who Refuse to Pose!

Mar 19, 2012

[Headshot Photographers in LA by Vanie] Updated for 2023. I do what I do because I want to help actors succeed. I want to empower you with the tools you need to market yourself. My goal is not to give you the most beautiful pictures you’ve ever...

The Backstage Spotlight Issue on Headshots

Sep 29, 2011

[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....

Headshot Dos and Don’ts: An Agent’s Perspective

May 31, 2011

[Headshot Photography by Vanie] Blog written by guest blogger Mike O’Dell – Bobby Ball Talent Agency. I’ve worked with Mike O’Dell for over seven years now. Mike is a hard working no none-sense actor’s agent. His experience of 11+...