[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...
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How NOT to get lost in Hollywood.
[Actor and Actress Headshots by Vanie] I introduced a friend of mine to a manager that I work with, because I thought each party might benefit from working with one another. I wished her good luck, and didn't think much more about it. A FEW DAYS LATER, I was cc-d on...
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....
Our Annual $55 Headshot Party and Raffle for a free photo session!
[Acting Headshots by Vanie] Every year, my associate and I throw a headshot party at the studio where we provide a "Mini" session for a super discounted price ($55) and we raffle off TWO free headshot sessions! It's a fun time with food and drinks, as well as a GREAT...
Finding Loyalty in Hollywood
[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. The audience...
NY Headshots vs. LA: Things to Know Before You Move
[Great Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Working as a headshot photographer for over 13 years in Los Angeles, I've learned that there is a big difference between what is considered an acceptable headshot in LA and what is considered acceptable in NY. New Yorkers...
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...
The Benefits of Sharing a Headshot Session with a Friend!
[Commercial Headshot Photographers Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blog by clients Virginia Tran and Stephanie Mazariego One of the discounted packages I offer is called a "friend" session, where you and a friend share a headshot session. This means that you both show up...
Show off all your headshot looks on business cards!
[LA Style Headshots by Vanie] Have you ever wished you could give a different business card with a different picture on it to different people? When you're out networking, wouldn't it be nice to hand a card with your "business" look to a casting director that casts a...
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...