A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part I

A Photographer’s Needs for a Successful Headshot Session: Part I

[Los Angeles Head Shots, Vanie] Speaking for myself, I find that my most amazing sessions have A LOT to do with a client’s attitude coming into the session.  I realize headshots are a large investment and that there is a lot riding on them.  And often, by the...
Headshots, and how Casting Directors interact with them.

Headshots, and how Casting Directors interact with them.

[Best Headshot Photographers in LA by Vanie] A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting with Scott Frank, an anthropologist who specializes in studying Hollywood, to discuss headshots. When I read the paper based on his research, I was fascinated to read...
What do YOU look for in a makeup artist?

What do YOU look for in a makeup artist?

[Best Actor Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Over the years, when it comes to headshots, I’ve heard all the nightmare stories, as well as all the praises about makeup artists. Because I’ve heard it all, I have VERY SPECIFIC criteria when working with a makeup artist to...
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...
Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?

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...