[Professional Headshots Near Me by Vanie] If your headshot package includes four outfits, you should bring four outfits, right? Darin Juarez: Detective or PI / Hipster WRONG! I stress this over and over during my consultations, and yet actors STILL put together their...
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] I recently had the unfortunate luck of shooting with a client who should have hired another photographer. I'll explain in a moment, but first, here's what I've learned over the years as both a consumer and a business owner. Dana...
[Headshots LA by Vanie] Anthia Gillick: Girls' Night Out / Period - Western When I hear "I need a quick set of headshots", I think "when are headshots ever quick if done right? Never!" If you’re rushing the process, you’ll surely spend more money and time than you...
[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...
[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....
[Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] If you ask 50 people what they think of your headshots, you’ll get 50 different opinions. That’s just a fact. Everyone has an opinion, and almost everyone with an opinion on headshots is sadly misguided. Amy Landon: FBI Agent | DaNaé...
[Headshot Photographer Vanie] Read Part I The first question you'll need to answer is what your age range is. From there, you can assess what the most commonly requested looks are for that age group. Most actors are under the impression that the larger their age...
[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....
[Top Headshot Photographers, by Vanie] While perusing Backstage West online, a great resource for novice actors, I stumbled upon an article on "How to find your Type and Book Work" written by acting coach Carolyne Barry. All too often, an actor just getting their...
[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...
