Think twice before you get that “quick set of headshots”

Think twice before you get that “quick set of headshots”

[Headshots LA by Vanie] 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 for sure spend more money and time than you wanted to in the first place. For one, you should...
Do you celebrate the success of others?

Do you celebrate the success of others?

[Headshots North Hollywood by Vanie] We’ve all seen it. Maybe it’s in a Facebook group, an acting class, or in my studio.🤷🏼‍♀️ There’s always a “grumbling corner” filled with actors, who aren’t working, trading excuses as to why they can’t get...
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...