[LA Headshot Photographer by Vanie] Are you ready to start your search for the perfect headshot photographer? Here's six tips you'll want to keep in mind to ensure your search gets you the results you want! Maira Sarai Meza-Lima:Office Girl / Sidekick / Hipster...
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“To walk into a session with frustration and doubt only produces frustration and doubt.”
[Headshot Photographer Vanie] Guest Blog by actress Sara Erickson I recently had the pleasure of working with Sara Erickson, who's notable credits include a series regular on the sketch comedy show with Jeff Foxworthy called "Foxworthy's Big Night Out". Despite...
Headshot trends change–stay current!
[LA Headshot Photographer Vanie] This is a blog I like to bring back from the archives every once in a while, only because as the title suggests, headshot trends change and well, so does this blog and my images! Before digital, there was film, the mystery of black and...
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...
Do you celebrate the success of others?
[Headshots North Hollywood by Vanie] Or do you run off to your little corner, jealous and resentful because you haven't yet achieved the same success? A friend and colleague, Blake Discher says, and I'm paraphrasing, "Don't hang out with the guys grumbling in the...
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?
[Best Actor Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Tell us your thoughts! Over the years, I've heard all the nightmare stories, as well as all the praises. The men and women on my website have used the services of a professional makeup artist that I've provided. Because...
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?
[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 technically he...
Hollywood Pitfalls: One Actress’s Story of a Lesson Learned
[Headshot Photography Santa Monica by Vanie] Blog written by Sarah D. I'm honored to have my returning client Sarah D. as a guest blogger on this post! I think her story is well written and an invaluable source of information for the novice actor. Please enjoy and...