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Industry Standards for Makeup in Headshots
Headshot photographers LA, Vanie Poyey One of the top reasons I see agents asking for a re-shoot... ...is too much makeup in headshots. In fact so much so that some reps will flat out say "Don't wear makeup in your headshots!!". Although I don't agree, (because it tends to look washed out on camera and evening out skin tone makes a big difference in making your headshot more competitive), I completely understand why an agent might say this. Alan Franks: Urban Hip / The Hero / Customer Service Bobby Avila: Outdorsy / Fitness / Anti-Hero Chuck McLane: The Professor / The Cowboy / The Musician...
What Is The Purpose Of A Headshot?
Headshot Photographer Vanie Poyey Most actors think headshots are an opportunity to play dress up... ...and have a nice photo taken. BUT there's sooo much more to a headshot than that. Headshots are a marketing tool, a business card of sorts. They are *not* simply nice pictures of you. Blaze Robert Stow: The Nurse / The Hipster / The Edgy Biker Caitlyn Charles: The Hipster / The Creative Professional As an actor you need to shift your mindset and understand that headshots are the most important tool your reps rely on to get you work. You need to think of headshots as an opportunity to do...
Avoid This Mistake When Newly Moving to the LA Market
headshot photographers LA; Vanie poyey I recently spoke to a woman who had taken new headshots just a couple of months before her big move to LA. After using her headshots at workshops and other events with industry professionals from LA, she came to realize that they were not quite up to par with industry standards in LA. Amelia Hefferon: Theatre headshot / Best Friend While they were well photographed and high quality, she was missing the distinction between looks. She hadn't gotten specific enough with her headshots which is something no actor can do without if they want to get auditions...
How Your Attitude Can Make or Break Your Headshot Session
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS LOS ANGELES by Vanie Over the last 25 years, I can count on one hand how many times I either wished I cancelled a shoot or I did cancel a shoot. Clearly, not many. But when a new incident occurs, I'm reminded how important attitude is. I KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE BROKE AND UNHAPPY. That was pretty much the majority of my teens and twenties. I know exactly how hard it is to navigate this business when you're not in a good place emotionally. And I also know how hard it can be to shift your attitude or change your mindset. WHEN YOU'RE IN A BAD PLACE it's hard to see how...