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How to Avoid Repeated Reshoots
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] Recently a client came in, and the first thing she blurted out with a big sigh, as she plopped down on the couch, was that she’s had three shoots in the last year, and she hopes she gets it right this time. I naturally assured her that she would, because she’d come to the right place! BUT, it quickly became apparent that in fact, she may not get it right this time either. Swee Khor: Urban Hip / Computer Tech / Casual Mom Dan Hillaker: Antihero / Hipster THE REASON FOR MY CHANGE OF HEART was because from the very beginning, it seemed my client had formulated...
Six Tips Demystifying Wardrobe for Headshots
[Professional Headshots by Vanie] With all the insight I provide during our consultation, the wardrobe guideline I send upon booking a headshot session, the wardrobe tips with samples, all the sample photos underneath my blog articles, and the tips on Instagram, the subject of wardrobe still seems to mystify actors. Andrew Kane: Casual Dad / Doctor Ginny Hill: Office, Love Interest, Heroine So here it is, the much-needed blog about wardrobe. 1. Below are some basic do’s and don’ts. BUT FIRST, your wardrobe should include only items from your closet that you like! It seems obvious, but it’s...
Why the $200 Headshot Doesn’t Work
[Professional Headshots by Vanie] I recently had a phone conversation with an actress who had just spent $150 on headshots, but her agents were not happy with the shots. After seeing them, they suggested she get headshots taken by one of the photographers on their preferred list. She told me that her favorite photographer on their list was too expensive, and that her NEW budget was $200. She'd decided to do her own research and found me... but her budget was $200. Lindsey Wilson: Edgy badass / Love Interest / Office Girl Ellin Britton: Heroine / Artist or Hipster I think you know where I'm...
Agents and Managers Tell Us What They Look For In a Headshot
[Professional Headshots Near Me by Vanie] I recently asked a bunch of agents and managers what they look for in a headshot and here’s what I got in response. McKenzie Trent: Quirky School Teacher / Lawyer Louisa Hutchinson: Hipster / Bohemian Girl Next Door / Best Friend From Kenneth & Nelson at Brick Entertainment (Commercial Only): CLEAR, CRISP PHOTOGRAPHY. Vibrant color. Above all, we want Casting to be able to SEE you in a thumbnail-sized photo. DEFINABLE ARCHTYPES. “Instant read” personality types that we see in commercials every day. Not suggesting costumes or broad ranges of...