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Agents and Managers Tell Us What They Look For In a Headshot
[Professional Headshots Near Me by Vanie] I asked a bunch of agents and managers... ... and what I got in response is exactly what I've been preaching all along. 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 archetypes. “Instant read” personality types that we see in commercials every day. Not suggesting costumes or broad ranges of “characters” but shades of the performer in different settings, playing roles with different attitudes/vibes....
How to stay in the “Safe Zone” with your wardrobe choices
[Professional Headshots Near Me by Vanie] If your headshot package includes four outfits, you should bring four outfits to your shoot right? WRONG! ❌ I stress this during my consultations, and yet actors STILL show up with just enough to shoot in, instead of bringing more options. The problem with only bringing the exact number of outfits is that you may end up with results that are outside what I call the ‘SAFE ZONE’. The “safe zone” is where most agents and managers will be happy with your headshot with no complaints. Outside the safe zone is where most agents and managers may have a...
4 Tips When Hiring a Stylist
[Acting Headshots Examples by Vanie] Hopefully, you've done your research before your headshot session-- you’ve determined your key marketing looks and have begun to put together the proper wardrobe for each one. 👚 If you’ve already downloaded my Ultimate Look Guide, maybe even bought my Wardrobe Guide, but you're still struggling to figure out what wardrobe to bring, hiring a professional stylist may be your answer. BEFORE YOU DO, here are four crucial tips to make sure you get the most out of your investment and leave the studio with killer shots. ✅ 1️⃣ Make sure you’re clear on the...
When You Hire a Photographer, What They Do Is What You Get
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] I once 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 both as a consumer and as a business owner. When you hire someone to do something for you — an artist, a skilled worker, a service provider — what they do is what you get. Let me explain. I used to have a hairstylist who used a technique called wet point cutting. After he moved away, I looked high and low for someone who used the same technique because I loved the result so much. 🥰...