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How to Avoid Repeated Reshoots
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] I once had a client come in, and the first thing she blurted out with a big sigh, as she plopped down on the couch, was that sheās had three shoots in the last year, and she hopes she gets it right this time. I naturally assured her that she would, because sheād come to the right place! BUT, it quickly became apparent that in fact, she may not get it right this time either. š« THE REASON FOR MY CHANGE OF HEART was because from the very beginning, it seemed my client had formulated her own ideas of what she should look like and what she should wear. Not that...
Six Tips Demystifying Wardrobe for Headshots
[Professional Headshots by Vanie] Despite all the insight I provide my clientsāĀ the wardrobe guidelines I send upon booking a headshot session, the wardrobeĀ guide with samples (client get it for free), all the sample photos underneath my blog articles, and the tips on Instagramā¦ ā¦the subject of wardrobe still seems to mystify actors. So here it is, the much-needed nitty-gritty on wardrobe. š Hero / Love Interest Below are some basic doās and donāts... BUT FIRST, your wardrobe should include only items from your closet that you like! It seems obvious, but itās truly surprising how many...
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. Sheād decided to do her own research and found meā¦ but her budget was only $200. š¬ā I think you know where Iām going with thisā¦Ā she wasnāt going to pay for MY services either, because Iām also ātoo...
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 & NelsonĀ atĀ BrickĀ EntertainmentĀ (Commercial Only): šø Clear, crisp photography. Vibrant color. Above all, we want Casting to be able to SEE you in a thumbnail-sized photo. Definable archetypes. āInstant readā personality types that we see in commercials every day. Not suggesting costumes or broad ranges of ācharactersā but shades of the performer in different settings, playing roles with different...