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How to Figure out Your Looks and Age Range Part II
[Headshots by Vanie] Read Part II If you don't have an agent, a coach, or a casting director giving you advice, the best way to figure out your target market is to watch prime-time TV as well as popular shows on cable and streaming services. 📺 But wait– don’t skip the commercials! Look for people WHO LOOK LIKE YOU, what they ‘re wearing and the roles they’re playing in TV shows as well as commercials. Once you figure out your target market, you’ll realize that you'll play the same character commercially as well as theatrically. 🎭 For example— once you categorize the roles, you’ll come up...
How To Figure Out Your Age Range + Looks Part I
[Headshot Photographer Vanie] Read Part I Do you know how to figure out your age range and looks? 🔍 The first question you'll need to answer is what your age range actually is. From there, you can assess the most common looks for that group. Most actors think that a larger age range is better for their career, but in fact, the opposite is true. A reasonable age range is five to seven years (unless you're under 13). Why? Because being specific with your marketing gives you a much better shot at getting in the door. During my many consultations, it's typical for a novice actor to suggest a...
Our Annual $55 Headshot Party and Raffle for a free photo session!
[Acting Headshots by Vanie] Every year, my associate and I throw a headshot party at the studio where we provide a "Mini" session for a super discounted price ($55) and we raffle off TWO free headshot sessions! It's a fun time with food and drinks, as well as a GREAT opportunity for potential clients to hang out and ask questions in person. Of course, the chance to win a free photo shoot is a HUGE bonus. This year our party is taking place on Saturday, June 1st, and I can't wait! Here are the details if you're interested. Hope to see you! Lindsey Warm: Girl Next Door / Amanda...
Know your “type” or throw money out the door!
[Top Headshot Photographers, by Vanie] A while back, while perusing Backstage, I stumbled upon an article on “How to find your Type and Book Work,” written by acting coach Carolyne Barry. I don't know Carolyne but her advice column was almost word-for-word what I tell actors to do to find their type in preparation for their headshot session… to actually book work. All too often, an actor just getting their feet wet in the business will email me for headshots and not have a clue how to answer my first question. “What looks are you going for?” 🎯 IF YOU HAVEN’T THOUGHT ABOUT what your age range...