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I’m published! The new book about how to succeed as creatives in an evolving business climate!
[Hollywood Headshots by Vanie] The ASMP Guide to New Markets in Photography Last year the book ASMP Guide to New Markets in Photography was released! To sum it up, this book is about changes in our industry due to technology, economy, the internet and what we can do to stop from sinking! Edited by the late and much missed Susan Carr, an advocate of education for photographers, the book is authored as a collaborative effort. Some of the most influential members of the American Society of Media Photographers have contributed including consultant and photographer-Judy Hermann, ...
How to stand out from the crowd
[Actors Headshots by Vanie] I celebrated a birthday not too long ago and received a ton of birthday wishes on Facebook even though I'm never on Facebook! Though there is something superficial about social media friends wishing you a happy birthday, it still somehow feels good when people take a moment to do so. When I got back into the studio that week, much to my surprise, one of my clients had sent me a Birthday card in the mail. Yes, an actual birthday card snail-mailed 🐌! I felt so many things at once. I was shocked that a client, almost a stranger, would take the time to purchase a...
NY Headshots vs. LA: Things to Know Before You Move
[Great Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] I've been working as a headshot photographer for over 26 years in Los Angeles. Over the years, I’ve learned that there is a big difference between what is considered an acceptable headshot in LA, versus what is considered acceptable in NY or any other market for that matter. Out of towners arriving in LA are all too familiar with the experience of being asked to get a new set of “LA-style” headshots. What they're being asked for are specific marketing looks that showcase their age range and the auditions they'll be targeting. BEING THAT OTHER MARKETS...
Too old for Hollywood? Never!
[The Best Headshot Photographer in Los Angeles -- Vanie] Have you noticed a massive spike in shows revolving around mature characters in their 30s, 40s, and up? 🤔 In recent years, I’ve observed a noticeable INCREASE in programs centered on seasoned characters, and a DECLINE in the traditional "teen-oriented" dramas that used to dominate network TV. Shows like The Morning Show, The Bear, Yellowstone, Succession, and The Last of Us are on our watch-lists far more than their younger counterparts like Euphoria or Outer Banks. But I feel like there was a time when shows such as Dawson’s Creek,...