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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...
Improvising is NOT about being funny!
[Digital Headshots by Vanie] Guest Blog by Bill Applebaum-teacher, actor, writer, director and founder of Actor’s Improv Studio. With an impressive list of credits on IMDB, Bill founded the Actor’s Improv Studio in Los Angeles over 15 years ago because he felt there was a need for improv classes that emphasized improvisation as a tool for people to further access their creativity and trust their instincts. Also see Bill's other insightful Guest Blog called "Don't try to figure out what they want, give them what they get!" ________________ We all hear about improvising, though some people...
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. Christy Rae Nunn: Wholesome Girl Next Door / Quirky Grad Student Arnell Powell: Edgy Detective / Young Dad Antonio Laudadio: Urban Love Interest / Rachel Li: Best Friend All too often, an actor just getting their feet wet in the...
Don’t try to figure out what they want– give them what they get!
[Best Actor Headshots by Vanie] Guest Blog by Bill Applebaum-teacher, actor, writer, director and founder of Actor's Improv Studio. Bill Applebaum came into my studio as a client, and I was so impressed with his philosophy on acting that I asked him to write a blog about it to share with you. First, a little about Bill. With an impressive list of credits on IMDB, Bill founded the Actor's Improv Studio in Los Angeles over 15 years ago because he felt there was a need for improv classes that emphasized improvisation as a tool for people to further access their creativity and trust their...