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“There is no copyright.”
[Headshot Photography LA by Vanie] "THERE IS NO COPYRIGHT," he said, speaking over me when I attempted to explain why I don't give out all the high resolution images with my packages. In a very antagonistic tone, he said it again after I attempted to explain a second time. "No no no, there is no copyright, who does that?" So I wished him luck, and hung up the phone. The actor will remain unnamed, but I was a little perturbed by the hypocrisy of this fellow "artist" during this one-way conversation which started as an inquiry of my services. Musicians live on royalties, actors live on...
Headshots, and how Casting Directors interact with them.
[Best Headshot Photographers in LA by Vanie] A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting with Scott Frank, an anthropologist who specializes in studying Hollywood, to discuss headshots. When I read the paper based on his research, I was fascinated to read about my business PURELY from the perspective of a study. I was particularly fascinated by the section on casting directors, part of which Scott agreed to share here. Are headshots really not as important as actors think? Judge for yourself! ------------ Hi there. My name is Scott Frank, and I’m a professional anthropologist...
The Backstage Spotlight Issue on Headshots
[LA Headshots for Actors by Vanie] I was once asked by what was then Backstage West (an industry publication before they went online as Backstage.com) to give my input on what actually makes a headshot effective. My advice then was the same as it is now, because while the industry may change, marketing doesn't. So here it is, my advice on what makes a headshot effective: 👇 Your headshot should not simply be a pretty picture, which is a trap most novice actors fall into. Your headshot is a marketing tool. So instead… 1️⃣ Your headshots need to market you SPECIFICALLY for the type of roles...
What do YOU look for in a makeup artist?
[Best Actor Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Over the years, when it comes to headshots, I’ve heard all the nightmare stories, as well as all the praises about makeup artists. Because I’ve heard it all, I have VERY SPECIFIC criteria when working with a makeup artist to make sure you have the best experience possible with the best results. ✨ Danny Keary: Pimp / Best Friend Audrey Wasilewski: Working Class / Lawyer / Secretary For one, I look at their work and make sure they're talented. A website is a must cuz if they only have Instagram, it's usually a sign they're unprofessional or new. Two,...