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Three tips to help you book the job!
[Commercial Headshots Los Angeles by Vanie] Guest Blogger: Associate Photographer Kayvon Esmaili A working actor as well as an amazing photographer, my associate, Kayvon Esmaili is a multi-talented artist and shoots for me for those on a tighter budget! I asked him to guest blog and share with you three tips that have helped him book the job. ----------- In my 10+ years as an actor, I've starred in over twenty national commercials. I've come away with one certainty about auditioning: The sooner you stop trying to control the outcome, the more likely you’ll be to book. I spent the earlier...
Post-Work: What happens after you take my headshots?
[Female Headshot Photographers Los Angeles - Vanie] Recently I was asked by one of my clients if he'd be walking out with a CD of images after we finished our session. FIRST OF ALL-- pahlease, CDs are so yesterday. We deliver our files digitally, and technically he could, but the images wouldn't be up to par if I handed them over straight from the camera in their RAW form. So the short answer was no. Maurice Franklin: Creative Professional /Traci Taira: Secretary Aaron Bray: Gamer / Security Guard / Blue Collar Dad Denise Nicholson: Upscale Villain / BBQ Mom For the long answer, here's what...
Hollywood Pitfalls: One Actress’s Story of a Lesson Learned
[Headshot Photography Santa Monica by Vanie] Blog written by Sarah D. I'm honored to have my returning client Sarah D. as a guest blogger on this post! I think her story is well written and an invaluable source of information for the novice actor. Please enjoy and share! We have all heard it before: “It’s called show business.” "Well, yeah, duh,” we all say to ourselves, but the reality of it is that very few actors actually understand the business aspect of it. We’ve all taken classes, read books, drowned ourselves in plays—truly committed ourselves to the craft—but when it comes to...
How to effectively use wardrobe for your headshots
[Headshot Photographers LA by Vanie] It seems that one of the biggest challenges when preparing for a headshot session is how to put together a wardrobe that best represents the looks you are trying to achieve. Here are some simple guidelines to help you with your selections! For a "Mom" or a "Dad" look, plaids, cardigans and sweaters with layers are always the safest way to communicate caretaker on a still photo. The "Professional" look is best demonstrated with the obvious suit and tie for men, or for the ladies, a suit with a blouse or a button-down shirt. For the "Young Professional"...