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An Actor Writes, Directs and Edits: the “AHA” Moment!
[Best Headshots in LA by Vanie] Guest blogger: Mark Sande I recently worked with Mark Sande, a very talented actor (trust me I know from all the range I got) who has written a script that he not only he directed, but edited as well! I asked him to guest blog and share the lessons he learned from the experience. What was interesting to me, communicated verbally, was that he discovered that if an editor falls in love with your take, he will edit around your take! The Friday I shot with Vanie was in the middle of a busy time for me. I had a singing date coming up the following week, and I was...
Headshot Dos and Don’ts: An Agent’s Perspective
[Headshot Photography by Vanie] Blog written by guest blogger Mike O'Dell - Bobby Ball Talent Agency. I've worked with Mike O'Dell for over seven years now. Mike is a hard working no none-sense actor's agent. His experience of 11+ years, first at SBV and now at BBA, two well recognized agencies, definitely gives his words weight so I asked him to guest blog. A wise actor would take his advice! Headshot Perspective – My Opinion Get a real photographer. Nothing is more lame for an actor than being surrounded by dozens of professional headshots while theirs is SO bad the DMV wouldn’t accept...
8 Questions To Ask When Shopping For Headshots
[Headshots in Los Angeles by Vanie] When I get calls from potential clients, I often only hear one question: "What is your price?" Price is certainly a factor in choosing a headshot photographer, but what are some other questions to ask while shopping around? To compare apples to apples, it's important to also ask what the headshot package includes for the price. The following are a list of additional questions that should be on your list when shopping around! How long is the session? How many final images will I receive? How many marketing looks? How and when will I view my images? Will I...
Why Are Some Headshot Photographers so F$%&^# Expensive?
[Headshots Los Angeles Price by Vanie] Headshots are expensive to make! Professionals fully invested in their craft pay a high price for the ability to create quality images. To start, professional equipment is expensive. Prosumer cameras cost upwards of $2700. Pro cameras cost upwards of $8000. Multiple cameras for backups in case of failure on the job are a necessity. Pro lenses are $1200 and up. Most of us own at least five. Flash units cost $400 and up. Then there are computers. Computers with mega fast multiple processors and mega large RAM, to handle super large files coming out...