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The Working Actor’s Mindset
[Headshots by Vanie] Isn’t this model absolutely gorgeous? 👇 I saw her while shopping online (photo courtesy of Lululemon) and it reminded me of two clients in one month who were so self-conscious about their teeth, it affected the process of taking their headshots. ONE CLIENT WANTED TO ENTIRELY CHANGE HER LOOK… she used clip-on teeth. Another one had a hard time letting her smile come through. I'm willing to bet this model had the same thoughts about her teeth-- until she landed this job. I completely understand it’s hard to get past your vanity 💅, BUT as an actor, it’s important you...
How To Avoid Getting Scammed In Hollywood
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] It’s unfortunate, but it happens— there are unscrupulous people in the industry just chomping at the bit to take advantage of vulnerable actors. I received a phone call from a manager. He’s a bit of a “talker” and he showered me with compliments about my work, saying he’s going to send clients my way. Months passed, and no one ever credited him as a referral source. I had long forgotten him when I received another call 📞 from him. He re-introduced himself, and asked me what kind of group discount I could offer his clients. I tried to come up with a...
What You Don’t Know (About Headshots) CAN Hurt You
[Professional Headshots by Vanie] I once had a conversation with a client who knew exactly what she wanted out of her headshot session… but said it wasn’t what she got. Let me explain… HOW DO YOU CONVINCE SOMEONE without an agent and without any experience, as in no credits on IMDB, that they don’t know what they don’t know? 🤔 My client had many grievances. They ranged from what her makeup should and shouldn’t look like, to what the eyes are supposed to communicate— all of which, in her opinion, rendered her headshots useless. Related Article: Speaking up about your needs and wants during...
Confused by all the advice about your headshot looks? Here’s how to gain clarity.
[Acting Headshots Examples by Vanie] These days, there are a lot of resources on marketing looks for headshots. With “Type Me” classes, look workshops, personal brand coaches, and stylists all giving you advice on looks, sometimes it can create more confusion than clarity. But back to my story, IF THE ADVICE YOU’RE GETTING IS CONTRADICTORY, WHO DO YOU LISTEN TO? 🤔 One of my clients hired a coach for advice on how she should market herself. Then, she hired a stylist who also gave her advice. Turned out those two people had slightly different opinions regarding her looks. When she...