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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? 🤔 Haley Leitman: Intern / Guys' Girl / Hero Jane A. Johnston: Upscale Grandmother / Henry Kemp: Professor One of my clients hired a coach for advice on how she should market herself. Then, she hired a stylist who also gave her...
I Just Told Someone I’m Not The Photographer For Them
[Written By One of Top Headshot Photographers Vanie Poyey] I recently had an interesting consultation with someone on the phone. She LOVED my work and she was very interested in shooting with me. As usual, I started to ask questions about “type” and any notes she may have from her reps to share with me. Her response was that she had done headshots with “types” in the past, and it didn’t work for her… so this time she wanted to shoot “general” headshots. Sabrina Miller: From top left: Casual Business/Edgy Heroine/Creative Professional/Best Friend or Sidekick WAIT WHAT? HOLD ON THERE! 🤚...
Different Looks Didn’t Work For You So Now You Should Get General Headshots, Right?
[Los Angeles Headshots by Vanie] Let's say you’ve done the whole “different looks” thing multiple times. It didn’t work for you, so you’re 💯 over it. NOW, you're going for “general” headshots. Well– wait a minute! I bet you haven’t really done the “different looks” thing at all! Different looks DOES NOT mean changing outfits and giving the same sexy face in each one! Bruce Baker: Western / 70's Blue Collar / Detective Caroline O'Neil: Upscale Business - Lawyer / Blue Collar Mom I can’t tell you how many people come to me and COMPLAIN about specific looks not working for them. Then,...
Nail That Rep Meeting With The Following 10 Steps
[Actor Headshots by Vanie] Congratulations! You caught the attention of an agent, and they want to meet you in PERSON! So... what now? Your meeting with a talent agent or manager is much more than a casual meet-and-greet, so it's SUPER important to be prepared and treat it just as you would an audition. I recently sat down with Chris Giovanni, talent manager for CGEM Talent, to get his take on the top ten things you can do to make an unforgettable impression and absolutely NAIL your meeting. SO, HERE'S 10 TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEETING: 1. Research who you are...