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How I Feel When You Show Up and Say “I didn’t know what to bring”.
[Headshots by Vanie] If you're reading this, you're very likely one who reads what they sign, so go pour yourself a congratulatory cocktail! But in case you don't read everything you sign or receive by people you do business with, let me do what I can to smooth out your future transactions. THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM with people not reading these days. I'm sure it has something to do with the way we receive information. Our lives are increasingly moving at a fast pace which forces us to prioritize what we read, how much of it we read, and how much of it we skim over. Sometimes, I'm guilty of it...
How Vanity Can Cause You to Lose Sight of the Purpose of a Headshot.
[Headshots Photography by Vanie] What exactly is the purpose of a headshot? I know it sounds silly to ask that question, but if you will, let's deconstruct what happens to your headshot from start to finish— I promise I'm going somewhere with this. FIRST, YOU LIKELY SHARE THE IMAGES WITH YOUR AGENTS, and after they've made their choices, you probably pay a retoucher or your photographer to retouch some of your images. Then, you take steps to print a few 8x10s, as well as upload your headshots to casting sites like Actor’s Access. After your images are uploaded to casting sites, your agents...
Commercial vs. Theatrical Headshots: What’s the Difference?
[Professional Headshots by Vanie] The answer may seem obvious... ... but I sometimes hear actors talking about which photographer to choose based on whether or not the photographer is a commercial photographer or a theatrical one. And that always makes me think, don’t you want BOTH commercial and theatrical headshots out of ONE session? 😳 Here’s the question you should be asking: Can the photographer bring out both my commercial essences AND my theatrical essences? Related article: When You Hire a Photographer, What They Do is What You Get Because here's the thing, the line between...
Your Consultation is Preparation for Success
[Acting Headshots Examples by Vanie] The key to a successful headshot session is to prepare with your photographer. The question is… HOW do you do that? 🤔 Your initial interview with photographers will be the deciding factor on who you choose to work with. This may be based on their portfolio, price range, personality, and style (to see if it aligns with your brand.) However— after you’ve made your choice, one of the simplest actions you can take is to come up with a game plan 🎯 and have a consultation with your photographer. YOUR PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE: A list of the specific marketing looks...