[LA Headshot Photographers by Vanie]
When you’re searching for a headshot photographer, are you โinterviewingโ them by sending a few emails ๐ง back and forth?
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Is it really possible for you to know whether a photographer youโre going to spend a few hours with (whose images you expect results from) is the right one for you if you donโt even hear his or her voice?
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Allyson Smith: Detective / Creative Professional
MORE IMPORTANTLY, do you believe you can achieve results without preparing the photographer for what you need?
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Have you ever booked a session with a photographer you didnโt speak with, only to be disappointed with the results? ๐
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I often receive emails from actors who share with me their disappointment with headshots taken by another photographer, yet these same actors arenโt willing to get on the phone to speak with me during their research to share their expectations. ๐ค
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Amanda Romeo: Creative Professional / Hipster
Alastar Dimitrie: Professor / Anit-Hero
EVEN THOUGH I ENCOURAGE ACTORS TO CHAT WITH ME, many opt to email instead.
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Here are a few typical comments taken directly from our email exchanges:
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- โI am interviewing other photographers as well and will let you know what I decide.โ
- โIt is important to me to find the right photographer and get the right shots.โ
- โIโm very photogenic, but I have a hard time getting shots that really sell me.โ
- โI saw my friendโs headshots so I made an appointment with that photographer, but my headshots didnโt turn out well.โ
Callie Holt: BBQ Mom / Claire Burgi: Barista
Bruce Gale: Couple headshot for commercials
Sure, email is a good place to start the conversation, and perhaps even ask a few questions about prices, etcโฆ but only by speaking to the photographer can you have an in-depth discussion about your headshot goals. ๐ฅ
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Share with the photographer what you expect from the session, and learn about how that particular photographer works during the session.ย
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Elise Arndt: Upscale Business / Office Girl / Suburban Mom
Kassandra Rosales: BBQ Mom / Athlete
This is important, don’t you think? What if you don’t jive with them or their process?
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But also, I use the information you give me to share with you what you can bring to the session, so that Iโm better able to meet your expectations and do my job effectively.
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Liza Dean: 50’s Housewife / Heroine / Hipster
Liz Gates: / Nyla Patterson: Blue Collar / Student
Richelle Meiss: Lawyer / Best Friend
I SUGGEST YOU TAKE THE TIME and talk ๐ฒ the photographer youโre interested in to really interview them.
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Discuss your marketing needs and help them, help you, achieve your goals.
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Otherwise, youโll have no way way of determining who is the right photographer for you!
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So if you’re game, click here to schedule a chat!๐
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