The Photography & Headshot Blog

Follow me on this journey, as I strive to live for the almighty God, thrive in a massive city as a Los Angeles Photographer, and ultimately share the beauty of this world through portraiture.

Professional models in the Los Angeles area have incredible skills that they need to show through their photography headshots. They can make nearly anything they do look good! When you've been blessed with good looks, it can easily give you the confidence you need to perform well in front of a camera.

HOW MODELING HEADSHOTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM ACTING HEADSHOTS IN LOS ANGELES

April 27th, 2022

Local Los Angeles headshot photographers know and understand the importance of creating some amazing actor headshots that will please the eyes of the casting director. Casting directors can be very intense and demanding people.

Why Acting Headshots in LA Matter To Casting Directors

February 22nd, 2022

Your headshot is easily one of the most valuable aspects of your career as an actor. Having a portfolio of great headshots is a sure way to make sure you get taken seriously as an actor by managers, agents, and casting directors. Terrible headshots can, in many ways, be the sign of an actor who doesn't take their career seriously...

5 Headshot Photography Tips For Your Headshots in Los Angeles.

January 13th, 2022

He himself has given me this great career in Hollywood and allowed me to be a blessing to so many people I’ve met. He allowed me to overcome the dark side of the industry and He can help you on your Journey as well – by providing you with the perfect headshot!

THE DARK SIDE OF THE ACTING INDUSTRY

December 22nd, 2021

I myself know this journey far too well as I have lived it myself. It’s time like these that you need an affordable headshot photographer to help you build your portfolio without breaking the bank.

WHY AFFORDABLE HEADSHOTS IN LOS ANGELES ARE IMPORTANT FOR ACTORS

December 12th, 2021

The emotions and depth the actors on screen possessed to produce these captivating performances never ceased to amaze me. Now as an adult. I have surprisingly found a way to explore that aspect of my childhood that I loved so much, while providing great headshots in Los Angeles to up-and-coming artists.

THE PERKS OF BEING A HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER

December 12th, 2021

In your youth, big dreams and aspirations are nearly all that you think about. I know as a kid in elementary school, all I looked forward to was being older and finally becoming an actor. I loved the spectacle of movies and truly thought that that life was for me.

Words of Advice for Young Actors Looking For A Career and Character Actor Headshots

November 11th, 2021

A portfolio of solid commercial headshots can be a great tool for any actor looking to break out into the world of television commercials. In general, many times commercials are about being relatable and allowing your inner-self to really shine through. Furthermore, these commercials can be shot anywhere. This means that you will need outdoor and indoor professional headshots.

An Analysis of 3 Commercial Headshots

October 21st, 2021

The strongest way to show your agent your range is through various theatrical headshot looks. Our team can work to ensure your creative, female and male headshots in Los Angeles are done professionally.

An Analysis of 3 Creative, Female & Male Theatrical Headshots

October 21st, 2021

Strong Body Language is key to an actor’s success in many different ways. In the audition room, a confident yet friendly body posture will ensure the casting directors in the room that this actor knows how to handle themselves. In improvisation classes, actors are taught to make strong choices in posture and body language when developing a character. This is a critical step that is so often forgotten about when taking acting portfolio headshots in LA. So here are the steps you can take to master posing and body language in your next professional acting headshot! session.

THE ART OF POSING FOR ACTING HEADSHOT

August 25th, 2021

In the world of an actor, the are two main domains on which you can focus, theatrical & commercial. Now, there are tons of breakdowns inside and outside of these two categories: i.e. comedic headshots, character headshots, etc. But when navigating the headshot world on the journey of properly choosing a good headshot photographer, you're going to want to recognize the distinction between a strong theatrical headshot vs. a commercial one.

Commercial Vs. Theatrical Headshots (5 Quick Tips)

February 24th, 2021

It's January 2021 and I'm two years into the married life with my forever gorgeous wife Maritza. We just made it through the terrible year of 2020 and I've decided to look back on the previous years and dwell on what images I've created that have truly fulfilled me and made me realize that life is special.

5 of my favorite la wedding photos

January 27th, 2021

Any big wedding day is filled with a slurry of amazing details and moments brides want and crave to see. From special gifts from grandparents, to cherished heirlooms, to floral accents and, there are so many details to explore on a wedding day that make for an amazing photo gallery at the end of the night.

TOP 8 WEDDING DAY DETAILS For PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN LA

January 19th, 2021

This is the first and definitely most important tip I can give you for engagement photograhy. Though it might not seem much like a tip, it is vital as it makes all the other tips much easier if you succeed on this one. I know many clients who have chosen the wrong photographer for important occasions for one reason or another.

5 Quick Tips for Professional Engagement Photos

December 21st, 2020

Headshots, oh headshots, As actors, we love them and we hate them, but sadly, we can't live without them. Every Actor at some point has come to the realization that character actor headshots in Los Angeles is the necessary evil that can sometimes make or break our careers. Though we LOVE being in front of a moving camera, a regular camera, not so much. Odd, I know.

TOP 5 HEADSHOT LOOKS EVERY ACTOR MUST HAVE

December 10th, 2020

As an actor myself, I’ve heard far too many horror stories of other actors spending WAY too much on headshots in Los Angeles and not getting nearly good enough headshots to justify the price.

7 Mistakes actors make with headshot sessions (& Tips to avoid them)

November 18th, 2020

As a photographer, light is considered not only your best friend but its also your wife, your child, your boss, and could be compared to nearly any other meaningful relationship we humans have. Sounds weird, I know, but as "painters of light" photographers must understand light in the most personal of ways.

5 Steps For Perfect Headshot Lighting

November 10th, 2020

Wedding Planning can quite easily become an overwhelming task. A task that everyone keeps telling you that you're supposed to enjoy, yet you just can't seem to keep your head afloat of all the planning. Typically the biggest help of all, you may not even be utilizing. And that's your photographer.

5 Things Your Wedding Photographer wish you knew

April 27th, 2019

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