You have to watch this interview with Actor Louis Lombardi by Helena Santos.
When Kaizen Headshots Los Angeles hits #8 on Google search – Actors save money!
September 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I’m pleased as punch to see Kaizen Photography on the first page of Google when you search the terms “Headshots L.A.”
So pleased that I’m offering $40 off any headshot session so long as this site remains on the first page.
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How to save money on your headshots: 2 for 1 Deal at Argentum and Kaizen Photography.
August 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The good folks at Argentum Photo Lab are offering actors a great 2 for 1 deal for the month of August.
This deal sounds so good, I’m matching their offer by offering a two shoots for the price of one.
You’ll book your first session with me and get a second session free. This gives you an opportunity to update your headshots within 18 months!
Book soon! Offer ends August 31. (additional discounts and specials do not apply)
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The Luckiest Actors in Hollywood
July 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Professional actors and Luck
Here are a few things you can do to improve your chances of being recognized as a professional.
1. Practice or study your craft.
2. Make contacts and nurture professional relationships.
3. Arrive prepared and on time.
Do these three things consistently well and you will have one half of the luck equation.
Luck = Preparedness + Opportunity
Great headshots come from being prepared. Click here: How to Prepare
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How to get Great Headshots in Los Angeles : “A Headshot is not a photograph, it is a marketing tool.” – Bonnie Gillespie
February 10, 2009 · 2 Comments
Actors in Los Angeles need to know what makes a great Headshot.
I’ve been reading L.A. casting Director Bonnie Gillespie’s latest edition of Self Management For Actors.
It is the most comprehensive guide to managing your career as an actor in Los Angeles.
In it she talks about Primary Type. Creating a Headshot that does its job as a marketing tool takes knowing your Primary Type – What buyers (Agents / Manager/ Casting Directors / Directors / Audience) want to buy from you as an actor.
To get a Headshot that gets you called in by Casting Directors you must know what it is you are selling as an individual and find a way to capture that image in an 8 x 10 Photo.
Bonnie posted a great Musecast video on her Facebook page from actress Helenna Santos.
Check out Helenna’s and all the Musecast Videos on YouTube.
If you are serious about a career in acting I urge you to get Self Management for Actors by Bonnie Gillespie. It will help you become more proactive in your career.
Stimulate the local Economy by picking it up it up at your local bookstore or ordering it at Amazon.
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Kaizen Photography and Sandra Oh
February 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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- Sandra Oh recieving the ACTRA Award of Excellence, Los Angeles, California
I recently had a chance to photograph Sandra Oh at the Canadian Consular’s residence, where she received the Award of Excellence from the Canadian actors union ACTRA. She is best known for her role in the Emmy Award winning T.V. series Grey’s Anatomy, where she plays Dr. Christina Yang. Ms. Oh was gracious and enthusiastic about receiving the award.
She talked of her days as a new actor fresh out of National Theatre School in Montreal. A proponent of the Theatre and Arts education she shared the importance of the Arts in her life and work.
The event was full of Canadian actors who live and work in L.A. A highlight for me was meeting Anthony De Longis for the second time. He is an America with Canadian working status and a member of ACTRA. We first met at the ACTRA Award of Excellence presentation for Kiefer Sutherland. Anthony is a horseman and weapons master specializing in sword and bullwhip. He’s trained Michelle Pfeifer and Harrison Ford to use the Bullwhip in their respective roles as Catwoman and Indiana Jones. You’ll recognize him in a cool fight scene with Jet Lee in the Wu Shu movie “Fearless”
Also in attendance was ACTRA Award of Excellence recipient Tanya Lee Williams from Young and the Restless and Emmy Award winner Gordon Clapp from NYPD Blue.
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Liisa Evastina – Los Angeles Chinatown Shoot by Kaizen Headshots
January 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Meet Liisa Evastina. She’s a talented Actress, Model, and Martial Artist. She recently launched her new website featuring many photos from Kaizen Photography Headshots.
Check out Liisa’s Website.
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Child Actors in L.A. have an edge when they get Professional Headshots made. Kaizen Photography
December 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Child Actors have an edge when they get Professional Headshots made.
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My daughter recently booked the Gap Kids Spring Collection. Her pics can be seen here http://www.gap.com/browse/subDivision.do?cid=6413
Her Headshot is a photo I made with the intention of landing this job. She got the job without Agency Representation.
I will be submitting to Agencies this Month now that I know she can handle herself on a shoot.
Every child is beautiful. So what makes your child stand out for Casting Directors when they are going through hundreds even thousands of photos?
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS! Competition is fierce in Los Angeles, even for children.
It shouldn’t cost too much to get Headshots for a Child Actor, because you have to update their images so frequently.
I believe in Target Marketing for Actors and Models. Once you understand what you want, focus your energy and efforts on attaining it.
I think you will see what I mean when you compare my daughter’s Headshot to the Photos used on the Gap Kids Website.
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Actors in Los Angeles need more than Headshots: The Power of YouTube
June 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
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If you haven’t put your demo reel on you personal website. You are hurting your chances of being discovered.
What if you haven’t worked enough to put anything on a Demo? Get creative and do what you love, and get it on You Tube!!
Check out what Tom Kiesche has come up with. He has a demo reel and is creative enough to make some funny videos with excellent production value.
“Its funny – cause its true”
Aaaaaaaand he can sing. – In the closet.
Visit his actor website.
Get out of your own way and make something happen! Tom is doing it, so can you.
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Headshots Los Angeles – Actors Websites Beyond Headshots
May 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
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Actors Websites Marketing Your Image Online.
Headshots aren’t enough anymore!
Los Angeles Actress Narmar Hanna takes her career seriously. She’s trained at Playhouse West in North Hollywood. And continues to develop herself with Screen writing classes at Fusion Film and Theatre Company.
Her website goes live this month.
GET an additional image FREE from your session if you mention my blog!
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