Vanie Poyey Photography

Vanie Poyey Photography The Los Angeles headshot photographer for actors who don't like to pose! Photography coach. I do what I do because I want to help you succeed.
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I want to empower you with the tools you need to market yourself. My goal is not to give you the most beautiful LA headshots or business headshots you’ve ever taken, my goal is to give you headshots with life instead of vacant stares. Whether you’re an actor, a business person or looking for social media + dating headshots, my goal is to give you headshot photos that specifically showcase your ran

ge without pushing you against type. My goal is to figure out your stereotype, your essence and to capitalize on it. I do this by consulting with you, by directing you every step of the way and by producing specific marketing looks that will help get you in the door. I am the LA headshot photographer for people who refuse to pose. Click here for more info and ask me how I can help you!

I’ve seen actors waste big money on headshots that never got them a single audition.Because they make these headshot mis...
09/13/2026

I’ve seen actors waste big money on headshots that never got them a single audition.

Because they make these headshot mistakes over and over again.

✨ If you’re done wasting money on headshots that don’t work, DM me.

Hi, 👋 I’m Vanie (Vah-nee), the Los Angeles headshot photographer for actors who don’t like to pose.

🔃 Share with an actor who never gets auditions.

09/07/2026

How to get effective headshots 👇

This is the mindset shift you need as an actor.

❌ Headshots are not just “nice” pictures of you.

✅ Headshots are about giving your agents the marketing tools they need to get you auditions.

So what makes a headshot effective?

An effective headshot showcases the specific roles you’d auditon for AND your personality.

But stop taking shortcuts!

✨ Invest in a pro headshot photographer who understands industry standards and can guide you with your looks.

Hi 👋 I’m Vanie, the headshot photographer for actors who don’t like to pose.

🔃 Share with an actor whose headshots are not working right now. Let’s fix that!

All you need to know about acting headshot rules👇Rules are created because somebody somewhere messed up.We’ve heard it a...
09/01/2026

All you need to know about acting headshot rules👇

Rules are created because somebody somewhere messed up.

We’ve heard it all!

⚡️Don’t wear jewelry in headshots

⚡️No scarfs

⚡️No graphics

⚡️No patterns

⚡️No red lipstic

⚡️No hands

The list is long.

BUT no casting director ever said, “Don’t bring that actor in because they’re wearing jewelry in their headshots.””

In fact, no agent or manager ever asked my actors for a re-shoot because we “broke the rules.”

Why?

Because rules don’t matter.

The only thing that matters is that you EFFECTIVELY convey the character you’re going for in your headshot. That’s it.

This is where newbie photographers don’t know how to guide you and make costly mistakes.

Ask yourself this ONE quesion and you’ll be able to decide if you should do something or if you shouldn’t.

💁🏼‍♀️Does this help clarify my look?

✅ If the answer is yes, then go for it.

If the answer is “I don’t know but I really want to wear it” then you’re doing something to satisfy your own desires and not to clarify the character.

❌ In that case, the answer is no, don’t do it.

Let me know if you’ve every had a re-shoot request because of one of these rules. ⏬

08/24/2026

Here’s how to pick your specific looks👇

Comment with the word ✨looks✨ and I’ll send The Ultimate Look Guide for Actors straight to your DM.

THEN...

✨ Simply pick out the headshot looks that resonate with you as an actor.

❌ Don’t over complicate this process.

Ask yourself these two questions...

✅ What roles can I believably play based on how I look?

AND

✅ What roles can I believably play based on my essence?

🔃 Share this with actor friends who could use the look guide too!

Featured here: Actress Alexa Rose 🎬
💄Makeup by: Julie Hirji | makeup + hair

08/21/2026

If you want to be a working actor 👇

This is the mindset shift you need about headshots.

❌ Headshots are not just “nice” pictures of you.

✅ Headshots are about giving your reps the marketing tools they need to get you auditions.

So they should showcase the specific roles you’d auditon for.

✨ Invest in a pro headshot photographer who understands how to market you.

Hi 👋 I’m Vanie, the headshot photographer for actors who don’t like to post.

👣 Follow for more headshot tips like this one!

🎬 Featuring actress Alexa Rose
💄Makeup by Julie Hirji | makeup + hair

05/07/2026

Raise your hand if you dread headshots!✋

The secret to a great experience is:

✅ Working with a headshot photographer who directs you and doesn’t just pose you.

Cuz you’re an actor, not a model.

You act in front of the camera, you don’t pose.

✅ Working with a photographer who collaborates with you.

Cuz creating characters with life is a two-way street.

Actors can’t do it in a bubble.

If my approach to headshots resonates ⏬

✨Comment with the word “book” and I’ll DM you the link to book so you make 2026 your best year yet!

It’s the hard truth, but “perfect” headshots don’t book acting jobs. Character does.So many actors try to hide the very ...
04/14/2026

It’s the hard truth, but “perfect” headshots don’t book acting jobs. Character does.

So many actors try to hide the very things that make them unique and castable.

But what you might see as a “flaw” is what a casting director sees as your unique differentiation.

Share this post if it helped you with more acceptance!🫶

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10636 Burbank Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA
91601

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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