My photography published in Vanity Fair

Check out my interior and garden photography from Malibu California published in this month's Vanity Fair.  To book a stay or form more information on the Malibu Ranch visit their website.

Published in C Magazine

Check out my interior and garden photography for the The Malibu Ranch in this month's C Magazine. 

A Client Blogs About Her Headshot Photographer Search

Finding the right headshot photographer is no easy task. Not only do you have to like the photographer's style and body of work, you have to jive with them!  In fact I think that's one of the most important things to consider when shopping for a photographer. 

If you don't feel comfortable chatting with a photographer face to face, chances are pretty high that you won't be able to open up to them when you're on camera.

A recent client Kat Primeau blogs about her journey in shopping for a headshot photographer.  Until reading her post a few minutes ago, I had no idea I was one of six photographers she met with before choosing Busken Studio.  I'm honored.

What makes a good headshot?

My Shoot with Actor Paul Gregory

Yesterday I had the opportunity to work with a true master of the craft, actor Paul Gregory.  The UK import now calls Los Angeles home where he continues to make waves on screen and on stage.

Client Ben Johnstone on ABC Family's 10 Things I Hate About You

Check out the clip of Busken Hollywood Headshot Studio headshot client Benjamin Stone on the ABC Family show - "10 Things I hate about you."

Shoot with Lizzie Weiss

Check out my pictures from my shoot with Actress / Singer Lizzie Weiss.  If you're a High School Musical Fan you might remember Lizzie from the Broadway musical version of the show where she played Martha Cox.   Lizzie is represented theatrically by Don Buchwald and Associates -LA  and CESD for Equity / Musical Theater bookings.  Look out for her on the small screen very soon!

Client Books ABC Family Guest Star + National Audi Commercial

Busken Studio would like to congratulate our client Benjamin Stone on his recent bookings.

• A recurring Guest Star role on the hit ABC Family show - "10 Things I hate about you."  

•  National Commercial for Audi USA 

This UK import is quickly rising the Hollywood ladder - keep an eye one him!

Shoot with Bill Dawes

I had the pleasure of shooting the very funny comic Bill Dawes a few weeks ago.  Bill has done it all - from Stand-up Comedy specials, to guest stars on Law and Order, to grabbing the lead in a few Feature Films, and Soaps, he's the veritable Swiss army knife in show biz!

If you're a soap fan you might recognize him from his current recurring role on "All my Children" where he plays the role of "Val".  You can catch Bill on stage week days at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood where he's sure to make you laugh and squirm.  Check out his very funny and definitely offensive comedy channel on youtube. 

My Editorial Photography in Dolce Magazine

Check out my portrait of designer Suzan Fellman in Dolce Magazine.  To see her amazing design work check out her website.

Frank's Headshot Shoot

Here are a few of my favorite looks from my shoot last week with Frank.

Congrats to Aaron McPherson

Props go out to our client Aaron McPherson for booking a Guest Star on NCIS!  Aaron recently completed shooting the episode where he played the role of First Sergeant Louis Tibbens. Check out the video below his Busken Studio headshots.

Video of Aaron McPherson guest starring on CBS's NCIS

Aaron Mcpherson is also a high respected acting coach in Los Angeles.  For more on Aaron McPherson visit his website.  For more on classes and coaching check out Aaron McPherson Acting Studio.

More Clients Booking

I'd like to congratulate our headshot client Cesar Arambula for booking a huge McDonald's Commercial!  Cesar is represented commercially in Los Angeles by AKA Talent Agency.  Check out the commercial below.

Child Actors Booking Work

A big congratulations goes out to our client Jayden for booking his first commercial for Publix grocery stores!  Jayden is represented by Abrams Artists Agency LA office. 

Headshot Shoot with Crystal

I've been a little back loged in my posting to the blog.   Here are two favorites of mine from my shoot yesterday. Crystal had a bunch great looks that I'll post soon.  For more great head shots check out my headshot portfolio site.

My Shoot with Jason

Today I shot actor / director Jason Fisher.  You might know Jason's familiar face from one of his many media appearances accompanying the documentary film he directed called "Swing State" which came out in 2008.  After doing a bunch of on camera hosting on the East Coast, Jason has settled in LA to focus on writing, acting and hosting.  These are just a few of my personal favorites from our shoot today. 

My Sunday Shoot

Tyler is an accomplished voiceover actor looking to pickup an on camera commercial agent.  He's got a great, unique look that is just perfect for commercials.  This is one of my favorite looks from our shoot last sunday. 

Samantha's Headshots

What makes LA Headshots different from NY Headshots?

The most blaring difference is that the best LA headshots are shot with natural light.  Since its bright and sunny in Los Angles almost every day of the year, LA photographers are able to shoot all of their clients in the best light known to man - Natural Light.  The first picture to the left was shot with natural light.  See how nice and warm the lighting is?  The second picture to the left was shot with a flash - the  lighting is cold and harsh - it looks like a NY headshot.

Flashes or strobe lighting is great for print and high fashion photography but it doesn't look like film lighting.  Since Commercials, Television Shows and Films are shot with gigantic hot lights that replicate sun light - Directors and producers want to know what you'll look like under the lights that they're using on set, which is why everyone in LA prefers "Natural Light Headshots". 

The other main advantage of natural light photography is that it allows the photographer to fire off up to 6 photos a second - replicating the feel of being captured by a motion picture camera. With flashes the photographer can only take one shot every 1.5 seconds which often leads to them missing the "moment". 

The third reason the top LA Headshot Photographers work looks different from New York photographers is STYLE.  Every photographer has a different style.  Broadway Playbill headshots have a more old school vibe.  Often they're black and white, posed and 80's feeling to me.  That style of photography just doesn't cut it in the fast paced casting world of Hollywood. Headshots need to represent you, speak for you, make you interesting to buyers and get you in the room to audition. 

So you're wondering, "Where do I start?"  I recommend the photographers gallery on LA Casting.  You can browse a variety of the top headshot photographers and see who's work stands out and speaks to you. 

Lastly give the photographer a call - speak with them and see if you jive with them.  They're is nothing worse than working with someone you just don't connect with.  You've got a lot of choices in LA,  just be sure to do your research.  Get great pictures, get out, audition, book!  Live your dreams!

Shoot with Christian

A few weeks ago I worked with a very familiar model you may recognize.  Christian is a  very well established model with top representation around the globe.  Over the last few years he's been developing his acting chops and now calls Los Angeles home.  Christian was sent to me by his commercial agent who was looking for some solid non-modely commercial actor headshots. We captured a variety of looks which have helped led to a steady stream of auditions for him.