There’s a reason our actor clients come back to us year after year – we know what agents love & we deliver on every single shoot! Headshots for any age should always POP, but with children, it’s so important that the pictures be vibrant as well.
Actor headshots kids are offered by photographers of all kinds, but be sure you’re hiring someone who has worked with children for a while to ensure the most pro pics possible! See you soon!
It’s been a wild Pilot Season for everyone! And this RAIN! Wow. Are we in Seattle or what?! Stay safe out there while driving to all your auditions, it’s just nuts out there! We’ve had to reschedule so many shoots due to this crazy rain, we are crazy busy trying to get everyone in for their amazing kids headshots sessions! But we are here for you! Please don’t hesitate to give us a call and book a session soon!
With about 25 combined years of experience shooting kids headshots Brandin & Amanda Max create the best pics in Los Angeles. Studios in 2 locations: Thousand Oaks – a spacious & beautiful home studio with amazing light. Los Angeles fully equipped studio with tons of great surrounding areas to shoot those outdoor shots as well. When you’re ready to book your shoot, give us a call and we’ll set up the perfect shoot!
Booking a session for kids headshots can be overwhelming with so many photographers and choices. Years ago parents could just snap a shot in the backyard and agents were fine with that. But, these days agents and managers expect high quality headshots that fit an industry standard….which ensures that your kid (and you) look like seasoned pros. Pictures matter. With 14 years experience, Amanda Max & Brandin Shaeffer can make sure that you have the tools you need to kill it in this fun, exciting and competitive industry!
Brandin & Amanda have been shooting kid actor headshots in LA & Thousand Oaks for over 14 years. Whether your child is brand new to the business, or has been working professionally since birth, you’ll be in excellent hands! We direct and work with our model until we’ve gotten everything their agent/mgr is going to be expecting.
To see more of our work at our MxB studio FB page. Contact Brandin for more info! 310.622.5819
Los Angeles is a big city and it’s not always easy to find the right photographer for your child. It’s all about finding someone who can communicate with the actor properly in a way that will allow them to understand the different emotions they need to portray.
Headshots must have a wide variety of looks so that agents and managers can use the right one when submitting for roles. We’ve got a great list of looks that we depend on for headshots to help you maximize your money and time spent.
Next time you’re looking for a photographer to get headshots for your kids call us ! 310-622-5819
Choosing a kids headshot photographer isn’t easy. There are honestly several really talented photogs in Los Angeles that do a great job with kids. We work to set ourselves apart by offering “real world” locations for at least your child’s Commercial Headshot – since Commercial Agents tend to love that candid, fresh, “real” look. You’ll notice in the 2 pics above, the Theatrical Headshot is shot in our studio, whereas the Commercial shot in the braids and tee is shot just around the corner from our studio for that natural light breezy feel that’s so popular in commercials!
Next time you’re looking for a kids headshot photographer in LA, give us a call! 310.622.5819
There is a lot of information out there on what wardrobe to bring when shooting headshots for kids – everyone has a slightly different take on things. If y0u’re already signed with a talent agent, you should absolutely go with their preferences. If you’re shopping reps, you’ll want to follow as many universal rules as possible. For the most part, sticking with SOLID colors is safe. But, just bringing a bunch of bright tees can be an oversimplification. Make sure to bring wardrobe pieces with different “character” to them. Example: Solid pale beach blouse (ethereal). Bright solid pink tee (spunky). Faded Denim Jacket (earthy). They’re all SOLID in color but each has it’s own vibe!
Hope this helps the next time you book a headshots for kids photoshoot!
At Max Brandin Photography we’ve always been big on getting the absolute most for your money and time….which is why we encourage parents to consider combining their kid headshots session with a quick, fun, and easy family portrait session. Some simple coordinating of wardrobe & a few minutes put toward a little hair & makeup for mom & or non-actor siblings gives us the opportunity to get some spontaneous and beautiful pictures shot in a No Pressure setting…. We never charge an additional amount for a quickie family portrait added on to your kids headshot sesh.
((( “Quickie Family Sesh” is no additional charge and inlcudes 35 frames. If you’d like a more extensive family session added to your child’s headshot session, there is typically only a $50-$100 additional charge, depending on the size of your family and the location you’d like to shoot!!! ))) We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have, as well as consult you about hair/makeup/wardrobe. Just contact us at 310.622.5819 to book a kid headshots session!
If you are a parent with one or more children who act in Los Angeles or Thousand Oaks (or who just want to jump in for a quick shoot with their sister or brother) it’s a nice way to get a good bang for your buck by combining the shoots. Above you’ll see two siblings who ‘doubled up’ on their headshots and saved mom a lot of time. If you can find a photographer who can handle the kids, this is the best way to save yourself some time. The right photographer will know how to divide the time up evenly and allow all the children to have multiple outfit sessions (if desired) by themselves and then also include shots together as well. This way mom also gets some fun family photos for next year’s calendar!
For more info visit our site! Also check out our facebook page!!
When shooting headshots for teens and young adults layers are essential. This look is more of a hipster look, you can break all the rules with accessories and hats (slouchie beanies, etc). The more layers to play with the better! Start with a jacket and a hat, shoot with and without hat, take jacket off with another layer underneath and keep working with different pairings of layers and accessories for each look to get the most out of your shoot. This way you can turn 4 looks into 18 various looks when getting Headshots for your Teen Actors in LA & Thousand Oaks. For more info visit our site, to see more work go to our Facebook Page.
When getting headshots for your teenager, you want to make sure that you shoot both looks that work for their younger age range and their older age range. For example, if they’re 16, they can probably still play 14 as well as even 18. So, get some shots that look younger and some that feel a bit older and even edgier. Headshots for Teens can be tricky because of this, so go with a photographer who has lots of experience shooting kids and teens headshots in LA & Thousand Oaks.
For more examples of kids and teen headshots, visit our FB page, or contact us through our site.
Female photographers Amanda Max Weber & Brandin Shaeffer have been shooting actors for well over a decade. Choosing a photographer who will know how to expertly direct your child helps you get an amazing variety in energy, smiles, serious expressions & smirks….key elements to making your agent or manager super super happy with the images.
Acting Headshots for Kids Los Angeles & Thousand Oaks – Specializing in Commercial, Theatrical, Print, Editorial, & Family Photography as well.
To view more samples of recent work, visit our studio Facebook Page. To schedule a photoshoot, call Brandin’s cel 310.622.5819 or go thru our Site Contact Page.
Our actor & model above, Spencer, came to us from a music background, with an interest in branching out commercially ….which is obviously a great way to cross promote your talent if you’re a kid whose a double or triple threat. Nowadays, more than ever, agents are excited to take on new talent that has already proven themselves in another artistic medium, such as singing, songwriting & playing a musical instrument. The looks above show both sides of Spencer’s personality: Crazy fun Nickelodeon/Disney kid …..and total Teen Heartthrob. We’re so looking forward to what this young man will do next!!!
To view more recent samples of our work in headshots for kids & teens in Los Angeles visit our studio FB page To schedule a shoot visit our Site Contact Page, or give us a call! Brandin’s cel: 310.622.5819
Kids are mini-adults….and they are AWESOME. Out of every type of photography we shoot, kids headshots is our favorite – and that’s because kids are so present & alive. Every picture is gorgeous….or hilarious….or so touching it brings tears to your eyes.
For recent samples of our work, visit our studio FB page
To schedule a session, visit our site contact page, or call Brandin’s Cel 310.622.5819
kids headshots newbury park, thousand oaks female photographers Amanda Max Weber & Brandin Shaeffer
Brandin Shaeffer & Amanda Max Weber make up MaxBrandin Photography – shooting headshots los angeles, and 2 locations for your convenience 🙂 Brandin & Amanda have worked together since 2001, when they formed LA Casting Couch, becoming the first headshot photography studio in LA to shoot Color Headshots. In the past few years, we’ve begun to focus more on Kids & Teens, with results that have put MxB on the referral lists of dozens of agents & mgrs. If you’re needing help with wardrobe, character types (also known as “looks”), or even info on the best acting classes, MxB is happy to help you and your kid/teen move forward with their dream!
Shooting child actor headshots requires telling a story, just like when shooting adults. Kids are capable of so much depth, character & personality…so letting them “play” during the session is key to capturing the awesomeness kids have in them. With over 12 years experience ((25 years combined!)) Amanda Max Weber & Brandin Shaeffer will guide you and your child throughout the process in order to yield the absolute BEST headshots in Los Angeles & Thousand Oaks.
For recent samples of work, visit our studio Facebook page. To schedule an appointment, Brandin’s cel is 310.622.5819 Or go through our Contact page.
This year, pilot season is expected to be bigger than it’s been in SO many years….and casting for kids is a HUGE part of that! If you’re looking to book Acting Headshots for kids, give us a call & we’ll be happy to help with wardrobe suggestions & find a date that works for you and your child. We have locations in Mid-City LA as well as Thousand Oaks.
To view recent examples of work, visit our studio facebook page. To book a session, go through our site contact page. Hope to see you soon!
When you have kids under 10 yrs old, sometimes taking them to a park or the beach for a family portrait session can result in stimulus overload. This coupled with the need to be somewhat still for family pics can bring on a melt-down in little ones. Even the most well behaved children often surprise their parents at photoshoots. Any photographer who works with kids will tell you: kids can SENSE the power they have over the situation….and a monster can sometimes emerge 😉 A great way to combat this is to do an “At Home” portrait session. It’s low stress for obvious reasons….and can result in more playful canded pics, as well as beautiful traditional portraits. We’re big believers in getting BOTH.
For recent samples of our family portraits thousand oaks – as well as kids headshots visit our FACEBOOK page. For questions or to schedule an appointment, click HERE.
This year we have had a TON of “Destination Senior Pictures” – seniors flying into LA to vacation or visit family, and booking a session to shoot their Senior Pictures in Los Angeles. During the super busy months of August-October, it’s usually best to book at least 1 month in advance. But, during December-February you can usually book a session with just a couple weeks advance notice! In other words, you still have time to book a photoshoot with Los Angeles’ top Senior Photographers, Amanda Max Weber & Brandin Shaeffer.
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