New! Editorial Headshots :)

In this unique time of social media… There’s lots of opportunities. Brand deals. Endorsements.

And it’s a good thing to have photos that aren’t the normal actors headshot. But..Something that shows what you can be. Actually… These shots should look like you and they show more personality. They’re awesome to use for all markets. Especially…marketing on your social media.

So.. I love shooting this.

It’s so much fun!

And.. Clients LOVE the results.

Check out a couple of my featured shoots: Vanessa Giselle and Jamal Douglas. ( Click in menu)

They’re not models. They’re actors. And.. They’re so cool. I think you can see that in their photos.

So… If you’d like this for yourself..

And want to book a session, email or call 323 854 0007

And let’s get creative!

-Keli :

To hot to shoot? Book a night shoot. When it has to get done & you want it to be fun!

Yeah.. So.. That heat wave last week was brutal!

This week is much better but still, it's warm and shooting photos when you're feeling hot and sticky is not fun.

I'd rather go to the beach or take a siesta! :D

And the thing is... Right now...

Summer is a great time to get things done!

For actors, it's really important!

Commercials are going to pick up soon!

And casting for episodic television

will be in full swing!

So...

You know what is fun..?

Shooting in the cool cool breeze of the evening!

And shooting in the cool cool breeze of the evening with me!

Yeah! Let's shoot photos and have some FUN!

I am booking shoots at night in my white box studio.

We usually shoot from 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 8:00 to 10:00 pm. And ...Omg! It's...So much better!

Here are some samples of Actor headshots,  creative portraits for social media and fashion portraits that look great and we shot it all at night!

A couple of these pics ..were shot outside at night! 

Fantastic Ambience! And easy shoot location. Just a mile away from my studio

and they are GREAT theatrical shots!

For models and creative people they're great fashion portraits and creative portraits for social media and your book!

   " LOVE The STAR QUALITY of the PHOTOS & GREAT Value!" - Tom Jenkins, Criminal Minds, Versace, Days of Our Lives

" LOVE LOVE my photos!" - Vanessa Giselle

" NOT LONG AFTER MY PHOTOS WENT UP ON SERVICES... I BOOKED MY FIRST COMMERCIAL"

- SEAN LUCERO

" BOOKED OVER 10 NATIONAL SPOTS!"

- Theo Clark

So.. Let's shoot! I have a SPECIAL price for the first 10 people who BOOK a shoot!

323 854 0007 -

Call direct & book now!

 

 

CAN HAIR HELP AN ACTOR BOOK MORE WORK?

 Can hair help an #actor book more work?

Yes. Yes, it can!

Meet Madonna Magee. 

A beautiful actress with acting in her blood.

Now.. I LOVE to create looks and transformations. I love to style looks.

And I love to create new ways to market people and products and in this instance...

Madonna the Actress.

Madonna has super fine hair and I can relate. So do I.

So..The first thing I did was talk about hair with Madonna and how she could have a BIG range if she got some clip in extensions or wigs.

And what hair styles would work for her!

Some folks love working with wigs, while others really enjoy playing with clip in extensions.

NOW...

Madonna's BEFORE shot is a nice straight forward headshot. 

You can see in the first before / after what a HUGE difference HAIR makes!

Now Madonna has options!

And so.. Madonna and I discussed hair styles ( braids, layered look, short, long etc.) and then I set Madonna up with one of my lovely & talented make-up artists who accompanies clients to the hair shop and helps them try on wigs and extensions.

Clients also enjoy a nice discount on whatever they order through my mu artist!

Check out these braid looks! Love them! And... They've been getting her AUDITIONS!

Then we went over wardrobe and I worked with Madonna with styling a wardrobe and hair look for each specific category that the agent had requested. Madonna is repped for commercials by Hugh Leon at Coast To Coast and ... Hugh the agent requests many specific looks so the agency can submit on the nuance of the casting. 

It's a lot of work and planning but worth it to see the end result!

AND... We also got many theatrical ( film / television) looks too! 

Which makes it a successful shoot! 

We did the work and created range and options for Madonna.

We got shots that show many different nuances and characters 

so Madonna and her Manager and agents can submit on a variety of different

roles in ALL markets, commercial / theatrical and print.

And... We had fun doing it!

AND... Lol.. Last "And" but it's a good one, AND... Photos are working

and Madonna is getting auditions!

YES!!

So... Ah yeah.

Hair can make a HUGE difference!

Have you booked 100 commercials? Meet Chris Hill!

Yep. Really! #Actor, #writer Chris Hill has booked 100 commercials!

I've shot Chris's headshots. Even in the beginning when he was a wee lad & first getting started ( about 10 years ago)  on up to now. We just shot all his new stuff! 

Check out his commercial reel: https://youtu.be/gsOAa4M-XmE

Chris is represented for Commercial / V.O. by Coast To Coast Talent Group in Los Angeles

Partial list: 

Chris is a classically trained actor. He sings. He writes. He does improv and sketch comedy. And in his new half-hour pilot that he wrote and stars in.. He's a damn good straight man too!

But.. That being said. This is really who Chris is and why he's so much fun to work with!

He's a GREAT Host too. Check out this mucho excellent hosting reel  https://youtu.be/pRURCN8uK3U that was a self-submit and of course..He BOOKED IT!

Chris has a natural way of relating to the camera.

He's a genius at it.

And.. I know Chris has Chuckie Cheese fan's out there.. Who know him as Mr. Munch! Here are a couple of outtakes representing. :)

Check it.. Chris's, Voice over reel. : https://youtu.be/r35fX2PUUJg

This photo is not a "headshot" so don't get it twisted but it is a sweet portrait of the guy from North Carolina. 

This is what Chris and I call Frank Peterson as Yoga Ted. Styling by me, KST. :) So.. Next time you go to yoga class let that little diddy run through your mind.. " You're not too fat for yo-gaAAA! You're not too fat for yoga !"

Head shot of Yoga Ted.

So.. I hope you enjoyed this little blog post about one of my favorite people in this big wide world, Chris Hill.

I'll leave you with a little video of Chris as

Marty Golden Gold!

Thank you mucho for checking out my ninja blog! -Keli :D

 

#KId #Teen #Actors BOOK! #DreamCamp 14 AGENTS & CASTING DIRECTORS July 25th-29th

While I was in New York a couple weeks ago, I shot photos of a super cool cat! And a really kind & lovely person to boot, Walid Chaya.

Photo below. He has kind eyes! 

Walid is not only a great actor ( repped by Circle Talent & Abrams Artists) Walid is also the Program Director of  kids and teen actors workshops for the Actor Connection in New York and I can understand why! 

They do some GREAT stuff at the ActorConnection in NYC!

I was really impressed!

And coming soon is THE ULTIMATE DREAM CAMP for YOUNG ACTORS!

Los Angeles  PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP with

14 Casting Directors, Agents and Film & TV Stars this JULY 25th -29th

LINK TO SIGN UP!

 http://www.actorsconnection.com/kids/14035

And.. If you sign up NOW,

Save $100 off with Early Bird Special!

DISCOUNT CODE : EARLYBIRD

AND.. If you're a young Actor in L.A. 

RIGHT NOW until MAY 5th!

I AM offering a KID HEADSHOT SPECIAL - $250 - TWO LOOKS! #YAYYYYYYYYYY #KIDHEADSHOT #SPECIAL includes wardrobe consult & one retouched photo! CALL NOW TO BOOK : 323 854 0007

Meditate Create Appreciate

OKAY.. SO WHAT IS THIS Meditate Create Appreciate on my web site?

MEDITATE

Well.. It's my mantra. It only took me ten flippin years to figure out the very simple practice of meditation and now I meditate every day without fail. Even if it's just for seven minutes. It gives me an inner strength and calm that has made a big difference in my life!

And it's super simple to do! 

Start with closing your eyes and just follow your breath. You can say in your mind breathing in ..Breathing out..Breathing in..Breathing out. Thoughts will come up. Let them go & bring your attention back to your breath.

Sound boring & mundane? 

Well.. I'm here to tell you.. It's magical!

You'll forget what you were worried about. And it also gives your mind a rest

from all of those constant thoughts that we have during the day. All day long!

And that's HUGE! And so good for your mind!

And over the new couple of weeks, you will feel that inner strength developing & you'll feel calmer and stronger!

If you like to meditate with sound and you like to set a timer, the app. I use is called : Meditation and Relaxation. Here's the app. Info. You can find it in apple AND google stores.

I do pay $2.99 a month for access to the single sessions. 

Just open app. Click on single sessions and then I click on Minimal Guidance. From there depending on how much time I have.. I will either do a quick 7 mins. if there's no time and this is one I usually do before a meeting or a photo shoot. Or there is 14 mins. And 21 mins. when you have time. It has some sound/music and just a minimal voice guidance that checks in halfway. 

It's my go-to mediation app!

If you find music and sound distracting..Then just set an alarm on your phone and sit in peace & quiet and enjoy! You may start to enjoy your meditation time so much.. That for me when I have a day to myself... I will sit for an hour and meditate. And..I always feel better afterwards! Guaranteed!

Okay.. So... It's Meditate Create Appreciate

CREATE

The creative part for me is when I shoot! I lose myself in what I'm doing!

I could be having a crappy day.. Like everyone.. I've had some tough moments that I had to work through.. But when I'm there with a client ..Everything else takes a backseat! I'm so focused on what I'm doing that I forget everything else and I get into the moment of creating moments!

I lose myself in perspective. I work with the energy around me. In front of me. And I create.

Just like when you were a child. You would lose yourself in the world of play!

And.. It really elevates your mood! There is such a FUN satisfaction to creating in the moment and then looking at the moments in the camera... There's nothing like it! And I am able to do it every time! Even in difficult situations. The magic is still there at your fingertips to create something wonderful & special!

 Whether you're a photographer, an actor, artist, musician whatever it is that you do.. To lose yourself in the moment is key!

APPRECIATE

Okay.. Lastly, what's the Appreciate about? Right?! It's Meditate Create Appreciate.

Well.. I'm sure you've heard of it. It's the practice of gratitude. It's also the practice of shifting your focus to the positives in your life! And ..Let me tell ya.. This is not always easy to do! We so often are not aware of how much we worry! Thus .. By worrying we are focussing on the negatives.

And.. By doing that my loves.. Only brings more of THAT energy to you! So.. To break that cycle I keep a running list of things I appreciate and  I'm grateful for so my focus is on those things!

You can just keep a daily list or if you want something more interactive there is a great app. I use called : 365 Gratitude Journal

It gives you writing exercises that get you more involved in the practice of gratitude. It's a cool little app. that will keep your interest!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/365-gratitude-journal/id1072397377?mt=8

And.. There it is!

Meditate = building inner strength and calm.

Create: Focus in the moment of play = Create. Lose yourself in the moment!

Appreciate: Shift your focus to all of the people and the little & big things that you're grateful for! 

This is the simple practice of my life & it's given me strength and joy and all kinds of good stuff!

I wish for you all good stuff in your life! 

Keli :D

KSTCREATIVE.com

UPDATE FOR NEW YORK SHOOTS

 

 

 

Just to fill in a little history here.. I am a Los Angeles Photographer but I have shot headshots of  #NYACTORS and my photos have worked so well for my NYC clients that.. They couldn't make it out to L.A. this time and with scheduling etc. They are flying me out there to NYC!

I AM EXCITED! YAYYYYYY!

So..I will be in NYC, Manhattan next week March 20th - 26th shooting #headshots

There are three shoots available. One on the 23rd, one on the 24th, and the 25th. And we may add one shoot time on 24th & 25th!

The deal is two looks, two retouched photos $350 and includes a pre-shoot wardrobe & marketing consult! Super helpful &  ($150 value!)

* Forgot to add... We can shoot COMMERCIAL or THEATRICAL legit shots AND, YES! We can shoot BOTH!

If you are interested in shooting, CALL NOW!

 So we can discuss your marketing!

And if you’re looking for representation etc. in the NYC, LA or Atlanta markets!

We discuss your wardrobe and what to bring for each look that will RANGE out & cover other looks!  And what’s best to market YOU!

I create images that help get YOU BOOKED!

And I care!

And that's why.. I like to discuss you & look at your marketing & reel too!

Please email me your web site link ( if you have one) or a link to your reel and current headshot / resume to : KSTCREATIVE@gmail.com and which date you are interested in booking and if you would like morning or afternoon!

 A $50 deposit is required to reserve your shoot!

I have over 20 years experience in the industry & as a photographer my client's BOOK in ALL markets!

We have FUN on my shoots too!  You’ll feel comfortable, get time, industry expertise, a lot of great nuanced shots that look like you and show your personality and give you RANGE!

If the weather is cold we will be shooting at the Actors Connection in Manhattan with natural & studio light! Call Now 323 854 0007 for more info & to BOOK! Thank you mucho & I hope to see you in New York! - Keli :D

NOTE: If you call me during the day on Tuesday the 20th , I will be flying!

So.. Please call after

4:00 pm!  ( east coast)

Thank you mucho!

KST :D

 

FREE 20. Min. CAREER CONSULTATION - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

WOW!  Happy Holidays & A Happy New Year!

If you want to get a head start on 2018 

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