Budget Headshots

**Exceptional headshots for a steal of a price!**
I had the great pleasure of having my most recent actor headshot’s taken by Erin at Budget Headshots. I was very skeptical at first only because the price was so reasonable. I wondered if somehow the quality of the photos would be compromised. It just seemed too good to be true: great headshot packages that are not super expensive. I quickly learned, any doubts I had were unwarranted!
Firstly, Erin is professional. She will get back to you almost immediately, even from your very first correspondence. She’s also very flexible with her schedule and tries to work with a time to book your shoot that works for you. Also, she makes her policies clear from the get-​go so that when you show up for your shoot, you are all already to go. All of this made coordinating the shoot itself effortless.
Erin makes her shoots supportive and fun. Her experience as a director for independent films gives her a unique perspective in order to get you the shot that you’re looking for. She’s able to convey her direction for each shot in a clear and encouraging way. She’ll even make you laugh!
The results are not only beautiful photos, but headshots that are effective tools in marketing you as an actor. My agent chose over 17 photos from my shoot, and I saw results in the form of auditions right away. Plus, I just LOVE them.
**It’s such a relief to find a skilled photographer that won’t empty my bank account. Erin is an artist before anything else. It is evident in her photos, and in the opportunity she creates for actors to get high quality and useful headshots at reasonable prices. Booking Budget Headshots for my next photo shoot is really a no-​brainer!**

Great experience for first time headshots for my 9 year old son. Great pictures at a very reasonable price!

Erin is AMAZING. I have done four photo shoots with her now, and go to her every time I change my hair or need a new look or in general have progressed in my career and need a new ‘look’. She nails it every time and my agent always LOVES the photos. She has gotten me a lot of work, and is skilled at bringing out my authentic smile for a commercial shot, or my ‘dramatic’ look for a theatrical look. I will be using Erin for all of my photos moving forward and I could not be more pleased. Her services are a treasure and she has a real talent!

Erin is awesome. Very efficient and friendly. With her photos I’ve secured a theatrical agent for the first time ever and I’ve been on lots of legit auditions. I like that I didn’t have to pay an arm and a leg and still walked away with so much. She’s a blessing.

This was my first time getting headshots. The process was very simple and I am very happy with the results. Erin was friendly and professional. I would recommend her to all my friends.

Erin is the BOMB! I am not an actor, but I needed some headshots for Linkedin, work press blah blah blah.
The whole experience was AMAZING. Erin has some amazing talent, I hate smiling in photos and honestly sometimes I think I look like a caveman. She was able to get me to shine though my photo insecurity, she was really funny, warm and you can’t help but feel like she’s been someone you’ve known forever. This professionalism puts you at ease right away. She sent me the proofs in less then a day, even untouched the photos, the angles-​everything looked amazing. When she retouched the ones I wanted, they came out SO FREAKING GOOD.
Erin is also an accomplished director, which means if you ARE an actor and going to her for headshots — she knows what the industry is looking for and gets you the shots you need to put yourself out there.
Thank you again for the amazing shoot Erin, you are a rockstar!

Erin is super sweet and makes you feel very comfortable in front of the camera. I had a great experience and got fabulous headshots! I definitely recommend you use her for your headshots; they’re not overpriced and the quality far exceeds/​is equal to any 600 $+ photoshoot. 5 Stars!

I hired Erin and Kelly Brown to come out to Joshua Tree from LA on location to shoot a video and stills for a band. They were incredibly professional and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Both ladies immediately got to work as soon as we were on set, lining up shots for video and capturing beautiful scenic panoramic photos as well as band portraits.
I have since received the photos and video and all the work is absolutely stunning, not to mention the quick turn around.
I honestly am so completely happy with the results from this shoot, and very grateful for having the opportunity to work with these lovely and inspiring women.
I look forward to working with them again and would recommend Erin and her sister to anyone and everyone.

Excellent work!!!
Let me tell you about my experience with Erin Brown. She’s a friendly and welcoming person to take pictures with. She helps you with your poses and makes you feel comfortable everytime, which is very important in order to take good pictures. I would definitely recommend you to hire her. :)

There’s a reason why she’s number one when you search headshots — She delivers an awesome service and just is a genuinely nice person.
I was surprised by how much we got in a 30 minute session. These are by far the best pictures taken of me I have ever seen. I vouch for Erin all the way. Work with her and you won’t be disappointed. Thanks again Erin!

Just got new headshots ftom Erin and I love them! I love how there is different packages to suit your budget so you don’t have to spend $ 500 on pics you can only use for one season anyway!
Place was easy to find. Came in, sat down, went through the wardrobe that I brought, talked about what look I wanted to portray then I went into hair and make up (which I always recommend to pay extra for, they are worth it)
We got in several looks in just an hour! So many good ones to choose from. I will definitely be returning to Budget Headshots.

Erin is a rock star photographer — calm, focused and her self-​possession helps keep the rest of us calm. Specifically a camera-​shy producer who has one smile. Loved how my photos turned out, loved that it was simple and easy. Loved working with Erin.

First time shooting with Erin Brown and so far my best headshots ever! Very impressed with makeup artist Genevive Lamb as well! Erin has a shoot to fit every budget and need– extremely reasonable.
The only glitch was when it came to retouching. I wasnt specific enough when I explained what I wanted and she ended up having to start over again. But in the end I got what I was wanting. Advice: be very specific about what you want touched up.
Erin and Genevive were so easy to work with and made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommend!

The BEST Photographer EVER!!!
I always have problems with photographers; they never get my skin color right. But Erin was awesome! She got it better than right. It was quick, very professional and a really sweet girl. It’s official Erin will always do my headshots. I will return OVER AND OVER again!

Erin took the best photos of me that have ever been taken in my 41 years on Earth. I’m getting so many compliments from others that have seen them. I have no doubt they will enhance my online presence on places like Facebook and LinkedIn and look great on my business cards.
She quickly got me the photos and then touched up the ones I paid for.

I took my boys in for a session. This was only their second headshot session ever.
I was hesitant since we met the photographer (Erin) at an apartment building rather than at a studio of some kind.
She was warm, friendly, and welcoming. She didn’t seem to get annoyed with my boys for being… well, for being boys (a little loud, a tiny bit rambunctious, and always the barrage of questions).
Here’s the part that’s so great– Erin was AMAZING!!! Not only was she completely patient and totally sweet to my boys, but she captured some fantastic shots (see attached images).
I highly recommend her work for adult actors or for kids as well.
The next time I need to get my boys’ pictures updated, I’m calling Erin.

I have to rave about Erin and Budget Headshots for a moment.
I’ve been in Los Angeles since 2001 — pursuing an acting career. I’m not just Unilocal Elite, but I’m also a working actor (
). In 13 ½ years, I haven’t been able to get headshots that an agent or manager have been absolutely stoked about.
This was a first. My agent and manager LOVED my pictures!
My agent kept telling me (with other headshots/​sessions), «These pictures just don’t pop for me… there’s no money shot.» When he saw the pictures from my session with Erin, he said, «These pictures pop.»
This time the pictures finally captured my essence. That’s what a headshot is all about. Erin nailed it. Not only that, but my entire session was only like 15 – 20 min total. I changed my wardrobe once.
She got the proofs to me the SAME DAY.
Every time she promised something (proofs, retouching… etc), she delivered ahead of schedule.
I know that sometimes you’ve got to find the photographer who is right for you. Erin is the one who knows how to shoot me. I’m coming back every time I need new shots in the future!
Thanks Erin!!!

There aren’t enough words to describe how great my experience went.
Plus, I left with AMAZING shots.
Did the Starving Artist package and we finished in less than half an hour with 3 different looks. I could not be happier.
I also got my make up and hair done with Budget Headshots and I feel that’s a major reason my pictures came out so well.
Not to mention, ERIN is FANTASTIC.
She’s friendly and professional. No one can do any wrong by choosing to do their next headshot shoot with Budget Headshots!

Budget Headshots is awesome! I needed to get headshots for an upcoming radio interview that I’m doing. Right away I was annoyed at having to get them because I was afraid it would cost too much money, that it would take hours, the pictures would come out badly, it would cost an arm and a leg for retouching, etc.
Then I found Budget Headshots on Unilocal.I decided to bite the bullet and made an appt with Erin this morning; I got the 30 minute/​$ 100 package to make the process as pain-​free as possible.
I got home a few hours ago from our shoot and I have to say that I’m really happy. The shoot was done in less than 30 minutes and I was able to have two clothing changes. It was so easy and fun. Erin already sent me the pictures and they look amazing — I look so gorgeous and the photos are so well done! Beautiful job. If I ever need more headshots I know where to come!

I’m not an actor, so getting headshots has never been on my radar. However, as a member of the creative class, as so many of us in L.A. are, and several potential career boosters on the horizon (fingers crossed), I decided it was finally time to get some images more professional than the snapshots my friends take with their iPhones.
Now, if you’re like me, the word «budget» brings to mind other words like «cheap» or «chintzy» or «low quality,» so I felt some trepidation going into this experience; made doubly bad by the fact that I can sometimes feel awkward in front of the camera. However, I am happy to report that my session with Erin was great! She was friendly and professional; and in this instance, «budget» meant just that – high-​quality photos for someone without a lot of cash. So don’t let the name scare you away.
At the onset, Erin and I talked about what I wanted and what some of my concerns were (you know, body parts I don’t like; angles that show my less-​than-​desirable side). Then she clicked merrily away, placing me in a variety of positions and postures to best capture my essence. If my energy ever started to flag or I felt stiff and uncomfortable, Erin would get me to do some kind of action to loosen me up again. Amazingly, I felt more or less at ease the whole time.
Afterward, she got proofs to me very quickly and her retouches are beautiful without going overboard – in other words, I still look like me, only better.
Even if you’re not an actor – maybe you’re a musician or a writer (like me) or a motivational speaker or a painter – I would highly recommend you give Erin a ring. Even if you’re dirt poor, the «starving artist» package is only $ 100, which means a professional portrait is well within your grasp, even if it means cutting back on those $ 4 iced americanos for a couple of weeks (wait, is that just me?). Heck, you can even send a copy home for Mom to put on her mantel; I bet she’d like that.