Testimonials
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“After shooting with Jonathan my auditions increased dramatically, it was my busiest Pilot season ever!” Gabriel Tigerman – Skills Like This, Grey’s Anatomy, Without a Trace, Punk'd, Supernatural |
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"I loved working with Jonathan from start to finish. He turned the sometimes-maddening experience of taking headshots into a relaxing, fun time. His laid-back manner immediately put me at ease and in the right frame of mind for the headshots. In the end the only difficult part was deciding which shots to use. My managers and agents were thrilled as well. I will definitely use him again the next time I need new shots." Allison Munn - What I Like About You (starring), Elizabethtown, That 70's Show, Now and Again |
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"There's only one thing that makes a great headshot: personality. Jonathan captures that personality." Edoardo
Ballerini - Dinner Rush, 24,
The Sopranos, Medium, Without A Trace, Life is Hot in Cracktown |
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"Since shooting with you I got an agent and landed my very first guest star role on '24' !" Jeronimo Spinx - 24, Memron |
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"I booked TEN commercials over the past year after shooting with you! Including a national Toyota spot just this week! Of course my agent loves the shots and wouldn't dream of changing them. CD's love them too - Ross Lacy said straight out." Bronwen Davies - Tristan + Isolde, Teachers |
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"Just wanted to say that I really like the shots. I've only shown one shot to my manager (ICM) and she loved it. Sent it to my commercial agent immediately, and I had 3 castings from it in 2 days. So thank you." Frida Farrell - Nico, Legend of Roanoke, Contract Killers |
| "I'm thrilled to support your great work. Everyone I have referred has been delighted with their pictures. Thanks so much!" Ava Shevitt - Casting Director/Owner - Ava Shevitt Casting |
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| "I'm a real fusspot about the headshots my clients use; I reject more photographers' work than I embrace. Jonathan Vandiveer is one of my favorites. His work is clean, always beautifully lit and because he, himself, is also an actor, he knows exactly how to pull the best "character" out of his subjects." Kristene Wallis - Agent/Owner - The Wallis Agency |
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at ease so they can just be present. The result? Great pictures that
look like the actor - and that's what casting directors are looking
for. He truly captures the essence of the actor. Stop reading this
and call him now!" Peter Spellos - actor/anti-acting coach/personal manager, I.A.D. Entertainment. American Dreams, Men In Black II |
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"I am getting so many compliments on the new shots. I had such a great shoot and love the results. Jonathan was GREAT! I felt SO taken care of and in good hands. His confidence is infectious and the freedom he encourages is such a relief." Robin Gwynne |
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"I adored working with Jonathan, he was smart and creative- a devastating combo! My photos were so real, interesting and beautifully shot, I'm having a very hard time picking from the fantastic selection - Narrowed it down to 32 - How often can you say that? I usually live and work in NYC, but would consider flying back to LA just to have him shoot my next headshots, it would be more than worth the plane fare." Update: "I sent the headshot as a mailing to Innovative Artists and they called me in and signed me! I met with them yesterday and by the time I got home they had an audition for me for Monday!" Elizabeth West - "The Women" (Broadway) with Jennifer Tilly, Jennifer Coolidge and Cynthia Nixon. |
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"Shooting headshots had always been a necessary evil to me. All that changed when I shot with Jonathan. Jonathan is a true craftsman behind the camera. It can be tough enough to have my representatives get enthusiastic about a single picture -my agents and manager requested a combined total of eighteen pictures! In my opinion, you won't find better quality for your buck." Billy Slaughter - The Last Time, Stay Alive |
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"You are absolutely amazing and my very very favorite photographer in all of... well the world I suppose! Thank you Jonathan. I love them and am so happy - my agent LOVES the pics too... as always! I'm gonna be a walking bill board for you!" Bri Callahan - Walk Hard (w/John C. Reilly) |
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"Heaven help me! You made me look so damned good that I'll never be able to choose a mere five pictures! Thanks so much for making the session fun, easy and super productive, you will surely be getting recommendations from me in the future." Lycia Naff - Total Recall, Lethal Weapon |
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"It's very difficult to get one great headshot, much less three, but that's exactly what Jonathan did. In fact, he captured so many great shots, it took my agents over a week to narrow it down to just three. They love the shots. I love the shots. And, most importantly my auditions have increased ten fold. Plus, Jonathan is a first class professional. I highly recommend working with him. His excellent shots can be the spark that your career needs. Thanks so much, Jonathan. JK Palmer - Criminal Minds, Bob Steel |
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" I love my pictures, they look really great!!! Everyone is extremely pleased with your work and my manager and agents have added you to their list of recommended photographers. It was very difficult to narrow the choices down!!! You should have seen me struggling!" Tamara Bass - Boston Public (recurring), Baby Boy |
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"I just wanted to say THANK YOU again for such a wonderful shoot. I LOVE my pictures for the first time ever!! My pictures are getting me auditions... MISSION ACCCOMPLISHED." Cheryl Hargrove - Miles from Home |
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"Just wanted to THANK YOU for the most awesome photos! I recently went on an audition and the director held up my headshot - and said - "THIS is the character!". It made the audition so easy after that! The pictures are AWESOME and I've increased my auditions and bookings! Thanks a million!" Jeremy Flynn - The Practice |
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"Shooting with Jonathan was really a great experience. We did well over 400 shots. I wasn't rushed at all and we looked at the shots after each look to make sure we got everything we wanted before we moved on to the next look. Probably the most enjoyable shoot I've ever had!" Yoyao Hsueh - House MD |
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"Thank you again! I just sent the images over to my agent and he was astounded by how great they look. Nothing could be more satisfying than having TOO MANY CHOICES to choose from. You've made my headshot-taking experience the best ever, and that is something I will never forget. You're the man!" Clifford Parks - Ugly Betty |
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"I hate getting pictures but you made it so easy. I don't ever remember being that comfortable in front of the camera and it really showed through. There were so many good shots I couldn't decide which one to use. Not only is everything top quality but the price was also reasonable. I thank you and more importantly my agent thanks you! I will recommend you to all my friends!" Karen Rontowski - Comedian |
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"Thank you again for the amazing headshots you took for me--in the past year I've used them to get 5 plays including Proof and the upcoming production of The Graduate. You are a wonderful photographer and I will pass clients on to you every chance I get." Vanessa Koman |
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Jodimarie Reynolds - Valerie & Sid |
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"I'm a musician, sculptor, actor and comedian. Problem: I wanted one headshot. Answer: Jonathan Vandiveer! He captured an honesty of who I am, and my management and agents love the shot and use it for all facets of my talents. I most highly recommend using him for yourself or your clients!" Bret Reilly
- Composer: Dumb & Dumber |
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"Jonathan really gets to know you and brings that out in your pictures, capturing what every actor needs to have in a headshot: themselves. Sessions with him are a comfortable interaction, he creates an atmosphere of warmth which allows you to relax and be you. Most importantly casting directors are always complementing my pictures and how much they truly reflect who I am!" Charlie Romanelli |
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"Jonathan's studio walls are covered with these great artistic 'Ansel Adams like' surreal nature and landscape photos. He's a true artist and he brings that art to his headshots, you really get that he loves what he does. His process is organic and connected and allows you to just BE. The whole experience is fun,professional and comfortable. I have shot with him several times and will be back again, I recommend Jonathan to everyone." Tracy Workman - The Helix Loaded |
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"Everyone loves my pictures. You'll get a few more clients out of this - I'm talking you up! My manager picked four - It was too hard to just choose two." Carolyn Wilson - Actor: Gilmore Girls; Casting Associate: That 70's Show |
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"Just thought I'd pass along this note I received from my agent Kristene Wallis: Ross Mackenzie - Monk, Scrubs |
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"Jonathan is the only photographer I know who actually took the time to get to know me before the shoot, He wanted to make sure he was capturing the real me." Michael Azria - CSI, Queen of the Damned |
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"Hey Jonathan, I just wanted to thank you again for your work... I just got back my prints and the quality is fantastic. I couldn't be more pleased with the headshots! Thanks again..." Tom Zohar |
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"From the moment Jonathan showed me his amazing portfolio I knew I was dealing with a professional. He made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. His attention to detail and concern about quality even after I got my proofs assured me that he had my best interests in mind. I highly recommend Jonathan as your photographer." Rob Roy Cesar |
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"Jonathan goes out of his way to make certain you feel valued as his client, and 100% satisfied with his work. He really took the time to ensure all of my needs were met both before and after our shoot. My photos are fantastic and I will definitely return for what I am sure will be another successful experience. Keep doing what you're doing Jonathan, and thanks again!" Cherie Price |
