What I do

PHOTOGRAPHER

Specializes in natural light photography with studio light services available. Here you will find photography services for the Hollywood actor who is in need of headshots and editorial photography. Servicing Los Angeles, Hollywood, LA, OC, Orange County, Burbank, Santa Monica, and the rest of SOCAL.

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PHOTO RETOUCHER

Will show you professional, high-end retouching and digital enhancement. You will not find any amateur work, plug-ins, or blurring in any photos. You can find my work internationally in magazines, ads, posters, recording artists, actors, entertainers, talent and ad agencies, weddings, cosmetics, and even personal photos.

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WRITER & PRODUCER

(Coming soon) I will be stepping into the role of producer, writer, director, video editor, and actor for this newest endeavor. Music videos, comedy shorts, and other randomness!

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Packages

STUDIO HEADSHOTS

Studio headshots are done imitating natural light. No flash or flat backgrounds. These headshots can also be shot at night and quickly for those who are short on time. Studio headshots are also great for fun commercial and intriguing character looks. $290 for 4 looks. Approximately 3 hours.

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NATURAL LIGHT HEADSHOTS

Natural light headshots take place in or around my home studio in Hacienda Heights about 25 miles from Hollywood in the quiet suburbs of Los Angeles. Natural light headshots are crucial to get that main headshot that every actor should have on the casting websites. $290 for 4 looks. Approximately 3 hours.

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STUDIO & NATURAL LIGHT COMBO

The combination of studio and natural light is the best bet for most actors getting 4 looks or more. This combined with hair and/or make-up changes will make all of your looks appear as if they were all shot on different days. $290 for 4 looks. Approximately 3 hours.

HEADSHOTS AT YOUR LOCATION

I will arrive early and check out your location, we then walk around and shoot in outdoor natural daylight. Covered garages, doorways, parking lots, hallways, alleys, and bright rooms are good spots. You can go back into your place to change as I set up the next shot. This option is more limited in possibilities but you may find yourself more comfortable in your own location. Please e-mail me for a price quote.

ADD-ON SERVICES

Additional Looks
After shooting 4 looks you can add more looks at a discounted rate of $70 each.

Basic Headshot Retouching
$10/each. If you want more then basic retouching please e-mail your request when you place your retouching order. My retouching portfolio can be viewed here.

Live Retouching Session
We sit together and the photos you chose are retouched live as you give your input. $75 for 1 hour (3-4 photos). My retouching portfolio can be viewed here.

Raw Files
Receive all of your Raw files. Add $50

Children under 10
Add $75 to any package.

Consultation
Book a 1 hour consultation before your headshot shoot. Go over clothing options, character look options, locations, hair & make-up ideas and go over any questions you may have. $75

Photo Selection Consultation
Book a 1 hour consultation after your headshot shoot for us to go over the best shots to for you to submit to your agent $75

OTHER SERVICES

Individual Actor Headshot Looks
$100/ea when purchasing 3 or less. Does not include "Your Location" shoots.

Event Photography
$75/hr. with a 4 hr. minimum. Travel and/or expenses must be provided.

Editorial Photography
Please contact for rates with a description of what is needed.

Corporate Headshots
$75 per look. About 75 to 100 photos.

Graduation Headshots
$75 per look. About 75 to 100 photos.

Musicians and Bands Photography
Please contact for rates with a description of what is needed.

Photographer Assistant or Retoucher
$50/hr. on location is OK. Travel and/or expenses must be provided.

* Minimum order of $100 on all headshot photography packages.

ABOUT

ELIZABETH MELENDEZ

I got my start as a graphic designer and photo retoucher correcting and editing other photographers photos in 2001 as I did modeling and acting jobs on the side. In 2006 I then decided to combine my passion for the arts, being in front of the camera, and my knowledge of post production / retouching to start learning photography. I have been working as a full time photographer since 2008 producing high quality headshots for Los Angeles actors.

Fun Facts: I am of Cuban & Uruguayan decent. I love doing Yoga. I speak fluent in Spanish with a Cuban accent (sorry dad). I did the S.E. beauty pageant circuit from 1992-1997 so I could buy my first car. I play video games... a lot. I love cooking ethnic cuisine. I did not like being a model, but I loved the business. I enjoy performing sketch comedy / improv and I have an crazy sense of humor, so may never know when I am joking. :)

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