Booking
Headshots and Editorials
Stand Out in the Casting Process with High-End Headshots.
Your Headshot is more than just a photo—it’s your first impression in the casting room. My goal is to create powerful, high-quality images that capture your essence, align with your brand, and get you noticed by casting directors. Additionally, I am always excited to get out of the box with a creative Editorial Portrait Session which allows you to have additional material for your portfolio and social media as well as elevated Press ready images.
Based in Los Angeles, occasionally working in New York.
The Process
Before Your Session: Defining Your Look and Brand
Before your session, we’ll have an optional online meeting to discuss your goals, character types, styling and wardrobe choices. This ensures we create a session tailored to your needs and industry trends while fostering a creative Actor and Photographer relationship.
Your Session: Time to do what you do best, Acting!
I create a relaxed, engaging environment where you can fully express yourself as an actor. Rather than stiff poses, I direct with storytelling in mind—helping you embody the personality and energy you want to convey with each look. We’ll keep the session fluid, capturing not only strong primary shots but also in-between moments that feel authentic and alive. You’ll be able to review images in real-time, allowing you to make adjustments as needed.
After Your Session: Professional Authenticity, Ready for Any Audition
Once you select your final images from the online preview gallery, I refine them with high-end but natural-looking retouching. My goal is to enhance without altering—removing distractions like blemishes and flyaways while keeping your unique features untouched.
Let’s Create the Right Headshots for You
If my style resonates with you, book your session below. If you’d like to chat before deciding, I offer a free consultation. Have a specific request or want to book an Editorial Session? Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I’m deeply passionate for the film industry, for storytelling, also find joy in helping its people thrive in their own journeys. I look forward to working with you and helping you take the next step in your career!
— Ida
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Book Now with a deposit and pay the rest the day of the session. For sessions outside of Los Angeles a 50% of the rate is paid ahead as the deposit.
Location | My Bright and Spacious Los Angeles Studio is located in the up and coming Arts District in Downtown with on-site parking ranging from $5/hr to 12/day as well as free street parking.
Los Angeles: Arts District DTLA - 1340 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
New York: East Williamsburg Area - Address TBD after booking
Outdoor Looks are included in sessions of minimum 2 hours to shoot around the studio building. Ideally 1-2 looks in this setup.
Stylist, Hair and/or Makeup Artist | Add on to your session. After booking I will send you a list of recommendations to choose from. Their full payment is made the day of the shoot.
Unlimited Looks | We can shoot as many looks as we can fit within the session time frame. In a 2 hour session we can usually fit 4-7 looks.
Additional Photos to the ones included in the session can be purchased during the selection process for $50 each. Raw/unedited photos are never released to the client.
Online Gallery | After the shoot you will be able to choose the final photos through an online gallery containing protected previews from the session. These images are only for selection purposes. Raw/unedited photos are never released to the client.
More details about the sessions at the terms and conditions section during booking.
Creative Editorial Sessions | This option is not available for instant booking. Please fill the form at the bottom of the page to request a date and we will discuss further via email.
Looking for something different? I do customized sessions, just let me know what you are looking for by filling the form below and I will get back to you with all the details.
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I work individual Headshot Sessions for groups of 3-5 people in one day offering a 15% off the total price to each person. This is a great opportunity for students, friends or colleagues. The vibe can be as intimate and/or as collaborative as you prefer. If you and your group are interested, fill the form below and we will discuss further.
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What is the difference between Headshots and Portraits?
During a Portrait Session, we will focus more on showing your personality with a more intimate/casual approach with shots from only your face to more open shots giving you space to express as you will. Headshots are more face oriented and directed to present yourself for business. This is used by business people and actors presenting their brand, style and still, their true professional self.
Is it necessary to hire a Hair and Makeup Artist?
If it is possible for you, I highly recommend it. But if you can and want to do it on your own that is equally acceptable. The artists I recommend are greatly experienced in their field and these types of shoots. They will stay with you during the session to keep an eye on your look and make sure everything is coming through as it is supposed. They will make your face and hair look healthy, natural, clean and professionally treated, which is a very important factor in these sessions.
What should I wear?
Having a wardrobe stylist or image consultant on your team is always very helpful and definitely goes the extra mile. But if you have a good sense of what you need and a sense of style, feel free to rely on that. What I recommend is to bring as many good outfit options as you can for us to choose together. It is important to bring all the pieces of the outfit, including pants and shoes, trying to keep it in the solid colors, simple patterns, avoiding logos and graphics. A huge plus is to play with different textures, layers/jackets and good color combinations to bring that high end element to the whole photo. Send me your ideas and I’ll be glad to help you with this process!
Can we have a talk before the shoot to discuss details and ideas?
Totally! Feel free to express your ideas, references and/or mood boards through email, including any questions or concerns you may have. I’ll be glad to answer them and provide my thoughts on what you are looking for in your session. And if a phone/video call is needed, we can definitely coordinate it.
Booking
Free Consultation:
15 min virtual meeting | Location: Google Meet
To book reach out through the ‘Request a Date’ form below.
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Testimonials
“I had the best time
shooting with her. She’s such a pro and captures beautiful shots that are full of life.”
- Actress Gabrielle Arles @gabrielle.arles
“Idalmiz! I adore working with you
for my headshots. I loved the photos you’ve taken of other models and actors and when I went into my first session you helped me feel comfortable and it showed in the photos. The first round of headshots helped me feel confident when I worked jobs, used the photos to seek representation, and for submitting to jobs. I went back for a refresh to update my look and the photos and edits I think are incredible. Thank you for helping me with my journey!”
- Actress & Correspondent Stephanie Gomulka @gotmulka
“Lovely session!
Ida directs you to feel comfortable and gives you pointers to make your best features shine. Highly recommended.”
- Actor Benjamín Cardona @b.jammino