Knopfoto : Sascha Knopf Photography

05/31/2026

Never let anyone tell you that you are nothing but FIERCE 🔥
This was ‘s first headshot session . Her coach, and my dear friend, sent her to me— and I am so grateful.
Actors—real actors— don’t need to “do” anything. They can just “be.” They let the magic morph with them…
Yes—we had work her wonders—but the true special something comes from a deep inner knowing and desire to tell the story…
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Looking forward to seeing what this blue eyed beauty- who reminds me of a young 🔥
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03/19/2026

DOLLY O’CONNELL ✨


Effortless on camera — she didn’t have to push.

One of the hardest things I’ve had to learn over the years as an actress — especially as I’ve gotten older — is how to just “be.”
To stand there, fully present, vulnerable, with the camera right on you.

In acting, we call it being “private in public.”

It sounds simple… but it’s not.

I’ve struggled with it. And I see so many actors struggle with it too — that urge to move, to do something, instead of just allowing yourself to exist in the moment.

Dolly has that ability naturally. That stillness. That ease.
And it’s incredibly captivating to watch.

I do think it can be practiced — and it’s something I work on with my clients all the time.

Had so much fun doing hair + makeup and creating these looks together 🤍

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03/18/2026

✨ TJ WILKINS ✨

You’re not awkward… you’re just not warmed up yet.

TJ has that undeniable Hollywood “it” factor — but it comes from years of singing, dancing, and performing.

He’s the star of 44
(playing Obama), an award-winning performer, and recently off-Broadway in NYC.

At our session, we threw on his music and he just moved — and everything shifted.
No overthinking. No stiffness. Just presence. 👏🏻

That’s where the magic is. ✨

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable in front of the camera:
✨ Move
✨ Breathe
✨ Let go of doing it “right”

Bring the energy. Bring the personality.
Bring the party to your shoot 🎉

More from this session coming soon 🔥


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03/16/2026

Proud of these! jillian is such a joy to work with. 📷
Can’t wait for you to see all of them, and to see where these photos take her.

03/16/2026

Some and some final selects from our super fun, creative session with Jillian McWhirter ✨
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How could you take a bad photo when you have that kind of great energy? You can’t she can’t, because she is so full of life and enthusiasm for her career.
treat your session like it’s a special event, and it will be.
I always tell my clients to book out the whole day, and make sure you’re not coming from anywhere or going anywhere after so you can hundred percent focus on what we’re doing.
totally be in the moment like you need to be with your acting. 👗
& prepare your looks/outfits over the weeks before so you’re not just shoving Close into a suitcase, expecting the Photographer picks the magic outfits.
Treat yourself, and allow yourself to relax and have fun!! 🥳
You look best when you feel best.
That’s what the lovely Jillian did, and it shows! 📷

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03/16/2026

JILLIAN ✨

One of the things I love most about acting is that it’s a lifelong craft. It’s a marathon, not a sprint — and every chapter brings new depth to the work.

Loved working with the wonderful Jillian and capturing two sides of her castable range — strong procedural authority (very “NCIS”energy) and grounded warmth that could walk right into a hospital drama like “The Pitt.” ➡️

More from this fantastic session coming soon. 🎭📸

03/13/2026

A different side of KY 🖤❤️

For this look we leaned into something a little darker and more mysterious. I love when an actor can hold stillness and let a whole story come through their eyes.

Headshots don’t have to be one note — the goal is to capture different energies that still feel authentically you.

Swipe to see Ky’s slate shot. 🎬

Actors: which vibe do you connect with more — this darker look or the pink background from the last post? 👀



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03/12/2026

KY ✨

KY brought such a beautiful, grounded essence to this shoot. The kind of presence that makes a headshot feel honest and effortless — which is exactly what casting responds to. ❤️

A strong headshot gets you noticed.
A great slate shot helps casting connect.

For actors who don’t have many credits yet, a slate gives casting a chance to see how you move, speak, and present yourself on camera. 🎥

And even for experienced actors, it lets casting see who you are right now, beyond the headshot.

Swipe to see Kai’s slate 🎭 ➡️

This was from a fantastic session we did a couple years ago, and I’ll be sharing more images from her shoot soon.

📸 Headshots by KnopFoto

03/11/2025

About to work on a NEW photo site and visited my Yelp page. How cool! Check it out. https://www.yelp.com/biz/knopfoto-los-angeles

10/01/2024