About me:

• I love the Beatles & consider them my spiritual grandfathers (:

• My human design type is a 3/5 Reflector, my enneagram type is 4w3, my big 3 astrology signs are Sun-Pisces, Moon-Libra and Rising-Aries, my Myers-Briggs is INFJ “The Advocate” & surprisingly to most, I consider myself an introvert.

• I have been involved in the world of acting since I was 7 - musical theatre and community theatre until I finally tapped into the long-awaited film industry at the age of 18. I haven’t looked back since. I spent three years living in Los Angeles then off and on for the last three years in Paris, France.

• I actually met the love of my life and now husband, Bastien, on the Freeform/Hulu reality show “LoveTrip Paris” 💖😝

• I am also a very passionate mental health advocate. I am diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder and very open about this and my mental health journey with anxiety, panic and depression. It’s okay to not be okay. You are not alone. I have a mental health podcast called This Is Temporary.

Before your appointment

• I’m happy to set up a phone call to discuss the specifics of your headshot sessions (:

• If you have reps, I find it's always helpful to see what they need first so that we can maximize your session coverage.

• Let me know if there are styles you’re aiming for so we can work together to achieve that. Also look through my body of work if you haven’t already - this can help me know which aesthetics you’re after and how we can best spend our time. Even still, I always aim to provide you with MANY options per look.

• One “look” consists of the same hair, makeup, and outfit. However, I am happy to allow ONE added layer of a jacket/blazer/cardigan and a makeup/hair adjustment within that one look.

• I don’t find that it is necessary to hire a hair/makeup stylist - that is completely up to you. I used to dabble in hair and makeup, so I am happy to help with little details and styling on the fly.

• Parking is easy and ample.

• *Please let me know ahead of time if an outdoor/environmental headshot is something you’re wanting - we will do our best weather permitting and schedule in a time block where the sun is more forgiving.

• Sometimes my dog, Chicken, likes to join our sessions. She is very sweet and purifying in energy. *If you are not a dog person, no worries, just let me know and I’ll make sure she is elsewhere or playing frisbee with her father during our session.

• Headshots can feel overwhelming because of the pressure that is put on them for getting us actors seen. In this session, there is nothing to prove, we’re just here to groove and capture you in your own unique aura (: THAT is the gold stuff!

• Due to a high volume of bookings: starting in November 2024, 50% deposits are due at the time of booking. The other 50% is paid day of the session.

• Payment is best via Venmo @LacyHartselle , Zelle, cash or check made out to Lacy Hartselle.

• Deposits are non-refundable. I will do my best to accommodate prompt rescheduling should something come up.

During your appointment

• Just before your arrival, I usually cleanse the space with sage and palo santo to welcome you into a neutral safe space. Nothing too overwhelming in scent ;)

• I'll provide you with a refreshment and ask for your favorite artist to play on Spotify. Setting the good vibes straight away (:

• I am very communicative. This is your session and your thoughts, feelings and overall experience is the priority. If you feel you need anything, please let me know! Even if it’s just to shake it out and take a breather for a second. This is your special time to shine and there is no rush.

After your appointment

• I am very excited to sort through our photos after a collaboration. I will do my best to send your proofs off to you ASAP (within 72 hours) for you to go through yourself. I remove the outtakes and send you a wide collection from your start-studded session.

• You will receive a Pixieset link with your whole session of high quality, downloadable proofs.

• I will additionally send you a gallery link to my personal favorites (:

• Once you’ve chosen which photos you’d like to have edited and have let me know of those selects, I will have those returned to you within 3 weeks.

• Any extra edits (which are $35 each) must be paid for at the time of request. Then I will get to work (: