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Author Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, “the Naughty Nutritionist,  hired highly-respected commercial photographer  Valerie Santagto to shoot the promotional photos for her upcoming TV spots, book signings and lectures that promote her latest book: “Naughty Nutrition… 69 Ways to Feed Your Libido & Fuel Your Lust for Life”.

Santagto’s professional experience results in quality portraits that are the gold standard in the industry.  Valerie adores working with Kaala, who has published other insightful books about nutrition.

Eddie Pickens, a New Mexico actor represented by the A&M Agency in Santa Fe, hired highly-respected commercial and headshot photographer  Valerie Santagto to update his headshots to catch the attention of casting directors in New Mexico and California.  Santagto’s experience results in quality headshots that are the gold standard in the industry.  Valerie enjoyed working with Eddie, a real pro whose credits include a speaking part on Crash, three episodes on In Plain Sight, award-winning independent film Easier With Practice, and blockbuster Year One with Jack Black.

September 14, 2009 Cheryl Roberts, a casting director based in Santa Fe,  New Mexico, teaches a Film-career-focused acting class on Thursday evenings at the Quality Inn in Bernalillo.  She is a Strasberg-trained New York actress who has a very successful Los Angeles casting career.  She has over 20 students in ABQ and SF.  She recommends that students work closely with commercial photographer Valerie Santagto to present the best possible headshot for consideration for roles.  Santagto’s experience results in quality headshots that are the gold standard in the industry.  Valerie was invited to meet the students in class and show them her portfolio which resulted in booking several new clients that day.  Santagto, a former professional dancer and performer, got to participate in the class and had a ball.  She was amazed at how useful Cheryl’s notes were to any aspiring actor trying to book work.  The class focuses on cold readings and improvisational skills.  Cheryl can be reached by phone to schedule class at:  (505) 955-8537.