Argentum

It was 108 degrees in burbank today.
And their small self taping room has no Ac or air and it felt hotter than outside. The guy who’s taping is nice but I was sweating like crazy. My whole face and body starting to sweat. That was my first experience there at their taping room. You would think they would make the room a little cooler for people to come in. But I guess not.

They were awesome ! They usually have you preview your headshots before they print out the quantity that you need and I had TOTALLY forgot about that so when I came in to pick up my headshots right before an audition they were very understanding and printed it out for me in 10 mins I apologized for rushing them but was so thankful they understood and the quality of the paper they use and photos itself was so clear just loved them will def be coming back !

This review is a long time coming! This place is great, specifically Marvin. He is the most helpful, efficient, kind, and professional person! He always helps me every time I go in and with him I can always count getting everything well done and on time!

Loved them since I first went back into acting 3 years ago. They get everything done usually in a day and are very reasonably priced. They are terrific.

Argentum is amazing. 2 sets of 200 prints ready EARLY!!! And the printing is fantastic:) I honestly used to go to Reproductions, but after trying out Argentum a few years ago, I’ve never doubted the switch:)

These guys are fantastic! They aren’t the cheapest shop in town, but their work is as good as it gets. I have been ordering jpegs, photo touch ups, headshots, postcards, and business cards from them for over a decade. I’ve tried other print shops, but no one is as good as Argentum.

I just used their Casting Suite for an emergency last minute audition and Lauren was excellent. So professional, helpful and efficient. I will always use her from now on!!!

So helpful and nice! They printed my headshots so much quicker than expected which I really appreciated. I will definitely be using them again the headshots look very high quality.

I have been a customer at Argentum Photo Lab for over 10 years The print quality is outstanding. Marvin is awesome to work with and very patient and helpful when choosing fonts, borders, etc. The new location is much more accessible and easy to park at. For a headshot that will standout from the others VISIT ARGENTUM!
JC

They helped me out immensely, I of course use them for headshot printing, but I needed more prints ASAP, and they called me and said they could take care of it no problem. Definitely a great business!
Thank you Argentum,
–Marcos Mateo Ochoa

This place is great! I was lucky to have Lauren shoot and read with me for my audition. She made it such a comfortable and positive experience! Will definitely be coming back!

if you’re reading this and you happen to be an actor looking for a place to get your head shots printed, well sit back, reach out to the fine folks there, and let them do their magic. this place is old school with their customer service, they will work with you to get you what you need. i’ve been doing this for a bit, and after years of dealing with other places, there is no where else around i’d trust doing this work. it’s your calling card, might as well be the best
added plus, if you’re looking for a head shot photographer, reach out to ajay, he owns the joint. he’s been shooting head shots since the raiders were in la, he knows the business and what you will need, and he’s an absolute expert at getting you to, well, just be you. and then he captures that.

Argentum has been & continues to be the only place that makes me not only want to do self– tapes, but really love my self– tapes. Prior to the Casting Suite opening, I always felt hassled by the whole process, & normally not satisfied with the outcome of my self– tape, due to either lighting of my house, or a friend reading with me, ect. Lauren and Jim are quality readers because they’re quality actors. Most importantly, for me, the Argentum team in general is kind and encouraging, which I believe helps me give my best and most vulnerable performance as an actor.

They’ve changed location and didn’t inform customers which is annoying when you drive to the Sunset location to pick them up.
Kind of pricey unless you have a discount.
Like the product, don’t like the inability to call.
Good online response time.

Whenever I have to tape an audition I go on their website and book a slot immediately. Don’t think twice, do it! Everyone is so nice and it’s a very comfortable environment and professional. Getting your audition happens so fast it’s incredible! And to top it off the prices are great and super affordable. Love this place, look no further!

Anyone can take a thousand snap shots over the course of a couple of hours and have a few that turn out fine. Only a very select few in this town can spend five minutes talking to an actor and ten minutes shooting him and get 40 or 50 great shots that he and his agent will love. Ajay Jhavari is such a photographer.
I came in for a One Look Headshot and a Slate Shot for my Actors Access and LA Casting sites because I was missing a look with me wearing my Flat Cap, and we were done with everything in less than twenty minutes!
If you don’t have much time or you simply want the best, I highly recommend Argentum for all your photography and audition on tape needs. The Headshot is our most important tool. Don’t sell yourself short!

BEST HEADSHOT REPRODUCTION HANDS DOWN!!! There are so many things that I appreciate about the way Argentum handles both new and existing orders; specifically in regards to Ajay and Ryan. They are patient, diligent, FUN and really want to make sure you are happy with the final product… and I am anal… it’s okay… it’s no secret… I’m aware! Because I don’t live close to the new lab they actually spent time while I was there getting the color perfect on my headshot proof and then offered to overnight me a copy of another photo proof so I wouldn’t have to make another trip out. The prices are beyond reasonable, especially considering how comprehensive they are in their service… AND free parking in the back I highly recommend their service!

I swear by this place. Their old location was right by my apartment, so I used it out of convenience the first time around, but the quality of their services made me stick around, even with their move to Burbank. The turnaround on prints is fast, and everything comes out very professional. I mostly use their Casting Suite, though, which has helped me countless times for urgent self-​tape requests. The quality of the tape is always good (lighting and sound is even better at the new place!) they cut it all together for you, and get it to you fast. Absolutely worth the price when compared to the times I’ve tried to DIY my self-​tapes. These come out good enough to use for your reel even. Shouts out to one of the readers, Lauren — she makes sure you look good, and gives great feedback if you ask! Really friendly good people and a well-​run business, I can’t say enough good stuff about Argentum.

Everyone was very friendly, especially Ajay the owner. He is pretty much the man! They truly care about their clients. I went in and picked up my headshots the very next day. They are diligent, fast, and surprisingly affordable. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend or anyone looking for high quality prints. They are the BEST!

Going to ‘actor’ talks aren’t always worth your time. Last night at Argentum that was NOT the case. The talk was friendly, informative, networking, and just plain awesome. I will definitely be returning and my son as well! Thank you so much!

I’ve been going to Argentum for three years for headshots and postcards. The people who work here are friendly, professional, and wonderful — particularly Lauren and Ryan who helped me out most recently. This is the only place I recommend going to if you’re an actor!

I have been all over Los Angeles/​Hollywood for photo printing (including headshots), & NOWHERE compares to Argentum. It sounds corny, but Argentum doesn’t treat your photos like «just another job» — they seem to really understand that YOUR JOB depends on these photos coming out right. They care about quality, double-​checking spacing, lines, crisp edges, colors etc. even on the final printed headshots before they are willing to deliver them. I’ve even had them notice a printing error, just a slight smudge, and go back & reprint my entire batch of their own accord.
In a town & industry where too many businesses exist to take advantage of eager young artists who don’t know better, Argentum is a breath of fresh air for their quality & care.
PS — the private parking lot in the new space is a great touch, even though parking on Hollywood Way isn’t too tough anyway!

This morning I had a film screening at Warner Bros Entertainment and got out around 1pm and noticed I had an Eco Cast slate for a commercial due by 4pm. I did an unscheduled walk in and explained my dilemma. The owner Ajay quickly got me in and the file beat me home to WeHo. I successfully was able to submit for the role in time. Although they were booked until a 3:10p session they went up and beyond to squeeze me in and help me in a jam. This kind of kindness and customer support is why I am going to continue to return. They are a one stop shop for everything you need as an Actor. This was only my second time back and the staff remembered me and was friendly and sincere. I am about to go online and order my biz cards from them. My friend Julia Parker recommended them to me onset when I needed reprints of my headshots. I will do the same! Thank you Ajay and staff!

Had to put an audition on tape — didn’t want to have to deal with backdrop, a reader, lighting, whether my kittens would suddenly run into the frame. Saw the suggestion on Actors Access to contact Argentum and I made an appointment that fit into my schedule (not a casting director’s schedule for a change). Totally worth the $ 15 for the alleviation of all stress. I was in and out in 10 minutes (parking is very easy) and the file was emailed to me within an hour. The sound and picture were great quality. I will definitely go here again.

Argentum and the staff are the greatest there is!