Pitched Industries Podcast aims to educate and inspire aspiring creatives through having insightful discussions with some of todays most influential creatives. We ask deep-seated questions about their lives, what they have learnt and their journey to get to where they are today.
I am stoked to be sharing a conversation I had with the super talented photographer and nomad Michelle Vdjik. Michelle is without a doubt a giant within the fashion photography space. Her photojournalistic style of photography has led her to work with numerous international clients like Savannah Morrow the Label, Authentic Beauty Concept International, Fella Swim, Acacia Swim, and many more. In this episode Michelle Vdjik and I talk about how she got her start in the fashion photography space, how she goes about organizing and reaching out to clients, establishing meaningful connections with your subjects, changing ideas of what beauty is within the fashion industry, not being afraid to ask for help with your business so much more. Links to things discussed in this episode: Michelle's Instagram: HEREMichelle's Website: HERE
I am stoked to be sharing a conversation I had with the extremely talented photographer, athlete, and businessman, Ulrich Grill.Urich is undoubtedly a jack of all trades and a leader within the global photography space. He is an accomplished photographer and athlete as well as founder of the Zoom Productions photo agency, COOPH, and most recently as I'm sure you will all know Red Bull Illume.On this episode, Urich and I talk about how Ulrich got his start in action sports photography, what led him to work so closely with Red Bull and start Red Bull Illume in 2006, the importance of being a specialist, why its time you started networking, what Red Bull Illume looks for in a winning image and so much more.Links to things discussed in this episode:Red Bull Illume Image Quest Submissions: https://www.redbullillume.com/backend/red-bull-illume-image-quest-2021/submission.htmlUlrich's Website: http://www.ulrichgrill.com/
In this episode, Stephanie and I talk about how Stephanie got to photographing some of the incredible stories she has covered to date, outreaching to editorials, working on side hustles, her creative process, advice for photographers starting out now and so much more. Links discussed in the episode: Stephanies Website: http://stephaniefoden.com/Stephanies IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefoden/?hl=en
In this episode photographer Krystle and I talk about her proactive approach to finding work in the early days, representing yourself online, ambassadorships and if you should be focusing your energy to get them, understanding that everyone has different paths, insight into working with athletes and within the field, advice for people getting started within the industry now and so much more. Links discussed in this episode: 2020 Photo Comp: https://pitchedindustries.com/2020-photo-comp/Krystles Website: https://www.krystlewright.com/overviewKrystles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystlejwright/?hl=enPitched Industries Article:
I hope you all have had a good last few weeks and I am stoked to be sharing a conversation I had with the amazingly talented photographer, filmmaker and author Ben Moon. If you are at all interested in rock climbing, surfing or portrait photography there's a pretty good chance you have come across some of Ben's work before. Ben's ability and approach to storytelling and photography has led his work to feature in the highly regarded Patagonia catalogs for the last 17 years as well all over the world in various editorials and screens showing the beauty and authenticity of people challenging themselves in the outdoors. Recently Ben has released his first book titled Denali - A man, a dog and a friendship of a lifetime. The book at its core is a story of growth, resilience, love and connection that shares Ben's own deeply personal journey with colon cancer and his special friendship with his dog Denali. This book is easily one of the best I have read in the last two years for sure. In this episode Ben and I talk about how he first got into photography and filmmaking, his book Denali and the reason behind why he wrote it, his approach to storytelling, how surviving cancer has impacted his outlook on life, advice for photographers and filmmakers starting out today and so so much more. Links to things spoken about in this episode: Ben's Book Denali: bit.ly/denalibookBen's Book AUS / NZ: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Denali/Ben-Moon/9781925791013Ben's Website: https://benmoon.com/Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_moon/
On this episode Beverly, Dereck and I discuss how they got started out in the photography and filmmaking industries, changes they have seen within the industry, how important it is to have an opinion on things happening in our world today, destructive values that governments have about wildlife, talk about the disconnect that younger generations have with wildlife and wild places, their creative process of storytelling and so so much more.Links to things discussed in episode:13 Ways To Sell & Market Your Work As A Freelance Photographer: https://pitchedindustries.com/Wild Life Films: http://www.wildlifefilms.co/Beverly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverlyjoubert/Beverly Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beverlyjoubertphotographyDereck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dereckjoubert/Dereck and Beverly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastLions/Great Plains Conservation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatPlainsConservation/Great Plains Conservation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatplainsconservation/Great Plains Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatplainsfoundation/
On this episode Zak and I will be talking about how he got into photography, tips and advice for photographers about shooting from the water, transformations he has seen within surf editorials over the past decade, the importance of challenging yourself physically and creatively, how he got to working so closely with brands like RVCA, the story behind his national geographic cover, and so much more. Links to things discussed in this episode: Zak's Website: https://www.zaknoyle.com/Zak's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaknoyle/Pitched Industries Article & Free Download: https://pitchedindustries.com/surfing-photography/
On this episode Ben and I will be talking about the story behind Ben winning image, how important it is to hold onto your best personal work, figuring out what you want from your career, expressing yourself through your work, advice for photographers starting out today and so much more.Links to things discussed in episode: Ben's Website: https://www.benthouard.com/Ben's Instagram: http://instagram.com/benthouardBen's Book: https://benthouardshop.com/products/surface-the-bookRed Bull Illume: http://www.redbullillume.com/Free Download - 13 Ways To Sell & Market Your Work As A Freelance Photographer: https://pitchedindustries.com/
In this episode Photographer Lorenz Holder and I will be talking about how he was able to capture the winning images for both the masterpiece and playground category, his creative process, how he is able to brainstorm ideas and pitch them to brands and athletes, mental struggles he has faced in the past, advice he would give photographers starting today and so much more.Links Discussed In Episode: Winning Images: https://pitchedindustries.com/lorenz/Book mentioned: This Brutal World by Perter Chadwick Lorenz's Website: http://www.lorenzholder.com/Lorenz's Instagram: https://instagram.com/lorenzholder
On today's episode Photographer Noah Wetzel will be talking you in depth about how he was able to capture his winning image through using a double exposure. We also discuss how he was able to make the transition from doing photography part time to full time, challenges he has faced in the past and so much more.Links Talked About In This Episode:The winning image: HERERed Bull Illume Website: HERENoah Wetzel's Website: HERENoah's Instagram: HERE
On this episode I’ll be talking with the winner of the Innovation Category in the 2019 Red Bull Illume Image Quest Laurence Crossman-Emms! Although Laurence is mainly known for his mountain bike photography his talent spreads into a number of photography genres including landscapes and people. He has been published on the front cover and inside most of Europe's mountain biking magazines including MBR, Dirt and Mountain biking UK. However, in today's episode Laurence will be talking specifically among a heap of other things about how he was able to capture the Innovation Category winning image. If you are listening to this podcast now and haven't seen this photo it could be a good idea to pause this and go to the red bull illume or pitched industries instagram feeds to have a look! Links Talked About In This Episode:The winning image: HERERed Bull Illume Website: HERELaurence Crossman-Emms Website: HERELaurence's Instagram: HERE
I am stoked to announce that over the next four weeks I will be releasing episodes with some of the winners from last years Red Bull Illume Image Quest winners including, Laurence Crossman-Emms, Lorenz Holder, Noah Wetzel and the overall winner Ben Thouard!In these episodes we discuss how they were able to capture their award winning images, how they got into photography, things they have struggled with in the past and so much more! Links discussed in this episode: Red Bull Illume website: http://www.redbullillume.com/Red Bull Illume Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbullillume/Pitched Industries Website: https://pitchedindustries.com/
On this episode photographer Austin Siadak talks about how he goes about storytelling and shooting for editorials, how important it is to find a niche within an area you love, his creative process, how working with athletes like Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold have impacted his work and life, stories of near death experiences while climbing as so much more. Website: https://www.austinsiadak.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin_siadak/Reading List: https://pitchedindustries.com/reading/
On this episode Photographer Phillip Thurston and I talk about how he got into photography, the importance of fine tuning your workflow, pricing and the perceived value of your work, struggles that he has faced in the past, changes he has seen within the photography industry and so much more.Phil's Website: https://www.thurstonphoto.com/Phil's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thurstonphoto/
On this episode Photographer Adam Ferguson and I talk about how he got into photography, what lead him to document the US lead war in Afghanistan, misconceptions people have about war, how he goes about pitching to publications, changes he has seen within the photography industry, why just being a photographer today isn't enough, his creative process and so much more. Adam Ferguson IG: https://www.instagram.com/adamfergusonstudio/Adam Ferguson Website: https://adamfergusonstudio.com/13 Ways To Sell & Market Your Work As A Freelance Photographer or Artist: https://pitchedindustries.com/
On this episode Photographer Warren Keelan and I talk about how he got into photography, the importance of entering photography competitions, what it's like to run a photography gallery, preparing your images for print, his creative process, social media and so much more. Links From This Episode: Warren's Website: https://www.warrenkeelan.com/ Warren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrenkeelan/ Pitched Website: https://pitchedindustries.com/
On this episode Photographer Todd and I talk about how he approaches his portrait photography, the importance of treating people around you kindly, the impact that people like Kelly Slater has had on his life, photo licencing, oversaturation of particular images, what it was like to photograph the first ever session at Kelly’s Wave Pool, crazy travel journeys he has had in the past and so so much more.Links from episode: Website: http://www.tglaser.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddglaser/COURSE: https://pitchedindustries.com/pitch/
On this episode Photographer Chris Grundy and I talk about the importance of having a well polished website, his editing process, how to make the most of studying photography, assisting other photographers and creatives, some struggles Chris has faced to get to where he is now and so much more.Chris Grundy Website: http://www.chrisgrundyphoto.com/Chris Grundy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgrundyphoto/Negative Space: https://www.instagram.com/negativesp_ce/
On this episode Photographer Dave Sandford and I talk about why taking chances is so important, how he was able to capture his famous Lake Eerie series, his experiences in Antarctica, why you should be making the most of every opportunity you get, the power of a series of work versus a single image and so much more. Dave's Instagram: hereDaves Facebook: hereWebsite: here
Knox in my opinion would have to have one of the most recognizable styles in Australia. Knox’s work is mainly shot on a combination of 35mm and medium format black and white film that he processes and prints in his small home darkroom. His work mainly revolves around train stations and the streets of sydney and has been featured numerous times in both print and exhibitions including the 2019 Head On Photo Festival in Sydney. On this episode Photographer Knox Bertie and I talk about how he got into photography, his unique way of how he develops his photos, the pressure to conform to other photos you see, his personal struggle with insomnia and the impact that has had on his work, the importance of creating a style that is unique, and so much more. LINK TO COURSE: https://pitchedindustries.com/pitch/Knox's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxbertie/
On this episode Photographer Phil Gallagher and I talk about changes within the photography industry and what's expected of photographers today, discovering new waves and shooting on the road from 2001 to 2011, his time running LeBoogie magazine, how he got to working so closely with Aquatech, his creative process, the importance of refining your portfolio, dealing with changes in life and so much more.
On this episode Photographer Alex Kydd and I talk about how Alex got into shooting underwater photos, the importance of collaborating and working with other creatives, interacting and photographing marine life, misconceptions society has towards sharks, tips and advice for aspiring underwater photographers and so much more. Instagram: @AlexKyddPhoto
Photographer Andrew Miller talks where the photography industry was at when he first started vs where it is now, how he approaches his personal and commercial work, how to get your work seen by the right people, his best decisions, advice to photographers starting out today and so much more. Links From The Episode: Website: https://www.andrewmillerphotos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_miller/
On this episode Chris talks about study vs working in the field, what it's like to shoot in a big budget surf film, his thoughts on studying photography at university, advice that he would give photographers and creatives starting out today as well as so much more.Links from this episode: Website: www.chrisgurney.com.auInstagram: @chrisgurney_Chris Gurneys Book "FERVOR": http://www.chrisgurney.com.au/shop
On this episode Photographer Zoe Morley discusses how she was able to break into the wedding photography industry at the start, how she deals with the stresses of a wedding day, her workflow and editing processes, outsourcing, advice for people wanting to start a business today and so much more. I am certain you will take a few things away from today's episode so let's get straight into it. LINKS: Article: https://pitchedindustries.com/zoe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoemorleyphotography/http://www.nonjabulo.com/Photo Mechanic: https://home.camerabits.com/Smart Slides: https://pixellu.com/smartslidesPic Time: https://www.pic-time.comShootQ: https://shootq.com/
On this episode photographer Rambo Estrada discusses how important it is to learn the technical side of photography, the positive influence social media is having on photographers today, how he got to becoming an ambassador for Sony Cameras, advice for photographers starting out today and so much more.LINKS: Rambo's Instagram: @ramboestrada Pitched Industries Article:
Digital artist Emma Regolini discusses how the creative series @theline_ came about, pitching work to potential clients and brands, social media algorithms advice for artists starting out today and so much more.Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theline_/Pitched Article: www.pitchedindustries.com/emma
On this episode Mark Clinton discusses working with commercial agencies and if it’s a good idea to seek representation in the early days, how the commercial photography industry has changed over the last decade, comparing yourself to others, self doubt and a heap of advice for photographers and creatives starting out today. LINKS: Website: www.markclintonphoto.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/markclintonPitched Industries: www.pitchedindustries.com
On this episode photographer Matt Cherubino talks about how he was able to build his portfolio to land commercial work, collaborating and learning from your mentors, tips and advice for photographers and creatives starting out today and so much more.Links to things spoken about in this episode: Website: http://mattcherubino.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcherub/?hl=enCanon Red Staps Program: https://www.canon.com.au/explore/challenges/redstrapsPitched Industries: https://pitchedindustries.com/matt/
Today i'm stoked to be sharing with you all a conversation I had with the great man Harry Mark. If you like anything to do with motorbikes or surfing I am sure you would have seen his work before. His unique style and ability to make the most simple stuff look so damn cool has lead him to be Deus Ex Machina top photographers, as well as have his work featured in most good surf and moto magazines.On this episode Harry talks about what it is like to shoot for Deus, advice on making money through print stores, the importance of being a good person within the industry, losing a RED camera out the back of a car and so much more. I’m sure you guys are going to get a few takeaways from today's episode so let's get into it.
Photographer Luke Shadbolt talks about his time and what he learnt from his time as the art director at LeBoogie magazine, what it’s like working creatively with his wife Nicole Warne, the importance of networking and getting out of your comfort zone, advice for photographers and creatives starting out today and so much more. Links to things spoken about in episode: Instagram: @lukeshadboltWebsite: www.lukeshadbolt.com/portfoliowww.michaelreid.com.au
On this episode fashion photographer Eddie New talks how the fashion industries impacts on how society perceives beauty, the impact that social media is having on people's mental health, the importance of assisting professionals within your creative industry, persistence and so much more.
Im excited to share a conversation I had with the social media marketing expert Stevie Dillon from the “Talk Social To Me” Podcast. I have asked Stevie to come on the show to offer advice particularly for creatives wanting to market a service or product through their social media channels. On this episode Stevie and I talk about what you should be focusing on with your social media, the difference between a boosted post and a advertising through facebook ads manager, the importance of using instagram stories and highlight well, algorithms and so much more.
On this episode Woody Gooch talks about the importance of doing an internship, how important it is to build personal relationships with your clients, how being home schooled influenced his creative direction, advice for aspiring photographers and creative starting out today and so much more.Subscribe to the podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/pitched-industries-podcast/id1388354470?mt=2View full show notes here: www.pitchedindustries.com/woody-gooch
On this episode Marco Melgrati talks about how he was able to focus his energy full time on creating work through living more cheaply in other countries, how he goes about his creative process for his personal and commercial work, advice for illustrators who are starting out today and much more.Subscribe to the podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/pitched-industries-podcast/id1388354470?mt=2View full show notes here: www.pitchedindustries.com/marco-melgrati
On this episode Photographer Andy Bardon talks about the things he has learnt from when he started out in photography to now, how he goes about working with brands and collaborating, advice for creatives who may be finding themselves overwhelmed at times and much more. Subscribe to the podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/pitched-industries-podcast/id1388354470?mt=2 View full show notes here: www.pitchedindustries.com/andy-bardon
Professional social media content creator Henry Nathan talks about finding work through Instagram and lessons learnt from founding @canon_photos and more. Some links to things discussed in the episode can be found below: Instagram Handles: https://www.instagram.com/henry.nathan/ https://www.instagram.com/Canon_Photos/ Website: http://www.henry-nathan.com/
Photographer Stephen Matera talks about expanding your creative mind, changes in the photographic industry, advice for aspiring creatives and much more. Some links to things discussed in the episode can be found below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_matera/ Website 1: http://www.materaphoto.com/ Website 2: http://www.stephenmatera.com/
On this episode Brecht talks about what drives his to constantly creativity, how he relates to fear of failure, how he perceives the world around him, the trap of narrowed thinking and much more. Even if your not an artist I am sure that you are going to get a heap out of this episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brechtvandenbroucke/?hl=en Blog: http://brechtvandenbroucke.blogspot.com/
National Geographic contributor Jody MacDonald talks about how she got to being on a boat for ten years, how she defines success, what it’s like to travel the world as a female photographer, advice on submitting photos to magazines and brands as well as so much more. Some links to Jody's work can be found below: Website: www.jodymacdonaldphotography.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jodymacdonaldphoto
Brian Steely gives a heap of helpful advice for aspiring designers, he talks about how he has gotten to where he is today, his design philosophy and so much more! Some links to things discussed in the episode can be found below. Website: www.steelyworks.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/briansteely
On this episode Trent Mitchell talks about how he got to being the photo editor for surfing life magazine, things he has learnt about the industry, the best advice he has ever received and we even discuss how hard it can be to get over feelings of inadequacy. Links to things we discuss in this episode can be found below: Instagram: www.instagram.com/trent_mitchell_ Website: www.trentmitchell.com
Ian Mutch's artwork has travelled all around the globe and has been featured by numerous publications including Oyster and Transworld. On this episode Ian gives helpful advice for artists starting out today, talks about how he pitches his work to clients, the importance of valuing your work and so much more. Some links to things we discuss in this podcast can be found below: Website: www.ianmutch.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/ianmutch
Tim Swallow is an enormously talented director and photographer from Australia. Over the past year Tim has shot editorials for Russh Magazine, Vogue (America, Australia), Monster Children and Harpers Bazaar. On this episode Tim talks about his influences in photography, super helpful advice for photographers starting out now, his biggest mistakes and so much more Some links to things we discuss in this podcast can be found below: Website: www.timswallow.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tim_swallow_photo Commercial Work: www.thelagooncollective.com Agency: www.thekitchen.com.au
In this episode I talk with photographer and filmmaker Chris White. Chris is the man behind the iconic ‘tension’ bodyboarding movies, the book dark light and the new podcast ‘The Grin Reapers’. We talk about how Chris got into photography and filmmaking, things he wished he had started earlier, the best advice he has ever received and so much more. Some links to things we discussed can be found below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.whitey/ Van Wolf White Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanwolfwhite/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-grin-reapers-podcast/id1380019049?mt=2
In this episode I talk with Nic Westaway who is an actor from Margaret River in Western Australia who spend some of his career on one of Australias longest running TV shows Home and Away where he played Kyle Braxton. You will hear Nic give advice about the industry to acting students, talk about how he deals with performing in front of large crowds, the best advice he has ever received as well as much more. Some information which we spoke about in this podcast can be found below. Nic's showcase video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEX4R4FGM0Y Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicwestaway/
In this episode I talk about how things started for me, the things I learnt from studying photography and illustration design at Curtin University, early influences on my work, three things I have learnt from my journey so far, a few things I would have done differently looking back and much more. Some links to what I discuss in this podcast can be found below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitchedindustries/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348996008566175/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickwhiteinstagram/
In this episode we talk with Rachel Claire about the importance of building relationships within your creative industry, the importance of valuing your work, how to approach creative briefs, the best advice she has ever received as well as much more. Some links to what we discuss can be found below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldnotes__/ Website: http://www.rachelclaire.co/ Perth Artists Video: http://www.perthartists.com/s02e04b-rachel-claire/
In this episode we talk with photographer Andrew Semark about the importance of knowing your why, the best advice he has ever received, what its like to wipeout at one of Australias biggest waves with his camera in hand, as well as much more. Some links to what we discuss can be found below. Website: http://www.andrewsemarkphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjsemark/
In this episode we talk with photographer and filmmaker Brendan Foster about both his experience within commercial and fashion photography as well as his recent success with aerial photography and filmmaking. We talk about the best advice he has ever received, where photography could be heading in the future, the effects of Instagram on photographers as well as much more. Some links to what we discuss can be found below. Website: http://brendanfoster.com.au/ Instagram: /www.instagram.com/azure_co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendan_foster/
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