S15 E148 - Clubhouse: Is Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe?

In today's Clubhouse discussion, we're talking about Artificial Intelligence! What are the pros and cons? How can we use it to our benefit? With AI becoming more popular, will the roles of photographers, set designers, and others become obsolete?

Make sure to check out the work of our amazing guests:
Mike Gluckman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikegluckman/
Jamie Kingham AI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamie.kingham.ai/
Meagan Shuptar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaganshuptar/



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S15 E145 - Clubhouse - How Motherhood Affects Your Career

Today's episode is a discussion from one of our recent Clubhouse sessions! Hear from several photography-industry professionals on what it's like to balance motherhood and business. Whether you're an up-and-coming mom or one with years of experience, there are tons of amazing resources in this episode!

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S14 E138 - Clubhouse Replay - Pivoting in the Photo Industry

Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - Pivoting in the Photo Industry!

Shelly Walman leads us through a discussion surrounding pivoting from photography to new careers such as styling, producing, and more! You'll hear stories from Jenn Davis, a photographer who pivoted into producing, and Alyson Brown, a graphic designer who pivoted into cocktail photography and styling!


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S14 E135 - Clubhouse Replay - Treatments

Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - Treatments with Traci Terrick and Mary Dail.

Traci Terrick, founder of Poppy Creative Agency, and Mary Dail, Founder of Big Leo Productions, lead us through a discussion about treatments! What are they, when do you need one, and what mistakes can you avoid when creating them?


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S14 E131 - Clubhouse Replay - Ask a Rep!

Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - with Traci Terrick and Mary Dail!

Traci Terrick of Poppy Creative Agency and Mary Dail of Big Leo Productions lead us through a thought-provoking discussion on how to reflect back over last year and how to scope out your vision for the year ahead.


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S14 E130 - Sheila Mullin Baker

Today we're talking to Sheila Mullin Baker!

Sheila is the owner of Those 3 Reps. Her roster includes photographers directors, illustrators, and storyboard artists. Based in Dallas, Texas, she has been representing artists for almost 29 years. 

You can follow and message Sheila on her linkedin page!

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S13 E125- Brooke Embry

Today we're talking to Brooke Embry!

She is a Los Angeles-based artist and the founder of Tidepool Reps, an artist agency representing eight photographers and directors.

You can follow and message Brooke on her linkedin page!

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S12 E110 - Darcie Adler

Today's guest is Darcie Adler! She's the founder of The Spin Style Agency, a full-service creative styling agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. She was also one of Focus on Women's first supporters when we met at our first in-person happy hour in 2018!

Keep up with Darcie by following her on Instagram or checking out her website!

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S11 E106 - Sally Bjornsen

Today's guest is Sally Bjornson! She is the founder of Sally Reps, an agency representing photographers, directors, and stylists based in Seattle. Before starting her agency, Sally held marketing and advertising roles at various advertising agencies and consumer product companies, including Nike, Eastman Kodak, Nordstrom, Wexley School for the Girls, and VOICE Advertising, which was her own advertising agency that specialized in marketing to women.

Connect with Sally by visiting her website or giving her a follow on Instagram!

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S11 E103 - Patti Schumann

Today’s guest is Patti Schumann! She is the founder of Schumann & Company, an artist agency representing a select award-winning group of photographer/directors from across North America. She is based in Chicago and has been working in her industry for over two decades! She is recognized for her commitment to delivering smart and innovative solutions with extraordinary work from artists at the top of their fields.

You can learn more about Patti by visiting her website!

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S7 E69 - Tabatha Fireman

Tune into our chat with Tabatha Fireman, a UK based photographer turned agent, and the founder of Female Perspective. She started her work journey in the photographic department at EMI Records and then went on to further her career working inside and out of major photographic establishments. She founded her agency in 2018 and represents a super talented selection of women photographers.

Always on a mission to up her game when it comes to elevating the female voice, she is now working on the launch of something even cooler, and that is Shot by Women. It’s an image bank filled with content shot exclusively by global women and feminine-of-centre photographers, with a platform designed to promote, encourage, and engage contributors. 

She is a true force to be reckoned with making inroads in helping to increase visibility of female creators and change the lens through which we all see our world by putting women behind it.

This show is sponsored by the American Photographic Artists (APA), established in 1981, is a not-for-profit trade association run by photographers for photographers working in the advertising and editorial sectors.  They understand the challenges of this industry and advocate on behalf of their members. APA offers inspiration, education, and advocacy. 

The APA membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals. APA members are connected by regional chapters providing both a national and local connection to networking, portfolio reviews, photo competitions, and activism. 

 APA supports women and minority photographers. Their Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for those who are traditionally underrepresented. The APA Scope webinar and podcast series includes discussions with photographers re-imagining the photo industry as one driven by diversity and inclusion.

APA is providing those who are listening to this Focus on Women podcast, an opportunity to join APA using a $25 coupon code. APA memberships start at just $50 a year, so that’s half off an annual Contributor membership.  Use the code:  FOW2021 (as in Focus on Women)  to take advantage of this offer.  The code will be valid until the end of 2021. Join at APA National.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Juliette  Wolf-Robin, she is the executive director of APA and on the board of Focus on women. 

S7 E68 - Mary Dail

Tune into our amazing chat with my good friend and colleague, Mary Dail. Mary is a force to be reckoned with and admired. She is the founder of Big Leo, an agency representing a constellation of amazing visual content creators, photographers, directors, and stylists. She is also the co-founder of Focus on Women and one of our leaders, Traci Terrick's mentors. Through their amazing friendship and relationship have come equally amazing things, reps speaking to other reps and reps working together to help one another figure out this vast field of photography. Keep your eyes open for their latest adventure, RepFWD too.

This show is sponsored by the American Photographic Artists (APA), established in 1981, is a not-for-profit trade association run by photographers for photographers working in the advertising and editorial sectors.  They understand the challenges of this industry and advocate on behalf of their members. APA offers inspiration, education, and advocacy. 

The APA membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals. APA members are connected by regional chapters providing both a national and local connection to networking, portfolio reviews, photo competitions, and activism. 

 APA supports women and minority photographers. Their Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for those who are traditionally underrepresented. The APA Scope webinar and podcast series includes discussions with photographers re-imagining the photo industry as one driven by diversity and inclusion.

APA is providing those who are listening to this Focus on Women podcast, an opportunity to join APA using a $25 coupon code. APA memberships start at just $50 a year, so that’s half off an annual Contributor membership.  Use the code:  FOW2021 (as in Focus on Women)  to take advantage of this offer.  The code will be valid until the end of 2021. Join at APA National.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Juliette  Wolf-Robin, she is the executive director of APA and on the board of Focus on women. 

S7 E64 - Stacy Swiderski

Tune in to our chat with Stacy Swiderski. Based in Philadelphia, Stacy is a Creative Consultant and photo agent with an extensive background in commercial photography, education and consulting. She's worked with hundreds of photographers from all parts of the globe during her time in the industry. She holds an MPS in Digital Photography from The School of Visual Arts and a BFA in Photography from Parsons School of Design. Along with being an agent for Philly Reps she has also created the awesome Brunch and Brand, an experiential educational and networking space. Giving artist's a virtual seat at the table, with the mission of "to get you where you want and DESERVE to be."

This show is sponsored by the American Photographic Artists (APA), established in 1981, is a not-for-profit trade association run by photographers for photographers working in the advertising and editorial sectors.  They understand the challenges of this industry and advocate on behalf of their members. APA offers inspiration, education, and advocacy. 

The APA membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals. APA members are connected by regional chapters providing both a national and local connection to networking, portfolio reviews, photo competitions, and activism. 

 APA supports women and minority photographers. Their Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for those who are traditionally underrepresented. The APA Scope webinar and podcast series includes discussions with photographers re-imagining the photo industry as one driven by diversity and inclusion.

APA is providing those who are listening to this Focus on Women podcast, an opportunity to join APA using a $25 coupon code. APA memberships start at just $50 a year, so that’s half off an annual Contributor membership.  Use the code:  FOW2021 (as in Focus on Women)  to take advantage of this offer.  The code will be valid until the end of 2021. Join at APA National.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Juliette  Wolf-Robin, she is the executive director of APA and on the board of Focus on women. 

S6 E57 - Brandi Moore

Join us to listen in on Brandi Moore's journey - from textile design to creating a line of successful handbags, then as one of her many jobs to make rent in CA work, she got into the Fashion world and production. That led her to the introduction of JE Models and their agency's founder, who is now the father of her child. With that relationship she finally found the opportunity to live out her dream and started working as an agent to artists within their Creative offshoot - Artist Services. In 2020, she decided to open her own agency representing photographers that she had a strong connection to - and since Artist Services has since folded, also brought her the opportunity to include stylists on the roster, making her agency a full-blown, one stop shop! Brandi is a great believer in the universe, and shares her technique for finding talent, clients and more. Make sure to check her out at brandimoore.com and @brandimorre

The other great thing about this episode is that it is sponsored by another board member and good friend, Amy V. Cooper. Amy is a photography consultant and personal coach with more than 20 years of experience in the photography industry. She has worked as a photo rep, art buyer in the advertising industry, and as a photo editor for entertainment and editorial brands. Amy offers one-on-one coaching, consulting, portfolio reviews and is offering Focus on Women listeners 25% off of her highly rated Commercial Photography Marketing Masterclass in July with code: "FOCUSONWOMEN". You can find more information at amyvcooper.com or follow Amy on Instagram @amyvcooper.

S6 E53 - Robin Greene

Tune into our chat with Robin Greene, the founder of Holl and Artists a new creative agency representing some awesome photographers/directors that include Ren Fuller who has also been on our show. Their motto - "We believe collaboration is the surest way through uncertainty. An ever-evolving media landscape merely promises new opportunities and different ways to tell our stories. " Listen to hear about her start and how she has curated her roster and more good agency tips.

S5 E42 - Maren Rossman

Tune in to hear our chat with Maren Rossman of Anchor Artists. Maren is originally from the Bay Area, now based in MA for the past 20+ years. She is the founder and owner of the an agency representing HMU artists, prop, lay down, soft goods and food & drink stylists, set designers and art directors too. They are valued for their extensive experience, responsiveness and candid communication.  Listen to her story and hear about how she works with newer artist to help them build their styling business's too. www.anchorartists.com

@anchorartists

S3 E26 - Jennifer Perlmutter

Tune in to listen to my chat with JP - Jennifer Perlmutter from Found Artists. For those of you who don't know this lady - you must listen in. Her energy, knowledge and sense of humor all make her a person you wish you knew. And her role with Found Artists has given her the job of being an advocate to hundreds of artists. Her marketing expertise along with her background of being an agent all lend to her success at helping photographers and illustrators find awesome clients.

S2 E16 - Jennifer Duda

Tune into Traci's chat with Jennifer Duda - founder of Swim and Tennis Club, and get some inside tips from an awesome photo consultant/agent/marketing expert. She has a great story of her path from working as a producer for a photographer, than at an artist agency, to then going out on her own. One of her best pieces of advice is "Be Inspiring!" - listen in to hear all her other inspiring thoughts!

S2 E11 - Mary Dail

Welcome to our second season! Starting it off with an interview of our co-founder, Mary Dail who is also the founder of Big Leo Productions. Mary tells us about her journey from working at Martha Stewart Living to running her own agency, and we talk about the industry and what it's like to be reps.