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 E67 - Jessie-Sierra Ross

Tune into this fun filled chat with Jessie-Sierra Ross of the infamous blog - Straight to the Hips, Baby.  A native Bostonian, turned Berkshire-area mum to three little boys. A former professional ballerina and ballet coach, her fast-paced urban life gave way to the farm-to-table landscape of Western Massachusetts. From TV appearances to lectures, menu-planning to big-brand collaborations, clubhouse chats and rooms, to workshops for fellow Foodies, this lady does it all!

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 E65 - Thompson & Homonnay

Tune into our chat with Ashley Thompson and Ana Homonnay, the fun loving photo duo based in San Francisco. Ana and Ashley shoot lifestyle, kids and teens and their passion for their craft and working with amazing brands who share their passion for causes runs deep. They strive for authentic, of the moment captures and never settle for the ordinary. They have been recognized by the International Photography Awards and were named Best of California by PDN magazine. Their images evoke real life, real people and special moments that make us who we are, human. 

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 E60 - Lucy Schaeffer

Tune in this week to hear our chat with Lucy Schaeffer. She is a NY photographer shooting food, kids and lifestyle with 15 years of experience under her belt. She studied painting and printmaking at Yale, taught art in Italy and was a photo editor for Food & Wine magazine too, all leading up to her photography career. Her passion project - the cookbook that just released this week - School Lunch - a testament to who Lucy is, kind, inquisitive, resourceful and determined. Grown from a grassroots campaign after speaking to hundreds of people about their school lunches. Then collecting stories from people aged six to ninety-three; hailing from twenty-five different countries and all across the United States. And interviewing celebrities, homeless people, strangers, her parents, her corner bodega owner, and her Korean father-in-law. It's truly a labor of love and everyone must check it out.

This episode 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 E59 - Sue Tallon

Tune into our insightful chat with the amazingly talented, Sue Tallon. Sue specializes in still-life, and conceptual still-life of products, concepts, and food/beverage for advertising, packaging, editorial, retail and corporate clients. Her work is unbelievably creative, innovative and modern although she could probably shoot most anything having been in this business for thirty plus years. She is a great mentor, teacher, and fine artist as well and I'm honored to have had the chance to both work with her as well as connect with her through Focus on Women. make sure to check out her work @suetallon or https://www.suetallon.com/.

This episode 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 E58 - Kailee Mandel

Tune into our chat with Kailee Mandel, Toronto-based commercial and editorial photographer specializing in food and product. She has worked with top clients like Nestle, McDonald’s, The Globe and Mail, and Reader’s Digest. We had a great chat with her about building a community and network and more. @kaileemandelphotography

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 E56 - Alicia Stepp

This is an exciting conversation with one of our own board members who happens to also be an ward-winning beauty and fashion photographer, Alicia Stepp. There is something so magical about Alicia's work - maybe it's the combination of having the love of photography since her youth, and then getting a degree in graphic design which gave her the knowledge of composition and use of color, etc. that led her to be able to create strikingly beautiful and well- crafted images. She talks about her path to fashion and her mentor that led her there too. Lots of inspiration here , make sure to check out more work and follow her at @aliciastepptx.

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.

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S6 E54 - Shelly Waldman

Shelly Waldman is a San Francisco bay area based photographer with roots in LA.

Shelly's experience as a child with parents who took tons of photos influenced her later in life. She's worked in pro sports, the banking industry and in 2009 opened her photography business.

We touch on the turning point that took her from photographing families, kids and events to focusing more food and lifestyle imagery for brands. She married her background in finance and photography to helping other photographers turn their passion into a paycheck. She now offers one on one consulting as well as runs Food Photographer Mentorship, an ongoing membership that covers both business and creative topics.

See Shelly's Portfolio, Youtube Channel and connect with her on Instagram
Learn about her Food Photography Mentorship

S6 E52 - Martine Séverin

Martine Séverin is a Chicago + LA based lifestyle, advertising and editorial photographer whose vibrant work aims to push boundaries and celebrate inclusivity. Her images are happy, colorful and filled with purpose. Interested in creating fashion narratives that reference non-western norms, she strives to collaborate with brands who speak to a diverse audience. I loved our conversation and hope you will too! She also is the host of her own podcast, This is How We Create a show that digs deeper into the creative life of contemporary artists of color. Make sure to check that out and her work @martine.severin

S6 E51 - Kimberly Edwards

Tune into hear our amazing Podcast producer chatting with Kimberley SE, she specialises in portrait, property, food and event photography.

At 19 she co-founded The Sky’s Not Blue, a photography website featuring how-to-do tutorials for students and camera equipment reviews. Since then, she has become an internationally published magazine photographer in over 8 countries and 13 global cities as well as working with famous brands all over the world.

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S5 E50 - Amy Scott

Tune into this awesome chat with Houston photographer, Amy Scott. Her work takes us from shooting the people on the farm, in the mill, making the food to the food and the people enjoying it. She is an amazing talent who is involved in her photo community and working diligently on building relationships to help and boost what will soon be an amazing career in photography. Make sure to follow her at @photography.amyscott Also be sure to check out our Artist Collective Initiative - we are looking for artists willing to let us license a piece of their work that empowers women, equality, diversity, and more. We will then take that art and make it marketable on Society6 - great way to get you artwork into the world!

S5 E48 - Jung Fitzpatrick

Tune in to hear our chat with Jung Fitzpatrick. Jung is amazing - and quite a good story, she took a little minute to figure out that her lifelong passion, was to be a photographer, and her journey to get there is fascinating and inspiring. Jung and I have had the pleasure of knowing each other from when she was Sue Tallon's studio manager and her energy and positivity are so refreshing. She has also recently started teaching an awesome class - called ABC's of Photo Assisting as a way to widen her community and share what she has learned. Make sure to check it out.

S5 E47 - Kelly Marshall

Kelly Marshall is a New York based photographer specializing in interiors, travel and portraiture. Her commercial and fine art work are interwoven as she explores inherent belief systems; how they construct our lives, our physical homes and in essence, our everyday reality. She also is the director of an amazing  feature length documentary Birthing of A Nation- an afro futuristic account of the the reproductive justice movement and the healing arts of Black women in America since 1619. Kelly is a true inspiration and I'm honored to know her and to tell her story.

Follow the story here: @birthingofanation

S5 E46 - Ren Fuller

Born in the former USSR, Ren Fuller found film first her senior year she attended summer school at NYU Film school. After then graduating from NYU Film School she changed her mind and moved to the Bay Area where she was introduced to Chez Panisse. Her love of food started and she decided to focus on photography at that point. Ren now lives in LA, enjoying the outdoors and shooting travel, lifestyle, food and more with a career that is going up - make sure to follow her @ren_fuller. Listen to her story, how she partners with her film making husband and where her career is headed now. Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsor - Anchor Artists.

S5 E45 - Jill Broussard

Not everyone can say they shoot everything - but Jill Broussard really does shoot almost everything, lifestyle, kids, interiors, food and more. And she does it beautifully creating quite a power house brand for herself. Covid for her gave time to get involved, she joined the APA diversity panel and spent time with an equity coach, so that she could start looking at her work with a different lens. Her passion for helping to uplift those whose voices haven't been heard in the past in photography is so inspiring. Tune in to hear how she has changed the way she views the world and what she is doing to help others.

S5 E41 - Evi Abeler

Tune into our chat with the awesome Food photographer/director Evi Abeler. Evi is based in New York and represented by my good friends, Mary Dail and Kimberley Sirisalee.  Her work is phenomenal and she is one of my favorite creatives for sure. She is calm, professional and a true female power house all at the same time. Over the past decade she has collaborated with dozens of brands, ad agencies, creative directors, authors, book publishers, and media companies in the culinary, design, health, and travel worlds on projects both large and small. Her images focus on the natural beauty, distinctive textures and the way light turns her subjects into something magical. You are going to love this chat! @eviabeler

We are also thrilled to announce our first paid sponsorship with @anchorartists.  Anchor Artists represents creative professionals supporting photography, motion and advertising industries across the United States. They are valued for their extensive experience, responsiveness and candid communication.  

When you work with Anchor Artists, you join forces with an amazing group focused steadfastly on making your production a success. Their motto is - We treat your production as if it were our own.

S4 E37 - Caydie McCumber

Tune in to our conversation with Caydie McCumber - an LA based photographer specializing in commercial advertising and editorial imagery. She works with clients to create fearless shots with a conceptual eye. I love her CA vibe and her go get them attitude as well.

S4 E36 - Marvi Lacar

Tune into our episode with the awesome Marvi Lacar. Marvi started her career as a photo journalist. She and her husband Ben Lowy now work together shooting award-winning photography and filmmaking specializing in authentic, documentary style storytelling. Came to the US from the Philippines and landed in the midwest in Kalamazoo Michigan. From there she gets herself to NY and finds her way to photo journalism. Learn how she got her break and also how she met Ben Lowy.

S4 E35 - Christina Peters

Tune into our chat with Christina Peters - she has quite a prolific and successful career as a food photographer, based in Los Angeles and also Delaware.

She has shot thousands of food images and her clients include: Arby's, Baja Fresh, Bath and Body Works,  Burger King, Campbell's Soups Souplicty Brand, Cesar Pet Food, Chipotle, Domino's Pizza, HarperCollins Publishers, Kraft, Libby's, Marriott Hotels, McDonald's, and many many more. She is also the founder of the first food photography membership site called The Food Photography Club. offering course, downloads and more on what it takes to be a successful food photographer. Please check it out thru the link and help raise money for FOW and their podcast. 

S4 E34 - Dixie Dixon

Tune in to listen to my chat with Dixie Dixon. She is an internationally renowned fashion, lifestyle, and commercial advertising photographer and film director based out of Dallas, Texas, as well as a Nikon brand ambassador. Most Recently, Dixie released Her New Book "Fashion And Lifestyle Photography” with a forward by supermodel Kathy Ireland. You are going to love her energy and wit and her experience in fashion photography is plenty.