- Photographer 118
- Stylist 63
- Set Builder 38
- Film 33
- Video 33
- Art Director 20
- Agent Rep 19
- Producer 19
- Other 13
- Director 11
- Creative Agency 9
- Filmmaker 8
- Creative Director 7
- Art Producer 6
- Photo Director 6
- Hair and Makeup 4
- Creative Manager 3
- Modeling Agent 3
- Casting Director 1
- Food Stylist 1
- Photo Consultant 1
S15 E141 - Julie Silva
Today we're talking to Julie Silva!
Julie is a hair and makeup artist who is represented by Anchor Artists. Originally from Boston, she currently splits her time between the east coast and San Antonio.
You can follow Julie on Instagram or visit her Anchor Artists profile to see more of her work!
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
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S15 E142 - Emily Hawkes
Today we're talking to Emily Hawkes!
Emily Hawkes is a commercial food, beverage, & product photographer & director based in New York City. She's worked with numerous clients including Shake Shack, 7-Eleven, UberEats, and more!
See all of Emily's work by visiting her website, and make sure to follow her on Instagram to keep up with her journey!
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S15 E140 - Clubhouse Replay - Personal Projects
Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - Personal Projects!
Today we're talking all about personal projects! Led by Shelly Waldman and Stephanie Shih, this discussion covers topics like what to know before you start planning, how to use a personal project for your benefit, and some of the problems you might run into along the way.
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S14 E139 - Kristie Raymond (Take Two)
Today we're talking to Kristie Raymond of Humankind Casting!
Today we're meeting again with Kristie Raymond to catch up on everything she's done in the last two years! Kristie is the founder of HumanKind Casting, a bespoke casting agency that partners with creative teams to search and uncover genuinely diverse faces and voices to align with brand messaging. Kristie and her team work to deliver casting solutions that fit strategic needs and visions, no matter the scope, budget, or location.
You can follow and message Kristie on her linkedin page!
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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 E137 - Cindy Machles
Today we're talking to Cindy Machles of Glue Advertising!
Cindy started her career in consumer packaged goods for Clorox and Johnson and Johnson. In 2014, she co-founded Glue Advertising, which has been recognized as a Top 20 New York City agency since 2017 and a top digital agency on a global scale.
You can follow and message Cindy on her linkedin page!
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S14 E136 - Clubhouse Replay - Building a Better Website!
Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - Building a Better Website!
Photography consultant Julie Skarwecki leads us through a discussion about websites! What are the do's and don't's of a good photography website? How's your use of SEO going? And how do we optimize a website for desktop versus mobile viewing?
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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 E134 - Ella Sophie (Take Two)
Today we're talking to Ella Sophie!
She's an amazing photographer that's based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We last spoke to Ella in 2020 and we're excited to hear how things have changed for her!
You can follow and message Ella Sophie on her linkedin page!
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S14 E133 - Clubhouse Replay - Prepping for Taxes w/Amy V. Cooper
Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - Prepping for taxes with Tidybooks!
Amy V. Cooper leads us through a discussion with TidyBooks Boutique's Tanya Hirschy. We're learning all about bookkeeping for photographers and preparing everything you need for tax season.
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S14 E132 - Clubhouse Replay - Defining Success & Battling Imposter Syndrome
Today we're revisiting our Clubhouse - Imposter Syndrome with Meagan Shuptar
Photographer, Meagan Shuptar, leads us through a discussion surrounding imposter syndrome. How do we define success in our own careers rather than comparing ourselves with others? What resources exist to avoid imposter syndrome? And what advice do members of the Focus on Women community have for someone struggling with finding their unique identity in their photography?
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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 E129 - Melissa Cronin (Take Two)
Today we're talking to Melissa Cronin!
Melissa was on our podcast back in 2021, but she's joining us again to tell us about everything she's learned over the last year and a half.
Melissa sees the big picture in a cluttered creative landscape, delivering order in a chaotic world. For 18 years she has run her own Creative Production Agency, Greener Concepts, where she has partnered with brands of all sizes to develop strategic creative processes that deliver high-value branded visual content.
You can follow and message Melissa on her linkedin page!
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S13 E128 - Connie Conway (Take Two)
Today we're talking to Connie Conway!
She was a guest of ours in July 2020. She is a force to be reckoned with - starting her career as a photographer and working with A and M records and then deciding that wasn't the path, she started her production company. Fortunate to have been paired up with the awesome photographer, Hunter Freeman for the last 20 years, she has created quite a fantastic little gig for herself.
You can follow and message Connie on her linkedin page!
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S13 E127 - Sheri Angeles
Today we're talking to Sheri Angeles!
Sheri, besides being Shelly's long-time friend, is a photographer based in Nashville and LA. Specializing in creative direction, Sheri excels in making concepts of hers come to life whether it be for a magazine spread or cover, editorial, albums, events, and more.
You can follow and message Sheri on her linkedin page!
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S13 E126- Leah De Leon
Today we're talking to Leah De Leon!
She is an award-winning Filipina-American documentary filmmaker and photographer. She's a co-founder, director, and producer at Unreel Stories, a San Diego-based production company where she creates branded films and original short documentaries. Her recent short documentary, We Are Like Waves, was released with the L.A. Times and is being considered for the 95th Academy Awards.
You can follow and message Leah 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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S13 E124- Abi Cockcroft
Today we're talking to Abi Cockcroft!
She is the shoot producer at Giles Christopher Photography. She has a background in TV, commercials, and film, and has worked on various BBC projects.
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S13 E123- Mica McCook
Today we're talking to Mica McCook!
She is a food photographer based in Austin, Texas. who believes that food photography requires an inquisitive palate and a profound love of color. Her style is vibrant, fresh, colorful, and dramatic. In 2015 when she visited Philadelphia for the first time and made a stop at Reading Terminal Market, she knew that she wanted to create the reading terminal experience for her clients, showcasing their food in compelling ways.
You can follow and message Mica on her LinkedIn page!
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