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    Is it possible to reduce the amount of guess work and provide emerging photographers with the knowledge, resources, and access needed to craft a sustaining career in photography? We certainly believe so!

    That's why we are bringing the Artisans & Trade podcast experience into the real world this Spring (April 1st) to help you on your journey to crafting your photography career. The podcast event will feature in depth conversations, a photo workshop, and lots of Q&A time with two highly esteemed guests: The New Yorker’s executive producer Paul Moakley, and award-winning photographer and cinematographer Cory Vanderploeg.

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE LIVE PODCAST EVENT TODAY!


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    In this A&T Talks episode, award-winning photographer & artist Warwick Saint, world-renowned for his masterfully lit iconic portraits, joins us to share the pivotal moments of his career as editorial photographer and painter. He speaks about the importance of preparing for photographic opportunities, developing personal work, and having the courage to reinvent yourself as an artist.

    In his work, Saint has uniquely captured the celebrities and visionaries of our time, working with icons such as Oprah, Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Beyonce, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, and more.

    After first breaking into fashion with his legendary 'Elephant Boy' series based on his South African roots, Saint proceeded to lead worldwide photographic campaigns for the Olympic Games, BMW, Nike and World Cup Soccer. He has also collaborated with musicians and performers, creating some of the most iconic album covers of the last 20 years.

    Today, Saint's work has moved beyond traditional photography and transitioned into the fine art world, using his celebrity portraits as the canvas for experimenting with acrylics, otherwise known as "Lumadynamic Decomposition."

    *This episode was made possible by: Sarah Parsons Media


    NOTEWORTHY TIMESTAMPS:
    00:19:15 — Saint's Advice to Photo Assistants
    00:31:15 — On How to Prepare for a Client Shoot
    00:35:09 — On the Importance of Personal Work in Your Portfolio
    00:41:05 — On How to Approach Making Personal Work
    00:45:10 — On the Dynamic Responsibilities of a Photographer
    00:57:50 — On Transitioning Toward Painting & Fine Art


    Discover Warwick Saint: Photography & Artwork Portfolio
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    In this A&T Talks episode, London-based portrait photographer Phil Sharp joins us to talk about his process of creating striking photographs of musicians and actors. He shares his journey into photography and gives a detailed walkthrough of his headshot process. His new book Heavy Light is now available for purchase on his website.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:02:00 — On His Journey into Photography
    00:25:16 — On His Headshot Process (from Client Booking to Final Deliveries)


    Discover Phil Sharp: Photography Portfolio
    Domestika Course: Modern Headshot Photography: Capture Profound Portraits
    Buy Phil Sharp's New Book: Heavy Light


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  • A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.

    Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle)


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    In this episode we dive into what it means to be inspired and what it takes to remain inspired. We share personal anecdotes of how we've both come to be inspired as individuals and creatives, and we find the common thread and insights that may prove to be useful to others. In Giovanni's own words, "Inspiration is an external exploration. It's a process."


    Resources Referenced In This Episode:
    1. James Bond Film: Skyfall (not Spectre)
    2. The Book of Bushido: The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry
    3. Everyday Astronaut
    4. Seth Godin: There's No Such Thing As Writer's Block


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  • A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.

    Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle)


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    Artistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? In this follow up episode, we dive into the topic sourcing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter Vincent Willem Van Gogh as our framework.

    Resources Referenced In This Episode:
    1. Michael Jordan's The Last Dance
    2. Edvard Munch's The Scream at the National Museum in Oslo
    3. Vincent Willem van Gogh's Starry Night at the MoMA
    4. John Coltrane's Giant Steps


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    In this A&T Talks episode, American folk artist and musician Jamie Drake joins us to talk about the significant moments that have led up to each of her album projects, including her latest (2022) album release "New Girl." She shares about the trials of releasing a debut album, experimenting to find her true voice as an artist, and much more. You can buy and stream her album on all platforms.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:06:30 — On making the album "When I Was Yours"
    00: 35:19 — On making the album "Everything's Fine"
    00:58:35 — On making the album "New Girl"


    Discover Jamie Drake: Jamie Drake Music


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  • A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.

    Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle)


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    Artistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? Following the release of Kendrick Lamar's single "The Heart Part 5", we dive into the subject of artistry and craftsmanship with hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Lupe Fiasco as our framework. In the follow up episode (Part 2), we'll further our exploration using other references as frameworks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode.

    Resources Referenced In This Episode:
    1. Kendrick Lamar's The Heart Pt. V
    2. Lupe Fiasco's Put You On Game


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    In this A&T Talks episode, California-based games researcher and artist Rosey D'Angelo joins us to talk about the process of defining your brand as an independent creative. She pulls from her work as a User Experience Researcher to help creatives understand how to best reach their ideal clients.

    Discover Rosey D'Angelo: roseydangeloarts.com


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    In this A&T Talks episode, award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran Michael Janda joins us to talk about the top ten tips to successfully launch a creative agency. He's spent years as an agency owner providing design and development services for clients including Disney, Google, and Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands. Following 13 successful years, Michael sold his agency in 2015. He now spends his time writing, speaking, and mentoring to help freelancers and agencies navigate the complex world of design.

    Michael’s work, book and agency have received awards and recognition from Inc. 5000, FWA, Awwwards, HOW Magazine, Print Magazine, Ad News Magazine, Huffington Post, Promax/BDA, AIGA 100, Addy Awards, Webby Awards, and BusinessQ Magazine.



    Discover Michael Janda: michaeljanda.com
    Buy the Web Design Course: Web Design Business Bootcamp


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    In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based fashion photographer, educator and entrepreneur Justin Bridges joins us to talk about how to price photo projects as an amateur, semi-pro, and professional photographer. From his experiences working with clients such as Giorgio Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue, and GQ, he offers a detailed insight into pricing strategies.

    Learn with Justin Bridges: Justin Bridges Skillshare
    Enter Justin's Community: Finance, Freelance, & Entrepreneurship Counsel
    See Justin's Photography: Photography Portfolio
    Listen to Justin's Podcast: Freelance Kills Podcast


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    In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based filmmaker and educator Jason Guzman joins us to talk about inbound marketing and how to win clients and customers using a variety of marketing strategies. His media production company Flywheel Film is deploying their full range video production services to help businesses better tell visually compelling stories.


    Discover Flywheel Film : @flywheelfilm

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    In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based designer and printmaker James Alcorn joins us to talk about one of many unexpected routes to becoming an entrepreneur. His interests and experiences as a filmmaker, animator, marketer, and self-taught printmaker led him to opening and starting up his screen-printing and letterpress printing business Old Town Press.


    Discover Old Town Press : @oldtownpress

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    In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based artists Tattfoo Tan and Kariny Padilla join us to discuss the purpose, process and impact of artistic mentorship. Tattfoo, a seasoned artist and graphic designer, shares on his role and responsibilities as a mentor, while Kariny, a recent FIT graduate, offers an insight into the many ways mentorship can be transformative.

    Tattfoo Tan is an artist who collaborates with the public on issues relating to ecology, sustainability and healthy living. His work is project-based, ephemeral and educational in nature. He has exhibited at venues including the Queens Museum of Art, Eugene Lang College at the New School for Liberal Arts, Parsons the New School for Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, among others.

    Kariny Padilla is a painter and a recent graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a Fine Arts Degree. Her paintings are a figurative documentation of her personal life and experiences.


    Discover Tattfoo Tan : tattfoo.com
    Discover Kariny Padilla: @karinypadilla

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    In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based architectural and landscape photographer Jade Doskow joins us to talk about the painstaking process of developing longterm photo projects and the grit it takes to develop a career in photography. Her work ethic is incredibly aspirational and her experience serves as a learning opportunity for new and early photographers.

    Doskow is known for her rigorously composed and eerily poetic images that examine the intersection of people, architecture, nature, and time. She is the subject of a 2021 documentary Jade Doskow: Photographer of Lost Utopias. Doskow was one of 50 women featured in the award-winning 2018 October book publication ‘50 Contemporary Women Artists: Groundbreaking Art from 1960 to the Present’. She is best known for her long-term projects ‘Freshkills’ and ‘Lost Utopias’ as well as additional bodies of work examining architecture and the cityscape. Her photographs haven been featured and reviewed internationally, including The New York Times, Aperture, Photograph, Architect, Wired, Musée Mag, Smithsonian, and more. Doskow guest lectures at Cornell University and is on the faculty of both CUNY and the International Center of Photography.


    Discover Jade Doskow: jadedoskowphotography.com


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    In this A&T Talks episode, designer, teacher, and author, Michael Shumate joins us to talk about the concepts in his new book Logo Design Theory: How Branding Design Really Works. He taught graphic design and illustration for twenty-five years and is now generously sharing his discoveries on the principles of logo design with the world. Michael has designed identities in all areas of branding: commercial, government, institutional, product and retail.

    While teaching Branding Design he taught approximately 900 students and graded over 2700 branding projects. That teaching experience, in addition to his professional work, helped him discover fundamental principles of identity design, the core principles of logo design, that remain true, regardless of current fads or fashions. Today, he continues his teaching tradition via his Youtube channel where he is creating what is arguably a masterclass on how to design logos that adhere to the principles of design and can stand the test of time.


    Discover Michael Shumate: logodesigntheory.com
    Purchase the book: Logo Design Theory: How Branding Design Really Works


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    In this A&T Talks episode, photographer, filmmaker, and writer Sean Tucker joins us to talk about his new book The Meaning in the Making. It is his creative philosophy focused on helping creatives find their voice, discover their message, maintain inspiration, and stay mentally healthy and motivated as creators. Tucker's work spans stills and films and he has worked for NGO'S and big multinational corporations across more than 20 countries. Today, he creates introspective and inspiring short films exploring the elements of photography and the philosophy for a creative life on his popular YouTube channel.


    Purchase the book: The Meaning in the Making


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    In this A&T Talks episode, interior designer and Design Director at Pembrooke & Ives Stephanie Schabot joins us to share some insights on the journey to becoming an interior designer. When she is not attending to client work, she is serving on the thesis panel at the New York School of Interior Design and mentoring students studying interior design. Stephanie has worked with designers such as Laura Bohn, Juan Pablo Molyneux, Victoria Hagan and S Russell Groves. At Pembrooke & Ives, she has worked on projects in Palm Beach, the Hamptons and New York City. She designs custom rugs, fabrics, embroidery and her true forte from her upbringing - furniture.


    Discover Pembrooke & Ives: pembrookeandives.com


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  • Local Fish is a New York City based startup hip-hop duo. Their eclectic, experimental, and energetic sound is introducing something fresh and authentic to the musical landscape, especially with their origins in Wu-tang's own Staten Island. Comprised of rappers Nü and Renaps, the duo is carving their own path in hip-hop from the ground up starting with their debut album Leave the Block.

    In this conversation, we talk about how to produce a project on a small budget, scale a career in music from the early stages, and some of the challenges that early artists have to navigate.


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    In this A&T Talks episode, photographer, educator, entrepreneur, and all around creative Justin Bridges joins us to help navigate how to build a clientele and get a business off the ground. His clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's NY, Amazon, Giorgio Armani and more. He's a Skillshare educator currently developing an all-intensive educational platform for creative professionals hyper-focused on delivering accessible information in the intersection of wealth, work, and wellbeing--sign up for that!


    Learn with Justin Bridges: Justin Bridges Skillshare
    Enter Justin's Community: Finance, Freelance, & Entrepreneurship Counsel
    See Justin's Photography: Photography Portfolio
    Listen to Justin's Podcast: Freelance Kills Podcast


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    In this A&T Talks episode, we conclude our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. To hear more about how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer, be sure to listen to the previous two episodes. In this episode, Spike offers some insights on different methods of pricing your work, he gives an overview of things to look for when handling contracts, and he shares the raw purpose behind his work that might help you define yours.

    Follow Spike Johnson: @spike_johnson
    View Website: www.spikejohnson.co.uk

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