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/