PHOTO DUMP

#55 - Danny Owens of Toil Studio

Danny is the EP and owner of Toil Studio, a production company. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to sit in the middle of the client and creati

#54 - Contract Pushback Part 2

Cookbook awarded. Estimate and terms approved. Shoot dates locked in. What happens when you think you have a deal and then their contract arrives? This is part 2 of our c

#53 - Andrew Paulson of Slow Sunday Creatives

We sat down with Andrew Paulson, who just launched his own agency, Slow Sunday Creatives, for a conversation about where the photography industry is headed—and what that

#52 - Contract Pushback

A behind-the-scenes look at a real contract negotiation. We unpack a recent bid and discuss how to push back on advances, payment schedules, and other key terms. Little d

#51 - Usage These Days

We recently came across a post by Ask Stern Rep on instagram that answered a question about whether unlimited licensing is the industry trend now. We chat about our thoug

#50 - Photography Today

We chat about our thoughts on photography today and ponder the question: "Would we start a photography career today?" We also catch up about some recent shoots and get in

#49 - AI

We discuss an AI collaborated shoot that one of us recently worked on and our feelings on the project - We reflect on how it impacts the industry, our morals, our future,

#48 - AMA

An episode on all your write in questions. From how to give constructive feedback to crew to working in house to getting more budget from clients and much more. --- Ren

#47 - Catch Up

Ren & Jenn have an impromptu catch up on what they've been up to lately. Bidding, Shooting, Workers Comp - this is a true peek into how they catch up on a regular basis.

#46 - Jake Stangel on The Process

Jake Stangel talks about his entire shoot process - from initial client inquiry all the way through to wrapping up in post.  Jake walks us through how he approaches each

#45 - Photo Shoot Breakdown

Jennifer takes us through a full breakdown of an advertising shoot she did, from initial inquiry, bidding, pre-production, and the final shoot, and her takeaways. --- R

#44 - Cheyenne Ellis on An Evolving Career

Cheyenne is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and advertising photographer with a dynamic and wide-ranging career. She began as a stuntwoman, assisted legends like Irving Pen

#43 - Call In: Client Education

In this episode, we take a call from a listener who's grappling with how to educate clients on budget and usage—two topics that can be tricky but are crucial for a smooth

#42 - Marian Cooper Cairns on Food Styling

Ever wonder what a food stylist does on set or how to work with one? We chat with Marian Cooper Cairns, LA based food stylist about her side of the industry, what her rol

#41 - Dawn Heumann on Testing / Spec Work

Our chat with Dawn Heuman continues the conversation of investing in yourself. Dawn breaks down how the test shoots she’s put on have impacted her career. We chat about h

#40 - Invest in yo-self

What does investing in a photo business look like and how does it pay off? We talk about basic initial investments like website or gear, all the way up to funding your ow

#39 - Hello Again! (New Season!)

New Year New Season! Ren and Jennifer are back, kicking off the season with a catch up on how 2024 went, goals for the new year, feelings about the state of the industry,

#38 - Gabriela Herman on personal work and motherhood

Gabriela Herman discusses the importance of creating personal work, how it has opened numerous opportunities for her, and how she balances being a mom in this industry.

#37 - Dan Saelinger on the introduction of AI

The world of AI is rapidly changing and evolving in our industry. We chat with Dan Saelinger a photographer who has started to introduce AI into his own workflow and even

#36 - Carling French on Producing

If you've never worked with a producer and want to learn more about their process, we've got you covered in this week's episode. We chat with Carling French from French P