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Behind The Visual is a podcast that interviews the people responsible for creating and producing many of the pictures and Videos you see in your world every day. It is a behind the scenes look into what it takes to bring these amazing visuals to life. With interviews from advertising and design agency creatives, producers and owners, to fashion designers, model agencies, photographers, photographer agents, directors, hair and makeup artist, clothing stylist, actors and more. You will hear about the work it takes to transform an idea into the final visual. Listen to it below or find it on iTunes, Spotify, and iHeart Radio, And be sure to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!
Episode 111 - Monica Zaffarano – commercial advertising print and video content producer
How did a Burlesque show lead to Monica Zaffaron becoming a producer? In this episode we hear how the woman responsible for Trybe Production Collective started off as a dancer, model and actor and made a living at it for four years in Europe as well as some time in America. She talks about what it was like being on German TV, touring Germany as a singer in a band, and the time she faked played bongos for a tv appearance where a very popular American actress sang on a German TV show. We also discuss a shoot she had with Elton John and Dua Lipa, her favorite thing about this business and her advice for new producers, or literally anyone in this industry.
There are a lot of great stories in this episode and great information for anyone who wants to be a producer.
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 110 - Julie Rosenoff - Senior Art Producer/Photo and Art Consultant
Until very recently Julie was the Managing Art Producer at Havas in NYC, so she has a lot of wonderful stories! We talk about her time in Italy where she was taken to a room with no windows and questioned as she was trying to fly out of the country, her favorite shoot which was for Jaguar, producing her first big shoot for Volvo with basically no help or experience. We chat about how she grew up knowing she wanted to be in advertising and what she did to make that happen. Julie also discusses how she finds photographers for shoots and what needs to happen for her to put a photographer in the mix for a shoot and we discuss a few of the celebs she has met along the way.
There are a lot of great stories in this episode and great information for anyone who wants to be an art producer and for photographers
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 109 - Courtney Swift-Copeland – Owner/CD @ Salt Paper Studios
Courtney tells us how she created the successful production studio Salt Paper Studio and the meaning behind the name. We discuss one of the coolest things to happen to her, which involves Adobe, what unusual thing would be in the rider of her contract (I stole this question from my friend who does the Rocker Dog Podcast – Go listen to it). We also talk about how she finds new clients, what new service they are going to start offering next year and how she got from Delaware down to the Carolinas.
I had a lot of fun talking with Courtney and I think you will really enjoy this episode.
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 108 - Nina Millane – CEO – Photo/Video Producer @ The New Black Creative
Nina started out in her early teens as a booker for punk rock bands, so she always had the spirit of a producer and entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about the model with no shoes, none at all! We also discuss how she started as a photo studio manager which led to her eventually starting her own production business. There are stories of difficult shoots, one involves large fires in the Pacific Northwest, favorite shoots, shoots with kids and babies, dream clients and much more!
I know you will love hearing these stories and can probably relate to more than one situation!
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 107 - Mike Bilbrey – Producer @ Leo Burnett
There are so many good things on this podcast, I don’t know if I can list them all here. Mike talks about the time he was in Italy and a 10-foot wall of dirt magically appeared overnight in front of the photo-shoot location and what they had to do to have it removed so they could shoot. We discuss how his career path went from going to Seminary school to almost becoming a history teacher to ending up as an art producer at Leo Burnett, working on many of the Iconic Marlboro Country ads, including one in Paris, the famous photographers he has worked with including Herb Ritts, Annie Leibowitz and many more. There is also the story of the famous actor that hung up on Mike as soon as they heard his name and how he handled that, his advice to new photographers and art producers and so, so much more. I know you’re going to love this one.
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 106 - Alessandra Amodio – Digital Photo Editor at Travel &Leisure
Alessandra and I talk about the time she thought a famous musician was going to blackball her for something she did. We also talk a lot about travel and cool places to travel, including the country that really surprised her and made her almost move there. We chat about her love of photography and how that has really served her well at Travel and Leisure.
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 105 - Liz Miller Gershfeld – Self Employed Art Producer
Liz and I talk a lot about AI on this episode and the positive and negatives of this new technology. She knows a lot about it and I was very interested in what she had to say. We also talk about a class she is starting for photographers, which I would love to take, what it’s like being self employed, are printed promos worth the time and money, and her great advice for any artist!
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 104 - Sarah Wilson – SVP, Group CD for TBWA/World Health
Sarah has some great stories, everything from a multi-day shoot for a schizophrenia drug that took place in the abandoned wing of a working, possibly haunted, mental hospital, to her dream project (listen to find out what that is), her favorite project so far, which involved Ebola, and the story of the dancing toe mascot that for a nail fungus drug! I know you are going to enjoy this episode and these great stories!
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Episode 103 - Ashley Epping - Art Suprevisor at The Bloc
Ashley is a classically trained artist and a world traveler! In this episode we talk about the time she found herself on her own in Italy and ended up having a meeting at a café with two Advertising legends. We talk about her time at the Clio Awards and what were some of her favorite ads and projects including the Clio’s 60th anniversary video where advertising people became the subjects and were in front of the camera instead of behind it. We also discuss her current job as Art Supervisor at The Bloc and her time as a figure skating coach for the Special Olympics. This was a very fun chat and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did. So go take a listen and let me know what you think. Be sure to Like it, Share, Subscribe and Comment!
Episode 102 - Dwight Loew - Content/integrated Producer
Dwight left Virginia after college and drove to NYC with $20 in his pocket and by the time he got to Manhattan, he owed New York $17! He then went on to assist some of the top photographers in the world like Mary Ellen Mark, Bert Stern, David LaChapelle and more before doing his own thing as a photographer and shooting for Seventeen, Marie Claire, etc. He even talks about one photographer who dressed in drag for a shoot and then went all over the East Village taking pictures and having Iggy Pop on set for a shoot ended with Dwight being fired! Dwight talks about why he left NYC and how he became a producer who had Walmart as his first client, hired a seven year old musician to compose a song for a commercial, the best advice he was ever given as a producer, and so much more. Dwight has some really great stories and I know you will be entertained! So go take a listen and let me know what you think. Be sure to Like it, Share, Subscribe and Comment!
Episode 101 - Ken Zane, What’s new with Ken? - Sr. Art Buyer/producer @ VMLY&R Chicago
In this episode Ken and I discuss what he's been up to since we last spoke, which was during Covid lockdown. Ken has moved to a new city and state and has joined a new agency. We also discuss the good and bad of AI for photographers and what Ken thinks about source books. It was fun catching up with Ken and we had a great conversation. So check this one out and be sure to let me know what you think about it and like it, thumbs up it, follow, comment and everything else you can do :)
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Episode 100 - Erica Ptohos - SVP – Group Creative Director at TBWA\World Health
Erica Ptohos is the SVP, Group Creative Director for TBWA\World Health and she has some great advice and stories for you in this episode. Erica talks about shooting in an active mental institution and one project that really hit close to home for her. You will also hear her advice (Which is great advice) to anyone wanting to get into advertising and design, how she got into this whole career, why she thinks going to college at Hartford Art School before she went to Pratt Institute was a good idea and how she selects photographers for projects, plus a lot more.
So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 99 - Erada Svetlana -Erada Svetlana - Owner of Erada Agency a design and creative production company
We talk about everything in this episode as we catch up on the changes in Erada's life. Her new Design and Creative Production Agency, Shooting in NYC, being a photographer and the stereotypes that come with it, therapy, price of apartments, dating, and a lot more!
It's a really fun episode that I know could have lasted so much longer. Be sure to let me know what you think about this one and like it, thumbs up it, follow, comment and everything else you can do :)
Episode 98 - Mary Dail – Owner & CD at Big Leo Productions
Mary talks about working at Martha Stewart Living and not even knowing who Martha Stewart was when she took the job. We also discuss how she handled a client paying her invoice and then two months later, asking for part of the money back, due to no fault of Big Leo, what to look for if you’re looking for an agent, as well as what is expected from the artist she represents. There is a lot of information in this one for anyone who wants to be an agent or is looking for an agent. So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 97 - Kelly Swanson - Producer at Home Depot
Kelly can tell you what it’s like to almost have your head crushed by an elephant’s tusk! She tells us all about that story, which happened during her time working for Ringling Brothers. She will also chat about working with Disney on Ice, Wrangler, Lowe’s, Sealy, owning her own agency and a whole lot more. So go take a listen and let me know what you think. Be sure to Like it, Share, Subscribe and Comment!
Episode 96 - Tony Reagan – Former Model Agent, Photography Agent and movie producer
Tony has done it all! We discuss a shoot where the talent had Secret Service protection, what it’s like to shoot with Mary J. Blige, multiple times, how to put together a 45-day shoot and what it really takes to be successful as an agent. We chat about times when your expense account was so large you could fly from NYC to San Francisco just for brunch, and many more interesting stories about working in Los Angeles and New York City. So go take a listen and let me know what you think. Be sure to Like it, Share, Subscribe and Comment!
Episode 95 - Griselda Sanchez – Senior Social Manager at BBDO NYC
Griselda left her home country of Mexico and came to NYC with only a dream and almost immediately landed a job with worldwide advertising agency TBWA. She has since worked with celebrities, traveled, for work, to other countries, secured Bacardi as a client and can tell you all about how to run social media at a major advertising agency. Griselda was a lot of fun to talk to and very enthusiastic, which is always fun for me. So go take a listen and let me know what you think. Be sure to Like it, Share, Subscribe and Comment!
Episode 94 - Brian Freeman – Founder/CD of Sensitive Guy Design
Do you want to know what Will Smith is really like to work with? Brian tells you in this episode. We also discuss almost getting beat up by Ghost Face Killah, working with Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Wu Tang Clan, BeBe Winans, Randy Moss and a lot of other artists. We spend time talking about Culture wars, growing up, how some recording studios used to leak music, and a whole lot more. This was a great chat, that I know could have gone on much longer. Maybe we do a part 2? Let me know what you think of this episode.
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Episode 93 - Barbara McKay - Media Personality and Author
Have you ever asked a celebrity to watch your coat and bag so you could go spend time with friends? Barbara has, and it was a huge country music star, who waited around on her to come back and get her things. This is just one of the many great stories Barbara McKay tells during our chat as we discuss her book ‘Coming Home’ which you can find at www.BarbaraMcKay.com which is filled with great stories and great recipes for food you are going to love! We talk about how she is related to Princess Diana, her time spent with Fashion Designer Oscar De La Renta, the multiple Miracles she has experienced in her life, meeting Elvis and so very much more! You really need to check this episode out. So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 92 - Cindy Hicks – Prop Master/Set Decorator
This is a must listen/watch if want to hear some great stories about set decoration and propping for film and TV. Cindy has some amazing stories. We talk about the time she was shooting for a newspaper and wasn’t allowed on the infield of the Richmond NASCAR track because she had on shorts, but Cindy figured out a way to get some pants. You want believe what she did to get them. We also discuss how she got free blood bags for Homeland, 25 feet of books from the 1830’s to the 1870’s in less than 12 hours, a stuffed duck for a shoot, what she thinks of Unions and the possible strike, aging and breaking up a full sized plane for Walking Dead – World Beyond, and so, so much more! So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 91 - David M Watts – Chief Creative Officer, Consultant, Editor in Chief, Mentor
Listen to David talk about the time the licensing company he worked for turned down a video game that turned out to be a huge hit and a movie! We also talk about what David thinks every creative needs to be successful, his time working with Andrew Lloyd Weber, what it’s like to own and start a magazine that is distributed around the world, how he mentors black fashion designers and how, on occasion, his “accent” has helped him. So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 90 - Katie Buntsma – Sr. Integrated producer @ Mullen Lowe US
Ever had a 300 lb boulder crash your set? Katie has! We discuss what happened when this monster boulder rolled through her set heading straight for the photographer, camera and the car they were shooting. We also discuss shooting in a remote area with the client on zoom and you have to have a satellite truck on set so everyone can see what’s going on, our thoughts on the possible IATSE strike, Katie’s love of the entire Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise, a shoot for Lexus and a whole lot more. So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 89 - Chris Cain - Guitarist for the band Bad Wolves
Are you curious as to why the old lead singer left? Well, we discuss that in this latest episode, along with fan reactions to what was being said by the former lead singer leading up to the departure. We also talk about how Bad Wolves practices, different ways bands do their live shows, how to possibly get tickets to a sold-out concert. Let me know what you think about this one.
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Episode 88 - Dee Ann Davis – Executive Print and Art Producer
What did Dee Ann have to do to the topless model pics for one of the Easy Rider magazines during the time she worked for their printing company? Listen and find out! Dee Ann gives you the answer to that plus, we talk about living on a boat, the difference between Art and Print Producers, what it takes to be a good print producer and how they help a production from making costly mistakes. We discuss really getting to know yourself and how her just saying ‘hello’ to a man, changed the path his life was on. Lots of great info and conversation in this episode. Let me know what you think about it.
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Episode 87 - John Lehr – Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer
Have you ever been told to Rise, by Steven Tyler, backstage at the MTV Music Awards or had a Television Executive have a nose bleed while you’re pitching a new idea? Well, John can tell you how both of those things happened to him as well as what it’s like to be the Geico Caveman, a comedian, a writer and producer of TV and movies as well as an actor who is the star of the HULU series QuickDraw, which got a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. And those things are just the beginning of my conversation with John! Oh yeah, and check out his podcast, ‘Generation Gab’. So check out this episode and let me know what you think.
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Episode 86 - Nate Johnson – Assoc. Creative Director @ Digitas Health
Nate and I talk about a model who showed up on set missing something that was needed and no one knew ahead of time the model was missing it. They worked it out, but listen to hear what was missing. We also discuss Nate spending his High School years in Hong Kong and part of it, he was living on his own. We talk about the difficulties and rewards of doing something totally different in a very regulated industry, who he trusts to help him find directors and photographers, his love of building amps, both for guitars and hi-fi stereos, carving pumpkins, biking and his other hobbies. We also talk about traveling across the country and hiking the Appalachian Trail. So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 85 - Chrissy Borgatta Liuzzi – Sr. Art Producer @ Innocean USA
What happens when your car prep guy parks a car at the shoreline on a beach and leaves it there? Nothing good, and Chrissy can tell you all about what happened. She can also tell you about the Apple ‘Think Different’ and iMac campaigns, because she worked on them! We also discuss how she turned down a job at one of the biggest ad agencies in the country, but somehow still ended up working there a few months later. Guess which agency, she will tell you. Her first job was as Photo Editor at Entrepreneur magazine and it just gets better from there. So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 84 - Michele Romero – Former Senior Photo Editor at Entertainment Weekly
Who has worked with the cast of The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Grey’s Anatomy, Amy Schumer, Stephen Colbert, and every other entertainer you can think of? Michele Romero, that’s who! In this episode we discuss being backstage at a Kiss concert and seeing an older woman bring Gene Simmons baked good. Can you guess who it was? We talk about working on covers with everyone of the cast members mentioned above, carrying Alice Cooper’s golf bag for him, before a shoot, being on set when something major happened with the band TLC, working with some of the biggest photographers in the world, concepting the amazing cover shoots for Entertainment Weekly and so much more! This is a must listen! So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 83 - Muzam Agha – Photo Director @ Real Simple - Owner & Executive Producer at Muzam Productions
Muzam and I discuss, a certain Keeping up with the Kardashians star asking if she can take her clothes off, Martha Stewart planning here own funeral and letting everyone in on a secret they didn’t know about, first job as an intern at Glamour magazine was working on a cover shoot of Beyonce, He also shares a good story about working with John Legend before anyone knew who John Legend was. We also talk about his side passion, Ghost Hunting, what he had to do to get permission to use a green church in Hawaii as a location and a whole lot more! So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 82 - Lisa Kunst – SR. Integrated Content Producer
Do you know Morris the Cat? Lisa does, and she know if he actually eats 9Lives cat food. Listen to find out the answer. Lisa and I also discuss what it takes to shoot on remote islands with a large crew, how a model getting a breast enhancement before a shoot and not telling anyone can cause havoc, how she was able to produce a shoot with a guy covered in bees, her approach to portfolio reviews and so much more!
So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 81 - Wylie Moran - Art Producer
Are you ready for some great stories? Well Wylie has them! We talk about shooting in Spain and recreating the running of the bulls for a campaign, her first ever shoot which was with Faye Dunaway, who the nicest celebrity she ever met was, why she had to call a photographer’s agent and have them calm the photographer down, what it was like going to the Olympics in Australia and so much more! This episode is full of amazing stories. You will not be disappointed.
So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 80 - Frank Maddocks – VP Creative Services at Warner Bros. Records
I’m welcoming back Frank Maddocks on this episode to discuss the Deftones current albums ‘Ohms’ and how he, and they, came up with the album cover. We also discuss the Deftones brand of beer, NFTs, Frank’s sticker packs he trades and sales, his inclusion in ‘The Future Happens’ exhibit as well as a phone call he received from Madonna!
So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 79 - Guto Araki – Chief Creative @ Big Family Table – EVP Exec, CD Deutsch L.A.
Have you seen the Tom Brady Hulu Ad, or the Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley deep fake Hulu ad, or the Taco Bell moon campaign? If you have, then you know some of Guto Araki’s work. Guto and I talk about all of these campaigns as well as how he started his own company at 19 and then was bought out and started working at an agency. We talk about him living in South Africa for a year at 15, going t Romania for a shoot and closing down a working train station and highway, plus his latest venture, Biite Club, which is a really great idea, if you like food. There are so many good stories in this episode, you don’t want to miss it! So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 78 - Carmen Roselles – Sr. Project Manager at Hot Dish Advertising
What do you do when the model misses her flight, doesn’t tell you until the morning of and doesn’t show up for the shoot? Carmen can tell you what she did. She can also tell you how to handle a stylist and assistant that get drunk the night after day 1 and sleep through their alarms and show up severely hung over! So, on top of those amazing stories, we also discuss how her dad had a big influence on helping to develop her artistic eye, her love of looking through stock photography, what it’s like growing up in the Black Hills and hanging out in Sturgis during biker week, why she didn’t become an elementary school teacher and her love of Seinfeld, plus so much more! I had a lot of fun talking with Carmen and I know you will enjoy this episode! So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 77 - Toby Kaufmann – Creative Director at Facebook
Did you know that Facebook has Creative Directors, and at least one amazing Creative Director. If you didn’t know that, or even if you did, you should listen to this episode. Toby and I discuss the time she worked on the floor of the NY Stock Exchange, how she is partly responsible for the inclusion of plus/curvy models in a lot of what you see today. We also talk about a shoot she did with WestWorld star Evan Rachel Wood, Toby’s shoot that was a reimagining of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ where she used a photographer that was still in college (and it turned out great), plus how she uses Instagram to find photographers and a lot more! So check this one out and let me know what you think.
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Episode 76 - Forest Abruzzo – Sr. Art Director MullenLowe U.S.
Want to know what it’s like to work with Bad Bunny and Snoop Dogg and Zoe Saldana, Forest can tell you. He can also tell you about working with Rick Ross and having deep conversations with celebrity athletes. Forest tells us about the time he drove from Colorado to Atlanta, just for a job interview. Listen to find out if it was worth the drive. He also tells us a story he has never told before. We discuss his love of writing for McSweeney’s, who originally rejected him, many, many times. We also talk skateboarding, work from home and growing up in Pennsylvania. So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 75 -Kim Gougenheim – Photo Editor at the New York Times
You want to know what a Diva, Hand Models can be? Listen to this episode with New York Times editor, Kim Gougenheim. Kim and I discuss, hand models, shooting on the set of Sesame Street, meeting and working with Elmo. We find out what Elmo can’t do, or is allowed to hold, we discuss her time at Rolling Stone magazine, working at O magazine and her first time meeting Oprah, which also included meeting Maya Angelou, working at Rachel Ray magazine and working with Rachel Ray, how they were able to continue shooting during CoVid lockdown and a bunch more interesting stories. So go take a listen and let me know what you think.
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Episode 74 - Ryan Hose – Creative Director, FCB Health, New York
Ryan talks about a dinner he had in London where a couple of famous artists, asked him to go out and party with them and then asked him to attend one of their showings. Find out who they were and what Ryan said to their invitations. We also discuss working at smaller agencies versus larger ones, the relationship between the art producer and the creative director, why he had to build a huge hamburger bun for a shoot one time, a last minute shoot in South Africa, why he keeps losing his wedding ring and what his wife thinks about it, and so much more! This was a fun one and I really enjoyed talking with Ryan. I know you’ll like this one!
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Episode 73 - Krystle Mortimore – Executive Producer, Brand Lead Nike at Wieden and Kennedy
This is one of my most interesting episode, so definitely check this one out! Krystle and I talk about the time she played HORSE with Kobe Bryant and it wasn’t easy, for him! We discuss working on shoots with Kobe, LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo, including which one always has to have tropical Skittles. We also discuss the past life regression therapy she does for people and she shares some stories of how that works and some incredible ways in which it can help with your current anxieties and fears.
This interview was VERY interesting and I know you guys are going to like it!
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Episode 72 - Tim Dillingham – Creative Director, Dill Advertising and Design
Tim tells us about what it was like to work at McCann Advertising as his first job, how things go down in meetings where the agency is presenting Photographers and Directors to their clients. We also discuss the time he worked with Cindy Crawford, a voiceover he did with Gary Sinise and how nice he was, the MasterCard shoot he did for the World Cup that took him all over the world, why he moved south and a lot more.
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Episode 71 - Nathan Richards - London Fashion Photographer
In this episode Nathan and I catch up on how his career has exploded since he moved to London and lockdown has ended. We discuss how he has been getting jobs, the benefits of constructive criticism, his shoots for Mimi London, and other companies, what it was like when each of us shot covers, that we were told not use in our portfolios. We also talk a little bit about the stories we have heard about some famous photographers and all kinds of other things. So check it out.
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Episode 70 - Melissa Melvin – Stylist & Owner at Melissa B. Melvin Fashion, Events and Production Services
Melissa talks about traveling with Super Model Claudia Schiffer, working with Tammy Faye Baker, renting tigers from The Tiger King, having a late-night meal at The Waffle House with Kristin Davis from Sex and the City as they traveled together, a suit emergency she had with Cam Newton, her favorite jobs, why she is called ‘Mamma Melvin’ and so, so much more!
Tune into this episode for some really great behind the scenes stories. And don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and comment!
Episode 69 - Elle Sullivan Wilson, Executive Producer at ESW Productions
Have you ever been on a shoot where an 18 wheeler overturned right on your set location, or a shoot that takes you all over the world, even to the top of a glacier, while dragging a large piece of furniture with you, or a 40 day, no days off car shoot? Elle has!
Be sure and tune into this episode for some amazing stories from an amazing producer. And don't forget to like it, comment and subscribe!
Episode 68 - Joel Johnstone, Actor - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Astronaut Wives Club, Newsroom, etc., etc.
Joel and I discuss the time he walked the red carpet and thought the paparazzi was going crazy taking his picture of him holding up his award and pumping his fist, only to find he wasn’t what they were going crazy over. But I know you will love this story and finding out what who, or what they were going crazy over. We also discuss his podcast ‘Meeting Tom Cruise’, what it’s like doing a table read with Jeff Daniels and working with Aaron Sorkin. We talk about what it’s like reading books for Audible, what a great guy Kevin Pollack is, and how if you book an appearance with Joel on Cameo, your money goes to benefit Covenant House. I had a lot of fun talking with Joel and I think you will love this episode.
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Episode 67 - Milisava Tertovich, Producer/owner Tenjune Productions
Milisava and I discuss the time a certain photographer had a model swinging naked from a chandelier (and it wasn't part of the shoot). We also discuss the shoot where they had a taxidermied cat for a shoot in a pool that also had a water aerobics class going and the hell and havoc that was caused, how she was just thrown into her first shoot with virtually no experience, developing an iPhone app, the difference between producing at an agency and producing as a production company and more, more, more! Be sure to check this one out, like it, give it a thumbs up, comment and subscribe!
Episode 66 - Bryan Reynold, Makeup Artist
In this episode Bryan and I discuss the celebrity who found out he had once had a crush on her and then proceeded to harass him about it for the next few days. We talk about what Jason Bateman is like as a director and how he handles someone screwing up on set. We also talk about Bryan’s most recent work on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, his time on Homeland, working on the film Lincoln, Stranger Things and Coming 2 America. There is a lot to talk about with Bryan and we didn’t even get to it all, so definitely check this one out!
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Episode 65 - Liz Miller Gershfeld, VP, Executive Art Producer at Energy BBDO
In this one Liz and I talk about one of her first shoots with a certain photographer who also happened to be casting for another shoot at the same time. He was casting Celebrity look alike drag queens at the same time he was shooting for her! We also discuss the time she had to be strip searched for a shoot, what she really wants from photographers and a whole lot more.
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Episode 64 - Jim deBarros, Artist and Creative Director at UM Worldwide
Jim and I discuss why the band Pantera nicknamed him “Wild Jim”, the shoot he turned down that ended with a machete fight just off set, working with famed photographer David LaChappelle as he shot Jay-Z and Britney Spears, the time his team, men and women, were kicked out of a strip club, working at Island Records, Sony Music, Elektra Records and MTV, plus a whole lot more!
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Episode 63 - Stephen Kunken, Actor on Billions, The Handmaid’s Tale, Wolf of Wall St. and a lot more.
On this one, Stephen and I talk about the what Steven Spielberg told him, Tom Hanks, and another actor when it was just the four of them in a room. He shares some stories about working with Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey on the set of Wolf of Wall St. We also talk about the time director Barry Levinson kept Stephen in his trailer for 8-9 hours and then what he made him do once he let him out, we discuss going to Julliard, working in theater and lots more.
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Episode 62 - Eric Ortega, CGI Producer/Project Manager for Digital Giant
Eric and I talk about the time Polish Nationalist threatened to kill him and his band, he was 19! We also discuss what it’s like touring the U.S. and Europe, sleeping on venue stages and taking cold showers, etc. He tells us how he went from working at a printing company, to being an art buyer at a major agency to becoming Project Manager at Digital Giant, all without even a High School diploma. You’ll learn what to bring to a portfolio review to get the creatives to show up as well as the difference between being project manager and an art buyer, plus many, many more interested stories!
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Episode 61 - Me, Photographer Mark Hanson
In a change of rolls, I go from interviewer to interviewee! My friend and Co-Founder of Good Brand Company, Jason Neman, flips the script on me and he asked me questions. We discuss how I got started as a photographer and how Evel Knievel played a part in that, My first time shooting in Miami and how that went wrong in multiple ways, my shoot with Kamala Harris, why I changed up my shooting style and all kinds of other stories. Check it our and let me know what you think about this one. Be sure to like it, give it a thumbs up, subscribe and comment!
Episode 60 with Pete Favat, Creative Chairman at Deutsch L.A.
In this episode Pete and I talk about the difference between Creative Directors in the 80’s and now. Let’s just say, back in the 80’s you needed to talk with them before lunch. Pete tells me about the home he built when he lived in Massachusetts and how that house led to a certain window company creating an entirely new line of windows because of him and what it was like having the team from ‘This Old House’ build and feature the house on the show. We also discuss how Pete got started in this business and a little about how we feel about the need to go to college. We talk about so much more, so give it a listen!
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Episode 59 with Jennifer Maresca, Artist and Producer at Harrison and Star, NYC
In this episode Jennifer and I talk about her time doing makeup at a funeral home and the interesting things she's had to do, including making a nose for someone! We also talk about a shoot that required a casting for feet, her love for collecting bones and skulls, how she went from being a makeup artist to becoming a producer and the time they had to bubble wrap an actor, because he was too thin. If you would like to see Jennifer’s art, and you should, you can check it out here www.theartofjennifer.com
Episode 58 with Michael Kaminski, EP/Dir/ of Photography for Juice Pharma
The one about Cuba! Michael and I talk about his many trips to Cuba and getting propositioned in front of his son, on one trip. He talks about his love for Cuba and the amazing people there, we look at some of the images he has shot over his 5 trips and the group of people he went with. We also talk cameras and about a time he fell down a hole and received a bruise with a curious shape.
Episode 57 with Nicole Ellingson, Creative Director at Quigley-Simpson in Los Angeles
Nicole and I discuss what made her want to cry, early in her career, and the strangest thing she has experienced in the advertising business, which has to do with her and other women. We also talk a lot about traveling around the world, more specifically her somewhat recent trip to Bali, along with a campaign she Directed that took her to Mexico City, Tahoe and Scotland. We discuss her first billboard, the first time she saw her Key Art for a TV show on the side of a building and much more. Check this one out and let me know what you think, and be sure to like it, follow, subscribe, etc..
Episode 56 with Kelly AuCoin, Actor/Activist and “Dollar Bill Stearn” on Billons
Kelly and I Discuss Isaac Hayes’ comment about Kelly’s wife, his first and last commercial for Guinness beer and the “wonderful direction” he was given by the director. Let’s just say, it wasn’t the best direction for an actor I’ve ever heard. We also discuss his first time performing on Broadway as well as on TV. What it’s like to shoot an episode of Billions, what show he would like to have a recurring roll on and the difference between theater and TV. Kelly talks about his Cameo page www.cameo.com/kellyaucoin and how he donates a portion of every message/chat to his favorite charity KultureCity ( www.Kulturecity.org ) I had a great time talking with Kelly and I know you will like this one, even if (somehow) you’ve never seen him on Billions, or The Americans, or any of the multitude of other TV shows or theater productions he has been in.
Episode 55 with Chris Cain, Guitarist for the Band Bad Wolves
Chris and I talk about what people get tattoos of that he doesn’t really understand why they do it. We also talk about the Bad Wolves remake of the song Zombi,e all of the bands he guitar teched for before joining Bad Wolves, including Tears for Fears. How Five Finger Death Punch helped the band, what it’s like touring and a few really strange questions he asks me, for which I had any good answers. This episode was recorded before the lead singer, Tommy Vex left the band.
Episode 54 with Jeff Bentley CCO and Co-Founder of Blue-C Advertising
Jeff and I discuss the shoots he did with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Dale Jr., we also talk about spending a few days shooting with Mike Ness of Social Distortion. We talk about how Blue-C got it’s name, tons of talk about cars, Driving through the African desert at midnight and a lot of of other really cool stories. Go check this one out!
Episode 53 with Pebble Goh, VP Creative Director @ BBDO NYC
Pebble talks about how to get from Malaysia to NYC all with one of the biggest Ad Agencies in the world! We also discuss her favorite place to vacation, how she won the Young Creative award after her first year with BBDO in Malaysia, what it’s like working with a huge group of babies to make a global brand relaunch come together, her favorite shoot and more!
Episode 52 with Billy Idol Guitarist Steve Stevens
Steve and I talk about him playing with Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and even on stage with B.B. King! We talk about what it’s like shooting videos, why he has his lip pierced, how he decided on Stevens for his last name. He even talks about recording in Africa and how some other musicians were so powerful he teared up. We discuss the fact that he’s on Cameo, he has a new website www.stevestevensguitar.com and way to many other things for me to list. This is definitely one you want to check out!
Episode 51 with my very first guest ever, Jason Neman, Co-Founder of Good Brand Company
In this episode Jason talks about a shoot he almost had with Mindy Kaling. We also talk about a cool little guitar amp, how his company is doing during CoVid and he flips the interview on me and asks me a few questions. I couldn’t think of a better way to end my first year of this podcast than having my first guest ever, also be my last guest of the first year.
Episode 50 with Former Playboy magazine stylist Lane Witz
Lane is a former Playboy magazine stylist who has worked with just about every major cover model Playboy has had. She has worked with Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith Carmen Electra, Deta Von Teese and many more. She also worked with Helmut Newton and is in one of his books! She tells a story of shooting in the islands with Some excited Rasta men (You have to hear this story) as well as working with Directors Kevin Smith and Michael Bay. These are just a few of the stories Lane tells. Listen to the podcast for some really great ones!
Episode 49 with Freelance Art Producer Nick Bologna
Nick talks with me about a shoot in Mexico where the original location had the country’s highest murder rate, fortunately he talked the client into moving to a safer location but it was at the last minute and called for Nick to do a lot of shuffling of flights and crews. We also discuss his first shoot in Venice beach, which he produced without ever having been in California, and the crazy strict permitting they have there, his time at Ralph Lauren and what he loves about producing. If you would like to get in touch with Nick, you can email him here nickbologna.production@gmail.com
Episode 48 with Male Model Tim Ryan
Tim and I talk about his first shoot with Bruce Weber for Abercrombie and Fitch, the Paris shoot where the photographer shot 8x10 polaroids, how he was scouted and got his first job without really even having a portfolio, while in school to be a lawyer. We also discuss shooting with kids, what all models need to do to keep getting booked and the time he jumped from a two story balcony and missed the landing!
Episode 47 with Bowen Mendelson, the Exec. Creative Director for the WITH Agency
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be at home with Chevy Chase, Bowen can tell you! We talk about that plus the promotional piece Gilbert Gottfried did for Bowen where he mispronounced his name. We also talk about S. Florida Airbnbs, kid’s sports, mosquito repellent diapers and more.
Episode 46 with Sr. Managing Photo Art Dir. at L.L. Bean - Greg Gorman
In my second chat with Greg, we discuss what it's like shooting with CoVid-19 restrictions, how he pulled off a multi-day shoot in two locations with multiple models. We talk about the good and the bad and we even get into a short discussion about having multiple Christmas trees.
Episode 45 with Creative Executive Producer @ www.HoweHaus.com and founder of www.TheProducer.com - Annika Howe.
In this episode Annika and I talk about the shoot where she had a helicopter shoot over multiple international cities, her love of diving with sharks and swimming outside all year round. We also talk about how she went from working in the German Parliament to becoming a journalist/tv host in Germany to finally starting her own company as a producer and working with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Coke, Pepsi, Google, NFL, Hilton Hotels, McDonald’s and so many more!
Episode 44 with Award winning photographer Kevin Scanlon
In this episode Kevin and I talk about his amazing career shooting celebrities and musicians, such as Will Ferrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Eddie Van Halen, Henry Rollins and so, so many more! We also discuss how he went from being an engineering major to a photographer and how the band Weezer really helped jump start his career. There is a conversation about his skills as a rubric's cube master, and touring with his own band. This is a great one if you like music and celebrities! Check out Kevin's work at www.KevinScanlon.com
Episode 43 with Design Agency Owner Robby Djendrono
Robby and I talk about moving to America from Indonesia and all of the work that required, from learning the language to getting into Art Center College of Design. The job he was told he wasn't good enough for but was then hired on for two weeks, which turned into 9 years! We also talk about Robby's other two, completely different businesses, and the project he was assigned that he felt was completely meant for him, that he loved, but was ultimately taken off of and then let go. Lots to learn on this one and some great stories! Also, check out Robby's work at www.djendronodesign.com
Episode 42 with Katie Martin, Brand Director for 72 and Sunny in Los Angeles
In this episode Katie and I talk about how they pulled off one of the greatest NFL ads of all time, the NFL 100. We also talk about what it takes to shoot during CoVid, how she ended up on the row team in college after having torn her ACL three times, what she thinks about doing a study abroad, where the voices over came from in the latest NFL ad and why she wasn’t really a professional football fan until she moved out to California. So definitely check this one out!
Episode 41 with Chief Creative Officer of Boone Oakley and Author of “Nobody Eats Parsley”, David Oakley
In this episode David and I talk about Only Fans, X-Rated drive -ins, strip clubs and how a chance meeting his senior year of college changed his life. We also talk about his new book, the very first billboard Boone Oakley ever did that ended up receiving worldwide attention, how he and the agency may have had a hand in ousting the governor of NC, a child’s birthday he ruined and so much more. This one was lots of fun!
If you’re interested in buying David’s book, go to www.DavidOakley.com
Episode 40 with Former Sr. Photo Editor for Essence Magazine and freelance Producer, Artists and Photo Consultant, Tracey Woods
In this episode Tracey and I talk about the dance lesson she received from Janet Jackson’s backup dancers, how what was supposed to be a freelance photo editor at Essence magazine for just a few months and it turned into 13 years. We also talk about her art work being on display at Macy’s store fronts in NYC, San Francisco and Chicago as well as working with Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama and what she loves about conducting portfolio reviews
Episode 39 with VP and Creative Director of Authentic Brand Group, Roi Elfassy
In this episode Roi and I talk about a photoshoot on a glacier where the weather turned from sunny and warm to rainy and cold within a matter of minutes, and the change in weather plus the elevation had some crew members passing out, but they still got the shots! We also discuss how he went from assisting wedding photographers to working for ABG, which owns more than 50 worldwide brands including Nautica, Juicy, Sports Illustrated, Frye and many, many more. Roi even talks about the difference between working at an agency and working for a brand, the importance of relationships and what it’s like having a brand new baby during this pandemic.
Episode 38 with actor Kevin L. Johnson, best known for his portrayal of Sam Dermody on the Netflix hit show Ozark.
In this episode Kevin and I talk about how he was recognized in a way he never thought he would be, how he almost didn’t get the gig on Ozark, his favorite scene as Sam and what it’s like working with Jason Bateman as a Director. We also get into how you can have Kevin say hi to you and your friends through Cameo, our thoughts on older actors playing teenagers and why he put the L. in his name.
Episode 37 with Juice Pharma EP and Director of Production, Michael Kaminski
In this episode Michael and I discuss Michael’s time shooting bands, such as the Rolling Stones and Metallica and how he ended up having birthday cake with BB King. We also talk about how he went from getting a Bachelors in Molecular Biology at St. John’s University to becoming a photographer and eventually the EP/Director of Production for Juice Pharma and their in-house studio B-12. Michael gives his advice for what your goal should be when having meetings with Art Producers and one very important thing to do if you send postcards as promotional pieces. There are also a few entertaining stories about the time he went to Cuba and proposed to an older woman as well as a shoot in Greece where he had to fire the P.A. in the middle of the shoot!
Episode 36 with World Renowned Photographer Art Streiber
In this episode I talk to Art about how he shot the iconic Paramount 100 image that features 100 of Paramount studio’s top actors. We also talk about a shoot he had with Faye Dunaway, how his wife helped set him on his current path of photography, the time he waited almost 8 hours for a celebrity to show up for a shoot, his love of the process and what he thinks about shooting motion. Art and I also talk a little bit about his daughter (Siena Streiber), and her new album and how she informed him he was shooting some images for her new single!
Episode 35 with Martin Agency’s Design Studio Manager and Digital Producer, Erada Svetlana
I talk with Erada about her advice to photographers, how she went from working in L.A. to working at the Martin Agency in Richmond. We discuss how they find photographers, a little bit about celebrities, why she likes photography but doesn’t want to be a full-time photographer, and we also talk about an award winning shoot she did for a, pro bono, Martin Agency client.
Episode 34 with Model Brooke Hall
I talk with Brooke about how she got started modeling at age 14 and how she has lasted in this strange industry for 26 years. We also talk about her doing at shoot at Carol Baskin’s big cat sanctuary, her first trip to Japan, working in Greece and then living and working in NYC. Brooke also gives some great advice for newer models and she talks about the time she saw her picture on the side of a dry cleaner’s van who didn’t have permission to use it!
Episode 33 with Eddie Bauer’s Director of Photography, Kirsten Kinkead
In this episode we talk with Kirsten about working in Australia and New Zealand for Kathmandu and how that experience helped, when on a whim one day, she walked into Eddie Bauer Corporate and applied for a job, and got one! We also talk about what Kirsten considers her worst judgement call on a shoot and how she’ll never make that mistake again. And a shoot in La Paz, Bolivia where the crew had their passports stolen and Kirsten had to get them all replaced.
Episode 32 with Executive Creative Director at HMH, Shawn Kelley
Shawn talks to us about his new Documentary “My Father’s Brothers”. We hear about what it took to make this documentary, why he had to make it and some stories about the men in it. We also hear what Shawn would do differently if he had to do it over again. This is a great film about some very young men thrown in to an epic battle in the Vietnam war.
Episode 31 with Integrated Producer for McCann/Echo, Alan Katana
Alan and I have a great talk about his nickname at work and how, luckily for the person who started it, he is ok with it. You’ll never guess what it is. We also talk about his favorite place to shoot, how he met his wife, his thoughts on finding and working with photographers and a little bit about hockey and my fear of skating on a frozen lake vs him having no fear.
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Episode 30 with Greg Gorman, LL Bean’s Sr. Managing Photo Art Director
In this episode Greg and I talk dogs, how he manifested working at Donna Karen and working with Bruce Weber. We also discuss working on set with people you like and trust, the importance of having a great personality, how he went from working with Armani Exchange to becoming the Senior Managing Photo Art Director at LL Bean and so much more!
Episode 29 with Creative Director Manny Santos
Manny is a freelance Creative Director with over 20 years of experience with advertising agencies. In this episode Manny talks to us about working with a Johnny Depp and the joke that was pulled. He discusses work with Blake Shelton, the year his work won over 30 awards, his ideas for promo pieces for photographers and why clients need their ad agencies. You can get in touch with Manny at his website www.MannySantos.net or on Linkedin or by email MannySantos239@gmail.com
Episode 28 with Group Creative Director for DDB Chicago, Nathan Monteith
In this episode Nathan discuss working with Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum and Halsey. He even tells us where Halsey wrote her first song. Nathan Talks with us about editing a Fiat commercial while on set, what it was like shooting with Fashion and Celebrity photographer Tony Duran for the Kohler campaign and the time a commercial changed a little boy’s life.
Episode 27 with Creative Director Philip McCanless
Philip is the Creative Director at Accenture Interactive in Los Angeles and he and I have a great conversation about leaving a trail of dirty underwear and shirts all across the country. We also talk about his obsession with Marilyn Monroe, what it was like being on the team that did the ads for Acura, a strange request from Better Homes and Gardens that went out to their subscribers, how he met his wife after blowing off an interview with her, and so much more! This was a great conversation and my longest podcast to date. SO ENJOY!
Episode 26 with Art Producer for Digitas Health, Mattison Becker
Mattison tells us how being persistent paid off and got her, her very first job working at Digitas Health, and she has been there ever since. She also gives us her thoughts on source books, what she wants photographers and agents to know about her job, and she talks about one of favorite places she has ever had a shoot. I’ll give you a hint, it’s in Europe. And she also tells a story of being on a shoot and having her hair catch on fire!
Episode 25 with Agency Owner Michael Novin
Michael Novin is the Owner of Mark Edward Inc. An agency that represents stylists and photographers for photoshoots.
In this episode Michael tells us how he went from being a Financial Advisor to being the owner of an agency that is named after someone else. He also discusses booking some of his artists for gigs with Jay-Z and Meek Mill, the occasional client that request usage for the entire Universe and the first time he heard of a Manicure Emergency!
Episode 24 with Actor, Director and Producer Burgess Jenkins
Burgess is an Actor, Producer and Director who you've probably seen in Remember the Titans, The Reaping, Army Wives, One Tree Hill, The Young and The Restless and so many more. Burgess discusses the difference between working on a major motion picture, compared to a weekly TV show, compared to a daily TV show. He talks about how he got into acting, producing and directing and he even tells us a little story about being out in a club in Atlanta with a musician and having a gun pulled on them!
Episode 23 with Photo Consultant and Agent, Maria Avitabile
In this episode Maria talks about how she started off as an intern/assistant for World Famous Photographer Mark Seliger, then eventually became an agent and consultant. Maria has tons of experience and some really great advice to give photographers. She talks about the key to working with art producers, her thoughts on source books, why it’s important for photographers to get outside advice and a little story about how a Leatherman helped her out of an elevator.
Episode 22 is with the VP of Creative Services at Warner Records, Frank Maddocks
Frank has worked with Linkin Park, Gary Clark Jr., Deftones, Green Day, Madonna and many more! In this episode Frank talks about creating the Linkin Park Album covers as well as album covers for Deftones and Gary Clark Jr. We talk about how he ended up at Warner Records, what he thinks of Instagram, his personal art work and the time an artist and a stylist got into a fist fight on his first shoot!
Episode 21 with VP Executive Creative Director John Roberts
In this episode John talks to us about how as an assistant at Young and Rubican, he worked his way into a national shoot and eventually became the VP Executive Creative Director at Wray Ward. John explains the benefits of having an in house production company, what you need to be aware of when shooting in Brazil and a great story about a campaign for a bidet seat! Definitely check this one out.
Episode 20 is with Freelance Art Producer, Desiree Kennedy
Desiree is a freelance art producer who talks to us about her first big shoot as a full time producer, which just happened to be for Microsoft, and all of the challenges that entailed, plus the time she worked with photographer Russel James and had lunch with super-model Adriana Lima and her dog! She also talks about how she went from a photography studio manager, to a photographer to finally an art producer. Check her out at www.DesireeKennedy.com or email her desireekennedy@mac.com
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Episode 19 is with Senior Director of Global Brand Communications at The Collected Group, Simone Delfino Yenni
In this episode Simone Delfino Yenni tells us how she became the senior Director of Global Brand communications at the Collected Group. She also talks about an awe-inspiring fashion show she did in Italy while working for Diesel, as well as working with super-model Shalom Harlow, getting Vogue magazine editor and chief, Anna Wintour, to walk the plank for an event and the phone call she received from Sarah Jessica Parker about a pair of shoes.
Episode 18 is with American Actor Gentry White
Gentry is an American actor currently working in L.A. You may have seen Gentry in the Cinemax series JETT playing the character of Charles Jr. as well as roles in Furious 7, the Lifetime award winning drama series UnReal , the MTV series The Shannara Chronicles, the AMC series TURN and in many more movies and TV shows.
In this podcast he discusses what made him want to be an actor and what it was like deciding to move to L.A. to pursue is dream. We learn from Gentry what castings can be like, how impressing the right casting director can really payoff, and how he stays mentally in character, even in-between takes of the same scene.
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Episode 17 with Senior Account Director for Blue C Adverting, Lauren Padilla
In this episode I chat with Lauren Padilla, the senior account director for Blue C Advertising www.BlueCusa.com Lauren talks about how she went from going to school and interning to be a teacher but ended up becoming a Senior account director. She also tells us what the responsibilities of an Account Director happen to be, and discusses the importance of video in the marketing world today, and she tells a cool story of being on a shoot for a household robot!
Episode 16 is with Curated Artists CEO - Joe Lombardo
Joe Lombardo is the CEO of Curated Artists. A full service photography and live action artists agency with talent represented in the U.S. and Europe. www.Curatedartists.com
In this episode, Joe tells us how he went from wanting to be a lawyer to ending up an artist agent after going to a party. He also gives us advice on what all artists and agents should be doing during this time to stay relevant, what the relationship between artists and agent should look like and why he lives by the words “Never eat street meat!”
Episode 15 is with Senior Freelance Art Producer, who most recently worked for GAP/Old Navy, Ken Zane!
Ken has worked not only at Old Navy, but also at Leo Burnett, Digitas and FCB advertising agencies, so he really knows his stuff. In this episode Ken talks about going from photographer to art producer, what he looks for when reviewing photographers at the Palm Springs photo review as well as when he is on the IPA jury and especially when presenting photographers for campaigns. He also gives a little behind the scenes look into what goes in the selection of photographers for advertisements and campaigns. You can find Ken on linked in or you can email him kenzane@gmail.com
Episode 14 is with World Renowned Photographer Nick Onken
Nick is an incredible photographer with clients such as Nike, Coca Cola, Adidas, Justin Bieber and many, many more. In this episode he discusses how he went from being a graphic designer to a world renowned photographer as well as podcast host and custom hat maker. He tells us what he thought after doing his first big campaign for Nike and he came to shoot celebrities Justin Bieber, Usher, Tom Hanks and many others. Also find out with which of these celebrities he has gone on vacation! You can see Nick's work and hear his podcast by going to his website www.NickOnken.com
Episode 13 is with Co-Founder and COO of Blue C Advertising, Eric Morley
In this episode I talk with Eric Morley, the co-founder and COO of Blue C (www.bluecusa.com) a branding, marketing and design company with clients such as Monster Energy, JBL, Toyota, Acura and many more!
Eric talks about how a stream of ups and downs led him and a partner to start their own agency. The best way to get new clients, and why, when they first started Blue C, they had to dump out 50,000 two ounce bottles of Absolute vodka and fill them with sand from San Diego.
We had a great conversation and I really think you'll learn something with this one!
Episode 12 is with Sr. manager of Production for Authentic Brand Group, MichelleZapata.
Michelle discusses the time she met Michelle Obama and “Barry”.
We also learn about the path that led Michelle to become a producer for some of the biggest brands in the world, and what the process is like for a producer, starting from the beginning of a shoot.
And Michelle recounts, what I consider to be, one of the best behind the scenes stories I’ve ever heard that involves a 6 year old!
Episode 11 is with Original Village People Cowboy, Randy Jones. Randy is the original cowboy for the hugely popular band from the 70's and 80's, the Village People. With hits like YMCA, In The Navy and Macho Man, The Village People became one of the biggest bands in the world during the late 70's.
In this episode Randy talks about which relative inspired him to be an entertainer, as well as how a loin cloth and a chain belt got him the gig as the original Village People Cowboy. He also gives us some behind the scenes stories of those times at the Playboy mansion, what it was like filming the movie “Can’t Stop the Music” as well as the television show “The Love Boat”. Randy also tells us what Queen Elizabeth said to him when they met for the first time.
Episode 10 with photographer Drew Meredith. Drew is the Global Senior Photographer for Wilson Sporting goods, which means he gets to hangout with and shoot some great, world-class athletes. He has assisted and worked with Matthew Rolston, Doug Taub and Greg Gorman, all of which helped him learn how to work with and interact with Art Directors and Creative Directors. At one point Drew was in a position to hire photographers for multiple Fortune 50 companies, so hear what he liked and looked for in photographers when he was hiring. Drew also talks about what it was like when he shot and hung out with Roger Federer. You can see Drew’s work at www.Drewmeredith.com
Episode nine In this episode I talk with NYC Art Producer Lisa Oropallo. We discuss how being a former Photography studio manager helps her as a producer. We also talk about what her favorite saying happens to be, the importance of putting together a good team, how the creative call can really help or hurt your chances of getting a gig, the benefits of having an agent and what she thinks is the best innovation in photography. Lisa was a pleasure to talk with and I think we could have kept talking for an hour more. If you're interested in working with Lisa, you can find her on Linked in.
Episode eight is with Makeup artist and hair stylist Jami Svay. In this podcast I talk to Jami about how she became a makeup artist and hair stylist after going to school to be a fashion designer. How she got jobs when she first started. What it’s like to be a new makeup artists and work on models during runway shows at NYC fashion week. What it was like meeting actress Julianne Moore. The difference between doing H&M makeup for stills vs. Movies, and her new adventure into retail! Check out Jami's work at www.jamisvay.com
Episode seven Marcela Bartolomeo is a New York City and Miami based fashion stylist who is also the founder of Department 5 Artists management, a boutique agency representing clothing stylists, makeup artists and tailors. You can see the great work of these artists at www.department5artists.com.
In this episode Marcela talks about how becoming a fashion stylist just fell into her lap, twice! What it's like to style a shoot, from the start until the end. She also talks about what it's like to have an agent, what made her decide to start her own artists representation agency, and how she balances being a wife and mother with being the founder of a new agency.
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Episode six In this episode, you'll hear how Home Depot Photo Producer, Diana Lang, came to produce shoots for Bed Bath and Beyond, Bruegger's bagels, Value City Furniture as well as both Lowe's and Home Depot. She talks about being the first in her family to be born in America. How she went from going to school to be a dentist but ended up being a producer. How she puts together a shoot where everyone gets along even if they've never met before and the time a photographer ended up literally drawing the short straw and had to do a shitty job that no one on set wanted to do.
Episode Five In this episode I interview London based, American fashion photographer Nathan Richards. Nathan and I discuss what it's like starting out in the photography business, what it takes to move from America and start a career in London as well as people's first impressions of you when you tell them you're from NC and not some big fashion center like NYC.
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Episode Four In this podcast I interview Iana Boyd. Iana is the founder of European fashion brand Biana. Iana talks about how she went from the corporate world to becoming a designer and owner of her own fashion brand for women. Iana discusses the process for bringing the designs to life and what it's like to then make the visuals that will help to sell the new designs.
Episode Three In this episode I interview Craig Arnett who is an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer for Lowe's Home Improvement. Craig talks about his first car shoot, how it started snowing and how they worked around the weather. Craig also talks about what it's like working for Lowe's and how at one point, when you signed up for a certain card, you got a FREE TACO! So, check it out and please Subscribe. like and tell your friends!
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Episode two is with Jamey Boiter, the COO and Brand Principal of BoltGroup, A design, innovation and experience firm, who’s client list includes some of the biggest companies in the world, such as, Coca-Cola, Lowe’s, Chick-Fil-A, Izod, Phillips Van Huesen, Speedo and many more, talks about what it takes to help a client design and market an entire new line of tools, built from scratch. Jamey also discusses one very important thing to bring with you to an interview as well as the time he met Jay Leno and many more interesting stories.
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Episode one is with Jason Neman. Jason is the CEO and Partner of Good Brand Company, an agency focused on Branding, Interactive & Design. You can see their work at GoodBrandCompany.com . Jason discusses what it's like to own your own agency and to be in the industry for over 26 years. He also discusses the process of working with clients to develop the perfect visual and how Good Brand Company hires the talent to bring these ideas to life. You'll hear about one of Jason's favorite promotional pieces that he has ever received and a great story about a meal at Carnegie Deli in NYC where a joke was taken a little too seriously.
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