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The Offical Journal of Street and Documentary Photography
The BWNC Podcast is the #1 resource for content creators. Every Monday, we share interviews & discussions with industry-leading creatives whose stories will inspire you to follow your passion. Our goal is to provide you with the shortcuts, tips, & advice that will take your career to the next level! Hosted by filmmaker Ben Hagarty – best known for his work with major artists & brands like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Disney, & EA Games.
Matt Jerrams is an executive producer who creates television commercials in the UK, who also happens to have a real passion for street photograhpy. As always, Matt Jerrams and I had plenty to talk about in this episode of our podcast. Matt is in London, currently under lockdown again, se he had some free time to spare to talk all things street phot…
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Keep your street photography work consistent – Craig Litten
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Photojournalist and advertising lifestyle photographer, Craig Litten, earns his living making photographs. So he knows the importance of having his work taken seriously. Craig says that one of the most important factors in being taken seriously is to take it seriously yourself. And part of that is to be consistent in the work you show to the world.…
Ritchie Roesch is a Fuji photographer who lives in Salt Lake City. In his college days, he studied photography under June Van Cleef and has been a part-time/hobby photographer for two decades now. He’s also the author of the Fuji X Weekly photography blog, a blog dedicated to all things Fujifilm. He started out shooting 35mm film (like a lot of us)…
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Gulnara Samoilova – “Women Street Photographers” Book
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Gulnara Samoilova is the founder of the Women Street Photographers project: a website, social media platform and annual exhibition. She also happens to be just the person who curated a new photo book called “Women Street Photographers” – a fantastic collection of photos showcasing images by 100 contemporary women street photographers from around th…
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Nicolas St-Pierre – Long and Short Form Photography Projects
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Nicolas St-Pierre may come from a small town in Quebec, but by all accounts, he is a world traveler. Nicolas is a diplomat with the Canadian Foreign Service, which has meant extensive travel around the world and even a few stints living abroad in places like China and Japan. But as has been the case for many of us, a global pandemic brought interna…
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Casey Meshbesher – Connecting People Through Platforms
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Casey Meshbesher is a street photography, video, and multimedia artist. She is also a researcher, curator, and the founder of @womeninstreet (WiS), a platform we love just for female street photographers. She is also the editor Her Side of the Street, a street photography blogzine for female street photographers. Casey was kind enough to take some …
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Juan Reyes – Founder of Miami Street Photography Festival
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Juan Jose Reyes has been running one of our favorite street photography festivals for several years now, the Miami Street Photography Festival. When a pandemic threw a wrench in the works for the 2020, Juan was quick to shift the festival from an in-person event to an online one – no small feat. Listen in to hear about how he managed to make a succ…
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Fredericksburg Street Photography Collective
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Fredericksburg Street Photography is an enthusiastic collective that started up just about a year ago – right before the pandemic really hit hard in the U.S. About 20 members meet up regularly at artsy coffee shops and local watering holes to discuss photography and learn from each other. They describe themselves as a group that is “more hipster th…
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Valérie Jardin – Street photography in the winter
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This is just a quick reminder registration for the Publishing a Photo Book Workshop taught by Harvey Stein will close this coming Sunday (January 24) at midnight. The 7-week course begins Tuesday, January 26 at 1:00 PM Eastern time. It’s designed to help photographers who either have a completed project to publish but don’t know how to find and app…
I’m writing this on January 15 which means we have just published the January 2021 issue of Street Photography Magazine. We are super excited because the January issue kicks off our year of women street photographers with a special issue that features work by all women. And throughout the year each issue will feature a super talented woman street p…
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The FIRST STEP to a Successful 2021! | EP 222
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2020 has been... interesting, to say the least. To find meaning in such a chaotic year, it is important to pause and reflect on the lessons we have learned and how we have all grown. The challenges we overcame, the new skills we learned & the small wins we had are all things to be proud of! In this episode, we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to the …
For any creator who has experienced shooting live shows, the ultimate goal is to be on tour with your favorite artist traveling all over the world! The sites and sounds of tour life create memories that last a lifetime, but many aspiring tour creatives overlook many aspects of tour life that can be detrimental to your career path. In this episode, …
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Guapdad4000 on his early days in the rap game, growing as an independent solo artist, and his first Grammy nomination with J Cole!
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Guapdad 4000 is a smooth, charismatic rapper from the Bay Area whose humorous style and steady flow have elevated him to stardom in recent years. Following his breakout appearance on the 2019 Dreamville compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III, Guapdad released his official debut album Dior Deposits. Guapdad is a hip-hop outlier who showcases his pe…
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Client Retainers: The Key to Consistent Revenue | EP 219
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As freelance creatives, we are always looking for new ways to produce income for ourselves - whether you are shooting one-off gigs here and there, or working on reoccurring projects, there are always ways to position yourself to secure a more predictable income. In this episode, we discuss the idea of negotiating retainer opportunities with reoccur…
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Valentina Vee on Creating Meaningful Work, Film Industry Education & Empowering Young Women to Chase Their Dreams | EP 218
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Valentina Vee is a freelance director, cinematographer & editor working with clients all over the world. In the past few years, Vee has directed & shot a docu-series for Discovery, several PSA-style videos totaling over 200M views, and a travel show across 10 countries! Vee's creative focus has been on education, charity & overall just spreading a …
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Why Being a "Jack of all Trades" is Holding You Back! | EP 217
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We have all been in the same situation - you are hired for a job and end up becoming a one-man show. You produce, shoot, direct & edit the entire project. Learning all of these skills can be incredibly valuable early on in your career, but at what point does it begin to hold you back as a creator? In this episode, we discuss the pros & cons of bein…
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Steve Sweatpants on New York street photography & starting Street Dreams Magazine! | EP 216
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Steven John Irby, aka Steve Sweatpants, is a street photographer, creative director, & cofounder of Street Dreams Magazine - a magazine featuring up and coming photographers and crowd sourced photography pieced together in beautiful layouts and stories. Molded by the city he grew up in, Steve has gained recognition for his powerful B&W depiction of…
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Why You Should Always Be a Student of the Game! | EP 215
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No matter where you are in your career – you should always be striving to LEARN! Being a “student of the game” is a valuable mindset to remind yourself that there is always room for growth in your career. There are lessons to be found by working in the field, watching YouTube videos, reading books, & listening to podcasts … but there are also ways …
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Anthony Supreme on touring with J Cole, shooting the Dreamville documentary, & starting PREME magazine! | EP 214
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Anthony Supreme is a photographer, director, & creative director who has worked with artists such as J Cole, Saint Jhn, Goldlink, Earthgang, & more! Anthony is most notably known for shooting the album cover & subsequent tour for J Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only". He is also the founder of Preme - an independent black-owned magazine that focuses on telli…
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Don't Forget Why You Started Creating in the First Place! | EP 213
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The freelance hustle can be draining at times. The need to make a living can potentially send you down a path of creating only for money, or taking on projects that don’t fulfill you artistically. In this episode, we wanted take a step back and discuss topics like creating for yourself, making creative friends, & making time for passion projects! C…
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GimbalGod on filming professional snowboarders, making a living with a GoPro, & pushing the limits of extreme sports videography! | EP 212
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Spencer Whiting aka @gimbalgod is the premiere snowboarding filmmaker in the game – known for jumping over 100-foot jumps with riders and capturing the action just inches away on a GoPro. Not only is he the personal filmer for Olympic snowboarder Stale Sandbech, but Spencer is sponsored by brands like GoPro, Monster, & Oakley, and travels the world…
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Why You Should Never Overpromise and Underdeliver! | EP 211
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When it comes to our clients, it is our job to make sure we make their wildest dreams come true. But sometimes, promising them the world can turn around to haunt you. Overpromising, delivering final products late, poor communication... These things can ruin your relationship with clients. We have all been there, so today we will be discussing two c…
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Blackprints on photographing influencers for YouTube, touring with Olivia O'Brien, & building a personal brand! | EP 210
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Nesrin Danan, aka Blackprints, is a music & lifestyle photographer best known for her portrait work with artists, influencers, & YouTube stars. An influencer in her own right, Nesrin has built a platform of over 120,000 followers & secured brand deals with companies like Urban Outfitters, Puma, & Bose. In this interview, we dive into Nesrin's decis…
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4 Reasons Why Saying “YES” is the Key to Creative Growth | EP 209
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If you're looking to grow as a creator– whether it be your skillset, your confidence, you network, your experience, or your portfolio – the #1 mindset you should have is "Say Yes Until You Can Say No." In other words, you should take on every opportunity you can possibly get your hands on until you have the luxury of saying no. In this episode, we …
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Daniel Schiffer on his journey to 1M subscribers, creating cinematic product commercials, and mastering the EPIC B ROLL style! | EP 208
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Daniel Schiffer is a videographer & YouTuber who has been dominating the filmmaking space on YouTube with highly educational behind the scenes videos, editing tutorials, & more. Over the past year, his channel has exploded to 1.4M subscribers as he has popularized a unique handheld filming style coined "EPIC B ROLL" that has taken the internet by s…
Welcome to the Black With No Cream podcast! This trailer is an overview of our podcast and what we do! We hope you subscribe and join us every Monday for a new episode! Feel free to JOIN our private community & FOLLOW us on Instagram! BWNC.comBy Black With No Cream
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SLIMESUNDAY on abstract collage art, his creative process, & designing for Playboy & Penthouse! | EP 207
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Slimesunday is well known for his Collage style abstract digital art shared on Instagram. He has grown an audience of over 500,000 followers on Instagram. Slimesunday has a unique style of art - he collects old magazines, scans the images, and recreates his own designs in photoshop. His typical subject is women and the art is fairly provocative mix…
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We’re taking a break from the podcast & here’s why! | EP 206
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We are making some changes to the podcast and wanted to use this week to communicate those to you and let you know what you can expect from us moving forward. We are going to be taking a 3 week break from August 9th - August 31st to completely revamp our podcast presentation, intros, music, messaging, artwork and more! We want to take this time to …
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YCImaging on balancing Youtube, music videos, & family! | EP 205
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Christopher Rodes aka YC Imaging is a content creator & YouTuber with over 340K subscribers and 21.5 MILLION views. YC’s Youtube channel is one of the best places to find educational video, tutorials, & vlogs around filmmaking, video editing, & music videos. In this episode, we explore YC’s journey from graphic design, to music video directing, to …
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How to become a full-time MUSIC PRODUCER! feat Sarah The !llstrumentalist! | EP 204
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A lot of music producers might think that the only way to make a full-time living making music is to land hit records with major artists... Sara the !llstrunmentalist is PROOF that there is a different path. She is a music producer, entrepreneur, & content creator who has created a flourishing career making beats for YouTubers, TV shows, commercial…
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Tiiiiiiiiiip on DJ’ing for Yung Gravy, hosting hip-hop shows in Minneapolis, & working with Bobby Raps! | EP 203
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Today’s guest is Dj/Producer/Event promoter TIIIIIIIIP – most popularly known for being the personal DJ for Allen Kingdom, Bobby Raps, and most recently, Yung Gravy. I’ve been friends with Tip for a minute and have been following his career for even longer. Tip is a powerhouse when it comes to the minneapolis music scene - promoting shows and djing…
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Do you NEED to move to LA or NYC to make it as creator? | EP 202
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A lot of creators wonder if it’s absolutely necessary to move to LA or NYC (or any other big city) to be successful as a creative. Is it possible to find success in your local town or the area that you currently live? How do you create a game plan to prepare yourself for a move? What should your mindset be if you want to make a name for yourself in…
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Cole Walliser on Glambot, shooting superstar women like Katy Perry & P!nk, & directing commercials for CoverGirl! | EP 201
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Cole Walliser is most popularly known as the Director of GlamBot content for E! Entertainment. Cole attends major red carpet events (like the Grammy’s & the Emmy’s) to capture super slo-mo shots of Hollywood’s BIGGEST stars utilizing what’s called a The Bolt which is a motion-controlled fast pace robotic arm... The shots are insane. But that’s not …
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The SINGLE most IMPORTANT TOOL for FREELANCERS | Celebrating 200 episodes of the BWNC Podcast (CONTEST WINNERS)
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This is our 200th podcast episode!!! Unbelievable. We wanted to celebrate by sharing the SINGLe most IMPORTANT TOOL for FREELANCERS! We also call and surprise the winners of the #CommercialCutChallenge sponsored by Epidemic Sound! Their raw reactions was pretty special to hear. Thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast and the BWNC commu…
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Adam Elmakias on educating photographers through Twitch & Discord! | EP 199
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Adam is a photographer who has gained massive attention after working with organizations like Van's Warped tour, Wireless Festival, Coachella, and artists like Twenty One Pilots, A Day To Remember, Diplo, and more! Adam is truly focused on giving back to the photography community and even started his own private discord community that is free to jo…
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A “coffee shop” client-meeting walkthrough from BenRealVsWorld! | EP 198
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Taking a meeting is an art, especially when it’s with a client you’ve never worked with. It’s a combination of selling yourself, selling your idea, but most importantly - building the relationship between you and the brand. In today's episode Ben addresses a question proposed by BWNC member, Terrence Enn. Terrence asked for a walkthrough of a succe…
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Thor Wixom on steadicam operating in Hollywood, thoughts on gimbals, and making it in the industry as a cinematographer! | EP 197
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Thor Wixom is a director, cinematographer, and one of the illest steadicam operators in Hollywood. Thor has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and many more! This episode dives into what it is like to work as a steadicam operator on major productions. Thor talks about how he was one of the first RED camera owner…
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3 Steps to Enhance Your Video Editing Skills feat. Mike Parenteau | EP 196
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Today we go over 3 crucial tips for video editors with Director/DP/Editor Mike Parenteau! Mike shares some suggestions that will make your editing process 10x more productive during your next session! We cover the importance of understanding your footage options and selecting the best moments, making the best music choices to elevate your edit, and…
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Dave Fogarty on photographing the iconic career of UFC fighter Conor McGregor! | EP 195
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Dave Fogarty is the long-time personal photographer of 2 TIME champion UFC fighter, Conor Mcgregor! Dave has created a powerful portfolio of images documenting Mcgregor’s fighting career, personal life, & rise to worldwide fame. He has been there every step of the way from Mcgregor’s earliest fights to becoming one of the most iconic fighters in hi…
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Client Revisions - How to avoid a NIGHTMARE! | EP 194
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Learning to deal with revisions might be the most important part of being a professional creative, but it also can be the most frustrating. Sometimes, excessive client requests can drag projects on for much longer than you ever could have expected – leaving you to outwork your rate. Nonetheless, by making clients happy, you get hired more often. So…
