In this A&T Talks episode, award-winning photographer & artist Warwick Saint joins us to share the pivotal moments of his career as editorial photographer and painter. He speaks about the importance of preparing for photographic opportunities, developing personal work, and having the courage to reinvent yourself as an artist.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, London-based portrait photographer Phil Sharp joins us to talk about his process of creating striking photographs of musicians and actors. He shares his journey into photography and gives a detailed walkthrough of his headshot process. His new book Heavy Light is now available for purchase on his website.
Read MoreIn this episode we dive into what it means to be inspired and what it takes to remain inspired. We share personal anecdotes of how we've both come to be inspired as individuals and creatives, and we find the common thread and insights that may prove to be useful to others. In Giovanni's own words, "Inspiration is an external exploration. It's a process."
Read MoreArtistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? In this follow up episode, we dive into the topic sourcing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter Vincent Willem Van Gogh as our framework.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, American folk artist and musician Jamie Drake joins us to talk about the significant moments that have led up to each of her album projects, including her latest (2022) album release "New Girl." She shares about the trials of releasing a debut album, experimenting to find her true voice as an artist, and much more.
Read MoreArtistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? Following the release of Kendrick Lamar's single "The Heart Part 5", we dive into the subject of artistry and craftsmanship with hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Lupe Fiasco as our framework.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, California-based games researcher and artist Rosey D'Angelo joins us to talk about the process of defining your brand as an independent creative. She pulls from her work as a User Experience Researcher to help creatives understand how to best reach their ideal clients.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran Michael Janda joins us to talk about the top ten tips to successfully launch a creative agency. He's spent years as an agency owner providing design and development services for clients including Disney, Google, and Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based fashion photographer, educator and entrepreneur Justin Bridges joins us to talk about how to price photo projects as an amateur, semi-pro, and professional photographer. From his experiences working with clients such as Giorgio Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue, and GQ, he offers a detailed insight into pricing strategies.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based filmmaker and educator Jason Guzman joins us to talk about inbound marketing and how to win clients and customers using a variety of marketing strategies. His media production company Flywheel Film is deploying their full range video production services to help businesses better tell visually compelling stories.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based designer and printmaker James Alcorn joins us to talk about one of many unexpected routes to becoming an entrepreneur. His interests and experiences as a filmmaker, animator, marketer, and self-taught printmaker led him to opening and starting up his screen-printing and letterpress printing business Old Town Press.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based New York-based artists Tattfoo Tan and Kariny Padilla join us to discuss the purpose, process and impact of artistic mentorship. Tattfoo, a seasoned artist and graphic designer, shares on his role and responsibilities as a mentor, while Kariny, a recent FIT graduate, offers an insight into the many ways mentorship can be transformative.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based architectural and landscape photographer Jade Doskow joins us to talk about the painstaking process of developing longterm photo projects and the grit it takes to develop a career in photography.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, designer, teacher, and author, Michael Shumate joins us to talk about the concepts in his new book Logo Design Theory: How Branding Really Works. He taught graphic design and illustration for twenty-five years and is now generously sharing his discoveries on the principles of logo design with the world.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, photographer, filmmaker, and writer Sean Tucker joins us to talk about his new book The Meaning in the Making. It is his creative philosophy focused on helping creatives find their voice, discover their message, maintain inspiration, and stay mentally healthy and motivated as creators.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, interior designer and Design Director at Pembrooke & Ives Stephanie Schabot joins us to share some insights on the journey to becoming an interior designer. When she is not attending to client work, she is serving on the thesis panel at the New York School of Interior Design and mentoring students studying interior design.
Read MoreLocal Fish is a New York City based startup hip-hop duo. Their eclectic, experimental, and energetic sound is introducing something fresh and authentic to the musical landscape, especially with their origins in Wu-tang's own Staten Island. Comprised of rappers Nü and Renaps, the duo is carving their own path in hip-hop from the ground up starting with their debut album Leave the Block.
In this conversation, we talk about how to produce a project on a small budget, scale a career in music from the early stages, and some of the challenges that early artists have to navigate.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, photographer, educator, entrepreneur, and all around creative Justin Bridges joins us to help navigate how to build a clientele and get a business off the ground. His clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's NY, Amazon, Giorgio Armani and more. He's a Skillshare educator currently developing an all-intensive educational platform for creative professionals hyper-focused on delivering accessible information in the intersection of wealth, work, and wellbeing--sign up for that!
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, we conclude our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. To hear more about how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer, be sure to listen to the previous two episodes. In this episode, Spike offer some insights on different methods of pricing your work, he gives an overview of things to look for when handling contracts, and he shares the raw purpose behind his work that might help you define yours.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, we continue our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. This is the second installation of the 3-part series on how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer. In this episode, Spike breaks down how photographers can find media contacts, how to write and formulate a winning pitch to editors, and finally how to sell your work. The key lesson: Pitching is based on the principle of supply & demand: If you have something that photo editors want, they'll read your pitch.
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