SHOTLIST Marshal Chupa

In this episode of the Shotlist Podcast, we explore the world of Taylor Burk, an Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Photographer who has over a decade of dedicated experience in the Photography Industry. We explore his unique path, from being a blue-collar worker to becoming a professional photographer, and how Instagram played an important role in shaping the career of his dreams, now having a multi-six-figure following.



In the podcast, Taylor also shares how he shifted from using Instagram solely to expanding his services which include Commercial Photography, Directing, and Social Media Promotion, among others. Join us in this conversation with Taylor as he shares his humble and caring advice with the next generation of photographers.



Episode Highlights

2:31 The Beginning of Taylor Burk's Journey
13:02 Journey using Instagram
23:19 Shifting from Instagram to Offering Other Services
31:01 Aside from Social Media, How Can Photographers Market Themselves?
36:37 Building Relationships with People You Want to Work With
39:00 Money's Role in the Photography Business
42:44 Insights when Buying Gear
45:17 Balancing Lifestyle and Work
48:37 Adapting Around the Changes in the Industry
52:00 Systems and Processes
55:06 Future Projects
1:02:21 Workshop and Mentorship



🔗 CONNECT WITH Taylor Burk

📸Instagram | @taylormichaelburk
💻Website | www.taylorburk.com



🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠⁠⁠⁠
💻Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marshalchupa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
👥 Linkedin | ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8⁠⁠⁠⁠



📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠



🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.



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In this episode of the Shotlist Podcast, we dive into the world of a seasoned professional, Blake, a Photographer, Director, and Producer. Starting his photography journey in the pre-digital age, Blake recounts his early days of breaking into the industry by getting his first image published in Powder Magazine at just 19. His initial success was just the beginning, setting off a career dedicated to creating still and motion work for many of North America’s leading outdoor, active, and automotive brands.



Throughout the podcast, Blake offers a wealth of advice for both new and established photographers. He shares the critical importance of building trust with clients, the evolution of his business model in today’s digital world, and the strategies for introverted photographers to build meaningful industry relationships, and he also walks us through his project bidding process. Let’s dive into this insightful conversation with Blake, and hear about his impressive 25-year journey in the photography business!



Episode Highlights

1:29 Blake, the Photography Veteran

7:38 Exploring Blake's Journey as a Photographer

12:15 Monetizing Photography in the Early Days

16:23 Blake's Profitable Business Models in Today's Photography Industry

18:22 Building Relationships as an Introverted Photographer

19:29 Key Factors in Building Client Trust

24:16 What sets apart individuals charging $2,000 versus those charging $200,000

30:51 Representation for Photographers

35:15 Revenue Streams in the Photography Business

44:05 Insight into Blake's Bidding Process

48:18 Making the Jump from Working 5 Days a Week to 1 Day a Month

51:24 Separating Personal Projects with Client Work



🔗 CONNECT WITH Blake Jorgenson

📸Instagram | @jorgenson_blake_
💻Website | www.blakejorgenson.com



🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠⁠⁠
💻Website | ⁠⁠⁠www.marshalchupa.com⁠⁠⁠
👥 Linkedin | ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8⁠⁠⁠



📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠⁠⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠



🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.



🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts | ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠⁠⁠
Spotify | ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1⁠⁠⁠
RSS | ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠



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📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email ⁠⁠⁠marshal@marshalchupa.co

In this episode, Marshal speaks with Active Lifestyle and Action Sports Photographer Guy Fattal. Guy's lifelong dream was to become a Photographer, and this aspiration led him to win an action sports photography competition despite joining at the eleventh hour and being the youngest contestant.



However, Guy's journey hasn't been without challenges as he shares the sacrifices he made to finance his passion, including working various odd jobs. He also discusses the winning formula on how you can start and build connections as a newcomer. Ultimately, he stresses how important it is to be active in creating personal works that you're truly passionate about to any up-and-coming photographer, videographer, or artist. Make sure to stay tuned until the end to know the exact formula Guy took to kickstart his career — let’s dive in.



Episode Highlights

1:24 Getting to know Guy Fattal
6:30 The Start of Everything
12:43 Making a Living Out of Photography
18:04 How to Sustain Yourself Financially while Following Your Passion
23:32 Formula to Building Relationships in the Industry
40:30 Art of Connecting with Other People
51:26 Where does the Money come from in Action Sports Photography?
1:01:06 Processes and Systems



🔗 CONNECT WITH Guy Fattal

📸Instagram | @guyfattalphoto
💻Website | www.guyfattal.com




🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠⁠
💻Website | ⁠⁠www.marshalchupa.com⁠⁠
👥 Linkedin | ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8⁠⁠



📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠⁠



🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.



🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts | ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠⁠
Spotify | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1⁠⁠
RSS | ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss⁠⁠



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📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email ⁠⁠marshal@marshalchupa.co

In this episode, Marshal speaks with director duo Paul Reid and Nick Taylor, owners of Taylor Reid Creative. This dynamic pair boasts an impressive portfolio, having collaborated with renowned brands such as Ford, Subaru, and Air Canada, among others.



This conversation caters to individuals aspiring to enter the film industry and those considering a collaborative business partner. Then Paul and Nick provided invaluable insights into their journey, detailing their initial steps, collaborative strategies, and effective networking approaches. Moreover, they shed light on challenges filmmakers face, such as uncertain income streams, and offer advice on balancing passion projects while handling a production company.



Don't miss out on this fun and fruitful conversation with Paul and Nick!



Episode Highlights

1:47 Meet Paul and Nick
14:13 Advice on How to Start Your Career in Film
18:54 Dealing with Having No Guaranteed Income
22:01 Working on Passion Projects
27:58 What Makes this DUO Different from the Rest?
31:00 How to Build a Solid Crew of Team Members
37:31 Art vs. Business
41:44 How to Build and Maintain Relationships in the Industry
47:56 Purchasing vs. Renting from a Business Perspective
53:51 Systems, Software, and Workflows



🔗 CONNECT WITH TAYLOR REID CREATIVE - DIRECTOR DUO

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/taylorreidcreative
💻Website | www.taylorreid.ca



🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL REID

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/paulreidd



🔗 CONNECT WITH NICK TAYLOR

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/nicholasjtaylor_





🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | ⁠www.instagram.com/marshalchupa⁠
💻Website | ⁠www.marshalchupa.com⁠
👥 Linkedin | ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8⁠



📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - ⁠www.shotlistpodcast.com⁠



🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.



🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1⁠
RSS | ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss⁠



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If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800⁠



📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email ⁠marshal@marshalchupa.co

In this episode, host and cinematographer Marshal Chupa discusses the process of making logical decisions when buying camera equipment for your creative business. Marshal shares some practical advice on understanding logical costs, opportunity costs, and creative costs when buying equipment and discusses different purchasing methods like cash versus leasing. He also talks about his personal experiences about purchasing equipment and how factors like perceived value, professional level, and equipment availability can play an essential role in these decisions.



So if you’re a photographer, cinematographer, or a videographer who is looking to figure out how and when to purchase or upgrade their gear, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!



Episode Highlights
01:08 Breaking Down the Decision-Making Categories
01:35 Understanding Logistical Costs
11:08 The Importance of Opportunity Costs
17:01 The Role of Creative Costs
18:47 The Pros and Cons of Leasing Equipment
27:48 Recap and Conclusion



🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa
💻Website | www.marshalchupa.com
👥 Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8



📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com



🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.



🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1
RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss



🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800



📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email marshal@marshalchupa.co

In this episode, Marshal speakers with the multi-faceted Matty
Manhire. Matty is not only a director and photographer, but he is also an
innovator and a strong advocate for the innovative XR (extended reality) wall technology.


In this conversation, Matty talks about his fascinating journey
from installing mechanical dinosaurs to carving out a successful career as a
director and photographer. He shares how his genuine curiosity about others and
understanding of the business side of creativity have been key to their success
in the creative industry, how the XR wall technology has made the creation of
commercials more engaging and thrilling for him, and how establishing
relationships in the industry is very important.



So if you are curious about XR wall technology, or if you
want to know more about how you can thrive in the creative industry through
your authenticity, then this episode is definitely for you. Let’s dive in!

 

Episode Highlights

01:12 Getting to Know Matty Manhire

01:38 Discussing the XR Wall and Advertising

06:29 Career Beginnings and Evolution

11:18 The Importance of Authenticity in Art

26:48 Building Relationships in the Industry

35:08 Balancing Creativity and Career

37:13 The Challenges of Pitching

46:25 The Role of Organization in Creativity

50:48 Finding Fulfillment and Purpose

55:33 A Rollercoaster of a Creative Career

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Matty Manhire

📸Instagram | @manhire 💻Website
| www.manhiremedia.tv

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa
💻Website
| www.marshalchupa.com 👥
Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8



📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com



🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers,
and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the
lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances
to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support
visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a
career they are proud of.



🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1



🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star
review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊
https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800



📱 GET IN TOUCH

You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email marshal@marshalchupa.com