JACOB WAGLER

Jacob Wagler

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Helping photographers level up their craft to see larger results in less time.

06/14/2024

Outdoor Cinematographer: It's not as glamorous as you think

In this video, I sit down with Professional Outdoor Cinematographer, Alex Cote. He talks about his career in the outdoor, hunting market and some of the difficulties he's had along the way. He also shares a ton of insights for those looking to get into cinematography to start doing it professionally. If you'd like to check out Alex's work, this is his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbt_production/ - Are you looking to take your photography to the next level? Join the Epic Shot Society! It's a society of like minded individuals passionate about levelling up their photography through practical, in the field learning! Next registration we're only allowing 50 people to enter, so be sure to join the waitlist: https://www.asjacobwagler.com/epic-shot-society - If you're looking to take your action shots to another level, I have a FREE Action Sports Photography Guide that I'd love to give you! It contains all that I've learned from years of photography and put into the simplest form possible! Get the guide: https://www.asjacobwagler.com/action-sports-photography-guide

52 min
05/08/2024

How to separate your photography from the competition w/Meesh

Are you looking to separate your photography from the competition? In this podcast I sit down to speak with Messh, an adventure photographer who has worked with many brands such as Canada Goose, Danner Boots, 66 North, to discuss this topic of standing out. She provides actionable steps that one could take to elevate their photography and start approaching big brands. If you found value in this podcast, my only request is that you share it with a friend. Your support fuels the growth of our channel, enabling me to invite more guests who share insights to further enhance your photography journey and career. Thank you! ✌🏼 - Are you looking to take your photography to the next level? If your answer is yes, then you'll love what I'm sharing on my newsletter! I'm sharing actionable tips and tricks that will cut your learning curve in half! You can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.asjacobwagler.com/ - FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/jacob.wagler/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/waglermedia/ APPLE PODCAST- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacob-wagler/id1659879410 SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/5GxfcEA9qObX37SXvKVOoD NEWSLETTER: https://www.asjacobwagler.com/ - Video Content Time Markers Intro - 00:00 Most common misconceptions about Meesh - 00:30 The journey to photography - 02:08 Business vs Creativity - 05:26 Blending Fashion and Photography - 08:05 Becoming A Travel Photographer - 10:24 Travelling on a budget - 11:16 Hardest part of being a travel photographer - 13:52 This holds people back from working with brands - 15:50 Why you need a media kit - 17:25 Who should grow their following on Social Media - 19:44 How to create your own style - 21:48 When should you create outside of your niche? - 23:32 Build one account or multiple? - 24:37

1h 1m
04/25/2024

Do you really want to work with the biggest brands??

In this video, I sit down to talk with professional photographer, Dmitry Bocharov. We talk specifically about his journey to becoming a wold renowned commercial photographer, the difficulty of working with top level brands and how you can start landing some of these companies yourself. If you would like to see Dmitry's work, you can check it out in the links below: Behance - https://www.behance.net/dmitrybocharov Instagram - / dmitrybocharov Website - https://www.dmitrybocharov.com/ - If you're looking to take your action sports photography to the next level, you'll love my newsletter! It can be found here: https://www.asjacobwagler.com/ - Video Content Time Markers Intro - 00:00 Who Is Dmitry? - 01:00 How Did He Start In Photography? - 03:00 How Did He Start Working With Big Brands? - 11:28 How Does He Approach Reaching Out To Brands? - 16:24 How To Create An Amazing Portfolio - 21:20 Capture One or Adobe Lightroom? - 21:55 Collaboration Is Key - 31:56

37 min
02/24/2024

The War On Photography - Fernando Marmolejo

In this video, I sit down to talk with Fernando Marmolejo about photography. Specifically his journey to becoming a wold travelling photographer, how Instagram has shifted the concept of real photography, and how someone can start getting clients. This is a conversation that transformed the way I look at photography and I believe that it's a video you won't want to skip! I would love to know your thoughts about this controversial subjects, so make sure to send me a DM with your thoughts! - Level up your action sports photography! Click Here: www.asjacobwagler.com - FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/jacob.wagler/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/waglermedia/ NEWSLETTER: https://www.asjacobwagler.com/

1h 17m
09/07/2023

The road to becoming a professional Cinematographer: Liam Mullany

I had the privilege of sitting down with professional cinematographer, Liam Mullany. Liam is best known for the stunning visuals he creates within the mountain biking world, collecting multiple Vimeo staff pick awards. Liam breaks down his journey to becoming a cinematographer, having to leave behind his degree in engineering to commit to making short films and commercials. We also break down topics like, the shift in social media, how to stay creative in the changing world of media, how to construct an effective edit and much more. Liam in a heavy weight in the world of cinematography so this is a conversation that you're not going to want to miss! LINKS: INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/liammullany/ https://www.instagram.com/jacob.wagler/ WEBSITE- https://www.liammullany.com/ https://www.jacobwagler.com/

1h 15m
06/18/2023

From Passion to Profit: Mastering Wildlife, Nature, and Adventure Photography | w/Dusty Cressey

On this episode of the podcast, I interview Dusty Cressey, talking about his journey of adventure and wildlife photography. Dusty shares his insights on building a successful freelance business and using Instagram Reels to grow an audience. We discuss the importance of having an end goal in mind when creating content and how to tailor your content to your target audience. Check out Dusty's work in the links below: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dusty.cressey/ Website- https://www.dustycressey.com/ - Learning photography doesn't have to be complicated! If you're looking for easy, actionable steps to improve your Action Sports photography, sign up for my FREE newsletter. I'm sending weekly emails with tons of valuable tips that I've learned from over the years of taking photos, that will help you level up from beginner to pro in a fraction of the time! You can sign up by clicking the lick below. I look forward to growing together! NEWSLETTER: ⁠https://jacobwagler.substack.com/⁠ - FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/jacob.wagler/ FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/waglermedia/ YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d4qp9AG5jYNnXc4EJHjww - TIME STAMPS: [00:00:00] Adventure lifestyle photography: Not oversaturated, explore creativity. [00:05:12] Photography, wildlife, nature, creativity: Exploring creative passions. [00:11:25] Fuel passion with side jobs. [00:16:49] Grow business through creative value provision. [00:22:04] Consistent content leads to growth. [00:26:52] Create value for audience: Entertainment, Education, Inspiration [00:32:41] Know your goal, choose media accordingly. [00:38:06] Explore, capture, create: lifelong journey. [00:45:05] Capture nature, experience, and memories. [00:50:18] Help people reach goals through education.

57 min
04/12/2023

Secrets to becoming a PRO SNOWBOARD FILMER | w/ Aaron Leyland

In this Podcast, I interview professional filmmaker, Aaron Leyland. Aaron specializes in snowboard and snowmobile production for some of the largest brands in the industry, such as Burton and Skidoo. We talk about Aarons journey to becoming a snowboard filmmaker and the things that lead to his success within the industry. Aaron is a very down to earth person and I believe his experiences will resonate with many filmmakers and photographers. Follow Aarons work here: https://www.instagram.com/aaronleyland/ Camera Bag Aaron Uses: https://shimodadesigns.com/shimoda-top-loader-black/ If you like this content, I think you'll enjoy what I share over on my YouTube Channel! I'm dropping videos weekly about photography tips and tricks. Click the link below to check it out. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d4qp9AG5jYNnXc4EJHjww

1h 3m
03/10/2023

Dropping out of college to be a filmmaker when parents didn't approve // Guest: DANIEL FICKLE

Within this episode we cover topics like: Do you have to go to film school to have a career in filmmaking? How do you tell your parents you want to pursue a creative path? How do you overcome parental disapproval? And what are the main characteristics that make a good freelance creative? Tune in to hear how Daniel Fickle overcame these challenges within his career and became a full time professional cinematographer and director. My goal with sharing this conversation is to encourage anyone who may be facing some of these tough choices but know the creative journey was made for them. If this podcast resonated with you, please leave a review and rate the podcast so this video can get out to more creatives. If you're looking to level up your photography, click the link below to check out my YouTube channel where I teach photography tips to help you become more knowledgable and fast track your journey to becoming a professional. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d4qp9AG5jYNnXc4EJHjww INSTAGRAM: Daniel Fickle - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_fickle/ Jacob Wagler - https://www.instagram.com/jacob.wagler/

41 min
02/17/2023

First step to become a photographer. RISKS and REWARDS // JK Winders

In this Podcast, I interview Joshua Winders or as he's known on Instagram, JK Winders. He's a multi talented creative but most known for his photography. Joshua shares his story about how he began his journey to becoming a professional photographer within the adventure/lifestyle niche. If you're looking to take that step to becoming a photographer or you're looking to build your influence through your photography, then this podcast will provide you practical tips to put into practice today! If you're not interested in becoming a photographer, that's fine too because Joshua shares some engaging stories that can be applied to all areas of life! To see Joshua's work you can check out his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkwinders/ Follow the Podcast for further high level conversations with other industry professionals. FOLLOW: YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d4qp9AG5jYNnXc4EJHjww INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/jacob.wagler/ FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/waglermedia TWITTER- https://twitter.com/realjacobwagler WEBSITE- https://www.jacobwagler.com/

44 min
12/14/2022

Steps to becoming a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER // John Hebert

I sat down with professional photographer, John Hebert to ask him questions about his path to success as a photographer. If you liked this style of content, consider subscribing because there are going to be many more high level conversations with influential photographers and content creators that will provide real value to help you grow your creative business.

51 min

10 Episodes

Helping photographers level up their craft to see larger results in less time.

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Jacob Wagler
Years Active

2022 - 2024
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10
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