Capture the Reps Podcast

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By Fitness Creatives for Fitness Creatives Capture The Reps Podcast connects fitness creatives for conversations about techniques, strategies, business tactics and behind the scenes insights. Every Thursday!

  1. 1h ago

    The Hidden Cost of Doing What You Love

    Erin Murphy has built her photography career through years of creative experimentation, relationship building, and taking opportunities before she felt completely ready. After working in marketing and graphic design, Erin began exploring photography through personal shoots, weddings, and local fitness events before an opportunity at the CrossFit Games helped her discover a passion for sports photography. In this episode, Erin shares how those early experiences led to working with elite athletes and major brands, and what it takes to turn a creative passion into a sustainable career. JT and Erin discuss fitness photography, event coverage, creative growth, working with athletes, building client relationships, and the realities of constantly traveling for work. They also explore why networking is just as important as developing your skills, how to overcome creative self-doubt, the importance of learning through experience, and why achieving your career goals sometimes comes with sacrifices that people don't see on social media. In this episode, we discuss: - Transitioning from marketing and graphic design into photography - How the CrossFit Games helped launch her sports photography career - Learning photography through YouTube and hands-on experience - Building lasting relationships with athletes and brands - Navigating media access and challenging shooting conditions - The importance of networking and creating new opportunities - Balancing constant travel, relationships, and personal sacrifices - Overcoming creative self-doubt and learning to trust your work Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, or creative professional looking to build a career doing what you love, this conversation offers perspective on taking chances, developing relationships, trusting your abilities, and understanding the hard work and sacrifices that come with pursuing your goals. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    The Hidden Cost of Doing What You Love

  2. Oct 22

    Why Taking a Break Can Make You a Better Photographer

    Mel Cuvillier has built her photography career around capturing meaningful moments, from CrossFit competitions and major fitness events to weddings and family photography. In this episode, Mel shares how she started taking photos in 2020, developed her skills through photographing athletes at her local CrossFit gym, and eventually made the decision to pursue photography full-time. In this episode, we discuss: - Turning a photography hobby into a full-time career - Capturing emotion and meaningful moments through photography - Why everyday athletes deserve just as much attention as elite competitors - Developing creativity through challenging shooting conditions - Learning new techniques across sports and wedding photography - Balancing travel, creative work, and personal life - Building lasting relationships with clients and brands - Why practicing and learning matters more than buying new gear Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, or creative professional looking to grow your career, this conversation offers perspective on developing your skills, building authentic relationships, finding opportunities, and creating work that means something to the people you photograph. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    Why Taking a Break Can Make You a Better Photographer

  3. Oct 15

    From Gym Photos to College Football Sidelines

    McKeller Proffitt never set out with a plan to become a sports photographer. After picking up his late wife's camera, he began taking photos of friends at the gym, eventually turning a personal interest into opportunities across CrossFit, fitness media, and college sports. In this episode, McKeller shares how one photograph helped open doors with brands and athletes, how he found himself photographing Mississippi State football, and why continuing to explore new opportunities has been such an important part of his creative journey. JT and McKeller discuss photography, sports media, the CrossFit Games, college football, creative growth, relationships, and the challenges of turning a passion into a business. They also explore the importance of capturing moments that cannot be recreated, navigating the financial side of creative work, and why experimenting with new types of photography can lead to unexpected opportunities. In this episode, we discuss: - Finding photography through a personal experience - Turning gym photos into a creative career - How one photograph opened doors with brands and athletes - Photographing CrossFit events and the CrossFit Games - Breaking into college football and basketball photography - Capturing unpredictable moments in sports - Building relationships and navigating the business side of photography - Continuing to experiment and find new creative opportunities Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, sports media professional, or someone looking to turn a creative passion into a career, this conversation offers perspective on taking opportunities, building relationships, developing your skills, and remembering why the moments you capture matter. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    From Gym Photos to College Football Sidelines

  4. Oct 8

    Why Creatives Need to Stop Gatekeeping What They Know

    Ricardo Barbosa has built his photography career around traveling, covering fitness competitions, and capturing moments that athletes can remember long after an event is over. In this episode, Ricardo shares what life looks like while traveling to 25 to 30 events a year, how he manages an enormous volume of photos, and why creating meaningful memories for people matters more to him than simply building a portfolio. JT and Ricardo discuss fitness photography, event coverage, travel, creative workflow, selecting and editing thousands of images, and the difference between what a photographer considers a great photo and what an athlete may value personally. They also explore Ricardo’s approach to sharing knowledge, why he avoids gatekeeping, and how generosity can help strengthen the creative community. In this episode, we discuss: - Traveling year-round as a fitness photographer - Covering 25 to 30 events each year - Capturing meaningful memories for athletes - Balancing high-volume shooting with quality - Developing a faster event photography workflow - Choosing which photos to edit and publish - Why your worst photo could be someone’s best memory - Sharing knowledge instead of gatekeeping other creatives Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, or creative professional working in sports and fitness, this conversation offers perspective on improving your workflow, serving the people you photograph, sharing what you learn, and remembering that the value of an image can go far beyond the photographer who created it. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    Why Creatives Need to Stop Gatekeeping What They Know

  5. Oct 1

    Why Getting the Reps Matters More Than Chasing the Next Opportunity

    Rick Jones has built his creative career by consistently showing up, experimenting, and taking advantage of opportunities to learn through real-world experience. In this episode, Rick shares how filming at his local CrossFit gym helped develop his skills, how that work eventually led to larger events and collaborations, and why enjoying the process has remained one of the most important parts of his creative growth. JT and Rick discuss filmmaking, CrossFit media, local competitions, creative freedom, gear, consistency, long-form storytelling, and learning by doing. They also explore why smaller projects can be some of the best places to experiment, how getting reps prepares you for bigger opportunities, and why personal work can be just as important as paid work when developing your style and career. In this episode, we discuss: - Getting reps through local creative work - Going from filming on an iPhone to larger productions - Finding creative freedom at local competitions - Working around the limitations of major sporting events - Learning from the Buttery Bros and long-form storytelling - Using personal projects to develop your creative style - Staying consistent as your career grows - Enjoying the process instead of only chasing the next opportunity Whether you're a videographer, photographer, filmmaker, content creator, or creative professional trying to grow your career, this conversation offers perspective on practicing your craft, staying consistent, taking advantage of the opportunities around you, and building the experience that prepares you for bigger projects. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    Why Getting the Reps Matters More Than Chasing the Next Opportunity

  6. Sep 24

    How to Work Faster Without Sacrificing Great Work

    Stephen Stover has built his creative career across editing, filmmaking, sports media, and large-scale event production, working on content for CrossFit and Wodapalooza while continuing to develop his own approach to storytelling. In this episode, Stephen shares what it takes to create content under tight deadlines, manage creative teams, and keep improving while working in fast-paced environments. In this episode, we discuss: - Editing quickly without overthinking every decision - Learning when good enough is better than perfect - Producing content for CrossFit and Wodapalooza - Leading photographers, videographers, and volunteers - Managing creative teams during major events - Balancing quality and quantity under tight deadlines - Getting back to authentic storytelling - Balancing freelance work, family, and creative ambition Whether you're an editor, videographer, photographer, filmmaker, or creative professional working under tight deadlines, this conversation offers perspective on becoming faster, trusting your experience, leading a team, and creating work that connects without letting perfection slow you down. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    How to Work Faster Without Sacrificing Great Work

  7. Sep 17

    Why Relationships Matter So Much in a Creative Career

    John McCrary has built his photography career through years of creative work, travel, fitness events, and a willingness to keep showing up even when things do not go according to plan. In this episode, John shares how his background in music shaped the way he approaches creativity, teamwork, life on the road, and telling stories through photography. In this episode, we discuss: - Building a career through photography and live events - Using photography to tell stories through still images - Learning from years of playing and touring with a band - Building relationships instead of competing with every creative - Why there is enough work for talented photographers - Working hard and proving your value through your work - Adapting when gear, access, or plans fall apart - Managing stress and pressure as a working creative Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, musician, or creative professional trying to build a lasting career, this conversation offers perspective on hard work, relationships, adaptability, and staying grounded while continuing to improve your craft. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    Why Relationships Matter So Much in a Creative Career

  8. Sep 10

    Stop Chasing the Next Job and Start Enjoying the Process

    Ish Garcia has grown his career in fitness photography by consistently showing up, experimenting with his craft, and taking opportunities that have brought him from local competitions to some of the biggest events in the space. In this episode, Ish shares his perspective on creative growth, building E Captures, and learning to appreciate how far you've come instead of constantly chasing the next opportunity. JT and Ish discuss photography, event coverage, creative burnout, passion projects, learning video, personal branding, and the realities of making a living as a working creative. They also explore why creatives need space to experiment without financial pressure, the importance of looking back at your old work, and how putting yourself into your brand can create stronger connections than the work alone. In this episode, we discuss: - Building a career in fitness photography - Going from local events to major competitions - Balancing creative opportunities with financial decisions - Learning to appreciate your progress as a creative - Using passion projects to experiment without pressure - Expanding from photography into video - Learning new skills through hands-on experience - Building a personal brand people connect with Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, or creative professional trying to build a sustainable career, this conversation offers perspective on staying curious, developing your skills, building relationships, and remembering why you picked up the camera in the first place. Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762 Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/

    Stop Chasing the Next Job and Start Enjoying the Process
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By Fitness Creatives for Fitness Creatives Capture The Reps Podcast connects fitness creatives for conversations about techniques, strategies, business tactics and behind the scenes insights. Every Thursday!

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  • Creator
    JT Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © JT Media
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    Capture the Reps Podcast