The Creative Freelancer

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The Creative Freelancer

David Bracetty: The Creative Freelancer Podcast - David is a photographer and director based out of Allentown, PA. David began photographing in 2006 and since then has worked with clients such as New Balance, Nike, Puma, Brooks, Adidas and many more. The Creative Freelancer  is meant to inspire, motivate and educate photographers and directors. Our episodes feature directors, photographers, DP's and Producers to help listeners understand what it takes to make it in this industry.   Head over to our website for show notes, links and to see samples of each guest's work : https://www.thecreativefreelancer.com 

  1. 04/30/2021

    DP Shannon Palmer | Making a Name for Yourself

    I'm thrilled to finally get the chance to speak with DP Shannon Palmer. Based out of New York by way of Baltimore (crabs cakes, football and DP's... am I right?) she shares her journey from athlete to DP. In this episode you'll find out her thoughts on film school, having a full time job and what steps she took in her career to make a name for herself as a DP not only in Baltimore but also NYC. If you're an aspiring or even a seasoned DP who feels stuck and not sure what the next step you should take is - this is the episode for you!

    59 min

  2. 08/11/2020

    Caitlin Dooley | The Power of a Stylist

    New York City based Stylist Caitlin Dooley keeps Season 2 of The Creative Freelancer going strong. It's already our 23rd episode of this podcast and like all great things with the number #23, Caitlin delivers. Ever wonder what a photographer should have lined up before dropping into that stylist's DM and asking them to work together on a personal project? We cover that in this episode. Caitlin also discusses the role of a stylist on set as well as what to do with the wardrobe before, during and after a shoot that'll make you finally realize that working with a stylist will make shoots with a wardrobe light years easier and yield a better image for your portfolio in the end. As an industry expert, Caitlin talks about all the dos and don'ts for any aspiring stylists out there. She also shares memories from her first few jobs and how those tough lessons helped develop her process as a stylist. Near the end of the conversation Caitlin drops some knowledge about where the heck personal style should comes from. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sending me a review at david@thecreativefreelancer.com or leaving a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or platform of your choice. ++++ A quick shoutout to this episode’s sponsor, Think Tank. Flashback to 2015, I had just quit my full time job to create content for Gary Vaynerchuk’s personal trainer. I had to travel once a week into NYC with a laptop, lenses, camera, mic and headphones. I knew my current bag wasn’t going to cut it. After doing a ton of research I settled on the Think Thank Airport Essentials bag. I can’t begin to tell you how many miles I’ve walked around NYC with that bag on my back fully loaded with my gear. It’s super reliable, fits into overhead compartments and had been my go to bag for the last 6 years now. See the multiple ways you can arrange your gear by heading over to the Think Tank website.

    46 min

  3. 08/04/2020

    Elizabeth Collins | Working with a Producer

    Season 2 continues to roll along with Producer Elizabeth Collins. Elizabeth's company, CTRL E Content produces branded content and commercials for companies including UPS, Jersey Mike Subs, Nike, L.L. Bean and others. In this conversation, we discuss the top 3 mistakes Directors are making by self producing. We also talk about when is "the right" time to consider reaching out to a producer. Is it dictated by budget? Experience? Elizabeth also shares what she views the relationship between a Director and Producer looks like on a project. As a director who's self produced projects and was seeing the budgets and demand continue to grow, working with Elizabeth was a true pleasure. It helped having a professional discuss the details of budget directly with the client and keep the client demands within scope in the budget. If this sounds like the episode for you, tap that play button below and enjoy this conversation with Elizabeth Collins. ++++ A quick shoutout to this episode’s sponsor, Think Tank. Flashback to 2015, I had just quit my full time job to create content for Gary Vaynerchuk’s personal trainer. I had to travel once a week into NYC with a laptop, lenses, camera, mic and headphones. I knew my current bag wasn’t going to cut it. After doing a ton of research I settled on the Think Thank Airport Essentials bag. I can’t begin to tell you how many miles I’ve walked around NYC with that bag on my back fully loaded with my gear. It’s super reliable, fits into overhead compartments and had been my go to bag for the last 6 years now. See the multiple ways you can arrange your gear by heading over to the Think Tank website.

    47 min

  4. 07/28/2020

    S2E3 : Emily Maye | How Personal Projects Can Open Doors

    Continuing with our pattern of all female creatives for Season 2, photographer/director Emily Maye is our guest on this episode of The Creative Freelancer Podcast. Based in the US, represented worldwide, Emily's client roster is amazing and includes Adidas, The North Face, Rapha, Lululemon, Whoop, Trek, Tracksmith and the list goes on and on. One this episode we discuss how an injury changed the trajectory of her career from professional ballet dancer to visual creative. We also discuss how a personal project of the Tour of Utah led to an opportunity to create images for a professional cycling team. Emily does an amazing job of dropping wisdom throughout the episode and if you are paying attention, they will be of great value in your own career. ++++ A quick shoutout to this episode’s sponsor, Think Tank. Flashback to 2015, I had just quit my full time job to create content for Gary Vaynerchuk’s personal trainer. I had to travel once a week into NYC with a laptop, lenses, camera, mic and headphones. I knew my current bag wasn’t going to cut it. After doing a ton of research I settled on the Think Thank Airport Essentials bag. I can’t begin to tell you how many miles I’ve walked around NYC with that bag on my back fully loaded with my gear. It’s super reliable, fits into overhead compartments and had been my go to bag for the last 6 years now. See the multiple ways you can arrange your gear by heading over to the Think Tank website.

    59 min

  5. 07/22/2020

    Amy Wolff | How to Shoot for a Magazine

    Our guest on this week's podcast episode is Hearst Photo Director Amy Wolff. Amy oversees the photo departments for Runner's World, Bicycling and Popular Mechanics magazines. Last month I put out a question on my Instagram asking everyone "Who do you want to be a guest on The Creative Freelancer?" Amy Wolff was the collective request (alongside Emily Maye which will be the next episode). In our conversation, we discuss the current role of a photo director in the magazine industry and how she sees that changing. We talk about the recent visual brand shift at the magazines and what was the driving force behind them and also tackle the question everyone was sliding into my DM's about, "How can I shoot for Runner's World Magazine??!!" This episode is great for anyone looking to get on a magazine's photo editors radar and explains in detail how to do it the right way. Hint: You don't send nasty emails saying "I can't believe you hired that person instead of me!" After the episode, please consider sharing it with someone who would benefit from hearing this conversation. While you're at it, leave a review and let me know about via DM and I'll enter you into this month's giveaway for Think Tank swag. ++++ A quick shoutout to this episode's sponsor, Think Tank. Flashback to 2015, I had just quit my full time job to create content for Gary Vaynerchuk’s personal trainer. I had to travel once a week into NYC with a laptop, lenses, camera, mic and headphones. I knew my current bag wasn’t going to cut it. After doing a ton of research I settled on the Think Thank Airport Essentials bag. I can’t begin to tell you how many miles I’ve walked around NYC with that bag on my back fully loaded with my gear. It’s super reliable, fits into overhead compartments and had been my go to bag for the last 6 years now. See the multiple ways you can arrange your gear by heading over to the Think Tank website. Listen to Amy WolffClick here to play Full Episode If there was ever a period in photography where there was room for experiment and diversifying yourself it's now " Podcast Show NotesLinks to everything Amy mentioned Links to Dopeness Road Runner Burrito Bag Connect with Amy @viewsfromthewolffdenWebsite People to Follow @shalaneflanagan @des_linden @caseysteffens @jordanbaumgarten @geoffreyknott @jessmulvold @nilserickson @truebs @jessesoutherland

    1 hr

  6. 07/08/2020

    S2E1 : Daniele Anastasion | Writer + Director

    Welcome back to Season 2 of The Creative Freelancer, I'm your host David Bracetty and on this episode, our guest is D.C. based writer and director Daniel Anastasion. I first discovered Daniele's work on I am Yupik, a short film about a native Alaskan teenager's quest to preserve his culture, premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Her first feature, The Redemption of General Butt Naked received the Sundance award for Best Cinematography and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. She also is the director behind Run Mama Run an episodic series that follows Olympic hopeful Sarah Brown as they trains for the Olympic Trials while pregnant. We recently sat down to discuss her process as it relates to directing, her need to tell these stories and the importance of relationships coming up in the film industry. ++++ A quick shoutout to this episodes sponsor, Think Tank. Flashback to 2013, I had just quit my full time job to create content for Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer. I had to travel once a week into NYC with a laptop, lenses, camera, mic and headphones. I knew my current bag wasn't going to cut it. After doing a ton of research I settled on the Think Thank Airport Essentials bag. I can't begin to tell you how many miles I've walked around NYC with that bag on my back fully loaded with my gear. It's super reliable, fits into overhead compartments and had been my go to bag for the last 6 years now. See the multiple ways you can arrange your gear by heading over to the Think Tank website.

    55 min

  7. 09/27/2017

    Clay Cook | Building Your First Print Portfolio

    Welcome fellow photographers to another hot one! On this podcast episode we feature Louisville based commercial and editorial photographer Clay Cook. I was on Instagram an saw that he just recently teamed up with Wonderful Machine and Mullenberg Designs to print and produce his first official looking print portfolio. This obviously leads me to question how did he find work before this portfolio? I also ask questions like what has been the biggest win for him in marketing himself and securing paying clients. Clay also mentions how his role as an educator/ influencer comes into play and how one should go about earning a sponsorship. This is a great resource for anyone looking to print their first professional portfolio and gives insight as to the timeline, cost and what to expect. Listen to Clay CookClick to Hear Full Episode What you will learn 3:28 What did you have in place before you new print portfolio? The problem with good enough5:32 How do you get your portfolio to “bounce around”? Forming Strategic Relationships8:00 Confidence to share your work10:57 How did you get work without portfolio? Advice for finding work without a print portfolio.12:21 Growing beyond the local market14:49 Marketing Strategy16:00 How does you being an educator factor into your marketing?19:13  Details of first sponsorship 22:02 How did Agency Access help you?26:49 What was it like turning over every photo you’ve ever shot27:49 Surprise of opening up first edit29:49 What it means vs how it looks31:55 Printing/ binding of print portfolio34:17 Determining the size of portfolio 36:04 Overall cost of new portfolio38:00 Are you happy with the print portfolio?40:28 Name something you don’t need as a photographer to succeed,44:36 How important is a social following?47:40 What upcoming events you have coming up?! Show Links Clay Cook PortfolioClay Cook InstagramWonderful MachineMullenberg DesignsWolf PrintsFOUND Photoplus ExpoCreative LiveFStoppers Tutorial Clay Cook Quotes “I go through these phases where I don’t like anything.”"Sponsorships don’t happen overnight, it’s definitely something that happens over years."“You’ve got to consider who’s looking at this portfolio”"Subject matter plays #1 in photographers. What it means vs how it looks.""Now I prefer imagery that speaks to me rather than looks good.""A website is 100% vital in this day an age. A blog is even more vital." Listen to Episode BelowDon't forget to subscribe

    51 min

  8. 09/11/2017

    Zoe Rain | Hard Work and Getting Lucky

    Seattle born Zoe Rain has already accomplished a lot in her young, creative career. By the age of 20, she was touring the world with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis as their official photographer. The list of artists she's worked with include Lorde, Chance the Rapper, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus and more. Now based in Chicago, Zoe lives in the same studio where she shoots editorial covers and personal projects in her dream loft/studio setup. In our convo, Zoe and I discuss the importance of establishing connections and how she handles herself on tour, on set and what this experience has been like for her so far. She shares artists she was starstruck by, what's in her DM's and answer some of aspiring concert photographer's questions. I hope you enjoy this episode Zoe Rain as much as I did. Zoe Rain Quotes “It’s so cliche but those are the moments under high stress that you’re going to figure it out.”“It was a really good avenue looking back. It really taught me how to shoot in harsh conditions. Like very contrasted or dark light with fast movement with unpredictable people with crowds and loud noises and having to climb over things to get shots.  Its kinda like a field guide to shooting.““I got to shoot portraits of Ed Sheeran those are things that are very lucky situations and moments I was lucky to be in an I feel like I happen to keep being in those situations"“And also being super supportive online and voicing constantly saying the nicest things and after certain point you either have to believe it or continue to say “nah, nah, I'm shitty”"I try to be a very humble person and take everything into perspective so I'm always going to be super critical of myself but the support’s been helpful for that negative voice in my head."“I wanted work with dolphins but thank God I didn’t because Seaworld is horrible”“It’s a combination of luck and hard work of course”“It’s not a natural thing to be a celebrity”“I don’t want to be forgettable by the work that they see my do.”"The only seperation between people that people that make it and the people that don't I feel is the people give up, get discouraged and stop shooting. The ones that stick around and fight through it; You're gonna eventually make it get better and figure it out."  “My number one goal is to make people look beautiful, no matter what” What you'll learn 2:20- How Zoe learned to shoot3:24- Getting her foot in the door6:00- Where Zoe found confidence early in her career7:06 Growing as a photographer9:00 Zoe's approach to assignments11:20 Growing up13:07 Making a connection15:06 Mistakes aspiring concert photographers make18:17 Staying positive and making $$$23:22 Marketing and finding work25:00 Looking back at old work26:26 On getting a studio28:57 Planned vs organic poses30:00 Connecting with talent 33:20 Updating Website and Instagram34:59 On Shooting Music Videos38:57 Starstuck42:14  DM's on Instagram44:32 Upgrading you camera45:40 Finding Inspiration47:15 What's next?48:19 Zoe's latest work   Links 'n Stuff Zoe's WebsiteZoe Rain InstagramThe Rain Studio | ChicagoMacklemore InstagramRyan Lewis InstagramWolf Prints

    51 min
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David Bracetty: The Creative Freelancer Podcast - David is a photographer and director based out of Allentown, PA. David began photographing in 2006 and since then has worked with clients such as New Balance, Nike, Puma, Brooks, Adidas and many more. The Creative Freelancer  is meant to inspire, motivate and educate photographers and directors. Our episodes feature directors, photographers, DP's and Producers to help listeners understand what it takes to make it in this industry.   Head over to our website for show notes, links and to see samples of each guest's work : https://www.thecreativefreelancer.com 

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    David Bracetty
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