What Makes You Click with Kelvin Bulluck Kelvin Bulluck

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Trevor Godinho, an artist and photographer born in the Middle East and raised in Toronto, Canada. Listen in as he sheds light on how he pursued his artistic dreams, traveled the world, and networked his way to success and recognition. He offers wise words of advice on strategically following your passion and transitioning to being a full-time creator, as well as managing your finances and your business as a growing photographer. 
You’ll gain insight into how Trevor’s childhood neighborhood and the environment he grew up in inspired his artwork, why he’s drawn to incorporate dark elements into his art, and what it was like to be raised and supported by immigrant parents. He highlights why creative expression is a powerful way to embrace mental health, as well as his candid thoughts on fear, being a minimalist photographer, and dealing with loneliness and depression as a creative. 
About the Guest:
With a career spanning more than a decade, Trevor Godinho is an internationally recognized artist and published photographer, his work gracing the pages of Vogue Italia, Elle Canada, Men’s Health Australia, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Playboy France & USA, FHM France & India, and much more; putting him and his camera in front of notable personalities and Hollywood’s leading men and women. 


Connect with Trevor Godinho:
Visit his website: www.trevorgodinho.com  


Connect with What Makes You Click:
Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com 
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast 
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick 


People + Resources Mentioned:
Caravaggio: www.caravaggio.org 
Patrick Demarchelier: www.artnet.com/artists/patrick-demarchelier 
Marco Glaviano: http://www.marcoglaviano.com/ 
Mario Testino: www.mariotestino.com 
Peter Lindbergh: http://peterlindbergh.obys.agency 
Maxim Magazine: www.maxim.com 
Richard Avedon: www.avedonfoundation.org 
Elinchrom: https://www.elinchrom.com/
Sweat the Technique by Rakim: www.goodreads.com/book/show/42800500-sweat-the-technique 
Raw by Lamont U-God Hawkins: www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36341538-raw 
Platon: www.platonphoto.com 
The Third Door by Alex Banayan: www.thirddoorbook.com 
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders: www.georgesaundersbooks.com/books/a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rain-hc 
Model Mayhem: www.modelmayhem.com 
Herb Ritts: www.herbritts.com
Albert Watson: www.albertwatson.net 
Robert Mapplethorpe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mapplethorpe

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Derek Reed, a commercial photographer, video director, and photo editor based in New York City. Listen in as Derek tells the story of how he got his first solo show and sold his first prints as a senior in college in Louisiana, what it’s really like to be a photo editor, and how he was able to pursue photography and develop a successful career as a photographer in New York City.
 You’ll gain insight into how Derek was introduced to photography as a child, noting some of the incredible family photos his grandfather shot in the 50s, as well as how he branched out and found inspiration for his photography while growing up in a military base. Derek talks about one of the most successful sets he’s ever done, which happens to be his first celebrity shoot, then shares powerful pieces of advice for aspiring photographers and photo editors. Plus, he shares the awe-some stories of photographing Alan Rickman and DMX before they passed.


 About the Guest:
Derek is a commercial photographer, video director, and photo editor based in New York City. Working with some of the best known actors and models in both the fashion and entertainment industries. 


 Connect with Derek Reed:
Visit his website: www.derekreed.com
Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dereklreed


 Connect with What Makes You Click:
Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick


 People + Resources Mentioned:
The Luupe’s website: www.theluupe.com
John Ellis: www.instagram.com/john___ellis/ 
Tracey Woods: www.traceywoods.com/about-1 
Jim Henson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Henson
Gordon Parks: www.gordonparksfoundation.org 
The Black Archives: www.instagram.com/blackarchives.co
Separate, But Equal by Henry Clay Anderson: www.amazon.com/Separate-But-Equal-Mississippi-Photographs/dp/1586480928/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HUDTZX6EM6RP&dchild=1&keywords=separate+but+equal&qid=1622827596&s=books&sprefix=Separate+but+equal%2Caps%2C154&sr=1-4
Peter Lindbergh: http://peterlindbergh.obys.agency
Robert Mapplethorpe: www.mapplethorpe.org 
Herb Ritts: www.herbritts.com 
Photoplus: www.photoplusexpo.com 
Richard Avedon: www.avedonfoundation.org 

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Macey J. Foronda, an editorial and commercial photographer based in New York and Los Angeles. Listen in as she talks about what it was like to be raised in the Midwest by an artistic family of traveling musical theater actors, as well as her experience moving to Brooklyn to pursue photography as a young adult. Macey sheds light on the power of knowing what you want to pursue in life, taking risks, being playful, and asking for what you really want, like a job title change.
You’ll gain insight into the photography portfolio Macey submitted to Pratt Institute, how body image has inspired her artwork, and the photographers and styles that have impacted her photography over the years. She also talks about how she decided curation wasn’t her ideal career, what she learned from interning at Rolling Stone Magazine and working at Buzzfeed, and the project she’s currently working on through Art of Freelance. 
Plus, she shares her candid thoughts on what the deal with the citrus is (if you know, you know)!


 About the Guest:
Macey is an editorial and commercial photographer working in LA + NY. She was raised in the Midwest by a family of traveling musical theater actors.
 
Connect with Macey J. Foronda:
Visit his website: www.maceyjforonda.com 
Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/maceyjforonda 
 
Connect with What Makes You Click:
Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com 
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast 
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick 
 
People + Resources Mentioned:
Derek Reed: www.derekreed.com 
John Ellis: www.instagram.com/john___ellis/ 
Trevor Godinho: www.trevorgodinho.com
Diane Arbus: www.artnet.com/artists/diane-arbus 
Cindy Sherman: www.moma.org/artists/5392 
Francesca Woodman: www.artnet.com/artists/francesca-woodman 
Art of Freelance: www.artoffreelance.com 

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Dana Kinlaw, an award-winning Art Director with over 13+ years of experience in the entertainment industry, specializing in motion graphics VFX and photography. Dana breaks down what an art director does and how they work with photographers to create stunning images and videos. He also speaks on why he’s taking the leap and pursuing his ultimate entrepreneurial vision for his photography and art directing career. 
 
You’ll gain insight into Dana’s childhood and what shaped him into a hardworking creative, as well as how he started expressing himself through art as a kid. He sheds light on how photography has been a huge part of his family’s history, what it was like to discover graphic design on an old-school computer, and why he took photography classes in community college. Dana then talks about what it was like to work and develop his skills as a staff designer for Comedy Central and his transition from staff designer to art director, landing a leading role rebranding BET Networks. 
Plus, he talks about what it means to “shoot for the gallery” and his candid thoughts when someone says people of color are “hard to shoot”. 


About the Guest:
Dana got his start as a freelance motion designer, then became a staff designer with Comedy Central. After five incredible years, Dana moved on to BET Networks to play a leading role in its on-air creative rebrand. In 2012, he was promoted to Art Director and has since overseen the various promo campaigns, pitches, and tent poles including the network Upfront, BET Awards, Hip Hop Awards and record-breaking original programming. 
He's still hands-on, continually sharpening his eye for design, animation, and composition while capturing the world through his photography.
 
Connect with Dana Kinlaw:
Visit his website: www.danakinlaw.com 
Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/Dana_Kinlaw 
 
Connect with What Makes You Click:
Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com 
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast 
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick 
 
People + Resources Mentioned:

American Photography Competition: https://www.ai-ap.com/about/

Chris Sorensen Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/8071873

Melanie Dunea Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/8032640

Maurice Marable: www.instagram.com/mothedirector 
Boomerang on BET: www.instagram.com/p/Bs1C7MwAXoP & www.instagram.com/p/B9HsycXJayo 
Erik Umphery: www.erikumphery.com 
Episode with Kareem Black: www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/7530406 
Episode with Derek Reed: www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/8645321-derek-reed 
Joshua Kissi: www.instagram.com/joshuakissi 
Albert Watson: www.albertwatson.net 

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Maciek Jasik, an award-winning photographer based in NYC and LA that critiques Western society’s relationship with nature and identity. Maciek and Kelvin have a very grounded discussion speaking on the personal experiences and psychology that is often behind photography and other forms of artistic expression, noting Maciek’s opinion on the most important aspect of creating art. 
You’ll gain insight into Maciek’s Polish upbringing, the forming of his identity while integrating with American society, and the mindset of an immigrant that inspires a powerful work ethic. 
He sheds light on how his love for political science and art converged early in his life, how his time spent living in Japan inspired his photography, and the overwhelm and FOMO that exists in being a professional photographer. Maciek even shares the most important lessons he’s learned from shooting portraits, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and other notable figures.
 
About the Guest:
Maciek Jasik is a photographer based in NYC/LA, critiquing Western society's relationship with Nature and exploring ideas of identity, representation and the self while employing color and distortion to re-imagine accepted norms.
 
Connect with Maciek Jasik:
Visit his website: www.maciekjasik.com 
Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/maciekjasik 
 
Connect with What Makes You Click:
Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com 
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast 
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick 
 
People + Resources Mentioned:
Gary Winogrand: www.fraenkelgallery.com/artists/garry-winogrand 
Alex Webb: www.webbnorriswebb.co 
Daniel Arnold: www.daniel-arnold.org 
Nobuyoshi Araki: https://ocula.com/artists/nobuyoshi-araki/
Gregory Crewdson: www.gagosian.com/artists/gregory-crewdson
Philip-Lorca diCorcia: www.artnet.com/artists/philip-lorca-dicorcia 
Watch Nomadland on Hulu: www.hulu.com/nomadland-movie
Francis Bacon: www.francis-bacon.com 
Deeply-Ordered Chaos: www.maciekjasik.com/Deeply-Ordered-Chaos 

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Nick Rasmussen, a photographer and filmmaker based in NY and LA. Nick shares insight into his journey with self-awareness and introspection and how that impacts his creative process, along with why he only shoots film, not digital. 
From dreaming of being a cartoonist to making movies instead of writing school papers, Nick has always walked to the beat of his own drum. He talks about his journey into film-making, photography, and even improv comedy, shedding light on how his love for comedy turned into shooting artists and people of interest in Los Angeles and New York. Nick then shares what he has learned from becoming a professional photographer, detailing clever ways to communicate with your subjects and capture candid, more natural-looking portraits. 
You’ll learn how Nick uses other photographers and filmmakers as inspiration for learning new skills and discovering his unique aesthetic. Plus, Kelvin and Nick speak on how they’re staying creative during the pandemic and why it’s so important to take breaks for rest.

 About the Guest:
Nick Rasmussen is a photographer and filmmaker in LA/NY, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He started photographing people in the Los Angeles improv comedy scene, while training with the Upright Citizens Brigade for some years. He used photography to get close to comedians he admired, eventually turning his camera on many of LA/NY's artists & people of interest.
Nick relies on his instinctive perception of his subjects to create narrative and emotion within his portrait, editorial and fashion work.
 
Connect with Nick Rasmussen:
Visit his website: www.bynickrasmussen.com 
Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bynickrasmussen 
 
Connect with What Makes You Click:
Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com 
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast 
Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick 
 
People + Resources Mentioned:
Armchair Expert Podcast: www.armchairexpertpod.com 
Upright Citizens Brigade: www.losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com 
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://bit.ly/2Vu5OZd
Tim Walker: www.timwalkerphotography.com 
Annie Leibovitz: www.artnet.com/artists/annie-leibovitz 
Sarah Moon: www.artnet.com/artists/sarah-moon