About this podcast
Photo Dump is a podcast by and for working photographers. Tune in weekly as photographers Ren Fuller and Jennifer Chong get into the nitty gritty of all things photography industry and business.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 57 episodes
- #56 - Photo Trends with Robin of Holl & Artists · 1 h 45 min · Season 5 Episode 56We chat about some of the photography industry trends and shifts we've been noticing lately with Holl & Artists agent, Robin. We start with how the bidding process has evolved…
- #55 - Danny Owens of Toil Studio · 1 h 16 min · Season 5 Episode 55Danny is the EP and owner of Toil Studio, a production company. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to sit in the middle of the client and creative…
- #54 - Contract Pushback Part 2 · 1 h 0 min · Season 5 Episode 54Cookbook awarded. Estimate and terms approved. Shoot dates locked in. What happens when you think you have a deal and then their contract arrives? This is part 2 of our contract…
- #53 - Andrew Paulson of Slow Sunday Creatives · 1 h 15 min · Season 5 Episode 53We sat down with Andrew Paulson, who just launched his own agency, Slow Sunday Creatives, for a conversation about where the photography industry is headed—and what that means…
- #52 - Contract Pushback · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 52A behind-the-scenes look at a real contract negotiation. We unpack a recent bid and discuss how to push back on advances, payment schedules, and other key terms. Little did we…
- #51 - Usage These Days · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 51We recently came across a post by Ask Stern Rep on instagram that answered a question about whether unlimited licensing is the industry trend now. We chat about our thoughts, and…
- #50 - Photography Today · 59 min · Season 5 Episode 50We chat about our thoughts on photography today and ponder the question: "Would we start a photography career today?" We also catch up about some recent shoots and get into the…
- #49 - AI · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 49We discuss an AI collaborated shoot that one of us recently worked on and our feelings on the project - We reflect on how it impacts the industry, our morals, our future, and…
- #48 - AMA · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 48An episode on all your write in questions. From how to give constructive feedback to crew to working in house to getting more budget from clients and much more. --- Ren +…
- #47 - Catch Up · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 47Ren & Jenn have an impromptu catch up on what they've been up to lately. Bidding, Shooting, Workers Comp - this is a true peek into how they catch up on a regular basis. --- Ren…
- #46 - Jake Stangel on The Process · 1 h 24 min · Season 4 Episode 46Jake Stangel talks about his entire shoot process - from initial client inquiry all the way through to wrapping up in post. Jake walks us through how he approaches each stage of…
- #45 - Photo Shoot Breakdown · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 45Jennifer takes us through a full breakdown of an advertising shoot she did, from initial inquiry, bidding, pre-production, and the final shoot, and her takeaways. --- Ren +…
- #44 - Cheyenne Ellis on An Evolving Career · 59 min · Season 4 Episode 44Cheyenne is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and advertising photographer with a dynamic and wide-ranging career. She began as a stuntwoman, assisted legends like Irving Penn, and…
- #43 - Call In: Client Education · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 43In this episode, we take a call from a listener who's grappling with how to educate clients on budget and usage—two topics that can be tricky but are crucial for a smooth…
- #42 - Marian Cooper Cairns on Food Styling · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 42Ever wonder what a food stylist does on set or how to work with one? We chat with Marian Cooper Cairns, LA based food stylist about her side of the industry, what her role…
- #41 - Dawn Heumann on Testing / Spec Work · 1 h 11 min · Season 4 Episode 41Our chat with Dawn Heuman continues the conversation of investing in yourself. Dawn breaks down how the test shoots she’s put on have impacted her career. We chat about how she's…
- #40 - Invest in yo-self · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 40What does investing in a photo business look like and how does it pay off? We talk about basic initial investments like website or gear, all the way up to funding your own…
- #39 - Hello Again! (New Season!) · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 39New Year New Season! Ren and Jennifer are back, kicking off the season with a catch up on how 2024 went, goals for the new year, feelings about the state of the industry, and…
- #38 - Gabriela Herman on personal work and motherhood · 1 h 2 minGabriela Herman discusses the importance of creating personal work, how it has opened numerous opportunities for her, and how she balances being a mom in this industry. --- Ren…
- #37 - Dan Saelinger on the introduction of AI · 1 h 7 minThe world of AI is rapidly changing and evolving in our industry. We chat with Dan Saelinger a photographer who has started to introduce AI into his own workflow and even created…
