Adorama: The Podcast

Olivia Bee (@oliviabee) has been called a prodigy, a wunderkind, and a precocious young photography when she got her start at 15 with her first commissioned job. Now, a decade into her career, her dreamy documentary style of work has brought her many more clients, personal projects, a published book, and more. She joins us to chat about finding her style, the milestones of her career, and how she’s slowing down and finding moments of creativity at peace at this time.

Natalie Franke, a former freelance photographer and the current Head of Community at Honeybook, speaks all about the support available to creatives impacted by the coronavirus. Natalie details what you need to do to protect yourself and your clients, the language you should add to your contracts, and how to do the legwork now to create workflows for future success. For details and resources in this episode, head to the Coronavirus Resource Hub at honeybook.com/risingtide.

If you've lost work or contracts because of the coronavirus pandemic or need information about how to seek federal aid, we're speaking with Rafael Espinal, the president of the Freelancers Union, to learn more. As the president of the organization, Espinal has been advocating for freelancers' rights and support, and informing the community of independent workers nationwide about what they can do to seek relief and maintain economic and financial well-being.

Photographer and educator Rick Sammon has been working from home for 30 years. As we all adjust to a new style of working, he joins us to talk about how he structures his days, practices time management (including his go-to PomoDone App), and prepares for professional video conference calls to keep his business growing. Tune in to get Sammon's tried-and-true tips and inspiration and make this time at home productive and successful.

As most of us work from home and practice social distancing, connection is more important than ever. For this second special episode, we're bringing you tips from three creatives — Prince McClinton (@wonderboyprince), Anya Anti (@anya_anti_art), and Ted Chin (@tedslittledream) — on how they're managing to keep themselves motivated creatively, spiritually, and socially.

As the coronavirus impacts the world, creatives everywhere are facing unprecedented challenges. We’ve asked professional photographers to give us updates on working from home and learning to navigate through these unexpected times while social distancing. In this episode: Vanessa Joy (@vanessajoy), Garrett King (@shortstache), Nathan Allen (@nathanleeallen), Nastasia Yakoub (@nastasiaspassport), Chris Ngu (@thetechcreative @streetleaks and @trappingtones), and Gavin Hoey (@thegavinhoey).

Aaron Anderson (@aaronandersonvisuals), is a portrait, sports, and commercial photographer. He joins us from the west coast to chat all about how he’s navigated 5-plus years of being a full-time freelance photographer, how he’s balanced mental health and fortitude throughout everything, and how his latest decision, to sell his house and moved into an RV full time with his family will make 2020 the year of mobile adventures.

John Bozinov (@johnbozinov) is a New Zealand-based polar expedition photographer, educator, and conservationist. Through his photography, he's captured all kinds of landscapes and animals, including penguins, and puffins, and pinnipeds of all types. He joins us to chat about how he got into the polar photography space, how he’s figured out the perfect gear packing system for his months-long expeditions, and his upcoming adventure photographing a penguin colony.

Dani Diamond (@danidiamondphotography) is a fashion and portrait photographer, a woodworker, and an educator, and joins us to chat all about the realities of a professional photography career. He tells us all about the difference between ambition and talent (and which one has helped him achieve his goals), improving his signature style, and why he's joined TIKTOK, and why you should too.

Jennifer O’Brien (@jenniferscamera) is a photographer, writer, and now the host of a brand new podcast, "NYC Local Guides.” She’s also the founder of @thetravelwomen and has started a community of traveling creatives all over the world. She joins us in the studio to talk about all things podcasting — what it means to start and produce your own show — as well as why you should embrace new opportunities, including TikTok.

Keren Sachs (@kerensachs) founded The Luupe (@theluupe), to serve as a connector between talented female photographers and brands around the world. In its first year as a company, it's done exactly that. The Luupe has brought impressive artists to brands that need custom creative content. She joins us to chat all about the goals of the company, how photographs are getting connected, and how creatives can stand out and showcase their work.

Elizabeth Gadd (@elizabethgadd) is a self-portrait landscape photographer, Sony collective member, and a creative who has documented her vision through a series of adventurous, nature-filled images. She joins us to chat about how it all started with a 365 project and taking a self portrait every single day for a year, what it means to go in front of the camera, and how creative ruts can turn into something even more powerful.

Tobi Shinobi (@tobishinobi) is a London-born photographer whose architectural shots and symmetry-filled photography have captivated thousands of viewers. He joins us to chat about making the jump from law to photography, why breaks are really opportunities, and how he's venturing past photography in the coming year.

Deborah Ory and Ken Browar are the husband-and-wife duo behind the viral project and Instagram account, @NYCDanceProject. They have photographed dancers of all types, fusing together the ideas of movement and fashion and photography. They join us in studio to chat about their new book, "The Style of Movement," how they show emotion through motion, and how the highs and lows of the past year are making space for new ideas.

Crissibeth (@crissibeth) is a photographer, a blogger, an influencer, and overall content creator who is speaking with us all about the photography industry and impact of influencer marketing. She joins us to chat about the current landscape of the business, what influencers (current and aspiring) can do to find success, and what you need to know before launching your career.