Artrepreneurs

Send a text EP 10:  Working as an NFL photographer is a goal for so many, and documenting a Superbowl season might be "the dream of all dreams" for a sports fan.  In this episode, we talk with Kyle Zedaker on his rise from intern to team photographer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his thoughts on what it takes to stand out from the crowd, and the nuances of covering a Superbowl season.  Ky...

Send a text EP 9:  We've all been told that hard work + talent is the formula for success, but what gets overlooked are the choices we make in our business.  Make the wrong call and your business can plummet no matter how hard you've worked to get there and how much artistic skill you possess.  In this episode, I'll explain what choices might be leaving your business vulnerable and...

Send a text EP 8:  Attracting clients is no easy task as a freelancing creative, particularly when passive marketing has been shown to rarely produce major returns.  Instead, it is proactive marketing and focusing on content that is in-demand that will yield success.  In this episode, I have the privilege to sit down with commercial photographer, Tri Nguyen, about his creative process and the evol...

Send a text EP 7:  Have you ever felt that you weren't good enough to belong in a perceived class; that maybe you're pulling a fast one on everyone with smoke and mirrors, or even worse, that you shouldn't even try to reach that level in the first place?  Imposter syndrome often seems like it comes with the territory of being a creative professional, and today I get to sit down with...

Send a text EP 6:  Photographing individuals who are not accustomed to being in front of the camera is not an easy task, and the relationship between photographer and subject shouldn't be neglected.  In this episode, I sit down and talk with family and senior photographer, Kelly Aoki, about building report with her clients and capturing authentic emotion every time.  Kelly Aoki: https://mizue...

Send a text EP 5:  One of the difficulties of dealing with new clients is the first estimate.  How can I compute all the necessary information and quickly turnaround a professional and accurate estimate that respects both sides?  In this episode, I'm breaking down my strategy and how I focus on a client-centric experience.  The key takeaways... Be Detailed Be Brief Be Quick Artrepreneurs: @ar...

Send a text EP 4:  Losing one's job is never easy.  It takes a tremendous toll both financially and emotionally.  But what rarely gets talked about is simply dealing with the anxiety of job loss.  How do we handle the fear of losing that gig, that contract, that client?  With more and more freelancing coming into play each year, more and more people have to deal with this anxiety, with few pe...

Send a text EP 3:  A call-sheet is a pivotal part of your photo shoot process.  It alerts your entire team of the details you set so that you don't have to spend time answering questions during the creative process.  In this episode, I'll break down the following 4 categories I put on a call sheet: Logistical information Creative information Safety information Intellectual Property infor...

Send a text EP 2:  The move to self-employment comes with some amazing benefits but it isn't a decision to be made lightly.  There are no educational or financial requirements for one to meet before branching off on your own.  There isn't even a required amount of experience before pursuing one's own business.  So how are we supposed to know when we are ready?  Consider asking yours...

Send a text EP 1:  ARTrepreneurs is a podcast that inspires photographers and visual artists to live their best creative lives.   My name is Michael Der and I am a full-time photographer with nearly 10 years of experience in the freelancing world, and I’m sitting down with an amazing community of visual artists to talk about their process, business models, and the lessons they've learned alon...