Behind the Visual with Mark Hanson

Desiree is a freelance art producer who talks to us about her first big shoot as a full time producer, which just happened to be for Microsoft, and all of the challenges that entailed, plus the time she worked with photographer Russel James and had lunch with super-model Adriana Lima and her dog! She also talks about how she went from a photography studio manager, to a photographer to finally an a...

In this episode Simone Delfino Yenni tells us how she became the senior Director of Global Brand communications at the Collected Group. She also talks about an awe-inspiring fashion show she did in Italy while working for Diesel, as well as working with super-model Shalom Harlow, getting Vogue magazine editor and chief, Anna Wintour, to walk the plank for an event and the phone call she received f...

Gentry is an American actor currently working in L.A. You may have seen Gentry in the Cinemax series JETT playing the character of Charles Jr. as well as roles in Furious 7, the Lifetime award winning drama series UnReal , the MTV series The Shannara Chronicles, the AMC series TURN and in many more movies and TV shows. In this podcast he discusses what made him want to be an actor and what it was...

In this episode I chat with Lauren Padilla, the senior account director for Blue C Advertising www. BlueCusa.com Lauren talks about how she went from going to school and interning to be a teacher but ended up becoming a Senior account director. She also tells us what the responsibilities of an Account Director happen to be, and discusses the importance of video in the marketing world today, and sh...

Joe Lombardo is the CEO of Curated Artists. A full service photography and live action artists agency with talent represented in the U.S. and Europe. www. Curatedartists.com In this episode, Joe tells us how he went from wanting to be a lawyer to ending up an artist agent after going to a party. He also gives us advice on what all artists and agents should be doing during this time to stay relevan...

Ken has worked not only at Old Navy, but also at Leo Burnett, Digitas and FCB advertising agencies, so he really knows his stuff. In this episode Ken talks about going from photographer to art producer, what he looks for when reviewing photographers at the Palm Springs photo review as well as when he is on the IPA jury and especially when presenting photographers for campaigns. He also gives a lit...

Nick is an incredible photographer with clients such as Nike, Coca Cola, Adidas, Justin Bieber and many, many more. In this episode he discusses how he went from being a graphic designer to a world renowned photographer as well as podcast host and custom hat maker. He tells us what he thought after doing his first big campaign for Nike and he came to shoot celebrities Justin Bieber, Usher, Tom Han...

In this episode I talk with Eric Morley, the co-founder and COO of Blue C (www.bluecusa.com) a branding, marketing and design company with clients such as  Monster Energy, JBL, Toyota, Acura and many more! Eric talks about how a stream of ups and downs led him and a partner to start their own agency. The best way to get new clients, and why, when they first started Blue C, they had to dump ou...

Michelle discusses the time she met Michelle Obama and “Barry”. We also learn about the path that led Michelle to become a producer for some of the biggest brands in the world, and what the process is like for a producer, starting from the beginning of a shoot. And Michelle recounts, what I consider to be, one of the best behind the scenes stories I’ve ever heard that involves a 6 year old!

Randy is the original cowboy for the hugely popular band from the 70's and 80's, the Village People. With hits like YMCA, In The Navy and Macho Man, The Village People became one of the biggest bands in the world during the late 70's.  In this episode Randy talks about which relative inspired him to be an entertainer, as well as how a loin cloth and a chain belt got him the gig as the origina...

Drew is the Global Senior Photographer for Wilson Sporting goods, which means he gets to hangout with and shoot some great, world-class athletes. He has assisted and worked with Matthew Rolston, Doug Taub and Greg Gorman, all of which helped him learn how to work with and interact with Art Directors and Creative Directors. At one point Drew was in a position to hire photographers for multiple Fort...

In this episode I talk with NYC Art Producer Lisa Oropallo. We discuss how being a former Photography studio manager helps her as a producer. We also talk about what her favorite saying happens to be, the importance of putting together a good team, how the creative call can really help or hurt your chances of getting a gig, the benefits of having an agent and  what she thinks is the best inno...

In this episode I talk to Jami about how she became a makeup artist and hair stylist after going to school to be a fashion designer. How she got jobs when she first started. What it’s like to be a new makeup artists and work on models during runway shows at NYC fashion week. What it was like meeting actress Julianne Moore. The difference between doing H&M makeup for stills vs. Movies, and her...

Marcela Bartolomeo is a New York City and Miami based fashion stylist who is also the founder of Department 5 Artists management, a boutique agency representing clothing stylists, makeup artists and tailors. You can see the great work of these artists at www.department5artists.com .  In this episode Marcela talks about how becoming a fashion stylist just fell into her lap, twice! What it's li...

In this episode, you'll hear how Diana came to produce shoots for Bed Bath and Beyond, Bruegger's bagels, Value City Furniture as well as both Lowe's and Home Depot. She talks about being the first in her family to be born in America. How she went from going to school to be a dentist but ended up being a producer. How she puts together a shoot where everyone gets along even if they've never met be...

In this episode I interview London based, American fashion photographer Nathan Richards. Nathan and I discuss what it's like starting out in the photography business, what it takes to move from America and start a career in London as well  as people's first impressions of you when you tell them you're from NC and not some big fashion center like NYC. You can see Nathan's work at www. NathanRi...

In this podcast I interview Iana Boyd. Iana is the founder of European fashion brand Biana. Iana talks about how she went from the corporate world to becoming a designer and owner of her own fashion brand for women. Iana discusses the process for bringing the designs to life and what it's like to then make the visuals that will help to sell the new designs.

In this episode I interview Craig Arnett who is an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer for Lowe's Home Improvement. Craig talks about his first car shoot, how it started snowing and how they worked around the weather. Craig also talks about what it's like working for Lowe's and how at one point, when you signed up for a certain card, you got a FREE TACO! So, check it out and please Subscribe....

In this Episode, Jamey Boiter the COO and Brand Principal of BoltGroup, A design, innovation and experience firm, who’s client list includes some of the biggest companies in the world, such as, Coca-Cola, Lowe’s, Chick-Fil-A, Izod, Phillips Van Huesen, Speedo and many more, talks about what it takes to help a client design and market an entire new line of tools, built from scratch. Jamey also disc...

Jason Neman is the CEO and Partner of Good Brand Company, an agency focused on Branding, Interactive & Design. You can see their work at GoodBrandCompany.com . Jason discusses what it's like to own your own agency and to be in the industry for over 26 years. He also discusses the process of working with clients to develop the perfect visual and how Good Brand Company hires the talent to bring...