SHOOT TO ILL™

I almost broke my Monday upload streak, so I went live before I was ready. The DJI Pocket 4P was supposed to arrive in time for a live unboxing, but when it was delayed, I had no video ready and felt like I was breaking a promise to myself. Instead of skipping the upload, I turned it into a last-minute test stream. In this episode of the SHOOT TO ILL Podcast, I talk about trying to stay consistent...

This episode is about finding the sound that finally made my videos feel right. After struggling with music, pacing, and how my edits landed, I started paying closer attention to how sound affects retention and mood, and whether a video feels forced or effortless. The bigger lesson is about learning through posting, dealing with perfectionism, and realizing that your creative voice usually shows u...

After two stressful weeks restoring over 60TB of files from the cloud, I had to keep working off my laptop, finish edits slower than normal, and deal with the kind of workflow problems that make every small mistake feel bigger than it should. In this episode of the SHOOT TO ILL Podcast, I talk about what happened after my RAID system died, what I learned from restoring everything through Backblaze...

After getting back from a shoot in Northern California, I came home to one of the worst things a photographer can deal with: my main RAID system would not turn on. No lights, no fans, no power. For a second, it felt like years of photo and video work could be gone. In this episode of the SHOOT TO ILL podcast, I talk through what happened with my G-RAID Shuttle XL, why Backblaze might be saving me...

This episode is the story of the worst client situation I have ever dealt with as a photographer. After years of working with someone I trusted, a major brand project slowly turned into late arrivals, rushed shoots, unprepared wardrobe, unpaid invoices, and work that made me look worse than the situation actually was. I kept trying to protect the client, but in doing that, I ended up protecting th...

In Episode 22 of the SHOOT TO ILL Podcast, I recap my Coachella 2026 Safari experience one last time before moving on from festival mode. This year was different. It was my 12th Coachella, my first time doing Safari, and the first one Luna and I experienced as an engaged couple. I also talk about what it felt like to vlog in public for the first time at that scale, the mistakes I made shooting wit...

This episode of the SHOOT TO ILL Podcast starts with a real check-in on what it feels like to stay consistent as a creator, even when life gets heavy. Martin talks about missing a vlog, pushing through stress, and still finding a way to upload by reworking a long tutorial into something tighter, more useful, and more intentional for the people actually searching for that information. From there, t...

Two weeks after talking about baby steps, Martin Depict returns to break down the small but real changes he’s making to become a better creator. This episode is about the practical adjustments that slowly raise the quality of your work over time. He also gets into the bigger picture of marketing yourself as a creative. Martin talks about consistency, why effort doesn’t always lead to instant resul...

In this episode of the SHOOT TO ILL podcast, Martin talks honestly about something a lot of creators experience but rarely admit: getting stuck in your own head. After two intense weeks of editing photos and staying consistent with uploads, Martin reflects on the pressure of trying to do everything right when building something new online. From constantly being fed YouTube growth advice to overthi...

New uploads on YouTube weekly. Podcasts available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify every other Monday at 3am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Support the podcast by getting official SHOOT TO ILL™ merch at: martindepict.com or shoottoill.com *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, nor am I being paid by any company to create this video Thank you for watching...

New uploads on YouTube weekly. Podcasts available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify everyother Monday at 3am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Support the podcast by getting official SHOOT TO ILL™ merch at: martindepict.com or shoottoill.com *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, nor am I being paid by any company to create this video Thank you for watching....

Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3 am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Monthly Projects, BTS, and Exclusive content are available there. Support the podcast by getting official SHOOT TO ILL™ merch at: martindepict.com or shoottoill.com *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, nor am I being paid by any company to create this video Tha...

Austin Spencer is my first guest. We discuss creative evolution, taking risks, and Kendrick and Drake's rap beef. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3 am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Monthly Projects, BTS, and Exclusive content are available there. Support the podcast by getting official SHOOT TO ILL™ merch at: martindepict.com or sh...

In this episode I test my camera's ISO capabilities. This is another visual episode, please watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/xwTW6dxro7Q Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3 am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Monthly Projects, BTS, and Exclusive content are available there. Support the podcast by getting official SHOOT TO ILL™ merch a...

This is definitely a visual-heavy episode, so I would recommend watching this one on YouTube. Here: https://youtu.be/4sBbmR9xSHY I'm a little late again on uploading this episode, but I hope it's worth it as I share some content from my last Patreon stream, where I edited the cover of my second SHOOT TO ILL issue. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3am PST. Follow SHOO...

I'm uploading this episode a few hours later than usual, but I'm glad I didn't miss an upload day. In this episode, I discuss chasing the moments and how maybe the x100vi isn't as great as I thought. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Monthly Projects, BTS, and Exclusive content are available there. S...

THIS EPISODE IS MORE VISUAL, WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/WhR8cF_HQI4 In this episode, I give an insight into what I take on a photography trip. #photography #podcast #Canon #Lens Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Monthly Projects, BTS, and Exclusive content are available there. Support th...

THIS EPISODE IS MORE VISUAL, WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/XpuiNktlkZo In this episode, I unbox the Canon RF 24-105mm F/2.8 Z and critique the LA Clippers' redesign. #photography #podcast #Fuji #laclippers #Canon #Lens #Unboxing Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify on Mondays at 3am PST. Follow SHOOT TO ILL™ on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shoottoill Monthly Projects, BTS, and E...

In this episode, I discuss what company could stop Fuji's X100 line of cameras and the importance of taking photos as a keepsake.

I just had three photoshoots for SHOOT TO ILL, and in this episode I talk about how much they cost me. I review the Hasselblad X2D after a week of shooting, and put in my pre-order for the X100VI.

In this episode, I quickly go over the best budget starting camera setup, then talk about how Kobe's passion inspired me.

In this episode, I look at where the bar is set with today's creativity, evaluate what I need to do to get to that next level, and raise the bar for myself.

In this episode, I give some updates on SHOOT TO ILL projects and provide some tips on making money as a creative.

In this episode, I talk about some photo gear news, gear I'm getting in 2024, and how I make money as a creative. Follow along with my projects on Patreon.com/shoottoill and on Instagram @shoottoill.depict

I look back on my creative journey and give advice to new creatives. Follow along with my projects on Patreon.com/shoottoill and on Instagram @shoottoill.depict