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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.
Holler: www.photodump.club / photodump.club@gmail.com / instagram.com/photodump.club Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
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If you've never worked with a producer and want to learn more about their process, we've got you covered in this week's episode. We chat with Carling French from French Productions as she pulls back the curtain on what it's like to work with a producer. --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@photodump.club⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ --- Support the podcast and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY US A COFFEE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ren_fuller⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.renfuller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jchongstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
#35 - Starting Motion

#35 - Starting Motion

2024-05-2139:06

Ever wondered how to start working in Motion? Jennifer takes us through her first motion spec and how she brought it to life. --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@photodump.club⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ --- Support the podcast and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY US A COFFEE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ren_fuller⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.renfuller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jchongstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Yve opens up about how she balances a successful commercial career with being a new mom. --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@photodump.club⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ --- Support the podcast and ⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY US A COFFEE⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ren_fuller⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.renfuller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jchongstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Nicole chats about the different stages of her career and how she leveled up from shooting weddings to being a team of one for repeat clients to large scale commercial jobs that are crewed up with a team. --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠⁠⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@photodump.club⁠ ⁠ ⁠ --- Support the podcast and ⁠⁠BUY US A COFFEE⁠⁠ --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠⁠⁠@ren_fuller⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠www.renfuller.com⁠⁠⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠⁠⁠@jchongstudio⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
#31 - Work for Hire

#31 - Work for Hire

2024-03-2634:49

Ren and Jennifer debate a specific rate for a Work for Hire agreement and what goes into the decision of taking an agreement that releases your copyright on the work created. --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠⁠⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@photodump.club⁠ ⁠ ⁠ --- Support the podcast and ⁠⁠BUY US A COFFEE⁠⁠ --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠⁠⁠@ren_fuller⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠www.renfuller.com⁠⁠⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠⁠⁠@jchongstudio⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Rob sheds light on the job of a photo editor and what lead him to start his largely trafficked site- aphotoeditor.com. Rob has always spear headed transparency which is what his website did for the industry, and now currently with his Salary posts. We also talk about promos and marketing - what makes a good promo? --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@photodump.club⁠  ⁠ --- Support the podcast and ⁠BUY US A COFFEE⁠ --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠⁠@ren_fuller⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠www.renfuller.com⁠⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠⁠@jchongstudio⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
#29 - Rejection

#29 - Rejection

2024-02-2735:21

In our industry, rejection is the norm. We have a higher chance of being rejected than being awarded a job. In this episode, we chat about our experiences with rejection and how we deal with it. --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: ⁠photodump.club@gmail.com⁠ or ⁠@photodump.club⁠   --- Support the podcast and BUY US A COFFEE --- Follow Ren’s work: ⁠@ren_fuller⁠ and ⁠www.renfuller.com⁠   Follow Jennifer’s work: ⁠@jchongstudio⁠ and ⁠www.jchongstudio.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Aundre Larrow is a New York based photographer and Adobe Creative Resident. We chat about how he uses different mediums to create art, from iphone to DSLR to motion and how he views content creation. He also takes us back to his young hustle days and how he worked his way up to larger clients. Links: www.aundrelarrow.com | @aundre --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com   Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Kat Borchart is an LA based Lifestyle & Beauty commercial photographer. She began her journey by studying photography where she focused on technical training. She started out as an assistant before going freelance and eventually leading big sets for huge clients. Her years of experience has honed her unique voice. We chat about the different stages in her career and lessons she’s learned along the way. From how she approaches test shoots and staying inspired to her biggest shoot faux pas, Kat is an open book in this episode! Links: www.katborchart.com | @kat_borchart --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Jai Lennard is a Portrait Photographer based in New York City who specializes in Celebrity Portraiture. His masterful lighting and keen eye for capturing the essence of his subjects has landed his work on covers of prestigious magazines and campaigns. Jai talks about how his shoots come together, some tips and tricks he's learned along the way that allow him to feel confident, as well as a personal mentorship program he created. Links: www.jailennard.com/ | @jai.lennard | www.color-positive.com/ --- Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Tory Rust is a bicoastal photographer and director that creates bold and playful imagery across Beauty, Active, and Fashion. She chats about finding her POV, getting comfortable with talent, and mental health. Tory shares things that she has implemented into her hectic shoot schedule that takes her between the west coast and east coast that allow her stay grounded and healthy. Links - www.toryrust.com | www.instagram.com/toryrust Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
#23 - How We Got Here

#23 - How We Got Here

2023-04-2550:25

A photography career is a long and windy road that's different for everyone. We discuss our own paths that lead us to where we are today. From pursuing alternative careers after college, to being self taught and finding our way in the industry, to growing a business - we get into the specifics of our journeys. Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Jeff Vallee reflects on his career trajectory, creative and professional growth, and lessons he has learned along the way. From his transition from assisting to shooting for his own clients, to what he prioritizes in pre-production to set himself up for a successful shoot, to transitioning from shooting stills to directing motion. While focusing on authenticity within the commercial world, he has cultivated a strong work ethic while staying true to his interests. He prioritizes investing in his career with personal projects and test shoots, and chats about his approach to getting personal projects off the ground. Links: www.jeffvallee.com | @jeffvallee Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com   Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Monica Wang is an Interior Photographer based in LA, and owner of the sought after photo and event studio, The Revery LA. Monica talks about leaving her comfortable job in finance and starting two businesses at once…right at the start of the pandemic. Monica’s risk assessment strategy from her finance days and sheer determination lead her to overcome obstacles during a time when businesses were closing left and right. Links - www.monicawangphotography.com | www.thereveryla.com Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
David K. Peng is an LA based first assistant. He talks about breaking into the industry after moving to LA with zero contacts, what he sees as valuable traits to bring on set, and things he's learned through years of working with a variety of photographers. He also gets into balancing his own photography with his consistent assisting schedule. We offer some feedback to David of what he can focus on as he continues to work on his photography career. David's portfolio: www.davidkoungphotography.com + @davidkoungphoto Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com   Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
Lauren Wax is a senior agent with Apostrophe Reps. Robin Holland Greene is the owner and lead agent of Holl & Artists. In this episode we cover what they think about when they fill their rosters with creatives, what is or isn’t commissionable, marketing, sourcebooks, additional fees to consider, and industry shifts. Links: www.hollandartists.com + @hollandartists www.apostrophereps.com + @apostrophereps Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club  https://www.instagram.com/photodump.club/ Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com   Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
We sit down with both of our agents for an in depth conversation about artist representation. Lauren Wax is a senior agent with Apostrophe Reps. Robin Holland Greene is the owner and lead agent of Holl & Artists. We learn about their agencies and approaches, chat about when is the right time to look for representation, what they look for in an artist partnership, thoughts on budgets and incomes that are right for partnerships, as well as realistic and unrealistic expectations. Links: www.hollandartists.com  @hollandartists www.apostrophereps.com + @apostrophereps A.M.P - Apostrophe Mentorship Program - amplifymag.us/about ____ Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club  https://www.instagram.com/photodump.club/ Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com   Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
We kick off season two and the start of 2023 with reflections on the previous year and lessons learned. We chat about resolutions vs. intentions, attainable goals, as well as our thoughts on big breaks and whether they exist. Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things commercial photography industry and business on this bi-weekly podcast. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club   Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
#16 - Live Panel

#16 - Live Panel

2022-10-0401:19:29

Our Live Panel conversation with fellow photographer, Audrey Ma. We chat about budgets, rates, and more, plus we answer great questions from the audience. An enormous thank you to everyone that came out and supported. Recorded Live at: The Revery in Los Angeles Hosted by: Monica Wang Moderated by: Audrey Ma Drink Sponsors: Cann + Sanzo. Cann offers 50% off CA delivery for first time customers with code “THEREVERY” Each week, Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things photography industry and business. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
#15 - Marketing

#15 - Marketing

2022-09-2735:13

We talk about our own marketing practices, as well as paid marketing services and whether we think they are worth the investment or not. Links mentioned summarized in: Photo Directories & Sourcebook Review **Live Podcast Event in LA! Join Us!** Each week, Ren + Jennifer get into the nitty gritty of all things photography industry and business. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: photodump.club@gmail.com or @photodump.club Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com` --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/photodump-club/support
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