In this episode, Marshal speaks with Israel Rivera, a photographer, director, and DOP with a rich career spanning back to the film days of the 70s. We'll explore how his love for photography shaped his life, as well as the highs and lows he experienced on his journey, including the struggles of leaving his conventional life and family business behind.

This episode is packed with valuable insights as Israel shares advice on how to start building good relationships, how to deal with feast-or-famine periods in the industry, and the essential skills photographers need to succeed. Tune in to hear Israel's exciting stories about making a life and living behind the camera for more than 20 years.

Episode Highlights:

3:20 Getting to know Israel1

3:31 Israel's First Job in the Industry

15:10 Transitioning Into Photography

19:39 Building Good Relationships

22:52 Getting Interested in Motion Works

26:47 Insight Into Owning Gears

34:30 Dealing with Opportunities

42:17 Creating Work for Yourself

44:25 2,000 vs 200,000 Photographer

46:38 Skills Needed by Photographers

48:35 Dealing with Pushbacks

51:23 Feast-or-Famine Periods in the Industry

55:39 Advice to Younger Self

🔗 CONNECT WITH Israel Rivera

📸Instagram | @israelrivera

💻Website | www.israelrivera.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL

📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa

💻Website | www.marshalchupa.com

👥 Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.

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