In this episode I sat down with Michael Faraday, Michael Kopp and Stark Lui to discuss their journeys into content creation and working in the industry as a freelancer.

Among other things, we discussed their opinions on gear, printing photos, balancing passion projects with paid work, interacting with models and how they get their clients.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:41 - Transition from Corporate Life to Content Creation

00:04:24 - The Evolution of Filmmaking Gear

00:10:35 - Underwater Photography and Challenges

00:17:00 - Social Media Branding and Pseudonyms

00:21:00 - Working with Models and Fashion Photography

00:27:20 - Balancing Passion Projects with Paid Work

00:30:45 - Technical Aspects of Printing and Photography

00:41:23 - Editing Workflows and Machine Upgrades

00:50:14 - Collaborating with Influencers and Brands

01:12:24 - Traveling with Sports Teams

01:27:50 - The Competitive Nature of Content Creation

01:57:11 - Finding Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer

02:06:24 - Closing Remarks

More of Michael Faraday:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.faraday/

Website: https://www.mikefaraday.org/

Mike’s Rigging Company: https://rigr.co.za/

More of Michael Kopp:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkopp_/ or https://www.instagram.com/koppmedia/ or https://www.instagram.com/portraitsbymike/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelkopp_

Website: https://www.michaelkopp.co.za/

More of Stark Lui:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stark_lui/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starklui9543

More of Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattalexander2

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattalexander_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattalexander2

X: https://twitter.com/mattalexander99

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattalexander_

Production Company: https://www.mattcc.com/

Tech Platform: https://www.curatedforyou.co.za/