:: BREAKDOWN Is it possible to reduce the amount of guess work and provide emerging photographers with the knowledge, resources, and access needed to craft a sustaining career in photography? We certainly believe so! That's why we are bringing the Artisans & Trade podcast experience into the real world this Spring (April 1st) to help you on your journey to crafting your photography career. The podcast event will feature in depth conversations, a photo workshop, and lots of Q&A time ...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, award-winning photographer & artist Warwick Saint, world-renowned for his masterfully lit iconic portraits, joins us to share the pivotal moments of his career as editorial photographer and painter. He speaks about the importance of preparing for photographic opportunities, developing personal work, and having the courage to reinvent yourself as an artist. In his work, S...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, London-based portrait photographer Phil Sharp joins us to talk about his process of creating striking photographs of musicians and actors. He shares his journey into photography and gives a detailed walkthrough of his headshot process. His new book Heavy Light is now available for purchase on his website. TIMESTAMPS: 00:02:00 — On His Journey into Photography 00:25:16 — On H...

A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics. Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle) :: BREAKDOWN In this episode we dive into what it means to be inspired and what it takes to remain inspired. We share personal anecdotes of how we've both come to be inspired as individuals and creatives, and we find the common thread and insights that may prove to be useful to others. In Giovanni's own words, "Inspiration is an external e...

A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics. Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle) :: BREAKDOWN Artistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? In this follow up episode, we dive into the topic sourcing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter Vincent Willem Van Gogh as our framework. Resources Referenced In This Episode: 1. Mic...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, American folk artist and musician Jamie Drake joins us to talk about the significant moments that have led up to each of her album projects, including her latest (2022) album release "New Girl." She shares about the trials of releasing a debut album, experimenting to find her true voice as an artist, and much more. You can buy and stream her album on all platforms. TIMESTAMPS...

A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics. Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle) :: BREAKDOWN Artistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? Following the release of Kendrick Lamar's single "The Heart Part 5", we dive into the subject of artistry and craftsmanship with hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Lupe Fiasco as our framework. In the follow up episode (Part 2), we'll further our...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, California-based games researcher and artist Rosey D'Angelo joins us to talk about the process of defining your brand as an independent creative. She pulls from her work as a User Experience Researcher to help creatives understand how to best reach their ideal clients. Discover Rosey D'Angelo: roseydangeloarts.com Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share you...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran Michael Janda joins us to talk about the top ten tips to successfully launch a creative agency. He's spent years as an agency owner providing design and development services for clients including Disney, Google, and Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands. Following 13 suc...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based fashion photographer, educator and entrepreneur Justin Bridges joins us to talk about how to price photo projects as an amateur, semi-pro, and professional photographer. From his experiences working with clients such as Giorgio Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue, and GQ, he offers a detailed insight into pricing strategies. Learn with Justin Bridges: Justin Bridges Skil...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based filmmaker and educator Jason Guzman joins us to talk about inbound marketing and how to win clients and customers using a variety of marketing strategies. His media production company Flywheel Film is deploying their full range video production services to help businesses better tell visually compelling stories. Discover Flywheel Film : @flywheelfilm Hav...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based designer and printmaker James Alcorn joins us to talk about one of many unexpected routes to becoming an entrepreneur. His interests and experiences as a filmmaker, animator, marketer, and self-taught printmaker led him to opening and starting up his screen-printing and letterpress printing business Old Town Press. Discover Old Town Press : @oldtownpress ...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based artists Tattfoo Tan and Kariny Padilla join us to discuss the purpose, process and impact of artistic mentorship. Tattfoo, a seasoned artist and graphic designer, shares on his role and responsibilities as a mentor, while Kariny, a recent FIT graduate, offers an insight into the many ways mentorship can be transformative. Tattfoo Tan is an artist who collabora...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, New York-based architectural and landscape photographer Jade Doskow joins us to talk about the painstaking process of developing longterm photo projects and the grit it takes to develop a career in photography. Her work ethic is incredibly aspirational and her experience serves as a learning opportunity for new and early photographers. Doskow is known f...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, designer, teacher, and author, Michael Shumate joins us to talk about the concepts in his new book Logo Design Theory: How Branding Design Really Works. He taught graphic design and illustration for twenty-five years and is now generously sharing his discoveries on the principles of logo design with the world. Michael has designed identities in all ...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, photographer, filmmaker, and writer Sean Tucker joins us to talk about his new book The Meaning in the Making. It is his creative philosophy focused on helping creatives find their voice, discover their message, maintain inspiration, and stay mentally healthy and motivated as creators. Tucker's work spans stills and films and he has worked for NGO'S and b...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, interior designer and Design Director at Pembrooke & Ives Stephanie Schabot joins us to share some insights on the journey to becoming an interior designer. When she is not attending to client work, she is serving on the thesis panel at the New York School of Interior Design and mentoring students studying interior design. Stephanie has worked with de...

Local Fish is a New York City based startup hip-hop duo. Their eclectic, experimental, and energetic sound is introducing something fresh and authentic to the musical landscape, especially with their origins in Wu-tang's own Staten Island. Comprised of rappers Nü and Renaps, the duo is carving their own path in hip-hop from the ground up starting with their debut album Leave the Block. In this conversation, we talk about how to produce a project on a small budget, scale a career in musi...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, photographer, educator, entrepreneur, and all around creative Justin Bridges joins us to help navigate how to build a clientele and get a business off the ground. His clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's NY, Amazon, Giorgio Armani and more. He's a Skillshare educator currently developing an all-intensive educational platform for creative profession...

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less. :: BREAKDOWN In this A&T Talks episode, we conclude our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. To hear more about how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer, be sure to listen to the previous two episodes. In this episode, Spike offers some insights on different methods of pricing your work, he gives an overview of things to look for when handling con...