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| #38 - Gabriela Herman on personal work and motherhood | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:02:19 | |
Gabriela Herman discusses the importance of creating personal work, how it has opened numerous opportunities for her, and how she balances being a mom in this industry. --- 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 | |||
| #37 - Dan Saelinger on the introduction of AI | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:07:25 | |
The world of AI is rapidly changing and evolving in our industry. We chat with Dan Saelinger a photographer who has started to introduce AI into his own workflow and even created a couple of campaigns created 100% in AI. --- 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 | |||
| #28 - AMA | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:13:37 | |
On our final episode of Season 2, we have answers to all of your write in questions: from intro emails to assist, to benefits of living in a major city, to pro’s and cons of LLC’s/S-Corps, to finance approaches, and many more! --- 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 | |||
| #27 - Aundre Larrow on Social + Commercial Photography | 20 Jun 2023 | 01:12:01 | |
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 | |||
| #26 - Kat Borchart on Building a Career | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:32:55 | |
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 | |||
| #25 - Jai Lennard on Celebrity Portraiture | 23 May 2023 | 01:06:45 | |
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 | |||
| #24 - Tory Rust on Mental Health | 09 May 2023 | 00:59:03 | |
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 | |||
| #23 - How We Got Here | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:50:25 | |
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 | |||
| #22 - Jeff Vallee : Notes to His Younger Self | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:28:42 | |
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 | |||
| #21 - Monica Wang on Career Changes and Opening a Studio in a Global Pandemic | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:54:58 | |
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 | |||
| #20 - David Koung Peng on First Assisting | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:52:37 | |
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. 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 | |||
| #19 - A Conversation with Apostophe Reps + Holl & Artists | Part 2 | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:35:31 | |
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 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 | |||
| #36 - Carling French on Producing | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:58:14 | |
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 | |||
| #18 - A Conversation with Apostophe Reps + Holl & Artists | Part 1 | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:48:56 | |
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. 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 | |||
| #17 - Reflections & Intentions | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:47:12 | |
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. 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 | |||
| #16 - Live Panel | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:19:29 | |
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. 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 | |||
| #15 - Marketing | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:35:13 | |
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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com` | |||
| #14 - AMA | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:38:49 | |
We get a lot of questions that aren't quite long enough to do a full episode on, so we recorded an AMA episode with some of the most common questions we've received! From prop rentals to retouching to working on set, we touch on a wide range of topics. Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com` | |||
| #13 - Work Life Balance | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:46:54 | |
A work life balance - it is a myth, or is it attainable? We chat about certain practices we’ve worked on implementing in an attempt to have a more balanced life when work gets crazy. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #12 - Copy Cats | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:31:43 | |
What is the line between being inspired by other creatives work and copying it? A recent experience that Ren had with this issue inspired the conversation of this episode. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #11 - Leveling Up | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:31:24 | |
We chat about moments in our career where we felt like we were leveling up, the realization that leveling up means pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and how we want to continue to level up as we grow in our careers. 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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #10 - Beginner Rates and Usage : Email Write In | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:33:46 | |
We answer an email write in by a fellow photographer where we cover what to charge when you're first starting out, expenses you can be quoting, and how we tie usage into our fees. We also chat about unrealistic budget requests from ad clients that should know better and getting bailed on by a client last minute. 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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #9 - Red Flags | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:30:14 | |
We all have a little voice that tries to signal an alarm when a red flag pops up with a client. In today's episode we talk about instances where we ignored our gut, what we learned from it, and red flags we've learned to avoid. 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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #35 - Starting Motion | 21 May 2024 | 00:39:06 | |
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 | |||
| #8 - Bidding Process + Treatments | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:29:33 | |
The mysterious bidding process. What is a bid? (hint: when you compete for a shoot against 2 other photographers) Where do they come from? How long do they last? What kind of work goes into them? It’s impossible to not talk about bidding without talking about treatments. We get into the importance of treatments and what should be going into them to land you the job! Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #7 - Cookbooks | Part 2 | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:19:51 | |
We get into the actual process of shooting the cookbook, once your estimate and contract (listen to part 1) are approved! We chat about everything from shot lists to schedules to grocery lists, to must haves on set. 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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #6 - Cookbooks | Part 1 | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:29:46 | |
Cookbooks are a huge labor of love and a lot goes into getting one off the ground. We'll chat about our experiences landing cookbook projects, estimating, contracts, advances, and even being your own producer. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #5 - Test Shoots | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:31:27 | |
Test shoots have many benefits for your photography career (and sanity). Maybe it’s to expand or grow your portfolio. Or perhaps you’d like to try working with different stylists. Or you have a personal project that you’re passionate about. In this episode, we chat about why we test. And the differences between testing for yourself and testing for a moodboard. Links mentioned in episode: “All Advertising Looks the Same These Days. Blame the Moldboard” by Elizabeth Goodspeed 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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #4 - Agents | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:35:57 | |
We chat about our different experiences of when we felt ready for an agent, finding the agency that felt like the right fit, and what it's like working with them. Hint: You do not kick back, while the jobs start pouring in. Want us to discuss your specific experience or question? Send feedback or questions to: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #3 - Bidding Against Each Other | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:35:18 | |
We discuss bidding against each other for a commercial job. We also touch on when current trends are not your style. 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: Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #2 - Crew | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:39:00 | |
We’ll talk about the most common crew roles on set, when to bring on a team, crew rates and set etiquette. Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com Follow Jennifer’s work: @jchongstudio and www.jchongstudio.com | |||
| #1 - Inquiries | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:38:24 | |
How to handle inquiries with and without an agent plus the importance of advances and how much to ask for. Follow Ren’s work: @ren_fuller and www.renfuller.com | |||
| Welcome to Photo Dump! | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:05:30 | |
Our new podcast baby is here! Photo Dump is a podcast by and for working photographers, created by Ren Fuller and Jennifer Chong. Each week we'll get into the nitty gritty of work life in the commercial photography industry. We hope to provide insight into things that everyone struggles with but no one talks about. If you have any questions or experiences that you'd like us to discuss on a future episode, shoot us an email at photodump.club@gmail.com and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our show - www.photodump.club | |||
| #34 - Yve Assad on balancing career and motherhood | 07 May 2024 | 01:01:07 | |
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 | |||
| #33 - Shoot Breakdown | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:46:57 | |
Ren takes us through a full breakdown of an advertising shoot, from initial inquiry, bidding, pre-production, and the final shoot --- 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 | |||
| #32 - Nicole Morrison on Leveling Up | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:19:35 | |
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 | |||
| #31 - Work for Hire | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:34:49 | |
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 | |||
| #30 - Rob Haggart on Building a Level Playing Field | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:06:22 | |
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 | |||
| #29 - Rejection | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:35:21 | |
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 | |||
| #40 - Invest in yo-self | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:41:57 | |
What does investing in a photo business look like and how does it pay off? We talk about basic initial investments like website or gear, all the way up to funding your own personal projects. --- 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 | |||
| #39 - Hello Again! (New Season!) | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:41:24 | |
New Year New Season! Ren and Jennifer are back, kicking off the season with a catch up on how 2024 went, goals for the new year, feelings about the state of the industry, and just general shop talk. --- 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 | |||
| #41 - Dawn Heumann on Testing / Spec Work | 01 Apr 2025 | 01:11:25 | |
Our chat with Dawn Heuman continues the conversation of investing in yourself. Dawn breaks down how the test shoots she’s put on have impacted her career. We chat about how she's created successful shoots of different size and what exactly goes into them, including hard numbers. --- 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 | |||
| #44 - Cheyenne Ellis on An Evolving Career | 13 May 2025 | 00:58:55 | |
Cheyenne is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and advertising photographer with a dynamic and wide-ranging career. She began as a stuntwoman, assisted legends like Irving Penn, and went on to build a thriving advertising career as well as becoming a published author. We discuss lessons from assisting top photographers, growing up in a stunt family, and balancing dual careers. Cheyenne also shares how she and her creative partners brought their cookbook Coastal to life—from pitch to publication. --- 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 | |||
| #43 - Call In: Client Education | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:39:20 | |
In this episode, we take a call from a listener who's grappling with how to educate clients on budget and usage—two topics that can be tricky but are crucial for a smooth creative process. Their question sparks a broader conversation as we dive into our own experiences navigating these conversations with clients, from explaining licensing to setting realistic expectations around deliverables. --- 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 | |||
| #42 - Marian Cooper Cairns on Food Styling | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:02:09 | |
Ever wonder what a food stylist does on set or how to work with one? We chat with Marian Cooper Cairns, LA based food stylist about her side of the industry, what her role entails, and how she works with photographers and producers as an integral part of the 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 | |||
| #45 - Photo Shoot Breakdown | 27 May 2025 | 00:33:37 | |
Jennifer takes us through a full breakdown of an advertising shoot she did, from initial inquiry, bidding, pre-production, and the final shoot, and her takeaways. --- 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 | |||
| #46 - Jake Stangel on The Process | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:24:51 | |
Jake Stangel talks about his entire shoot process - from initial client inquiry all the way through to wrapping up in post. Jake walks us through how he approaches each stage of a shoot, including communication with clients, pre-production planning, on-set execution and vibes managing, and how he stays cool under pressure. We also get into how he shaped his portfolio to land bigger jobs (hint: it wasn’t overnight) and why advocating for his crew is a non-negotiable on every shoot. --- 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 | |||
| #47 - Catch Up | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:27:12 | |
Ren & Jenn have an impromptu catch up on what they've been up to lately. Bidding, Shooting, Workers Comp - this is a true peek into how they catch up on a regular basis. --- 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 | |||
| #48 - AMA | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:48:51 | |
An episode on all your write in questions. From how to give constructive feedback to crew to working in house to getting more budget from clients and much more. --- 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 | |||