Episode Summery:

In this episode, Lyn chats with Chereine Waddell, a talented makeup artist known for her unique creative vision and quirky approach to beauty. From her unpredictable career journey that spanned fashion, film, theatre, and prosthetics, to her personal journey of embracing creativity, Chereine shares how she found her niche in the fashion world. She talks about her love for experimental beauty, her process for balancing client briefs with her own creative flair, and her passion for her book Beyond the Face. Chereine also discusses the importance of building strong connections on set and staying determined through the ups and downs of a creative career.

Key Takeaways:

Creative Beginnings: Chereine’s journey started in fashion but evolved through various creative fields, including theatre and prosthetics, before finding her passion in beauty makeup.

Beyond the Face: Chereine shares insights into her book Beyond the Face, which is a homage to her unique upbringing and the artistic influences that have shaped her. The book represents a deep dive into her soul-searching journey and explores the quirkiness of beauty and makeup.

Balancing Client Briefs with Creative Freedom: Chereine discusses how she navigates creative briefs for commercial work, blending her own artistic vision with the client's needs. She shares how she stays flexible and adaptable, ensuring she meets the expectations of both the photographer and client.

The Importance of Team Dynamics: Building strong, trusting relationships with the team is key to a successful shoot, as Chereine emphasizes the importance of good communication and collaboration on set.

Persistence in the Creative Industry: Chereine offers advice to aspiring makeup artists, urging them to stay persistent and determined, even when faced with challenges or moments of self-doubt. She reflects on how her 20+ years of experience have shaped her career and approach to creativity.

Personal Brand and Yellow: Chereine shares how her personal brand—characterized by her love of yellow—became an authentic part of her creative identity. She emphasizes the power of staying true to yourself and your quirks.

Podcast Credits

Video and Audio recording: Nick Payne and George Artin

Editing: Nick Payne and Lyn Taylor

Music: Sam Newton

In this episode, Lyn chats with Lucy Alcorn, a beauty photographer with a fascinating journey from stencil street art to shooting stunning beauty campaigns for major brands. Lucy shares how her passion for studio lighting ignited during her time studying photo media, her love for clean and glowing imagery, and her rise in the commercial photography world. She opens up about her creative process, the importance of creating a safe and collaborative set, and her experience shooting a global campaign for Sun Silk. Lucy also discusses the challenges of being a woman in the industry and how creating her own niche working with female-founded brands has shaped her career.

Key Takeaways:

From Street Art to Photography: Lucy’s journey began as a high school street artist, which led to her discovering her love for photography, particularly studio lighting.

Lighting and Control: Lucy shares her passion for studio lighting and how controlling the elements in a shot brings her the most satisfaction. She prefers flash over constant light, allowing her to craft the exact image she envisions.

Creative Process: Learn how Lucy approaches shoots, from pitching for big campaigns to preparing for a high-pressure shoot in Bangkok for Sun Silk. Her meticulous planning and the ability to stay calm in new environments were key to her success.

The Power of Collaboration: Lucy emphasizes the importance of a positive team dynamic on set, noting how a bad attitude can spoil the creative process, while a supportive environment leads to better results.

Women in Photography: Lucy reflects on her experience as a woman in the photography industry, recognizing the progress that has been made and how she’s found success by creating a safe space for herself to thrive.

Business Advice: Lucy offers some practical advice for emerging photographers: raise your rates, read contracts thoroughly, and learn to manage the business side of photography to ensure long-term success.

Links Mentioned:

Lucy Alcorn’s Website: www.lucyalcorn.com

Lucy’s Gear List:

Godox Flash

Canon

Harlowe Lights

Podcast Credits

Video and Audio recording: Nick Payne and George Artin

Editing: Nick Payne and Lyn Taylor

Music: Sam Newton

In this episode, Lyn sits down with Jarred, General Manager at Mocha Group, to discuss his unique journey from a photographer to a leader in the media world, specializing in the beauty industry. Jared shares insights on the evolution of commercial photography, how personal branding has become key in today’s market, and how his career has shifted from shooting stills to working on large-scale creative projects. He also talks about the importance of collaboration in the creative process, the changing landscape of commercial photography, and the power of leveraging your personal brand.

Jarred’s perspective on photography, branding, and media is eye-opening, and he provides valuable advice for photographers looking to move into the commercial and editorial world.

Key Takeaways:

Commercial photography is more than just taking pictures; it involves a lot of behind-the-scenes teamwork and business strategy.

Lyn saw a gap in the podcast world for conversations specifically about commercial photography, especially in Australia.

The podcast will feature a variety of guests, including emerging photographers, creative directors, makeup artists, and stylists.

Communication and collaboration are key elements on set to make a photo shoot run smoothly and ensure client satisfaction.

Expect to hear stories and insights from both seasoned professionals and up-and-coming talents in the commercial photography world.

Links Mentioned:

Lyn’s website: www.lyntaylor.com

Desk and Studio: www.deskandstudio.com

Showcase Group: www.showcasegroup.co