“What am I competing against (for a brand deal)? You know a lot of times yes, influencers are competing with influencers. But the biggest competition is actually the platform itself."

– Martin Wong

 

Martin Wong is a creator who’s leveraged his influence as an award-winning photographer into a significant following on social media. Martin Specializes in shooting a variety of subjects, but what’s really put him on the map is his work with cosplay models and gamers. Based in Los Angeles, Martin is also deeply embedded in the heart of influencer and creator culture in the US.

 

In this episode, Martin speaks with host Jon Santiago about:

 - How and why he got started in photography.

- His tips and advice for developing a career as a content creator or influencer.

- The distinction between influencers and content creators.

- How to stay grounded and level-headed when you have thousands of followers on social media.

- Building an online community.

 

And much more…

 

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Relevant Links and Content - Martin’s Website - Martin’s Instagram (@martinwongphoto) - Martin’s Twitter (@MartinWongPhoto) - Martin’s TikTok (@MartinWongPhoto) - Martin’s Discord Channel

 

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Production Credits

- Edited by Rex Estanislao

- Additional production assistance by Nikki Vicente