Most photographers shooting fashion campaigns today work in digital, instant previews, instant safety net. Brydie Mack, known to her audience as Wolf Cub, doesn't. She shoots everything on film: three to four rolls per look, five different cameras on set as backup, and a vague idea of what she's actually got until the lab sends it back.
 
In this episode, Brydie breaks down exactly what it takes to specialize in film in an industry that's mostly moved on from it, the real cost and risk of every shoot, why brands are chasing the medium-format, hand-printed look right now, the airport scanner mistake that can ruin a week of work, and her honest take on why AI is about to make "handmade" the new luxury. She also opens up about stepping back from photography as her next chapter, and gives us the first real look at Lens, the film photography course she's building to pass on everything she knows.
 
INSIDE THE EPISODE:
00:00 — About Brydie and the Wolf Club Origin 
04:47 — On-set Politics 
08:03 — The Cost & Risk of Film Photography 
09:11 — Photography Heroes 
13:52 — Anatomy of a shoot 
15:49 — Camera Recommendations for beginners 
18:56 — Film Stocks and Flying with Film 
22:43 — Managing Shoot Days 
24:33 — Dream Clients & US Visa Problems 
29:08 — Life Outside Work 
34:16 — Boundaries on travelling for work 
35:58 — A Photographer’s Dream Model 
39:21 — Pitching Jobs 
40:20 — Photography Inspiration 
44:59 — Shooting Nudes 
52:53 — AI in Photo & Film Industry 
59:34 — Szilvesztre Mako 
1:00:29 — Film Lab Recommendations 
1:03:36 — Advice for aspiring film photographers 
1:04:15 — Connect with Brydie
 
Join the Waitlist for Lens:
<a href="https://www.lensbybrydiemack.com/">Brydie's upcoming Film Photography Course </a>
 
Connect with our Guest:
<ul>
 <li>Brydie Mack (Wolf Cub) on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubwolfcub/">@wolfcubwolfcub</a>
</li>
 <li>Website: <a href="https://brydiemack.com/">brydiemack.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
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Most photographers shooting fashion campaigns today work in digital, instant previews, instant safety net. Brydie Mack, known to her audience as Wolf Cub, doesn't. She shoots everything on film: three to four rolls per look, five different cameras on set as backup, and a vague idea of what she's actually got until the lab sends it back. In this episode, Brydie breaks down exactly what it takes to specialize in film in an industry that's mostly moved on from it, the real cost and risk of every shoot, why brands are chasing the medium-format, hand-printed look right now, the airport scanner mistake that can ruin a week of work, and her honest take on why AI is about to make "handmade" the new luxury. She also opens up about stepping back from photography as her next chapter, and gives us the first real look at Lens, the film photography course she's building to pass on everything she knows. INSIDE THE EPISODE: 00:00 — About Brydie and the Wolf Club Origin 04:47 — On-set Politics 08:03 — The Cost & Risk of Film Photography 09:11 — Photography Heroes 13:52 — Anatomy of a shoot 15:49 — Camera Recommendations for beginners 18:56 — Film Stocks and Flying with Film 22:43 — Managing Shoot Days 24:33 — Dream Clients & US Visa Problems 29:08 — Life Outside Work 34:16 — Boundaries on travelling for work 35:58 — A Photographer’s Dream Model 39:21 — Pitching Jobs 40:20 — Photography Inspiration 44:59 — Shooting Nudes 52:53 — AI in Photo & Film Industry 59:34 — Szilvesztre Mako 1:00:29 — Film Lab Recommendations 1:03:36 — Advice for aspiring film photographers 1:04:15 — Connect with Brydie Join the Waitlist for Lens: Brydie's upcoming Film Photography Course Connect with our Guest: Brydie Mack (Wolf Cub) on Instagram @wolfcubwolfcub Website: brydiemack.com Enjoyed this Episode? Join our Community! Your host, Arielle Thomas, on Instagram, @arielle.thomas Us, on Instagram, @processthepodcast Whatsapp Community @processthepodcast Follow us to get notified every time a new episode drops every Tuesday. See you at the next one! This episode references other photographers and their work for educational commentary. All rights and ownership belong to their respective copyright holders. This content is utilized under Fair Use principles and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with Process The Podcast. For takedowns or copyright inquiries, please contact hello@cinemathom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most photographers shooting fashion campaigns today work in digital, instant previews, instant safety net. Brydie Mack, known to her audience as Wolf Cub, doesn't. She shoots everything on film: three to four rolls per look, five different cameras on set as backup, and a vague idea of what she's actually got until the lab sends it back.
 
In this episode, Brydie breaks down exactly what it takes to specialize in film in an industry that's mostly moved on from it, the real cost and risk of every shoot, why brands are chasing the medium-format, hand-printed look right now, the airport scanner mistake that can ruin a week of work, and her honest take on why AI is about to make "handmade" the new luxury. She also opens up about stepping back from photography as her next chapter, and gives us the first real look at Lens, the film photography course she's building to pass on everything she knows.
 
INSIDE THE EPISODE:
00:00 — About Brydie and the Wolf Club Origin 
04:47 — On-set Politics 
08:03 — The Cost &amp; Risk of Film Photography 
09:11 — Photography Heroes 
13:52 — Anatomy of a shoot 
15:49 — Camera Recommendations for beginners 
18:56 — Film Stocks and Flying with Film 
22:43 — Managing Shoot Days 
24:33 — Dream Clients &amp; US Visa Problems 
29:08 — Life Outside Work 
34:16 — Boundaries on travelling for work 
35:58 — A Photographer’s Dream Model 
39:21 — Pitching Jobs 
40:20 — Photography Inspiration 
44:59 — Shooting Nudes 
52:53 — AI in Photo &amp; Film Industry 
59:34 — Szilvesztre Mako 
1:00:29 — Film Lab Recommendations 
1:03:36 — Advice for aspiring film photographers 
1:04:15 — Connect with Brydie
 
Join the Waitlist for Lens:
<a href="https://www.lensbybrydiemack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brydie's upcoming Film Photography Course&nbsp;</a>
 
Connect with our Guest:
<ul>
 <li>Brydie Mack (Wolf Cub) on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubwolfcub/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wolfcubwolfcub</a>
</li>
 <li>Website: <a href="https://brydiemack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">brydiemack.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
Enjoyed this Episode?
Join our Community!
<ul>
 <li>Your host, Arielle Thomas, on Instagram,<a href="https://bit.ly/4v21hby" rel="noopener noreferrer"> @arielle.thomas</a> 
</li>
 <li>Us, on Instagram, <a href="https://bit.ly/4xJ1EKl⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer">@processthepodcast</a> 
</li>
 <li>Whatsapp Community <a href="https://bit.ly/44pdcFf⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer">@processthepodcast</a> 
</li>
</ul>
Follow us to get notified every time a new episode drops every Tuesday.
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Why Fashion Still Chases Film: Inside Brydie Mack's World

In this episode, we sit down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_somebody/#">Stephanie Somebody</a> — the Melbourne-born art director and still-life photographer creating world-class imagery for brands like Goop, Aesop, and the most coveted names in beauty, lifestyle and luxury.But her story didn’t start in glossy studios or global campaigns.Stephanie shares the unexpected, unglamorous chapters of her early career, the moments that shaped her creative instincts, and how she carved out a niche so distinctive it now takes her around the world. We go deep on the evolution of her eye, the discipline behind building a visual signature, and what it really takes to make work that stops people in their tracks.Whether you’re in the creative industry, building a brand, or dreaming of a more artistic life, this conversation is a masterclass in vision, reinvention, and backing yourself long before the world does.Find Stephanie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_somebody/#">here</a>.Follow your host Arielle Thomas on Instagram <a href="instagram.com/arielle.thomas">here</a>.Follow Process the Podcast on Instagram <a href="instagram.com/processthepodcast">here</a>.See you next Tuesday x
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In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Somebody — the Melbourne-born art director and still-life photographer creating world-class imagery for brands like Goop, Aesop, and the most coveted names in beauty, lifestyle and luxury. But her story didn’t start in glossy studios or global campaigns. Stephanie shares the unexpected, unglamorous chapters of her early career, the moments that shaped her creative instincts, and how she carved out a niche so distinctive it now takes her around the world. We go deep on the evolution of her eye, the discipline behind building a visual signature, and what it really takes to make work that stops people in their tracks. Whether you’re in the creative industry, building a brand, or dreaming of a more artistic life, this conversation is a masterclass in vision, reinvention, and backing yourself long before the world does. Find Stephanie on Instagram here. Follow your host Arielle Thomas on Instagram here. Follow Process the Podcast on Instagram here. See you next Tuesday x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_somebody/#" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephanie Somebody</a> — the Melbourne-born art director and still-life photographer creating world-class imagery for brands like Goop, Aesop, and the most coveted names in beauty, lifestyle and luxury.But her story didn’t start in glossy studios or global campaigns.Stephanie shares the unexpected, unglamorous chapters of her early career, the moments that shaped her creative instincts, and how she carved out a niche so distinctive it now takes her around the world. We go deep on the evolution of her eye, the discipline behind building a visual signature, and what it really takes to make work that stops people in their tracks.Whether you’re in the creative industry, building a brand, or dreaming of a more artistic life, this conversation is a masterclass in vision, reinvention, and backing yourself long before the world does.Find Stephanie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_somebody/#" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Follow your host Arielle Thomas on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="instagram.com/arielle.thomas" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Follow Process the Podcast on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="instagram.com/processthepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.See you next Tuesday x
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Mastering Still Life: @Stephanie_Somebody, The Eye Behind the World's Most Beautiful Brands

Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape!  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas&nbsp;hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape!&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas&nbsp;hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape!

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Welcome to Process the podcast, where we welcome guests of all creative disciplines and bridge the gap between art and commerce as leaders in their lane. We dive into their unique process to actualize their ideas and get our hands dirty with - the work. Host Arielle Thomas hopes you love these creative conversations with some of the most celebrated names in the Australian fashion, media, and design landscape!

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