Sign-up to our newsletter for a FREE budget calculator! - https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareIn this episode, we dive into a conversation every creative wishes they could have openly: what we really want clients to know.We break down the realities of delivering work and hearing nothing back, how a simple “this is great” can fuel us to go the extra mile, and why clear communication from clients is one of the most underrated parts of a successful project.We also talk about the importance of separating money from your values. Understanding when to stand firm on your boundaries, your rates, and the principles that guide how you work. From urgent vs non-urgent project expectations to how clients can empower better work by giving true creative freedom, we unpack the behaviours that elevate projects… and the ones that quietly derail them.If you’ve ever wished clients understood the creative process better, or you’re a client who wants to improve your relationships with creatives, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and hard-earned lessons.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro08:21 - Communication & Expectations15:45 - Clients & Pricing17:40 - Urgent VS Non-Urgent Work23:40 - Creative Freedom on Client Projects31:00 - Most Chaotic DeadlinesSTAY CONNECTED WITH US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinvoices/Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LHl6iPM84u6L0oBsPWrYb?si=9TzClF-5RZm7GmodEFgElQ
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#098 | How to Charge Usage (Properly)
Sign-up to our newsletter for a FREE budget calculator! - https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareIn this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and most important parts of being a professional creative: usage licensing. After Matt was offered a shocking £300 for out-of-home usage (billboards, buses, the Underground… you name it), we decided it was time to break down what usage really is, why it matters, and how to price it properly.We unpack the different types of usage: Out of Home, Point of Sale, Social, Web and explore how context changes everything. A small startup asking for usage is very different from a multimillion-pound brand doing the same.We also talk about how usage slots into your overall business structure, alongside feedback rounds, payment terms, and policies. If you don’t set usage expectations, clients will happily use your work for years while you only get paid once.We cover practical tools and resources creatives can use when working out usage fees, plus why having a strong network of agents, producers, and experienced freelancers is invaluable when navigating what’s fair vs. what’s laughable.Finally, we wrap up with some red flags to look out for, and finish the episode with a Q&A from listeners. This episode is essential for any photographer or videographer who wants to charge properly and protect the value of their work.AOP: https://www.the-aop.org/information/usage-calculatorCameron's Twitch Livestreams: https://www.twitch.tv/camincontrollMatt's London Camera Division: https://londoncameradivision.comCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro08:52 - Bad Usage14:58 - Usage Types Breakdown19:55 - Pricing Usage35:00 - Tools for Usage39:49 - Avoiding Red Flags45:43 - Usage Summary47:55 - Listeners Q&A!STAY CONNECTED WITH US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinvoices/Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LHl6iPM84u6L0oBsPWrYb?si=9TzClF-5RZm7GmodEFgElQ
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#097 | Surviving the Winter Slump
Sign-up to our newsletter for a FREE budget calculator! - https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareIn this week’s episode, we’re diving into the reality of navigating the colder, quieter months as a creative, and why your environment, routines, and mindset matter more than ever.We start by talking about the importance of having your own creative space. Whether you’re working from home, a warm office, or a buzzing London coffee shop, the place you create in can completely shape your productivity, your motivation, and your sense of community, especially during winter when energy is low and projects slow down.We also get into the guilt that comes with losing momentum. Those quieter months can make you feel like you’re falling behind, but the truth is: the year balances itself out. Busy seasons always return. Learning not to punish yourself for slower phases is part of staying in the game long-term.Finally, we break down the practical side of winter: revisiting your business systems, removing old processes, updating portfolios, tightening workflows, optimising websites, and making sure your business runs clean so you’re ready for the next wave of work.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro13:10 - The Winter Slump21:37 - Community & Accountability27:27 - Experiment with projects29:08 - Guilt of Losing Momentum & Productivity34:40 - Revisiting Your Business SystemsSTAY CONNECTED WITH US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinvoices/Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LHl6iPM84u6L0oBsPWrYb?si=9TzClF-5RZm7GmodEFgElQ
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#096 | Why You Should Never Compromise Your Creative Standards
Sign-up to our newsletter for a FREE budget calculator! - https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareMario Elementza Newsletter: https://mariomatteo.comThis week, we’re talking about building the version of yourself you refuse to compromise on.We break down what it means to truly become the creative you envision, not just in skill, but in standards, mindset, and the projects you say yes (and no) to. We talk about setting minimum levels of engagement for your pricing, understanding that your rate isn’t just a number, it represents the level of quality and creative integrity you’re willing to put your name on.We also get into the psychology of business and reputation, when it’s okay to bend your rules for a client, and when saying “no” actually protects your value long-term. We discuss the difference between discounting for loyalty vs starting new relationships on the wrong foot, and the power of positioning yourself to attract clients who meet your standards.Finally, we explore why personal projects are the foundation of discovering your highest creative standard. It’s in those projects that you find the version of yourself that sets the bar, and once you’ve experienced that, you’ll never want to compromise again.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro02:26 - Building a version of yourself that you don’t compromise on14:30 - Personal projects allow for your true standard of quality20:05 - Clients budgets & expectations21:41 - Professional identity & being findableSTAY CONNECTED WITH US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinvoices/Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LHl6iPM84u6L0oBsPWrYb?si=9TzClF-5RZm7GmodEFgElQ
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#095 | Goal Setting for Creatives & Canva Killed Adobe!
Sign-up to our newsletter for a FREE budget calculator! - https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareThis week, we’re diving deep into goal setting, creative evolution, and some wild updates shaking up the industry.We start by discussing photographer Flo Pernet’s mind-blowing EA Sports photography, shot entirely inside Madden’s in-game camera, proving just how far creativity and technology have come. From there, we open up about the importance of setting clear, specific goals as a creative. Defining exactly what success looks like for you. Matt shares his recent experience visualising his dream life and career in detail, while Cameron reflects on rediscovering his long-term goals, learning 3D to the highest standard, and redefining what fulfillment truly means.We also cover Canva’s huge announcement, making Affinity (the Adobe competitor) completely FREE forever and rolling out updates that could change the creative landscape entirely. Imagine running your website, invoices, pitch decks, and client projects all through Canva for just £10 a month, and then Affinity is free on top of that… that’s wild value for creatives.And finally, we wrap up on a lighter note... DJI has announced a Roomba-style hoover?! We unpack what that could mean (and laugh about how random it is).CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro05:20 - Flo Pernet Game Photography11:30 - The importance of goal setting23:10 - Evolution of goals & yourself29:30 - Redefining Success & Self Discovery40:55 - Canva announcement & Affinity is FREE52:40 - DJI Hoover / Roomba55:01 - OutroSTAY CONNECTED WITH US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinvoices/Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/lateinvoices?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LHl6iPM84u6L0oBsPWrYb?si=9TzClF-5RZm7GmodEFgElQ
Cameron Hall (DoP) and Matt Pearson (Photographer) have been working in the creative industry for almost a decade. This podcast is here to share stories, insights, lessons learned, industry secrets, and talented guests of the creative industry. Cameron's services sports and automotive, having worked with Aston Martin, McLaren, Sports Direct, GQ and more. Matt services sports, having worked with the likes of Puma, Adidas, the NFL, Chelsea FC, Man City and more.
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