This week, we’re breaking down the 7 rookie errors we see creatives make time and time again. Mistakes that can hold you back, stall your growth, or burn out your creative energy entirely.Whether you’re new to the industry or a few years in, this episode is packed with hard truths and honest insights about:- Undervaluing yourself and undercharging- Lacking a strong, focused portfolio- Neglecting the importance of your network- Ignoring the business side of creativity- Poor client communication and unclear boundaries- Overspending on gear instead of your skills- And the big one: comparing yourself to everyone else onlineWe’re pulling from real experiences and industry lessons we’ve learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! Enjoy!FOLLOW AND STAY CONNECTED!NewsletterInstagramYouTubeTikTok
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#072 | Should You Work For FREE?
This week, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in the creative industry: Should you work for free?We break it down across different experience levels because the answer really depends on context.If you’re a beginner, shooting for free might actually be worth it. It can help you build your portfolio, gain hands-on experience, and explore different niches of the creative industry. But once you're more experienced, it's a different game. You’ve already got the portfolio, you've worked with big names, and your time is better spent pursuing high-value, paid work in your niche... not random unpaid shoots that don’t align with your goals. We also unpack the idea of value exchange, just because it’s unpaid doesn’t mean it’s worthless. Sometimes you're gaining access to a valuable network, opening doors for future projects, or gaining long-term exposure that could pay off well beyond the shoot. We share our personal rules, client red flags, and decision-making process when it comes to taking on unpaid work. And when to absolutely say no.Oh! And we’re hyped to say this is our first video episode back! You can now watch the full episode on YouTube as well!FOLLOW AND STAY CONNECTED!NewsletterInstagramYouTubeTikTok
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#071 | Why You Need to Shout Louder About Your Work
In this episode, we’re talking about something that every creative needs to hear: you have to be your own biggest fan!We get into why shouting about your work online isn’t arrogant - it’s necessary! And how staying visible and hungry is what keeps opportunities coming your way.But we also unpack why so many creatives stop doing it… Is it fear of being cringe or being a try-hard? Feeling like you’ve already “made it”? Or just slowly drifting from that early hustle mindset?Whether you’re just starting out or years into your career, this episode is your reminder to back yourself relentlessly, because if you don’t, who will?
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#070 | Make Your Work Look Expensive!
Professional clients need a professional YOU.In this episode, we’re talking about how to make your work look more premium, without needing the most expensive gear or biggest budget.We talk about the importance of curating your portfolio by showing only your strongest work (because 3 great pieces are more powerful than 7 average ones).We also explore professional systems and workflows that instantly elevate how clients perceive you. Things like branded email domains, client dashboards, invoices, contracts, and the way you communicate.And finally, we get into why the small details MATTER. From the way you polish a final export to how you wrap a project, because often the biggest difference between good and great is just the extra 10%.STAY CONNECTED!Our NewsletterOur InstagramOur YouTubeOur TikTok
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#069 | Picking the Right Clients & Debunking Bad Creative Advice!
In this episode, we dive into a crucial part of creative growth: figuring out what kind of work actually fulfils you—so you can start choosing clients that are the right fit, not just any fit.We also respond to a social post who claims the people in the creative industry have been led into thinking it's a sustainable career, and advised others to “keep your day job” and do creative work on the side. We disagree, and break down why advice like this can be harmful to those trying to make full-time creative career work.Whether you’re just starting out or trying to refine the kind of work you want to do, this one’s all about alignment, perspective, and pushing back against limiting beliefs.
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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