Stay ConnectedOverexposed is a series of discussions with modern creatives who have found success through carving their own unconventional paths. Hear empowering stories from entrepreneurs, designers, photographers, artists and leaders on how they brought their creative passions to life.
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Today on the show, we have the lovely Angelina Hong! I’ve been looking forward to this episode for so long so I am personally super excited to share this one with you guys. Angelina was actually supposed to join us last season, but we had to reschedule because you know, life gets in the way sometimes. Nonetheless, she is joining us today and that’s all that matters!
Angelina is a photographer and entrepreneur who left an academically rigorous background to pursue her passion for photography and helping others feel their most beautiful self. On top of that, she is a social digital marketing expert, you’ll realize once you listen to this episode, who started her own business, AH Media, in 2018.
Angelina’s story on how she started on her self-taught entrepreneurial journey is so inspiring and really goes to show that you can do anything as long as you have the right mindset and put in the work.
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Today on the pod, we have lifestyle & adventure photographer Jeremy Bishop joining us from sunny Central California. If you’re a regular Pexels user, there’s a great chance that you’ve probably come across Jeremy’s work. After all, his work has been seen by over 113 million people, and that’s just on Pexels itself.
He goes by @bluumind on Instagram, which is very fitting for his style that encapsulates that meditative feeling of sitting by the sea which is no surprise since he specializes in water photography & introducing brands to wild spaces.
He first began his journey in the creative industry by providing photography for free stock photography websites, and soon found a way to monetize his work in a disruptive industry. Since then, he’s worked for the legendary Chris Burkard and companies such as lululemon and Sperrys.
We talk to Jeremy about how his experience in the stock photography world has led him to where he is today, and give you a sneak peek of what it’s like being an adventure and travel photographer.
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She is a designer, comedian, performer, and educator on a mission to make the world a better place through her Meg-Tastic personality, which resonates throughout all aspects of her work.
She has worked with the likes of Buzzfeed, Google, and Slack, just to name a few, but has also taken on stages across the world, including Adobe Max, to teach and inspire others.
For her to have gotten here was not an easy feat. We talk about her journey of self discovery and breaking free from status quos in order to make a career that is not only fulfilling, but truly genuine to who she is as a unique individual.
If you feel stuck in your current career and feel like something is missing, I encourage you to listen to Meg’s story. Even if you’re truly fulfilled in your life and just need an inspirational pick-me-up, I also encourage you to listen to Meg’s story. So I’ll stop talking now, and let’s get on with the episode.
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Jill is the Social Media Editorial and Content Marketer at Later and honestly the sweetest person ever!
Social content can be very daunting, there’s so much going on and with all of the new feature updates and social change, it’s hard to know where to start, and if you’re even doing the right thing. But have no fear! Whether you are running a business, working in social media, or need some tips for your own personal branding or project, we gotcha covered.
I had the pleasure of recording this episode with Jill on an early Thursday morning where we talk all about best practices for social media and how to stay on top of the curve by identifying upcoming trends.
Every time I feel stuck or don’t understand a new social feature, I can always rely on Jill’s articles on the Later blog to help me out so you know that you can rely on her expertise.
Let’s get into it!
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Today, we have David Suh joining us on the podcast! If you’ve been on photography TikTok, there is a good chance you’ve come across David’s videos. While he is a portrait photographer based in Sacramento, CA, David’s TikTok content revolves around helping everyday women feel like their most beautiful selves through his fun, detailed posing tips, and portrait tutorials.
Since launching his account during the start of the pandemic, David has grown his account from 0 to a quarter of a million followers in his first month and has since surpassed the 1 million follower mark.
But this wasn’t some hack, and while it seems like the closest you can get to overnight success, there is a reason why his content connects with people.
We talk about his story on how he found his purpose through honing in and understanding his own personal brand, and the power that comes from understanding social landscapes and building trust with clients.
If you’re a photographer or business owner of any kind, I believe you will have some great takeaways from this episode. So grab a notepad, grab a drink, and let’s dive into this episode!
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Our guest today has founded his own company, been featured alongside Mercedes-Benz, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar released a course on how to get started creating 3D art and is on a mission to bring more sustainability and representation via virtual models through 3D art. Impressive? Well, he has done this all by the age of 16!
Lucas Klubb a Melbourne-based creative with a passion for graphic design in its 2D and 3D forms. He is the founder and artistic director of Klubb Visuals, which works on filter-creation, CGI avatar creation, and commercial graphic design. The young teen has worked with a multitude of clients and worked on many different passion projects throughout the years.
Lucas is wise beyond his years and shares valuable expertise on how he taught himself 3D art, the importance of passion projects, and leverage what you love as a way to generate leads, and gives us a snapshot into the possibilities of virtual reality.
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Can't believe this is the last episode of Season 2! Just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing guests and listeners. Your support means the world and I hope this podcast has brought you some sort of inspiration over the past year. Here at Pexels, we are all about moving forward and staying optimistic about what’s ahead. In this episode, we say an ode to 2020 and give you a sneak peek of the top visual trends to look out for in 2021 so you can get a head start. We talk about Pantone's Color of the Year and what that means to photographers, some of the most innovative shoots we've seen, and how people have managed to keep the creative juices flowing with one another through the community.
It's been one heck of a year and we have so much more in store for Season 3 - so stay tuned!
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Back again for the 2nd year is our annual Pexelspalooza! This year is bigger and better, with 10 epic challenges and $150000 in prizing to be won.
Our guest this week is one of our judges for our Masterpiece photo challenge, Ulrich Grill. Ulrich is a jack of all trades and a leader in the photography world, let alone a talented photographer himself who started shooting action sports. He is the founder of zooom productions, COOPH, and most recently, Red Bull Illume, known as “the world's greatest adventure and action sports imagery contest.”
We talk about the importance of finding your creative niche, and how that allowed him to craft a truly unique career path that marries all of his passions - sports, marketing/communications, and photography.
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Enter Pexelspalooza challenges: https://www.pexels.com/pexelspalooza
This week's episode is short and sweet but comes with a mighty challenge. Photographers - I challenge you to step in front of the camera and try out some self-portraits! While we may not be able to execute our shoots as per usual, this is a great opportunity to get outside of your comfort zone and test your creativity, not to mention improve your own directing skills by building empathy for your models. I give you my 3 self-portrait tips that are tested and true, so you can do it too.
Submit your photos to our 2nd annual Pexelspalooza, where we are giving away $15,000 in prizing: https://www.pexels.com/pexelspalooza
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While in-person interactions may be limited, it doesn't mean your creative career has to be! In this week's episode, your host Wendy unpacks 3 easy ways in which you can start investing in your own career. We summarize the key patterns and findings through 20 hours of interviewing with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things. Best of all, these easy tips don't require any startup costs, so you can start implementing them right away.
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