116. How Posting Instagram Reels led to Photo Campaigns for Converse & Vogue
THE 505 PODCAST16 Heinä 2024

116. How Posting Instagram Reels led to Photo Campaigns for Converse & Vogue

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Josh Aikan to the show! Josh is a fashion and portrait photographer, who's love of shooting film started from a young age. Josh originally moved out to LA for acting, but once the pandemic hit, he decided to completely change career paths and go all-in with photography. Over the last few years, Josh has really found his style as a photographer, and is now shooting massive campaigns for brands like Converse and Tilly's. Josh's laid back and humorous personality leads to a episode filled with great vibes.


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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

1:28 - Intro

3:00 - One Handed Crack

4:13 - Shooting Thomas Rhett’s Album Cover

5:48 - Why Josh loves shooting film

6:43 - How much film josh shoots on set

7:09 - Large set hierarchy

7:56 - How Josh builds report quickly on set

10:57 - Forming relationships on large sets

12:02 - Navigating between the photo and video team

14:55 - Going with the flow on set

16:18 - How Josh landed the Thomas Rhett album cover shoot

18:04 - Talking rates as a photographer

20:03 - How to raise your rates as a photographer

21:52 - Increase your value by working with a team

24:20 - How important lighting is in Photography

28:55 - Planning out shots before getting to set

30:40 - Still having a run and gun approach on set

32:29 - Gaining 140k followers in 2 months on Instagram

37:22 - Manifesting the work Josh is shooting today

38:54 - Working with Converse

40:32 - Your one post away

41:41 - Josh’s outreach strategy

44:03 - How to shoot what you want to shoot

47:08 - Become known for art you actually like to make

48:07 - Josh’s decision to take his camera everywhere changed everything

50:29 - Licensing Photos

53:01 - Josh’s go-to gear setup

55:18 - Lighting film photography

56:11 - Film Photography nightmare

58:01 - Differences in shooting Artists vs Clothing Brands

1:00:28 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

1:03:09 - Being competitive as a photographer

1:04:14 - Switching schools every year growing up

1:05:55 - It’s never too late to try something new

1:10:39 - Going all in with Photography

1:12:56 - Finding your style as a Photographer and niching down

1:16:34 - Shooting Stephon Diggs clothing brand

1:20:12 - Getting featured in Vogue America

1:21:07 - The notoriety a Vogue feature brings

1:22:43 - Shooting NYFW

1:26:06 - Getting international opportunities

1:28:47 - Shooting Tillys x NASCAR collab

1:30:47 - Brayden’s gambling addiction

1:32:20 - Kostas gives Josh his flowers

1:32:52 - What Josh hopes to improve on in the next 6-12 months

1:35:23 - Advice to your 18 year old self


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66. From Touring with The Chainsmokers to Directing Music Videos w/ THATONEBLONDKID

66. From Touring with The Chainsmokers to Directing Music Videos w/ THATONEBLONDKID

Rock nation welcome back to episode 66 of The 505 Podcast. Today we welcome a special guest. He’s a Filmmaker, Director, Agency Owner, all around social media beast. He’s got blonde hair and jumps out of planes on Mondays just for fun. Please welcome JEREMIAH DAVIS!!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT JEREMIAH HERE: https://www.instagram.com/thatoneblondkid/DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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65. How Apple Became the NUMBER ONE Brand in the World (& How YOU Can Too)

65. How Apple Became the NUMBER ONE Brand in the World (& How YOU Can Too)

This is the first podcast from space! Makes sense since were going to the moon. Today's pod we dive deep into Apple's branding and marketing strategies, and explain how to incorporate this into the content you make. STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-in COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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64. The Power of Storytelling: Create Content that Resonates and Inspires

64. The Power of Storytelling: Create Content that Resonates and Inspires

Story is everything. Here's how to tell them better.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok: Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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63. Lakers Season OVER, What's Next?! | Q&A #2

63. Lakers Season OVER, What's Next?! | Q&A #2

What's up Rock Nation! You asked, and we answered! Enjoy our second ever Q&ASTEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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62. Breaking the mold: How a 19-Year-Old is thriving as a Content Creator Without College | Loughh

62. Breaking the mold: How a 19-Year-Old is thriving as a Content Creator Without College | Loughh

Rock nation welcome back to Episode 61 of The 505 Podcast today we have a special guest. He is a steamer, a Youtuber, a gamer w/ 100 Thieves and has amassed a Tik Tok following of over 1.2 million. Everyone Please give a warm welcome to Lough!Lough's Socials: YouTube:  @loughh  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganlrobles/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @loughh  COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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61. Full-Time Job or Freelance, Which Should You Choose?

61. Full-Time Job or Freelance, Which Should You Choose?

Graduation is closely approaching for some of you! And that means starting to think about plans post school. Do you apply for a full-time job, or send it as a freelancer? We go through the pros and cons of both, and provide some tips to help you become more hirable!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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60. From Coding at MICROSOFT to Filming a COACHELLA DOCUMENTARY w/ Lanre Ako

60. From Coding at MICROSOFT to Filming a COACHELLA DOCUMENTARY w/ Lanre Ako

Welcome back Rock Nation! Today we have on our much cooler new roommate Lanre Ako. Lanre is a photographer and videographer from Sacramento, who has been touring with the DJ Fisher for the past year and a half. We barely see the guy because he’s on tour so much, so we’re happy to have him on the pod today!STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT LANRE HERE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanreako/DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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59. How to use AI to LEVEL UP as a Creator

59. How to use AI to LEVEL UP as a Creator

AI is here and we're officially all going to be out of a job... KIDDING! But these AI tools are pretty revolutionary and today we wanted to discuss how you can utilize these tools in your life as a creator.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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