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This week we talk about the mental fuel that keeps us going creatively, like watching T-Pain live-streaming on Twitch making his music whilst working on our own stuff. There’s something powerful about seeing other creatives in their flow that helps us stay in ours.

We also reflect on Matt’s recent holiday where he brought along his very first camera, curious to see if the tech still holds up today. In the video version of this episode, we showcase some of the photos he shot and talk about whether gear from the past can still deliver in 2025.

But the core of this episode is a conversation around the freelance mindset. What it really takes to stay self-employed long-term. We cover everything from living below your means and the dangers of lifestyle inflation, to how important gratitude, financial buffers, and grounded expectations are for longevity. The real win in freelancing? Staying in the game.

CHAPTERS

02:43 - The Creative Process: Insights from T-Pain and Tory Lanez

06:57 - Rediscovering Old Tools: A Journey with My First Camera

12:49 - The Value of Experience: Old Cameras and New Perspectives

17:55 - Skill vs. Equipment: The Balance in Photography

18:25 - The Evolution of Camera Technology

21:41 - Understanding Creative Success

31:11 - Mindset and Expectations in Creativity

39:02 - Financial Wisdom for Creatives

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In this episode, we dive into a very important question: Do you need a degree to make it in the creative industry?

Coming from Cameron & Matt who have University degrees, we unpack what those degrees actually did for us, if anything, and whether we’d still recommend university in today’s creative landscape. We talk about what degrees can offer vs. what real-world experience teaches you, whether clients actually care about your qualifications, and how you can break into the creative field even if you never step foot in a lecture hall.

We also catch up on Matt’s recent visit to CameraWorld—an event for getting hands-on with the newest camera tech, software updates from Capture One, as well as Cameron’s thoughts on his latest gear pickup: the Sony A7C II and Cameron starting a new YouTube channel! (link below)

Cameron's new YouTube video: https://youtu.be/SKc5Hh1EmUM?si=LOY_thnEI0m3G1T0

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Louis Browne is on the show! Louis is a Director and photographer whose client list includes Gucci, Dior, Adidas, Nike, Rolling Stone, and more. Known for his choppy, mixed-media style and genre-spanning career—from music to global fashion campaigns—Louis shares his experience navigating the creative industry on both sides of the world from the London to NYC and beyond.

We unpack the key differences between the UK and US creative markets, how your creative taste often outpaces your technical skill, and why personal projects still hold the most weight when it comes to growth, fulfilment, and landing meaningful work. Louis also opens up about preparing your shoots properly, and how the person you're shooting might be the world's next superstar as Louis recalls shooting with Billie Eilish before the fame.

We also get into Louis transition from photography to directing, what that shift demanded creatively and mentally, and why being crystal clear on your ideas is everything when it comes to pitching to clients. Should you be repped by agencies, or is it more valuable to build your own momentum? From hard-earned lessons on set to treating every shoot like it could lead to the next breakthrough, this conversation is full of honest insights for creatives at any level.

00:00 - Living in New York vs. London

06:18 - Shooting Stormzy at the Met Gala

12:41 - Why move from the UK to the US

21:26 - Differences in Photography Markets: US vs. UK

24:05 - Balancing Personal Projects and Commercial Work

28:43 - What should new Creatives focus on?

40:01 - Memorable Shoots: Enjoyment VS Output

44:48 - Lessons Learned the Hard Way

49:32 - Approach to Directing

56:04 - Understanding the Director's Role in Commercials

58:00 - Do you need to be repped to land big projects

01:03:42 - Creating Natural Interactions with Subjects

01:08:15 - Why you should post your work

01:12:23 - Finding Creative Space and Inspiration

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This week, we’re talking about the chaos of post-production! The part of the process where creativity can either flow or freeze. Whether you’re editing photos or video, one of the hardest challenges is choosing a direction when there are so many possible versions of the same piece.

We explore how to stay clear-headed during the edit, why culling is more emotional than technical, and how Matt helps his mentees level up by editing their work to show what could be improved. Matt also shares how he uses the music of the artist he’s photographing as a guide to shape the energy, tone, and final look of the images.

We wrap with a conversation around developing your creative style, and how it doesn’t arrive all at once, but emerges gradually as you keep making, shaping, and editing your work.

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In this episode, we dive into the spaces that shape us as creatives, starting with Cameron’s move into a new house and setting up a home office filled with Marvel and comic book memorabilia. We talk about how much your workspace influences your mindset, creativity, and output.

Matt shares his recent trip to a Capture One photography event, where he got hands-on with their new software tools and tested the unreleased Fuji GFx100RF... spoiler it's great!

We also celebrate a huge milestone for Matt, his highest revenue month EVER since starting his photography career 7 years ago. We unpack what’s changed, what’s working, and how creating consistent social content, reaching out to agencies and shooting personal projects helped open those doors.

From creative spaces to career peaks, this episode is a celebration of momentum, mindset, and what’s next.

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This week, we’re talking about something every creative deals with... comparison. Whether it’s watching others land big jobs, seeing crazy skills on social media, or second-guessing your own work before posting, it’s easy to fall into the trap.

We break down:

• How comparison affects us personally

• Why it can sometimes be useful for growth

• The difference between inspiration and self-sabotage

• How to stop it from holding you back from uploading your work

Plus, we share behind-the-scenes stories from our recent projects! Cameron’s Lamborghini film shoot and Matt’s Puma campaign before the London Marathon.

If you’ve ever found yourself holding back because you’re worried your work doesn’t “stack up,” this one’s for you.

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This week’s episode is packed with updates from the creative world (and our own lives!). We dive into the brand new Sony 50-150mm f2.0 GM lens, a powerhouse zoom lens that's got everyone talking... and whether the £3,799 price tag is really worth it.

We also catch up on some big personal milestones:

• Matt shares his experience taking his Dad on-set, and shooting a cover with one of England's top rugby players. A dream job for a lifelong rugby fan.

• Cameron talks about pulling off a midnight Lamborghini shoot, and shares the feeling of finally posting one of his 3D projects publicly after a year of learning Blender.

  
  

Plus plenty more stories, insights, and laughs along the way.
Our first remote video episode — and we’re just getting started!

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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 online

We’re pulling from real experiences and industry lessons we’ve learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! Enjoy!

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