In this episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, host Daniel Jester brings a personal touch by inviting three of his students and teaching assistants from his product photography class at Art Center College of Design. The episode offers a rare glimpse into the educational journey and aspirations of budding photographers within the commercial and creative fields. Alejandra, Sion, and Timothy share their experiences, backgrounds, and what drives their passion for photography. From Sion's transition from street to product photography, Alejandra's use of photography as a healing tool, to Timothy's exploration of film, each story adds a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of image creation.

In this episode, Daniel discusses the upcoming Henry Stewart Photo Studio Operations event and highlights the theme of change in the event agenda. He explores the potential impact of AI and 3D in creative content production, emphasizing the power of 3D to transform the industry. Daniel reviews several sessions from the event, including discussions on shifting perspectives, embracing a talent-first mindset, and the boundary between creativity and production. He also discusses the sustainability benefits of 3D in product photography and the future of 3D models in product design and production. The episode concludes with a call for future guests on the podcast.

In this episode, Daniel Jester and Dan Urbano discuss their experiences teaching photography classes and the challenges they faced. They reflect on the importance of understanding the needs and knowledge levels of their students and adjusting their teaching accordingly. They also discuss the focus of their classes, including the importance of shooting product photography on white backgrounds and the role of software like Capture One. The conversation leads to a deeper exploration of personal artistic expression and the changing perception of creativity in today's society. The episode concludes with a reminder of the crucial role that imagery plays in e-commerce.

In this conversation, Daniel and Caydie discuss the importance of finding a niche in photography and the benefits it can bring. They explore the challenges and rewards of focusing on a specific genre, such as active lifestyle photography. Caydie shares her experience of niching down and how it has helped her curate her portfolio and attract clients. Caydie and Daniel discuss various topics related to the photography industry, including managing time and production on set, building a creative community, the importance of investing in creative teams, and exploring the future of e-commerce photography.

Back on January 3 2023, we released episode 94, predictions for 2023. In that episode I made some predictions about things that we might see happen in 2023 in the creative production industry, and in this episode we’re going to look back and see what we got right, what we got wrong, and then what I think that could mean for 2024.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Kelly Garthwaite of Redbull Media House and we talk empathy and vulnerability in the workplace, as well as what she often looks for in new talent to bring into the Red Bull roster.

A holiday special with lots of cozy 1990's themed holiday cheer! Featuring guests Lauren Stefaniak Smith and Suzy Weber.

Welcome to a new chapter in the e-commerce content creation podcast! THis is our first episode as an independent podcast and for this episode we’re going to talk a little bit about what that means. I’d like to share a little bit about my time with Creative Force, and what’s next for me personally and then close by telling you about a toy drive for a local business that could use your support during the holiday season. Welcome to episode 139 of the e-commerce content creation podcast.