Creative Beginnings: Chereine’s journey started in fashion but evolved through various creative fields, including theatre and prosthetics, before finding her passion in beauty makeup.

Beyond the Face: Chereine shares insights into her book Beyond the Face, which is a homage to her unique upbringing and the artistic influences that have shaped her. The book represents a deep dive into her soul-searching journey and explores the quirkiness of beauty and makeup.

Balancing Client Briefs with Creative Freedom: Chereine discusses how she navigates creative briefs for commercial work, blending her own artistic vision with the client's needs. She shares how she stays flexible and adaptable, ensuring she meets the expectations of both the photographer and client.

The Importance of Team Dynamics: Building strong, trusting relationships with the team is key to a successful shoot, as Chereine emphasizes the importance of good communication and collaboration on set.

Persistence in the Creative Industry: Chereine offers advice to aspiring makeup artists, urging them to stay persistent and determined, even when faced with challenges or moments of self-doubt. She reflects on how her 20+ years of experience have shaped her career and approach to creativity.

From Street Art to Photography: Lucy’s journey began as a high school street artist, which led to her discovering her love for photography, particularly studio lighting.

Lighting and Control: Lucy shares her passion for studio lighting and how controlling the elements in a shot brings her the most satisfaction. She prefers flash over constant light, allowing her to craft the exact image she envisions.

Creative Process: Learn how Lucy approaches shoots, from pitching for big campaigns to preparing for a high-pressure shoot in Bangkok for Sun Silk. Her meticulous planning and the ability to stay calm in new environments were key to her success.

The Power of Collaboration: Lucy emphasizes the importance of a positive team dynamic on set, noting how a bad attitude can spoil the creative process, while a supportive environment leads to better results.

Women in Photography: Lucy reflects on her experience as a woman in the photography industry, recognizing the progress that has been made and how she’s found success by creating a safe space for herself to thrive.

Business Advice: Lucy offers some practical advice for emerging photographers: raise your rates, read contracts thoroughly, and learn to manage the business side of photography to ensure long-term success.

Personal Branding: Jarred discusses how personal branding is now just as important as technical skills, helping photographers and creatives stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

Creative Collaboration: A strong creative team is vital. Jarred highlights the importance of collaboration with makeup artists, hair stylists, and other creatives to create a successful shoot.

Leveraging Opportunities: He shares how he leverages every shoot to build his brand, create compelling content, and celebrate others in the industry.

Adapting to Change: As commercial photography evolves, Jarred talks about the importance of adapting to new technologies like AI and mobile phones and how these changes impact the industry.

Advice for New Photographers: Jarred encourages photographers to start creating the work they want to be known for, even if they’re just beginning, and to experiment without waiting for clients to give them permission.

Commercial photography is more than just taking pictures; it involves a lot of behind-the-scenes teamwork and business strategy.

Lyn saw a gap in the podcast world for conversations specifically about commercial photography, especially in Australia.

The podcast will feature a variety of guests, including emerging photographers, creative directors, makeup artists, and stylists.

Communication and collaboration are key elements on set to make a photo shoot run smoothly and ensure client satisfaction.

Expect to hear stories and insights from both seasoned professionals and up-and-coming talents in the commercial photography world.