A Pop Star Photographer's Guide to Capturing Music Legends with Joseph Cultice

The Beginner Photography Podcast

The Beginner Photography Podcast
A Pop Star Photographer's Guide to Capturing Music Legends with Joseph Cultice
Apr 28, 2020
Raymond Hatfield

#197 Joseph Cultice is a creative commercial pop star photographer who has shots print and advertising campaigns for bands like no doubt, Ozzy Osborne, Kelly Clarkson, juicy J, 3oh3, moby, Korn, Enrique Iglesias, Marilin Manson, Christina Aguilera, Joe Satriani, nine-inch nails, Rod Stewart, Garbage, beck, kid rock, Boy George, sting, brjork, Outcast, the chemical brothers, The Jonas Brothers, Jeff Lynne, and Beyonce, just to name a few. Today we talk about what it takes to take photos of pop stars.

 In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • How Joseph got started in photography
  • When Joseph Cultice knew photography would play a major role in his life
  • What Joseph Cultice struggled with most when getting started in photography
  • What is the job description of a pop star photographer
  • Who reaches out to start a campaign for a musical artist
  • How to build report when working with new artists
  • How much of the final image comes from Joseph Cultice’s vision vs the bands vision
  • A misconception most people would be surprised to learn about being a pop star photographer
  • One of the most challenging shoots Joseph Cultice has had and how he handled it
  • How to create images unique for each artist while still keeping consistency across your body of work
  • How Joseph Cultice knows if he did a good job

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