Shoot Wisely the Creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
Hosted by photographer and documentarian Amir Ebrahimi, the Shoot Wisely Podcast explores the creative process through honest conversations with artists, filmmakers, photographers, designers, writers, and other inspiring creators.
With more than 20 years of production experience, Amir has traveled the world documenting a wide range of stories, from covering the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, to producing social issue campaigns for the Ethiopian Health Ministry, to extensive NBA coverage on and off the court, and documenting life inside Cambodian orphanages.
Each episode dives into the journey behind the work: the experiences, struggles, inspirations, and moments that shaped each guest’s creative path. While the show has a strong focus on photographers, cinematographers, and visual storytellers, the conversations remain open to creators from every discipline who are driven by curiosity and the need to make something meaningful.
Shoot Wisely is less about rigid interviews and more about authentic dialogue exploring the who, what, where, and why behind creativity, with occasional insight into the tools and techniques each artist uses along the way.
At its core, the podcast exists to inspire people to create fearlessly, think deeply, and ultimately, shoot wisely.
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Episodes
28 episodes
28 Pascal Printing, The importance of printing to display your work and building community.
Today I'm joined by Pascal, founder of Pascal's Printing in Los Angeles—a photographer, printer, snowboarder, and one of the people helping keep photographic culture alive in a very real and tangible way.We live in a time when millions o...
27 Candice Kaye, standing at the forefront of textile design.
From Toronto to Textiles: The Artistic Journey of Candace Kaye. Join us in this inspiring episode as Candace K shares her creative evolution from a dancer in Toronto to a celebrated textile and mural artist. Discover how her e...
26 Amir Ebrahimi recaps documenting DTLA 2020
Documenting 2020: A Personal Reflection on Los Angeles and LifeThis solo episode explores Amir Ebrahimi’s deeply personal journey through 2020, a year marked by tragedy, chaos, and profound change. Through vivid storytelling, A...
25 Enrico Busto - From Marketing Executive to Handmade Hats
In this episode of Shoot Wisely, I sit down with Enrico Busto of Busto & Sun in Topanga, California workshop to talk about the journey from stability to craftsmanship, and what it really means to build a life around passion and purpose....
24 Mara Ohara - Tattoo artist, actor, model, and creative who’s built a life around transformation and storytelling.
Mara O’Hara isn’t easy to define. She’s a tattoo artist, actor, model, and creative who’s built a life around transformation and storytelling. With multiple feature films already under her belt and three more in production this year alon...
23 Jonathan Harper - Building a career and authentic connections within the car community in LA and New York
The Creative Journey of Automotive Photographer Jonathan HarperDiscover how Jonathan Harper’s childhood fascination with cars grew into a thriving career in automotive photography, blending film and digital work to ...
22 REO - Exploring the Art and Future of AI
Exploring the Art and Future of AI with REODive into a thought-provoking conversation with REO, an innovative artist blending traditional skills with cutting-edge AI technology. We explore his background, views on digi...
21 Inside The Alfa with filmmakers Aidan de Cadenet & Lukas Dong
Shoot Wisely Podcast — A conversation with Aidan de Cadenet & Lukas DongIn this special in-person episode of Shoot Wisely, I sit down with filmmaker Aidan de Cadenet and director Lukas Dong to talk about...
20 TONY CONCEP - Street culture, global marketing, and reconnecting with the African diaspora.
In this episode, Tony Concep shares his journey as an artist rooted in street culture, his career in marketing, and his dedication to reconnecting African art with the African diaspora. We explore the power of community, the influence of tec...
19 DGR - The Power of Community and Culture, more than just a dapper motorcycle ride.
The Power of Community and Culture in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.Join us for an insightful discussion with Don Leonhardt and Luke Barr as they share the emotional and logistical journey behind organizing the Los Angeles...
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18 Samantha Jacob - Wedding Photography & Building a lasting brand
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & BUILDING A LASTING BRANDNavigating Creativity and Business as a Modern Photographer with Samantha JacobDiscover how Samantha Jacob, a versatil...
17 Justus West - Exploring the Art of Making Music and Community Building
Exploring the Art of Making Musicand Community Building with Justus West. In this episode, guitarist and producer Justus shares insights into his musical journey, the challenges of mastering gu...
16 Bart Kuykens - Car and Portrait Photographer
Exploring Photography, Cars, and Cultures with Bart Kuykens.Delve into the world of visual storytelling, automotive passion, and cultural insights with renowned photographer Bart Kuykens. This ...
15 Tony Menias - Travel Photographer never looked back from leaving Medical field.
How to Embrace Your Creative Journey: Insights from Tony MeniasDiscover how Tony Menias transformed his life from medicine to photography, faced challenges, and found inspiration. Perfect for aspiring creatives seeking guidance....
14 Samantha Jacob - Wedding and Life style photographer
Episode 14 — Samantha Jacobs Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer. In Episode 14 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with wedding and lifestyle photographer Samantha Jacobs to talk about taking a leap of faith — leaving her...
13 Mathew Stuko - Sports Producer
Episode 13 — Mathew Stucko, Emmy-winning producer.In Episode 13 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with Emmy-winning producer Mathew Stucko to break down the mindset of determination and what it really takes to run a podcast ...
12 Reilly Balcom - New Age creator
Episode 12 — Reilly BalcomIn Episode 12 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with up-and-coming creator Reilly Balcom to talk about building momentum in the early stages of a creative career.We discuss what it means to d...
11 Host Amir Ebrahimi on producing a Podcast
Episode 11 — Shoot Wisely Host Amir EbrahimiIn Episode 11 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I step out from behind the questions and into the guest seat to reflect on the journey of building and running the podcast.This episode is a ca...
10 Thanasis Petrakis UFC/NBA Videographer
Episode 10 — Thanasis Petrakis, UFC/NBA Videographer In Episode 10 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with videographer Thanasis Petrakis to talk about capturing some of the most iconic moments in modern sports history.<...
09 Adam Berstein Legendary NBA photographer of 30+ years
Episode 09 — Andrew D. BernsteinIn Episode 09 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with legendary NBA photographer Andrew D. Bernstein to talk about a career spent documenting basketball history from courtside.We discuss his cl...
08 Tony Menias - Leaving the Medical field to be a full time Photographer
Episode 08 — Tony Mendias Street/Travel PhotographerIn Episode 08 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with photographer Tony Mendias to talk about his decision to leave the medical field and pursue a career in photography — a ...
07 Khary Mason retired Homicide Detective turned Photographer
Episode 07 — Khary Mason, retired Homicide Detective turned Photographer. In Episode 07 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with retired homicide detective Khary Mason to discuss how photography and writing became tools f...
06 Jake Ricker Golden Gate Bridge Street Film Photographer
Episode 06 — Jake Ricker (Documenting the Golden Gate Bridge on film)In Episode 06 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with photographer Jake Ricker to discuss his multi-year project documenting the Golden Gate Bridge entirely...
