by demoviewer | Jul 24, 2025 | Beyond the Image
The best and the worst portfolio reviews I’ve ever had in my career were actually both with the same exact client – just three years apart from one another. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I unpack what made each of these portfolio reviews so...
by demoviewer | Jul 16, 2025 | Beyond the Image
I just had my work stolen by another photographer who tried to pass it off and claim it was their own work. It all started when I received a DM from one of his past clients letting me know that this individual had my work posted on his Instagram profile and was...
by demoviewer | Jul 10, 2025 | Beyond the Image
In this episode of Beyond the Image, I dive headfirst into the AI-manipulated Bezos wedding photos — not just as a viral moment, but as a symbol of something much deeper: the collapse of trust in visual media. From AI-generated fantasies to influencers selling fake...
by demoviewer | Jul 2, 2025 | Beyond the Image
Once considered the pinnacle of photographic achievement, shooting for magazines has drastically changed. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I’m pulling back the curtain on what the editorial landscape really looks like today—shrinking budgets, sponsored...
by demoviewer | Jun 26, 2025 | Beyond the Image
On the surface, shooting celebrities or high-profile athletes seems like a golden ticket to a stronger portfolio. But here’s the truth: it’s not the name—it’s the image. In this episode, I break down the myth that photographing celebrities or...
by demoviewer | Jun 18, 2025 | Beyond the Image
After photographing over 800 magazine covers and producing countless brand campaigns, James Patrick knows the one thing that separates pros from pretenders: being prepared. In this episode of Beyond the Image, James opens up his on-location camera bag and breaks down...
