{"id":2395,"date":"2019-01-22T01:28:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T01:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iconrefined.com\/?p=2395"},"modified":"2024-04-08T22:27:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T22:27:25","slug":"bti-023-featuring-commercial-photographer-ian-spanier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iconrefined.com\/bti-023-featuring-commercial-photographer-ian-spanier\/","title":{"rendered":"BTI #023: Featuring Commercial Photographer Ian Spanier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- iframe plugin v.5.2 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border:none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/8273783\/height\/100\/width\/\/thumbnail\/no\/render-playlist\/no\/theme\/custom\/tdest_id\/4427553\/custom-color\/87A93A\" height=\"100\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" 0=\"allowfullscreen\" 1=\"webkitallowfullscreen\" 2=\"mozallowfullscreen\" 3=\"oallowfullscreen\" 4=\"msallowfullscreen\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p>In this episode of Beyond the Image, host James Patrick chats with fellow commercial photographer Ian Spanier about the development of his career and brand.<\/p>\n<p>Ian majored in photography in college and worked as a photo editor for a variety of publications in New York before he launched his own photo career. Self-taught as a photographer, he has gone on to work for clients including MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Shape Magazine, Muscle &amp; Fitness, Psychology Today, Oxygen Magazine, Time Inc. and more.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Ian has grown into a speaker and educator sharing his technical and business insights with appearances at PPA, NY Photo Expo, Canon and B&amp;H Photo.<\/p>\n<p>During this interview, James and Ian discuss the importance of learning the business side of photography, how to develop a visual identity as a creative professional and the importance of continuous brand development.<\/p>\n<p>Ian Spanier&#8217;s upcoming speaking engagements include:<br \/> &#8211; Jan 29, Canon Costa Mesa<br \/> &#8211; Feb 12, Canon Burbank<br \/> &#8211; Feb 26, Canon Costa Mesa<br \/> &#8211; Mar 14-15, Salt Lake City at Pictureline<br \/> &#8211; Mar 25-29, Santa Fe Workshop<\/p>\n<p>Fore more information on Ian, his work and his upcoming workshops please visit IanSpanier.com or check him out on Instagram @ianspanier<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to subscribe for future episodes discussing how you develop your brand, market your brand and further profit from your brand as an artist! 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