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In this international episode of Artist Date, Nicole sits down with the wildly talented Joyce Charat, a French-born, LA-based fashion and beauty photographer making serious waves in the commercial and editorial world.
Together, they dive into:
- Joyce’s journey from skateboarding videographer to full-time fashion photographer
- How she transitioned from film school to discovering a love for Photoshop
- The highs and lows of pitching major clients (and how to do it well)
- Her lighting preferences, favorite modifiers, and go-to gear
- Building a portfolio that aligns with your dream clients
- The real talk on pricing, licensing, and quoting commercial jobs
- Her jaw-dropping shoot with a giraffe in Kenya (yes, really)
- Why she believes every photographer should be doing test shoots
- Editing, retouching, and what makes or breaks an image in post
- Staying creatively inspired, avoiding burnout, and what’s next for her career
Whether you're dreaming of shooting fashion, refining your lighting skills, or figuring out how to land those top-tier clients, this conversation is packed with wisdom, transparency, and inspiration.
Follow Joyce Charat:
Instagram: @joycevisuals
Website: joycecharat.com
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