197: Joseph Cultice - Snapshots of Success: A Pop Star Photographer's Guide to Capturing Music Legends
Author
Raymond Hatfield
Published
Tue 28 Apr 2020
Episode Link
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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