EP 5: Inside High-Budget Commercial Photography with Rob Gregory

In this episode, I sit down with commercial photographer Rob Gregory for a candid conversation about lighting techniques, creative growth, and the real-world challenges of building a photography career. From knowing when to shoot for free to mastering studio setups, Rob shares hard-earned insights and practical advice for photographers at any stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your work, this episode is packed with value.

Show Notes
Portrait Lighting Guide: https://www.lumauniversity.com/light-me-up
Rob’s Website: https://robgregoryfilm.com/
Rob’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robgregory/
Gear Matters - Peta Pixel Article: https://petapixel.com/2020/09/19/gear-doesnt-matter-actually-it-does/#:~:text=Gear%20absolutely%20matters%20when%20you,t%20be%20happy%20with%20either
National Wheelchair Softball Association: https://www.wheelchairsoftball.org/

00:00:00 – Intro: Rob's Story
00:08:30 – Personal Work Feeds Professional Jobs
00:12:13 – How to Get Started as a Commercial Photographer
00:19:47 – $15,000 vs $100,000 Dollar Jobs
00:22:34 – Photographing Caitlin Clark
00:26:54 – Specializing vs. Generalizing
00:30:27 – We Work with People We Like
00:34:10 – What is Your Time Worth?
00:38:28 – Should You Work with an Agent?
00:41:05 – Doing What You Love vs. Serving Your Market
00:44:45 – Special Offer
00:45:09 – Rob's "Creative-First" Approach to Photography
00:51:08 – The Benefits of Continuous Lighting vs. Strobes
01:01:10 – Why Gear Matters
01:11:03 – Do You Really Want to Be a Photographer?
01:16:22 – Rob's Work in Wheelchair Sports - Humanitarian Efforts
01:22:55 – Lightning Round
01:31:03 – Wrap Up

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