How to Develop a Creative Style That Actually Gets You Hired ft. Vuhlandes
· 1 h 11 min
Episode How to Develop a Creative Style That Actually Gets You Hired ft. Vuhlandes
Get 2 extra months of Artlist free when you use our code on an annual subscription: https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970 What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by photographer, filmmaker, and director Vuhlandez. We talk about how personal work helped him develop a style that stands out, how Detroit shaped his creative voice, and why making work for yourself can ultimately lead to bigger opportunities. We also get into taste, creativity, building a career without chasing trends, and how his battle with cancer changed his relationship with work and what really matters. Check Out Vuhlandes Here: https://www.instagram.com/vuhlandes/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:13 – Being a Filmmaker vs. a “Content Creator” 04:07 – Using YouTube as a Creative Outlet 05:28 – Why Creatives Need to Stop Waiting for Permission 05:57 – How Vuhlandes Developed His Photography and Filmmaking Skills 09:23 – When Vuhlandes First Picked Up a Camera 10:57 – Turning a Passion for Cameras Into a Career 13:10 – Getting Paid for Creative Work for the First Time 13:56 - Artlist 14:38 – Moving From Detroit to LA and Starting Over 18:11 – What It Feels Like When the Opportunities Don’t Come 20:33 – How Growing Up in Detroit Shaped Vuhlandes’ Style 23:23 – Why Staying True to Where You’re From Matters 24:53 – The Opportunities That Come From Building an Audience 27:24 – The Chip on Vuhlandes’ Shoulder That Keeps Him Creating 31:48 – Why Personal Work Is So Important for Getting Hired 33:40 – Creating a Photography Book From 13 Years of Work 35:19 – How Vuhlandes Got Better as a Photographer 38:12 – Why Shooting Wide Open Isn’t Always Better 41:09 – How to Develop a Better Eye for Photography 43:54 – Why Making Art for Yourself Leads to Better Work 45:08 – The Danger of Creating Only for Views and Engagement 46:14 – Why Shooting the Same Places Can Make You More Creative 48:44 – What Vuhlandes Wants His YouTube Channel to Become 51:11 – Creating Without Feeling Pressure to Post Every Week 52:52 – The Film Vuhlandes Made About His Cancer Journey 57:38 – The Response to Sharing Something So Personal Online 58:31 – What Helped Vuhlandes Through Cancer 1:01:42 – Advice for Someone Going Through Something Similar 1:03:48 – How Cancer Changed Vuhlandes’ Relationship With Work 1:07:22 – Moving to New York and Entering a New Chapter 1:09:55 – What Vuhlandes Would Tell His 18-Year-Old Self If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/
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