Building a Photography Career in the Music Industry | Ramon Piquero of R54 Photos

About this episode

Jason Lanier interviews Ramon Piquero about building a photography career in the music industry.

What does it REALLY take to make it as a photographer in the music and entertainment industry?In this episode of Jason Lanier Unfiltered, Jason sits down with renowned hip hop and rap photographer Ramon Piquero of R54 Photos to discuss the realities of building a career photographing some of the biggest names in music. From networking and getting your work in front of the right people, to surviving the feast-or-famine nature of creative industries, this episode is packed with real-world advice for photographers, filmmakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs trying to carve out a lasting career.Jason and Ramon also dive into:• How to break into the music industry as a photographer • Why networking and relationships matter more than ever • Building a business without relying on social media • The importance of mixing corporate and artistic clients for stable income • Why humility and professionalism open more doors than ego ever will • How persistence and consistency can change your entire career • What separates photographers who survive from those who burn out This is an honest conversation about creativity, business, survival, and staying grounded while chasing success in…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Lanier

Guest: Ramon Piquero

Topics covered

• photography career
• music industry
• networking
• creative industries
• business advice
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• photography
• music
• networking
• business
• creatives
• entrepreneurs
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: R54 Photos

Places: music industry, entertainment industry

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