The Cracked Lens Podcast

To niche or not to niche? Jack of all trades and master of none, or niche and master one? That is the question today.

Slow season is inevitable as a freelancer but sometimes the season is a bit prolonged. In this episode we talk about some of the things to do to stay busying those times... and many off topic conversations.

Matt Jacob is a Bali based photographer with a passionfor capturing narratives through photography. He offers his audiences valuable insights into untold stories, inviting them into unfamiliar lives through aesthetically beautiful and meaningful images.Follow Armand:https://armandnour.comhttps://www.instagram.com/armandnourphoto Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/xnilasx/https://cobaltstudiospdx.com/https://www.nilasphotography.com/Follow Matt:https://mattjacobphotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/mattyj_ay/https://www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay

In this episode we talk about finding purpose, community and the start of Christian's photography career when he transitioned out of the military.Follow Armandhttps://armandnour.comhttps://www.instagram.com/armandnourphoto Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/xnilasx/https://cobaltstudiospdx.com/https://www.nilasphotography.com/Follow Christian:https://www.instagram.com/stories/c.o_media/

What a crazy and fun year it's been! Lot's of good and bad but mostly good and positive came from 2024. Join us as we discuss one of the better years we've both had and what 2025 has in store for us. Follow Armand https://armandnour.com https://www.instagram.com/armandnourphoto Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/xnilasx/ https://cobaltstudiospdx.com/ https://www.nilasphotography.com/

The age old question amongst photographers, Canon or Sony? Armand and Nick are team Sony while Michael and James are team Canon. Join us in this debate with our good friends and guests Nick Blair and James Walker.

Every career path is going to have some kind of challenge and photography is no exception to that rule. As we get further into this career choice the challenges only get tougher as the clients and jobs get bigger. No risk no reward.

Feeling burnt out? Feeling burnt out on social media? Maybe a combo of both? We talk about just that in this episode and the behind the scenes of being a photographer in the modern age.

Join us and Cody as we discuss the importance of face tattoos, your outward appearance and showing up as a professional as a photographer in different settings in the real world. We also touch on the topic of content vs art and the fine line of what it is in the modern day and what each medium means to us.

Who doesn't love to read some angry TikTok comments and talk about their crazy client stories? Join us and our guest Cody Keto as we do just that!