Joyce Charat: Lighting, Pitching & Chasing Big Dreams

Signup for a Flodesk trial and save 50%: nicolelovesflodesk.com In this international episode of Artist Date, Nicole sits down with the wildly talented Joyce Charat, a French-born, LA-based fashion and beauty photographer making serious waves in the commercial and editorial world.   Together, they dive into: Joyce’s journey from skateboarding videographer to full-time fashion photographer   How she transitioned from film school to discovering a love for Photoshop   The highs and lows of pitching major clients (and how to do it well)   Her lighting preferences, favorite modifiers, and go-to gear   Building a portfolio that aligns with your dream clients   The real talk on pricing, licensing, and quoting commercial jobs   Her jaw-dropping shoot with a giraffe in Kenya (yes, really)   Why she believes every photographer should be doing test shoots   Editing, retouching, and what makes or breaks an image in post   Staying creatively inspired, avoiding burnout, and what’s next for her career Whether you're dreaming of shooting fashion, refining your lighting skills, or figuring out how to land those top-tier clients, this conversation is packed with wisdom, transparency, and inspiration.   Follow Joyce Charat:   Instagram: @joycevisuals Website: joycecharat.com    Love this episode? Share it on social and tag us @artistdatepodcast + @nicoleromanoffphoto to let us know your biggest takeaway.

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