From Film School to Fashion Fame: How Joyce Charat Built Her Photography Empire
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In this international episode of Artist Date, I sit 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, we 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, favourite 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.
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📍 Follow Joyce on Instagram: @joycevisuals
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