Golden Hour

New York based creative, Sara Dietschy, broke on to the YouTube scene in 2016 as she produced a daily vlog and never looked back. Being a highly respected YouTuber herself, she has collaborated with large names in the space such as iJustine, Gary Vaynerchuck, MKBHD and countless others. While many of her videos focus on tech gear, she continues to follow creative pursuits outside of the genre that she is most known for. In this episode we discuss her balance between passion projects and commercial work, her fellow YouTuber & professional skateboarder fiance, John Hill, and her journey from an engineering student to one of YouTube's most recognizable personalities. CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Kyle Meshna is a travel photographer and cinematographer who specializes in long exposure photography and commercial filmmaking. While balancing his day job at Google and his passion for content creation, Kyle shares how he navigates his two very different worlds. He is also a member of the Shooters Community (@bay.shooters), where photographers and content creators around the world connect, share knowledge, and inspire other creatives. In this episode, Kyle gives advice to aspiring content creators and urges them to be true to themselves when perfecting their craft.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Tyler Carey, or better known on social as Davis Tyler (@dvstylr), is a creator who has his hand in multiple aspects of the content production industry. In his personal work, he has discovered a love for film photography where he shoots primarily landscape and portrait photos. Additionally, Tyler is a videographer and editor for one of the most high-visibility female YouTube content creators and tech reviewers, iJustine. In this episode, Tyler shares not only how he found a love for a specific photography niche, but also how to take every opportunity you get and make the most of it.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Justin Wylie is a DOP and visual storyteller, who made the visit to PolarPro’s headquarters all the way from Nashville, TN. He has worked for over ten years as a commercial cinematographer, participating in everything from large-scale productions to small grass-roots projects. Justin’s goal as a director of photography is to partner with storytellers who bring stories to life that inform, connect, challenge, and bring about empathy and life-change in the hearts of the audience.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Eddie Melendez, known also as EMT Films, is a photographer and videographer who specializes in mobile content creation. As someone who has found a home in a niche part of the industry, Eddie shares how you can achieve a career as a full-time creative, with just the use of your cell phone. Eddie explains how he balances his two creative career paths between content creation and playing in a band, as well as lends advice on how to succeed as a beginning creator. CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Matt Gonzalez is a tech reviewer and the Creative Director of Jon Rettinger's YouTube channel which serves content to over one and a half million subscribers, multiple times a week. He shares his journey of how he landed in the YouTube space- from getting his start with Mac Rumors to now hosting his own personal tech channel. Matt lends advice on how to make your content unique, and what to do to differentiate yourself amongst the crowd.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

M. Brandon Lee is a YouTuber, sound engineer, and businessman who has found success in the industry from hosting his YouTube channel, This is Tech Today. As someone who used to consider himself an introvert, Brandon speaks about how he broke out of his shell by challenging himself to get out there and begin creating. In this episode, he shares his philosophy on how to maintain a successful channel and how he figured out a way to have a sustainable career, not only in the YouTube space, but in other industries as well.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Andrew Jones is the brand developer and president of Deity Microphones. From getting his start as a wedding photographer, to working in reality television, Andrew has spent time working across several segments of the industry. As a creative who eventually discovered his true love of audio when working on set, Andrew then dedicated his career to focusing on this passion. Andrew shares not only the journey of how he got to where he is now, but also offers his personal advice on how to be a creative that aspires to inspire others.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

PhotoJoseph is a successful photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber, and educator. He specializes in providing an educational platform that offers information on photo software, hardware, and technique. As someone who has built his career through the foundation of his various successful websites, he shares why it is important to have your own and how to thrive as a creator in an evolving industry.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Jamey Price is an Automotive and Motorsport photographer who has worked across 17 different countries, plus most of the continental United States during his 8 years as a professional photographer. As someone whose previous career was to be in front of the camera as a horse racing jockey and exercise rider, Jamey found that his success behind the camera was just as sweet. In this episode, Jamey shares what it’s like to work in his unique industry and how to set yourself apart among the crowd.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Skyler is an award-winning photographer and director based out of Los Angeles. He has traveled the globe for over 12 years shooting, directing, and editing projects for world-class clients. As someone who strives for perfection in everything he does, Skyler gives an inside look into the food photography industry and shares how his love for both food and art paved the way for his successful career. CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Recording live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Dave sits down with Greg Farnum- the host and face of LensProTogo and Lens Rentals. This YouTube channel covers all things photography and video related, from camera and lens tests to tutorials and how-to's. Greg shares his journey post-film school and offers advice on how to succeed as a creator in both the freelance and YouTube spaces.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Alex is an entrepreneur and YouTuber who strives to combine her love for content creation with her passion for running a successful business. Alex's tagline is, "create for a cause" because she works to intersect the pillars of creativity and social good through her work. As someone who has founded her YouTube channel on the 3 components of creativity, business, and purpose she explains how these different aspects can be combined to achieve one common goal.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Connor is an editor and videographer who has worked alongside some familiar faces of the Golden Hour Podcast. From getting his start as an editor on Kinotika, to working with Armando Ferreira, Connor has had his hand in some of the most popular tech and gear review channels on YouTube. As a creator who is actively working to establish his own destiny, Connor shares tips & advice on how you can transition from being a counterpart/co-creator into a venture all of your own.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Ben and Nikki are photographers and content creators, who travel all over North America in their beautiful custom made van. In this episode, they share the ups and downs of van life, how to live a healthy lifestyle on the road, and succeed as creatives that are always on the go.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Sam Elkins is a L.A. based portrait and commercial photographer, who has worked with huge brands such as Squarespace, Volvo, Uber, and Google-- to name a few. With a combined reach across his social channels nearing 1 million, Sam shares how he got started in the industry, as well as the secret to gaining success and maintaining it.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Kelsey Johnson’s (@heykelseyj) whimsical combination of landscapes with human portraiture has been described by others as fairytale-esque, dreamlike, peaceful and full of wanderlust - drawing an organic accumulation of 165k+ followers across her social platforms. Kelsey explains how she uses photography as a creative outlet to document her life and how she turned her passion for adventure into a long-term career.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Ben is a freelance director and cinematographer, who strives to make his commercial work stand out for his clients. He considers himself to be a dream-maker, since his workflow consists of taking a goal, concept, or idea and bringing it to life through the visual art of filmmaking.CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Armando, or Mondo Bytes, has been running a successful YouTube channel for over 6 years. He got his start as a tech reviewer and has since catered his content towards the art of filmmaking amassing over 400 thousand in the process. As someone who initially turned a hobby into a profession, Armando lends some great advice on how to maintain a successful career as an online content creator. CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support

Marc Donahue broke into the creative industry over 7 years ago with his project Dream Music II which has gathered over 2.2 million views to date on YouTube. Since then, he has made strides in the stop motion and hyper-lapse niche. CONTACT UShttps://www.ghp.fm/contactFOLLOW DAVEhttps://linktr.ee/davemazeFOLLOW CONNORhttps://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support