"It's all relationships... learn the camera, definitely. But then invest your time in relationships." — Jamie Green
Jamie Green didn't pick up a camera until 2017. Before that, he was building a social enterprise sleepwear label in Melbourne. A move to Byron Bay, photos of his wife for Instagram, and one brand asking "can you do that for us?" turned into a whirlwind career. He has shot campaigns across Europe, a GQ cover with Cody Simpson, Oprah for People, and celebrity work for Netflix, all while being based in a small surf town in Byron Bay.
In this episode, Jamie and Arielle get into the side of photography that has nothing to do with settings. They cover why building trust with talent matters more than a technically perfect shot, how he burnt out shooting five days a week through Covid and stepped back from his career, and the beach swim that led to shooting Oprah. He also explains how meeting Greg Williams changed his whole approach, and what "rolling the dice" on a Paris trip actually looks like. It's an honest look at building a global photography career on relationships, the long game, and the myth of overnight success.
INSIDE THE EPISODE:
0:00 — Intro: Meet Jamie Green
01:10 — From a Sleepwear Label to Shooting for Spell
04:50 — The Covid Boom, Paris & the GQ Cover Call
08:09 — How Jamie Builds Trust with Celebrities
12:39 — Tethering, Burnout & Building the Byron Barn
17:30 — Hitting Pause, Then Shooting Oprah
21:27 — Greg Williams & Going Documentary-Style
24:44 — Rolling the Dice in Paris
29:12 — The Long Game: Seeds, Euros & Family Travel
35:26 — Fluid Style, Big Goals & Proving Doubters Wrong
41:39 — Artists, Brands & Reading the Room
45:07 — Shooting for the Archive with Sam
48:56 — NYC Time & the Overnight Success Myth
53:45 — The Netflix Airport Dash
56:54 — Where to Find Jamie, Film Plans & "Stills Only"
Connect with our Guest:
Jamie Green on Instagram: @jamie_.green
Jamie's website: jamiegreen.com.au
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