Season 3 Episode 14 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast sees photographer and filmmaker Jacques Grobler step up to the mic. Jacques -- a well-travelled creative and graduate of the Orms Cape Town School of Photography's Cinematography for Content Creation programme -- joined us in studio to discuss how a background in stills photography can influence your visual storytelling as a video creator, what was like to partner with Canon South Africa, and what it takes to make it as a creative in the photo- or videographic industries. Find Jacques on his Instagram. WHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Photographer, content creator, and video editor Matt Miszczak, better known as Slice of Matt on his socials, joins us in studio for Season 3 Episode 13 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast. In this lighthearted and insightful chat, Matt and Orms Air host Jess Young unpack Matt's unique and refreshing approach to content creation, what he looks for in an aesthetically pleasing composition, and how he has managed to avoid creator burnout. This is a must-hear episode for those who need to be reminded of the pure delight and fulfilment that can come from creating work that is just for you, with no pressure to have it validated by an audience. Find Matt on the links below: His Instagram His YouTube channelIn this episode, Matt mentions the following creators and content: Aaron BrimhallChris BurkardBenjamin HardmanSteve BookerBen BrownYik KeatGiulia GartnerJared PaisleyJoe GreerThe Bon Appétit YouTube channelMatty Matheson's YouTube channelMelissa Delport's Orms Air episodeWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Cape Town-based writer and film photographer Celeste Jacobs sat down with us in conversation about the medium of analogue image-making as a mediation, and an expression of the state of one's inner world. In a meeting of like minds and kindred souls, our host, Jess, and Celeste discuss what drew them to film photography, their favourite film stocks for beginners, and what compositional elements produce a calm image. This episode is a must-listen for all those interested in exploring analogue photography looking for the next steps to dive into the medium. Find Celeste on her Instagram.In this episode, Jess and Celeste mention the following: Our comparison video examining the pro's and con's of shooting on film, DSLR and mirrorless on OrmsTV Jess' video shot in lockdown 2020 on why she ditched digital to become a film photographer The Analogue Photography Cape Town Facebook group that hosts monthly film photo walks and regular exhibitions for its members Marina Abramovic, a performance artist who is one of Celeste's primary sources of creative inspirationOur Instagram Story Takeover Highlight on the @ormsdirect Instagram profile, where you can see Celeste speak more about her relationship with film photographyCeleste's collaboration with Orms Print Room & Framing where she made an incredible portfolio book using our Create & Print photobook serviceWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 11 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is wedding photographer, plus size male model, BOPO and LGBTQIA+ activist, Edó Mostert. A self-described "soulful" image-maker, Edó joined us in studio to share how he navigates the logistics of shooting a destination wedding, how to go about finding your 3 go-to sexy poses, and how to make literally anyone look absolutely fantastic in a photograph. In this episode, Jess and Edó repeatedly mention an incredible photograph that Edó shot of Jess while out on an influencer adventure day with Canon and DJI. You can view that image here to see how unbelievably talented Edó is at posing even the most hopeless of subjects!Find Edó online: His website His wedding photography InstagramHis personal InstagramWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Season 3 Episode 10 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast sees content creator, Sony Alpha Ambassador and time-lapse aficionado Mike Eloff stepping up to the mic.  Mike joined us in studio to discuss what it was like to leave his corporate job to explore a creative field, to share the valuable insights he gained from his long-term photo-series, and to delve into his method for crafting the perfect adventure photo. In this episode Mike and Jess reference the following: Matthew Vandeputte, a fantastic creator to check out for those who want to up their time-lapse gameMike's time-lapse workshops with Sony, which all those interested in the medium should definitely check out. Check for any upcoming workshops here. Find Mike online: His website The Palm Tribe Instagram His personal InstagramWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Coming in hot for Season 3 Episode 9 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is renowned food photographer Melissa Delport. Melissa is a holistic health coach, private chef, retreat facilitator, and the author of two internationally recognised cookbooks, and she joined us in studio to share her creative origin story, the driving force behind the creation of her cookbooks, and her naturalistic approach to food photography. This episode is jam-packed with amazing advice and valuable insights for creatives fresh and seasoned alike, as Melissa draws on her vast well of personal experience in this frank conversation. Find Melissa online: Her website Shop her books onlineHer InstagramWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Joining us in studio for Season 3 Episode 8 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is Oli Amos, a young photographer and videographer from Cape Town who has long intrigued us with his punchy Instagram feed and slick video edits. Oli sat down with Jess to explain how he shoots both stills and videos for festival aftermovies at the same time, how he edits his gorgeous photographs, and what it was like to meet South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. In this episode, Jess and Oli mention the following: The documentary "Everything Is A Remix", which changed Jess' view on creativity and originalitySam Kolder, who is currently Oli's main source of inspirationSouth African creative, Dan Mace, who Oli worked with for a seasonBlackmagic's DaVinci Resolve editor The DJI Air 2S droneFind Oli online: His professional InstagramHis personal InstagramHis TikTokWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.

Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 7 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is Talya Brockmann, a young Cape Town-based film photographer who is carving out a niche with her instantly recognisable analogue images featuring European-esque compositions of swimwear. Talya joined us to discuss the transition from shooting on digital to shooting on film, working with models and brands, and film photography hacks. In this episode, Jess and Talya mention the following: This past episode of Orms Air where Jess discussed the notion that no ideas are original. The documentary "Everything Is A Remix", which changed Jess' life. The photographers Cameron Hammond, Purienne, and Brydie Mack, whose work greatly influenced Talya's signature style. Find Talya online: Her photography InstagramHer personal Instagram Her website WHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer.

For Season 3 Episode 6 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast, we were thrilled to welcome the delightful and super-talented Nina Zimolong into the studio. Nina stepped up in her customary fearless fashion, boldly sharing about her absolutely unbelievable creative origin story, her courageous decision to pursue her photographic dream, and how she ensures that she stays innovative and original in the highly competitive world of fashion photography.  Find Nina online: Her fashion & fine art photography InstagramHer wedding photography InstagramHer personal Instagram Her TikTokHer website WHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer. 

Joining us in studio for Season 3 Episode 5 of the Orms Air Podcast is the utterly incredible Lindsey Appolis, multi-disciplinary photographer and Fujifilm ambassador. We chatted about his photographic origin story, his decision to leave his corporate job to chase after a creative career, and the technicalities of photographing dance and documenting the behind the scenes of film sets. Find Lindsey online: His InstagramHis website His Facebook WHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer. 

Season 3 Episode 4 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast sees a real industry legend step up to the mic to share from their creative journey. Of course, we are talking about none other than celebrated adventure photographer, Craig Kolesky! Craig has built up his reputation as one of the most renowned names in the extreme sports photography game through his longstanding relationship with worldwide organisations such as RedBull. In this open discussion, Craig shares nitty-gritty insights into his creative process, as well as some of the unseen technicalities that go on behind the scenes in the intense, fast-paced world of action and sports photography.Find Craig online: His Instagram His websiteHis FacebookWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Semple. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer. 

Coming in hot for Season 3 Episode 3 of Orms Air is our simply sensational guest, Katinka die Kat! Katinka is a South African wedding videographer and content creator on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, and we've long been fans of her down-to-earth attitude and remarkably beautiful videographic creations.In this entertaining episode, Katinka effortlessly blends fun-filled anecdotes from her varied creative journey with deeply honest and helpful insights that will encourage newbie creators to journey down their unique creative path. Considering jumping into the wedding videography game or trying your hand at professional content creation for social media platforms? This is a must-hear episode jam-packed with real, practical advice from an experienced, multi-skilled creator. Find Katinka online: Her personal Instagram Her YouTube channel Her TikTokHer wedding photography/videography Instagram Book Katinka Productions to shoot your love storyBONUS! Follow Braam on Instagram WHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing and photobooks at Orms Print Room Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Semple. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer. 

Joining us in studio for Season 3 Episode 2 of Orms Air is fashion content creator Celestine Kampire. Celestine has been serving up extra, edgy, effortless ensembles to our Instagram feeds for more than a year now and we were so keen to get her in studio to chat about the nitty-gritty of how she creates her content. In this discussion, Celestine shares how you can find your perfect selfie poses, whether you could "make it" as a micro-influencer in today's digital climate, and weighs in on the whole TikTok debate. If you are an aspiring content creator who needs answers to the hard-to-ask questions about breaking into the influencing game, then these are the honest, hard-won insights you have been searching for. You can listen to our much-referenced podcast recording with Celestine's brother Fabrice, aka laidbackfabio, here.We also referenced these two videos a lot: 2020: How Much Instagram Paid Us! Influencing Sucks: Here's Why! Find Celestine online: Her InstagramHer FacebookHer TikTokHer YouTube channelHer event photography business WHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing and photobooks at Orms Print Room Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Semple. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer. 

Welcome back to Orms Air, everyone! After a break we are delighted to announce that Season 3 is here and we have an incredible lineup of inspiring creatives and thought-provoking conversations ready to nurture your creativity over the months to come. Kicking off Season 3 is our conversation with relatable Capetonian content creator, Khalipha Ntloko. Khalipha creates educational and lifestyle content on her many social channels including Instagram and YouTube, and she joined us in studio for a candid chat about her creative process and carving out a space for oneself in the increasingly competitive world of consumable digital content.If you are looking for insights on how to get in touch with your authentic voice and produce better content for your audience, you don't want to miss out on this insightful discussion! You can read our much-referenced written interview with Khalipha on the Orms Connect Blog. Find Khalipha online: Her blog Her InstagramHer YouTube channel Her Twitter In this episode, Khalipha references the following: Educational creators like Peter McKinnon, Chris Hau, Matti Hapooja Cedric Nzaka, known as @everydaypeoplestories on Instagram Ramiie G on InstagramWHAT WE DOEmpowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct All things printing, framing and photobooks at Orms Print Room Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP Find more Orms content online: The Orms InstagramThe OrmsTV YouTube channel Orms on Facebook The Orms Connect Blog Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Semple. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer.