Overexposed Podcast S1 E1: Kishan Mistry (Photography & Videography)

Meet Kishan Mistry, a photographer, videographer, and designer based out of Toronto who has photographed the likes of Drake, Migos, Travis Scott, and the Toronto Raptors.

Kishan got his start early on in his high school days playing around with all different forms and mediums of media. His love for “hoops & music” has lead him to working with the biggest names in sports and entertainment. In this episode, we talk about the importance of 'the hustle' when it comes to pursuing a creative passion.

You have to start approaching people, you've got to put your ego aside a little and just actively reach out.

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Time-Stamped Show Notes

01:48: Brief introduction

02:20: How did you get started as the Social Content Producer at TSN?

03:45: How did you balance working on your passion while still finishing up school?

05:22: In an age where social ‘clout’ is measured by engagement on platforms like Instagram, how did you see online relationships translate in face-to-face?

07:48: Importance of building community in the creative fields

13:15: The business of photography and selling yourself as a creative

16:03: Gear talk! What’s in your camera bag?

19:20: Back story of the famous Drake portrait

22:01: Boundaries in spur-of-the-moment decisions

24:58: Finding your own style and standing out as a photographer

30:09: Do you feel like your design work has helped your photography or vice versa at all?

32:09: Advice for someone who's looking to photograph big artists?

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