2. Through the Lens: NYC Nights, Celebrity Photography & Creative Vision | Andrew Werner

Step into the world of Andrew Werner, one of New York’s most celebrated photographers and visual storytellers. From capturing the energy of NYC nightlife to photographing celebrities and designing luxury accessories with Fleur’d Pins, Andrew opens up about his journey, his creative philosophy, and what it truly takes to see the world through a unique lens.  He joins Before We Cheers with Zach Miller to reveal the stories behind his work, the risks that fueled his creativity, and the defining moments of his career. Along the way, Andrew shares hilarious and candid experiences working with Bulgari and making appearances on the Real Housewives of New York, showing how staying authentic—and embracing humor—can transform even the most high-stakes, luxury-filled settings into a space of genuine connection.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & Setting the Stage 03:00 – Who is Andrew Werner?04:28 – Early Fascination with Photography 06:08 – Evolution of Andrew’s Gear09:50 – Nightlife Photography & Social Access15:19 – Mastering the Art of Photography in Nightlife16:53 – What’s in the Bag? 18:24 – Capturing the Perfect Shot 20:48 – Diversifying Portfolio & Learning on the Fly 23:08 – Bulgari & Serpenti Necklace Story 26:25 – Being a Guest vs. Photographer33:07 – Photography as Social Lubricant 35:13 – The Birth of Fleur’d Pins 37:55 – Variations & Meaning of Fleur’d Pins39:09 – Why Style & Presentation MatterSee Andrew's work here: https://www.andrewwernerphotography.com/Learn more about Fleur'd pins: https://www.fleurdpins.com/Subscribe to Before We Cheers: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeforeWeCheersPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZIoSMsDb46cYCOT8RDuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-cheers-with-zach-miller/id1840704944