Episode 72: Drew Gurian / Music, Celebrity, and Lifestyle Photographer

Music, celebrity, and lifestyle photographer Drew Gurian joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of his career and how he went from first assistant under Joe McNally, to building his own successful brand and client base as a photographer. From an early age Drew was drawn to photography and music, and before long started combining his passions by shooting live shows he was attending as well as playing drums in a band. While studying photography and graphic design, Drew got the chance to intern with famed music photographer Danny Clinch and then with Joe McNally. After finishing his undergrad, he became Joe's first assistant and spent the next 5 years traveling the globe and learning the ins and outs of running a successful photography business and dealing with a demanding shooting schedule. After years of working at what many would consider a dream job, Drew made the decision to finally go out on his own and quickly began making a name for himself shooting with musicians, celebrities, and other movers and shakers. Currently based out of Brooklyn, New York, Drew talks about taking the leap of going out on his own, how he began to develop his personal aesthic, trying to stand out in the New York market, dealing with some of the challenges of celebrity shoots, and how he hopes to grow as a photographer and businessman. To Learn More About Drew Gurian Visit: https://www.drewgurian.com To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: http://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/