i dropped out of college + american eagle reached out?! (ft joshua mannila)

Joshua Mannila is a 21-year-old photographer known for his dreamy, cinematic style. In this episode we chat about how he went from shooting on an iPad mini to building a community of 200k+ followers, why he believes photography is 70% art and 30% business, and the wild opportunities that have come from putting his work online (including that time American Eagle slid into his DMs). We also dive into lens filters, posing, editing, and how to make your photos feel cinematic instead of just chasing a trend. _______ 🎉MENTORSHIPS If you're craving direction in your photo business, want real, honest guidance, or just wanna hang with me in person—my 1:1 mentorships are open (in person or virtual)! https://www.alexblakeeducation.com/services LET'S CONNECT 🫶 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexblakephoto TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/Alexblakephoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexblakephotography STUFF I SWEAR BY 🫡 My Gear, Bible Stuff, + Life Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexblakeotto Pass Gallery – 1 Month Free: https://alexblakephotography.passgallery.com/referral AI Editing (30-Day Free Trial): https://aftershoot.com/friends/?ref=alexotto HoneyBook Discount (Get organized!): https://share.honeybook.com/alex89263 Merch, Presets, & More: https://www.alexblakeeducation.com/ PHOTO CAMP INFO 🌊⛺️  https://www.photocampinfo.com DON'T FORGET! 🎙️ Rate, review & subscribe to the pod to stay inspired + support the show!