{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e4d33b96c1510018428c1a/68fb9eb687c8651e8b32c3df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stop Working for Free , The Industry Will Respect You More | Nesrin & Ralph","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65e4d33b96c1510018428c1a/1761317496133-9de5829e-5bae-4eb3-9df1-35561f126f36.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Photographers and creators&nbsp;<strong>Nesrin Danan (@blackprints)</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Ralph (@ralphcreates)</strong>&nbsp;join&nbsp;<em>Creators on Creators</em>&nbsp;for a brutally honest conversation about the highs, lows, and hidden realities of building a creative career.</p><p>From touring with musicians to brand trips with&nbsp;<strong>Tommy Hilfiger</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Puma</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Cartier</strong>, Nesrin shares the pivot that changed everything — and how charging what she’s worth gave her creative freedom back.</p><p>Ralph breaks down his journey from sneaker photography to directing brand campaigns, the loneliness of being independent, and the mindset shift that changed how he works with clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why creative freedom comes with a price — and how to protect it</li><li>The truth about working with big brands and delayed payments</li><li>How to pitch yourself and land dream partnerships</li><li>Why “working for exposure” will keep you broke</li><li>Navigating pay transparency, project-based pricing &amp; negotiating with confidence</li><li>The burnout of constant creation — and how to stay inspired</li><li>What it means to find your community instead of chasing virality</li><li>Being a&nbsp;<strong>Black woman in photography</strong>&nbsp;&amp; carving out space in a saturated industry</li><li>How authenticity outperforms “perfect” content every time</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This episode is a masterclass for anyone balancing art and business — packed with real talk, practical advice, and reminders that&nbsp;<strong>creative freedom is earned, not given</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Follow the Creators</strong></h3><p><strong>Nesrin:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blackprints\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@blackprints</a></p><p><strong>Ralph:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ralphcreates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ralphcreates</a></p><p><strong>Creators on Creators:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/creatorsoncreators\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@creatorsoncreators</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Credits</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>An Ambos Studios Production</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong></p><p>Rebekah Mithinji</p><p>Tati Kapaya</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Editor:</strong></p><p>Tati Kapaya</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Camera:</strong></p><p>Rebekah Mithinji</p><p>Tati Kapaya</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound:</strong></p><p>Rebekah Mithinji</p><p>Tati Kapaya</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Los Angeles, California</p><p>Copyright © 2025 Ambos Studios LTD. All Rights Reserved.</p>","author_name":"Ambos Studios"}