Joyce Charat: Lighting, Pitching & Chasing Big Dreams

In this international episode of Artist Date, Nicole sits down with the wildly talented Joyce Charat, a French-born, LA-based fashion and beauty photographer making serious waves in the commercial and editorial world.

 

Together, they dive into:

• Joyce’s journey from skateboarding videographer to full-time fashion photographer  
• How she transitioned from film school to discovering a love for Photoshop  
• The highs and lows of pitching major clients (and how to do it well)  
• Her lighting preferences, favorite modifiers, and go-to gear  
• Building a portfolio that aligns with your dream clients  
• The real talk on pricing, licensing, and quoting commercial jobs  
• Her jaw-dropping shoot with a giraffe in Kenya (yes, really)  
• Why she believes every photographer should be doing test shoots  
• Editing, retouching, and what makes or breaks an image in post  
• Staying creatively inspired, avoiding burnout, and what’s next for her career

Whether you're dreaming of shooting fashion, refining your lighting skills, or figuring out how to land those top-tier clients, this conversation is packed with wisdom, transparency, and inspiration.

 

Follow Joyce Charat:  

Instagram: @joycevisuals

Website: joycecharat.com 

 

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