Asmita Aggarwal former Editor in Chief of L’Officiel India

Asmita Aggarwal is the former editor in chief of the fashion magazine L’Officiel India. Prior to that she was a writer for the Hindustan Times, the India Today group, and the Asian age as a national Features Editor. A leading women's rights advocate Asmita now writes for the Fashion Design Council of India. We will be joining the conversation in progress.

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SONY ZV-1 Easily Create Content for Social Media

It is my pleasure to be presenting the webinar SONY ZV-1: Easily Create Content for Social Media Sponsored by Sony with B&H Camera.

Whether you are creating and delivering content on the road, in your studio, or for the classroom the Sony ZV-1 provides a high end, affordable, easy to use solution to your content creation and streaming needs. During this talk you will learn real world solutions to content creation that will benefit your media presence, improve your visibility in the marketplace, and simplify your workflow.

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French Cowboy, Fashion Photographers, Gallerists, Publishers

Mia MacFarlane and Julien Crougneau, also known as French Cowboy, are a creative force du jour, and an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. In addition to creating imagery for fashion clients across Europe and a career as exhibiting artists they are the Co-Editors-in-Chief at IRK Magazine a Paris based fashion and culture print and web site publication distributed internationally at trend stores and museums, and have recently opened IRK Gallerie in Arles, France, site of the Recontres D’Arles one of the world’s leading photography festivals. They have recently founded the publishing company Les Loupes des Steppes Publishing in Arles, France, and launched their first book Le Sud. Mia and Julien, welcome to the podcast!

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ASPECTS OF STYLING

Whether you are a stylist, photographer, editor, influencer or fashionista, choosing the right garments for your client or audience is one of the keys to your visual style and success.

Drawing from an understanding of the trends that are shaping the cutting edge of contemporary fashion and culture, Celebrity and Fashion Stylist Brendan Cannon will help you understand the business of styling, how the profession works, what to expect from a professional stylist, and how to put together a look that is of the moment personally and professionally.

https://www.thomaswernerprojects.com/shop/aspects-of-style

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Maria Moyano Creative Director, Experience Designer

Maria Moyano is a Creative Director, Experience Designer, and the Executive Producer for the Museum of Ice Cream. She specializes in producing the kind of high engagement interactive experiences that audiences and businesses crave. The creation and execution of the exhibits at the museum on a short pressure filled timeline admirable and speaks to the focus, dedication and professionalism necessary to achieve success at this level. Her ability to problem solve and evolve is both informative and inspirational.

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The Business of Fine Art Photography An Evening with Thomas Werner, ASMP New Mexico

The world of fine art photography is transforming rapidly. Marketing a body of work can take many forms, and knowing how and where to place your work is essential. We are very pleased to present The Business of Fine Art Photography a moderated 1 hour discussion with Thomas Werner, private art dealer, former New York gallerist, international curator, and fine art photographer. Thomas will share his vast experiences in the fine art world related to funding, marketing, and selling a body of work. A 30 minute question and answer session will follow the discussion.

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KODO NISHIMURA, MAKE UP ARTIST, MONK, LGBTQ ACTIVIST

Today my guest is Kodo Nishimura. When I first met Kodo he was an art student interested in becoming a make up artist. His goal was to do make up for the Miss Universe Pageant. Since then Kodo has become a Buddhist Monk living an openly gay life, a successful make up artist, and a humble activist and active supporter of LGBTQ rights. Equally important, he is a bit of an expert in making his dreams come true.

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Thomas Werner
Social Media for Small Business

Whether you are a photographer, designer, illustrator, art director, or working in another creative field a strong social media presence is an essential component for your success. Our goal is to bring clarity and simplicity to the process of building a strong media presence, and provide step by step methods for bringing your social media up to date.

Have you asked yourself what it takes to raise your visibility on social media? Wondered how to create a strong feed that attracts followers and clients? Would you like to know how and why is social media an important component for your business? What social media posts have the most value?

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Workshop: The Business of Fine Art Photography – The Art Market, Galleries, and Alternative Ways to Market

– Does success in the fine art photography world feel elusive?
– Wonder what makes a body of photographs salable?
– Do you have a body of work that deserves to be exhibited?
– Would you like to know how galleries and museums work?
– Interested in insights into how galleries and museums select artists?
– Are you looking for alternatives to selling and exhibiting in traditional art galleries?

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Thomas Werner
Social Media Workshop for Creatives

A Two Day, 6 Hour Workshop

Whether you are a photographer, designer, illustrator, art director, or working in another creative field a strong social media presence is an essential component for your success. Our goal is to bring clarity and simplicity to the process of building a strong media presence, and provide step by step methods for bringing your social media up to date.

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Thomas Werner
Announcing Ascend(ed) Creative

ascend(ed) is a boutique educational organization focused on providing one on one and small group educational experiences for discerning students, career changers, and professionals in creative fields. We fill the gaps between international design universities, and large often pre-recorded online courses, combining design education with practical application to give you the skills and concepts necessary to work or study internationally. Our students learn from leading design educators and working professionals who are able to provide tailored learning experiences and real insight into career paths in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Joanna Lily Wong on Thomas Werner Podcast

Joanna Lily Wong moved to New York from Shanghai,and built a career as one of New York’s leading make-up artists working with the world's best known fashion and portrait photographers. At the height of her career she left to establish herself as one of San Francisco's most influential residential developers and designers. Joanna specializes in the creation and renovation of multi-million dollar properties for individuals who desire style and sophistication with a creative contemporary edge. There are a series of beliefs that are central to Joanna's phenomenal rise in both professions, learn more about them and Joanna on Thomas Werner Podcast.

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SHAE DETAR, by Thomas Werner for IRKmagazine

For IRKmagazine. There is a reluctant beauty to the success Shae Detar has had as an image maker in fashion and the fine arts. During our conversation a relentlessly determined artist emerges, obsessively researched, protective of her vision, and dedicated to creating with the joy of a child. It is a mix that so many aspire to as they begin their career but lose to the pitfalls of commercial clients, the machinations of the art world, and art school critics or comments in an increasingly judgmental public space. Yet Shae has not only held onto her process in this environment, she has thrived in it, turned her back on it, and returned once again to the siren’s call of her roots and the acclaim that seemingly will not let her rest.... The full article at: https://www.irkmagazine.com/post/shae-detar

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Elinor Carucci Welcome to Thomas Werner Podcast! Available on Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Today I would like to introduce you to Elinor Carucci. The breadth of Elinor’s career has been extensive, she has just published her 4th monograph Midlife by Monacelli Press, now part of Phaidon Press. Represented by Edwynn Houk Gallery in New York her work is included in the collections of Museum of Modern Art New York, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Houston Museum of Fine Art, among others, and has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, W, Aperture, ARTnews, and numerous other publications.

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Social Media and Influencer Marketing in 2020

With Thomas Werner and Daniel Pearce, Social Media Creative Strategist

Have you wondered what rates influencers of all levels get paid and why? What kind of social media posts have the most value? Would you like to know how companies find influencers? How do influencers make a living? What the real benefits are for companies that work with influencers? If you are interested in the possibility of becoming an influencer, introducing influencer marketing into your marketing strategy, better understanding what makes a successful social media post, or learning about brand partnerships then this webinar is for you.

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