Project Freelance

Yanni is tasked with protecting not only Andy, but also looks after his wife Juliet, Andy's parents and grandparents, and doesn't suffer fools. Andy has had quite the career, full of shows and booze and a few fights here and there. Yanni has not only been a huge part of Andy and his family's lives, but he's also an important and integral part of the crew. This documentary is the first of several passion projects of mine, and I've spent the past four months sorting through 29,000 video clips to create not only this documentary about Yanni, but six seperate stories. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

When everything is urgent and needs to be answered now, you are forced to organize yourself, or fail. Choosing between getting the right saltine crackers for the green room and figuring out how much gear you can pack into the trailer are both urgent to different parties, but as a tour manager, you've got to decide what's more important. Welcome to episode 23 of the Project Freelance podcast! I apologise for the awful audio in this episode. Jon doesn't....technology very well. In this episode of the podcast, Project Freelance, I speak with Jon about his life as a tour manager, his duties, and how he's been able to make a living as a freelancer. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

Want to become a professional photographer or filmmaker in the music industry, but you don't know how this industry works? Well, this week I'd like to help you with that. My guest this week is the incredibly talented Casey Steinmiller, a 23 year old photographer, videographer, and content creator who specializes in the music industry. At the age of 21, in a local Pittsburg Kansas bar, he discovered music photography as the perfect bridge between two loves, art and music. In this episode we discuss many things including lessons in working with major bands and labels, drama in the industry, how to balance a 9-5 job with freelancing, post production and important it is to make sure you are always improving at your craft. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

In this episode of Project Freelance, I "sit down" (skype) with Josh Balz, a 28 year old entrepreneur. He is the creator and owner of the two Strange & Unusual Oddities Parlors in Pensylvania; one in Philadelphia and the other in Kingston.  He is mostly known for his time in the band, Motionless in White, as a keyboardist. And while Josh has no professional training in classical piano, he picked it up and ran with it. He left everything behind him and grew up on the road. I met Josh in 2011 at Vans Warped Tour 2011, where I was invited to join the band on stage to join them in singing/screaming in their song Abigail, which I had covered on Youtube, which you can see here: https://youtu.be/ZL930LFmhTM Find him at Instagram.com/joshbalz For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

This app will give creators the opportunity to actually reach their audience, without being drowned by ads or getting fucked from analytics. This means not only will your followers and friends be sent your post WHEN you post it, but you can also sell things through the app, without your users having to first click through an advertisement, or go to your "link in bio." Let's face it, we are all sick of saying that, so thanks Vero for making this app! Haha By giving artists and creators the ability to sell to their audience directly, means that we will have higher sale rates. It's a no brainer. So, everyone, calm down and check that box for those terms and conditions that you didn't actually even care to read, and join us on Vero. Find me K Enagonio.  For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

"I now work with amazing clients and am forever grateful for who is in my life today and the opportunities that have made themselves available. It all started in 2003 for me, here we are 15 years later. I just want to help people." My guest this week is Jordan Grossman, Jordan and I discuss the idea that failure can be a good, or even life changing thing. No matter what peril you face, you have to learn how to become comfortable failing. You can't grow if you don't fail. Failure teaches you what not to fuck up on next time. Love failure, and if you don't, go fail some more! For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

He had to sneak out from under his police officer mother's nose to go on tour. Inspired by acts on MTV, VH1, and more, he joined band in school, and then went on to join every band under the sun. All he wanted to do was play videogames, make music, and go to shows. In this episode we talk about the importance of supporting local bands to keep the scene alive, touring with bands as a hired gun, dealing with their bullshit, your own bullshit, and having to occupy the same space for 23 hours a day. Wolfe has dealt with some seriously awful people in his career, but he's also gained friends and memories that will last an eternity. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me:

Crazy fans attacking artists, coping with the mental strain of being away from home for months at a time, struggling to make a living, the the love for travel, music, and unforgettable memories that sitting behind a desk doesn't offer; these are some of the aspects of living the...#tourlife. In episode 17 of Project Freelance, Yanni and I discuss what it's like to be not only on tour with a band, but to be their protector from not only crazy fans, but also people who would potentially try to harm or harass his clients. However, Yanni has been working with Andy Black and Black Veil Brides since 2011, so he has learned how to balance protecting with being respectful of his clients' space. We talk about everything from crazy fan stories to the challenges with touring non stop, touring overseas, and basically being dropped into a war zone, otherwise known as Warped Tour. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me: instagram.com/kenagonio --- Send in a voice message: https:

The worst thing that someone can ever tell you is "no." With that being said, fuck that. No stands for "New Opportunity! In the touring world, it's important to realise that you are more valuable to a band if you have more than one skill to offer. Lindsey explains why this is so important and how she often takes on many more roles than what she is asked to do. Her experience on the road added an additional dynamic to her already diverse roster of talents. She and I will share with you just how important it is to make yourself an asset on the road if you want to STAY on the road. You can catch Lindsey at Level Exchange For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/213571199185683/learning_content

From shooting his first show, which happened to be Vans Warped Tour, to shooting under Buzznet, by posting content onto Flikr, this once aspiring music photographer now tours full-time as a professional content creator.  In this episode, content creator Bryce Hall and I get down to the nitty gritty parts of the music photography industry and touring life. From people walking onto our tour busses to working with horrible clients, this episode of Project Freelance is definitely one of my favourites, which is why I forced Bryce to talk to me for an hour. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/213571199185683/learning_content

EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 2 IS HERE! AND! SURPRISE! EVERY EPISODE OF THIS SEASON HAS A SPECIAL GUEST! Up first, Matty Mullins from Memphis May Fire, and owner of On Pointe Pomade. In this episode he and I cover everything from holding down a real job while trying to pursue a successful touring career, to dealing with financial struggles, relationship compromises, and more! Matty not only gives you an insight on how to navigate the music world, but he also teaches me quite a bit, which has been a huge goal of mine. I remember a few years back I had a client that told me, "if you want to become a master, you must learn from a master." Now, I know Matty is too humble to consider himself a master of anything, but I think that I can speak for everyone that listens to this episode, or has the opportunity to meet Matty, when I say that Mullins is definitely a master of his trade.  For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Instagram.com/kenagonio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co

If you're new to photography, videography, and/or other creative freelancing work, you might be wondering what kind of gear you should buy. In this podcast I talk about the perks of buying used gear over new gear, and vice versa, where you can get cheap camera gear both at a brick and mortar camera store or online. I also share some of the top camera rental sites with you. Just because you're not rich doesn't mean you can't become a creator. You're an artist, so be an artist and get creative! Podcast Mentions: RENT CAMERA GEAR HERE: https://www.lensrentals.com/ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ https://www.borrowlenses.com/ Abandoned Insane Asylum in Baltimore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdFStbQnEIs For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Get Socialistic with me: Twitter.com/kenagonio 

If you're just starting out as a photographer I highly recommend that you look into joining some free online photography contests. Not only can you win prizes like exposure, free gear, and discounts/free memberships to Adobe products, but you can also win monetary prizes. This isn't a sponsored podcast, but Viewbug...hit me up though... For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/213571199185683/learning_content/ Twitter.com/kenagonio 

In this weeks episode I wanted to give you guys some advice on when it's okay to break the fundamental rules of your craft and share some of the fundamentals of photography and videography with you so that you can figure out the ways you can break them. For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/213571199185683/learning_content/ Twitter.com/kenagonio 

What would you like me to talk about next week? Tweet me @KEnagonio or hit me up on Instagram @KEnagoniophotography and use #ProjectFreelance if you dig the podcast. Podcast Mentions: Seph Lawless: @sephlawless Freelance To Founder The Side Hustle Show For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/213571199185683/learning_content/ Twitter.com/kenagonio 

If you feel like your creative work is never good enough, keep listening. On this week's episode of Project Freelance, I share my insights on why we have this perfectionist mindset and how to push through it so you can focus on improving instead of stressing about every little detail. What would you like me to talk about next week? Podcast Mentions: Daniel Kordan: @Danielkordan Frans Lanting: @franslanting My Favorite Photo Conest Sites: Viewbug https://www.viewbug.com/?invite_token=E3829D6E (free photography ebook upon signup) Gurushots: https://goo.gl/MtgWhK (Free bundle upon signup) Check out my urban exploration videos: http://youtube.com/justtheletterk http://instagram.com/kenagonio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/projectfreelance/message

So, you want to go on tour and work for your favorite band? If you answered "yes," then this is the podcast for you! In this week's episode I will give you my perspective of being a photographer on the road. I want to help you guys as much as I can. I will have a future episode or blog post (http://kenagoniophotography.com/blog) that will be more in depth as I get more requests about touring! What would you like me to talk about next week? Tweet me @KEnagonio or hit me up on Instagram @KEnagoniophotography and use #ProjectFreelance if you dig the podcast. Podcast Mentions: Escape The Fate: @escapethefate New Years Day: @NYDBand For classes/booking: http://justtheletterk.com/booking Read on to support the podcast! Get Socialistic with me: PUBLIC FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/213571199185683/learning_content Instagram.com/kenagonio My Music: Chasingsatellitesmusic.bandcamp.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/projectfreelance/message

So you want to showcase your photography but don't know the first thing about website building, right? Well, if you're any type of freelancer, this podcast is for you!!! In this episode I go over my top tips for building a website and the importance of certain pages and elements! What would you like me to talk about next week? Instagram.com/kenagonio #ProjectFreelance Podcast Mentions: Squarespace.com Wix.com Sawyer Hartman's Website: https://www.sawyerhartman.com/ Adam Elmakias; http://www.adamelmakias.com/ Ashley Osborne: http://www.ashleyosbornphotography.com/ My Favorite Photo Conest Sites: Viewbug https://www.viewbug.com/?invite_token=E3829D6E (free photography ebook upon signup) Gurushots: https://goo.gl/MtgWhK (Free bundle upon signup) Hire me: JustTheLetterK.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/projectfreelance/message

Building a portfolio is one of the most important steps toward becoming a professional, in the online world. In this episode, I will walk you through the reasons why it's important to have one, what to put in it, and how to organise it. Whether you're a filmmaker, photographer, musician, dancer, or do any other kind of freelance work, keep listening! What would you like me to talk about next week? Tweet me @KEnagonio or hit me up on Instagram @KEnagoniophotography and use #ProjectFreelance Podcast Mentions: Videohive/Envato: https://videohive.net/ I made you a list of AFFORDABLE camera gear and accessories that you can get at Walmart! https://www.readycart.com/ready-cart/directing-cinematography-demo-reel-k-enagonio-2017 My Favorite Photo Conest Sites: Viewbug https://www.viewbug.com/?invite_token=E3829D6E (free photography ebook upon signup) Gurushots: https://goo.gl/MtgWhK (Free bundle upon signup) Check out my urban exploration videos: http://youtube.com/justtheletterk --- Send in a voice messa

Welcome back, freelancers! I hope your week was full of fun projects to work on! - Listen to the podcast on Itunes for a new episode every Sunday! https://goo.gl/ZZQrRz - I wanted to talk about this idea that freelance photographers will work for free, because it will "help your portfolio." This is a problem that a lot of us creators face and it sucks! Here's a bit of my story and the things I've been through in my career that I think will help you guys grow as professionals! What ridiculous freelancing story do you have? Tell me in the comments and rate this ish! Watch me explore abandoned buildings here: http://youtube.com/justtheletterk Socials: Photos/Videos: http://instagram.com/kenagoniophotography Updates: http://twitter.com/projectfreelnce Busniess: http://justtheletterk.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/projectfreelance/message