Series 1, Episode 1 - In this episode we are joined by photographer and YouTuber Jessica Kobeissi for our very first episode of The Socality Show with hosts Scott Bakken and Zack Melhus. Some of the topics we cover include:
Building confidence as a creator
Jessica talks advice for getting started on YouTube
Finding your niche, theme, and creative style
How to improve your work and overcoming comparison
Behind the scenes stories of Jessica's shoots (The Pink Dress!)
Her new series - Low Res w/ Jess
Blind Reaction videos - ANTM
Her favorite travel and food experiences (AND best pizza toppings)
This episode was recorded on January 27, 2021 with a live virtual audience.
About Jessica Kobeissi:
Jessica Kobeissi is an Arab-American portrait and fashion photographer from Detroit, Michigan. Graduating with a BFA in Graphic Design, she worked at a marketing agency as a designer for 2 years. After being laid off from her job, she switched gears to become a photographer full time. This allowed her to focus solely on photography, eventually kickstarting her Youtube Channel. With over 130+ million views, she is the #1 female photographer on Youtube and has created several popular viral photography series such as “4 Photographers Shoot The Same Model” and “Taking Pictures of Strangers”. She’s worked with top modeling agencies NEXT, Elite, The Lions, Photogenics, Ford and Wilhelmina while also serving as a Canon brand ambassador.
Jessica's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvs_Clo5c1u2hXwv0zEG6rw
Jessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicakobeissi/
About the hosts:
Scott Bakken: Scott Bakken is the founder of Socality, a commercial photographer, ambassador for Canon Canada, and host of The Socality Show. Scott lives in Calgary, Canada with his wife Jessica and two kids.
Scott's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottcbakken
Zack Melhus: Zack Melhus is a commercial and lifestyle photographer based in Chilliwack, BC, an ambassador for Canon Canada, and host of The Socality Show and Canon Creator Lab virtual events.
Zack's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zmelhus
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