We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Frank McMahon | Cinematographer & Director of Photography

The main aspect of the film and audio production industry that most are unaware of would be how often the creative decision making process usually comes down to a few people and how much they can affect the entire outcome of a project. When productions reveal what goes on behind the scenes, it is evident that their are many moving parts; Read more>>

Mariela Henriquez | Fashion Photographer, Creative Director

How many emotions you’ll go through as a freelance photographer. Everyone says it’s hard, but you can’t even imagine the situations and life changing events that will happen. The amount of preparation that goes into planning and delivering a project is difficult to imagine if you’ve never experienced it before. I’m lucky I can devote all my time to my clients and that they trust in my creative vision. Read more>>

Jenna Juel | Entrepreneur & Makeup Artist

One thing I can say about my industry that outsiders are probably unaware of would be how cutthroat and vain it can be. There are a lot of service level issues within the beauty industry. For example, aesthetics; a lot of people follow trends based simply on the aesthetic of it as apposed to the deep rooted issues associated with the reasoning as to why we do said trends. Read more>>