In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, fine art photographer Teresa Freitas is featured by the Professional Artist Association (
ProfessionalArtist.com/join), the world's fastest growing global community for committed fine artists.
She shares the mindset and methods that have helped her build a thriving career in photography. Teresa’s pastel-toned, cinematic images blur the line between dream and reality, and her work has reached audiences worldwide through collaborations with Netflix, Dior, Adobe, and a solo exhibition in Seoul that drew over 100,000 visitors.
Teresa doesn’t hold back when it comes to practical advice. From breaking through on Instagram and negotiating with brands, to following your creative compass, this episode is packed with tools artists can use to grow with intention and professionalism.
“ Speaking with people and exchanging experiences makes you realize…other creative people are going through the same things that you are and you're not alone in this world. Learning for me has always been one of the biggest advantages of being in a community.”
– Teresa Freitas
Timestamps:
01:00 Following Your Creative Compass and Staying True to Your Vision
03:00 Iconic Gellert Baths Photograph and Approach to Color and Composition
06:00 Early Influences: Painting, Color Theory, and Visual Inspiration
08:00 Beginnings in Photography and First Steps on Instagram
10:00 Growth on Instagram and Gaining Global Visibility
11:00 Navigating Instagram Challenges and the Shift to Video
14:00 La Muralla Roja Photograph and Breakthrough Visibility
16:00 Early Brand Collaborations Through Instagram
19:00 Negotiating with Brands and Setting Budgets
22:00 Lessons Learned from Failed Collaborations
25:00 Evolution of Style: Flower Projects and Documentary Approach
28:00 Importance of Community and Collaborating with Others
30:00 Staying Authentic and Redefining Success in the Art World
32:00 Closing Reflections and Lasting Lessons from Teresa’s Journey
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Her photographs can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/AUp6iIlUhqY
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What is The Professional Artist Podcast: Art Business Transformations?
If you want to make it in the art world, talent is key - but so is mastering the business side. The Professional Artist Podcast is where fine artists and commerce meet.
Co-hosts Miguel L. Mayher and Cristina Demiany guide visual artists through an audio gallery, exploring how to show and sell your art, land commissions, apply for artist grants, license your art, and much more.
This is where your art career begins to grow.
Miguel L. Mayher is the Director of Education at the Professional Artist Association. Previously, he worked with Google Arts & Culture, striking partnerships with national museums. He is also a Global Economic Symposium Young Fellow and a One Young World Ambassador.
Cristina Demiany is a Senior Art Business Coach at the Professional Artist Association. She formerly served as Senior Program Manager at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and as Executive Director of the National Children’s Chorus.
The Professional Artist Association is a global organization dedicated to providing real-world education for visual artists, including painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers.