What Makes You Click with Kelvin Bulluck

Portrait photographer, Kelvin Bulluck has always been interested in what makes people tick. In 2010, shortly after discovering his passion for photography, he began to wonder about high performing photographers and what it takes to reach the highest levels of success within the realms of fashion photography, editorial photography and commercial photography. Ten years later, this podcast was born to answer that very question for new and more experienced photographers alike. What Makes You Click podcast is a series of conversations between Kelvin and some of the most successful photographers in the business. Listen in while they share insights and stories about the highs and lows that lead them to where they are today.

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Dana Kinlaw

July 02, 2021 • Dana Kinlaw • Season 2 • Episode 4

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Dana Kinlaw, an award-winning Art Director with over 13+ years of experience in the entertainment industry, specializing in motion graphics VFX and photography. Dana breaks down what an art director does and how they work with photographers to create stunning images and videos. He also speaks on why he’s taking the leap and pursuing his ultimate entrepreneurial vision for his photography and art directing career.

You’ll gain insight into Dana’s childhood and what shaped him into a hardworking creative, as well as how he started expressing himself through art as a kid. He sheds light on how photography has been a huge part of his family’s history, what it was like to discover graphic design on an old-school computer, and why he took photography classes in community college. Dana then talks about what it was like to work and develop his skills as a staff designer for Comedy Central and his transition from staff designer to art director, landing a leading role rebranding BET Networks.

Plus, he talks about what it means to “shoot for the gallery” and his candid thoughts when someone says people of color are “hard to shoot”.

About the Guest:

Dana got his start as a freelance motion designer, then became a staff designer with Comedy Central. After five incredible years, Dana moved on to BET Networks to play a leading role in its on-air creative rebrand. In 2012, he was promoted to Art Director and has since overseen the various promo campaigns, pitches, and tent poles including the network Upfront, BET Awards, Hip Hop Awards and record-breaking original programming.

He's still hands-on, continually sharpening his eye for design, animation, and composition while capturing the world through his photography.

Connect with Dana Kinlaw:

Visit his website: www.danakinlaw.com

Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/Dana_Kinlaw

Connect with What Makes You Click:

Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com

Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick

People + Resources Mentioned:

American Photography Competition: https://www.ai-ap.com/about/

Chris Sorensen Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/8071873

Melanie Dunea Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/8032640

Maurice Marable: www.instagram.com/mothedirector

Boomerang on BET: www.instagram.com/p/Bs1C7MwAXoP & www.instagram.com/p/B9HsycXJayo

Erik Umphery: www.erikumphery.com

Episode with Kareem Black: www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/7530406

Episode with Derek Reed: www.buzzsprout.com/1533748/8645321-derek-reed

Joshua Kissi: www.instagram.com/joshuakissi

Albert Watson: www.albertwatson.net