Tina Sokolovska | Coffee with Creators

Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more. Thank you to Tenba, Nikon (Adorama Classroom), and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨ https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenba https://www.adorama.com/g/edu https://www.gothamroasters.com/ 🔘 Photographer, Tina Sokolovska Tina Sokolovska is an American-Ukrainian fashion, editorial, and celebrity photographer, creative director, and educator based in New York. With over 16 years of experience and having lived and worked around the globe, she brings a deeply international perspective to her work. A Nikon Creator and brand partner, Tina has collaborated with publications and brands including Vogue, Playboy, and Team USA. She has led more than 100 in-person workshops worldwide, focusing on visual storytelling, light, and building authentic connection through photography. She is also the author of the art book She, Everywhere and CEO and founder of creative agency 917 agency. 🔘 Host, Seth Miranda Seth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI. 00:00 Intro 03:20 Introducing fashion photographer Tina Sakaloska 04:08 Early beginnings and first steps in photography 08:00 Developing a personal style and entering fashion 12:11 Navigating fashion week and client work 16:04 Running a creative agency 20:31 Audience Q&A: camera gear and industry access 23:47 On-set workflow and lighting techniques 27:56 The impact of social media and disposable content 31:26 Creating timeless art and the viral “Wave” photo 34:41 Current trends and the shift to natural photography 38:19 Balancing social media and creative burnout 42:20 Client relationships and creative control 46:40 Building a team and agency growth 49:06 The future of AI in fashion and photography 54:50 Preparing for a Vogue cover shoot 59:53 Travel logistics and tethering workflows 03:29 Outro SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login ✘ GEAR TINA USED: Nikon Z5II Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/nkz5m2.html Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens, Bundle with ProOptic 77mm Filter Kit, Soft Lens Case, Lens Cleaner, Cleaning Kit, Universal Lens Cap Tether https://www.adorama.com/nkz24120ek.html Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens https://www.adorama.com/nkz2470282.html Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/nkz8.html Used Profoto B10X Plus Off Camera Flash Head https://www.adorama.com/used-profoto-b10x-plus-off-camera-flash-head/p/flsppb10xp Godox V100 Flash for Nikon https://www.adorama.com/gov100n.html #fashionphotography #editorialphotography #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ More of Tina Sokolovska Website: https://tinasokolovska.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinasokolovskaya/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!