445: Chris Fulcher & Savannah Woods - Creative Partnerships and Pyro Portraits

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with creative duo Chris Fulcher and Savannah Woods, whose striking photography blends art, storytelling, travel, and editorial imagery. The conversation delves into their evolution from hands-on photographers to creative directors running a full media agency, their dynamic as a couple collaborating on projects, and the inventive use of lighting, fire, and AI/Photoshop in their bold, cinematic work. Chris and Savannah discuss how they navigate creative conflict, support each other both professionally and personally, and maintain balance while often living on the road. The episode features behind-the-scenes stories of their most unique shoots—including proposals, editorial campaigns, and elaborate light-painting photography—while offering insight into the technical and creative decisions shaping their vibrant, larger-than-life images.

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Resources and Links:

1. Sensorio Field of Light (Paso Robles, CA)
2. TeamLab
3. WPPI – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
4. Sin City Creative Group
5. Support the show on Patreon

Referenced Artists and Shows:

1. Jack Studios (Jacqueline at Jack Studios, Connecticut)
2. Rifstick Boogie (Instagram)
3. Anima (DJ)
4. Las Vegas Sphere
5. Severance (Apple TV)