Standard H Pocast  | Ep. 62

Getting personal with friend and entrepreneur Wesley Smith, Tim shares his journey from Connecticut to a creative awakening that led him to New York and Los Angeles, with many stops and challenges along the way.

He discusses woodworking, still life photography, video direction, personal projects, surfing, and much more!

In This Episode, I Share:

If you're a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, or agency professional looking to master the art of high-end commercial photography and motion control cinematography, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

We discuss my journey from growing up in Connecticut where I failed as a middle school saxophone player to leading the charge to relocate to California and convincing several friends to do the same…mainly in the name of surfing. As a result there’s some surf chat and it’s certainly safe to say, there’s a good amount of nerdy photography chat, as well as some good car talk: Volkswagen vans, specifically. We wrap up the episode discussing my parents including my mom who does CrossFit. It’s always great to spend some time with Wesley, and I’m stoked to share a glimpse into my life and our friendship, so I hope you enjoy it.

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What’s Covered in This Episode:

✔️ My journey from Connecticut to California and why I made the move
✔️ How photography became my career (despite a failed saxophone phase)
✔️ The transition from still photography to high-speed motion work
✔️ Lessons learned from assisting top photographers in New York
✔️ The importance of problem-solving and craftsmanship in my work
✔️ Finding inspiration beyond trends—why originality is key
✔️ The role of surfing, woodworking, and classic cars in my creative life
✔️ How I approach technical challenges and what excites me about the future