Ep 284: How to create images that stand out from the pack with guest Karen Alsop

Meet Karen Alsop, a photographer who makes fantastical images straight out of her imagination or inspired by books and movies. She is a photographer who expertly manipulates images into other-worldly scenes. Find out how: how she got started, her first attempt at composite images, how she developed Photoshop skills, working with charities, how her work has evolved, planning a conceptual image, where her inspiration comes from, pricing, marketing and much more.

Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast.

Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets.

Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process.

Connect with us on Instagram @valeriekhoo @ginamilicia

Click play to listen to the podcast or find it on iTunes here. If you don’t use iTunes you can get the feed here, or listen to us on Stitcher radio.

Show Notes

Karen Alsop is an international award-winning Australian, Melbourne based photographic digital artist. Expanding on two decades of photographic and graphic design experience, Karen brings photography and art together to create stunning artworks that tell a story and take the viewer into another world.

Gina asks Karen:

  • How did you get started
  • Portrait photography business. How did that look
  • Tell me about your first attempt at composite images.
  • How did you develop your photoshop skills
  • Tell me about your first conceptual shoots
  • Working with charities
  • How has your work evolved?
  • How did you make this transition
  • Planning a conceptual image
  • Does the idea come first or do you spot a location or see a movie?
  • Where does the inspiration come from
  • Finding talent
  • Set up/lighting/gear choice/assistants
  • Location or studio
  • Karen’s awesome trick to create grand costumes on a “tiny” budget
  • Pricing and marketing

Social Media links

How to direct and pose like a pro

About Gina

About Gina

Gina Milicia is one of the most widely known and respected photographers in Australia. She is the master of capturing that ‘magical moment’... READ MORE

instagram Instagram