Ishmil Watermen

Creative To Creative is a podcast where I sit down with some of today’s dopest creative minds. Whether it’s an entrepreneur, designer, illustrator, or photographer; we talk about their success story and the creative process that got them there. It’s a great way for creatives and entrepreneurs to get some advice on how to tackle their business and personal life.

I’m always asking other creatives about their creative process and the things they struggle with. It allows me to understand how I can better support those in my industry. These conversations also help me improve my own creative process by hearing other perspectives.

I am a photographer, retoucher and art director. My photographic works have been published globally, clients include Vogue, Elle, Dressed 2 Kill, GQ, i-D and more. My work has been nominated for awards and occupies the spaces of celebrity homes as well as major institutions. Commercially I have worked as a photographer or retoucher with brands such as Nobis, Gotstyle, Harry Rosen, Hudson Bay Company, Winners, Conde Nast, Bic, and more. For 4 years I owned and managed what was rated one of the top commercial photography studios in the greater Toronto area. My time there made me an extremely skillful lighting technician and set director.

I float between commercial photography and fine art imaging, often fusing the two in experiments meant to grip and captivate the viewer. With a defined personal style I often peruse new aesthetics to challenge myself and expand my creative horizons. This craft has been nothing short of a life teacher to me, and the meaning I place behind each image has grown in-depth as each year passes. My experimental approach to imaging is a result of my 16-year background in post-production. I was a retoucher before I had ever picked up a camera. From colour grading and retouching to compositing and digital painting, this abundance of experience allows me the ability to be a chameleon of sorts. Quickly adapting to client needs and project vision.

About The Podcast

Creative To Creative is a podcast where I sit down with some of today’s dopest creative minds. Whether it’s an entrepreneur, designer, illustrator, or photographer; we talk about their success story and the creative process that got them there. It’s a great way for creatives and entrepreneurs to get some advice on how to tackle their business and personal life.

I’m always asking other creatives about their creative process and the things they struggle with. It allows me to understand how I can better support those in my industry. These conversations also help me improve my own creative process by hearing other perspectives.