

- 16
- Episodes
- 2023
- First episode
About New Wave Media
George and Alijah are a photography (and sometimes videography) duo hailing from Portland, OR. In this podcast we touch on our photography businesses and what it takes to run them, the projects we've got going on, community events that we are a part of, and so much more. Make sure to check us out on our other social media platforms, and join us on Discord where we are working on building a creative community for all - Links in the description below. Check us out on every platform! Follow the New Wave Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) Alijah Lungren: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com/) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapodcast (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapodcast) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)
- Publisher
- George Padilla
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 18 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 12 Sept 2023
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.

12 Sept 2023
New Wave Media Episode 16: Kate Birch
Hi, hey, hello everyone - it's been a few weeks. Lots of things going on, and we will be dropping an episode to talk about all of the big changes soon - but before we do that, we want to introduce you all to Kate Birch, a good friend and huge supporter of us. Kate is an up and coming wedding and portrait photographer based out of Portland, OR. In this episode we talk about how she got started, her background and education, and the life of working full time in the corporate world while carrying a heavy wedding schedule. Kate gives us a glimpse into what she likes to shoot for fun to keep herself sane. She also tells us about her new home, and the cool surprise that is buried on her property, and how she has used that to her advantage as a creative photographer. Kate is a goldmine of information and inspiration and this episode goes over a lot of cool topics. Jump in and enjoy the ride, and we will see you again soon! Check out Kate's work below! https://www.aspenbirchpnw.com (https://www.aspenbirchpnw.com) https://www.instagram.com/kathrinepnw/ (https://www.instagram.com/kathrinepnw/) https://instagram.com/aspenbirchpnw/ (https://instagram.com/aspenbirchpnw/) Follow the New Wave Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx) ALLOVE Images: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx) Join the NWM Discord: https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)

21 Aug 2023
New Wave Media Episode 15: Oshen Davidson
In this episode we invite Oshen Davidson an elopement photographer in Iceland and the Pacific North west! We get a glimpse of what its like photographing in the beautiful country of Iceland. We take a look at having boundaries when it comes to work as well as saving our sanity with film and having an outlet. As always, thanks for joining us and thanks for your support - we couldn't do it without y'all! New Wave Media: https://www.NewWavePDX.com (https://www.NewWavePDX.com) Follow the New Wave STUDIO Insta!: https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx) Special Guest Oshen Davidson https://www.oshendavidson.com (https://www.oshendavidson.com) https://www.instagram.com/oshendavidsonphoto/ (https://www.instagram.com/oshendavidsonphoto/) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) ALLOVE Images: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapodcast (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapodcast) Join the NWM Discord: https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)

14 Aug 2023
New Wave Media Episode 14: Emily
In this episode we invite Emily Ulsh a wedding and portrait photographer and aspiring comedian. We talk about burn out and what its like being a comedian. As always, thanks for joining us and thanks for your support - we couldn't do it without y'all! New Wave Media: https://www.NewWavePDX.com (https://www.NewWavePDX.com) Follow the New Wave STUDIO Insta!: https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx) Special Guest Emily Ulsh: https://emilyulsh.art/links/ (https://emilyulsh.art/links/) https://www.instagram.com/emilyulsh/ (https://www.instagram.com/emilyulsh/) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) ALLOVE Images: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapodcast (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapodcast) Join the NWM Discord: https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)

2 Aug 2023
New Wave Media Episode 13: New Wave Studio Soft Opening Recap
We did it! We finally got to our soft opening event for New Wave Studio and it was an absolute BLAST. We had some of the most awesome creatives in the Portland area in our studio throughout the day, openly creating and collaborating. It was a dream come true and we are so, so happy with how it went. In this episode, we recap how the soft opening went, some of our favorite moments, and some news about what's coming up next. As always, thanks for joining us and thanks for your support - we couldn't do it without y'all! Follow the New Wave STUDIO Insta!: https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx) ALLOVE Images: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx) Join the NWM Discord: https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)

25 Jul 2023
New Wave Media Episode 12: Soft Opening weekend!
Howdy everyone! We are a week out from our soft opening, we go over the process of getting on the guest list for that. We also have some big news about an educational group we are a part of, and finally we talk about a BIG wedding from this past weekend! This one is fun and informative, come check it out!Follow the New Wave STUDIO Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx)Toni from Mondaty Pals: https://www.instagram.com/antoniarosephoto (https://www.instagram.com/antoniarosephoto)Toni's Links: https://linktr.ee/antoniarosephoto (https://linktr.ee/antoniarosephoto)George Padilla Photography: [https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com](https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com/) (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com](https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com/))ALLOVE Images: [https://www.alloveimages.com](https://www.alloveimages.com/) (https://www.alloveimages.com](https://www.alloveimages.com/))NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx)NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx)NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)Join the NWM Discord: https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB)

19 Jul 2023
New Wave Media Episode 11: The Writing on the Wall
Hello New Wave Media friends! This episode is a special one to us - it is our first episode in our new permanent podcast set! We are so excited to finally have a large, versatile space that we can podcast from and we are LOVING how it's looking. This episode is a whole lot of studio talk (because, really, that's the majority of our lives right now). Drop in and let us know what you think of the new spot! So much more to come, stay tuned! Follow the New Wave STUDIO Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavestudiopdx) ALLOVE Images: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx (https://www.tiktok.com/@newwavestudiopdx) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx (https://www.instagram.com/newwavemediapdx) Join the NWM Discord: https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://www.discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx (https://www.youtube.com/@newwavepdx)

6 Jul 2023
New Wave Media Episode 10: New Space Who Dis?
This is a really, really special day. In this episode, we are recording in our new studio space for the first time. George & Alijah talk about what the last couple of weeks have looked like in order to get into the space, what is coming in the near future, and well, of course, a little big about some weddings. We absolutely can't wait to share this space with you all, stay tuned for more to come! ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

29 Jun 2023
New Wave Media Episode 9: Incognito no more!
Buckle up y'all because this is a big one in so many ways! George and Alijah explain where they've been the last few weeks - traveling, working, and so much more. They talk about weddings (as usual), Alijah shares some exciting news in the gear department, and George talks about his trip out of the country. Finally we have some BIG news about the studio plans and progress. Lots of big stuff to unpack in this episode, get ready! ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

5 Jun 2023
New Wave Media Episode 8: A Little Non-Traditional
In this episode, George and Alijah go over what it is like to leave a traditional schedule behind and live a life building a brand and photographing for a living. They go over how that effects their ability to make plans with people who work a traditional schedule, and the FOMO that can come along with that, as well as musing on what life will look like after the whirlwind of wedding season calms down, and how to keep momentum through the off season. They talk about a fun BTS video that was released on our YouTube channel this past week, and go over the plans for the week ahead. This is a good one y'all, enjoy! Rowena Crest BTS Video with George: https://youtu.be/Y2t1gldcXjo (https://youtu.be/Y2t1gldcXjo) ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

29 May 2023
New Wave Media Episode 7: A Peek Behind the Curtain
In this episode, George and Alijah offer a look at the behind the scenes nitty-gritty of the lifestyle of a wedding photographer, as well as a peek behind the curtain of the podcast, and a bit of talk about progress of the studio. Lots of big things happening behind the scenes at New Wave Media. Survey for "do's and don'ts" of the upcoming studio space is coming. Stay tuned! ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

23 May 2023
New Wave Media Episode 6: Bonus Surprise!
In this quick bonus episode, George and Alijah finally spill the beans on something big they've been working on. ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

22 May 2023
New Wave Media Episode 5: The Elephant in the Room
Welp, we did it. We fell off for a week. We feel bad, but we talk about it. A lot about it. There's been a lot going on, and we have a lot to talk about in this episode. We're back on and will be back to weekly from this point forward, check it out! Check us out everywhere else: ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

8 May 2023
New Wave Media Episode 4: Hitched!
This week is all about weddings. George had his first wedding of the "wedding season" and talks us through his experience there. Alijah talks about the planning stages of an upcoming wedding. They go over Dos/Donts and Client no-no's for how to deal with vendors, things that have happened in the past and how to handle issues with clients when something happens, as well as how to proactively address these issues so they don't happen. There's also a whole lot of banter and shop talk. This one's for the wedding photographers! Enjoy. ALLOVE Images: www.alloveimages.com (http://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: www.georgepadillaphotography.com (http://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) Join the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

1 May 2023
New Wave Media Episode 3: Confidence is Key!
In this episode, George and Alijah touch on upcoming shoots and projects. They talk about getting ghosted by clients, and how they handle those situations and increase the rate of people who book instead of "price shop", with some tips and tricks on reeling in bookings. They touch on keeping themselves relevant on social media and making sure they stay in front of their clients. This is a fun episode with tons of laughs, come check it out! ALLOVE Images: https://www.alloveimages.com (https://www.alloveimages.com) George Padilla Photography: https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com) NWM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media) NWM IG: https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/) JOIN the NWM Discord: https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB) NWM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia).

24 Apr 2023
New Wave Media Episode 2: A Special Day & Some Studio Talk
On this episode, we are celebrating George's birthday! We talk about what he has accomplished over the past year, and what he wants to accomplish on his next "orbit around the sun".We talk a bit about our goals for the podcast, the brand, and the future of New Wave Media.We set some expectations for content to come in the future, and projects we want to share with you all.There's a bit of a story about a session Alijah had that George tagged along on last week, that turned into a bit of a mess, but it was a fun mess!And finally we round out the episode by talking about our first experiences with artificial light, studio work, and where we want to go with our studio work moving forward.This is a fun, content packed episode and we really hope you enjoy it!Stop by and say Happy Birthday to George!Join the community on DISCORD! (https://discord.gg/dGp99QdMnB)Check out New Wave Media on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.media)Subscribe to New Wave Media on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@NewWaveMedia.)Follow New Wave Media on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.media_/)George Padilla Photography (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com/)ALLOVE Images (https://www.alloveimages.com/)BEAST Daylight Studio BTS Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XiYTrKvHyg)BEAST Daylight Studio Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beastdaylight/)

18 Apr 2023
New Wave Media Episode 1: Welcome to the community
Welcome to the New Wave Media Podcast. In this podcast we go over what it is to be in NWM and what direction we are headed after dialing in version 3 of the podcast. We establish a community on discord and are in the process of creating and building a community of creatives. Don't forget to follow us on social media and join the discord here! https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com/links (https://www.georgepadillaphotography.com/links)https://www.alloveimages.com/bio (https://www.alloveimages.com/bio)https://discord.com/invite/dGp99QdMnB (https://discord.com/invite/dGp99QdMnB)
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