Rafael Orta CaptureOne CEO | Coffee with Creators

Rafael Orta CaptureOne CEO | Coffee with Creators

🔘 Chief Executive Officer of Capture One: Rafael OrtaRafael Orta is CEO of Capture One, the industry-standard photography software trusted by hundreds of thousands of professional photographers and commercial studios worldwide. In this role, Rafael has led the company's evolution into an independent, photographerfocused business since its 2020 spin-out from Phase One. He has championed putting photographers at the center of product decisions, deepening partnerships across the industry — from hundreds of photography schools and professional associations to camera manufacturers and software companies. With a 30-year career in technology and a family that has called five countries home along the way to Denmark, Rafael brings a multidisciplinary and global lens to the photography industry, grounded in a genuine curiosity about the craft itself.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI. Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, Capture One, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/brands/Capture-Onehttps://www.gothamroasters.com/SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login✘ GEAR USED:Capture One Pro, Digital Perpetual License, Downloadhttps://www.adorama.com/capture-one-pro-digital-perpetual-license-download-photo-editing-software/p/coprodpLVNA Digital RINCON X Limited Edition 32.8' USB-C Straight to Right Angle Directional Tether Cable, Hyper Bluehttps://www.adorama.com/lvna-digital-rincon-x-32-8-ft-usb-c-tether-cable/p/lynarin03Apple MacBook Pro 14", Early 2026 Silver M5 Pro 15-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 24GB 1TB Standard Display 70W Adapterhttps://www.adorama.com/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-early-2026-m5-chip/p/acmgdn4llaTether Tools AeroTrac Workstation Systemhttps://www.adorama.com/tether-tools-aerotrac-workstation-system-mounting-hardware/p/ttatwsTether Tools AeroTrac Workstation Ultimate Tethering Kithttps://www.adorama.com/tether-tools-aerotrac-workstation-ultimate-tethering-kit-laptop-stand/p/ttutkatEizo CG2700S 27" 16:9 WQHD ColorEdge Management IPS LCD LED Monitor, Blackhttps://www.adorama.com/eizo-coloredge-cg2700s-27-inch-wqhd-ips-monitor-black/p/eicg2700sbkApple iPad Pro 13" with M5 Chip, Late 2025 Space Black 256GB Wi-Fi Standard Glasshttps://www.adorama.com/apple-ipad-pro-13-inch-m5-chip-late-2025-wifi-cellular/p/acmdyj4llaAccsoon PowerCage Pro II for 12.9" iPad Prohttps://www.adorama.com/accsoon-powercage-pro-ii-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-mount-cage/p/acpwrcgproii#captureone #photoediting #adorama__________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________More of Rafael OrtaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-orta/Capture One Website: https://www.captureone.com/__________________________________THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!

Nigel Barker | Coffee with Creators

🔘 Photographer, creative director, entrepreneur, and influencer: Nigel BarkerFor three decades, Nigel Barker has been a defining voice in fashion, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. Best known as photographer and judge on America's Next Top Model for 17 seasons, he's also hosted The Face and Top Photographer, with his Shaken & Stirred Show podcast now being adapted for television. Most Recently, he was featured in the Netflix #1 Documentary - Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top ModelBeyond the camera, Barker has launched diverse ventures including NB1 & NB2 furniture, fragrances with Demeter and Olfactory, and most recently, The Barker Company: Espresso Martinis—a multi-award-winning pre-batched cocktail line. A passionate humanitarian, Barker has championed causes with the Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, CARE, and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation for over 20 years. He's also a New York Times bestselling author of Models of Influence and The Beauty Equation, cementing his status as an internationally acclaimed photographer, creative director, and cultural influencer.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI. Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, Profoto, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/brands/Profotohttps://www.gothamroasters.com/SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login✘ GEAR USED:TRP Worldwide 20x20' Solid Duvetyne/Commando Clothhttps://www.adorama.com/trp-worldwide-20-x-20-ft-solid-duvetyne-commando-cloth/p/trps20Flashpoint Nested Apple Box 4-in-1 Photography Sethttps://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-nested-apple-box-4-in-1-photography-set/p/fpab41FlexFill Collapsible Reflector - 60" Circular - Silver/White Reversiblehttps://www.adorama.com/flexfill-collapsible-reflector-60-inch-circular/p/ff602Used Profoto Silver Softlight Beauty Dish Reflector for Profoto - 20.5"https://www.adorama.com/used-profoto-silver-softlight-beauty-dish-reflector-for-profoto-205/p/ltxpp505506Profoto D30 500W Bi-Color Monolight Duo Kithttps://www.adorama.com/profoto-d30-500w-bi-color-monolight-duo-kit/p/ppd30duoLeica SL3 Mirrorless Camerahttps://www.adorama.com/leica-sl3-mirrorless-camera-body-only/p/lcsl3#fashionphotography #contentcreator #adorama__________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________More of Nigel BarkerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nigelbarkerX: https://x.com/NigelBarkerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NigelBarkerOfficial/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nigelbarkerofficial__________________________________THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!

Jared Tapy | Coffee with Creators

🔘 Photographer, Jared Thomas TapyJared Thomas Tapy is a street and documentary photographer, writer, and educator based in New York City. His work is rooted in long-term projects that move through urban landscapes, rural communities, and American life. Tapy approaches photography as a sustained practice, building bodies of work that accumulate meaning over time. Alongside his image-making, he writes critically about photography and visual culture through his Substack publication, shaping how photographers think about and engage with the medium. His work can be found at jaredthomastapy.com.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI. Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, Adorama Used Department, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/Usedhttps://www.gothamroasters.com/SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login✘ GEAR USED:Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX AF NIKKOR Lens - Nikon U.S.A. Warranty - Accessory Bundle with 52mm Filter Kit, Lens Cap Leash, Professional Lens Cleaning Kithttps://www.adorama.com/nikon-d850-dslr-camera-body-46-mp/p/inkd850 Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens, Bundle with ProOptic 58mm Filter Kit, Lens Case, Lens Cleaner, Cleaning Kit, Lens Cap Tetherhttps://www.adorama.com/nikon-50-mm-f-1-8g-af-s-nikkor-lens/p/nk5018guekNikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED IF AF-S DX NIKKOR VR Lenshttps://www.adorama.com/nikon-18-300-mm-f-3-5-6-3g-af-s-dx-nikkor-vr-lens/p/nk18300nNikon 28mm f/1.4E AF-S NIKKOR Lenshttps://www.adorama.com/nikon-28-mm-f-1-4e-af-s-nikkor-lens/p/nk2814u#documentaryphotography #streetphotography #adorama__________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________More of Jared Thomas TapyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredtapy/ Substack: https://thomastapy.substack.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaredthomastapy Website: https://www.jaredthomastapy.com/ __________________________________THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!

Jacqueline Tobin | Coffee with Creators

🔘 Photo Consultant and Industry Writer, Jacqueline TobinJacqueline Tobin started her photo career as Managing Editor at Photo District News (PDN) in 1986. In 2011, she was handpicked to take over its sister publication, Rangefinder, where she served as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years. During that time, she authored two photo business books: Wedding Photography Unveiled: Inspiration and Insight From 20 Top Photographers (2009), and The Luminous Portrait: Capture the Beauty of Natural Light for Glowing, Flattering Photographs (20012). From 2023-2024, she served as Managing Editor and Real Weddings Editor at World’s Best Wedding Photos, an invite-only, global member directory. Today, she continues to write about the photo industry, serves as a portfolio reviewer and juror for prestigious photo competitions, and remains a fierce supporter of photographers.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, Printique, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/brands/Printiquehttps://www.gothamroasters.com/#photoeditor #photographybusiness #adorama__________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________More of Jacqueline TobinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-tobin-096547/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline.tobin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.tobin.3Adorama Contributor Page: https://www.adorama.com/alc/article-author/jacqueline-tobin/?msockid=0c29071cb66168243d0615fdb71369e6A Feature on me back in the day by ShootDotEdit: https://shootdotedit.com/blogs/news/rangefinder-magazine Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/jacqueline-tobinMeet Our Writers Article: https://www.adorama.com/alc/meet-writer-jacqueline-tobin/__________________________________THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!

Jordi Koalitic | Coffee with Creators

🔘 Creative Photographer, Jordi KoaliticJordi Koalitic is a creative photography project born from the imaginative minds of brothers Jordi Puig and Arnau Puig. Together, they have developed a unique visual style that transforms photography into highly engaging, creative and visually striking content.With more than 40 million followers across their social media platforms, Jordi Koalitic has become one of the most influential photography creators worldwide. Their community spans Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and BiliBili, reaching audiences across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.Since 2019, Jordi Koalitic has worked on more than 100 campaigns with leading global brands such as McLaren, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Cupra, Meta, Nikon, Xiaomi, Sony, DJI, TCL, Adidas, Nike and Red Bull. They have also collaborated with major artists, celebrities and organizations, including Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, J Balvin, Jared Leto, Steve Aoki, Machine Gun Kelly, F.C. Barcelona and many others.Recognized by Forbes as “Best Influencer Creativity 2022”, Jordi Koalitic continues to stand out for his artistic vision, innovative content and global impact in the photography and creative industry.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, NanLite, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/l/?sel=Brand_NanLite_Nanlitehttps://www.gothamroasters.com/SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login__________________________________✘ GEAR JORDI USED:Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camerahttps://www.adorama.com/nikon-z9-mirrorless-camera-body-only/p/nkz9?OrigTerm=NKZ9&searchredirect=trueNikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lenshttps://www.adorama.com/nikon-nikkor-z-24-70-mm-f-2-8-s-ii-lens/p/nkz2470282?OrigTerm=NKZ2470282&searchredirect=trueK&F Concept A254C4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod/Monopod with Ball Headhttps://www.adorama.com/kf-concept-a254c4-carbon-fiber-travel-tripod-monopod-ball-head/p/kfc9098?OrigTerm=KFC9098&searchredirect=trueWestcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M with Godox & Bowens Switch Inserthttps://www.adorama.com/westcott-rapid-box-switch-octa-m-softbox-godox-bowens/p/we25222530?OrigTerm=WE25222530&searchredirect=true#creativephotography #influencer #adorama__________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________More of Jordi KoaliticInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordi.koalitic/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordi.koalitic?lang=enYoutube:  @jordikoalitic  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC-Md_S_A6VcSJiAhStZCKbw] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordikoalitic/__________________________________THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!