Building a Paid Filming Career From Scratch - Cody Dowdy

Jim Shockey's Cameraman - Jesse Reardon | Building a Career and Launching The Fishing with Dad Show

What does it take to spend nearly two decades behind one of the biggest names in outdoor television and then step into your own next chapter? In this episode, Jesse Reardon shares his journey from an outsider with no hunting background to becoming a longtime cameraman and editor behind Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, filming across continents, learning under pressure, and building a career at the highest level of the industry. Jesse also opens up about what he is building now with The Fishing with Dad Show, why that project matters, and how storytelling, mentorship, and family connection are shaping his next season in the outdoor world. If you want insight from a true veteran behind the camera, this is a powerful episode. Fishing With Dad: https://www.instagram.com/thefishingwithdadshow/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thefishingwithdadshow/?hl=en] Learn more at https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/ [https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/]

No Connections, No Clients, No Problem: How I Would Rebuild

What would it look like to start over from scratch in the hunting media industry? In this episode, Nick breaks down exactly what he would do if he had no connections, no clients, and no experience, but still wanted to build a real career behind the camera. From learning your gear and studying composition to filming for free and building momentum, this is a practical roadmap for anyone trying to make the jump. If this episode helped you think differently about getting started in hunting media and you want more guidance on building your skills, growing your network, and turning your camera into a real career, visit https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/

$100,000 - Income Streams

Nick breaks down the different income streams that helped him build a full-time career in hunting media. From filming-only jobs and editing contracts to conservation projects, sponsor content, social media retainers, brand work, and oddball commercial projects, this episode gives hunting filmmakers a real look at how to make more consistent money with a camera.If you want to turn your camera into a career in the outdoor industry, this episode is for you. Learn more:https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com [https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com]

Building a Paid Filming Career From Scratch - Cody Dowdy

Cody Dowdy went from no experience, no support, and no idea where to start to filming full time in less than two years. Cody was one of the first people in the room when we started this thing, and watching him chase it down has been one of the most fun parts of building Producers Camp. If you want to be in those conversations, learning this stuff in real time and getting in the rooms where careers actually get built, Producers Camp is where it happens. Link: https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/producers-camp [https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/producers-camp] Find Cody at Scales and Tines on YouTube and Instagram.

If You Don't Know This - It's A Problem (seriously)

In this episode of Lens Behind the Hunt, Nick breaks down one of the most important concepts in hunting filmmaking: shooting for the edit. He explains why great storytellers do not just capture random clips in the field. They film with the final edit in mind. From morning lodge shots and transition sequences to in-field scenics, hunter reactions, and real-time storytelling, Nick walks through the mindset that separates amateurs from professionals. If you want to build stronger hunting films, land industry jobs, and tell more complete stories, this episode is a must-listen. https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/ [https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/]