A Collaboration Story Between a NYC-Based Breakdancer and a NYC-Based Photographer
JP and Oleg were able to easily reconnect through Dayflash’s collab tools — and schedule a photo shoot collab!
Dayflash user @officialjpnyc (Instagram username @officialjpnyc) is a professional breakdancer and social influencer from New York City.
JP is a professional breakdancer and social influencer based out of New York City. The former Captain of “The Brooklyn Nets Team Hype,” he has been a featured dancer in music videos for French Montana, Becky G, and various other artists. He has had the opportunity to perform alongside Jlo and Madonna, as well as been seen on MTV’s TRL and multiple other TV programs. On top of dancing, JP was also a stunt double for J Balvin and Ryan Reynolds in DeadPool 2.
Dayflash user @eyecatchingphoto (Instagram username @eyecatchingphoto) is a photographer from New York City.
“I am a cityscape, landscape and events photographer. I started with events photography about 20 years ago and ventured off into city and landscape photography about 5 years ago, and loving it ever since. I love the early sunrise and late night city trails!” —Oleg Vasilevitsky, Dayflash user @eyecatchingphoto
Check out @officialjpnyc and @eyecatchingphoto on Dayflash… and take a look at JP’s collab requests on his profile page
Through Dayflash’s collab tools, JP and Oleg were able to easily reconnect — and form a new collaboration!
“JP and I met several years ago when I was photographing an event and he was there as a performer with the band. His moves really caught my eye and I approached him to take some photos of him dancing. We’ve kept in contact over the years, and through Dayflash’s new collab tools, we reconnected and recently we agreed to collaborate with a great success.” — Oleg Vasilevitsky, Dayflash user @eyecatchingphoto
JP and Oleg reconnected through Dayflash’s collab tools
“Oleg’s photos are awesome. He is known for catching stunning shots of NYC and he wanted to capture movement so he connected with me by liking my collab request on Dayflash, and after seeing his work for a while on Instagram, when he expressed an interest in my collab request on Dayflash, I couldn’t help but want to collaborate with him.” — JP, Dayflash user @officialjpnyc
Oleg and JP met in Long Island City for a photoshoot collab… and check out these awesome photos that Oleg captured of JP…
Be sure to practice social distancing guidelines during your collab — so that you can stay safe
During times like now, if you do decide to meet with another creator for an in-person collab, like JP and Oleg did, then it’s best to continue following your region’s social distancing guidelines, and practice physical distancing throughout your collab, so that you can both stay safe, and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In addition to collaborating with Oleg, JP has also collaborated with Dayflash user Trish Dahal (Dayflash username trish_dahal2 and Instagram username trish_photographer).
“I’m a freelancer photographer. I was originally born and raised in Nepal and I moved to the United States in 2009. I’m currently in college studying visual art photography. I started photography when I was a sophomore in High School. My friend inspired me to get into photography, and after taking classes I realized how much I loved it. ” — Trish Dahal, Dayflash user trish_dahal2
Check out Trish’s profile on Instagram and Dayflash…
“I hit the like button on JP’s collab request: I edit photos + you take photos: let’s collab. That’s how JP and I got started. JP responded to my collab request, and he then said he’d love to edit my nature photos!” — Trish Dahal, Dayflash user trish_dahal2
While practicing social distancing, photo and video editing collabs can be a great way to collaborate with different creators — and expand your network — all from the comfort and safety of your own home!
Check out the beautiful collaboration images by Trish and JP:
JP did stunning editing work on Trish’s beautiful nature photos which were captured in Virginia…
“The new collaboration tools are an awesome addition to Dayflash. It gives an opportunity for people to network, and present their art in ways not previously available on any platform.” — Oleg Vasilevitsky, Dayflash user @eyecatchingphoto
Reach New Audiences (Through Each Other)
Through Dayflash’s collab tools, JP and Oleg, along with JP and Trish, were able to combine their skills, and create beautiful, new photos to share with their followers on social media! This enabled JP, Oleg and Trish to reach new audiences on social media (through each other’s audiences!)
“The new collaboration tool makes Dayflash an instant collective of talent and the perfect site for network.” — JP, Dayflash user @officialjpnyc
Networking While Lining Up Collabs
Dayflash is a great place to find inspiration — and to grow your network — while lining up collabs for now (or for later). To line up collabs, simply use Dayflash’s collab tools to find people that you can collaborate with now or later, so that way you can fill up your schedule in advance with multiple collaborations with different people. The more collaborations you can plan, the more you can elevate your game as a creator.
How Can Dayflash’s Collab Tools Elevate Your Game?
Each new collab that you form can help you…
- reach new audiences on social media (through each other’s audiences),
- improve your skills and learn new skills (from one another),
- create more engaging content (that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to create on your own),
- and attract new opportunities with brands and creators.
Dayflash users @officialjpnyc, @eyecatchingphoto and @trish_dahal2 all plan to continue using the new collab tools on Dayflash to more easily find the right people for their next collabs — while also using it to grow their network with new people who share their same passion.
Did you form an online collab (or an online friendship) via Dayflash Collab Requests?
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