#38 - Anshil Popli - How Art & Media Saved My Life

Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Anshil Popli to discuss the arts, photography and how to establish a name for yourself in The Bay Area. Popli was born in Florida but grew up in the East Bay. His talent for photography is unmatched and this episode deconstructs his efforts to establish a reputation in the  Bay Area as one of the most artistic & individualized creators in the industry. We met through the firearms industry but Anshil's work extends far beyond how we met. I hope you enjoy this weeks dive into: art, photography, The Bay Area & creating something from nothing with our special guest Anshil Popli.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:30 Welcoming Anshil

01:43 Living In The Bay Area

08:14 Growing Up In San Ramon

11:20 Being A Young Adult

29:30 Getting Into Photography

30:06 Lessons From The Music Industry

32:58 Curating A Portfolio

34:15 Navigating The Film Industry

40:58 Breaking Into The Photography Industry

45:31 The Parallel Between Cinema & Fitness

48:45 The Wild Wild West

58:03 Oversaturation In Industries

58:51 Meeting Through Firearms

1:09:52 Inclusivity with Different Demographics

1:13:43 Normalizing Firearms

1:17:13 New Photography Book Launch

1:18:39 How To Get In Contact