Travis Hayto
S03 E13 - He's Photographed the NBA & Coldplay: How Travis Hayto built his Dream Career
Travis Hayto is a Live Events Photographer and the founder of SoCo Studios, a creative agency producing high-impact photo and video content for brands, events and sporting organisations. He’s shot everything from the NBA to the AFL Grand Final and even Coldplay Stadium Concerts. Travis has built a career working behind the scenes at some of Australia’s biggest events and if you've been on social media lately you've probably seen his BTS Videos on TikTok or YouTube.
In this episode, Travis shares how he went from volunteering courtside at basketball games to leading a full creative team. We talk about growing a photography career in the sports and events world, building a business that lasts, and what it really takes to stay creatively fulfilled over the long term.
You’ll also hear us chat about:
The early days of freelancing and saying yes to everything
The story behind some of Travis’ most memorable shots
Creating content while on the job
The mindset that’s helped him land major gigs
How and why he built a team
And why small jobs matter just as much as the big ones
Whether you’re a working photographer or just curious about what goes into shooting some of the biggest events in the world, there’s so much insight in this one.
