Welcome to an all new season of Dear Art Producer! On this episode, host Heather Elder sits down with Karen Blatchford, Senior Producer at VMLY&R in Chicago. Karen is, an experienced and multi-talented producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Listen in as Karen talks about her background in photography, her experience as a cost consultant, and her passion for print productions. She also provides valuable insight on how to get a producer’s attention, the challenges of integrating broadcast and print productions, and the impact of budget constraints on photography projects.    In an industry where the rules are always changing, it’s helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.   More about our guest: Find Karen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-blatchford-baa2642/    More about your host: Heather Elder’s Bio: https://www.heatherelder.com/CONNECT-&-RESOURCES/thumbs   Heather Elder’s Blog: https://notesfromarepsjournal.com/   Heather Elder on Instagram:  @heatherelderrepresents  https://www.instagram.com/heatherelderrepresents/?hl=en  Heather Elder on Twitter: @heathereldersf https://mobile.twitter.com/heathereldersf Heather Elder on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/heather-elder-represents  Heather Elder on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/HeatherElderRepresents