Chad Buchanan reflects on the evolution of his creative career—from photographing high-profile events to founding his own media company, Goldstar Media. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from assignments photographing entertainers, movie stars, and royalty, offering a glimpse into the fast-paced world of media and celebrity photography.

He also talks about how the Transcendental Meditation technique has influenced the way he works, helping him stay calm under pressure, recognize the right moment to capture an image, and navigate an ever-changing media landscape with greater clarity, creativity, and presence.

Chad Buchanan is a South Florida–based photographer, website designer, digital marketer, video content creator, and the founder of Goldstar Media in 2014. With more than 20 years of professional experience in photography, video production, digital marketing, website design, and social media strategy, he helps brands elevate their visibility through compelling visual storytelling and results-driven online presence. His work spans SEO-optimized website development, e-commerce integration, high-quality photo and video production, live streaming, and drone videography.

Chad Buchanan … shares behind-the-scenes stories from assignments photographing entertainers, movie stars, and royalty, offering a glimpse into the fast-paced world of media and celebrity photography.

Mr. Buchanan’s work has been published in major international media outlets, including Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, People, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, Daily Mail, The Sun, Bild, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Allure, Teen Vogue, New York Post, and many others.

In addition to leading Goldstar Media, he currently serves as a Managed IT Services Sales Specialist at ImageNet Consulting of the Treasure Coast, where he applies his marketing expertise within the technology sector. His earlier career includes leadership roles in marketing and years of international experience as a contributing photographer and videographer covering red carpet events, entertainment news, and high-profile media assignments throughout the United States and Europe.

Christine Albers, host of TM Talks, interviewed Chad Buchanan. This interview was aired on March 15, 2026.