Author: Taya Iv

When you look at your images, it doesn’t matter what they look like compared to other photographers’ images. How do you feel when you look…

We won’t have this moment again. It will never look exactly the same again. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts,…

If you feel lonely, if you feel hungry, or if you feel something is just missing, then focus on that and everything else will come…

If you don’t have that perseverance, drive, and determination, you’re going to find it difficult. It’s a hard industry to be in. There are more…

Why did we take so many pictures in the first place? What was going through our heads? [Printing] teaches us how to be considerate and…

I think it still boils down to your honesty and your integrity in what you’re trying to do. You can be as award-winning, as global,…

Instagram used to be photo-centric. Now, they’ve moved into the video side of things, which is okay. I’ve learned to adapt. That’s something we have…

Fashion photography is a journey of creativity, self-expression, and constant growth. Keep exploring and experimenting, and never stop believing in yourself! You can also listen…

When I go out into nature, I see myself as a guest. It’s like me showing up at your house unannounced, expecting you to make…

I think that’s part of journalism: gaining that trust. I do not think of myself as the best photographer by any means, but I think…

That’s the mindset: I need to learn and be happy at the same time. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts,…

Architectural photography can be both spontaneous and require a lot of planning. It’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all in terms of approach to photography. You can…

As a sports photographer, as a documentary photographer, it’s important to be really honest in your work. You can also listen to this episode on…

What I really want to do right now is carve out a pathway on which the next person behind me could do better than what…

You can never say, “Okay, I’ve arrived, I’ve achieved, I’m there.” You constantly have to learn. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes,…

When it comes to Fujifilm users, it’s almost like the world’s worst kept secret because everyone wants to talk about it. You can also listen…

It’s more valuable to go deep into who you are as a person and be like, “Okay, what do I feel committed to and what…

By overcoming your fears and facing them head on, you’re able to advance your life and just live a little more comfortably each day. You…

Just keeping it simple has always worked best for me. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google…

What’s really important as a cinematographer is to think about blocking. If I take a photo of a building, I don’t need to think about…

I’m learning to value the process, the middle part, the more that I do photography. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket…

If you’re not good at this, you could just quit. I mean that in a really positive way. For me, quitting music was one of…

We have a habit of being with our phones all the time. It’s so natural, as natural as carrying your house keys. We don’t think…

I grew up with the the saying, “Good, better, best, never let it rest until your good is better and your better best.” Well, I…

Now so more than ever, there’s such huge pressure to be investing in the latest equipment. It’s totally unnecessary. When you look back at the…

Don’t think about what you will do with your image. Don’t think about who may or may not like the image. Just think about what…

Remember to be consistent, set realistic goals for yourself, and avoid perfection. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox,…

One thing that I like to say to all street photographers is this: try, and don’t be afraid of strangers. I started out street photography…

I try to teach photographers that you have such immense value and that the marketplace knows that. They just hope that you never find out…

You’re not a photographer when someone pays you. That doesn’t make you a photographer. You’re not a photographer when someone else tells you that you’re…

It’s all about user experience, giving visitors control over the browsing experience. Not trying to force them into something. You can also listen to this…

You cannot make the art that you do not feel.  You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google…

Our weekly themes are going to be very different and creative. We’ve got lots of amazing content in store for you, so make sure to…

Consistency is a good thing to have, but I don’t think it means that everything has to look the same. I don’t think it means…

I found some rare species [of fungi] that were the first recorded in New Zealand. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket…

When I first started picking up my camera, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I loved taking photos, but when I was…

It doesn’t matter who you are. Even if you’re a photographer or not a photographer, as long as you have a good mind and a…

Connecting to the environment is always my priority. Connection with my surroundings always surpasses the photography part for me. You can also listen to this…

The film stills photographer’s role is for someone who is comfortable with not being in control of what’s happening in front of them. Nicola Dove…

As a creative person, perhaps the most important thing I’ve come to realize in the pandemic is that the type of photography you do doesn’t…

This course is for people who really want to do something they love, especially photography, but aren’t quite sure how to get started. Krystal Kenney…

Don’t take photos of subjects that you don’t love. Iwona Podlasińska You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox, and…

I would tell most people that it’s not necessary to be a professional to be an artist. It’s not necessary to be a professional to…

I’ve done all types of photography, but eventually it led to me doing my own thing over the last 15-18 years or so. I’ve become…

It was a very challenging and beautiful thing to photograph. There was a lot of sensitivity. The environment was completely confidential, so I had to…

It’s not just capturing those typical wedding day highlights. You’re there capturing the whole journey, the highs and lows. Cat Ekkelboom-White You can also listen…

Being a part of a community is important because you get to meet all kinds of people from all walks of life. This can help…

Don’t be afraid to shoot with equipment that is old. Enrique Olvera You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox,…

In my studio, I can recreate natural light. The advantage of this is that my time isn’t limited. Marija Obradovic You can also listen to…

It’s a great balance, I feel, to capture somebody in that sort of way. Without any of the technology, without any of the rush, without…

I think it’s great if people are interested and want to do more and work on conservation using photography. It’s very rewarding, and it’s very…

You just have to let people be who they are, and be yourself as well. It’s really important. Roberta Perrone You can also listen to…

In photography, you can’t take someone else’s shot, shoot it yourself, and call it art. You’ve done nothing. So for me, going to new places,…

I always think there are aspects of the photographer’s personality coming through in their content, even if it’s commercial content or stock content. Devon Steele…

I started learning that I could approach anyone and ask to take their photograph and if they said no, that it wasn’t a rejection of…

I couldn’t see myself just doing one genre or one type of thing constantly. Ainsley Duyvestyn – Smith You can also listen to this episode…

If you have a lot of money, you can go to a luxury resort and lie by the pool all day long. But, that’s not…

I love transformation, and I love evolution, and I love becoming better. Federica Nardese You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts,…

The way that I live is very cheap, so I don’t need much money. But my goal is to not be dependent on photography. Geert…

It’s important that get recognition because after a while, you can’t live on your own and simply create. Laura Carlini Fanfogna You can also listen…

Unfortunately, we underestimate our work. We sell it too cheap. Or we give it for free. Or we give it for exposure. Gulnara Samoilova You…

The people that I admire most in this world are the people that are able to be quietly confident, and they don’t need to express…

Practice is definitely essential to creating quality work. Masha Sardari You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google…

Mistakes are the best way to learn. Jimmy Lozowsky You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google Podcasts.…

I came out or surgery and felt like a different person. It was just this incredible change – from feeling no energy, just feeling awful…

A camera never takes a picture. Who is behind the camera really matters a lot. Sucheta Das You can also listen to this episode on…

Leave your website and just get on with it, because that’s how you’re going to learn. Siobhan Calder You can also listen to this episode…

Anything can make an interesting composition or compositional element. Ian Plant You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Castbox, and…

Because of people’s own beliefs about what money is and what is a lot of money, they’ll self-sabotage. They’ll sit there and be like, “Ooh,…

No matter how difficult it sounds, we have to do something different. Just get up and do something small. Go for a walk. Read a…

You just have to be there, and it helps create this great place. I think that’s such an important part of what we do as…

My brother used to be in the marketing world, and he used to say that for every 10 percent increase in quality, there’s a 90…

We all know what it’s like being outside, chasing a sunset or the night sky. The emotion and the excitement to me is so contagious.…

We are creative, and to be creative…there’s no price to it. We should ask for a fair amount of money for our creativity and our…

In caves, you don’t even want to leave your footprints. You really want to be as careful as possible. John Spies You can also listen…

Utilise your down time and do something creatively for you. Danyelle Johnson You can also listen to this episode on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Spotify, and…

There’s no need to try to get to a specific style which is not yours, because it’s your very uniqueness that will be looked for.…

I also believe that if you’re creative in one field, you can bring everything you’ve learned from that to a new field and bring your…

Stay consistent. Upload every week or every two weeks. Don’t leave it until the last minute or be lazy about it. Just get out there.…

Why did someone choose a specific genre? What struggles have they gone through and how did they overcome them? Some of the photographers I’ve come…

You’re creating because you love it. As long as you have that drive then I think you’re capable of creating anything because it’s not about…