Podcast appearances and mentions of Brooke Shaden

Send us a textJoin us for a special episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, where Angela Nicholson, founder of SheClicks, revisits some of her favourite moments from the first 20 episodes. In this highlights episode, we hear insightful answers from 12 talented photographers featured in the popular Six from SheClicks segment.Cristina Mittermeier opens the episode by discussing how she uses photography to inspire environmental action through powerful storytelling. Tracy Calder shares the creative journey behind her award-winning ‘Plant Scars' series, while Rachael Talibart explains how weather conditions influence her approach to seascape photography.Christie Goodwin reflects on managing personal feelings when photographing challenging subjects in the music industry. Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler offers expert tips for working with models, ensuring natural and dynamic poses. Meanwhile, portrait photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn reveals how she creates a collaborative environment that helps subjects feel at ease.Kate Kirkman explains how she balances her varied photography businesses, from weddings to boudoir and commercial work. Music photographer Scarlet Page shares career advice for aspiring photographers, emphasising persistence and making the most of every opportunity.Food photographer Donna Crous reveals her sources of inspiration, from seasonal ingredients to vibrant colour combinations. Marina Spironetti highlights what separates great travel photography from holiday snapshots.Brooke Shaden discusses how creative shifts can lead to unexpected fine art concepts, while Amy Bateman underscores the value of continuous learning to keep evolving as a photographer.This episode is packed with practical tips, creative insights and personal stories from these extraordinary photographers. Listen now for a dose of inspiration and expert advice to fuel your own photographic journey!CEWEThank you to CEWE, Europe's leading photo printing company, for supporting this podcast. CEWE offers an extensive range of high-quality photo products, including the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK.Now is a great time to look back over the last year and put together a PHOTOBOOK of all your photographic highlights. A CEWE PHOTOBOOK is a great way to remember all those wonderful family gatherings, spontaneous snapshots and epic holidays.Support the show

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the journeys and inspirations of renowned photographers Alison Conklin, Jeff Larason, Brooke Shaden, Taylor Jackson, and Karni Arieli. Their stories reveal the importance of capturing genuine emotions, seeking meaningful critiques, and balancing creativity with technical proficiency. THE BIG IDEASCapturing Authentic Emotions: Alison Conklin's journey emphasizes the importance of focusing on genuine emotions rather than technical perfection. She encourages new photographers to shoot from a personal and honest place to create timeless images.Seeking Constructive Critiques: Jeff Larason highlights the value of receiving specific feedback from a trusted community. This helps photographers grow and understand how their work stands in the realm of great photographers.Balancing Creativity with Proficiency: Brooke Shaden shares her experience of starting with a clear vision and working backward to achieve it. She stresses the importance of letting go of perfection and learning through experimentation.Efficiency and Outsourcing: Taylor Jackson discusses the benefits of outsourcing editing to maintain work-life balance and improve business efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying communication and focusing on what truly matters in photography.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANCapture Real Moments: During your next shoot, prioritize capturing genuine emotions and interactions over technical perfection. Focus on the stories unfolding in front of you.Join a Critique Group: Find or create a community of trusted photographers to give and receive constructive feedback on your work. Experiment and Refine: Start with an artistic vision for your next project and work backward to achieve it. Allow yourself to experiment and learn from the process without overthinking.Outsource Editing: Consider outsourcing your photo editing to a trusted service. This will free up your time to focus on shooting and other creative aspects of your business.Streamline Communication: Simplify your client communication by listing your pricing and services clearly on your website. RESOURCES:Visit Alison Conklin's Website - https://www.alisonconklin.com/Visit Jeff Larason's Website - https://www.jefflarason.com/Visit Brooke Shaden's Website - https://brookeshaden.com/Visit Taylor Jackson's Website - https://www.taylorjacksonweddings.com/Visit Karni Arieli's Website - https://eyemamaproject.com/ Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/ Build Your Dream Photography Business and Keep More of the Money You Earn with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

In today's episode of the podcast, I chat with fine art photographer Brooke Shaden about unlocking your creative potential through symbolism, storytelling, and embracing artistic evolution to transform your photography journey.The Big Ideas:Vision Over Technique: Forge images from your vision; technical skills will follow. Empower your creativity to supersede technical constraints.Artistic Iteration: Learn by doing. Trial, error, and experimentation will refine your art. Fear not the imperfections.Emotional Resonance: Craft stories that touch hearts. Your art has the power to echo universal feelings.Letting Go and Growing: Release your work; focus on the next creation. Your artistic identity expands through detachment.Resources: Follow Brooke On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brookeshaden/ Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Brooke Shaden creates surprising and dark images that feel like paintings, but are manipulated photos featuring herself playing different characters. https://brookeshaden.com

In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson sits down with conceptual photographer Brooke Shaden to discuss her creative process and the emotional themes in her work.Brooke Shaden is an American photographer known for her conceptual fine art photography, often including herself as the subject. Her evocative images frequently explore themes of grief, loss, and the human experience of pain and darkness. Through symbolic imagery and emotional storytelling, Shaden aims to destigmatize difficult topics and bring catharsis to viewers.In the discussion, Brooke explains how she got her start in photography after beginning in writing and filmmaking. She shares that the solitary nature of photography allowed her to have full control over her creative vision. She also mentions the personal experiences that inspire her ideas and what it's like to channel universal emotions through her work.Listeners learn about Brooke Shaden's meticulous planning process, from coming up with conceptual meanings to choosing locations, props, and compositions to convey her intended messages effectively. She discusses titles and captions as vital storytelling tools. She also talks about commissions and adapting her process to other people's stories and experiences.The conversation delves into how Brooke manages her own emotions while creating emotionally heavy work. She explains the importance of processing experiences fully before translating them into art. Brooke also shares some of the physically and mentally challenging things she's done for photographs.This insightful interview provides a behind-the-scenes look at Brooke Shaden's artistic practice and how she transforms personal experiences into meaningful conceptual photography. Her discussion of the creative process and emotional storytelling offers valuable inspiration for photographers.Connect with BrookeWebsiteAmazonYouTubeInstagramFacebookFlickr3 Legged ThingThis episode is supported by 3 Legged Thing, the company that makes British-designed and engineered tripods, monopods and accessories with highly versatile modular functionality. These high-quality products help photographers of all shapes, sizes, ages, genders, and cultures to create amazing photos and videos.Support the show

Brooke Shaden is a conceptual fine art photographer specialising in self-portraiture, whose award-winning images are rich in storytelling, and are often simultaneously dark, whimsical, and beautiful. Exploring themes such as beauty, rebirth and decay, her stunning photographs come from a place of exploration and discovery, and a desire to show others a part of themselves. Brooke went from being someone who never thought she would impact the world to creating images that have changed people's lives. She will share the story of how she led the charge into inclusive - and dark - art. Walk through Brooke's process and journey to see how anyone can begin creating ground breaking work that positively influences others.   Photography Show and Video Show register here to attend; https://www.photographyshow.com/register2021 and https://www.photographyshow.com/whats-on Check back every Thursday to be sure that you don't miss a single episode. Hit that subscribe/follow button so you don't miss out. Make sure you follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. To get in touch please email chat@thephotographybar.co.uk

In this episode of the Alpha Universe podcast, Christopher Robinson, editor of AlphaUniverse.com speaks with fine art photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery Brooke Shaden about her new book, Reflection.  Brooke Shaden is one of the most inspiring artists working with a camera today. To call her work simply self portraits barely scratches the surface and only hints at the layers with each image. She is a Sony Artisan of Imagery for whom the photographs she takes with camera and lens just mark the beginnings of her process. In her book, Reflection, Brooke has assembled a collection of her work and organized it thematically. We spoke about the book, how it came about and her interest in exploring dark themes. The Alpha Universe Podcast is part of the Alpha Universe Podcast Network. See more at alphauniverse.com/podcasts

Something you hear our last year described as a lot is a “dark time” or a “dark season.” Getting to the end of all that was described as a “new day” or a “new morning” for us. And there's a lot of truth to that, since so many of us lost so much in 2020. But it's worth asking if our immediate impulses to avoid, ignore or rush through those dark times and get right to the morning is the healthiest way to deal with pain and hardship. Last year at STORY, we asked that question, and one of our most talked about speakers, Brooke Shaden, had some really great thoughts to share. Brooke is a wonderful artist who uses her work to explore things like darkness, pain, death and decay. She wants to find beauty in those things, and hopefully help us have a better understanding of the dark and hard times in our own life. It's an experience she's walked through, and now she wants to help others do it too.

Brooke Shaden is one of a select few artists who manages to consistently create work that is so visceral and resonates so deeply that it makes me want to step into the picture so I can inhabit that world, even for a moment. Her work is sometimes haunting, sometimes dark, sometimes disturbing, but always interesting and challenging enough, both conceptually and technically, that I've been a fan for years and am always eager to see what she comes up with next. I've wanted to talk to her for a long time and I'm so grateful that we could make this happen. CONNECT WITH BROOKEWebsite: https://brookeshaden.com/Facebook: Brooke Shaden PhotographyInstagram: @brookeshaden CONNECT WITH MEWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris MUSICNormalize by Stanley GurvichPlease Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0)Music featured in this episode is licensed from Artlist, which is a terrific music licensing platform for YouTubers and filmmakers. Use the following link to get two additional months of Artlist free when you sign up: https://bit.ly/JS_Artlist This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.

Brooke Shaden is one of a select few artists who manages to consistently create work that is so visceral and resonates so deeply that it makes me want to step into the picture so I can inhabit that world, even for a moment. Her work is sometimes haunting, sometimes dark, sometimes disturbing, but always interesting and challenging enough, both conceptually and technically, that I've been a fan for years and am always eager to see what she comes up with next. I've wanted to talk to her for a long time and I'm so grateful that we could make this happen. CONNECT WITH BROOKEWebsite: https://brookeshaden.com/Facebook: Brooke Shaden PhotographyInstagram: @brookeshaden CONNECT WITH MEWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris MUSICNormalize by Stanley GurvichPlease Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0)Music featured in this episode is licensed from Artlist, which is a terrific music licensing platform for YouTubers and filmmakers. Use the following link to get two additional months of Artlist free when you sign up: https://bit.ly/JS_Artlist This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.Support the show (https://jefferysaddoris.com/#donate)

Brooke Shaden is one of a select few artists who manages to consistently create work that is so visceral and resonates so deeply that it makes me want to step into the picture so I can inhabit that world, even for a moment. Her work is sometimes haunting, sometimes dark, sometimes disturbing, but always interesting and challenging enough, both conceptually and technically, that I've been a fan for years and am always eager to see what she comes up with next. I've wanted to talk to her for a long time and I'm so grateful that we could make this happen. CONNECT WITH BROOKEWebsite: https://brookeshaden.com/Facebook: Brooke Shaden PhotographyInstagram: @brookeshaden CONNECT WITH MEWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris MUSICNormalize by Stanley GurvichPlease Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA 4.0)Music featured in this episode is licensed from Artlist, which is a terrific music licensing platform for YouTubers and filmmakers. Use the following link to get two additional months of Artlist free when you sign up: https://bit.ly/JS_Artlist This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.

Brooke Shaden is one of a select few artists who manages to consistently create work that is so visceral and resonates so...

Brooke Shaden is one of a select few artists who manages to consistently create work that is so visceral and resonates so...

Brooke Shaden is a conceptual fine art photographer specializing in self-portraiture. After graduating college with degrees in film and English, she turned to photography to tell the stories she always wanted to let loose. Photography provided a medium that was faster than film with the richness of story that writing had, and she built a career from those passions. Her work has received awards for it's cohesion and storytelling abilities. Many of the images are dark yet timeless and whimsical, creating a sometimes disturbing yet beautiful montage of worlds that people feel connected to. Shaden's work reminds us that there is dark and light inside us all, and that element has allowed for openness and sharing of the ideology behind the works, garnering more than one million followers online. When not creating personal work, Brooke is a dedicated philanthropist, teaching self-expression workshops for survivors of human trafficking. She has also started photography schools for the same community in India and Thailand. Brooke lives in a small mountain town with her husband and kitties.

As 2020 comes to a close, This Conversation will be featuring two classic episode from the "early days". This episode featuring Brooke Shaden was originally released on January 8, 2018. Brooke explores the darkness and light in people, and her work looks at that juxtaposition. As a self-portrait artist, she photographs herself and becomes the characters of dreams inspired by a childhood of intense imagination and fear. Being the creator and the actor, Brooke controls her darkness and confronts those fears. After studying films for years in college, she realized her love of storytelling was universal. She started photography then in 2008, excited to create in solitude and take on character roles herself. Brooke works from a place of theme, often gravitating toward death and rebirth or beauty and decay. Ultimately, her process is more discovery than creation. She follows her curiosity into the unknown to see whom her characters might become. Brooke believes the greatest gift an artist has is the ability to channel fears, hopes and experience into a representation of one's potential. While her images come from a personal place of exploration, the goal in creating is not only to satisfy herself; her greatest wish is to show others a part of themselves. Art is a mirror for the creator and the observer . Brooke's passion is storytelling, and her life is engulfed in it. From creating self-portraits and writing to international adventures and motivational speeches, she wants to live a thousand lives in one. She keeps her curiosity burning to live a truly interesting story. Self Description: Intensely anxious, powerful little creative soul. Favorite Memory: Flying into the sky before she lost her wings at the age of 5. Greatest Achievement: Starting The Light Space, a photography school for survivors of human trafficking in India and now Thailand. Greatest Fear: Whales. Favorite Book: Dune by Frank Herbert.

In this first episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly sits down with Brooke Shaden and they discuss the backstory of how Brooke became one of the leading photographers in the world of conceptual self-portrait photography.We learn how photography was not the path that Brooke had ever considered and how her early career in the film industry lead her to find a future where she could work individually.It's hard to imagine how someone who is such a leader in the photo community, gives so much to supporting others and educating others can be a self-confessed introvert and someone who does not like working with people. Despite this, we discuss how much she gives to her community, her workshops and her humanitarian work with The Light Space.Of course, we also talk about her approach to her photography and the often dark subject matters, dealing with death and decay, that she visits. Even though she is someone who is 'scared of everything', Brooke manages to portray the beauty and positivity in the darkness.Brooke has been a leading Flickr Pro for 12 years now.Learn more about Brooke:Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brookeshadenWebsite: http://brookeshaden.com/gallery/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeshaden/Promoting Passion: https://www.promotingpassion.com/The Light Space: http://www.thelightspace.org/Find out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://www.smugmug.com/lensFollow Flickr:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net/

You know those conversations where you start off going down one path and it’s turns into something you never saw coming? Brooke Shaden and I sat together again to talk about, “What is Weird”? We also wanted to cover the concept of “selling out” and some other things, and we did that. But with Brooke, you always get more than you bargained for. She’s very adept at underpromising and overdelivering. She’s also wise beyond her years…an old soul, so to speak. And for me, that means she always has something new for me to learn. So yeah, we discuss the concept of what weird is among many other things, and, as has happened many times before, I walk away with some fresh perspectives. I think you will, too. Stay home, friends. And stay safe. This, too, shall pass.

In this episode: -Our second guest is Brooke Shaden, a multi-disciplinary artist, content creator, and community builder -She shares a story of a memorable in-person interaction with a critic of her work -Brooke emphasizes why it’s important to her to focus on creating (collaborating with her audience, but not dwelling on positive or negative feedback) -She explains that one of her biggest motivations to keep creating is to inspire others to feel what they need to feel and then express that   Links mentioned in this episode: Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeshaden/  Brooke's Website: https://brookeshaden.com/gallery/  Rebecca’s Website: https://www.rebeccaredondo.com

For episode 83 we discuss the world of fine art from a self-portrait artists’ point of view Brooke Shaden is known for her amazing creative portraiture and has taught digital art in many places. She was even booked for the UK photography show before it was recently cancelled. Brooke talks in a very open manner about her work, her process and surviving in this world. In this episode we talk about: shooting in daylight keeping gear simple teaching remotely her new book creating an art movement opening up & being real how to overcome self-worth favourite pizza restaurants mutual love of Frank Herbert Random questions: why we discuss Cambodia ice skating? cropping images? Quote “people just need permission to create” Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brookeshaden/ Website - https://brookeshaden.com/gallery/ Pay it forward Amy Parish --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/photography-insights/message

I am not a Barbie mom. The reason I'm not a Barbie Mom is that when my daughter asks me to sit and "play" with her– whether it be with her Barbies or lego or stuffed toys–I freeze. Imagination is not my superpower. And...I don't think I'm alone in this. As a mom, my guess is you are more accustomed to cycling through your endless to-do list or getting your family from point A to point B than expressing your creativity.  Somewhere between childhood wonder and adult responsibility, we lose sight of what it means to play. We forget how to use our imagination and express ourselves creatively. And that is why all this month at Momtography we're exploring imagination and how we can infuse it into our lives and our photos in a way that makes us feel excited–not awkward. For today’s return-guest, Natalie Allgyer, (Episode #68) photography started like it does for many new moms, taking photos of just her daughter. As her photos improved and people began asking her to start a family and newborn business, something didn't feel right. She realized her imagination was much bigger than her reality.  Today, Natalie and I chat about her process and the world of fine art photography. We talk about what happens when you step out of your comfort zone, use your imagination, and step forward with a healthy dose of patience and consistency. Photography tip: Every episode, Momtography Club community Director Jen and I sit down together and share a tip you can use to get more comfortable with your camera so you can capture more of what matters in your life. Jen's unofficial title at Momtography is the Queen of Photo Projects. So with that in mind, this month Jen and I will be sharing photo projects to spark your imagination and inspire you to go capture, develop, and preserve more photos!  Listen to the full episode to hear: Natalie’s story of going from mom with a camera toward fine art photography and why she didn't go the traditional photography route as most moms do How she discovered her process of intricate details and how that process is largely a process of patience  The importance of mentors when we are trying to learn a new skill What it takes to get a foot in the door of Fine Art Photography World  And how Natalie was able to heal her crippling anxiety by embracing her imagination and expressing her creativity Links: Natalieallgyer.com Natalie on Instagram  Natalie on Facebook Fine Art Compositing with Brooke Shaden  Momtography Club

this is world-renowned photographer, brooke shaden's, second time on the creativity habit podcast. in this conversation brooke shares how she built an entire career, and life, basing every decision on this one question: will this bring me, and others, maximum fulfillment? and she means EVERY decision.in this conversation we talk about:how to trust your voice above anyone else’ssaying, and making, what’s important (and how it can change your ENTIRE career)how to practice braverythe importance of aligning with your money mindset and sharing your art as a businessmay it inspire you to make your thing and change your world.for more episodes check out: the creativity habit

Brooke Shaden has clarity. She knows why she’s making. And that why pervades everything. The why is her legacy, her message, her brand. Brooke’s why is to inspire creativity in others. When you have that kind of clarity you don’t worry about changing creative direction or trying out a new medium. You don’t concern yourself with those who rail against your making or criticize your style. Her why is bigger than her art. It’s bigger than her audience. It’s her north star. In this conversation we talk about 3 steps to finding your why, your legacy, and your message, the #1 thing that stops people from moving forward in their personal and professional life, becoming a trailblazer and finding true liberation, and how to never run out of ideas or inspiration. Brooke is a photographer whose work has been shown in galleries around the world, featured in, and on the cover of, dozens of magazines and books, winner of the international photographer of the year in 2016, named best of photography in 2015, one of Shutter Magazine's 10 most influential photographers, and is the founder of Light Space: a photography school for survivors of human trafficking in India and Thailand. 

In the 50th(!) episode of Storytalking, Lakshya speaks with Brooke Shaden - a person who fulfills every possible definition of an ‘artist’ - she’s a US-based photographer, a writer, an educator, a speaker - she does it all. She talks about her creative process, how she finds inspiration and motivation to create something new every day, why she shares the behind-the-scenes of her work, how she uses social media to connect with her audience, how perfectionism isn’t a goal for her as a storyteller, why she mentors aspiring artists, and how she came about creating a nonprofit movement called ‘The Light Space’ in India.

Brooke Shaden (@brookeshaden), is an artist, who “happens to use a camera,” she tell us in this episode, where she reveals how putting herself in the frame, and behind the camera, has forced her to confront her mission as a photographer. She reveals how she creates her whimsical and abstract images, why she’s so open and revealing about her entire process, and why being uncomfortable has been a running theme throughout her career. 

Brooke Shaden shares how she accidentally became a photographer even though she didn’t feel a connection to the medium. We explore self-doubt, letting go of pride, and the fear of declaring herself a writer. If creativity doesn’t come easily for you, Brooke shares how she’s discovered her own style. We find out what her tattoo says that’s based on the book she’s most obsessed with. Brooke Shaden is an award-winning self-portrait artist, motivational speaker & educator, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a writer. She created the Promoting Passion Convention, and co-founded The Light Space, a photography school for survivors of human trafficking and gender based violence in India and Thailand. This is We Are Photographers with Brooke Shaden, and this is her story.

  In this Podcast you’ll learn: How Brooke Shaden broke out of a job she hated to pursue a creative career despite the risk. How she has created success as an introvert. How she engages meaningfully on social media without obsessing about the numbers. How she sees hustle as an art form.  You’ve all but heard it before: “Follow your dreams”, “Turn your dreams into reality.”—the list of clichés goes on and on. But maybe there’s some truth to the hundreds of famous airy quotes about dream following. Maybe they’re just motivational words, for never giving up on your deepest desires. Or maybe it’s even simpler than that. Maybe they’re just straightforward instructions.     Brooke Shaden is the physical embodiment of what life would be like to literally follow your dreams. As a self-portrait artist, she brings back from her slumbers the most imaginative thoughts, transforming them into visual storytelling masterpieces. And with such an introspective ability to see her dreams, she offers many words of wisdom for those seeking to follow their very own. “The people who are most successful…are the people who are doing something in their own unique way.” 

Is the process of creating art more about becoming a mirror for the creator or the observer? Fine art photographer, Brooke Shaden, has explored this question for the better portion of her life and found the nuanced answer inside her own powerful story. As a self-portrait artist who emphasizes surrealism and imagination, Brooke has spent years becoming the characters of dreams inspired by a childhood of intense curiosity and fear. After studying films for years in college, she realized her love of storytelling was universal — and started writing as well as pouring into international travel. Brooke’s additional love of motivational speaking, writing, and education led her to bring the Promoting Passion Convention to life — a series of hands-on workshops, lectures, and creative panel discussions dedicated to helping artists make a difference with their passion. She’s also responsible for starting The Light Space — a photography school for survivors of human trafficking in India and Thailand. In this conversation, Branden and Brooke hash out the belief that the greatest gift an artist has is to promote passion and share your unique self. soundsgoodpodcast.com/brooke

Brooke Shaden may be one of the most creative individuals on the planet today. But if you follow her, then you already know that. What sets Brooke apart from other artists is her heart and how she walks her talk. Join this conversation as we discuss Brooke's growth as an individual and what the coming months look like for this authentic artist and lover of life.

In this episode, Brooke shows us that helping other people is the best way to find success in your career.

In this episode Gary & Rob sit down with Brooke in Las Vegas to discuss her life as one of the leaders on fine art photography and her approach to every shoot.

Brooke Shaden is a prolific artist, photographer, writer, and speaker. In addition to her work, she also runs a charity in India that helps the victims of sex trafficking make money from photography. We cover a lot of topics in our conversation and Brooke gives great advice to anyone just starting out. MEET BROOKE: Brooke Shaden was born in March of 1987 in Lancaster, PA, USA. She grew up near the “Amish Country” until attending Temple University. Brooke was photographically born in December 2008 after graduating from Temple with bachelor degrees in film and English. She began creating self-portraits for ease and to have full control over the images, and has since grown into a self-portrait fine art photographer. Self-portraiture for her is not autobiographical in nature. Instead, she places herself within environments she wishes to explore, where secrets are exposed, impossibilities are tested, and life is questioned in eras beyond our own. Brooke works to capture fantastic realities within her photographic frame. By using painterly techniques as well as the square format, traditional photographic properties are replaced by otherworldly elements. (http://www.advanceyourart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/31634296241_fccd55bbbe_z.jpg) BOOKS: Amish Romance Novel The Preacher’s Daughter (Annie’s People #1) by Beverly Lewis (http://amzn.to/2kSJghe) Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (http://amzn.to/2ktvD6P) The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? by Seth Godin (http://amzn.to/2kSHV9V) EXTRAS: http://www.thelightspace.org/ (http://www.thelightspace.org/) http://www.blossomy.org/home.html (http://www.blossomy.org/home.html) CONTACT: http://brookeshaden.com/gallery/ (http://brookeshaden.com/gallery/) BONUS: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download Audible.com (http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

In this special episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Michael Novo sits down with Jason Groupp of WPPI to discuss next week’s Visual Nation Expo (http://visualnationexpo.com) in Oak Brook, Ill. Jason talks about his past and how he got started with WPPI, as well as some of the benefits that Visual Nation and other smaller conferences have to offer. The event runs Aug. 15-18 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center. Visual Nation will feature speakers such as Lindsay Adler, João Carlos, Bob and Dawn Davis, Scott Robert Lim, Joe Switzer, Brooke Shaden, Roberta Valenzuela and more. You can still sign up for the conference by visiting visualnationexpo.com (http://visualnationexpo.com/visual-nation-chicago-registration/) . Be sure to sign up with the promo code “GROUPP” and receive FREE conference admission! This gives you access to all platform classes, keynotes, the expo and nightly parties. Hope to see you there! The post Gearing up for Visual Nation with Jason Groupp: OOC Podcast Episode 50 (https://www.outofchicago.com/2016/08/11/gearing-visual-nation-jason-groupp-ooc-podcast-episode-50/) appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography (https://www.outofchicago.com) .

Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer, author, and motivational speaker from Lancaster, PA.  She grew up near the "Amish Country" until attending Temple University. Brooke was photographically born in December 2008 after graduating from Temple with bachelor degrees in film and English. Self portraiture for her is not autobiographical in nature. Instead, she places herself within environments she wishes to explore, where secrets are exposed, impossibilities are tested, and life is questioned in eras beyond our own. Brooke works to capture fantastic realities within her photographic frame. By using painterly techniques as well as the square format, traditional photographic properties are replaced by otherworldly elements.Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/brookeshaden In this episode, Brooke discusses: -How photography felt like a rebirth for her because it was one of the first things that she considered herself “good at.” -The story of the first time she picked up the camera and started with self-portraiture. -How she has always loved writing and her reason for starting her blog “Promoting Passion.” -Her reason for starting her YouTube channel despite her extreme fear of public speaking. -How she doesn’t like working in teams if she can avoid it. -How she is able to balance her time and produce all of the content that she is able to put out in her various mediums. -The importance of knowing your business so that you can focus solely on the things you love and want to produce and say “no” to things that don’t fit that. -The story behind “Phoenix.” -The story behind “Capturing Inspiration.” -The many factors that contributed into her starting self-portraiture. -How she feels like "The Falling of Autumn Darkness" entirely captures her essence. -One of the things that holds her back is wanting to create images that are darker in nature and fearing the backlash that might come from doing so. -How she has recently decided to slow down her creative pace to make work that will take her longer but will be more creatively fulfilling. -A creatively fulfilling moment in Iceland where she was able to really push herself. -How it's okay if who you think you want to be ends up not being who you become, especially when it comes to art. Brooke's Final Push will inspire you to ignore others and forge your own path! Quotes: “It was quickly evident that photography would morph into the thing that I would continue to pursue.” “I could just pretend that my camera was a friend standing in front of me and sharing my insights, my failures, my successes – anything I had going on at the moment and do that really vulnerably. “I think the moment that we accept our weaknesses and turn them into strengths, then we have control over those things. "To me, self-portraiture is the best way of expressing who I am and being able to do that in the most genuine way while keeping control of the whole creative situation." "Art is the best way of understanding yourself and the better we understand ourselves the more fulfilled our lives can be." "Every single time I put pen to paper or I pull out my camera, it's that question of "Who am I now?  Who do I want to be?  And how will I portray that?  And that is the biggest gift." "It's fine if who you think you want to be turns out to not be true." "Whatever you feel you need to be doing in your life, do it.  Forge your own path and let others follow in your footsteps." Links mentioned: -Promoting Passion -Brooke's YouTube channel -Promoting Passion Convention! Connect with Brooke: Website / Facebook /  YouTube /Instagram / Twitter

Samantha Geballe's photographs made a deep impression on me when I first saw them back in 2014. Her fearless series of self-portraits are some of the most intense, honest portrayals of an artist's inner life I've seen, documenting her emotional journey from obesity through gastric bypass surgery toward self-acceptance. In this week's episode we talked about her work, about honesty and fear, and about the importance of connection and being heard. Samantha's discussion topic, which we talked about in the second half of the show, was benefit of the doubt. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | SoundCloud | RSS Support: Support our Patreon | Leave a review Share: Tweet this episode | Share to Facebook Connect: Email | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr Show Notes: Samantha Geballe Samantha Geballe's YouTube channel Critical Mass Top 50 2016 HCP Fellowship Recipient (Exhibition information) Brooke Shaden

I had decided to walk away from photography, but I had these tickets to attend After Dark in St. Louis. This would be my last hurrah. Or so I thought until I met Brooke Shaden. She showed me that fine art photography was within my reach. Over those three days, she would show me how to transform my photography. I am far from alone when I say that Brooke Shaden changed my life. She has a community of hundreds of thousands who would likely chime in with similar stories.  Note that this was recorded in December of 2014. When we refer to next year, we are speaking of this year (2015).

This week, we're discussing the difficulties in making decisions - creative or otherwise - without first knowing the outcome. Also, beyond likes and hit counters, what's the real value in going viral? Plus, Apple's recent announcement about the future of Aperture has us musing on our reliance on software and what to do when the tool(s) you love are no longer available. Conceptual fine art photographer Brooke Shaden is our Photographer of the Week.

This week, we’re discussing the difficulties in making decisions - creative or otherwise - without first knowing the outcome. Also, beyond likes and hit counters, what’s the real value in going viral? Plus, Apple’s recent announcement about the future of Aperture has us musing on our reliance on software and what to do when the tool(s) you love are no longer available. Conceptual fine art photographer Brooke Shaden is our Photographer of the Week.

Brooke Shaden was born in March of 1987 in Lancaster, PA, USA. She grew up near the "Amish Country" until attending Temple University. Brooke was photographically born in December 2008 after graduating from Temple with two degrees: film and English. She now resides in Los Angeles, CA, USA with her husband and two cats.  She began creating self-portraits for ease and to have full control over the images, and has since grown into a self-portrait artist. Self portraiture for her is not autobiographical in nature. Instead, she attempts to place herself within worlds she wishes we could live in, where secrets float out in the open, where the impossible becomes possible.  Brooke works to create new worlds within her photographic frame. By using painterly techniques as well as the square format, traditional photographic properties are replaced by otherworldly elements. Brooke's photography questions the definition of what it means to be alive. http://brookeshaden.com/gallery/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson www.thecandidframe.com info@thecandidframe.com

On the inaugural episode of The Creative Process, Dave Hopper speaks with fine-art photographer Brooke Shaden. Along with being a photographer, Brooke is also a speaker and an author.  Her fine-art work has been exhibited and published numerous times and she creates fantastic realities with her frames.  She's on a mission to share compassion and create joy and she was kind enough to join me for the inaugural episode.

On this episode of The Creative Process, Dave Hopper speaks with fine-art photographer Samantha Geballe. Currently, Samantha's work focuses on conceptual portraiture, allowing her to explore human emotion from the inside out. She is working on an on-going self-portrait series focused on body image and healing that challenges viewers to question what is means to accept oneself.  She was recommended by our first guest, photographer Brooke Shaden.