Скачать или смотреть Episode #7 From Tech to Photography: Carol Schiraldi’s Creative Turning Point

In this episode of I Love Your Stories, host Hava Gurevich sits down with photographer and former tech architect Carol Schiraldi. A New York City native who moved to Austin in the early ‘90s, Carol shares her journey from programming and systems design to becoming a full-time artist. They explore the balance between creative passion and professional careers, the philosophical role of photography, the impact of the pandemic on life direction, and the influence of AI on both art and humanity. This is a candid and insightful conversation about purpose, discovery, and the intersection of technology and creativity.

Show Notes:
Guest Introduction: Carol Schiraldi – NYC native, photographer, former tech lead, and system architect
Early Career: Transitioning from physics to computer programming and moving to Austin for a tech job in 1992
First Encounter with Photography: How picking up a camera helped Carol connect with her new community and sparked instant artistic success
Dual Careers: Managing life as both a software engineer and a working artist for decades
The Click Moment: Describing the profound moment photography “clicked” — a calling that led to national exhibits early on
Bridging Tech and Art: How problem-solving in programming parallels understanding human emotion through photography
Pandemic Shift: Why the global pause became the catalyst for leaving tech behind to pursue art full time
On Creativity: Treating photography as a tool for exploration, asking questions you don’t know the answers to
The View from Point Nemo: Carol’s conceptual project inspired by the most remote place on Earth, exploring themes of isolation and distance
AI & Humanity: How artificial intelligence can reflect our own human essence, and the role of artists in guiding its ethical use
Sex and Cash Theory: A frank discussion on balancing passion projects with income-generating work
Defining Success: Carol’s “tripod” model – a balance of financial success, artistic fulfillment, and community impact