Shooting Out of Focus Completely Changed My Photography | TJ Thorne on Pixels Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by TJ Thorne. TJ has an open, curious, and playful approach to photography that comes out clearly in this conversation. We discuss comfort zones, expectations, and experimentation; balancing business and creativity and the challenges of monetizing artistic work; and moving away from popular trends to find your personal visual voice.

About TJ Thorne
TJ Thorne is an Oregon-based Fine Art Landscape and Nature Photographer. The inspiration for his work is found in the simplicity and calming aspects of nature and is often evident in his photos. He offers Fine Art Nature Prints, private guiding and instruction, group photography workshops, and tutorial videos.

Mentioned in video:
Gorgeous location, terrible photos:    • Gorgeous location, terrible photos (a...  

Connect with TJ:
Website: https://www.tjthornephotography.com/
Ebb and Flow Monograph: https://www.tjthornephotography.com/p...
Workshops: https://www.tjthornephotography.com/p...
Instagram:   / tjthorne_photography  

Socials:
Website: http://www.bethbuelowphotography.com
Instagram:   / bethbuelowphoto  
Facebook:   / bethbuelowphotography  
LinkedIn:   / bethbuelow  

Acknowledgements:
Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (http://www.naturephotographyclasses.c...)
Video Editor: Alex Armitage (http://www.alexarmitage.com)

0:00 Intro
3:35 TJ's Philosophy of Photography
6:40 The Struggle of Labels and Identity
23:30 Creative Identity Crisis
39:10 Shooting Out of Focus
49:55 Moments That Are Made For You
54:33 Exploring Different Techniques and Approaches
57:07 Third Image
1:01:06 Testing the Fringes of Your Creativity
1:02:39 Giving Yourself Permission to Explore
1:12:15 Advice to Other Photographers