Here’s a video interview on the photographer who taught me to follow my creative interest.
When other photographers chased perfect lighting and sharp contrasts in the 1950s, photographer Roy DeCarava explored the richness of shadows. He saw something others missed – that sometimes the most profound truths live in the places others overlook. His photographs of everyday life in Harlem weren't just images; they were observations written in light and shadow.
Here’s the paradoxical nature of perfectionism: How often do we rush to "fix" the very things that might make our work unique? What would happen if we embraced our creative shadows instead?
Whether you’re a photographer or painter, this episode is about giving ourselves permission to see differently, to trust our instincts, and to let our work speak in our authentic voice.
Three questions for your creative journey this week:
What "technical flaws" in your work might actually be your signature strengths?
Which rules are you following just because someone once told you to?
What truths are living in your creative shadows, waiting to be revealed?
Until our Sunday newsletter, stay creative!
Martine x
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