Live Life Creative

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You’ve got to get it done, whatever “it” is, but you keep putting it off, feeling entirely unmotivated. Procrastination is a deadly barrier to creativity, so let’s look at three reasons we procrastinate and solutions to overcoming them.

Episode show notes at https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2020/12/29/llc024-three-reasons-why-youre-procrastinating/

Thanks for listening this week,

Dylan

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I photographed the first 5k to Fight Human Trafficking held at my alma mater Cornerstone University. It was organized by a friend I met there, Katie McNabb (who was also a guest on the show), and a couple of her friends.

This was an event to raise funds for their former youth pastor who’s now a missionary in Thailand with an organization that works to free people, mostly young girls, from being trafficked and sold, so I was glad to be a part of it.

This is another event where I’ve been trying to learn to take photo and video at the same time, still struggling with getting proper exposure. Another new thing that I tried for this was shooting with two bodies during the race.

These were both good experiences, but I want to help you bypass the hard parts with what I learned from this experience. Take a listen and level up!

Link to the show notes: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/08/19/llc023-what-i-learned-photographing-a-5k-in-harsh-sunlight/

Follow the show on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/livelifecreativepodcast

Thanks for listening this week,
Dylan

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• I’d love to hear your feedback
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Find the full show notes: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/08/05/llc022-how-to-photograph-multiple-harsh-lighting-conditions/

LLC021

Thoughts about the photographic direction of the podcast? Do I need a new name for the show? Let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram @livelifecreativepodcast

This time around we're talking about photographing a Yelp Grand Rapids event at the New Holland Knickerbocker, another great brewery in Grand Rapids:

How do deal with a beautiful natural light scene that fades at sunset, leaving you with less-than-ideal indoor lighting?

How should you treat guests at the event, and what can you do to get them to relax around the camera?

What should you do when a great photo unfolds in front of you?

Plus, I give a short review of the Nikon D750 (only five years too late) and compare it to the Nikon D7000, my first camera.

And at the end, I talk about the free, open-source photo editor darktable (the lack of capitalization is their choice, not mine), and whether you want to learn more about using a great free alternative to Lightroom.

Thanks for listening to Live Life Creative!
Dylan

Find the show notes at http://livelifecreativepodcast.xyz/episodes

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LLC020

This week in adventures with Dylan, we learn some good stuff about shooting in shade white balance and dialing it back in editing, the sweet, sweet goodness of shooting at sunset in a room with giant windows, and maneuvering around terrible backgrounds.

I'm glad to see you've stuck around with the photography stuff, and you'll learn more about improving your own photo game with this episode as well.

Let me know your thoughts on Instagram, DM me @livelifecreativepodcast

Show notes at https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/07/01/llc021-shooting-at-sunset-at-atwater-brewery/

Cheers,
Dylan

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LLC019

Welcome to the second episode of the photo-centric direction of the podcast, hope you're liking it so far.

If you've got an opinion on the evolution, let me know: You can send me a DM on Instagram @livelifecreativepodcast or an email through the website, http://livelifecreativepodcast.xyz

This episode I'm talking what I learned by photographing an event at the Green Well, a tasty restaurant here in Grand Rapids, MI.

Mostly it was a lesson in combining flash with the limited ambient light, plus a bit about snagging photos of event attendees who are nervous around a photographer.

Enjoy,
Dylan

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Find the full show notes: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/06/17/llc020-using-flash-and-high-iso-in-a-dark-restaurant/

LLC018

I've enjoyed creating this podcast up to this point, but I underestimated the time commitment it would require and take away from my other projects in the works.

I've spent time retooling the idea of the show and what topic I want to pursue, and I've decided to veer towards photography.

I hope you enjoy going on this journey with me. To set up future episodes, I wanted to touch on what's in my camera bag to give you context for my experiences and better enable you to apply those lessons to your own photography.

Find the list in the show notes at https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/06/03/llc019-whats-in-my-camera-bag-the-future-of-the-show/

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LLC016 with Cameron Whitman

This is the second of a two part conversation I had with Cameron Whitman, so if you'd like to hear the first part, go back two episodes and you'll find it there.

One building block for success that Cameron emphasizes is finding ways to build multiple streams of income with your creative skill.

We're jumping straight into the story of how Cameron and his wife started their food blog Our Salty Kitchen (hint: blogging isn't easy), how his stock photography lands him client jobs, and how he can turn client jobs into stock photos, again, building multiple streams of income.

We also talk about times where he's gone down in the dumps with his creativity, and his advice for you on getting out of that kind of dark place.

And in honor of his podcast Cameras or Whatever, we also do picks of the week!

Cameron's links:
Website: https://oursaltykitchen.com/

Website: http://www.cameronwhitman.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/camrocker

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kammerun/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camalog/

Photo credit for episode artwork: Margaret https://www.instagram.com/m_five/

Show links:
Show notes: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/03/25/llc016-building-for-success-with-cameron-whitman/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelifecreativepodcast/

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LLC015

This is an episode that maybe I should have created closer to the beginning of the podcast, to really lay out the core values of what the show is about, so that anybody new to Live Life Creative would understand what it means and how it’s going to help them.

But I think I needed a little bit of time to figure out exactly what it is for myself first. I dived into creating this podcast head first, and I didn’t have all the answers then. For that matter, I still haven’t figured out all the answers, I just have a little clearer idea of what some of them are now.

I know my ideas aren’t going to get better without help from you and other people listening. So, if you hear something you think is nuts or way off base, the show needs your feedback to refine these core values.

Send me a DM on Instagram, @livelifecreativepodcast, or the contact form on the website, livelifecreativepodcast.xyz.
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Find the show notes for this episode at https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/03/11/llc015-the-core-values-of-live-life-creative/

Next:

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• I’d love to hear your feedback
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• Ratings and reviews is what grows the podcast, so together we can help others be more creative too
• Recommend this show to your friends if you’ve found it helpful, and you’ll help them get better at what they do too

Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/02/25/llc014-does-stock-suck-with-cameron-whitman/

LLC013 with freelance graphic designer Katie McNabb

If you're considering whether you should go freelance, what do you need to consider first?

Katie took the leap, and she shares the successes, the doubt, struggle, and the highlights of working for yourself!

I really enjoyed sitting down with her in person for a great interview on freelancing, creativity, graphic design, and inspiration for your own work.

K A T I E:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/katiemakesllc
Website: https://katiemakes.co/

Photo in episode artwork by Libby Grotenhuis:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/libby.g.photography
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Before we jump into that, you can connect with me personally on Instagram, follow @livelifecreativepodcast, or find "Live Life Creative Podcast" on Facebook as well.

We just hit 800 total downloads from all the episodes! Thanks for listening along and sharing it with your friends.

Next:

• I’d love to hear your feedback, are you considering going freelance? Have you already made the jump? Tell me about it.
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Find the show notes for this episode at https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/02/04/llc013-the-freelance-leap-of-faith-with-katie-mcnabb/

Fiverr.com is a platform to offer micro-sized freelancing services starting at five bucks a piece. A few years ago, a new client contacted me on Fiverr about recording a custom voice over script, and it was relatively exciting because it was for ten whole dollars rather than the usual five. 

Unfortunately, he messaged me as my wife and I were driving ten hours away from my studio to my parents’ house for the Christmas weekend. I explained the situation to him, sure that he was going to find someone else to record his script, but he actually said he was fine with waiting until I was back in town and could record. Great! And you know what? Saying yes led to even more with this client.

Listen for the rest of the story and how saying yes (or no) at the right times will help you!

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Find the full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/01/21/llc012-when-to-say-yes-to-new-opportunities-and-when-to-say-no/

This is part 2 of my conversation with Devin, and if you haven’t listened to part 1 (LLC009) then it’s best to go back and listen to that first, because we jump right into the middle of our talk on this episode.

Anchor & Veil Photography website: http://anchorandveilphotography.com/

Shop wedding photography resources from Anchor & Veil: https://anchoredshop.com/

Follow Anchor & Veil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchorandveil

• I’d love to hear your feedback, what is another creative field that you draw inspiration from? What have you created with that inspiration?
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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2019/01/07/llc011-devin-robinson-of-anchor-veil-photography-part-2/

• I’d love to hear your feedback, what was a specific time that you were uncomfortable as you created? Did you press through it or stop? What advice would you give to someone in that situation?
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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/12/24/llc010-get-comfortable-with-discomfort/

We talked for so long that I split our interview into two parts, so part 1 is right now and part 2 will release in the next interview episode, episode 11.

Anchor & Veil Photography website: http://anchorandveilphotography.com/

Shop wedding photography resources from Anchor & Veil: https://anchoredshop.com/ 15% OFF THE WHOLE SHOP WITH PROMO CODE “LIVELIFECREATIVE”. Thanks Devin!

Follow Anchor & Veil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchorandveil

Before we jump into that, you can connect with me personally on Instagram, follow @livelifecreativepodcast, or find Live Life Creative Podcast on Facebook as well.

I also wanted to share some good news with you, we just hit 600 total downloads from all the episodes! Thanks for listening along and sharing it with your friends.

• I’d love to hear your feedback, what was a specific time that you talked someone down off a ledge? What did you do to help?
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• Ratings and reviews is what grows the podcast, so together we can help others be more creative too
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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/12/10/llc009-all-you-have-is-your-name-with-devin-robinson-of-anchor-veil-photography/

• I’d love to hear from you, what was a time fear was holding you back, and how’d you overcome it?
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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/11/26/llc008-dont-let-fear-hold-you-back/

Isaac is a podcast host and producer on two shows by Real FM, “Real Talk” and “Weekend Ketchup“. He’s an incredibly encouraging and uplifting person to talk to, and had some great things to say about working in groups creatively to achieve goals, what it’s like to work in modern radio and the new relationship between services like Spotify and Apple Music and curated music experiences like Real FM.

Listen to the full episode to get the discussion, and below are links to all the podcast recommendations, bands, and videos we talk about.

Isaac on the socials:

Instagram: @eyezahk

Twitter: @eyezahk

Real FM website: http://realfm.online/

Real FM Insta: @realfmonline

Real FM Twitter: @realfmonline

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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/11/12/llc007-take-a-break-then-hustle-again-with-isaac-weaver/

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Phil’s website: http://philayres.me

Twitter: @iamphilayres

Music by the Innocence:

Stand Where U Be by The Innocence (1989)

Favorite Color by The Innocence (1989)

Innocence Promo Audio

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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/10/15/llc005-creativity-in-every-season-of-life-with-author-and-pastor-phil-ayres/

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Think back to some of your first accomplishments when you started your creative venture, and how that felt. How did that encourage you and propel you forward to keep learning more and doing more? For me and photography, all it took was a piece of paper and a little ink.

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Full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/10/01/llc004-working-on-new-skills-look-for-signs-of-progress/

Aaron Dowd is THE Podcast Dude (of the Podcast Dude podcast)!

He got started in his creative journey through music, learned how to record music, and made his way into podcast editing and producing, first by freelancing, then for seanwes.com. Now he works for Simplecast, an easy platform for hosting and distributing podcasts.

Aaron’s love for content creation comes from his desire to help people and to make the world a better place. In this interview, Aaron and I talk about:

• How by following his passions and interests he created his own job
• How helping one of his favorite podcasts led him into business as a podcast editor and eventually to two full-time jobs
• Why you should help other people if you want to be more creative and create amazing content

• Aaron’s Twitter
• Aaron’s website
• The Podcast Dude

• I’d love to hear your feedback, what was a specific time that you were able to help someone? How were they stuck, and what did you do to help?
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Find the full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/09/17/llc003-helping-others-boosts-your-creativity-with-aaron-dowd-the-podcast-dude/

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  Full show notes here: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/09/03/llc002-break-out-of-your-rut-with-creative-mistakes/

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Find the full show notes at: https://llcpodcast.dkphoto.xyz/index.php/2018/09/03/llc001-the-host-interviewed-by-his-wife/