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285: Karen Waller - Using Photography to Process Grief


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Grief and the grieving process are an integral part of the human condition, yet so few of us have a solid grasp on how to engage in it or talk about it. I believe art and creativity can be a helpful gateway to help with this.

This week on the podcast I was joined by an Australian portrait and landscape photographer who uses her background in visual arts and painting to create stunning and evocative photographs - Karen Waller. In today's show we discuss Karen's journey in photography and how she has engaged in it to help with the grieving process.

On this week's episode, we discuss:

  • Karen's journey into photography as a painter,
  • How engaging in photography helped her through the grieving process,
  • The driving forces behind her work,
  • Why she is attracted to making abstract imagery,
  • Capturing opposing themes,
  • Revealing something new in familiar subjects,
  • And a lot more!
  • Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:

    • Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
  • Support the podcast on Patreon.
  • Here is who Karen recommended on the podcast this week:

    • Judith Nangala Crispin.
  • Meike Boynton.
  • Carol Mills Naronha.
  • Nic Duncan.
  • David Dahlenburg.
  • I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via InstagramFacebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!

    Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.

    We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!

    Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.

    P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

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