On the latest episode of The Gallery Hangover Podcast, host Yessíca Torres sits down with Lindsay Vacek for a conversation that drifts between fine art, commercial photography, design, travel, and the realities of building a creative life around passion and instinct. Known for her ethereal underwater photography shot entirely with natural light, Lindsay shares how she developed her unmistakable visual style, the challenges of photographing beneath the surface, and some of the unforgettable marine life encounters that shaped her work along the way.

The episode explores the evolving crossover between fine art and commercial photography, touching on authenticity, storytelling, and the balance between creative freedom and professional demands. Lindsay also reflects on how her background in design continues to influence every aspect of her work, especially through the magazine she founded; a beautifully curated publication inspired by California culture, independent businesses, creatives, coastal living, and her travels around the world.

Candid, visually rich, and deeply creative, the conversation highlights Lindsay’s adventurous spirit, artistic discipline, and unmistakable California sensibility. From underwater shoots to editorial design, this episode offers an inspiring look into the mind of a photographer and creative entrepreneur who has built an entire world around curiosity, movement, light, and connection.