Dave Herring is a photographer, educator, and founder of Very Good CO. He’s also a creative nomad and a long time friend.

In this episode of Photo Fuel, I chat with Dave about how curiosity led him to a whole new career as a photographer and educator. From leaving the East Coast and relocating his family to California with no concrete plan, to working with brands like Leica and Hasselblad, Dave shares how paying attention to what felt meaningful—and staying generous along the way—shaped his career and a life that supports his ultimate measure of success: being in charge of his time.

We talk about blending past experience into creative work and how free content and generosity have become foundational to his business. This conversation is packed with stories that will inspire you and leave you feeling hopeful for all that’s possible.

Even though Dave is primarily a landscape photographer, this episode offers new perspective we all need on the value of metrics, making decisions in your business, and what it really means to make art your work—one thoughtful step at a time.

// LINKS MENTIONED //

Blog Post: "Generosity changed everything:" https://dave.online/writings/how-generosity-changed-everything

Very Good CO: shopverygood.com

Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/

STEPHEN SHORE Photo books:

Stephen Shore by STEPHEN SHORE - Book: 9781633450486 | Rizzoli Bookstore