An injury changed everything for Taylor Picard — and it opened the door to more photographic expression.

When this hiking guide and photographer injured her foot in the Narrows of Zion, her fast-paced, adventure-filled life came to a halt. But in that stillness, Taylor found something unexpected: photography became a source of healing, grounding, and reconnection.

In this episode, we explore how presence, awe, and curiosity shaped Taylor’s creative recovery — and how the desert continues to inspire her work and her vision.

Whether you’ve felt stuck, burned out, or simply unsure of your next creative step, Taylor’s story is a reminder that your pace is perfect — and that meaningful growth often starts in the pause.

Highlights from this episode include:

How she uses photography to ground herself in the present

Why she’s drawn to small scenes, abstracts, and plant life

Her canyon-crushing adventures in Death Valley

Naturalist wisdom and the practice of seeing

Letting go of perfectionism and embracing your own pace

What’s next for Taylor, including ideas for women’s photo experiences in the wild

Learn more about Taylor: taylorpicard.com

Follow her on Instagram: @taylorpicardphoto

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Blog post: https://www.wildwomanphotography.com/episode-39-taylor-picard/

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