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Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisThe Five-Pointed Star of WhyThe other day I was on the phone with my friend Neale James and we were talking about a recent episode of his podcast The Photowalk, on which he was talking to our mutual friend Sean Tucker about creativity. “I invite you,” Neale begins the episode, “to imagine a five-pointed star. Now on each point of the star, I’d like you to think of a word that’s important to you in terms of creativity or your creativity. Each is a kind of cornerstone of the why and even how you create as of today.” As an aside, if you’re no...2024-05-1407 minAlmost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisStarting Out HeavyIf you’ve spent any time around me at all, you know that I have opinions—lots of them—and I have since I was a kid. Sometimes when I would offer my unsolicited thoughts on various things, my mom would respond with “Oh, there he is…my little critic.” The thing is it’s not just criticism. Not always, anyway. More often than I generally care to admit, I find myself feeling personally offended, either by the design or functionality of a product or service or by someone—whether I know them or not—who simply doesn’t do something the way...2024-01-1408 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisIteration 101: A Momentary Lapse of PerspectiveI was sitting in my studio the other day, looking at some of the 100+ paintings I’ve done over the past few years and out of the blue I thought to myself, “I hate all of these.” Adrianne walked in a few minutes later and asked what was going on and I said, “I think I hate everything I’ve done.” Adrianne being Adrianne then asked, “Do you really hate it or is it something else?” I didn’t answer immediately, but of course it’s something else, right? It has to be. But that’s how it came out in the moment. To...2023-05-2906 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 73: There’s Got To Be BalanceIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about balance—specifically the balance between work and happiness and doing the work you love versus doing the work that pays the bills. Plus, we talk about stepping outside of our respective comfort zones to produce work that’s just as challenging for us as it may be to an audience. LINKSParable (Print): Physical Magazine: PARABLE Window Light (vol.1) — Sean Tucker PhotographyParable (PDF + Audio): Digital Magazine: PARABLE Window Light (PDF + Audio) — Sean Tucker PhotographyCONNECT W...2023-02-0148 min
The Candid Frame: Conversations on PhotographySean Tucker & Jeffery SaddorisWe wrap up the year with a special conversation with photographer Sean Tucker and painter/podcaster Jeffery Saddoris. Through their respective YouTube channel and podcasts, they have helped educate and inspire countless photographers and other creatives. This conversation revolves around a discussion of what defines success and how we each assess where we have been and where we are going with our respective creative lives. Resources Sean Tucker Jeffery Saddoris Websites The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device...2022-12-211h 03
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 70: A Purer Definition of ArtIn this episode, we’re picking up at the tail end of a conversation Sean and I were having about money and value and how that relates to art and it reminded Sean of an interview he was listening to with Steven Fry, which helps to set the tone for the rest of the show. Pay particular attention to the beautiful bit of wisdom Sean drops at about the 30-minute mark. LINKSDiary of a CEO: https://stevenbartlett.com/the-diary-of-a-ceo-podcast/The Judge: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1872194/CONNECT WITH SE...2022-12-0941 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 69: What Would You Make For You?In this episode, we’re talking about making the work that means the most to us as the maker and how sometimes, we need to take a step back in order to see it. We also talk about a terrific new documentary about the visual effects wizards at Industrial Light & Magic.LINKSTom Jones Tiny Desk Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qfw6pon9tAJoshua Jackson Modern Paradox: https://www.joshkjack.com/modern-paradoxDavid Carson (TED Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/david_carson_design_and_discoveryChris Ashworth: ht...2022-11-1755 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 68: Resetting the AlgorithmIn this episode, we’re continuing to talk about living a creative life without allowing the algorithm dictate what you see and, more importantly, what you make. We also talk about the often repetitive nature of storytelling in cinema and cite a few exceptions.LINKSCasey NeistatAIAIAI HeadphonesAdam Savage - Golden Book of Amun-RaPropstore AuctionThe Mummy (Trailer)Amazon Rings of PowerNerd of the RingsIllustrated SilmarillionThe Peripheral (IMDb)Under the Banner of Heaven (IMDb)Marc Maron Andrew Garfield2022-11-0152 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 67: What Do You Want to Say?In this episode, Sean and I are talking about the importance of finding your own creative voice and producing the work you want to see in the world, regardless of what you think an audience wants to see from you. LINKSRadiolabThis American LifeSerialAdnan Syed is FreeMy paintingsMarshall MathersCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuck Instagram: @seantuck YouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.com Twitt...2022-10-1447 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 66: We Don't Know What We Don't KnowIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about what we can do when it’s time to take a step back to regroup and/or refocus, either on our own or with the help of a professional. Plus, this is the last weekly episode of Deep Natter for a while as each of us takes time to get other projects underway.LINKSIzotope RX10The OG App on the App StoreAd-free Instagram client ‘OG App’ taken down, and not by Meta10 Reasons Vero is Slapping Instagram (w/ Peter McKinnon)Ve...2022-09-3045 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 65: The World's Not Over YetFull disclosure, there are parts of this episode where Sean and I get a little heavy. There are simply so many things going on in the world that it can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us really struggling with what to do and wondering which way to turn. We also talk about the renewed interest in Vero as a potential alternative to Instagram for photographers, especially in light of some of the recent changes on Instagram that prioritize reels over images. I think it’s an interesting conversation all around and I hope you enjoy it.LINKS2022-09-2355 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 64: A Sober Level of Self-ConfidenceFailure is something that virtually every creative has faced at some point. In this episode, Sean and I unpack some of the differences between real and perceived failure, and some ways we can respond to each of them without simply giving up. We also talk about the importance of trusting our skills and abilities, especially when we might feel like we’re in over our heads. LINKSDavid Bowie - China GirlSpielberg documentaryThe FablemansCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuck Inst...2022-09-1548 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 63: It's Not a Limitation of TalentIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about pivoting when a project just isn’t taking off or going in the direction we want it to. Sean also shares some thoughts on revisiting and possibly even updating a past project, inspired in part by conversations he’s had with people in his photographic community.CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuck Instagram: @seantuck YouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.com Twitter: @jefferysaddoris Instagram: @jefferysaddorisYou can also...2022-09-0948 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 62: Digging in as Deeply as PossibleIn this episode, Sean and I geek out a little over lighting and talk a bit about how shallow depth of field can often be the low hanging fruit in photography. We also talk about a few examples of our favorite film editing that refuses to simply hold the audience by the hand to explain everything that’s happening in the narrative.LINKS24mm: Focal Length Series35mm: Focal Length Series50mm: Focal Length Series85mm: Focal Length SeriesBaz Luhrmann’s ElvisEdge of TomorrowPharrell Williams - Fr...2022-08-3150 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 61: That’s the WorkIn this episode, on the back of Sean’s recent meetup in London, we’re talking about the social energy it often requires for introverts to engage with other people and the toll simply being out in the world can sometimes take. We also talk about the importance of producing work that allows an audience to meet and engage with both the maker and the work where they are.LINKSThe Warhol DiariesStuart WaplingtonDeep Natter w/Ben HorneSimon BaxterOfficial site of Stephen Fry...2022-08-2648 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 59: A Different Kind of CreativeIn this episode, Sean finds out he’s got scammers posing as him online and we have a fascinating conversation about a new AI called MidJourney that has artists and photographers scrambling to figure out how and why to use it. LINKSKitbogaJim BrowningScott DetwilerMidJourney AICrow imagesHateful Eight 70mmRoger Deakins Digital vs FilmCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuck Instagram: @seantuck YouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebs...2022-08-1148 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 58: Discovering All the TimeIn this episode, Sean gives me some valuable advice for starting my own YouTube channel, which leads into a terrific discussion around the importance of identifying what motivates us to make. Plus, we gush a little about Justin Hawkins. LINKSShot DeckJoey LAnnie Leibovitz photographing Keith RichardsSimon BaxterJoe CornishMidJourneyJustin Hawkins Rides AgainCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuck Instagram: @seantuck YouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebs...2022-08-0552 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 56: A Collaboration with TechnologyIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about how some of the evolutions in technology will impact the way we make art and, in some cases, blur the line of creativity between humans and machines. We also trade links to some of the things each of us has found interesting over the past week or so.LINKSDjo - Official WebsiteJustin Hawkins Rides AgainGuess the Lighting (via FStoppers)Yousuf Karsh portrait of HemingwayGeorge HurrellAudrey Hepburn by Jack CardiffPlaton portrait of President Clinton2022-07-2145 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 55: Go with the QuestionsIn this episode, Sean and I have an honest and, at times, revealing discussion around how comparing our work to others can often lead to creative paralysis. We also talk about the importance of finding an accountability buddy who can give us the support and feedback we need—whether it’s positive or negative—that can really help us move forward.LINKSDalton Campbell on Process DrivenAlex Webb: The Suffering of LightGregory Crewdson SubstackFan Ho - via Independent PhotographerAlec Soth Masterclass on MagnumPracticing the Presen...2022-07-1447 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 54: You Only Have the JourneyWe’re a little all over the place in this episode, from Kate Bush and Stranger Things to Top Gun: Maverick, to the importance of the creative journey and how sharing the what and the how often yields greater fruit than simply playing our processes close to the vest.LINKSHenry Thomas’ ET Audition - YouTubeAlexander ShaiaMaria LaxMaria Lax on Process DrivenCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuck Instagram: @seantuck YouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JE...2022-07-0747 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 53: A Smooth Trajectory to BrilliantDo you ever get the feeling that the world is falling apart? Me too, but in this episode, Sean and I discuss how feelings aren’t facts and just because the bad stuff is often easier to believe doesn’t make it true. Plus, we talk about expectations and how needing to know the outcome of a project often keeps us from ever beginning.LINKSRichard Rohr — Growing Up Men | The On Being ProjectSapiens by Yuval HarariCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuckIns...2022-06-3049 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 52: A Terrible Artistic ModelIn this episode, Sean is back and shares some of his thoughts and takeaways from his recent creative retreat in Tuscany. Also, I finally finished The Last of Us 2, which we’ve wanted to talk about literally for years. I think it’s safe to say that for each of us, not only was it an incredible gaming experience, but also an example of how great storytelling and well-paced narrative can transcend mediums.LINKSThe Meaning in the MakingCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter: @seantuck In...2022-06-2354 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 49: Structured But SimpleLast week, I was talking to Maarten Rots—who you’ve heard us mention several times on the show—and I was asking him how he manages to stay so creative. His answer not only surprised me, but it inspired me to adopt a similar approach to my own creativity in an experiment for the month of June. Talking it through with Sean launched us into a terrific discussion around making and self-care and, what he calls, “turning down the bullying boss.”LINKSThe Meaning in the MakingCarl JungCONNECT WI...2022-06-0245 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 48: Feelings Aren’t FactsA few days ago, I came across a post that painted a pretty grim portrait of our collective futures—and here’s the thing…I wasn’t surprised by it at all. If I’m being honest, it’s something that I often feel anyway. When I brought it up to Sean, he was quick to point out that the way we feel is often just that, a feeling, not a fact. In this especially deep natter, we unpack happiness, negativity bias, and why for many of us, the bad stuff is often easier to believe.LINKS2022-05-2743 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 47: The Technique is InvisibleIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about moving forward on new projects and how for each of us, the success of those projects relies heavily not on simple tricks but in a deeper connection to technique and narrative. We also talk about dealing with the perceived failure anytime we venture too far outside of our creative comfort zones. LINKSMasterclass Werner HerzogProcess Driven: Jack Lowe (Part One)Process Driven: Jack Lowe (Part Two)Joey L.Disney PropagandaLooney Tunes PropagandaCONNECT WITH SEAN2022-05-1950 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 46: Sometimes There’s NothingIn this episode, Sean and I are using a discussion around the visual effects of The Batman as a springboard to talk about tools. We also unpack some of the differences in how we approach the research and selection process and how for each of us, a big part of any purchase revolves around worth and the patterns of our parents.LINKSEwan McGregor and the green screen lizardThe Making Of The Batman | The Batman | HBO MaxOblivion Featurette: The Sky TowerCreating Dramatic Self Portraits (feat. Fiona Lark)...2022-05-1252 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 45: Everything’s a ThumbnailI few nights ago, I got to go see Jacob Collier, who I was introduced to by Sean. If you’ve never heard of him or heard his music, he’s an absolute genius who is able to play pop, jazz, classical, you name it, and his fans include Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Hans Zimmer. In this episode, we’re talking about not just Jacob and his music, but some of the things we can take from him and apply to our own art making. Plus, as we teased in the last episode, we’re talking about some of our f...2022-05-0550 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 44: On Your Own TermsIn this episode, we’re talking about changing up the how and the why of what we do creatively by getting away from chasing likes and follows and putting more energy into creating community and engagement. Plus, a voice message from a listener inspires a conversation around a specific kind of art.LINKSDaniel MilnorFrank MaddocksBBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints on Apple PodcastsPhotography by the LetterThe Midnight Miracle on LuminaryCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography Twitter...2022-04-2946 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 43: Just Show Me Beautiful StuffLet me ask you something. Do process and technique really matter? I mean in the grand scheme of making art, does it matter what tools or what techniques an artist uses to create their work as long as the end product is compelling or pleasing to look at or moves us in some way? Well, in this episode, that’s exactly what Sean and I are talking about.LINKSTo Edit or Not to Edit Your Photography?Faking It: Manipulated Photography Before PhotoshopWilliam NotmanCottingley FairiesFan HoJe...2022-04-2352 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 42: Who Are You?How would you describe yourself? What are you interested in, not in terms of taking pictures or painting or writing, but what subjects really light you up? That’s what Sean and I are talking about in this episode. Plus, we dive a little deeper into the Enneagram and take a look at how we’re wired, and whether or not there’s anything we can do about it. LINKSEnneagramVisual Acoustics (via IMDb)A new Perspective by Donald Byrd (via Discogs)The Cover Art of Blue Note RecordsMaurice...2022-04-1551 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 41: The Habit of IntrospectionThis episode might seem like a bit of a departure, but I don’t really think that it is. Sean and I started out talking about the Morning Pages challenge from last week’s episode, which then led us down a rabbit hole into a larger discussion around science and God and how the search for truth is really at the core of both of them. I think it was a terrific conversation and I hope you enjoy it.LINKSEnneagramMyers & BriggsRicky Gervais and Stephen Colbert on GodRob Bell...2022-04-0841 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 40: You Have To SiftRecently, the closing of my former web host inspired Sean and I to take a step back from our respective websites — and it’s allowed each of us to see the work we do and, maybe more interestingly, the work we share in a different light. Also, Sean reveals an exciting new direction that his life will be taking in the near future.LINKSCarrdAndy AdamsCJ ChilversSquarespace Wells templateSean’s retreat in JuneMorning pagesCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantu...2022-04-0342 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 39: Do Websites Still Matter?In this episode, Sean and I are discussing the role of the personal website in an age of dwindling attention spans and the rise of social media. Is the Squarespace site or the Wordpress blog still as important and relevant as it once was or have people left the websites behind in favor of platforms that are seen more as virtual communities of like minded visitors?LINKSMediumSubstackGhostCarrdMKBHDCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuck2022-03-2651 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 38: The Audience is WrongIn this episode, what happens when one of your favorite artists puts out work that you don’t really like? Do you dismiss it as a creative misstep or do you try to look at it from a different perspective, trusting that they knew exactly what they wanted to release and not “getting it” is on you, not them?LINKSNerd WriterNeale James (Photography Daily)Wong Notes podcast John MayerJohn MayerYebba covering The Age of WorryCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckIn...2022-03-1947 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 37: There Is No BarIn this episode, Sean and I talk about expectations around the things we make and the imaginary bars we set for ourselves which are often not only beyond our control but, in the grand scheme of things, they’re just not accurate measures of our worth. Plus how would you react if your next project was a monster success?LINKSTascam Mixcast 4 ReviewDan Baker documentaryCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.co...2022-03-1145 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 36: Calculated MovesIn this episode, a conversation about gear leads to a discussion around some of the challenges of working with brands or services while still maintaining your creative integrity. We also talk about some of the musicians who have recently sold their back catalogs for enormous sums of money and where NFTs might fit into all of this. LINKSSony ZV1 (techradar)Ricoh GR IIIxSamuel LintaroSean’s four images (IG)James VeitchFilmic ProCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @sea...2022-03-0553 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 35: It's Only FearIn this episode, we’re talking about control and fear, both in terms of how they are related to one an other and how they can individually and collectively keep us from putting out new work.LINKSTascam Mixcast 4Sean’s Fiona Lark VideoPatrice O’NealThe War of ArtCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddorisYou can also connect with b...2022-02-2547 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 34: Finding The Thing That Lights You UpIn this episode, a discussion around birthdays leads to a deeper dive into how limitations can often take our work into unexpected directions. We also talk about mindfulness and Sean offers some powerful advice on how we can be more present not just in our work, but also in our day-to-day lives.LINKSDan BakerMagnum - Alec SothEckhart Tolle - The Power of NowJulia Cameron - Morning pagesCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker...2022-02-1850 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 33: You Want to be YouOne of the themes we keep coming back to on this show is the idea of being seen or heard, and I think for both Sean and myself, that desire is core to who we are as humans. I think that’s one of the reasons social media has become such a big part of the human experience. In this episode, we’re talking about getting ideas out in the world even if it means letting go of them. We also dive a little deeper into what a healthier social media platform might look like, and Sean shares how cont...2022-02-1150 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 32: I’m Not That VerboseA couple weeks ago, we asked what you’d like to see in a new photo community and in this episode we’re talking about some of your responses and sharing a few of our own. We also dip back into an ongoing discussion around real life creative communities and Sean shares the story of a recent evening he spent with a group of creatives in York at a Pechakucha event.LINKSFlickr100ASA500pxFotoblur on IssuuSip & DevelopPechakuchaYork CreativesCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http...2022-02-0442 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 31: Creative HabitsIn this episode, Sean and I talk about some of the differences in the way we approach creative projects. We also talk about a recent email from Steven Pressfield who suggests that the fear of success has nothing to do with success itself, but in instead all about acceptance.LINKSStuds Terkel ArchiveZequenz notebooksSteven Pressfield’s Writing WednesdaysThe Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro KishimiCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERY2022-01-2953 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 30: Yeah, But Would You Pay For It?A new piece of gear for my podcast studio sparks a discussion around control, consistency, and getting outside of our comfort zones in the work we produce. We also talk about what kinds of features and, maybe more importantly, what kind of culture we’d like to see from a new photo sharing platform.CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddorisYou can also connect with both of us...2022-01-2247 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 29: Be DeliberateIn this episode, we’re talking some of the ways Covid has changed how we view, experience, and interact with art — specifically the collective or shared experience that can occur seeing movies, music, and other forms of art. We also talk about significant influencers in our lives and the importance of looking for creative inspiration outside of our normal sources — an example of which was a terrific collaboration between Brian Eno and David Byrne.LINKSWhere Good Ideas Come From (TED Talk)Where Good Ideas Come From (Amazon)ExaptationArchaeopteryxBrian Eno & David...2022-01-1443 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 28: Fancy GamblingIn this episode, we’re talking about the importance of physical spaces and how they can influence how and even what we make. We also take the plunge into talking a little about NFTs, which hopefully will inspire not only listener interaction, but also more conversations in the future.LINKSDamascus StationSecrets & Spies PodcastThe Prosperity GospelCONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean TuckerCONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris...2022-01-0747 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 27: What’s the Actual Problem?In this episode, Sean and I talk a bit about the past year and what we’re each looking forward to in 2022, which is deeper meaning and connection in the work we produce. For Sean, that means getting back to portraiture, both as a maker and as an educator. For me, it means recording more conversations and signal boosting interesting stories, regardless of whether or not those stories fall under the category of Creativity. LINKSStephen FryAmaran 60d LED lightsStart with WhyThe War of ArtThe Artists Way...2021-12-3141 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 26: It’s More Complicated Than ThatIn this episode, we talk a about collaboration and some of the difficulties around bringing in another pair of eyes or another set of hands to help bring our vision to life. And an email from friend of the show Maarten Rots sparks a conversation about the importance of objects and the things we hold dear. LINKSDaniel MilnorMaarten RotsTon GroteLee John Phillips CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker C...2021-12-2550 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 25: A Problem With ComparisonIn this episode, we get our very first voice memo from a listener and it’s a terrific question around something that I think most, if not all, of us have struggled with at one point or another, and that’s imposter syndrome. It’s a big question and I hope we tackle at least part of it in a way that resonates with you. LINKSDunning-Kruger Effect (Wikipedia)Dunning-Kruger Effect (Verywell Mind) CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tuc...2021-12-1741 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 24: Connecting the DotsI want to take just a minute to thank you — for listening, yes, but especially since episode 19 so many of you have written in to share some of the things that you are going through, and that’s really why we put these out – in the hope that they will connect and resonate with you and let you know that you aren’t alone. I’d also like to thank you for the outpouring of support since I added the donate button to my website. I can’t tell you how much it means to me and one of the un...2021-12-1044 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 23: You Don’t Have to Tell a StoryIn this episode, we begin with a conversation around aesthetics in art and how aesthetics sometimes gets overlooked or even dismissed in favor of narrative. We also talk about some of the tolls the pandemic has taken on creativity and how for so many people it seems to have been the catalyst for massive change in their lives.LINKSSally Mann – VinculumMaarten Rots w/Sean TuckerFan HoRay Metzger (via Getty)Start With WhyDorothy Simpson Krause CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photography2021-12-0245 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 22: Carving Out Spaces to ConnectIn this episode, we’re talking about the importance of ritual in making and how various rituals — both conscious and subconscious — appear in our lives. We also talk about the value of creating the mental space for the actual doing and how carving out quiet time can help our creativity to find its way into the world. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris SUBSC...2021-11-2445 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 21: Everything in its Right PlaceWelcome to Deep Natter. This week, we’re talking about recognizing our own good, seeing patterns in the creative chaos of work that we make, and some absolutely beautiful thoughts from Sean around connectivity and meaning. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris MUSICHigh Line by DuffmusiqMusic featured in this episode is licensed from Artlist, which is a ter...2021-11-1946 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 20: Can We Accept it Graciously?Last week, we released a show that seems to be resonating with quite a few of you. In fact, we’ve received more feedback on that episode than any other episode we’ve done. I think it’s because so many of us are in the same place with trying to figure out where what we make fits, how to get it out there in front of people, and if we’re lucky, make a little money from it. This week is sort of a continuation of last week’s conversation, but we begin with a little chat about gear.2021-11-1345 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 19: What Does Fear Serve?This episode wasn’t meant to be an episode. It started as one of our pre-show chats — Sean and I just talking before we jumped into what we had actually planned to talk about, which now completely escapes me. But as it’s happened so many times before when we talk, we went off on a tangent, and this time it was a deep one around worth and value and the often paralyzing fear of showing ourselves to the world through the things we make. LINKSHalston (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80245103Halston...2021-11-0551 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 18: Always Be a BeginnerIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about output, not in terms of what we produce, but how the work I’ve recently dipped my toes into the world of synthesizers, something I’ve been interested in for years but never really pursued. In this episode, Sean and I talk about the importance of pursuing creative interests outside of your “main” pursuits for no other purpose but to, as Sean puts it, always be a beginner at something. We also talk about Tinker Toys, a band called Snarky Puppy, what a good guy Jason Momoa seems to be and a wh...2021-10-2953 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 17: Starting at ZeroIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about output, not in terms of what we produce, but how the work we make is presented to an audience. For example, are you only sharing your work online, or do you also make prints. Maybe you make photobooks or show your work in galleries. How our work appears out in the world can have a dramatic effect on how compelling it is to a viewer. We also talk about the new Bond film, No Time To Die — specifically the score and how brilliantly Hans Zimmer took one of the most re...2021-10-151h 03
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 16: Looking Behind the CurtainIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about meeting our heroes and how the outcome of those meetings can often affect how we are able to see and connect with the work they make. We also talk about the importance of finding that thing or maybe multiple things that light you up and you do simply for the fun or the joy of it. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.com2021-10-0848 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 15: It’s All DeliberateIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about a photo essay that raised some interesting questions for each of us, such as how do you respond to an artist’s newer work when it doesn’t hit you the same way their earlier work did? Have they changed or have you? Or is it some of each? And how much should the context of the work matter to how it lands with a viewer? LINKSAlec Soth’s Lost in TranslationAt Eternity’s Gate CONNECT WITH SEANWebsit...2021-10-0137 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 14: Stepping Back to Move ForwardA few episodes back, Sean and I were talking about social media and Sean mentioned that Ben Horne, who is a terrific large format landscape photographer I spoke to on Process Driven 41, had left Twitter and Instagram and was just focusing on the community he had on YouTube. I reached out to Ben to see if he’d like to come on the show to talk about why he did it and how it’s affected him, both personally and professionally. CONNECT WITH BENWebsite: https://www.benhorne.comYouTube: Ben Horne 2021-09-2543 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 13: If You Can Predict It, It Doesn’t WorkIn this episode of Deep Natter, Sean and I are continuing a previous discussion about finding our why around the things we make. Sometimes, it’s easy to lose our way and we end up needing to make a few tweaks or even a hard reset to get us back in the groove. LINKSPrimordial (Jeff Lemire)Gideon Falls Sweet Tooth (Netflix)Sweet Tooth (Comic)Monsters (Gareth Edwards)El Mariachi (Robert Rodriguez)Midnight MiracleProcess Driven 37 with Jack LoweSerialS-Town13 Minutes to the Moon2021-09-1745 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 12: It's Really Not That SocialIn this episode of Deep Natter, one of Sean’s Instagram accounts got hacked, which has us talking about to what degree we’re comfortable relying on social media platforms as the main place to share our work and connect with an audience. Plus, a new HBO Documentary about social media sparks a chat about a growing number of influencers who want little more than for social media to make them famous, even if it’s not real. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker2021-09-1148 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 11: Putting the Making FirstIn this episode, Sean and I are talking about owning the things we make. What I mean by that is that we stand behind our art and put our voice, our process, and ourselves first, before we worry about packaging it, branding it, and marketing it to an audience. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: https://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris SUBSCRIBESubscribe to Jeffery Saddoris: Eve...2021-09-0351 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 10: Moving Towards Something MeaningfulThis is actually episode 10.5 or “10 Take Two” of Deep Natter, since we had a little bit of a power outage situation and had to record this week’s show a second time. It actually worked out for the best though, since it gave Sean and me time to think about the subject matter a little more and dive just a bit deeper into discussing it. LINKSMy Life as a Failed Artist (via Vulture) CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tuc...2021-08-2741 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 09: Making Space for Good Stuff to HappenSean is going to be doing a new project with one of his oldest friends, so in this episode we’re talking about podcasting, both from the side of the listener and also from the perspective of the creator. Plus, Sean shares a bit of the beauty and the complexity of his early life growing up in South Africa. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris2021-08-2144 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 08: Where Does Your Voice Come From?In this episode, Sean and I are talking about collaboration finding your voice and to help us illustrate some of this, we’re going to be talking about a terrific HBO documentary from 2017 called Spielberg. And while the film is ostensibly about Spielberg and became one of the greatest directors of all time, largely pulling from his own life experiences, it’s also about the group of filmmakers who came up around him pushing him and each other to go further and be better at the craft they loved. LINKSSpielbergSpielberg on Prime...2021-08-1745 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisThe Meaning in the Making: Sean TuckerSean Tucker has just released a new book called The Meaning in the Making. Over twelve chapters, using stories from his own life, as well as references from literature, art, philosophy, and religion, Sean attempts to understand and explain “the why and how behind our human need to create.” I’ve been lucky enough to hear little snippets here and there during the course of its creation, but Sean and I have never really talked about it as a complete piece of work until now. In this conversation, I’m talking to Sean about the process behind writing the book and...2021-08-101h 07
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 07: A Narrow RepresentationIn this episode, Sean Tucker and I are talking about some of the challenges of bringing focus back from our various social media platforms to our own websites, which in many ways are the only places we have online that allow us to really curate how our work is presented to an audience. We also talk about how much we miss communities and how easy it has become to simply retreat into creative isolation. The Talented Mr. RipleyPhantom ThreadRobin Williams’ speech in Good Will HuntingWerner Herzog MasterclassThe Per...2021-08-0642 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 06: Stuck on the Hamster Wheel of GoodIn this episode, we’re talking about chasing objective good in art making and selling out to please an audience versus making strategic choices to keep an audience engaged with the work we make. We also share a few things you might want to check out to help level up your inspiration. LINKSThe Rewatchables PodcastThe GameThe RevanentBarry LyndonShot DeckNational Gallery of ArtMaking the CutThe New Propaganda, vol. 1Dorothy Simpson Krause CONNECT WITH SEANWebs...2021-07-3045 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 05: Getting Beyond the Skills We KnowIn this episode, Sean talks about a recent trip to London where he may have had his most productive day of photography ever, which is a pretty bold statement. We also talk about the importance of inspirational friends as well as our shared appreciation for the work of Richard Avedon, Don McCullin, and Sally Mann. CONNECT WITH SEANWebsite: http://seantucker.photographyTwitter: @seantuckInstagram: @seantuckYouTube: Sean Tucker CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddorisInstagram: @jefferysaddoris BE...2021-07-2440 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 04: What Does Looking Back Get You?In this episode, Sean and I are talking about the idea of revisiting older work. Some people find value in looking back over what they’ve done, while others never do and instead are always looking to what comes next. While Sean and I have a few similarities around it, there are definitely some differences in how each of us relates to our previous bodies of work. LINKSTalking Funny (Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, and Louis CK) CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysaddoris.comTwitter: @jefferysaddoris...2021-07-0943 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 03: Perfection and Other Fairy TalesIn this episode of Deep Natter, Sean Tucker and I are talking about perfection. They say that practice makes perfect, but I think as makers, deep down most of us know that perfect really doesn’t exist. Good? Sure. Great? Maybe, occasionally. But perfect? Not in my experience. So why do we keep chasing it? Well, that’s exactly what Sean and I are going to talk about and it all starts with a quote by one of Sean’s favorite authors, Richard Rohr. LINKSRichard Rohr – Another Name for EverythingRam Dass – Be Here Now...2021-07-0540 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 02: Chasing Idea FuelIn this episode of Deep Natter, we're talking about effort, specifically whether and how and to what degree effort is connected to the value of the things we make. To help illustrate how effort can affect or influence the end product, we refer to a couple terrific films by Werner Herzog. If you would like to listen to these conversations live or participate with a question or comment, join us on the Clubhouse app Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern. LINKSLove languages by Gary ChapmanHeart of DarknessFitzcrraldoConquest of the U...2021-06-2947 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisDeep Natter 01: You Can’t Control the ResponseIn this debut episode of Deep Natter, Sean and I are talking about long-term projects and curating our own work. Each of us have been circling a personal project for years and as luck would have it, coming out of a global pandemic was just the catalyst we needed to stop thinking and start doing. We also talk about the importance of making the things you want to see in the world, rather than worrying about how they might be received by an audience and Sean shares one of his favorite recent books. LINKSA...2021-06-2839 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisIn Between 23: The Space DisappearsI was talking to Sean Tucker the other day and I don’t remember what prompted it, but he asked me whether I’d seen some of the recent work our friend Maarten Rots was sharing on Instagram. I told him that I had and that it was terrific. “But do you know how he’s doing it?” Sean gave me a brief description of what was going on in the pictures and after going back and looking at Maarten’s feed again, I realized because his work flows together so beautifully, the “how” of the more recent pictures didn’t raise any...2020-11-1353 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisProcess Driven 35: Maria LaxI don’t remember how it came up but I was talking to Sean Tucker a while back and we ended up talking about different photographers that we had found recently and he asked me whether I’d seen the work of Maria Lax. Maria is a Finnish photographer based in London who had published a book called Some Kind of Heavenly Fire. Honestly the title alone was enough to pique my interest but what I found beyond it was a fantastic set of images that were inspired by a book her grandfather wrote documenting a series of encounters with...2020-09-2854 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisIn Between 04: The Weight of My Own IdeasIn my last Iteration, I was talking about social media, specifically how this year I was looking to refine or even completely redefine how I use it, personally and professionally. One of the biggest challenges for me historically has been consistency, both in terms of what I make and how I share it, and I think the bulk of the challenge comes around just how much I’m trying to do and the fact that when I look at it on paper, I end up almost feeling paralyzed by the weight of my own ideas, and as a response I...2019-01-2354 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisIn Between 03: Photographic MemoriesI’ve been thinking a lot lately about how photographs influence our memories—not just of people and places, but events in our lives. For example, I have realized that there are memories of certain aspects of my childhood that are rooted not in an actual event but rather in the photographs depicting the event. There are multiple “important” events in my life where the time surrounding the event itself is a complete blur and my “memory” of it only exists because there happens to be a photograph.So, in this conversation, we’re talking about how memory can often be i...2019-01-071h 07
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisProcess Driven 25: Ondřej Vachek“Those villagers living on the front line — that’s the part that got me the most. Those people have nowhere else to go.”I have been fascinated by photojournalism and specifically combat or conflict photojournalism since first seeing the work of Larry Burrows when I was in high school. His photographs of Vietnam showed a side of war that I hadn’t seen before — not just the atrocities, but also the personal stories and the human cost of conflict. A few months back, Sean Tucker and I were having a conversation about conflict photography and he told me about a friend of...2018-10-201h 03
Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisProcess Driven 19: Simon BaxterSimon Baxter is a fantastic landscape photographer from the north of England who I was introduced to by Sean Tucker. There’s something about Simon’s photographs that goes beyond light and composition and draws the viewer into the scene, rather than simply holding us at the periphery. Simon’s passion for photography and his connection to the local woodlands where he photographs are obvious from the moment you look at his body of work. What may not be obvious, however, is the amount of pain Simon often has to endure in order to produce them, and how none of it...2018-05-311h 02
On Taking Pictures269: Breadcrumbs To Find Your Way HomeThis week, a discussion around long term projects, inspired by the work and career of Ed Gold, a photographer who often spends years on a single body of work. Also, art and politics have had a long shared history, but has the current political climate allowed art to cross the line? Plus, choosing the right medium for the job and advice on printing your images. Khadia Saye is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #sublimeAmazon.com: Happybuy Commercial Donut Maker 6L Capacity 3 KW Automatic...2017-06-2155 minOn Taking Pictures267: What’s Left For Humans To Do?This week, what happens when machines learn enough to not only sort pictures, but make them? Is creativity just an algorithm after all? Also, a discussion around self-publishing using a cookbook as an example as well as a reader who’s life was changed by it. Michael Wolf is our Photographer of the Week.
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