22: Creating Art in a Time of Confusion with Jennifer Moher

In a time of a lot of uncertainty, it’s easy to go down a path of feeling rough, uninspired, and low energy, but it can also lead to self-discovery and, as my guest on today’s episode, Jennifer Moher, says, “Creating art in a time of confusion.” On this episode, Jen and I cover topics that will hopefully uplift and inspire you during this difficult time - everything from embracing authentic ways of expression in photography to exploring random non-photography creative outlets as a form of inspiration. Timestamps:[03:24] If you look at Jen’s Instagram account, it immediately stands out - her creative style is both bold and beautiful with the way she uses negative space. Jen talks about how her style has evolved over the years and what role minimalism played in the way she expresses herself creatively through Instagram now.[09:01] As artists we have to expand and grow by experimenting, trying new things that we are drawn to, but that maybe don't make sense in our minds. It can be so scary to go there if we know our income relies on that. I ask Jen what inspired her to follow her heart and what feedback and results she got from it.[14:29] A lot of Jen’s work on Instagram is black and white, even though she stresses that she does shoot in colour, too. So it’s interesting to hear how embracing the black and white affects her editing process and the presets she uses. Here we also talk about comparing your work with other photographers, the feelings of envy, and how to document weddings authentically.[22:50] As artists, and as humans, in fact, we sometimes find ourselves stuck in a rut - uninspired and low energy. Especially now, with Covid-19, anxiety levels and the feelings of uncertainty run high. What to do to get ourselves out of a creative rut? How to get excited when we’re feeling down? Interestingly, Jen finds a lot of inspiration in random non-photography creative outlets that might be fun to explore now for the rest of us.[35:06] How rough experiences and being bullied may lead to feeling more comfortable with who you are and embracing yourself further down the road and how to show up authentically, especially when feeling trapped?[41:03] Talking about Jen’s Self Portrait Project.Resources:Jen’s Self Portrait Project Jennifer Moher on Instagram Jennifer Moher’s website Slate & Ivory presets A black & white The X-Files episode that Jen mentions as one of her creative inspirations for black and white photographyMy Online Photography Courses for YouOutsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Instagram: @saramonikaphotoSubscribeIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right