Capturing the Blues in Photo Stories with photographer and artist Libby Campbell

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio! I'm James Navé, your host. In today's episode, we have a real treat for you. Our first half-hour features an engaging conversation with the talented Libby Gamble, a music photographer and visual artist. I had the pleasure of meeting Libby at the Black Mountain Blues Festival in early July 2024, where she was capturing the magic of live blues performances at The Bush Garden Restaurant. Surrounded by a lively crowd enjoying the music, food, and atmosphere, we connected over her impressive Nikon gear and her passion for photography. Libby's adventurous spirit shines through her work. She has a deep appreciation for people and landscapes and creates rich environmental portraits with a classical flair. She experiments with slow shutter speeds to explore time in her photographs, capturing the mood and whim of foggy days over sunny afternoons. She earned an MFA in photography, participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, curated a successful show, and won several awards in a relatively short period. In the second half of today's show, I'm excited to share seven pieces of poetry generated from my Imaginative Storm Write What You Don't Know Seminar. Participants crafted These poems in just 10 minutes, using prompts centered around the theme of transformation. Each piece is accompanied by a sound bridge composed by Walter Parks, creating a seamless blend of spoken word and music. Following these readings, I explore the concept of internal and external transformation and its profound significance in the creative process, inviting you to reflect on and engage with this theme.