Chris Burkard - The Art of Storytelling and Living Boldly

In this episode we're joined by photographer and filmmaker Chris Burkard (@chrisburkard) as he shares his insights on storytelling, creative exploration, and balancing ambition with family life. Chris dives into the leap from dreaming to achieving, finding joy in the creative process, and building a meaningful legacy through connection with nature. He opens up about cultivating curiosity, overcoming impostor syndrome, and redefining success beyond metrics, while highlighting the importance of bold creative freedom and lasting impact. Expect to Learn:How to turn "what if" moments into actionable plans and executed visionWhy chasing joy, not perfection, makes you create your best workHow to balance roles as a creative professional and devoted parentWhy the most accessible and frequently gear trumps the latest technologyChris's Website: https://www.chrisburkard.com/Watch "The Forgotten Coast" Film: https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-forgotten-coastSponsor:Thanks to WhiteWall for being our lead sponsor this episode! They're the top choice for photographers who want high-quality prints, with a variety of material options, and who want their work delivered fast in 9 days or less!You can use the code TPM2025 at checkout for 15% off!https://www.whitewall.com/Our Links:Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:https://www.reddit.com/r/photographermindset/Subscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show