E42 From Snowboard Mags to National Geographic: The Inspiring Journeys of Erin Hogue

Erin Hogue, a passionate action adventure photographer, shares her inspiring journey into the industry. Driven by her love for snowboarding photos, she moved to Whistler, pursued her passion while young, and started shooting anyone willing to model. Her determination led to a fulfilling career capturing the thrill and beauty of action sports. At just 24, Erin's career took off after documenting a friend's cross-country skateboarding trip, leading to her first published photo and paid gig. Over the 8-month trip, her skills improved dramatically, paving the way for work with prestigious publications, though she remains humble. Ariel and Erin discuss the challenges of staying motivated and inspired in creative work. One shares how exploring new genres and side projects, even if initially difficult, can reinvigorate their main passion. They emphasize the value of embracing change and seeking out new creative challenges to maintain inspiration. The episode concludes with Ariel and Erin expressing gratitude for the insightful discussion and the opportunity to connect with the audience, leaving listeners with a sense of closure and anticipation for future episodes. Key Lessons • Erin Hogue, a passionate action adventure photographer, started her career by simply shooting "anyone who would move in front of her camera" after moving to Whistler, despite having no prior experience. • Erin, an experienced adventure sports photographer, was later approached by National Geographic to contribute to their Instagram account, which led to a paid position where she now sells photos and tells stories for the renowned publication. • One of Ariel and Erin overcomes creative blocks by exploring new genres and side projects, like trying their hand at surfing photography, emphasizing the importance of being open to new experiences, even if it means being "really bad at it" at first. FolIow on IG @erinhogue @hogueeducation Live Online Photography Course hogueeducation.com https://www.erinhogue.com https://www.erinhogue.com/portfilio https://www.youtube.com/erinhogue https://www.facebook.com/erinhoguephotography/ Remember to subscribe and share. If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.  Learn more about our interviewees at our ⁠website⁠ under CW Photographers and learn about upcoming interviewees.