Finding Your Style, Trusting Your Eye & Creating Work That Actually Feels Like You

This episode is a full dive into the creative mind of photographer Vanya Montano, exploring how artists develop their style, follow their instincts, and learn to trust their own eye rather than chase trends. From early days shooting JPEGs on one card slot to building a full photo + film business, Vanya breaks down how she built confidence, learned to anticipate moments, and stopped creating work just to please clients or fit into the “light and airy vs. dark and moody” boxes. They also walk through one of her recent conceptual shoots, from inspiration to posing to lighting, and how personal projects keep your creativity alive, sharpen your instincts, and help refine your artistic identity.In this episode, we discuss:- Learning to anticipate moments through experience instead of theory- Why connection with clients matters more than technical perfection- How to find your style without copying or chasing trends- The emotional side of shooting events, weddings, and live moments- Creative direction, posing flow, and pulling genuine reactions from people- How personal projects reignite inspiration and unlock new ideas- Balancing planning with intuition and embracing on-the-fly pivots- Why gear matters less than people think, and why “shoot what feels right” always winsThis is a conversation for any creative feeling stuck, overwhelmed by comparison, or still searching for their artistic voice; a reminder that your best work comes from trusting your instincts and creating what actually moves you.Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PSTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762Follow us, stay updated and catch behind the scenes footage on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/