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In this episode of Sunday Night Live I was joined by photographer, filmmaker and writer Sean Tucker, and it’s a very different kind of conversation; it isn’t about settings or kit, it’s about why we pick up a camera in the first place. Sean talks about going from working for the church in South Africa to teaching himself photography through YouTube, how Rembrandt’s portraits led him to working with one light, what Edward Hopper showed him about his own street photography, and why understanding how you’re wired can shape what you choose to photograph. We also get into comparison and envy on social media, who to take criticism from, and the one piece of advice that’s stayed with him over the years. It’s a conversation I’ll be thinking about for a long while.
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0:00 Welcome and introductions
6:35 Wildlife photography update
10:09 Sean Tucker promo
13:36 Sean's career journey
18:56 The 'why' in photography
21:11 Defining purpose and meaning
25:14 Portrait photography approach
31:38 Developing a personal style
36:52 Self-awareness in creativity
44:32 Introvert photography methods
51:11 Envy and social media
57:07 Constructive criticism
1:01:51 Philosophy and photography
1:07:48 Morocco workshops
1:10:25 Technical preferences
1:14:01 Closing reflections
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