The Creatives Project - Photography Podcast

the last episode of szn 1!! on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) talks about her one year journey in podcasting and 5 lessons she's learned from self-employment- from gaining self-confidence in personal projects, to goal/routine setting, to navigating doubt as a freelancer. this one's a cheesy one :') -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotogr...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) speaks with Henrik (@olss.onfilm) about the good and bad of sharing your photography on social media; the pressures on posting your work online, the void of Instagram Reels, and how social media can influence the process of image making. we also chat about the NYC film community and all about henrik's journey as a primarily landscape film photog...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) explores all the ways one can shoot film on a budget- from shooting half frame film, to developing your own film, to being more intentional about your cameras/film stocks, and just fully embracing the "stay broke, shoot film" mindset. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotograp...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) speaks with sara of Deerah (@deerah.co) about embodying the spirit of Palestine through handmade embroidery (tatreez), the process of supporting women embroiderers in refugee camps, and how sara, as an creative, channels history + emotions through her art. About Sara: Sara Jayyusi is the founder of Deerah (@deerah.co), a small tatreez design hou...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) recaps her 5 month solo trip in asia, discussing the ins and outs of solo travel, including what being a female solo traveler is like, homecoming in going back to your parents' home country, and and tips when planning your own solo trip! -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotog...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) deep dives into her process in planning a personal editorial shoot, from finding a team of creatives to work with, how to find inspiration for an editorial, and tips to keep in mind when shooting for personal projects. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotography.com appreciat...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) talks about fully living your life in order to allow your art to flourish. she speaks on the romanticization of "the grind" as a freelancer, the importance of finding inspiration in mundane + everyday life, and how she created a more sustainable mindset in the future of photography. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicit...

in this guest episode of the Creatives Project, Felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) interviews Chloe (@haregoat_tat), a Shanghai-based illustrator and tattoo artist. we talk about chloe's experience training as an tattoo apprentice in soho, to her unique art journey now in graphic design + the tattoo industry in asia. chloe's unique approach to blending mediums and embracing new beginnings is a t...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) speaks with Tony (@bluuured) about the challenges and joys of moving abroad, and how that changes you as an artist. Tony recently made the move from Paris to Taipei, and we discuss everything from culture differences, to how his photography projects have evolved with the move, to finding a creative community in a new place.  About Tony: I a...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) tries street photography every day for 60 straight days; she talks about what it's like shooting street in foreign countries, her mindset when shooting street photography, street camera gear, and all the tips she's learned since she started! -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangph...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) interviews guests Siripong and Mind from Unit Film Camera in Bangkok, Thailand. they talk about their own photography journeys, how the camera shop sources their cameras, and ways that COVID-19 changed the film community in thailand. about the guests: Pattamon Wattanapaisan (Mind), 26 years old, Bangkok I'm the shop manager of Unit Film Camera B...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) talks about trusting the process- from navigating her transition to self-employment to seeing mistakes as a part of the creative journey; "trusting the process" is about allowing yourself to be where you are, to be open to learning, growth, creativity, play, and mistakes. she also talks about her own personal + professional photography goals for...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) chats all about her 5 month solo trip to asia!! from planning solo trips, to what's in the camera bag, to balancing full time travel with long term photography goals, this episode covers it all. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotography.com appreciate you all so much, thank...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) talks about all you need to know before shooting your first roll of film- what film cameras + film stocks are out there, how to develop your film, and the wonderful unpredictability of this artistic medium. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotography.com appreciate you all so...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) sits down with sydney (@sydneywalshphoto), discussing what exactly is photojournalism, how social media affects photographers, and chatting about the ins and outs of the freelance versus staff photography. about sydney: sydney 常娇 walsh is a chinese-american visual storyteller based in nyc and northern nj.  h er work often combines do...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) and bolu (@bolufrombrooklyn) discuss all things street photography, why documenting one's own community is important, and all about bolu's creative journey. about bolu: bolu, or also known as bolufrombrooklyn on the web. he is a documentarian and potrait photographer based in brooklyn, new york. his work revolves around documenting my shared exi...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) shares all about her recent career change- closing the door to her 9-5 corporate job to pursue photography full time!! this episode talks all about her path to realizing a creative career was possible, freelance vs. stable 9-5, and what she's learned so far in this new, exciting chapter. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @fe...

on today's guest pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) chats with liliana (@naicha.studio) about her background in industrial design, new york's creative community, and multidisciplinary art forms, from digital illustration, to painting murals, to rug tufting! about liliana: liliana rasmussen is a brooklyn-based artist and designer from the west coast whose digital portrait painting emphasizes...

on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) talks about her own approach to shooting film while traveling internationally. from camera setup, to favorite film stocks, to the intentionality behind film, buckle up for a ~filmic~ adventure! -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotography.com appreciate you all so much, thank...

the first episode of the creatives project has dropped!!! on today's pod, felicity (@felicityzhangphotography) shares the story of her creative journey so far, how she first picked up a camera, and reflects on where photography may lead her in the future. -------------------- let’s connect //  instagram: @felicityzhangphotography website: felicityzhangphotography.com appreciate you all so muc...

welcome to the creatives project, where all things photography, travel, design, and musings on life have a home. hosted by felicity zhang, she shares her experiences as a twenty-something photographer living in NYC and embraces guest conversations with inspiring POC creatives about their art, life, and everything in between.  if you like the pod, feel free to rate + review, run to tell your f...