The Lucy Lumen Podcast

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucylumen.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucylumen.substack.com

What do strawberries and perfectionism have to do with each other? Well if you wanna find out you’ll have to listen to this weeks podcast episode or watch it on YouTube. I promise it’s not clickbait I really do talk about strawberries and it’s not silly, it’s totally relatable and probably helpful too. Do you struggle with perfectionism? I actually don’t when it comes to photography and that’s kin...

How do you feel about your general everyday life and habits as a person? HUGE and daunting question I know, but it’s actually very relevant to your creative output. As creatives, we can posses many amazing qualities but we can also be quite sensitive people who over think, procrastinate or feel the weight of the world a little more than the less arty inclined members of society. Today I want to br...

The other night I finished The Creative Act: A way Of Being , a very hyped book from a well known creative guru named Rick Rubin. He has that X factor we all wish for and so of course when he released a book sharing his supposed “way of being” we all went nuts for it. It seems that everyone sites passages from this book that pertain more to the inspiration and creation stage. These are the good pa...

Hello friends! It’s the beginning of a new week and I have something important for you to listen to. I’ve been creative sidehustling for 4 years now and I’m stoked that it’s what Lux and I get to do full time - it has however been challenging and uncertain at times and I want to shed some light on what could have been done to ease that had I been a bit more prepared. Sign up to Lucy's free weekly...

This weeks episode is coming to you from a post cyclone house with no power and very limited internet - so this newsletter will be brief and I encourage you to watch or listen to the episode because it’s a wonderful mindset reminder for creatives! Focus is a hot topic right now, whether it’s being stolen by social media, endless news headlines or comparing ourselves online and beyond, our focus is...

This week’s episode is just a taster of a topic i’ve been marinating on for a while so I’m not really coming to a solid conclusion here, but more so raising the topic and sharing some recent resources that had me thinking more about this predicament we unfortunately find ourselves in when it comes to artists who have problematic pasts. I’m not one to jump to cancelling people for mistakes or misst...

Full show notes available at https://www.lucylumen.com/podcast/hollismonkthayer This week I sat down with friend of the pod and co-host of Emulsions, Hollis Monk Thayer. Hollis is a writer and photographer capturing streets portraits in NYC on film. His eye for style and interesting people is undeniable and this is something we chat about! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

https://www.lucylumen.com/podcast/websitetipsforphotographers Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode In todays episode I’m sharing some quick and very actionable tips on how to create a better, more fun photography website. You might have a neglected website or maybe you don’t see the value in having one at all?! This episode will challenge that belief and also get you thin...

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode https://www.lucylumen.com/podcast/where-did-january-go It’s nearly the end of January which means we are almost through the first month of 2025 and I’m wondering where you’re at with your creative goals or intentions?  This episode is a quick check in to remind you that it’s not all lost and gone if you didn’t start the year off the wa...

This episode title might seem harsh at first but give me a chance to explain and you will hopefully understand what I'm getting at. I think this is something that not enough people talk about and it is an unfortunate or fortunate truth depending on who you are and how you look at it. Full show notes available at⁠ www.lucylumen.com/podcast/why-no-one-cares-about-your-photography This is a public ep...

I have an absolutely amazing interview episode with Wesley Verhoeve for you guys to get stuck into. There are so many moments throughout this conversation that made me truly see everything coming into place and making sense as a creative. I feel like it gave me so much clarity and grounded me, so I hope it does the same for you.  Full show notes available at https://www.lucylumen.com/podcast/wesle...

My confessions as a former gatekeeper Full podcast show notes can be found here www.www.lucylumen.com/podcast/in-defence-of-gatekeeping This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucylumen.substack.com

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode  AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com Hey everyone, welcome to the new year! After a chaotic 2024, I’m ready to be more intentional with my time and energy, and I’m sure many of you feel the same way. To kick things off, I’ve brought in my good friend Matt Murray from Matt Loves Cameras to help us break down and rank a bunch of creative...

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode  AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com You know that feeling when you lose the spark for your hobby and feel disconnected to your creativity? It’s the worst and it can get worse the longer you stay in that rut. As we draw closer to the end of the year I thought I would share a few simple ways I have reengaged with my creative spirit and...

Full show notes with links and more information AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com Ever thought about selling your photographic prints? We all have and I encourage you to go ahead with it but before you do here are 3 things you need to know to ensure you don't feel disheartened and disappointed. I'm covering both online and IRL sale styles here so it's relevant to everyone wanting to embark on se...

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com Today I’m bringing you an in person interview with a mother, publisher, curator and film shooter, and a personal friend of mine ⁠Charlotte Rose Beers ⁠ who is based about 15 mins away from me here on the gold coast.  When Charlotte was in Japan earlier this year she decided to start an instagram page...

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode   AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com Today I'm breaking down multiple online platforms to help you figure out which one is worth your time in 2025 when it comes to sharing your photography. I am dishing out some real talk here on what it's like to actually create for and sustain a presence on these platforms and I know this will be he...

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode  at www.lucylumen.com I'm finally bringing the podcast back and so excited about it. This episode explains where I have been, the struggles I've had and why I'm resolved to overcome them. Thank you so much for all your patience if you're an OG subscriber. I promise there will be some awesome interviews this coming year, as well as some...

Hey! Today you get to read my words and hear them. This will either be great for you or totally unbearable, depending on how you feel about the Aussie accent. I love writing but I also love talking so I thought this could be a cool way to share the newsletter sometimes. Let me know in the comments what you thought and how this format works for you guys? * Flash Sale on portfolio, project and socia...

I sat down with family film photographer Christen Peters for a chat about the moments she captures for Auckland families exclusively on film! Christen shares her process and some tips and tools that make her workflow smoother. We also discuss why switching to film has been the best decision for her both creatively   and as a parent to three kids! Huge thank you to Christen for coming on the show....

Pete Coco joins me on the pod for a chat about portrait photography, business, creativity and tips on how to build your dream photography career! A huge thank you to him for joining me and make sure you check him out below on his socials and go say hi!  Pete Coco Photography - https://petecocophoto.com/ Check out Pete's awesome YT channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteCocoPhotography Pete's IG -...

So honoured to be a part of this years Unstable Lights Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany. I was able to sit down with Fabian Wolf, the curator of this unique exhibition and chat about his background, intentions and plans for the future. This line up is amazing please go check out the links below for more info  Unstable Lights on IG -   https://www.instagram.com/unstablelights/ Unstable Lights Website...