Lucy Lumen is exploring the peripherals of photography and creativity. Searching for answers to the questions we ask ourselves in a world where consumption of a...
Where to Share Your Photography in 2025: Finding the Best Platform for You
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 helpful for you to hear before jumping into a new online venture.
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Got some thought on today's episode or want to reach out? Comment below or say hi on Instagram!
See you guys next week for the first interview episode with founder of Her Exposure magazine!
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Why I'm Bringing My Podcast Back In 2025
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 solo episodes where I can share my thoughts in a less algorithm influenced way.
I couldn't find the video but Amy Taylor's thoughts on tall poppy syndrome are covered here.
If you're a film photography beginner I have made a guide just for you - https://shorturl.at/wowv1
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Get ahead of my upcoming interview by checking out Her Exposure Magazine here.
Thanks so much for listening guys. Love Lucy xx
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The Freedom of Film with Christen Peters
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. Enjoy the chat.
Check out Christen's website here - https://www.christenpeters.com/
Follow Christen on IG - @christen.peters
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►Buying a new film camera or digicam? Check out the Selling Cameraz website and use my code "lucy10" for 10% OFF any camera - https://www.sellingcameraz.com/
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Pete Coco on Building a Portrait Photography Business & Living Your Best Creative Life!
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 - https://www.instagram.com/petecocophoto/?hl=en
Read Pete's articles on FStoppers here - https://fstoppers.com/profile/petecoco
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An Analog Photography Exhibtion ft. Joel Meyerowitz, John Sypal and Lucy Lumen!?!
So honored 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 - https://unstablelights.cargo.site/
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Find my products and services here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lucylumen
You can browse my prints available for purchase here! - https://lucylumen.darkroom.com/
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Lucy Lumen is exploring the peripherals of photography and creativity. Searching for answers to the questions we ask ourselves in a world where consumption of art and culture is increasingly an online activity. Lucy wants to know the who, what, when, where, why and how of being a modern creative. Join Lucy as she shares her thoughts, feelings and experiences as a working photographer and artist( as well as a content creator) in both solo episodes and sharing the adventures of others in long form interviews.