Ep. 115: Photography: the art of seeing and failing your way to creativity, with guest, Kurt Sneddon.

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with photographer Kurt Sneddon about creativity, perspective, and the role of failure in the artistic process.

The Occupational Philosophers chat with Kurt Sneddon, photographer, cinematographer, and actor. In this episode, they explore a wide range of topics including: Where AI can enhance the creative process The art of seeing; noticing what others might miss How the ‘buffet of inspiration’ differs between Sydney and NYC How to bring out the natural version of someone What might we do to improve the way we see and take perspectives The delightfully named ‘Humble Togs Club’...for photographers who are not dicks… Creating a safe environment that allows people, curiosity and creativity to flourish Why failure is the thing that supercharges your learning and creative output And as ever, enjoy the Thought Experiment …this time it’s: No Jerks Allowed About Kurt Sneddon... Kurt has built a thriving portrait & wedding studio in Sydney, Australia, before relocating in 2015 to pursue creative opportunities in New York City. He photographs awesome actors, dancers, models and performers in the streets of New York City. He has a studio in East Williamsburg & SoHo in NYC - Kurt’s photography is all about creating authentic, impactful images that help performers stand out—and making sure they…

People in this episode

Host: The Occupational Philosophers

Guest: Kurt Sneddon

Topics covered

• creativity
• photography
• AI in art
• perspective
• failure in learning
• safe creative environments

Keywords

• photography
• creativity
• AI
• learning from failure
• perspective
• Humble Togs Club

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Sydney, NYC, East Williamsburg, SoHo

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