Photography Projects, Limitations and Creative Vision | Angie McMonigal on Pixels Podcast

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In today's episode I am joined by Angie McMonigal, a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago. Angie strives to bring a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads.
Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city she's called home for more than two decades, she brings the meditative calm of her upbringing to a terrain that's always transforming. Drawing from her education in the micro-sciences, including molecular biology, microbiology, and virology, her focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes.
Our conversation touches on finding inspiration from other art forms to influence and shape your artistic vision, the power of personal projects and series to provide direction and purpose in photography, and how embracing certain creative limitations can force you to find new ways of seeing.
Socials:
Website: www.bethbuelowphotography.com
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Facebook: / bethbuelowphotography
LinkedIn: / bethbuelow
Acknowledgements:
Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (www.naturephotographyclasses.c...)
Video Editor: Alex Armitage (www.alexarmitage.com)
0:00 Intro
5:05 Your Artistic Direction
8:00 From Commercial to Abstract
10:15 Finding Inspiration in other Arts
18:21 First Image Retrospective
23:01 Second Image
28:21 Third Image
33:33 Getting Unstuck
40:05 Angie's Biggest Surprise
44:40 Where is Photography Going?
47:50 Challenging our own Vision

[@PixelsHeartandArt]

What was most useful to you in this conversation? Have you tried abstract architecture photography and/or put together a photo project? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@chrisgrievephoto]

One of the great reminders that emerged from your conversation with Angie was about giving myself assignments to find my way into new creative self expression. It’s a message that resonates for me right now. I’ve been enjoying your whole series of conversations so far and am looking forward to seeing who you speak with in future episodes.