Self-Evaluation as an Artist

In this episode of FilmingLife®: The Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers our host Courtney Holmes chats about why it’s important to reflect and analyse our art and how that self-evaluation can improve your work and help your business.

You’ll hear Courtney thoughts & tips on:

• What’s new in the Academy to help you grow as a filmmaker

• The biggest mistake Courtney sees photographers & new filmmakers make

• Why you should create work that YOU love from the beginning

• How your artistic vision is what will elevate your artistic voice

• How Portfolio Building can help you develop your artistic voice & vision

• Why potential clients need to feel confident in what they’re going to get before they invest

• Courtney will lead you through a self-evaluation exercise to help you reflect on your work and reveal valuable insights

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Comparison & Perfectionism

In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers your hosts Courtney Holmes & Kylie Purtell chat about the perils & pitfalls of comparing yourself to others, getting caught up in perfectionism, and how to avoid both.

You’ll hear Courtney & Kylie’s thoughts on:

• The hidden reason we get caught up in perfectionism

• How to stop obsessing & feel confident in your work

• Strategies to break free of comparing yourself to others

• What you should compare yourself to instead

• Giving yourself grace

• The drive to create better work & how you can harness that for good

• The importance of a good mentor & community

• The inspiration behind Kylie’s ‘COLOR’ ArtHouse film

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The Power of Creativity | An Interview with Kylie Purtell

In this episode of the FilmingLife® Podcast for Photographers & Filmmakers FilmingLife® Founder Courtney Holmes interviews FilmingLife® Community Manager Kylie Purtell about the power of creativity, finding your artistic voice, and the magic that happened when Kylie stopped comparing herself to others.

We chat about:

• What creativity really is

• How to use limitations to fuel your creativity

• What “finding your voice” actually means

• Finding your ‘why’ and using it to set yourself apart from the crowd

• How to make your client work as impactful as your personal work

• Using strategic portfolio building sessions to strengthen your business & art

• The importance of a good mentor

• Why you need to stop caring about what other people think & make

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