Jennifer Tang, a fashion and portrait photographer, shares her journey from shooting random photos with friends to becoming a professional photographer. She discusses her experimentation and creative process, drawing inspiration from her rebellious nature and finding beauty in the overlooked and off-putting. Jennifer also talks about her debut exhibition, Feed Me, which explores messy and intimate moments of people eating. She shares her experience balancing client work with her personal aesthetic and the challenges of imposter syndrome. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of a supportive community and offers advice to aspiring photographers.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction and Background
(03:03) Starting the Feed Me Exhibition
(08:54) Balancing Client Work and Personal Aesthetic
(14:48) Transitioning from Hobby to Income
(23:25) Style and Aesthetic
(29:00) Discovering Yourself as an Artist
(36:43) Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
(43:06) Building a Supportive Community
(48:25) Advice to Past Self
(50:22) Where to Find Jennifer Tang
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