Light Is Life: Exploring Photography’s Subconscious with Laura Skog

In this reflective episode of the Subconscious Photography Podcast, host David Senoff is joined by photographer and artist Laura Skog for a conversation that delves into the emotional, intuitive, and often subconscious dimensions of photography.

Laura shares how her work is guided by feeling rather than formula, and how light—especially natural light—acts as both subject and storyteller in her images. Her long-term project, 6318, serves as a case study in using photography to reconnect with place, family, and personal history, all through a lens of honesty and reflection.

Throughout the episode, David and Laura discuss how photography can act as an emotional anchor, how long-term projects evolve over time, and why printed photographs, physical archives, and the act of slowing down are more relevant than ever in our hyper-digital world.

💡 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Photography as a tool for emotional connection and storytelling

• The role of light in guiding image-making on a subconscious level

• Building long-term projects that evolve with the artist’s perspective

• The ethics and intimacy of photographing family and personal memory

• Why slowness and self-reflection are vital to meaningful creative work

Laura’s thoughtful and grounded approach to photography offers a refreshing take on what it means to see—and feel—through the lens.

🌐 Explore Laura’s work: https://www.lauraskogphotography.com/

This episode is perfect for anyone drawn to the quieter, more contemplative side of photography—where meaning emerges not through perfection, but through presence.

⏱️ Timestamps & Segments:

[00:00:40] Meet Laura Skog: A Trailblazing Photographer

[00:04:15] Laura's Journey in Photography

[00:08:45] The Art of Natural Light Photography[00:15:05] The Emotional Connection in Photography[00:30:53] The Ethics and Subjectivity of Photography[00:33:04] The Philosophy of Photography[00:45:29] AI and the Future of Artistic Interpretation[00:51:34] Exploring the Ethics of AI in Photography[00:53:08] The Emotional Impact of Photography[00:53:50] The Reality of AI-Generated Images[00:57:55] The Democratization of Photography[01:01:58] The Therapeutic Nature of Photography

[01:08:07] The Value of Formal Education in Photography[01:22:32] Navigating Social Media as a Photographer[01:32:13] Conclusion and Final Thoughts