In Today’s Episode of the podcast, I chat with Ave Pildas, an experienced ex commercial photographer who today shares his insights on finding the essence of a photo, personal creativity and organizing your archive.

The Big Ideas:

• Discovering the Power of an Image: Learn how Ave Pildas recognized the impact of a photo and how it inspired him to explore new projects.
• Building Projects from Unexpected Opportunities: Find out how Ave Pildas's cat and rat photo led to a series on animals and learn how to spot new themes in your own work.
• Organizing Your Archive: Hear Ave Pildas's advice on being specific and meticulous in organizing your photos and learn from his own experiences of relying on memory.
• Following Your Passion: Get inspired by Ave Pildas's journey from commercial photography to pursuing his own artistic vision and learn how to prioritize your own happiness.
• The Power of Books: Discover why Ave Pildas believes books have a lasting impact and why they can be a valuable medium for sharing your photographs.

Resources:

Aves book Star Struck - https://www.smallphotobooks.com/bookstore/star-struckFollow Ave on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avepildas/Watch Ave on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@avepildasphotography

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