285: Karen Waller - Using Photography to Process Grief

<p>Grief and the grieving process are an integral part of the human condition, yet so few of us have a solid grasp on how to engage in it or talk about it. I believe art and creativity can be a helpful gateway to help with this.</p> <p>This week on the podcast I was joined by an Australian portrait and landscape photographer who uses her background in visual arts and painting to create stunning and evocative photographs - <a href='http://karenwaller.com.au/'>Karen Waller</a>. In today's show we discuss Karen's journey in photography and how she has engaged in it to help with the grieving process.</p> <p>On this week's episode, we discuss:</p> <ul><li>Karen's journey into photography as a painter,</li> <li>How engaging in photography helped her through the grieving process,</li> <li>The driving forces behind her work,</li> <li>Why she is attracted to making abstract imagery,</li> <li>Capturing opposing themes,</li> <li>Revealing something new in familiar subjects,</li> <li>And a lot more!</li> </ul> <p>Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li>Join me over on <a href='https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=mattpayne3'>Nature Photographer's Network</a>.</li> <li>Support the podcast on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Here is who Karen recommended on the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/judith_nangala/?hl=en'>Judith Nangala Crispin</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/miekeboyntonphotography/?hl=en'>Meike Boynton</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/carolemillsnoronha/?hl=en'>Carol Mills Naronha</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/nic_duncan_photographer/'>Nic Duncan</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/david_dahlenburg_photography/'>David Dahlenburg</a>.</li> </ul> <p>I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via <a href='http://www.instagram.com/MattPaynePhoto'>Instagram</a>, <a href='http://www.facebook.com/MattPaynePhotography'>Facebook</a