Our Photo Club Community Podcast

The Photo Club Community Podcast is where everyday photographers and creative pros come together to talk about the real stuff: why we shoot, how we grow, and what it means to make meaningful images. Each episode features a rotating cohost from our education team or a member of the Our Photo Club community, offering honest, creative conversations from different perspectives.This podcast is the heart of a larger movement - centered around connection, curiosity, and creative courage. Whether you're attending our annual virtual Photo Camp, joining a photo walk in your city (or starting your own!), or just tuning in from your favorite editing corner, you're part of the club.🎙️ Hosted by Michael Kent.

Our Photo Club Community Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Michael Stewart Patrick Kent, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Stewart Patrick Kent hosts Our Photo Club Community Podcast, a arts show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Adventure vs Routine with Jessie Zevalkink

  Nov 17, 202539 minS1

  <p >In this episode, Michael talks with Northern Michigan photographer and longtime friend Jessie Zevalkink about the shifting balance between adventure and routine — especially once parenthood enters the picture.</p> <p >They explore how creative careers evolve over time, the emotional push-and-pull between craving adventure and embracing stability, and how structure can actually support better art. The conversation touches on work/life boundaries, parenthood, creative identity, and choosing opportunities intentionally.</p> <p >Creative Challenge:<br /> Review your past year of photos. What changed in your work? Share one image that reflects your evolution and tag @ourphotoclub.</p> <p >Join the com...

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  Episode #9

  The Art of Adaptability

  Nov 3, 202520 minS1

  <p >In Episode 9, Michael Kent breaks down The Art of Adaptability — how problem solving builds confidence and creativity.</p> <p >From last-minute pivots at weddings to learning new tools on the fly, Michael shares stories from the field and lessons about resilience, curiosity, and flexibility in creative work.</p> <p >Topics include:</p> <p >Why adaptability matters more than perfection</p> <p >Building confidence through problem solving</p> <p >The balance between isolation and inspiration</p> <p >How to learn new skills by saying "yes" to challenges</p> <p >The importance of community in creative growth</p> <p >🎲 Creative Block Chall...

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  Episode #8

  Gratitude, Growth, and the Art of Staying Grounded (with Marcela)

  Oct 20, 202540 minS1

  <p >Michael Kent sits down with photographer Marcela for a heartfelt conversation about gratitude, growth, and what it means to stay grounded as a creative. They unpack how their paths shaped their relationship to work, family, and purpose—and how gratitude can be both a grounding force and a catalyst for change.</p> <p >Topics include:</p> <p >Why proposal photography is booming and what it says about the new generation of clients</p> <p >Finding balance between creative freedom and family life</p> <p >Overcoming burnout and rediscovering purpose</p> <p >The privilege and responsibility of being paid to cr...

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  Episode #7

  Finding Purpose in the Slow Season: Slow Season Magic

  Oct 6, 202528 minS1

  <p >As the summer fades and the quiet months begin, host Michael Kent invites you into the woods behind his studio for a thoughtful reflection on embracing slower seasons — both in photography and in life.</p> <p >In this episode of The Photo Club Community Podcast, Michael shares his personal rituals for closing out the busy season, resetting his creative energy, and preparing for growth. You'll hear how he uses the quieter months to organize, recharge, and reconnect — plus two conversations with Photo Club members, Landon DeHerr and Adam Bergen, about how they approach their own creative downtime.</p> <p >Whet...

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  Episode #6

  Letting Yourself Evolve as a Photographer: The Creative Seasons

  Sep 15, 202549 minS1

  <p >What does it really mean to evolve as a photographer? In this conversation, Michael Kent and Katie Weaver unpack the natural cycles of creativity and the importance of balancing artistic growth with client trust.</p> <p >We cover:</p> <p >The phases of inspiration, growth, productivity, stagnation, and renewal</p> <p >Why trends aren't bad — if you adapt them into your style</p> <p >How client relationships evolve alongside your work</p> <p >Moving away from quantity and toward intentional presence</p> <p >Why great photography is about memories, not just "the shot"</p> <p >Creative Challenge:<br /> Take a...

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