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The MOOD Podcast

Matt Jacob

The MOOD Podcast is a long-form conversation series exploring photography, creativity, identity, and the inner life of artists. Hosted by Matt Jacob, the show moves beyond technique and trends to examine why people make work, how creative…

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What If a Photographer’s Fear of Failure Isn’t Fear at All? Psychologist Zahra Ciardi Explains 2026-10-22 · 68m
Q&A: Why Your Photos Might Feel Stagnant (And How to Fix It) - Moments of Mood, 4.2 2026-10-15 · 51m
Why Photobooks Will Outlast the Internet - Matthew Genitempo (Part 2) 2026-10-08 · 71m
If You Still Question Your Photography, You Are Not Alone, So Does Matthew Genitempo (Part 1) 2026-10-01 · 65m
Andrea Modica's answer to the question every photographer asks eventually: what's the point? E134 2026-09-24 · 61m
Your Worst Thoughts Arrive Dressed as Your Best Ideas - Moments of Mood, 4.1 2026-09-17 · 19m
Richard Sharum On 600 Deaths And His New Book 'American Homicide', E132 2026-09-10 · 111m
Work Does Not Speak For Itself - Moments of Mood, 4.0 2026-09-03 · 13m
Why Should Anyone Care About Your Photography? Shana Lopes, E130 2026-08-27 · 58m
Stop Explaining Your Photographs - Moments of Mood, 3.9 2026-08-20 · 15m
Why Your Photos Are Boring - Photographer David Chancellor Explains..., E128 2026-08-13 · 78m
One Photograph Is All You Get Now, and Why That's Good News for Photographers - Moments of Mood, 3.8 2026-08-06 · 11m
Odette England Answers Every Photographer's Worst Fear, E126 2026-07-30 · 99m
How To Find Your Voice Without Building a Signature Style - Moments of Mood, 3.7 2026-07-23 · 17m
Trent Davis Bailey: Every Photographer Hits The Wrong Notes Before Finding Their Voice, E124 2026-07-16 · 108m
The One Skill That Actually Makes Photography Beautiful (It's Not Composition) - Moments of Mood, 3.6 2026-07-09 · 23m
The Inner Voice That Stops You Taking the Photo And Lies to Every Photographer, with Rory King - E122 2026-07-02 · 81m
What Koudelka's Photos Show Photographers About Finding Their Voice in the Age of AI - Moments of Mood, 3.5 2026-06-25 · 16m
Why Photographer Ridwan Didot Asks Every Artist "What's Wrong With You?", E120 2026-06-18 · 80m
Your Body Decides the Photograph Before You Do - Photographer Tim Carpenter, E119 2026-06-11 · 101m
Zahra Ciardi - The True Self, Limiting Beliefs & Why Photographers Crave Validation, E118 2026-06-04 · 86m
Cristina Mittermeier Explains Why Being A Good Photographer Isn't Enough Anymore, E117 2026-05-28 · 104m
The One Question That Helped Rich-Joseph Facun Find His Photographic Voice, E116 2026-05-14 · 86m
Pricing, Prestige & The Business Of Photography - Miriam Schulman, E115 2026-04-29 · 57m
The Psychological Trap Quietly Destroying Your Photography - Moments of Mood 3.4 2026-04-22 · 15m
Mark Power - 14 Years Photographing America, The Democracy of Photography & Why Stillness Matters More Than The Decisive Moment, E114 2026-04-15 · 92m
Chico Review, part 2 - What a Portfolio Review Taught Me About My Photography (That 10 Years Didn't) 2026-04-10 · 170m
Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers 2026-04-02 · 107m
Every Photo Is a Crime Scene - Brad Zellar on How He Reads Photography and Inspects an Image, E111 2026-03-19 · 107m
Before You Improve Your Photography, Read Yourself First - Moments of Mood, 3.3 2026-03-11 · 16m
“25 Years With National Geographic” Joe McNally on What Photography Lost (And What It Gained) - E110 2026-03-04 · 70m
The Mindset of a Hasselblad Master Photographer - Tina Signesdottir, E109 2026-02-19 · 80m
Your Story Isn’t Needed - Pie Aerts Finds Meaning Within The Pressure Machine Of Photography, E108 2026-02-04 · 98m
Finding Contentment, Craft, And Community In Photography - Answering Your Questions! Moments of Mood, 3.2 2026-01-21 · 67m
Why Most Photographers Never Begin - Wesley Verhoeve, E107 2026-01-07 · 66m
The Best Bits of 2025 - Moments of Mood, 3.1 2025-12-31 · 82m
Why The Only Reason You Should Be a Photographer is Obsession - Jesse Lenz: E106 2025-12-24 · 111m
Why Nobody Cares About Your Photography 2025-12-17 · 23m
The Photographer Who Puts Humanity on Trial: Nick Brandt on Sentience, Power, and Responsibility, E105 2025-12-10 · 83m
The Collapse of the American Dream - Photography as Witness: Bryan Schutmaat, E104 2025-11-26 · 95m
What Can We Trust About The Past And Why It Still Shapes Our Work: Kent Andreasen, EP103 2025-11-12 · 72m
How Photography Helped Him Survive Not Belonging Anywhere: Marshall To, EO102 2025-11-05 · 64m
Why Photography Works Better When You Stop Faking It - Phil Sharp, E101 2025-10-29 · 80m
Do you need a massive following to build a sustainable creative career? Moments of Mood 3.0 2025-10-15 · 28m
Is Creativity Enough? Chris Do's advice for creatives, content, and The Futur - E100 2025-10-08 · 70m
How to Stay Relevant as a Photographer in the Age of AI , Moments of Mood 2.9 2025-09-24 · 33m
Ami Vitale's Vision to Use Photography for Real-World Impact, E099 2025-09-10 · 69m
The Secret Behind Joel Grimes’ Iconic Photography Style, E098 2025-09-03 · 72m
The Reality of Finding Your Voice as a Photographer - Ed Sykes, E097 2025-08-19 · 87m
Ask Me Anything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Life & Photography - Moments of Mood, 2.8 2025-08-12 · 45m
The Truth About Building a Career in Photography - Vanessa Joy E096 2025-08-05 · 54m
Why Most Creatives Burn Out While Building a Business - Shane Vitaly, E095 2025-07-29 · 68m
What Happens When Architecture Meets the Camera? - Stephen Karlisch, E094 2025-07-15 · 68m
The Performance Trap and Creative Amnesia - Moments of Mood, 2.7 2025-07-11 · 19m
Searching for Lost Color: Jake Paul White, E093 2025-07-01 · 66m
How I’d Learn Photography in 2025 (If I Were Starting from Scratch) - Moments of Mood, 2.6 2025-06-24 · 15m
If You Feel Blocked Creatively, This Might Be Why: Ryan Moresby-White, EO92 2025-06-17 · 72m
The number one reason you can't find your voice as an artist, and how I found mine - Moments of Mood, 2.5 2025-06-10 · 25m
Think You’re Not Ready? This Photographer Says Start Anyway - Mitchell Kanashkevich, E091 2025-06-03 · 79m
From Private Jets to Creative Freedom: My $0 to Studio Life Story - Moments of Mood 2.4 2025-05-27 · 32m
How to Find Your Voice as an Artist - Jaymin Patel, EO90 2025-05-20 · 99m
The Photography lessons that changed everything for me - Moments of Mood, 2.3. 2025-05-13 · 15m
The Hidden Cost of Chasing Success in Photography: What They Don’t Tell You - Erik Almas, E89 2025-05-06 · 65m
The Hidden Impact of Tariffs on Photography - is it too late? Moments of Mood, 2.2 2025-04-29 · 10m
From Chronic Pain to Creative Power: Simon Baxter, EO88 2025-04-22 · 72m
Why Trust Matters More Than Technique in Portrait Photography - Moments of Mood, 2.1 2025-04-15 · 9m
How One Mindset Shift Changed Everything - Cam Stables, EO87 2025-04-08 · 59m
Rediscovering Meaning in a World of Images - Moments of Mood, 2.0 2025-04-01 · 8m
Why I quit Photography and Came Back Stronger - Cam Vaughne, EO86 2025-03-25 · 65m
The Biggest Lie in Photography Education: Joe Edelman, EO85 2025-03-18 · 92m
From Avedon’s Shadow to Four Decades of Immortal Frames - Richard Corman, EO84 2025-03-11 · 82m
Can Filmmaking Change Lives? Exploring Indi Casa's Moving Journey, EO83 2025-03-04 · 72m
The Dark Truth of Documenting Humanity: Natalie Keyssar, EO82 2025-02-25 · 87m
The Brutal Truth About Wedding Photography: Gigi de Manio, EO81 2025-02-18 · 63m
Are We Out of Time? Jorik Dozy, EO80 2025-02-04 · 88m
Is Identity an Illusion? A Conversation with Photographer Benjamin Rasmussen, EO79 2025-01-28 · 103m
Blurring the Boundaries: Doron Gild, EO78 2025-01-21 · 66m
Seeing the Unseen: Dr Lauren Walsh, EO77 2025-01-14 · 86m
Against all Odds: Rick Smolan, EO76 2025-01-08 · 87m
Capturing Cultures, Healing Minds: Sebastian Belaustegui, EO75 2024-12-31 · 104m
Change the Way you See: Art Wolfe, EO74 2024-12-24 · 59m
50,000 reasons why I do this - Moments of Mood, 1.9 2024-12-17 · 6m
Creating Through the Struggle: Dario Viegas, EO73 2024-12-10 · 72m
Photography with and without Boundaries: Ian Plant, EO72 2024-12-02 · 71m
Building Success through Failure: Vanessa Joy, EO71 2024-11-26 · 73m
Philosophy meets Creative Expression: Sean Tucker, EO70 2024-11-19 · 85m
What's The Secret to Powerful Portraits? - Mary Vance, EO69 2024-11-12 · 66m
Corporate Chains to Creative Gains: Lilia and Kai, E068 2024-11-05 · 71m
The Creative (de) Coupling - Josiah Gordon, E067 2024-10-29 · 86m
Balancing Art and Business: A New Approach to Success with Ebrahim Turner, E066 2024-10-22 · 100m
Capturing the Past: How Photography Tells Stories We Can't Forget with Glyn Dewis, E065 2024-10-08 · 102m
Thriving as a Fashion Photographer: Troy Freyee’s Path to Artistic Freedom, E064 2024-09-24 · 68m
Photography as a Catalyst for Creative Impact and Social Change, Kevin Mirc, E063 2024-09-10 · 58m
Crafting Perfect Celebrity Portraits with Matthew Jordan Smith, E062 2024-09-03 · 66m
Breaking Barriers: A Filmmaker's Path in a Male-Dominated Industry; Julie Valentina, E061 2024-08-27 · 59m
Why Creativity Beats Gear: the Art of Intent in Photography - Moments Of Mood, 1.8 2024-08-20 · 22m
The Soul's Journey Through Literary Art: Diana Darling, E060 2024-08-14 · 61m
Redefining Street Photography: Phil Penman’s Take on Urban Life, E059 2024-08-07 · 69m
Why You Should Embrace Imperfection - Govinda Rumi, E058 2024-07-30 · 53m
Mastering Confidence: Peter Hurley’s Journey to Iconic Headshots, E057 2024-07-23 · 75m
From Office Desk to Digital Fame: Sam Newton on YouTube and Filmmaking, E056 2024-07-16 · 63m
Living Without Boundaries; Josh Guvi, E055 2024-07-09 · 71m
The Power of Anonymity in Art; Novo Dé, E054 2024-07-02 · 74m
Balancing Artistry and Commercial Success in Photography, Elliot Simpson, E053 2024-06-25 · 66m
The Healing Power of Photography: Jimmy Nelson on Trauma, Connection, and Truth, E052 2024-06-18 · 91m
When Hobbies become Art: The Deeper Impact of Photography and Storytelling - Rio Helmi, E051 2024-06-11 · 79m
Platon on Photography as a Catalyst for Change and Defender of Worlds, E050 2024-06-04 · 88m
How to create a brand that connects, resonates and sells as an artist - Tom Spark, E049 2024-05-28 · 73m
How to create a brand that connects, resonates and sells as a photographer - Tom Spark, E049 2024-05-27 · 73m
Artist and Content Creator, or Artist vs. Content Creator? Pat Kay, E048 2024-05-22 · 97m
Daniel Kordan's Vision of Adventure, Culture, and the Future of Photography, E047 2024-05-15 · 96m
The Heart & Craft of Wedding Photography with Love Documentarian Casey Fatchett, E046 2024-05-08 · 97m
How to Transform and Heal through Creativity - Matt Costello, E045 2024-05-02 · 72m
Why Social media and Influencers are Ruining Society, and Art - Moments of Mood, 1.7 2024-04-24 · 23m
Crafting Identity and Integrity in the Online World - Darren Lee, E044 2024-04-16 · 146m
Framing the Narrative of Culture and Conservation - Trevor Cole, E043 2024-04-09 · 81m
Corporate Ladder to Purposeful Storytelling - Pie Aerts, E042 2024-04-02 · 91m
Navigating Creation in the Content Culture as a Filmmaker - Harry Pope, E041 2024-03-26 · 74m
The Creator's Crucible of Growth, Strategy, and Community, with Mike Will and Luke Jackson-Clarke, E040 2024-03-19 · 73m
Mastering Social Media with Photographer Simone Ferretti, E039 2024-03-12 · 78m
Lukas Dvorak's Fashion Photography Journey: From Frame to Fame, E038 2024-03-05 · 85m
The Art of Filmmaking: 'Torn' and the Therapeutic Power of Storytelling, E037 2024-02-27 · 65m
Navigating Stereotypes and Success in the Art World with John Raymond, E036 2024-02-20 · 24m
Unveiling the Essence of Filmmaking and Storytelling, Luca Epifany, E035 2024-02-12 · 66m
From Cockpit to Camera: My Journey Through the Lens of Storytelling - Moments of Mood, 1.6 2024-02-06 · 9m
Shaping Impact through Intentional Filmmaking with Jakub Chlouba, E034 2024-01-30 · 51m
Alchemy of Light: Exploring Wet Plate Photography with Stephan Kotas, E033 2024-01-23 · 83m
Stephen Butkus - Shuttered Past, Snapshot Future, and His Voyage of Healing and Creation, E032 2024-01-16 · 86m
Capturing the Horizon: The Digital Odyssey of Demas Rusli, Architect-Turned-Photographer, E031 2024-01-09 · 69m
Laura BC’s Journey: Charting a Path from the Naysayers to Artistic Autonomy, E030 2024-01-02 · 87m
How to Find Find Fulfillment: A Creative's Guide to Clarity, Resilience, and Creating Happiness, E029 2023-12-24 · 112m
Pandhu Waskitha - From Backpacker to humbled Photographer, E028 2023-12-21 · 81m
From Monochrome Visions to Vibrant Ventures: The Odyssey of a Colourblind Photographer, E027 2023-12-13 · 86m
From Failure to Focal Point: Anest Putra's Unlikely Photography Career, E026 2023-11-26 · 61m
The Allure of Untouched Landscapes: Alex Strohl's Take on Photography and Travel, E025 2023-11-21 · 53m
Redefining the Spectrum of Success in the Photographic Realm, Moments of Mood, 1.5 2023-11-09 · 15m
Exploring the Art of 'The Moment': An Exploration of Capturing Stirring Imagery, Moments of Mood, 1.4 2023-11-03 · 11m
A Look into Creative Pursuits & Triumphs with Julia Kursten, E024 2023-10-25 · 81m
From Portraits to Podcasts: The Inspiring Story of Taya Iv, E023 2023-10-18 · 89m
From Yak Magazine to Capturing Bali Through Photography with Sophie Digby, E022 2023-10-11 · 90m
In the Heart of the Matter: Joey L's Vision for Photography and Philanthropy, E021 (part 2) 2023-10-04 · 67m
Redefining the Art of Visual Storytelling with Joey L, E021 (part 1) 2023-09-27 · 59m
Chronicles of a Photography Podcast Pioneer, with Martin Bailey, E020 2023-09-20 · 81m
The Photographer's Brand: Rediscovering the World Through the Lens with Giovanna Aryafara, E019 2023-09-13 · 59m
Embracing Adventure, Minimalism & Revolutionizing Travel Photography with Kyle Vollaers, E018 2023-09-07 · 118m
Navigating Pain and Creativity: Finding What Really Matters in Art, with Gabriella Morton, E017 2023-08-30 · 100m
The Women in Front of & Behind The Camera, with Caragh Fraser, E016 2023-08-23 · 117m
Exploring the World Through the Lens: A Journey from the Cockpit to the Camera with Matt Jacob 2023-08-12 · 86m
Beyond the Frame: Mindful Photography Unleashed - Moments of Mood, 1.3 2023-08-03 · 5m
From Corporate to Creative Life, The Inspiring Transition with Chris Glaze, E015 2023-07-27 · 103m
Beyond the Photograph: Stories, Styles and Perseverance, with Jord Hammond, E014 (part 2) 2023-07-20 · 49m
Pushing Boundaries in Art, Technology, and Business: a journey through Travel Photography with Jord Hammond, E014 (part 1) 2023-07-13 · 74m
Elevate Your Photography: Crafting Art not Just Images - Moments of Mood, 1.2 2023-07-01 · 4m
From Lens to Likes: Unraveling the Social Media Paradox with Photographer Luke Jackson-Clark, E013 2023-06-21 · 70m
Navigating the Creative and Business Realms of Photography - Sean Dalton, E012 2023-06-13 · 73m
Artificial Intelligence, Photography, and Saving the Planet - Mel Hager, E011 2023-06-06 · 68m
Episode ten - Fin Matson 2023-06-01 · 113m
Episode nine - Mike Will 2023-05-17 · 84m
Episode nine - Mike Will 2023-05-16 · 1m
Moments of Mood, 1.1 2023-05-09 · 7m
Episode eight - Harry Pope 2023-04-30 · 72m
Episode seven - George Hutchins 2023-04-24 · 80m
Episode six - Nikola Kostic 2023-04-17 · 92m
Episode five - Zac Watson 2023-04-10 · 90m
Episode four - Beau Tauwhara 2023-04-03 · 62m
Episode three - Wahyu Mahendranata 2023-03-27 · 82m
Episode two - Jonas Hornehoj 2023-03-21 · 116m
Episode one - Cam Vaughne 2023-03-13 · 90m
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