
MY WEDDING SEASON – THE PODCAST
EPISODE 09: VALERIE FERNANDEZ – CULTIVATING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
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On today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Valerie Fernandez, all the way from Vanuatu.
Valerie works closely with her couples to create absolute magic – she describes the drive behind the images that she creates in four words: intimacy, connection, passion and vulnerability.
The water is a key element in her art – and in our time together, she talks about how she has recently found her way back to the ocean. I am putting a trigger warning on this episode, because we do talk about the pain of loss and grief. It is highly relevant and a cornerstone in Valerie’s story and her work.
This conversation is definitely for you if you are on the journey of finding your authentic artistic voice as a photographer.
Keep up with Valerie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriefernandezphotography/
Check out her website: http://www.valeriefernandez.net/
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LISTEN TO PREVIOUS EPISODES
Teaser: My Wedding Season – The Podcast!
Episode 01: The Importance of Equal Representation of Black People in the Wedding Industry
Episode 02: Diversifying Your Wedding Photography Portfolio & Beyond
Episode 03: Be Mindful of Tokenism in Your Wedding Photography Portfolio
Episode 04: Photographing Weddings During COVID-19
Episode 05: Frustrated With Instagram as a Wedding Photographer? Listen to this!
Episode 06: Getting Organised as a Wedding Photographer
Episode 07: Dealing with the Pandemic as a Wedding Photographer
Episode 08: Jai Long – The Future of Wedding Photography Workshops

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