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Mastering Fine Art and Commercial Photography with Audrey Hall of Audrey Hall Photography
Planning Alternatives March 3, 2025

Joining us on this episode is photographer, writer, and filmmaker Audrey Hall, owner of Audrey Hall Photography. Audrey shares her journey from architecture to photography and her insights on balancing creative passion with financial success. She explores the interplay between art and business, emphasizing the value of both solitude and collaboration in her creative process.
Key Takeaways:
- (01:29) Artists face misconceptions about valuing and monetizing their creative work.
- (02:20) Pivoting from architecture to photography because of a desire for creative immediacy.
- (05:28) The cost of photography reflects both the artist’s self-worth and market perception.
- (07:06) A photographer’s insight on capturing the layered personalities of subjects.
- (08:31) Valuing the interplay of collaboration and introspection in the creative process.
- (09:54) Blending film and digital aesthetics in photography.
- (11:53) Drawing inspiration from what it means to be a woman today.
- (16:46) Defining wealth as having the freedom to care for oneself and one’s family.
“ “Wealth is having the time to be able to take care of yourself and spend time with your family.”
- Audrey Hall
Resources Mentioned:
- Audrey Hall Photography
- "Bison: Portrait of an Icon" by Chase Reynolds Ewald (Author) and Audrey Hall (Photographer)
- Western Design Conference
Connect with Audrey Hall, Photographer, Writer, Filmmaker, and Owner of Audrey Hall Photography
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/audreyhallphotography
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