Photographic Connections
Photographic Connections
Ep46 - Matthew Whelan: Exploring Our Internal World Through Photography
Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Scottish based scientist and photographer Matthew Whelan. Matt shares how he combines his science interest and his creative expression to help him understand life and channel his emotions following the loss of a close friend to suicide.
Topics Covered
Journey into photography
Using photography as a tool to express ourself
Losing a friend to suicide
Exploring our feelings through photography
Photography as therapy
Studying science as a foundation to understanding the world
How art allows for subjective experiences
Connecting our images with previous experiences
Experimenting with the camera
Poetry as a way to explore our internal world
Exploring ourselves and sharing with others
Art created from the heart
Having a sense of curiosity for the world
Being interested in spiritual development
Exploring our internal feelings and thoughts
Writing in a journal
Looking at our life objectively
Combining photography with other creative outlets
The power of writing
The never-ending discovery of creativity and healing
The power of sharing our story with the world
Learning from other photographers through sharing
Finding genuine human connection
The future of AI and photography
Connecting with others through stories
Connect with Matt:
Website: https://talesofperception.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewtwhelan/
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Song: A Thousand Lifetimes
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