In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I chat with photographer Stephen Wallace about the importance of making work that truly matters. Steven discuss' the impact of blending personal exploration and client work, and how this can lead to greater satisfaction and better results. Steven shares his insights on shooting film and digital, and offers advice on navigating the film versus digital debate. The conversation delves into the psychology behind our choice of subjects, and emphasizes the significance of creating work that resonates with us on a personal level. This conversation will encourage you to prioritize you own artistic vision and not simply follow trends.The Big Ideas with Timestamps:[00:04:23] Black and white photography.[00:08:41] Enjoying photography without film.[00:12:21] Photography as cathartic release.[00:14:56] Reflecting on past work.[00:21:45] Keeping fresh the joy.[00:23:20] Dealing with client expectations.[00:29:34] Being true to each person.[00:31:01] Perception and event photography.[00:36:07] Finding meaningful work in photography.[00:39:03] Meaning in reactionary vs. conceptual photography.[00:44:26] Going against the grain.[00:50:31] Metal chairs and awesome shadows.[00:51:36] Inexpensive black and white film.[00:56:00] Shadows and self-reflection.[00:59:05] Importance of recharging creative batteries.[01:02:31] The importance of shooting daily.Resources:Steven Wallace's Photography WebsiteFollow Steven on InstagramBuild Your Dream Photography Business and Keep More of the Money You Earn with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/ Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Email me at BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!