Trust Your Vision
NIONradio EP. 117
Today’s topic was inspired by a question asked of a member of my Facebook group, Nion Community. How do you, as an artist, learn to trust your creative vision? What can you do to gain more confidence in your craft? Listen in as I give you some tips to help you trust yourself as an artist and create momentum in your creative journey.
“Do one thing every day that pushes you towards your vision and your goal.”
Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How Eric got into photography [3:40]
- What it’s like going to art school [6:15]
- Why becoming a successful artist is a patience game [10:15]
- The value of assisting [12:30]
- What happens in the editorial world [15:00]
- Eric’s approach to collaboration [17:15]
- How to get talent and other artists to trust you [25:05]
- Where Eric gets inspiration for his shoots [26:20]
- The biggest challenge in his career [33:00]
- What makes an iconic image [35:10]
- How speed can help with creativity [36:15]
- How Eric stays in the right headspace [42:30]
- Why Eric creates some chaos on set [49:40]
- How to create work/life balance [51:30]
- Why you have to take jobs that you care about [54:10]
- What are Eric’s cameras of choice [59:15]
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Nick Onken is a photographer, author, and creative entrepreneur. In NIONradiohe dives underneath the hood and into the mind of successful creative entrepreneurs, brilliant business minds, and other highly influential personalities. Discover how to make a living with your art, create your own creative lifestyle, and push past the fears that hold you back. Listen in to get inspired and unlock you inner creative.
