This episode focuses on whether or not the Nikon D750 is worth the money in 2021, but the ideas can be applied more broadly to used gear that's a few years old. YouTube and Twitter can make you think that if you don't have the newest releases t

Buying Used Gear: Is the Nikon D750 Worth It in 2021?

Mar 6th, 2021 10m 53s

3 Reasons Why You're Procrastinating

Feb 27th, 2021 8m 34s

I struggle with procrastination a lot, and it makes me feel like I'm just lazy leading on to feeling worthless. I dunno if you're lazy or not, but there's more reasons for procrastination than that, and you should be aware of them and how to ov

What I Learned Photographing a 5k in Harsh Sunlight

Aug 19th, 2019 24m 7s

I photographed the first 5k to Fight Human Trafficking held at my alma mater Cornerstone University. It was organized by a friend I met there, Katie McNabb (who was also a guest on the show), and a couple of her friends.This was an event to r

How to Photograph Multiple Harsh Lighting Conditions

Aug 6th, 2019 12m 40s

Today, I’m breaking down how to photograph an event with three major, and very different, lighting conditions:Indoors, outdoor sunny, and outdoor shade.I definitely made a bunch of mistakes with this event and learned a lot, so I want to help

How to Photograph Multiple Harsh Lighting Conditions

Aug 5th, 2019 12m 43s

Today, I'm breaking down how to photograph an event with three major, and very different, lighting conditions:Indoors, outdoor sunny, and outdoor shade.I definitely made a bunch of mistakes with this event and learned a lot, so I want to help y

Photographing at a Brewery, a Camera Mini-Review, and a Free Photo Editor?

Jul 15th, 2019 20m 16s

LLC021Thoughts about the photographic direction of the podcast? Do I need a new name for the show? Let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram @livelifecreativepodcastThis time around we're talking about photographing a Yelp Grand Rapids event a

Shooting at Sunset at Atwater Brewery

Jul 1st, 2019 14m 29s

LLC020This week in adventures with Dylan, we learn some good stuff about shooting in shade white balance and dialing it back in editing, the sweet, sweet goodness of shooting at sunset in a room with giant windows, and maneuvering around terr

Using Flash and High ISO in a Dark Restaurant

Jun 17th, 2019 15m 7s

LLC019Welcome to the second episode of the photo-centric direction of the podcast, hope you're liking it so far.If you've got an opinion on the evolution, let me know: You can send me a DM on Instagram @livelifecreativepodcast or an email t

What's in My Camera Bag & The Future of the Show

Jun 3rd, 2019 24m 35s

LLC018I've enjoyed creating this podcast up to this point, but I underestimated the time commitment it would require and take away from my other projects in the works.I've spent time retooling the idea of the show and what topic I want to p

The End of the Show? Maybe

Apr 8th, 2019 16m 24s

LLC017This is the point in the podcast where I question whether it's useful to you or not. Should it be killed off?Also head's up, it sounds WAY different than it usually does.

Building for Success with Cameron Whitman

Mar 25th, 2019 52m 29s

LLC016 with Cameron WhitmanThis is the second of a two part conversation I had with Cameron Whitman, so if you'd like to hear the first part, go back two episodes and you'll find it there.One building block for success that Cameron emphasiz

Core Values of Living Life Creative

Mar 11th, 2019 10m 43s

LLC015This is an episode that maybe I should have created closer to the beginning of the podcast, to really lay out the core values of what the show is about, so that anybody new to Live Life Creative would understand what it means and how it

Does Stock Suck? With Cameron Whitman

Feb 25th, 2019 1h 6m

LLC014 with photographer Cameron WhitmanCameron Whitman is a photographer specializing in food, stock, and event photography. If you’ve ever dismissed stock photography as being hokey and dumb, well, you’re mostly right.But Cameron has a un

The Freelance Leap of Faith with Katie McNabb

Feb 4th, 2019 32m 15s

LLC013 with freelance graphic designer Katie McNabbIf you're considering whether you should go freelance, what do you need to consider first?Katie took the leap, and she shares the successes, the doubt, struggle, and the highlights of worki

When to Say Yes to New Opportunities (and When to Say No)

Jan 22nd, 2019 8m 48s

I have a problem with saying yes and trying new things. I don’t do it nearly enough, usually because of a fear of failure and a lack of confidence in myself. But it’s also not wise to say yes to absolutely everything. So where do you draw the l

When to Say Yes to New Opportunities (and When to Say No)

Jan 21st, 2019 8m 50s

LLC012I have a problem with saying yes and trying new things. I don’t do it nearly enough, usually because of a fear of failure and a lack of confidence in myself. But it’s also not wise to say yes to absolutely everything. So where do

Devin Robinson of Anchor & Veil Photography, Part 2

Jan 8th, 2019 40m 19s

How do you get inspired from other types of creative fields that are similar to, but not exactly the same as, your own? Devin shares some tips from his own life where he gets inspired in today’s conversation, along with a whole lot more.This i

Finding Inspiration for Your Creativity: Devin Robinson, Part Two

Jan 7th, 2019 41m 44s

LLC011How do you get inspired from other types of creative fields that are similar to, but not exactly the same as, your own? Devin shares some tips from his own life where he gets inspired in today's conversation, along with a whole lot more

Get Comfortable with Discomfort

Dec 25th, 2018 9m 33s

Creativity isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Creativity is hard, sometimes creativity is just plain uncomfortable. Sometimes it means unpleasant feedback, sometimes it means working with or meeting other people when you’d rather be home alone, o

Get Comfortable with Discomfort

Dec 24th, 2018 9m 36s

LLC010Creativity isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Creativity is hard, sometimes creativity is just plain uncomfortable. Sometimes it means unpleasant feedback, sometimes it means working with or meeting other people when you’d rather be hom

All You Have is Your Name with Devin Robinson of Anchor & Veil Photography

Dec 11th, 2018 33m 53s

Devin: “I shot a wedding once where the bride hated her hair so bad that she literally had scissors in her hand, was about to cut her hair before her ceremony, and I had to in there and talk this girl off a ledge because I want them to know it’

All You Have is Your Name with Devin Robinson of Anchor & Veil Photography

Dec 10th, 2018 33m 28s

LLC009Devin: “I shot a wedding once where the bride hated her hair so bad that she literally had scissors in her hand, was about to cut her hair before her ceremony, and I had to in there and talk this girl off a ledge because I want them to

Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back

Nov 27th, 2018 8m 33s

What are you afraid of in your creative pursuits? Other people’s judgment? Not living up to your own standards? Of not being better now than you were six months ago, or even worse?FearI know what it’s like to have fear hold me back from doing

Don't Let Fear Hold You Back

Nov 26th, 2018 8m 35s

LLC008What are you afraid of in your creative pursuits? Other people’s judgment? Not living up to your own standards? Of not being better now than you were six months ago, or even worse?Let's talk some tips to overcome fear in your creativi