
The Terrible Creative is a storytelling podcast for photographers, designers, and creative professionals working through the parts of the creative process no gear review or business course ever covers. Each episode is 30 to 40 minutes. Solo. Story-driven. Built around mental health, artistic identity, and what honest work costs in a career rewarding performance over truth. This is not a photograph... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

Dear Terrible Friends,
This episode is going to be a little different. I wanted to let you know that I'm going to be taking a little bit of a break for a bit.
I’m actually about to leave (in a few days) for a three-week trip with my daughter. We’r... more
Episode 80 — Worth
Photographers love telling each other to “know your worth.”
Okay. What’s mine?
One client trusts you with a production worth tens of thousands of dollars. Another pays you a few hundred bucks and tells you that you didn’t do a v... more
You can buy the camera. You can learn the lighting. You can spend years mastering the technical side of photography until the camera finally gets out of the way.
Then comes the harder question: What do you actually want to photograph?
In the final ... more
There is a quiet, infuriating moment every creator faces: looking at the LCD screen and realizing the image in front of you isn't even in the same conversation as the one living in your head.
In Part Two of our series on Gear, Craft & Voice, Patrick... more
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This podcast is raw and real. A welcome voice amongst a lot of noise. Not the typical gear reviews and tech talk, just real experience and thoughtful discussions. Highly recommend.
Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the photography discussion. These podcasts are inspiring and really get you thinking. A different perspective and one that is not influenced by sponsorship. Absolutely worth subscribing to!
As someone who’s worked with Patrick several times, I always appreciate his honesty and self reflection. This podcast reflecting on his craft and things all creatives go through makes me appreciate him all the more.
Patrick. Thanks for your podcast. I am enjoying the show each week. Thx
No matter who you are or what you make, this show will always leave you with uniquely-crafted insights and you might find you feel less alone in your strivings.
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The show centers on the emotional and psychological dimensions of creative work, prioritizing storytelling over gear talk or business tactics. Across episodes, topics often circle around identity, mental health, and the sacrifices involved in pursuing meaningful, sustainable creative careers. A notable strength is the host's willingness to explore vulnerability, leadership, and ethics in freelancing, often using personal anecdotes to illuminate broader industry dynamics. The format is intimate and solo, with episodes built around introspection, real-world challenges, and practical takeaways that extend beyond photography into visual arts and design. Potential listeners who crave thoughtful, practice-facing reflection on craft, resilience, a... more
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