F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
Matt Payne
417: Sara Kushner - The Healing Power of Self-Portrait Photography
1 hour 29 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne engages in a captivating conversation with Sara Kushner, a talented self-portrait photographer with 16 years of experience. Sara delves into her journey, explaining how self-portraiture functions as a form of therapy, allowing her to process emotions and express vulnerability. She contrasts her art with the influencer-driven self-portrait culture, emphasizing authenticity and artistic intent. The discussion also touches on Sara’s dual role as an anti-diet registered dietitian, her plans to combine her passions in future workshops, and the technical aspects and emotional depth of self-portrait photography. Sara shares how she navigates judgment and the unique blend of landscape and self-portraiture in her work, striving to evoke emotions and authenticity in her audience.
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Sara's offering 10% our listeners/watchers on her prints, use the code FSTOP10
Sara's recommended photographers: Katie Lingan, Van Gachnang