I’m more interested in the ‘why’ of photography than in the ‘how’.

There are loads of channels out there enthusiastically giving you gear reviews and top ten lists, but that's not this channel.

There will be practical tips along the way, but the meat of what I want to share with you won't be tech heavy.

Besides, I believe that a photographer who really sees, but has a cheap camera; will produce better images than a photographer with the best gear, but no vision... every time.

I’m not a daily vlogger, I’m not even a weekly one. The most I can manage at the moment is about once a month. But that also means that I’m not going to fill this channel with repeats of other info online, or attempt to stretch a little bit of content a long way.

I want every video to feel fresh and rich.

Hopefully that makes them worth the wait.


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PARABLE vol.6: 'Merely Players' is out now! Get your copy here while stocks last: www.seantucker.photography/store

This is the sixth in a series of publications featuring photography and writing around a theme. In this edition I share a series of images featuring some of the more colourful characters I’ve come across on the streets over the years. I talk about how we can approach capturing subjects within the frame, and why human beings love to weave imaginary stories about the lives of others.



PARABLE vol.6 is printed on environmentally-friendly, uncoated paper giving a pleasing matt feel in the hand, and muted hues with lifted, charcoal blacks to the rendering of the images. This edition is 48 sides at a large A4 size with staple binding. You could also purchase a digitial copy which featuers a PDF and MP3 file of me reading the magazine to you.

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Such a privilege to be invited onto Last Meal by the ever-inspiring Tom Nash. We had a great chat about anxiety, creativity, shadow work and legacy over cherry pancakes. Check out our conversation and sub to Tom's channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtMId... #creativity #philosophy

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PARABLE vol.5: Shadow work is out now! It's available either as physical copies, or digital downloads with PDF and Mp3 audio of me reading the magazine to you. Get your copies here while stocks last: www.seantucker.photography/store


This is the fifth in a series of publications featuring photography and writing around a theme. In this edition I share a series of images featuring the hard light and shadows of our city streets and talk about the reasons why I think this style of photography captures our attention. I also talk about how the ‘shadow times’ we pass through in life refine us into human beings who have more to offer, and how we can make friends with the shadow which lurks within all of us.

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I'm finally bringing my "THE MEANING IN THE MAKING" talk to the US this month!

DATES:
New York City: 26th and 27th August
San Francisco: 28th August
Oakland: 29th August

SPACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK YOUR PLACES NOW: www.seantucker.photography/links

(I make no money from these talks personally, so the west coast talks are free of charge, but the east coast talks are being organised by a local book store who are taking a fee in exchange for a free book and venue hire costs.)

How do you maintain inspiration?
How do you deal with your need for attention so you aren't led by the crowd?
How do you discover your unique creative voice?
How do you deal with roadblocks like creative envy and perfectionism?
How do you build more meaning into the things you make?

In this one-hour talk, Sean Tucker unpacks his philosophy for the creative life and gives us ideas about how to stay mentally healthy and motivated as "makers of things." Sean is a photographer, filmmaker, and author, but this talk is aimed at all creative people, so whether you're a painter, designer, animator, musician, poet, dancer, actor, chef, or just someone who can't help but create, this talk is for you.

There will be opportunities for Q&A and book signings after the talks.

I hope to see you there.

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I've applied to give my "The Meaning in the Making" talk at SXSW in Austin, Texas next year, but I need your vote to get selected. Fancy helping me out? Vote now: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/150953 #SXSW25

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A recent interview I gave on the Honestly Unbalanced Podcast: https://youtu.be/2zEKLGo_z2w?si=PbvQH...




The discussion includes: the creative potential of your subconscious mind, why we need to be bored more often, finding your creative voice, deciding what success is to you, connecting with your core audience, having the courage to share your work, the challenges of receiving feedback and the struggles tied with turning your creative outlet in to your only source of income.

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PARABLE 3 OUT NOW!
"Keeping Faith"

This is the third in a series of publications featuring photography and writing around a theme. In this edition I feature images showing the beautiful interplay of light and shadow within some of the stunning churches I’ve visited on my travels.

I also share my own very personal story with the church: from looking for God at a young age to replace an absent father, to becoming ordained and working for the church for over a decade. I walk you through why my faith unravelled and ultimately why I was kicked out of the institution. I also share how I think about faith today and why I still love to go in, take a quiet moment and sit in the back pews of these evocative buildings and whisper out a prayer.

PARABLE vol.3 is printed on environmentally-friendly, uncoated paper giving a pleasing matt feel in the hand, and muted hues with lifted, charcoal blacks to the rendering of the images. This edition is 46 sides at a large A4 size with staple binding.

Or available as a digital download with a PDF and MP3 of magazine read by the author.

Get yours here while stocks last: www.seantucker.photography/store

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My grandad Dennis passed away this morning just a couple of weeks shy of his 97th birthday. He lived a full and long life, and will be deeply missed. I made a video with him a few years back where he shared photos and stories from his time in the Royal Navy. If you'd like to help me remember him today, head along and watch. He loved to tell stories and have people listen, so I know it would have made him very happy: https://youtu.be/FBCxcCEoC7Y

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For anyone thinking of joining us on the Tuscany Retreat in June, we're having a free information session to meet the hosts and ask any questions before you book, on Jan 29 at 8pm UK time. To get the Google Meet details, 'register your interest' here: ulysse-retreats.com/registration

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Rome! I will be giving a talk at Medina Art Gallery (Via Angelo Poliziano) on Tuesday 19th September at 7pm. You can book tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-meaning-in-the-making-a-t…. Seats are limited. I hope to see you there.

#seantucker #creativephilosophy #creativity #themeaninginthemaking

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