In this episode we sit down with John Hiers, a long time friend and photographer specializing in travel and street photography. We talk about his creative process, his purpose and mission behind what he creates and how he allows his art to be fueled by his passion.

We chat: - Finding Your Own Perspective & Integrating Personal Spin - Establishing a Creative Process for Shooting - Finding the best spots to shoot while traveling - New Angles In Common Photo Spots - Migrating from Left brain to Right brain - How Purpose functions for a creative - Using Photography to SPEAK  - Editing for mood and emotion vs. just the 'gram - Equipment and It's parallel to learning new techniques + equipment tips - Creating for leisure rather than business - Keeping Passion Central when Channels change

SHOW NOTES (Recommended Equipment)

Nikon d3200 (APS-C): https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Focus-S/dp/B007VGGFZU Nikon d600 (Full Frame): https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-FX-Format-Digital-Camera-MODEL/dp/B0099XGZXA Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Micro 4/3) : https://www.amazon.com/OM-D-Mark-II-Silver-Olympus/dp/B01LXYDD3B Sony a7ii (Full Frame)* : https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Digital-28-70mm-Accessory/dp/B07K1X5MV7/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Sony+a7ii&qid=1596573740&s=electronics&sr=1-3

*Current Equipment

You can follow John on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/remove.beforeflight