3 Lessons from Jumping Into Jeremy Cowart's Creative Process
/If you got to step inside the creative process of one of the most talented creatives alive today would you?
If even for a minute?
Play a round with John Mayer?
Do a cold read with Kate Winslet?
Hop in front of Jeremy Cowart’s lens?
That’s what I did this week.
Jeremy Cowart, prolific artist and photographer who has photographed everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Spike Lee, opened up his studio to normies like me for 90-second sessions.
After admiring his work for over a decade and interviewing him on the Hustle & Grace podcast, I knew if I had the chance to be photographed by him I would do it.
So in a whirlwind of an afternoon I swooped into his studio, stepped in front of his camera, and was done within minutes.
Takeaways:
There are very few moments in life where it pays off to focus on your insecurities. I had one minute to relax and be a good subject for Jeremy. Thinking too much about myself wasn’t helpful.
Do things out of your comfort zone from time to time. I did this shoot with Jeremy to kick off a creative business retreat. Doing something radically different from my typical Friday afternoon was a great way to shake my brain awake and look at things from a fresh perspective.
Art, business, and new experiences are all better with friends. This photo shoot and 48-hour adventure were enriched because I did them along with my oldest friend Bonnie. Life is richer in community. Period.
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