Margaret Soraya: Finding Your Creative Voice
In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson, founder of SheClicks, a community for female photographers, engages in a profound conversation with Margaret Soraya, a distinguished wedding and landscape photographer and workshop leader based on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Margaret's journey is a testament to finding one's voice through the tranquillity of retreats and the power of silence, as she shares insights from her life and career.
Margaret discusses her transition from wedding photography to focusing on landscape work, her personal connection to the Isle of Harris, and her approach to photography as a form of artistic expression. She reflects on her early days in photography, the struggles and criticisms she faced while at university, and how these experiences shaped her ethos towards creativity and teaching. The conversation delves into the significance of positive reinforcement, the evolution of her career, and the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and passions.
This episode offers a rare glimpse into the life of a photographer deeply connected to her environment and committed to helping others discover their creative potential. It's a journey of resilience, growth, and the enduring power of photography as a medium for self-expression and connection to the world.
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