The Soul of the Subject… What does it really mean to capture the soul of a subject?

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re diving into something that goes beyond gear, lighting, or technique. It’s something that speaks to the heart of every passionate photographer—The Soul of the Subject.

The Soul of the Subject

Whether you’re shooting portraits, places, objects, or even coastal landscapes at sunset—there’s always an opportunity to go deeper. This episode explores how to create photographs that feel alive. We’re talking about images that do more than just look good—they tell stories, reveal character, and resonate emotionally with the viewer.

Pretty pictures are fine. But soul? That’s something else entirely.

In The Soul of the Subject, I share stories from some of my most personal and creative photo sessions—collaborations with other artists like Geneva, Yuliya, and Jonny, and even sessions with legends like Jon Washington of the British pop band The Fortunes. These were moments where conversation, trust, and connection helped transform each shoot into something truly special.

The Inanimate?

I also talk about how you can apply this same soulful approach when photographing inanimate objects. Old cars, quiet rooms, forgotten places—they all carry a presence. A story. A feeling. You just have to slow down, quiet your mind, and tune in.

We’ll cover three powerful ways to bring more soul into your work:

How to build real trust and connection with people
Why empathy is your greatest creative tool
And how mastering your gear frees you to focus fully on your subject

The Soul of the Subject

Whether you’re a seasoned portrait photographer or someone just starting to explore the deeper emotional side of photography, this episode will inspire you to look—and feel—more intentionally.

Enjoy.

Stop the presses! You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding!

Ghosts and the Aesthetic of the Past

By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects

74 pages, published 2/3/2020

There are many times when I will think to myself, “I believe I was born about 50 years too late.” Don’t get me wrong; it’s not that I don’t appreciate the times that I do live in and the things that exist today that weren’t even thought of back in the mid-twentieth century.But when it comes to music, photography, style, aesthetics and craftsmanship… man, there is something to be said for the way we used to do things. When I refer to…

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