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The Genuinely Interested Podcast

Ep 62 - Woody Gooch - Less is More

Nov 30, 2020
01:36:01

Woody is a world-renowned and sought-after photographer. He has worked with some of the world's biggest brands, like Dior and Corona Beer. His style of photography is unique, using a lot of negative space in his images. His pictures are often minimalistic in nature, having almost a surreal feel to them at times. 

Woody started taking photos as a teenager and quickly discovered a passion for photography. Through personal discovery and maturation, he developed a unique style that sets him apart from many photographers. Woody is self-taught, and did not attend any academic institution for formal training.  This is something he accredits his unique style to. By allowing himself to make "mistakes", and by learning as he went, rather than sticking to specific guidelines they teach in school, he was able to "think outside the box" - and be more creative. 

Woody and I discussed : 

  • Why he spends so much time in Japan 
  • What sparked his love for photography
  • What it's like to work with big brands 
  • Minimalism in his work, and life 
  • The reality of shooting in the ocean 
  • How he shot his most famous photo 
  • How to be different/stand out 

And much much more... 

Woody's Instagram 

My Take: A formal education, while great, is not always tailor-made for everyone. Not everyone fits in the same box or has to walk the same path as the rest. Creativity, passion, motivation, a "hustler's mentality" - these are things they cant teach you in school. If you have these traits - cultivate them - and don't let anyone box you into what traditional rhetoric may say, is "the right way". 

 

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