Rally Caps Taylor Pendleton — Graincheck, Sunny Sixteen, and Finding Your Voice on the Internet
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Oct 28, 2024 Taylor Pendleton, an award-winning artist from the American Southwest, talks about her work in photography and filmmaking. She shares insights on creating community playlists and the synergy between music and photography. The conversation shifts to the joys and challenges of independent creativity, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. They also share a hilarious take on making a quirky documentary about barf bags and discuss the vibrancy of community photography events, highlighting the magic of in-person connections.
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Origin Of The 'Chips' Playlist
- Taylor started her rotating playlist 'chips' as a private link while she had no social media.
- She later shared it publicly after friends enjoyed it and now maintains versions on Spotify and Apple Music.
Quiet, Photo-First YouTube Works
- Taylor realized her channel didn't need to follow typical YouTube talking-head norms and switched to quieter, photo-first videos.
- That shift made creation more peaceful and attracted an audience seeking calm, intentional content.
Edit Story From Footage, Then Narrate
- Film your process quickly, then build the story in edit by writing voiceover after you review footage and photos.
- Prioritize making the photos first, then use video to document and narrate the story.