Podcasts Posts - The Beginner Photography Podcast

#548 Dave Mihaly is a passionate advocate of film photography who shares his journey of transforming personal loss into a therapeutic creative outlet. He recounts experiencing a turning point in 2000 following his mother's death, which highlighted for him the importance of photographing loved ones and turned photography into a personal therapy. Despite starting with analog film photography during an era when digital was emerging, Dave explains how the tactile nature and the anticipation of film photography continue to captivate him. KEY TOPICS COVEREDTherapeutic Role of Photography - Dave shares how photography became a means to cope with grief, helping him process emotions and find a creative outlet during difficult times.From Grief to Passion - Dave's initial drive to capture family memories evolves into an artistic passion fueled by the characteristics and challenges of film photography.Embracing Accessibility in Photography - Dave advocates for an enjoyable and accessible approach to photography