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The Terrible Photographer

The Terrible Photographer is a storytelling podcast for photographers, designers, and creative humans trying to stay honest in a world that rewards pretending

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27:35

Stinky Dead Mouse

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/05/27

You ever clean your entire house and still smell something rotting?This episode is about that. Except the smell is coming from your portfolio.In Episode 10, we’re talking creative decay — that slow, invisible rot that sets in when your work looks good but feels dead. From personal stories (including one involving a bathtub and a topless model reading Vogue) to a breakdown of the 60/40 Rule for survival, this is a brutally honest reflection on boredom, brand, and the danger of playing it

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28:39

Pillow Talk

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/05/20

Some nights, what keeps you up isn't anxiety — it’s the quiet ache of misalignment. In this episode, we dive into the emotional and economic toll of creative work: the burnout, the spirals, the slow erosion of joy when your art becomes your paycheck. Patrick opens up about nearly quitting photography, the paradox of making a living off your creativity, and what it really means to protect your spark in a world that constantly demands more.We explore Rick Rubin’s philosophy of creativity as a

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28:45

Copy Machine

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/05/13

We all start by imitating. That’s human. But somewhere along the line, many of us stopped making work we love — and started making work that just looks like it belongs to someone else.In this episode, Patrick tells the strange, slightly heartbreaking story of Klarbinnax-7, an alien who crash-lands in California and becomes a crude copy of a workshop guru named Brad. Through this fictional tale (that’s not so fictional), we dive deep into the psychology of conformity, the cost of mimicry,

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25:05

My Friend Hue

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/05/06

this episode is a love letter to color. Not just as an aesthetic choice—but as psychology, science, culture, and storytelling.We start with a fictional moment on a busy New York City street, then dive into a 5-minute crash course on color theory (Bill Nye style), unpack cultural associations across time and geography, and land on practical ways to use color intentionally in your work. Whether you’re new to photography or 10 years deep into your career, this episode will challenge you to see

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21:45

Dim, Not Done

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/05/01

This one’s personal.In this episode, Patrick shares the story of a full-blown burnout that ended behind a dumpster — and why it didn’t start there. We talk about what burnout really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just being tired), how the body reacts to prolonged stress, and how that quiet voice telling you you’ve “lost it” might just be your nervous system waving a white flag.With insight from Dr. Michelle Hagel, a breakdown of chronic fight-or-flight, and a challenge for anyone teetering

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16:23

Still Here

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/04/29

This week’s episode isn’t about trends, trolls, or gear. It’s about something quieter — the part of you that refuses to give up, even when the work feels impossible.We explore the idea of creative resistance, the myth of “falling behind,” and why showing up (even in small ways) is its own kind of creative power. There’s a story about trees, Biosphere 2, and why life’s “wind” might be shaping you more than you think.We also talk about:The reality of trying to make work while making rent.How

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9:57

Your Content Sucks

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/04/24

We’ve all done it—chased the likes, fed the algorithm, called ourselves “content creators” like that means something. But here’s the thing: your content sucks. And not because you suck—but because content isn’t the goal. In this episode, Patrick Fore takes a scalpel to content culture, calls out the dopamine trap we’re all caught in, and issues a challenge to stop feeding the scroll and start making something real. This isn’t just a rant—it’s a manifesto for anyone tired of being a pawn in

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10:49

Photographers Can Be Dicks – Part 2 (Why your brain...

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/04/23

We talked about photographers being jerks to each other—but what about the voice in your own head? You know, the one that tells you you’re not good enough?In this bonus episode, Patrick gets real about negative self-talk, why it’s so hard to shake, and why your brain loves to make you miserable. But don’t worry—there’s hope.You’ll hear:A brutally honest look at self-doubt (and how Patrick deals with it)The story of Bruce Springsteen almost trashing one of the greatest albums everWhy your

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9:49

Photographers Can Be Dicks (But You Don’t Have to Be...

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/04/22

From unsolicited critiques to gatekeeping and gear-shaming, the photography world has a toxicity problem. Patrick takes a no-bullshit look at how photographers treat each other—and what it looks like to do better. Why critique without consent is about ego.The time Patrick got dragged just for asking for help.Why we feel the need to fix each other’s work (and why it’s not helpful).Building a kinder, more human creative community.

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13:24

You’re Not Terrible — You’re Just Early

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/04/22

This is where the book begins. Patrick introduces the concept behind "Lessons From A Terrible Photographer" and challenges the idea that "terrible" work is always a bad thing. Sometimes, it's just the beginning of something honest.Why what you're calling terrible might actually be honest.The myth of perfection in photography.Why discomfort in your work could mean you're onto something.The difference between missing the mark vs. venturing into new territory.

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3:48

Trailer

The Terrible Photographer ·

2025/04/22

A show about creativity, survival, and making work that actually means something.Hosted by commercial photographer and reluctant philosopher Patrick Fore, this podcast isn’t about gear, presets, or going viral. It’s about the tension of making honest work in a curated world — and what it means to stay inspired when you're burned out, broke, or creatively adrift.Every episode blends storytelling, creative coaching, and just enough sarcasm to keep it human. You’ll find tales of test shoots

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