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The MOOD Podcast

The MOOD Podcast is a long-form conversation series exploring photography, creativity, identity, and the inner life of artists. Hosted by Matt Jacob, the show moves beyond technique and trends to examine why people make work, how creative voices are formed, and what it takes to sustain a meaningful artistic life.Through thoughtful, unhurried conversations with photographers, filmmakers, and creative thinkers from around the world, the podcast explores themes of process, mental health, ethics,

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67:15

Finding Contentment, Craft, And Community In...

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2026/01/21

What if your best work starts with a quiet cup and a clear mind? We kick off the year with an honest, unscripted 'Ask Me Anything' episode that explores how small rituals, sharper definitions, and a steadier inner compass can change both your art and your days. From an early morning espresso and two loyal dogs to the decision to ignore empty metrics, I trace a path from presence to better pictures, and hopefully a calmer life behind the lens. I talk about instinct, happiness, success, and the...

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65:52

Why Most Photographers Never Begin - Wesley Verhoeve,...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of The MOOD Podcast, I sit down with photographer, writer, and mentor Wesley Verhoeve for a grounded conversation about photography process, confidence, and learning how to make meaningful work without waiting for permission. We talk about why so many photographers struggle with self-doubt, why overthinking stalls creative progress, and how showing your work and sharing your process can demystify photography and make growth feel possible again. Wesley reflects on his app...

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82:07

The Best Bits of 2025

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/12/31

The year didn’t teach us to shoot faster. It taught us to go deeper. We close out 2025 by stitching together the most resonant moments from a season of hard questions and honest answers: why “quick fix” education fails creatives, how pricing for profit transforms freelancers into owners, and where empathy turns a portrait from performance into truth. Art stays at the centre. We explore ambiguity as a strength, and you’ll hear how long-form projects and photo books benefit from time and distan...

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111:09

Why The Only Reason You Should Be a Photographer is...

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2025/12/24

In this episode - the last guest episode of 2025 - I sit down with photographer, publisher, and curator Jesse Lenz for one of the most expansive and honest conversations I’ve had on the show - fitting to end the year with such a nice gift-wrapped present. What begins as a discussion about photography and photobooks quickly becomes a deeper exploration of obsession, taste, community, and what it actually means to build a life of artistry that lasts. Jesse speaks candidly about art not as...

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23:29

Why Nobody Cares About Your Photography

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2025/12/17

Nobody cares about your photography. We don’t need more of 'any old' photographers. Yet survival as culture and society with soul is completely dependent on work that matters. In this episode of Moments of Mood, I explore why indifference is the default in modern photography, what it actually means for someone to care about your work, why chasing attention is often the fastest way to lose meaning, and the deeper responsibility artists have in a world drowning in content. Listen if you're inte...

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82:59

The Photographer Who Puts Humanity on Trial: Nick...

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2025/12/10

British photographer and environmental storyteller Nick Brandt joins the show for a raw, expansive conversation on art, climate collapse, sentience, and the role of photography in an age defined by distraction and decline. Across projects such as Inherit the Dust, This Empty World, The Day May Break, and his latest chapter The Echo of Our Voices, Brandt builds constructed realities that merge portraiture, environmental narrative, and human resilience. This conversation moves through philosoph...

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95:03

The Collapse of the American Dream - Photography as...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Bryan Schutmaat is a photographer, publisher, and quiet poet of the American West. Known for books such as Grays the Mountain Sends, Good Goddamn, and Sons of the Living, Bryan’s work explores the uneasy tension between land and people, myth and memory, endurance and hope. He is also co-founder of Trespasser Books, a small but powerful imprint shaping the future of modern photobooks. In This Conversation We Explore Why photography feels so lonely and how community changes everythingBuil...

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71:50

What Can We Trust About The Past And Why It Still...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Kent Andreasen, a Cape Town-based photographer and filmmaker, joins me to talk about his new photobook Memory Bank (published by Witty Books), which tells the story over a decade shaped by doubt, discipline, and a complicated relationship with memory. Our chat together moves from South Africa’s creative landscape to therapy, trauma, and to this book that feels like a fever dream stitched into sequence. We discussed: The real story behind the attack that inspired Memory BankHow trauma tr...

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63:44

How Photography Helped Him Survive Not Belonging...

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2025/11/05

”What if the stories that shape us are the ones we can't remember?" Marshall To, a photographer whose photobook 'Blank Notes' explores ancestry, memory, and identity through a deeply personal lens, grew up in rural Canada, the son of Chinese immigrants and a Taoist family who ran a small restaurant. His family believed the physical and spiritual worlds overlapped - that we live among spirits of our ancestors, those waiting for rebirth, and those still wandering, restless and vengeful. In Tao...

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79:33

Why Photography Works Better When You Stop Faking It...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Phil Sharp, an award winning British portrait photographer, talks about the human core of portrait photography and why music, language, and time can turn performance into truth. We challenge received wisdom about headshots, explore photography books and business, look ahead to portraits in an AI world, and attempt to dismantle the myth that great images come from gear, tricks, or perfectly controlled sets. Phil's work relies on a deeper element: the moment a person stops performing. What's di...

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28:27

Do you need a massive following to build a...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Welcome to another episode of Moments of Mood, this time about how to monetise - even just a little bit - the wonderful parts of us that are creative. Turning your creative passion into a sustainable career possible, it's probable if you know where to focus and how to work smart. In this episode of Moments of Mood, I explore how to make money as a creative professional without selling out your soul, and in the meantime dispelling the myth of the 'starving artist'. Whether you’re a photo...

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70:08

Is Creativity Enough? Chris Do's advice for...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/10/08

“If you don’t value yourself, why should anyone else?” Chris Do is an Emmy-award-winning designer, founder of The Futur, and one of the most sought-after creative educators on the planet. With his huge audience and decades of experience building creative businesses, Chris helps designers, artists, and entrepreneurs master the business of creativity and the self-brand. In this episode, we explore the psychology of pricing, the future of content, and how creatives can build meaningful, pr...

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33:24

How to Stay Relevant as a Photographer in the Age of...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/09/24

What happens when the world is flooded with AI images, tools, and “perfect” feeds? In this episode of Moments of MOOD, I sit down to talk about what it really means to stay human in your work — and why your voice, your presence, and your lived experience are the ultimate creative edge. This isn’t a doom-scroll about AI taking our jobs. It’s an invitation. To look at what makes your art irreplaceable. To build a brand that AI can’t copy. To practice until your perspective becomes unmistakabl...

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69:17

Ami Vitale's Vision to Use Photography for Real-World...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Step into the world of Ami Vitale, National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, and founder of Vital Impacts, as she shares her journey from covering conflict zones to telling the most urgent conservation stories of our time. In this conversation on the MOOD Podcast, Ami reveals why hope and action matter more than despair, the ethical responsibilities of storytelling, and how photographers can shape narratives that inspire real change. She discusses her 17-year project documenting the nort...

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72:03

The Secret Behind Joel Grimes’ Iconic Photography...

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2025/09/03

Joel Grimes doesn’t just take photographs, he creates illusions that make the impossible feel real. In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of a true master, exploring how he uses light, shadow, and imagination to redefine what photography can be. From his early experiments with lighting to the techniques behind his most iconic images, Joel takes us behind the scenes of a creative process that blends art, science, and pure intuition. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer, a creator...

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87:27

The Reality of Finding Your Voice as a Photographer -...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Ed Sykes has lived many chapters through photography — from the chaos of war zones and the rush of front-page news to the polished world of fashion editorials. Yet, recognition and success didn’t bring the fulfillment he was searching for. In this conversation, Ed explains how he moved away from chasing approval and found a practice rooted in landscapes, climate, and experimental processes. Today, his work goes beyond capturing images. He scorches film with blowtorches, dissolves prints...

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44:38

Ask Me Anything: Everything You Wanted to Know About...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/08/12

I’m answering your questions about photography, creativity, and what keeps me motivated in this AMA. We dive into the real stuff. What inspires me, the struggles I’ve faced, and how I’ve grown as both a photographer and a person. No filters, just honest thoughts and insights. _________________________ (00:00) Intro (01:42) Favorite genres of music or video games? (03:46) Favorite Tiramisu Recipe? (04:47) How do you stay connected to your purpose when no one's watching? (09...

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54:18

The Truth About Building a Career in Photography -...

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2025/08/05

She’s built a photography business that spans decades, continents, and platforms — but behind the portfolio is a deeper story. In this episode of The MOOD Podcast, I sit down in person with Vanessa Joy — award-winning wedding photographer, educator, speaker, and creative entrepreneur — for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a career that blends art, business, mentorship, and meaning. We unpack how her relationship with control, creativity, and leadership has evol...

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68:02

Why Most Creatives Burn Out While Building a Business...

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2025/07/29

If you're building something and wondering how to do it without losing yourself, or if you're a creative caught between vision and survival, this one is for you. Joining me today on The MOOD Podcast is Shane Vitaly, the rebellious designer and founder behind Clocks and Colours, Vitaly, and Etah Love. His jewelry brands have built a cult following by rejecting the polished and embracing the raw. We go back to where it all started—a few dollars left on a student credit line, a solo trip to Ba...

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68:23

What Happens When Architecture Meets the Camera? -...

The MOOD Podcast ·

2025/07/15

"My photographs don't grow up dreaming of being pixels." What does it mean to make timeless work in a digital world obsessed with speed, algorithms, and saturation? In this episode, we explore the philosophy and craft behind one of the most respected names in interior and architectural photography. Stephen Karlisch is a master of interior photography whose refined eye has helped shape the way we experience some of the world’s most beautifully designed spaces. With work featured in Archi...

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