The Lucy Lumen Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This weeks episode is coming to you from a post cyclone house with no power and very limited internet - so this newsletter will be brief and I encourage you to watch or listen to the episode because it’s a wonderful mindset reminder for creatives!

Focus is a hot topic right now, whether it’s being stolen by social media, endless news headlines or comparing ourselves online and beyond, our focus is seldom on the things that we actually care about the most.

I’m now uploading video versions of the podcast on YouTube on a second channel called “The Lucy Lumen Show”. If you prefer to watch than listen you should make sure you’re subscribed over there.

In this episode I share an unlikely story that shows how even at the age of 4 we struggle to block out our surroundings and focus on our own efforts and intentions. I’m always amazed how much parenting teaches me about everything in life.

Let me know if this resonates with you or helps to spark something that makes you go “YES!” and have a breakthrough in your creative pursuits.

I’ll be back this Friday with my usual full length newsletter and able to resume portfolio reviews as of next week too if you have been waiting to book in.

Here’s to focusing on you and your own output and goals and i’ll chat with you all soon.

Love Lucy

www.lucylumen.com

This week’s episode is just a taster of a topic i’ve been marinating on for a while so I’m not really coming to a solid conclusion here, but more so raising the topic and sharing some recent resources that had me thinking more about this predicament we unfortunately find ourselves in when it comes to artists who have problematic pasts.

I’m not one to jump to cancelling people for mistakes or missteps and I don’t think everything should be politicised quite as much as it is right now. But then on the other hand it’s sometimes hard to look away or disregard certain actions or behaviour and simply go on enjoying an artists work. But then again what if it’s one of the greatest pieces of art ever created like Manhattan and Annie hall? Below are some links to things I mention in the video if you’re interested.

Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma - https://amzn.to/3F6XYLR

A Guardian article by the author - https://shorturl.at/FlOc1

Detailed show notes can be found on my Substack - https://lucylumen.substack.com/podcast

*some links may be affiliate

Full show notes with links and more information AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com

Ever thought about selling your photographic prints? We all have and I encourage you to go ahead with it but before you do here are 3 things you need to know to ensure you don't feel disheartened and disappointed. I'm covering both online and IRL sale styles here so it's relevant to everyone wanting to embark on selling their art.

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com

Today I’m bringing you an in person interview with a mother, publisher, curator and film shooter, and a personal friend of mine ⁠Charlotte Rose Beers ⁠who is based about 15 mins away from me here on the gold coast. 

When Charlotte was in Japan earlier this year she decided to start an instagram page celebrating the work of female film photographers and she wasted no time accelerating that goal to a ⁠printed magazine⁠ that is now in its third issue and almost sold out. 

A hard working woman showing us all that an idea is only an idea and we must act promptly and with passion if we want to create community and see our idea come to life. 

I’m so proud of Charlotte's efforts and I hope this chat inspires you to kick off the new year in a meaningful way. 

We chat about the why behind the zine, the logistics of creating it, what it takes to curate, how to build a community online using social media but without selling your soul to the algo and how parenthood is the biggest motivator for change in this world. 

If you are starting out in film or feeling frustrated with the results you are getting then I have a guide just for you. This beginner film photography ebook helps to side step the mistakes and start getting beautiful results from your film rolls!

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode AVAILABLE HERE or www.lucylumen.com

Today I'm breaking down multiple online platforms to help you figure out which one is worth your time in 2025 when it comes to sharing your photography.

I am dishing out some real talk here on what it's like to actually create for and sustain a presence on these platforms and I know this will be helpful for you to hear before jumping into a new online venture.

Full show notes with links and extended info from this episode at www.lucylumen.com

I'm finally bringing the podcast back and so excited about it. This episode explains where I have been, the struggles I've had and why I'm resolved to overcome them. Thank you so much for all your patience if you're an OG subscriber. I promise there will be some awesome interviews this coming year, as well as some solo episodes where I can share my thoughts in a less algorithm influenced way.

Hey!

Today you get to read my words and hear them. This will either be great for you or totally unbearable, depending on how you feel about the Aussie accent.

I love writing but I also love talking so I thought this could be a cool way to share the newsletter sometimes. Let me know in the comments what you thought and how this format works for you guys?

* Flash Sale on portfolio, project and social media reviews can be booked here

* A podcast episode I did a while back with Mike Gutterman of Neg Pos podcast all about music and photography that might be of interest to you if you are a music lover

* Ren Hang for anyone who doesn’t know his work. Amazing!

* Alison Roman for anyone who is interested in her

* My Pinterest account which is a place I upload frequently and is great for sharing and storing images

I sat down with family film photographer Christen Peters for a chat about the moments she captures for Auckland families exclusively on film! Christen shares her process and some tips and tools that make her workflow smoother. We also discuss why switching to film has been the best decision for her both creatively   and as a parent to three kids! Huge thank you to Christen for coming on the show. Enjoy the chat. 

Check out Christen's website here - www.christenpeters.com

Follow Christen on IG - @christen.peters

►Everything about me at my website www.lucylumen.com

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Pete Coco joins me on the pod for a chat about portrait photography, business, creativity and tips on how to build your dream photography career! A huge thank you to him for joining me and make sure you check him out below on his socials and go say hi! 

Pete Coco Photography - https://petecocophoto.com/

Check out Pete's awesome YT channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteCocoPhotography

Pete's IG - https://www.instagram.com/petecocophoto/?hl=en

Read Pete's articles on FStoppers here - https://fstoppers.com/profile/petecoco

►Everything about me at my website ⁠www.lucylumen.com⁠

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So honoured to be a part of this years Unstable Lights Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany. I was able to sit down with Fabian Wolf, the curator of this unique exhibition and chat about his background, intentions and plans for the future. This line up is amazing please go check out the links below for more info 

Unstable Lights on IG -  https://www.instagram.com/unstablelights/

Unstable Lights Website -  https://unstablelights.cargo.site/

►Everything about me at my website ⁠www.lucylumen.com⁠

►Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for more photography inspo - ⁠www.lucylumen.substack.com

This is the book I was trying to refer to in the chat "Inside The White Cube" - https://amzn.to/3O0z8xz

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