{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"On Separation, Showing Up, and Making Art Anyway with Michelle McKay","description":"\u26a0\ufe0f Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary\u00ae era. I\u2019ve kept it in the archive because Michelle\u2019s reflections on creativity, parenting, and artistic evolution are still deeply grounding, especially if you\u2019re navigating life transitions or letting go of creative rules. ... Michelle McKay returns for a conversation about navigating separation, motherhood, and the quiet shifts that shaped her creative work. We talk about letting go of perfection, showing up through uncertainty, and finding new rhythms in both life and art. Topics covered:  Navigating separation, single parenting, and business simultaneously Evolving her artist identity: \u201cphotographer\u201d to \u201cphotographic artist\u201d Letting go of perfectionism in editing and memory-keeping The impact of in-person vs. online client reveals Finding local \u201csocial influencers\u201d to grow a photography business Real talk on mom guilt, presence, and permission to seek Creating and launching Beautiful Ordinary Lightroom Presets Michelle\u2019s iconic photo and what it revealed about noticing joy Where Michelle Is Now: Michelle McKay is a poetic photographic artist, writer, and educator based in Geelong, Australia. She continues to create honest, artful family portraits and now leads We Are Memory Catchers \u2014 an international community and educational space for photographers drawn to real-life storytelling. Her work centers the beauty in the everyday and the stories worth preserving before they slip away. Connect with Michelle and access the archived episode resources here: \u2028 \u2192 dangerouslygoodstories.com\/intentional-documentary-archive     ","author_name":"DANGEROUSLY GOOD STORIES","author_url":"http:\/\/dangerouslygoodstories.com\/podcast","html":"