We were lucky to catch up with Dan Oleski recently and have shared our conversation below.
Dan , appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
By always carrying a camera with me. The possibility of seeing something worth composing and capturing digitally or on film keeps my creativity sharpened and ready at all times. It can be both exciting and goal-oriented as you seek out satisfying images among what might be mundane instances you encounter every day.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am a creative person at heart and a photographer by profession. I exhibit my fine art photography at juried art shows on the East Coast and I’m always thrilled when people purchase a framed image from me and bring it into their homes for their friends and family to see for generations to come. Knowing my vision is also enjoyed by others is its own reward.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Commitment to your craft and/or goals, listening to your inner voice and gut feelings, and gleaning information from a mentor. These attributes will help keep you on the path to personal and professional satisfaction.
Use negativity and setbacks to fuel your passion and treat naysayers and doubters in incentive to push you past any sticking point. You can’t please everybody. Please yourself first.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
They encouraged me and cheered me on in my craft to the point where impressing with my potential would fulfill my happiness, which in turn fulfilled other peoples’ happiness. In other words, the cycle of good vibes and nurturing of my creative desire from an early age set me on a path for success.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Danoleski.com
- Instagram: Danopod
Image Credits
Photo credit by me
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