We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Taryn Gut a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Taryn , so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.
Great question and such an important factor in this career. There are a few things that I do to nourish my creativity. First is by setting aside time to create for myself versus for a client. These are fun days when I can do whatever I like, whether it’s try out a new idea, practice a new skill, or just play around in the studio. Secondly, I love to follow photographers and creators in different fields on Social Media. It’s a great way to see different styles or techniques and spark inspiration. Thirdly, and most importantly is by allowing myself to take breaks. If I don’t allow myself some downtime, it’ll often lead to burnout and creative blocks.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a Food and Beverage Photographer, Recipe Developer, as well as a Content Creator. I work with brands to create high performing marketing content through captivating imagery and video. In short, a visual storyteller.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I think the 3 biggest skills or qualities for me were determination, having prior experience in the marketing world and knowing how to use a camera. As for advice, if it’s something you’re passionate about, just don’t give up. Keep learning, keep pursuing and keep optimistic. Mindset is everything so if you stay positive, eventually the pieces will start falling into place.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
I prioritize. I create a list of items that need to be checked off. So each day I will create one priority item for the day and 3 more smaller tasks. As long as I get the priority item done, I’m happy. If I have more time and check off some of the smaller tasks, even better, but as long as the priority item is done I’ve accomplished my goal for the day.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tarynstastingtable.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/tarynstastingtable
