Shattering Beauty Norms: Embracing Diversity Through the Lens
This week on the Couch to Creator Podcast we talk with the super talented portrait photographer Anna Neubauer about striving for more inclusivity and diversity.
Named Adobe Rising Star of Photography in 2021, Anna has worked with clients like Condé Nast, Canon, Yoto, Abercrombie & Fitch, Adobe, Harper's Bazaar and 500px/Getty Images. Her work has also been featured in international publications and media like British Vogue, The Guardian, Forbes, CNN, The Today Show, The Times, It's Nice That, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, and others.
After experiencing the narrow concepts of beauty in the industry, Anna says that she is working out how to
"make viewers see strength in vulnerability and rawness in imperfection and I want my work to be a bold and beautiful statement of rebellion against the confines of beauty standards"
Anna Neubauer shares her journey as a photographer with a highlight on the importance of diversity and inclusion in photography and the creative industry as a whole. We also talk about narrative storytelling in photography, sharing her experiences working with children and people with disabilities and visible differences.
Huge thanks to Anna for coming on the Couch to Creator Podcast, we were honoured to have you.
Thanks everyone for watching, listening, whatever you're doing. We're Sal & Bart from TRIO Stories and welcome to the Couch to Creator Podcast - where we hit record on real life conversations about being a Creator. The lifestyle, the career, the wins and defeats - we'll be giving you the know-how, low down, and all the dirty details that we've gained as filmmakers, photographers and business owners
Podcast Timestamps:
00:58 - Anna's Journey to becoming a Photographer
03:47 - “Flicker Family” and meeting Influential Photographers
05:14 - Transitioning to Photographing Other People
06:43 - Inspiration and Rebellion Against Beauty Standards
09:34 - Diversity and Inclusion in Photography
11:56 - The Importance of Authenticity in Photography
15:17 - Creating a Narrative - Storytelling with your photographs
16:42 - Developing a Personal Style
20:22 - Anna's Style and Approach to Photography
23:51 - Working with Children in Photography
26:31 - Challenges and Criticism in the Photography/Creative Industry
31:40 - Commissioned Work and Representation in Stock Photography
36:53 - Driving Purpose and Future Goals
44:24 - Dream Photo Shoot and Overcoming Challenges
50:57 - Advice for Creators on how to creating More Inclusivity