The MOOD Podcast

Matt Jacob
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The MOOD Podcast is a long-form conversation series exploring photography, creativity, identity, and the inner life of artists. Hosted by Matt Jacob, the show moves beyond technique and trends to examine why people make work, how creative voices are formed, and what it takes to sustain a meaningful artistic life. Through thoughtful, unhurried conversations with photographers, filmmakers, and creative thinkers from around the world, the podcast explores themes of process, mental health, ethics, purpose, legacy, and the tension between art and industry. Episodes are grounded, reflective, and often philosophical, offering listeners provocation of thought rather than formulaic answers to copy. The MOOD Podcast is less about instruction and more about understanding, aimed at emerging and established creatives who care not just about what they make, but why they make it.  At its core, The MOOD Podcast is the art of conversation, one frame at a time. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Instagram: @the_moodpodcast / @mattyj_ay Website: https://themoodpodcast.com.

  1. Before You Improve Your Photography, Read Yourself First - Moments of Mood, 3.3

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    Before You Improve Your Photography, Read Yourself First - Moments of Mood, 3.3

    In this episode of Moments of Mood, I explore why self-awareness is the missing foundation behind meaningful photography. After spending a few days at a silent retreat in Bali, I began reflecting on something I’ve seen repeatedly in my own work, in conversations on the MOOD Podcast, and in our book club discussions. Many photographers spend years learning techniques, buying gear, and consuming endless education, yet still feel creatively stuck. The issue is rarely technical knowledge. More often, it’s a lack of self-awareness.  In this episode I explain how meditation and mindfulness changed the way I understand my own creative process. I talk about the difference between traction and distraction, why many forms of self-development can quietly pull us off course, and how photography often becomes a mirror of the person behind the camera.  Better photography doesn’t begin with better gear or more information. It begins with understanding what governs your attention. When you learn to observe your own patterns, impulses, and motivations more clearly, your work becomes more coherent, more intentional, and more authentic. Without that awareness, even the best technical knowledge rarely translates into meaningful work.  Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    16 min
  2. “25 Years With National Geographic” Joe McNally on What Photography Lost (And What It Gained)

    4 MAR

    “25 Years With National Geographic” Joe McNally on What Photography Lost (And What It Gained)

    Joe McNally, legendary professional photographer best known for his work with National Geographic, Life, and major commercial clients, and for his mastery of lighting and flash, joins me on the show to discuss an array of topics.  We go deep on the future of photography, how the industry has changed from magazines to the digital era, what AI is really doing to trust in images, why craft is the foundation of art, and what separates a hobbyist from a working photographer through reproducible results, storytelling, and ethical responsibility. Other things we discussed: Why a truly great photograph can change you foreveThe camera as a “visa” and the privilege, access, and responsibility of photographing peopleThe collapse of durable editorial outlets and why modern campaigns disappear fastHow smartphone photography and in-house content have impacted rates and rightsBuilding a personal photography voice instead of copying lighting setupsTenacity, failure tolerance, and why awards are “temporary”What makes an image “good” and how to stop viewers mid-scroll with emotionResearch, rapport, and making subjects feel safe in portrait photographyMentorship, gatekeeping, and why photography skills should be passed onFood for the table vs food for the soul, and how photographers stay alive creativelyThe isolation of the modern photography workflow and the loss of communal learning spacesFind Joe on the following platforms: Website: https://joemcnally.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemcnallyphoto Online Teaching Platform: https://betterpictureswithjoe.com ________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 10 min
  3. The Mindset of a Hasselblad Master Photographer - Tina Signesdottir, E109

    19 FEB

    The Mindset of a Hasselblad Master Photographer - Tina Signesdottir, E109

    Tina Signesdottir is a Norwegian fine art portrait photographer and Hasselblad Master, known for natural light portraits with rare emotional intimacy. In her first ever podcast appearance, Tina speaks candidly about the origins of her work, the role photography played in survival and self-expression, and what it actually takes to build images that feel real in a world flooded with content.  We go deep on photographing with honesty, why relationship and trust are the invisible foundations of portraiture, and how Tina thinks about awards, rejection, and the pressure that follows recognition. Tina also shares how she directs people into stillness, why she avoids performance in front of the camera, and what she believes photographers must protect if they want a lasting voice.  Other topics we discussed: Hasselblad Masters 2018 and what winning changed (and did not change)Natural light portrait photography and “tracing” window lightFinding your photographic voice versus chasing styleCompetitions, judging, and what makes an image stop a panelRejection, resilience, and the “it factor” in a saturated industryMedium format cameras and why gear is never the starting pointSocial media, authenticity, and the danger of creating for likesCommercial photography, client comfort, and building trust fastPhotography as escape, healing, and creative obsessionTina's upcoming project: Colliding Walls (Iceland collaboration + book)  Find Tina on her website and Instagram: https://www.tinasignesdottir.com https://www.instagram.com/tinasignesdottir/ ______________________________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 20 min
  4. Your Story Isn’t Needed - Pie Aerts Finds Meaning Within The Pressure Machine Of Photography, E108

    4 FEB

    Your Story Isn’t Needed - Pie Aerts Finds Meaning Within The Pressure Machine Of Photography, E108

    In this episode, I sit down with photographer Pie Aerts to unpack the philosophies, struggles, and decisions that have shaped his work over the last decade. Pie is a documentary and wildlife photographer whose practice sits at the intersection of human presence, conservation, and long-form storytelling. He is also the founder of Prints for Wildlife, a platform that has raised over $2.5 million for conservation initiatives worldwide. Our conversation focuses on how Pie thinks about photography beyond aesthetics. We talk about self-doubt, ethics, money, responsibility, and what it actually takes to stay committed to a story over many years. A central thread is his 6-year project in southern Chile (titled COIRÓN), documenting the lives of the Puesteros, and how that work has evolved from an idea into a deeply personal body of work. My discussion with Pie was reflective for photographers who are thinking long-term, questioning their motives, and trying to balance meaning with sustainability. Other stuff we talk about: Pie Aerts’ background in documentary and wildlife photographyHis six-year long-term project with the Puesteros of ChileEthical responsibility, power, and care in long-form photographySelf-doubt, anxiety, and uncertainty as part of creative lifeWhy deep, meaningful photography rarely pays on its ownBuilding expeditions and community as a funding engineAuthenticity, AI, and the future of photography.During the part where we discuss his project 'COIRÓN', Pie shares details about his current Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of his upcoming photobook COIRÓN on the Puesteros, produced with GOST Books. The book is scheduled for release in 2026, alongside a feature-length film developed from the same long-term project. Find kickstarter link below for you to support the project. Links for Pie and his work: Kickstarter Page here Instagram: @because.people.matter Website: pieaerts.com __________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 38 min
  5. Finding Contentment, Craft, And Community In Photography - Answering Your Questions! Moments of Mood, 3.2

    21 ENE

    Finding Contentment, Craft, And Community In Photography - Answering Your Questions! Moments of Mood, 3.2

    What if your best work starts with a quiet cup and a clear mind? We kick off the year with an honest, unscripted 'Ask Me Anything' episode that explores how small rituals, sharper definitions, and a steadier inner compass can change both your art and your days. From an early morning espresso and two loyal dogs to the decision to ignore empty metrics, I trace a path from presence to better pictures, and hopefully a calmer life behind the lens. I talk about instinct, happiness, success, and the quieter realities of building a life around photography. We also move through what it actually takes to get better without burning out, why alignment matters more than attention, and the long game of creating work and communities that genuinely care. I hope it helps, and thanks for all of you who sent in questions. Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 7 min
  6. Why Most Photographers Never Begin - Wesley Verhoeve, E107

    7 ENE

    Why Most Photographers Never Begin - Wesley Verhoeve, E107

    In this episode of The MOOD Podcast, I sit down with photographer, writer, and mentor Wesley Verhoeve for a grounded conversation about photography process, confidence, and learning how to make meaningful work without waiting for permission.  We talk about why so many photographers struggle with self-doubt, why overthinking stalls creative progress, and how showing your work and sharing your process can demystify photography and make growth feel possible again. Wesley reflects on his approach to learning photography through participation, not perfection, and explains how confidence is built by doing, not by being 'ready'.  We also explore the philosophy and process behind Wesley’s photo books 'NOTICE' and 'NOTICE Journal Vol. 1', including how routine, attention, and slowing down shaped both bodies of work. In this conversation, we cover: Why process matters more than talent in photographyWhy photographers often hate their own workHow overthinking blocks creative momentumWhere to start when photography feels overwhelmingShowing your work as a way to build confidenceThe role of community, feedback, and shared growth in photographyMaking photo books and long-term personal projects Follow Wesley and his  work: Website: wesley.co Instagram: @wesley His Books: wesley.co/shop __________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 6 min
  7. The Best Bits of 2025 - Moments of Mood, 3.1

    31/12/2025

    The Best Bits of 2025 - Moments of Mood, 3.1

    The year didn’t teach us to shoot faster. It taught us to go deeper. We close out 2025 by stitching together the most resonant moments from a season of hard questions and honest answers: why “quick fix” education fails creatives, how pricing for profit transforms freelancers into owners, and where empathy turns a portrait from performance into truth. Art stays at the centre. We explore ambiguity as a strength, and you’ll hear how long-form projects and photo books benefit from time and distance, how technique and tone evolve across a decade, and why music, language, and psychological safety can unlock authentic portraits. We examine the record-making power of photojournalism and face its mental health tolls with tools that actually help: self-care rituals, supportive networks, and realistic recovery in hostile environments. Threaded through everything is a humbling sense of place—grief and hope living side by side, and nature reminding us the story isn’t finished. If you’ve felt the pull to slow down, to price honestly, to build community, and to let your work breathe, please take stock and listen. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs depth over dopamine, and leave a review telling us where you’ll choose craft over shortcuts in the new year. _____________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 22 min
  8. Why The Only Reason You Should Be a Photographer is Obsession - Jesse Lenz: E106

    24/12/2025

    Why The Only Reason You Should Be a Photographer is Obsession - Jesse Lenz: E106

    In this episode - the last guest episode of 2025 - I sit down with photographer, publisher, and curator Jesse Lenz for one of the most expansive and honest conversations I’ve had on the show - fitting to end the year with such a nice gift-wrapped present.  What begins as a discussion about photography and photobooks quickly becomes a deeper exploration of obsession, taste, community, and what it actually means to build a life of artistry that lasts. Jesse speaks candidly about art not as a career path, but as something closer to devotion; something you shape your life around rather than extract from. Here's what we talk about: Why art is an addictionDiscovering photobooksWhy most projects failEditing and sequencing of artMaking work for yourself before others Charcoal Press and publishing workChico ReviewLongevity over visibilityFollow Jesse and his incredible work: Website: www.jesselenz.com Instagram: @jesselenz Charcoal Book Club: www.charcoalbookclub.com Charcoal Press: www.charcoalpress.com Chico Review: www.chicoreview.com _____________________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (link below) where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as my social media, so make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok or check out my website for my complete portfolio of work. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Learn with me https://mattjacob.co/learn My Newsletter https://www.mattjacob.co/archive Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay

    1 h y 51 min
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The MOOD Podcast is a long-form conversation series exploring photography, creativity, identity, and the inner life of artists. Hosted by Matt Jacob, the show moves beyond technique and trends to examine why people make work, how creative voices are formed, and what it takes to sustain a meaningful artistic life. Through thoughtful, unhurried conversations with photographers, filmmakers, and creative thinkers from around the world, the podcast explores themes of process, mental health, ethics, purpose, legacy, and the tension between art and industry. Episodes are grounded, reflective, and often philosophical, offering listeners provocation of thought rather than formulaic answers to copy. The MOOD Podcast is less about instruction and more about understanding, aimed at emerging and established creatives who care not just about what they make, but why they make it.  At its core, The MOOD Podcast is the art of conversation, one frame at a time. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattyj_ay Instagram: @the_moodpodcast / @mattyj_ay Website: https://themoodpodcast.com.

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  • Creador
    Matt Jacob
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    137
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mood Moments Productions Ltd.
  • Mostrar sitio web
    The MOOD Podcast

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