Magdalena Wosinska (@magdawosinskastudio), a photographer and author known for her intimate celebrity portraits and skate photography, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the evolution of her creative career over three decades. In this episode, Magda shares how growing up in communist Poland shaped her fearless approach to art, including her decision to create "The Magdalena Experience" (@themagdalenaexperience), a nude photography series that both empowers and complicates her commercial career. Host Ross Borden explores Magda's unconventional path from touring with a metal band while pursuing photography dreams to shooting major brand campaigns, and diving into her recent struggles with industry ageism. Magda offers candid advice about dealing with constant rejection, maintaining artistic integrity while paying bills, and why she believes older creatives deserve more recognition than "the new young hot thing." Whether you're navigating creative industry challenges or seeking inspiration for authentic self-expression, this conversation provides rare honesty about the unglamorous side of pursuing art as a lifelong career.

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00:00 Introduction to Magdalena Wosinska

01:54 From Poland to Arizona: Early Life and Immigration

02:29 Moving to LA for Skate Photography

03:52 Breaking Into Professional Photography

04:37 The Challenge of Age in Creative Industries

06:16 Assisting Photographers and Career Evolution

08:20 Advice for Photographers at Different Career Stages

11:54 Separating Commercial and Artistic Work

12:39 The Magdalena Experience: Art and Self-Expression

16:00 Creative Self-Portrait Techniques

17:24 Directing Celebrities and Portrait Photography

20:03 Portrait Photography Tips and Techniques

21:58 Street Photography Ethics and Documentation

24:12 Career-Defining Projects and Photos

25:24 Working with Joaquin Phoenix

28:43 Three Countries to Live In

29:09 Future Projects and Career Evolution

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