Episode 6: Legacy + Connection with Lisa Hu Chen

Written By Ash Raddatz
 

In this engaging conversation, Heather Whitten interviews Lisa Hu Chen, a documentary family photographer, who shares her journey from an introverted photographer to a confident artist capturing the essence of family life. Lisa discusses the emotional roller coaster of photography, the importance of consent with older children, and the joy of capturing moments with teens. She reflects on her origin story, balancing family and photography, and the significance of intentionality in her work. Lisa also explores her experiences in other photography genres, including sports and food, and emphasizes the importance of creating a legacy through her art. The conversation concludes with insights on connecting with the photography community and the creative outlets that enrich her life.

 
Ash Raddatz

Ash Raddatz is an American Documentary Photographer living in Jena, Germany for the past 8 years with her 2 small sons and her German husband. She is the founder of Documentary Family Photographers Worldwide (“DFP”), a community connecting and supporting photographers all over the world to push their work further and to successfully run a DFP businesses.

Ash is an educator with a background in marketing & communications, has a wild sense of humor, a love of helping and encouraging others, and is passionate about continuing to transform perspectives surrounding documentary photography and what it means to run a successful business

https://www.studiolamuse.com
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