Tag: artist stories

Photographer and academic Kate E. O’Hara talks about how growing up in New York, studying social science, and her love for poetry and music shape the way she sees the world. In this interview, she discusses her move from film to digital, her fascination with people and place, and how photography helps her explore connection, story, and understanding in both urban and natural spaces.

Ever catch yourself staring at your own work and thinking, “Is this even good enough?” Yeah, that little whisper isn’t imaginary. It’s self-doubt, and for women artists, it tends to crash the studio like an uninvited guest. You’ve probably tried ignoring it, scrolling past it, or telling yourself, “Just focus on the art.” But it sticks. And the more you push, the louder it gets. Here’s the twist, self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s more like a foggy mirror that makes you question what’s already right in front of you. That…