Why I quit Photography and Came Back Stronger - Cam Vaughne, EO86
Why I quit Photography and Came Back Stronger - Cam Vaughne, EO86  
Podcast: The MOOD Podcast
Published On: Tue Mar 25 2025
Description: “What are you passionate about outside of photography?”Two years after appearing as the first-ever guest on The MOOD Podcast, cultural photographer Cam Vaughne returns for a full-circle conversation that’s both deeply personal and universally relevant. Known for his culturally sensitive storytelling and ability to capture the essence of life in Bali and beyond, Cam has undergone significant transformation—both creatively and personally—since his first appearance. Cam opens up about how trauma, community, and a return to simplicity reshaped his photography. What follows is an honest, raw, and inspiring conversation about using your lens to document change—both in the world and in yourself.In this episode, we discuss:How personal hardship can reconnect you with your creative rootsWhy returning to shooting “just for fun” can reignite your passionThe impact of over-tourism and construction on local culture The power of community and storytelling in healing and rediscoveryFinding your unique voice by following what interests you outside of photographyWhy it’s okay to step away from social media—and how to grow without itLetting go of perfection: why raw moments trump curated shotsThe importance of staying true to your art and ignoring the noiseFind Cam's work on his IG channel:Instagram: @camvaughne__________________________________________________Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation!Support the showThank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can listen and watch full extended and ad-free episodes in my community - The MOOD Insiders - where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as meet with the community on book club weekly events, special guest features, bonus content, open forum access, free resources and so much more. The MOOD Insiders Communityhttps://www.mattjacob.co/insidersLearn with mehttps://mattjacob.co/learnMy Newsletterhttps://www.mattjacob.co/archiveWebsite:https://themoodpodcast.comSocials:IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay