EPISODE 7: STAYING TRUE TO OURSELVES WHEN CREATING
JOIN US FOR A ROUND TABLE WITH JOSE TUTIVEN AND DAN RUBIN AS WE DISCUSS STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF WHEN CREATING.
THE ROUND TABLE EXPLORES
Together we discuss the idea of staying true to yourself in an evolving world of likes, engagement and social media validation. Where is the line between staying true to yourself and creating in the environment of social media? Is there a true healthy balance between sharing art online and not compromising your true creative vision?
“I personally feel that when you sit down in front of the person, I think being transparent as much as possible is very important and being honest to yourself. You have to be able to not fear that you’re going to have rejection. If anything, be like this is who I am, this is what I’m about, and this is what I love to do. And if it doesn’t fit in the right or same box, then maybe I’m not the right fit. Your past and your life is what brought you to this point and to creating what you’re doing right now. This is experience in itself, and so I think that has a lot to do with your work in general. ”
MEET THE GUESTS
JOSE TUTIVEN (TUTES). Born in Ecuador and raised in NYC, Tutes is a Bronx based photographer, videographer and producer with a knack for capturing authentic moments and showcasing personal, intimate details through his portraiture and lifestyle work. An enthusiast and highly-engaged creative who is committed to making a difference and bringing value to every assignment/campaign. He has worked with numerous brands, agencies, prestige personalities and pioneered the use of Digital Content as a medium for creative expression in branding, marketing and documentation for companies such as Google, Lincoln Motors, Lyft, Oprah Winfrey, Nike, Movado, Coach And Many Others. He also enjoys being able to spend time on personal projects, traveling and collaborating with people and brands for greater causes. His work is known mostly for his warmth and energy. Success to Tutes is determined by how well your accomplishments satisfy your purpose.
DAN RUBIN. A designer, photographer, and creative director based in the United States and United Kingdom. Dan is an IPA Jury and WPO Academy member, co-curator of the portrait photography exhibition 100 | 50 | 1, and host of the Apple Event series Meet The iPhone Photographer. Dan speaks at conferences worldwide including The Photography Show, South by Southwest, UX London, and WPPI, and consults on topics including product design, user experience, photography, brand communication, art direction, and more for startups and established brands around the world. One of Instagram's earliest beta-testers and a speaker at the world's first mobile photography conference, Dan travels the globe on photographic commissions for select clientele including American Express, The Guardian, Land Rover, The Macallan, Nissan, RedBull, Travel + Leisure, and more.