#4: Ryan Varga - On Photography, Why Art is a Skill, and the Value of Craft

<p>Ryan Varga is a lifestyle photographer living in Denver Colorado. He's done work for brands like Nike and Lululemon Athletica. He's developed this avenue of creative expression while working a full-time job in the tech industry, and is currently exploring his own identity through the craft.</p><p>Tommy and Dusty talk to him about why having a creative outlet is so valuable to him, and why he would continue to take pictures even if no one ever saw a single photo.</p><p>You can follow Ryan's work on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryceroni/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ryceroni</a> or on his website: <a href="https://www.ryceroni.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ryceroni.com</a></p><p><strong>Finding Ourselves Question of the Week: </strong>What are you wearing when you feel your best? What do you always regret wearing?</p><p><strong>Tommy's Recommendation:</strong> Wake Forest Cafe, <a href="https://www.blackwhiteroasters.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black &amp; White Coffee Rosters</a></p><p><strong>Dusty's Recommendation: </strong>Watch all the Coen brother's movies in order, from Blood Simple to Buster Scruggs. </p><p>Ryan's Recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Shipping-Creative-Work/dp/0593328973/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RXWADYHMFW6Y&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+practice+seth+godin&amp;qid=1608215174&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=The+Practice%2Cstripbooks%2C317&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Practice: Shipping Creative Work</em> </a>by Seth Godin</p><p>Books recommended in this podcast include: <a href="https://www.navalmanack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Almanack of Naval Ravikant</a> by Eric Jorgenson, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto/dp/0812979680" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Antifragile</a> by Nassim Taleb</p>