This show is for the ones who kept creating — even when the gigs dried up, the spark dimmed, or the world said,
“Be practical.” For anyone still trying to make something honest, even when it’s hard.
“Patrick Fore is a photographer and art director, and also the host of The Terrible Photographer, which is not a podcast for photographers. I mean it is, but it’s also for designers, filmmakers, writers, and yeah, podcasters. Anyone who makes things.
The Terrible Photographer is a personal, memoir-ish reflection on what it means to be a creative — especially as a freelancer. Patrick doesn’t rely on blasting you with tips or lifehacks; he uses beautiful storytelling — detailed accounts of his own career — to project big, thinky takeaways.”
— Lauren Passell, Podcast the Newsletter, founder of Tink Media
Listen now — and stay terrible.
Not another gear podcast. Not another influencer echo chamber.
This is for the ones who still give a damn.
The photographers who care more about meaning than metrics.
Who feel the creative high one day—and the crushing doubt the next.
Hosted by commercial photographer and author Patrick Fore, The Terrible Photographer Podcast explores the beautifully messy side of making images: the burnout, the late-night edits, the weird gigs, the existential spirals, and the rare, fleeting moments that make it all worth it.
We talk about:
Protecting your creative voice (especially from yourself)
Making honest work in a world built on filters and facades
Burnout, imposter syndrome, and staying inspired without faking it
Learning your craft—and when to unlearn it
Finding the balance between paid work and personal vision
Each episode is 15–20 minutes of sharp, story-driven reflection — perfect for the drive, the walk, or that quiet moment before a shoot.
No gear reviews.
No shallow hacks.
Just a reason to keep creating.
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