Margaret Soraya: Finding Your Creative Voice

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In this SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast episode, host Angela Nicholson chats with landscape and wedding photographer and workshop leader Margaret Soraya to discuss her creative journey. Margaret now lives on the remote Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, where she finds daily inspiration in the natural beauty around her.
Margaret paints a picture of her daily walks along the shoreline, taking in the sweeping coastal views. She discusses how moving to Harris full-time in early 2023 has allowed her to immerse herself in the landscape truly.
Margaret also shares how she first got into photography and studied it at university but left before completing her degree. Years later, when she had young children, she decided to start a professional photography business to earn additional income. She began with wedding photography but, over the past 20 years, has dabbled in many genres. More recently, Margaret has focused on landscape photography, which she describes as her true passion.
Margaret's early experiences with criticism as a student discouraged her from photography for many years. She believes this experience shaped how she now approaches critiquing others' work empathetically and positively. Margaret also discusses finding her confidence through self-awareness and understanding herself as an introvert.
Throughout the episode, Margaret provides thoughtful insights into her creative journey and how gaining perspective has allowed her to live life more aligned with her values.
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Chapters

1. Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Dropping out of university (00:04:18)

3. Starting a wedding photography business (00:10:36)

4. Finding your niche (00:26:57)

5. Introversion, creativity ad workshops (00:28:59)

6. Six from SheClicks (00:41:15)