Vanessa Rivera

The Creative Thread is a podcast about art, process, and the stories behind the work. Hosted by photographer Meg Loeks, each episode explores what drives people to create: where ideas come from, how artists find their voice, and what keeps them going when the work feels uncertain. Through conversat…

What happens when photography becomes a way to process trauma and healing? In this episode of The Creative Thread, I sit down with self-portrait artist Anj Olson to talk about the deeply personal stories behind her work. We discuss how creativity can become a way of making sense of difficult experi…

I sit down with underwater portrait photographer, Elizabeth Blank, to explore the stories that emerge beneath the surface. Our conversation goes far beyond the technical side of underwater photography. We discuss how working underwater requires patience, trust, and a willingness to surrender contro…