In this episode of the Big Photo Hunt Podcast, Ken Deckinger sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Garrison Starr to talk about creativity, authenticity and how photographers can find their artistic voice.

From growing up in the South and facing rejection to building a career in Los Angeles, Garrison shares raw stories of resilience, faith and the healing power of music.

Whether you’re a photographer, musician or any kind of creative, this conversation is filled with inspiration on staying true to yourself and making art that matters.

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Garrison Starr on Instagram: @garrisonstarr

Garrison Starr on YouTube: @GarrisonStarr

Website: garrisonstarr.com

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In this episode I’m joined by van-life photography couple and Big Photo Hunt members Coni Gajardo and Aidan Breaux. We dive into how living in their van and traveling across North America has shaped their photography, the highs and lows of life on the road, and the creative opportunities that constant movement brings behind the lens.

From living in my driveway (yes, really) to photographing elk outside their window, chasing the Northern Lights in Canada, and spending three months shooting on the beaches of Baja — their van-life journey is equal parts inspiring and eye-opening.

If you’re curious about nomadic photography, van-life as a lifestyle or what it’s like to let go and explore, Coni and Aidan’s story is one you won’t want to miss.

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Instagram: @outdoors.mantra

YouTube: @OutdoorsMantra

Website: outdoorsmantra.com

Van-Life Build: Ford Transit Van Build Blog

Prints: Photo Prints

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Allan Henry has photographed over 600 major sporting events, including the PGA Tour, NBA, and MLB, and even earned Sports Illustrated’s Photo of the Year. Today though, he’s not just behind the camera. He’s also behind the gear as the Co-Founder of Atlas Packs, a high-performance camera backpack brand trusted by professional photographers and adventurers.

In this episode, Allan shares how he and his partner’s frustration with traditional camera bags led them to launch Atlas Packs. We talk about the new Atlas One line, building products with intention, and why community feedback shapes every design decision he makes.

Allan also explains why he never shoots just for fun, how he “cheats” using the Sony A9 III, and what truly separates professionals from amateurs. If you’ve ever debated gear versus instinct or wondered what it takes to build a business for photographers, this episode is packed with sharp insights, hard truths, and a few laughs too.

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Instagram: @atlaspacks
YouTube: @atlaspacks
Website: Atlas Packs & Atlas One

Atlas Packs Carryology Review

I'm starting a YouTube channel to share amateur photography tips and tricks, stories and learnings from the Big Photo Hunt. Don’t miss it - subscribe now to be notified when the channel launches. See you there! - Ken