In this episode of Lens Republic, we sit down with photographer, visual artist and musician Nate Hill to talk about finding your creative voice and building a career around the things you're passionate about.Nate shares how he found his way into photography and digital art, how experimenting with photo manipulation helped him develop a style of his own, and the role Instagram and creative communities played in his journey.We also talk about the business side of being a creative—including pricing your work, dealing with clients who don't understand what's involved behind the scenes, knowing when to say no, and why you shouldn't be afraid to stand by your rates.Nate also takes us behind the scenes of his creative work with music, including the process of creating artwork for his band and how his visual practice connects with his music.Plus, we chat about social media, networking, being easy to work with, and how putting your work out there consistently can lead to opportunities you never expected—including working with Tool.In This Episode00:00 – Nate's creative journey & finding his visual style05:00 – Pricing creative work & knowing your worth12:30 – Social media, networking & unexpected opportunities16:00 – Music, visual art & creating work for his band19:20 – Dealing with clients, creative boundaries & standing by your rates26:00 – Nate's creative projects, books & advice for other photographers📸 Follow Lens Republic for more behind-the-scenes conversations, photography tips and interviews with creatives working in the music industry.Follow Lens Republic:Instagram: @lens.republicSkool Community: skool.com/lens-republic-5495Follow Monique:Instagram: @moniquepizzicaWebsite: moniquepizzica.comFollow Amanda:Instagram: @minniephotogWebsite: amandaleestarkeyphotography.comFollow Nate HillInstagram: @natehillEnjoying the podcast?If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you subscribed, left a review, and shared it with another photographer, videographer or creative. It really helps us reach more people in the music community.