"Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous." - Bill Moyers

My name is Jeffery Saddoris and I have deep-dive conversations with creative people about what they do and why they do it.

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I recorded my first podcast in 2008. I was hooked and have been recording conversations ever since.

Process Driven

A podcast about creativity and what it means to those who do more than make art.

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In Between

Discussions connecting broad conversations to our everyday experiences.

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Iterations

An audio journal of observations and brief reflections around visual arts and creativity.

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The Latest.

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Craft & Vision
April 14, 2015

Craft & Vision Podcast: John Keatley

Craft & Vision
March 3, 2015

Craft & Vision Podcast: Valda Bailey

Everything, Process Driven
July 10, 2014

Process Driven 03: David duChemin

In addition to the shows listed above, I maintain an archive of my previous shows. Listen to them here.

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  • “Jeffery's conversations about the creative process are both inspiring and thought provoking. I look forward to every new episode as a new chance to delve into what it means to be a human, alive, and looking at the world around me. ”
    Tony A.
  • “It's not only a great introduction to the fundamentals, but there's a lot of stuff in here for experienced photographers as well. Photography by the Letter is the book that ought to have come with your camera. It's seriously a joy to look at.”
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    Professional Photographer
  • “Photography by the Letter is a visual treat — a superbly illustrated reference guide that will be loved by new photographers and a welcome addition to the book collection of many seasoned pros.”
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    Professional Photographer and Photography Instructor
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    Hugh Talman
    Staff Photographer, Smithsonian Institution Museum of American History
  • “Jeffery has painstakingly created a beautifully designed primer to help cut through the often jargon-heavy world of photography. This has instantly become my go-to recommend for photographers wanting to move from amateur to professional.”
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    Professional Photographer

FROM PROPAGANDA TO ABSTRACTS.

My mixed-media paintings are rooted in materials and inspired by artists like Robert Rauschenberg and Cy Twombly. My work combines multiple layers of chroma, emulsion transfers, ephemera, and found objects to create both literal and narrative depth.

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I'm sharing photographs on Instagram.

I'm an amateur in the best sense of the word and I've been taking pictures for more than 35 years.

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