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Sophie Elgort on Why You Need to Be an Original, What it Takes to be a Successful Photographer, and How She's Championing Diversity Behind the Lens

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Episode • Jul 12, 2020 • 45m

Sophie Elgort is a photographer, filmmaker, and artist who has been featured internationally. She has worked with global brands and clients like Kylie and Kendall Jenner, and of course, her brother Ansel. As the co-founder of the non-profit, Through Our Lens, Sophie provides mentorship to teen girls of color, giving them the all-important access and the tools they need to get photography experience.  In this episode, you will learn what it takes to be an image creator, why critique classes are essential to your craft, and why she believes in lifelong learning.