Bonus Episode: Deanie Chen

Photo by Muriel Margaret

(Thanks for the help on this one, Todd Owyoung!) It’s kind of wild how intoxicating the idea of “quitting your day job to chase your dreams is.” As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that the glow of that idea becomes brighter rather than dimmer for many of us. But what about the realities of doing such a thing? Well, that’s something that photographer Deanie Chen knows all too well. Deanie is a photographer that largely focuses on musicians, traveling with them and documenting their moments both on stage and off. She’s toured with the likes of Lizzy McAlpine, Lawrence, and Mumford and Sons as they play some of the biggest stages around the world. Prior to dedicating her life to this, Deanie also studied law, passing the bar exam and working at a law firm. Though it might seem like a fantasy dripped in more glamour than you can imagine, the realities of such a path are far from easy; which is exactly what we chat about on today’s bonus episode.

After you hear the episode, be sure to check out Deanie’s work on her website and Instagram.