Tragedy Academy

Tragedy Academy

The Tragedy Academy Podcast is a show that explores the human experience through the lens of tragedy and triumph. Our goal is to help listeners grow and thrive by sharing stories of real people who have experienced adversity and success.

Hosted by Jay Hicks, a veteran, voice artist, music producer, and multimedia artist, The Tragedy Academy Podcast provides a unique perspective on life's challenges and how to overcome them.

Our guests come from all walks of life and share their stories of struggle and triumph. We believe that our past does not define our future and that living authentically and purposefully is the key to a fulfilling life.

Through candid and humorous discussions, we explore societal divides and bridge gaps in understanding. We believe that laughter is the best fertilizer for the tree of knowledge, and that's why we bring you stories that will make you think, laugh, and inspire you to be a better person.

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June 3, 2024

Capturing True Essence: The Power of Photography with Elizabeth Snyder

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How many people stay out of family photographs because they are waiting to feel better about how they look?

Photographer Elizabeth Snyder joins Jay to talk about helping women feel comfortable enough to be present in front of a camera. She remembers discovering photography through her aunt's darkroom as a child and how that early experience grew into work centered on the person behind the portrait.

Elizabeth also shares parts of her experience with cancer and surgery, and the way those experiences shaped her relationship with her body. The conversation explores self-image, the expectations people carry into a photo session, and the value of leaving photographs that show you were here with the people you love.

What We Explore

Discovering photography in a family darkroom
Creating trust before taking a portrait
Body image and the pressure to look a certain way
Being present in your own family photographs
Elizabeth's experience with cancer and surgery
The emotional significance of a photograph
Creative work shaped by personal experience

About Elizabeth Snyder

Elizabeth Snyder is a portrait photographer based in Buffalo, New York. Her work focuses on helping women feel seen and comfortable in front of the camera.

Elizabeth: Elizabeth Snyder Photography

The Tragedy Academy

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Hosted by Jay Hicks.

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