Join Cuban-American photographer Alain Gutiérrez as he shares his extraordinary journey from Cuba to photographing global icons like Barack Obama, Pope Francis, and the Rolling Stones. After walking away from his teaching career—and even calling himself a “bad photographer”—Alain transformed self-doubt into a masterclass in resilience and artistic growth.In this episode, Alain reveals the pivotal moments that elevated his photography, how humility became his superpower, and why connecting with fellow photographers propelled his career forward. If you’re eager to learn from someone who turned early struggles into iconic successes, this conversation is a must-listen.I'm starting a YouTube channel to share amateur photography tips and tricks, stories and learnings from the Big Photo Hunt. Don’t miss it - subscribe now to be notified when the channel launches. See you there! - Ken

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