We’re back in the studio and diving into one of our most personal and wide-ranging episodes yet—where photography, tech, and real life all collide.We kick things off with a hard truth about the creative industry: reliability beats raw skill, every time. From there, we unpack underwater shoots in Costa Rica, the weird joy of shooting Polaroids again, and why passion projects are often the key to staying in love with your craft long-term.We also get into the music that’s been fueling our edits lately—specifically Jonn Bellion’s new album—and how collaboration and fatherhood influence the kind of art we want to make. There's a surprisingly honest detour into what it means to be a “provider” in creative work, and how marriage, mortgages, and building a home studio shift your drive and your focus in the best way.Then it gets nerdy. Real nerdy. We’re talking dynamic range, built-in NDs, color profiles, and why learning your camera is still the best “upgrade” you can make. We break down ISO myths, talk about full-frame vs APS-C (again), and vent a little about Leica cult vibes and Netflix’s ridiculous gear restrictions.Later in the episode, we dig into TikTok’s “300 view jail,” what actually makes a video hook work, and why chasing algorithm trends is a creativity killer if you don’t know your audience. We also open up about wedding filmmaking realities, the cinematic crutches we’re trying to ditch, and how AI fits—or doesn’t—into the future of photography and video editing.We close it out with some thoughts on street photography, analog prints, and the value of making something physical in a digital world. If you're feeling burnt out, creatively stuck, or just want to nerd out about cameras *and* life—this one’s for you.🔗 Website: [https://www.cortandluke.com](https://www.cortandluke.com)📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/cortandluke](https://www.instagram.com/cortandluke)🎬 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@cortandluke?\_t=8r93xifpxqy&\_r=1](https://www.tiktok.com/@cortandluke?_t=8r93xifpxqy&_r=1)Hosted by: Luke Montgomery and Cort Letcher

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