Magdalena Wosinska (@magdawosinskastudio), a photographer and author known for her intimate celebrity portraits and skate photography, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the evolution of her creative career over three decades. In this episode, Magda shares how growing up in communist Poland shaped her fearless approach to art, including her decision to create "The Magdalena Experience" (@themagdalenaexperience), a nude photography series that both empowers and complicates her commercial career. Host Ross Borden explores Magda's unconventional path from touring with a metal band while pursuing photography dreams to shooting major brand campaigns, and diving into her recent struggles with industry ageism. Magda offers candid advice about dealing with constant rejection, maintaining artistic integrity while paying bills, and why she believes older creatives deserve more recognition than "the new young hot thing." Whether you're navigating creative industry challenges or seeking inspiration for authentic self-expression, this conversation provides rare honesty about the unglamorous side of pursuing art as a lifelong career. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 Introduction to Magdalena Wosinska 01:54 From Poland to Arizona: Early Life and Immigration 02:29 Moving to LA for Skate Photography 03:52 Breaking Into Professional Photography 04:37 The Challenge of Age in Creative Industries 06:16 Assisting Photographers and Career Evolution 08:20 Advice for Photographers at Different Career Stages 11:54 Separating Commercial and Artistic Work 12:39 The Magdalena Experience: Art and Self-Expression 16:00 Creative Self-Portrait Techniques 17:24 Directing Celebrities and Portrait Photography 20:03 Portrait Photography Tips and Techniques 21:58 Street Photography Ethics and Documentation 24:12 Career-Defining Projects and Photos 25:24 Working with Joaquin Phoenix 28:43 Three Countries to Live In 29:09 Future Projects and Career Evolution