An injury changed everything for Taylor Picard — and it opened the door to more photographic expression.

When this hiking guide and photographer injured her foot in the Narrows of Zion, her fast-paced, adventure-filled life came to a halt. But in that stillness, Taylor found something unexpected: photography became a source of healing, grounding, and reconnection.

In this episode, we explore how presence, awe, and curiosity shaped Taylor’s creative recovery — and how the desert continues to inspire her work and her vision.

Whether you’ve felt stuck, burned out, or simply unsure of your next creative step, Taylor’s story is a reminder that your pace is perfect — and that meaningful growth often starts in the pause.

Highlights from this episode include:

• The story behind Taylor’s injury — and how it reshaped her creativity

• How she uses photography to ground herself in the present

• Why she’s drawn to small scenes, abstracts, and plant life

• Her canyon-crushing adventures in Death Valley

• Naturalist wisdom and the practice of seeing

• Letting go of perfectionism and embracing your own pace

• What’s next for Taylor, including ideas for women’s photo experiences in the wild

Learn more about Taylor: taylorpicard.com

Follow her on Instagram: @taylorpicardphoto

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