EP 12: How Time Feels in the Creative Churn with Michael Durr

Episode 12: How Time Feels in the Creative Churn with Michael Durr

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this episode of Crafted Connections, I sit down with photographer, filmmaker, and North Indy Magazine publisher Michael Durr. Michael’s creative life has unfolded one connection, one project, one conversation at a time—and his story is a reminder that even the slow burns can lead to something big.

We talk about how it felt to go full-time freelance after years in the agency world, and how a single degree of connection led to a life-changing assignment: a photography trip to Antarctica. Michael shares what it’s been like to grieve the loss of his friend and mentor Kevin Raber, and why publishing a monthly magazine has taught him to respect creative churn—learning to meet the next deadline even when you'd like to keep noodling.

Here’s what this conversation reminds us: Some of the best creative breakthroughs come not in the rush, but in keeping the rhythm.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🗓 How time can feel slow and fast when you're building a creative career
🌎 The wild story of how Michael landed a gig in Antarctica through a single connection
📰 Why taking over North Indy Magazine challenged his creativity muscle with pacing and pressure
📸 From agency life to full-time freelance—what that transition really looked like
💔 Grieving the loss of a creative mentor and honoring the legacy they left behind

You Can Find Micheal:
🌐 Website: www.ripplemediaproductions.com
📸 Instagram: @instadurr

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