043 - When Life Becomes Art Itself w/ Tejas.

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by photographer Tejas, whose work has quietly become some of the most thoughtful and distinctive in the wedding and documentary space.In this conversation, we talk about the long arc of becoming an artist, the discipline of creating before sharing, and how to build a body of work that actually means something. Tejas shares how he discovered photography in high school, the years he spent studying the craft, and the personal projects that continue shaping the way he sees the world.We dig into the tension between service and artistry, why personal work matters for creative growth, and how reflection, curiosity, and relationships have shaped his approach to both photography and life. From documenting a deeply personal project between India and Pakistan to developing systems for archiving and revisiting his work, Tejas reminds us that meaningful work takes time.What We Cover:Why many artists need years of creating before they’re ready to shareHow studying film and darkroom work shaped his approach to craftWhy revisiting old work is key to developing your voiceThe role of personal projects in stronger client workThe story behind his India–Pakistan documentary projectConnect with Tejas:Website: https://weddingsbytejas.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tejasphotos/Connect with Us:Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings:https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-courseApply for the Mastermind Program:https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coachingInstagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjenChapters:(00:00) Introduction to Tejas(04:00) Discovering photography and early training(10:00) Learning the craft and artistic foundations(15:00) Finding your voice through reflection(23:00) Service vs. artistry in weddings(33:00) Systems, film, and workflow(42:00) India–Pakistan documentary project(55:00) The purpose of meaningful art(01:01:00) Mentorship and lifelong learningKeywords:wedding photography, documentary photography, creative process, artistic voice, personal projects, photography education, film photography, creative growth, storytelling, intentional creativity