Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers

2026-04-02 · 107 min · 19 entities

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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://mattjacob.co/insiders
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://mattjacob.co/insiders
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://mattjacob.co/
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://mattjacob.co/insiders
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965
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Link in episode "Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers": https://mattjacob.co/

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The Chico Review destroyed my confidence. Then built it back... THIS IS PART 1 OF A 2 PART FEATURE ON CHICO REVIEW 2026 - SEE PART 2 NEXT WEEK. I arrived at the Chico Review 2026 thinking my work was ready. 10 formal reviews, 25 reviewers and speakers, publishers, curators, photographers and more — I was scrapping half of it by the end of day one. This is the first installment of 2, about my honest experience on what happened, what I learned, and why I'd do it all again without hesitation. In this video: What the Chico Review actually is (and who it's for) My 10 portfolio reviews: the breakthroughs, the brutal moments, and the one that made me cry Why cohesion matters more than individual images How the week changed my approach to sequencing, editing, and book-making What my project looks like now vs. what I brought to the table on day 1. About the Chico Review: The Chico Review is an annual photography portfolio review held in Chico Hot Springs, Montana. 80 photographers. Reviewers from Magnum, L'Artier, TIS Books, Deadbeat Club, Tresspasser, SFMOMA, The New Yorker, and many more. 6 days of formal reviews, informal conversations, and everything in between. It's one of the most respected portfolio review events in the world — and one of the most humbling. If you're a photographer questioning your work, your direction, or whether feedback is worth seeking — this one's for you. PART 2 DROPS NEXT WEEK — subscribe so you don't miss it. And for more deep, reflective photography conversations in the meantime, subscribe to The MOOD Podcast 🎙️ --- 📸 https://mattjacob.co 🎙️ https://themoodpodcast.com 📷 @mattyj_ay 📷 @the_moodpodcast Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Support the show _________________________________ Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can listen and watch full extended and ad-free episodes in my community - The MOOD Insiders - where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as meet with the community on book club weekly events, special guest features, bonus content, open forum access, free resources and so much more. Join The Community - extended episodes & bonus features https://www.mattjacob.co/insiders The App That Transformed My Art & Mind https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965 Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay