Around the Lens: Recent Episodes
David J. Murphy
The Internet's only live, weekly, visual journalism roundtable dicussion podcast. Each week we bring on new and interesting subject matter experts to talk about the news, topics and gear that affect the photojournalism, broadcast journalism and documentary filmmaking career fields. Learn more about the show, continue the discussion or discover our various social media outlets at www.aroundthelens.com.
This week we interview Steven Puri.
https://www.thesukha.co/media
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In this special Indy Shorts Film Festival special edition episode, I interview filmmakers from three different short films. Joining me for this episode are: Jonny Durgan, G.S.W.Tanguy Pichon and Kevin McNally, PlasterHal Kirkland, Please & Thank You!I also had the opportunity to interview Dylan Holloway from the documentary Tomorrow's Too Late, which details his transition into manhood. Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
I interview Matthew and Joely Engelbert, writer/director and star of What Tomorrow Brings.Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
On this episode of AtL Interview, we welcome the producer and director of Harvest, Natalie Baszile and Hyacinth Parker.
Welcome to the AtL After Show for Spider Noir, the new Amazon Prime series. Each week, we'll discuss episodes of the show. This week, Dave and Leon Nolan discuss episode one of the new series set in the Spider-Verse.
In this interview, we welcome Njedeh Anthony, writer/producer/director of Yellow Broken Road.
My interview with the Possibilities director, Bill Sarine, and producer Brian Tony Stephens, who is Assistant Vice President of Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind.
Interview with writer/producer/director Doug Bremner and his film The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg.
Enjoy this short interview with another Tribeca-premiering director, Philip Byron, who joined me to talk about his film, Spin Wars, which details the rise and fall of spin cycle classes.
On this episode, we speak to the director, Tristan Loraine, and the lead actress, Tegan Grace Muggeridge, from the short film A Girl Called Alice. The film delves into the seedy underbelly of cell phone theft in London in order to shine a light on a real problem plaguing the UK. Watch the trailer for the short here: https://vimeo.com/1171394832Learn more about the film and where it will be showing here: https://agirlcalledalice.com/
Ran Ran Wang, the director of the Tribeca premiering short film I Think About Killing You, talks with us about the film and her inspirations and motivations as a filmmaker.
The film can be seen on June 11 and 13 in NYC as part of the Tribeca Film Festival.
Go here for tickets: https://tribecafilm.com/films/i-think-about-killing-you-2026
In this Tribeca interview, we welcome the filmmakers behind the short film DISC, which premiered at the festival on June 5. I had a rousing discussion with the film's director, Blake Winston Rice, and the writer, Blake Rice.
There are still two more showings of the film on June 13 and 14. Buy tickets here: https://tribecafilm.com/films/disc-2026
Former supermodel Monika "Jac" Jagaciak and director Branislav Jankic talk about their Tribeca film White Belt.
On this episode of AtL Interview, I interview the filmmakers behind the AI-generated film Roar, directed by Jesse Weglein, and the Egyptian film 32B, directed by Mohamed Taher.
My interview with Nani Sahra Walker about her movie Shakti. Watch the movie here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GQ2CF8SW/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
I interview Eddie Sanchez about his documentary film Mexicanamerican, which is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival.To buy tickets for the film, click here: https://tribecafilm.com/films/mexicanamerican-2026
This week we welcome four filmmakers to talk about their short films. First up are Welcome to the Cyber Rodeo, by Australian writer/director Jim Muntisov and produced by Mark Day, and A Hand to Hold, by director Philip Clyde-Smith and writer/executive producer Eliza Power.
Joe Battaglia and Johnny Bivera join the roundtable.
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On this week's episode of Around the Lens, Zach interviews Raymond Telles, director of American Agitators.
In this AtL REEL Review, David J. Murphy discusses his experience with the new Backrooms movie by director Kane Parsons. The review includes both a non-spoiler section and a spoiler section. Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
This week, we talk with videographer and content supplier Ford Fisher. Fisher created News2Share (https://news2share.com/) more than a decade ago to supply raw footage of major events to interested parties. His footage has been used in TV shows and Academy Award-winning films.Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
On this week's episode, Zach speaks to Michael Premo about his gripping documentary film, Homegrown.
On this week's episode, we speak to two entrepreneurs who left stable, secure jobs in the visual journalism industry to try to strike out on their own. Mike Fahey built Fahey Communications, a PR agency, and Scott Proposki became a consultant and educator after building his own seven-figure business. Learn about these two men and what drove their ambition and success. To learn more about Scott:
https://thecamerafocusmethod.kit.com/
To learn more about Mike:
https://www.faheycomm.com/
This week, we interview documentarian Ben Wolf about his film Changing Lanes. Learn more about the film here: www.changinglanesdoc.com
This week, we spoke to Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan for a one-on-one interview about her life and career. She's primarily worked as a journalist for organizations like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Her work has also led to her involvement in multiple Netflix documentaries, including the James Beard-winning series Rotten and the film Poisoned. Additionally, she's an acclaimed podcast creator of the show Computer Freaks, which is all about the birth of the internet. Since being laid off by Inc., she's worked independently as an advisor and consultant, helping corporate clients and entrepreneurs with their video, podcast, and written storytelling needs. Furthermore, she's created a video series with Columbia Business School and is teaching storytelling and business pitching for Iona University. She is open to work and always seeking clients, so if there is a skill or service you need advice on, reach out to her, and she can help you with it.
Filmmaker Michael Kellman drops by the table and says more about his movie Say Less, a coming-of-age tale about a brother and sister and the dark family secrets they uncover during a night hanging out with their friends at a party. Buy or Rent the film on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4bRJihq
This week, we spoke to Michael Nigor about his career in photojournalism and documentary filmmaking. We discussed his most recent documentary film, Iced Out of America, found here: https://therealnews.com/iced-out-of-america.
Dave and Zach discuss the Michael Premo documentary HOMEGROWN, which follows right-wing activists in the lead-up to January 6th. Subscribe to hear the interview with the director, Michael PremoYou can watch it now at https://homegrown.film/Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
On this week’s show, we spoke to photojournalists Michael Brochstein & Scott Strazzante. Michael talked about his experience covering the State of the Union and what goes into photographing such a high-profile event. We also discussed the recent developments in the Nick Ut defamation lawsuit and our thoughts on the film that triggered it, Netflix’s The Stringer. The episode concluded with a discussion of Photo Mechanic and its integration of C2PA and how that might help support content authenticity in an AI-driven future.
This week, we welcomed Preston Keres to the program, who spoke in depth about his time in the military as a Navy photojournalist. We also touched on a number of hot-button issues in the world of visual journalism, including:💾 The rising prices of RAM and memory cards are due to the prevalence of AI data centers.👓 The role smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Metas are having in documentation. ⛸️ And the ice skater who is making headlines for his ability to film while skating during the Olympics. Let us know what you thought of the episode and our views on these topics. Do you agree or disagree with our points? Let us know either way!
This week, we talk to actor, writer and director Dan Meyer and former co-host Travis Keyes. The main point of discussion is Dan's new film, Bulls, and the film industry in general. Bulls is available to buy or rent here: https://geni.us/bullsWebsite - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
This week's spirited discussion delved into the recent Washington Post layoffs, the future of photojournalism, and Super Bowl coverage. Another high-level discussion about important topics in the world of visual journalism!Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
This week, we talk about NGOs and AI with Jason Houston. Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
C.S. joins us this week to talk about his photographic adventures documenting the protests in Minneapolis.
On this week's episode of Around the Lens: Roundtable Discussions, we welcome back Gary Hershorn and Ben Brody. During the episode, they discuss the viability of photojournalism as a profession, the speed at which photo editors receive content from events, and the art of capturing beautiful sunrise and sunset photos.
Gary Hershorn - https://garyhershorn.photoshelter.com/index
Ben Brody - https://www.photobrody.com/
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On this week's episode of AtL Interviews, we talk with filmmaker Michael Dahan about his new film Yes Repeat No. https://www.yesrepeatnofilm.com/
In this week's episode of Reel Reviews, Zach and Dave review The Stringer, the controversial Netflix documentary that questions the authorship of the famous Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press "Napalm Girl" photo. Let's just say, the pair have diverging viewpoints on the film.
On this week's episode, we welcome back guest former Marine combat photographer Matthew Callahan, who spoke to us about his unique lighting setups for broadcast news, how he decompresses after a shoot, and what he found memorable in the worlds of photography, photojournalism, and filmmaking. Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
On this week's episode of Around the Lens Roundtable Discussions, our guests Mark Johnson and Rick Friedman discuss teaching photojournalism and photography in an era of low job prospects and heavy AI usage. They talk about the real-world impacts they're seeing from the teaching side and the surprising results. They also discuss The Stringer and their estimation of the film and its verdict around Nick Ut's authorship of the Napalm Girl photo.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Newcomb on Around the Lens Interviews the other day. We talked about the struggles filmmakers face in raising money to make their visions a reality. The one thing Ron emphasised the most about money as it relates to filmmaking is that it isn't a problem, it is THE PROBLEM that filmmakers must overcome to be successful. We also talk about the Concept Compass Filmmaker Bootcamp that Ron and his team run, which I had the opportunity to attend. This bootcamp equips the unitiated with the tools they need to succeed when packaging and pitching a project for investment or funding.
Check out an insightful interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=iQAzlDkzC_A&feature=youtu.be
Or your podcast platform of choice.
Learn more about the Concept Compass,
https://theconceptcompass.com/
or Ron's production company, The Forge Studios
https://www.theforgestudios.com/
This week, David J. Murphy and Zach Roberts invite panelist B.P. Miller and newcomer Michael Dahan to discuss topics such as how they pre-game for a shoot, how they have transitioned to different careers over time, and the recent potential merger between WB and Netflix or Paramount.
Zach and Dave discuss the film Love + War, a stirring documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lindey Addario.
On this week's episode, we invite Joe Giordano and Daniel Dreyfus to the program to talk about the resurgence of film, shooting fires and protests, and documentary films we either have seen or want to see in 2025.
After far too long, Around the Lens is BACK! The show you know and love featuring a wide variety of guests and topics, is back with a new title, "Roundtable Discussions." You might be asking, "Why change the show name?" Well, here's why: Around the Lens is more than just one show; it's a platform for visual creatives in photography, photojournalism, documentary, and narrative filmmaking to gather and discuss various aspects of our craft. This show, Roundtable Discussions, is just that: a group discussion about one or more topics that deserve introspection and analysis. The topic might be highly relevant and newsworthy, or it might be an evergreen topic that we're all just eager to discuss. Either way, we welcome you on this journey and hope you'll join us each week.
In this week's episode, we're joined by long-time AtL alums, Jamie Rose and Mike "Sharky" James. These guests, who have been with the show since the beginning, join co-hosts David J. Murphy and Zach Roberts for a riveting discussion about the effects and impacts of generative AI in the worlds of photography and photojournalism.
Links to subjects discussed in this episode:
AI: The New Nuclear Option - https://youtu.be/3df6rcsd2eY?si=YILYmma3tZFFTR5N
Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide - https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/tech/openai-chatgpt-teen-suicide-lawsuit
Renowned commericial photographer Anthony Dawton speaks about his latest book Edge of Hope: The Rohingya Refugee Camp at Cox's Bazar. To purchase this book and support the effort to help the Rohingyan refugees, click here: https://www.accartbooks.com/us/book/edge-of-hope/
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David J. Murphy, Zach D. Roberts and Mark Doyle discuss consent, Thanksgiving, Black Friday deals and Mark and Zach's recent work.
On this week's episode of Around the Lens, episode 251, the first episode in a year, David J. Murphy, Zach Roberts and Matthew Callahan discuss various topics related to the world of visual information.
On this week's episode we interview Anthony Dawton, an award winning London based photographer with extensive experience of working overseas for NGOs, photographing in refugee camps and disaster areas. Anthony is also the author of Not London, a photo book showcasing portraits of homelessness around London, which came out earlier this month and is available for purchase at notlondon.uk.
Websites of note:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-58639151
www.notlondon.uk
www.waterstones.com/book/notlondon/anthony-dawton//9781843682080 www.dawton.com/
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On this month's episode of Depth of Field we welcome four former service members who each worked in the visual journalism career field, Michael Strand, Matthew Callahan, Bennie J. Davis III, Brien Aho. Hear them talk about their experience in the military, why they chose to leave and where their career and experience in visual journalism took them after leaving.
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Around the Lens presents In a Flash, our weekly news show with David J. Murphy and Travis Keyes.
After the episode was over the guests of the AtL Depth of Field - Concert Photography talked for about an hour about a variety of topics. The conversation was so stimulating that we turned it into a whole other episode.
Around the Lens presents Depth of Field, a monthly panel discussion podcast featuring experts from the world of photography, filmmaking and visual journalism. Each month, different panelists will discuss issues and topics that are important to those in our career field. This month, Mark Doyle moderates a panel on concert photography with Zack Lane, Kevin Wilson (kevinrcwilson.com) and Jenn Devereaux (www.JennDPhotography.com).
Around the Lens and 10 Frames Per Second are proud to present a new joint effort focused on discussing everything related to photo books called Photo Flip. Each month we'll bring on new authors, collectors and industry insiders to discuss photo books and the news surround them. The show is hosted by long time Around the Lens guest Joe M. Giordano, his co-host from their show 10 Frames Per Second Elena Volkova, and AtL founder and host, David J. Murphy.
On this, the first, episode of their new show, they welcome Geoff Livingston, a part-time street and event photographer to talk about his new photo book, #NotMyPresident. The book showcases stories and photos from protests related to both Donal Trump's campaign for president and subsequent presidency. During our discussion we talk about his inspiration for the new book, some of his editing decisions and his thoughts about the Biden administration.
Bruce Byers (www.brucebyers.com), host a panel discussion about covering the COVID virus with Prof. William Snyder, Interim Program Director, Advertising Photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Photographic Arts & Sciences, and two students from RIT, Traci Westcott and Brittainy Newman.
On this week's episode of Around the Lens: In a Flash, a weekly video, photo and visual journalism news show, Travis Keyes and David J. Murphy discuss the top stories of 2020, new copyright law, our predictions for 2021, Canon rumor news, innovations in sensors, drones and Nikon. Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/aroundthelens. Find all our social media outlets at aroundthelens.com and share your thoughts on the show.
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Top Stories of 2020 according to PetaPixel - https://petapixel.com/2020/12/31/the-10-most-popular-petapixel-posts-of-2020/
4:17 - Small Claims for Copyright: The CASE Act Becomes Law - https://www.rangefinderonline.com/news-features/industry-news/small-claims-for-copyright-the-case-act-becomes-law/
7:56 - New Camera Predictions in 2021 - https://fstoppers.com/gear/what-new-camera-equipment-can-we-expect-see-2021-540924 13:20 Curved camera sensors are now commercially ready - https://www.dpreview.com/news/7542036825/french-startup-is-preparing-its-curved-cmos-image-sensor-for-mass-production
15:04 - Canon replacing the shutter button! - http s://www.slrlounge.com/canon-is-replacing-the-shutter-button-with-a-touchpad
18:23 - Chinese drone company DJI added to U.S. economic blacklist - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/18/us-adds-chinese-drone-company-dji-to-economic-blacklist-.html
21:29 - Nikon Halting its Camera Production in Japan - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/18/us-adds-chinese-drone-company-dji-to-economic-blacklist-.html
24:20 - Outro
- Women Photograph chooses their photos of the year www.womenphotograph.com
- Dell XPS 17 Review https://petapixel.com/2020/12/12/dell-xps-17-review-a-photo-editing-powerhouse-with-a-stunning-display/
- Resolutions/52-week Photo Challenge https://www.clondon.me/blog/52weeks0
- Adobe’s Earnings Soar, It Plans to Invest Further in A.I. Editing https://petapixel.com/2020/12/11/as-adobes-earnings-soar-it-plans-to-invest-further-in-a-i-editing/
- Adobe tries to re-earn trust https://petapixel.com/2020/12/10/adobes-tech-eroded-the-publics-trust-in-photos-now-theyre-trying-to-fix-it/
- Google built a rig with dozens of cameras and hundreds of LED lights to make Portrait Lighting possible on Pixels https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/11/google-built-a-rig-with-dozens-of-cameras-and-hundreds-of-led-lights-to-make-portrait-lighting-possible-on-pixels/
Travis Keyes and David J. Murphy discuss the photo news of the week.
Arecibo Observatory
Verizon Positions its New Unlimited Cloud Storage as a Google Photos Replacement
Camera Battery Reinvented
AP publishes best photos of 2020
This Device Can Charge Four Different Camera Batteries at the Same Time
A computer predicts your thoughts, creating images based on them
Check out the newest show from Around the Lens called In a Flash, a news show dedicated to news about the photography, photojournalism, videography and filmmaking communities. This week's episode is hosted by David J. Murphy (www.djmphoto.com) and Travis W. Keyes (www.traviswkeyes.com) who discuss the following stories:
Photokina Shuttered Indefinitely Due to the Crashing Camera Market
Nikon to Release Two New DSLRs, Several F-Mount Lenses in 2021: Report
NPPA Requests the CDC Include Photojournalists in Early COVID-19 Vaccine Phase
Google stopping unlimited high quality photo uploads on June 1, 2021
Apple M1 Chip: Let's Talk!
Gun-Toting Couple Sues Photographer, Demands Copyright to Viral Photo
0:00 – Musical Intro
0:20 – Dave's Intro
1:06 – Talking about Zach Roberts
1:53 – Talking about Ron Hamilton
5:06 – Talking about Travis Keyes
7:17 – Talking about Evelyn Hockstein
10:55 – Evelyn chooses a mirrorless camera
14:10 – Guest 1 – Mike “Sharky” James
15:23 – Guest 2 – Jamie Rose
19:14 – Guest 3 – Bruce Byers
20:37 – Topic 1 – State of the Show
26:03 – Future of the Around the Lens
30:15 – Topic 2 – New Canon 70-200mm and 50mm lenses
1:10:47 – Topic 3 – 20 Years in the Future
1:25:18 – Outros an Guest Plugs
1:27:48 – Final Outro from Dave
Guests: Jamie Rose, Mike “Sharky” James, Bruce Byers
TOPIC 1: The future of Around the Lens.
- After five years and 250 episodes, AtL is coming to an end. But this isn’t the end of AtL as a platform, and this isn’t the end of content, podcasts or otherwise. No, this is a new beginning for the platform, and will usher in a new era of programs dedicated to discussing the news, topics and gear related to visual journalism, photo journalism, filmmaking, photography, videography, photo books and so much more in new and exciting ways.
- In the next few months you’ll begin to see a new series of shows appearing on the platform. They be specifically targeted and related to topics that hopefully interest and affect you. We’re currently working on a tight and consise, get in and get out, news show. Furthermore, we are going to be bringing new voices to AtL with a diversity focused panel discussion show. Additionally, we’ll be doing a show dedicated to photo books and their impact on society. Finally, as we always have, we’ll continue to do one-on-one interviews with interesting voices in our career field.
- It’s an amazing time to be at AtL, and we hope you’ll join us as we say goodbye to the old and hello to the new.
TOPIC 2: Canon 70-200mm f/4 and a $200 nifty 50mm f/1.8 to their line ups
- Two new lenses have been released by Canon for their RF mount cameras, the 50mm f/1.8 and the 70-200mm f/4.
- What do we think of these new lenses? How do they fit into Canon’s current lens lineup? How does this lens line up stack up against Nikon and Sony?
- What are your go to lenses? If you had to choose one lens for the rest of your life which one would it be? What kind of innovations do you want to see in the lens market going forward?
TOPIC 3: Covering the 2020 Election
- Hopefully by the time we discuss it well have an idea who our president will be, but regardless, many of us have been capturing the election, and the many, many events surrounding it. Let’s talk about our experiences.
- No matter who won, the political landscape will never be the same. How do your think things will either change or be different over the next four years?
FINAL TOPIC: The last twenty years have radically changed the world of photography and photojournalism, what do you think the next 20 years will bring?
Guests: J.M. Giordano, Daniel Dreifuss
Topics:
Following Investigation, Magnum Photos Suspends David Alan Harvey for One Year
Megadap, world’s first AF adaptor for manual lenses
Is a printed portfolio really necessary? This photographer shows his process for creating a printed portfolio, but at the end of the day, does a printed portfolio really matter? When was the last time you had a printed portfolio?
Guest: Bruce Byers
Topics:
Photoshop unveils new AI features
- Photoshops new AI portrait features allow for dynamic and dramatic manipulation of faces to include the ability to change the direction the face is looking, the direction the eyes are looking, the age of subject and their overall happiness or how angry they are among other features.
- What do we think of these new capabilities? Are we scared by how good these features are at making manipulation so easy?
- How do we think features like this will affect societies overall ability to trust and believe authentic and honest photos being created by visual journalists? Do we think this innovation will make our jobs harder, or will it just be another in the many innovations that have overall made scrutiny of images and the sources they come from that much more important.
DJI Releases the Pocket 2
- DJI has unveiled the sequel to the mini gimbal camera, the Pocket 2. This camera improves on it predecessor in many ways and make a gimbal camera easily accessible and pocketable.
- Does DJI’s new camera intrigue you at all? Would you consider adding something like this to your kit? Did you own the Pocket 1, would you consider upgrading?
- Does a device like this really have a place in a world with in body image stabilization, electronic stabilization, digital stabilization and stabilization in post?
Photographing Women in Public is “Gender-Based Violence”
- In an opinion piece for the NY Daily News, Jean Son claims that people photographing women on the street without their consent are somehow performing a form of “gender-based violence,” and she is working with councilmen in NYC to restrict such acts.
- While I think we can all agree that this kind of case will go nowhere, and that the 1st amendment will protect photographers, what does it say about our society that a case like this even exists? How do we feel about Son’s opinion on the issue? Is this even an issue?
- Additionally, in some cases Son has been able to get police to get photographers to delete their photos. How is this even ethical? What would you do if a police officer told you to delete your photos? If you were in that situation would you stand your ground or just delete on the moment knowing you’ll probably be able to recover them later if necessary?
Topics:
- Nikon Z6 II, Z7 II
– Worth the upgrade? 2. A Frame by Frame account –
– It’s rare that we see another visual journalists frames from the photoshoot. What do the 71 frames from the recent Denver protest shooting tell us about the photographer, their mindset and the body of work created. 3. What can we learn from Pete Souza’s career.
– Pete Souza was a legend in the industry, and while I’m sure many of us would love to be a White House photographer for the president, few of us ever will. That being said, what can we learn from Pete’s career and how can we apply it to what we do? Also, what would be a similar by more accessible version being the President’s photographer.
Guests: Josh Edelson - https://twitter.com/joshedelson- https://edelsonphotography.com/- https://www.instagram.com/joshedelson... Chris Stoltz - https://www.instagram.com/stoltz_photos/- https://christopherstoltz.com/
Topics:
Nikon – Let’s talk about the upcoming nikon announcements.
More Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II rumored specifications
Snappr – Let’s talk about this new photographer on demand service.
https://www.snappr.com/
Mistakes – Check out this article and video on mistakes. Do any of the five listed resonate with you? What were some mistakes that you experienced in your career?
These Five Mistakes Can Hold Back Your Photography Career
Guests: Alex Tetreault, Seth Porges
Topics:
Engineer makes ultrarealistic recreations of real world enviromments
- An engineer made ultrarealistic setting for practicing photography in his free time.
- What do we think of these creations?
- Could this type of product be used as an effective teaching tool for either photography or filmmaking?
Facebook responds to Netflix doc “The Social Dilemma”
- In a rare move, Facebook has responded to a documentary about its platform and the tools used to keep users engaged with its content.
- What do we think of Facebook’s response?
- What do we think of the Netflix documentary?
Being stopped from taking photos with professional camera
- A photographer was stopped from using his professional DLSR camera in a public place, even though someone with smartphone would not be stopped from taking photos.
- What are our thoughts on these type of prohibitive photo policies? Is it fair to limit professional cameras and tripods from public areas?
- in the article the photographer mentions the concept of “fair social media use,” like that’s a thing that actually exists. How angry does it make you to know that there are people who think that there is some sort of fair use associated with social media?
Guest: Jenn Ackerman
Topic 1: Estee Lauder Hires ISS for Photoshoot
- The International Space Station is now open to commercialism and space tourists with the introduction of the first product ad being photographed on the space station for $128,000.
- What are our thoughts on this new venture? Does it demean space exploration? What do you think will be the next product advertised in space? Would you take a trip up to the ISS if you had the money to pay for it?
Topic 2: Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
- Our guest this week is part of a husband and wife couple that run their business together. How did they get started working with one another and what can they say about the nature of working in a team? How does one find teammates in what is normally a pretty solitary business? What kind of both good and bad experiences have we had with teammates?
Topic 3: Sony to Release 50MP A9
- Looks like Sony is rising to the challenge presented by Canon with the R5 by potentially releasing their own 8K shooter. What does this latest A9 camera mean for Sony, the A9 series and mirrorless cameras in general?
Guest – Brad Smith
Topic – Photographing Pro Wrestling
- Pro wrestling is a interesting subject matter to cover. Part stage play, part athletic showcase, part circus show. What are some things to consider before photographing a match? What is the hardest part to capture during a performance? How much work is done before hand to sure the best shots and angles.
Topic – Consulting
- What does it take to be a photography consultant? Why would someone pay you for your skills and experience? How does one get into the profession?
Gear – GoPro Unveils the Hero9 Black with 5K Video, Hypersmooth 3.0, and More
- Why does GoPro still make cameras at this point? Most people have a GoPro from years ago that that still works just fine.
Guest: Maysun
News – Freelance Photographers Now Exempt from CA’s Controversial AB 5
- California Gov. Gavin Newsome recently signed a law to prevent freelance photographers from having to be considered employees if a company hires them too many times. Is this a good thing or a bad thing, why or why not?
Topic – Balancing Artistic Capabilities
- How does one transition from stills to documentary, or film making, cinematography and art? How does one find balance between all these different artistic endeavors.
Gear – Sony A7c Impressions
- Leaked photos and specs of Sony’s new A7c show an affordable and powerful fill frame mirrorless. How does this camera compare with similar cameras like the recently released Panasonic S5 and others.
Guests: B.A. Van Sise, Graeme Jennings, David Butow
Topic – Political Photography
Let’s talk about covering political photography in D.C. and how it has changed in the past decade. What have been the biggest changes in the past 10 years? How has the new administration affected the way politics are covered in D.C.? How do you think coverage of politics will change in the next administration? How has COVID affected how you work?
News – Whitney faces backlash over photo exhibit debacle
This article brings up a lot of good newsworthy topics. Although legal, should the Whitney have acquired images for an exhibit through a charity? Should the charity have placed a license on images it sold to prevent museums from using their images in the way they wanted to do? Should photographers even donate their work for charities?
Gear – Panasonic Unveiles the S5
The S5, their newest and cheapest full frame mirrorless was just officially announced. What are our thoughts on this new camera. What are our thoughts on the recent full frame mirrorless revolution? What camera are we using? What camera did we start our career using? How has the evolution of gear affected your career and ability to do your job? Has it helped or hindered you?
Guest: Jennifer Osborne
News: Google Images’ “Licensable” Badge Lets Photographers Sell Their Work
- Google is testing a new licensing badge in Google Images to allow people to buy a license for an image directly through the search tool. Do you think this is a good or bad idea? Would you sell your work this way? How do you sell or license your work typically?
Topic: Matt Granger Sells his Entire Nikon Line Up
- Matt Granger was a prolific Nikon shooter and supported the platform for many years, but now recently has decided to sell his whole Nikon kit. I recently did the same with my Panasonic kit for the new Canon R5. Have you ever sold you’re whole kit to switch to new system? What was the experience like? How do you sell your stuff? Do you think you have too much gear?
Gear: DJI Osmo Mobile 4
- Does this new variation on the DJI Osmo Mobile intrigue you? Would you use this gimbals? Do you use gimbals in your work? Do we even need gimbals considering how incredible our phones and the latest crop of cameras are at stabilization?
Seth Porges, co-director and producer of HBO Max-exclusive documentary Class Action Park, sat down to talk to Around the Lens host David J. Murphy about his life and career, the making of the film and making a documentary in general.
Guest: Camila Falcão News – Photographer Faces Backlash for Voyeuristic Images of Strangers’ Text Communications Photographer takes pictures of people cell phone screens while they are texting…fair game or over the line? Topic – Volvo in Legal Battle After Stealing Photographer’s Work, Claim Photos Posted Read More ...
Topic 1: Journalism or Child Abuse? Topic 2: Dorothea Lange Imagery Showcased Without choosing migrant mother, which of Dorothea Lange’s imagery stands out to you the most and sticks with you? Which images have the most impact? Topic 3: High Aperture Photography We always talk Read More ...
Guest: Stacy Pearsall – http://www.stacypearsall.com/, http://www.veteransportraitproject.com/, https://everythingstacy.com/ Topic 1: Everything Stacy Stacy Pearsall makes her second appearance on AtL, her first being on episode 14, to discuss her new podcast Everything with Stacy Pearsall. This autobiographical podcast is essential Stacy’s memoir, or as she puts Read More ...
Guest: Rehab Eldalil Topic 1: Are we in the golden age of visual journalism? Topic 2: Is the World Press Photo organization institutionally racist? Topic 3: Should the media be forced to turn over their content to police in the pursuit of justice? Yes or no Read More ...
Guest: Hannah Kozak Topics: NYC Has Proposed New Rules for the Press PassWhat do we think of these new rules?Whether or not we work in NYC, how do you think these rules changes might permeate throughout the industry? AP to Adopt Sonys as their Camera Read More ...
Guests: Isadora Kosofsky, Senior Love Triangle Topics: Sony A7SIII Debut Announced– In a completely unsurprising turn of events, Sony has announced the announcement date for the A7SIII. The long awaited sequel to the A7SII has a highly imaginative list of new features based on the Read More ...
Guest – Timothy Floyd Topics – Canon Released the R5 and R6, Let’s Talk About These Cameras and Everything Else That Was Announced Photographer Sues Virginia, Says New Law Could ‘Force’ Him to Shoot Same-Sex Weddings In the never ending story that is the Photo Read More ...
Guests: Andrea Hernández, Noah Berger Topics: Fuji Unveils Plan to Make Ambassador Program More Diverse and InclusiveJournalism Under AttackRacism in the Newsroom
Topics: Happy National Camera DayToday is National Camera Day, how will you be celebrating? Photo Bill of RightsA collective of some of the largest players in the visual journalism industry recently came together and released what they’re calling the Photo Bill of Rights. What do Read More ...
Guest: Tara Pixley Topics: Are Still Covering the Protests?– Protests against police brutality have been going strong for weeks, but if you’ve avoided them, or just live in another country, are they still as prevalent as they once were? If you’re still covering them, what Read More ...
Guests: Rosa Panggabean Topics: Consent in Photojournalism Do we worry about consent when doing our work? If so, how much do you focus on consent when you’re shooting? Do you strictly adhere and ensure you don’t shoot a person at all if they don’t consent, Read More ...
This week, for Aroundthelens.com and Visu.News, Zach D. Roberts spoke to photojournalist John Rudoff. John is a photojournalist who has been working in the industry for several decades covering activism, music and theater and many foreign stories such as refugees in Greece. You can find Read More ...
Guests: Claire Thomas, Jennifer Osborne Topics: Black Lives Matter Protests – How have we been covering the protests? – What has our experience been?– What drives us to risk our lives and health to cover a protest? Teen Vogue is Teaching People How to Safely Read More ...
Guest: Julie Dermansky, Desmog Blog Topics: Topic 1 – The End of Social Media The president has discussed the possibility of imposing strict restrictions on social media. What are our thoughts on the end of social media as a construct. What would we do without Read More ...
I had the opportunity to get school’d on drone law in New York City by media lawyer Robert Roth. We discussed in detail the laws surrounding drone flying in and around NYC and how breaking the law can truly affect your career.
Guest: Eva Verbeeck Topics: The End of the Photographer? The End of the Camera? Olympus is backing out of the camera industry in S. Korea. What does this news mean for the larger industry? Could we see a larger contraction of manufacturers in the future? Read More ...
Guest: Jamie Rose Topics: Drone again flys where it isn’t supposed to Photographer and Subjects Get Fined for Breaking Stay at Home Order Let’s Discuss the Winners of the Pulitzer Breaking News Photography Awarded to the photography staff of Reuters for photographs of the Hong Kong Read More ...
Topics: Photography Life Released their Pair Photo Course for Free Take one of the courses from Photography Life? What did you think of it? Would you have paid for it? Even free, do you think these courses are worth your time? How would you do Read More ...
Guest: Lauren Crew – Website – Instagram – Twitter Topics: Homeless Photography During a Pandemic The homeless, by their nature, don’t really have the ability to shelter in place, or quarantine at home, therefore they’ve made a compelling photo subject for photojournalist during the pandemic. Read More ...
Our guest panelist this week is Ben Brody, an independent photographer, educator and picture editor, former U.S. Army soldier and author of the book Attention service member, which is about his time working as a combat photographer in the Army. How Instagram Steals Your Imagery Read More ...
Guest: Justin Mott Topics: The Tiger King The Tiger King limited series by Netflix has taken the world by storm and captured the zeitgeist like few popular culture products have in recent memory. We’re all now talking about Joe Exotic and Carol Baskin and the Read More ...
Guests: Bruce Byers Topics: The Ongoing Drama of the World Press Photo Plagiarism Controversy Iranian photographer Solmaz Daryani accused German photographer Maximilian Mann of plagiarizing her work by covering a similar topic and choosing similar shots. The DOCKS collective that Mann belongs to discovered that Read More ...