The Photo Banter: Recent Episodes
Alex Gagne
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer Shaughn Crawford. Shaughn is one half of the photo team known as Shaughn and John who have worked with clients such as Apple,GQ,Levi's ,and Beats by Dre to name a few. In this episode discusses his recent work volunteering with the non profit organization Water Wells For Africa where they are building water wells. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banterDonate to help build Water Wells in Africa :https://wishingwell.waterwellsforafrica.org/ShaughnCrawford?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadfFmSDSXihZiyf-4MaRyrWHuzlQxRqseW_Fb9KuljvBC5OuNTFLWVIWgeQFw_aem_AAfIzqaMOhR_yo_OGAfIHA
On today's podcast I speak with Mike Mandel and Chantal Zakari about their new book titled "Accidental Evidence". Their new book is a collection of make ready sheets they discovered in the process of printing a new edition of Mike's well known book "Evidence" which he created with his long time creative partner Larry Sultan back in the 1970's. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banterPurchase Mike & Chantal's new book : https://www.thecorner.net/accidentalevidence2
On today's podcast I speak with Sean Pressley who is a photographer,Painter,Sculptor, and YouTube creator based in NYC. Sean has worked with clients such as ESPN,The Wall Street Journal,Architectural Digest, and The Atlantic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sean about his journey with photography as well as how how he approaches his painting work. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at Picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banterPeep Sean's Work : www.seanpressley.com@seanpressley_ Subscribe to Sean's Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/ @SeanWPressley
On today's podcast I welcome photographer Wesaam Al Badry an Investigative photojournalist based in Nebraska. Wesaam studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and received his MFA from UC Berkeley. In this interview I speak to Wesaam about his documentary work documenting farmworkers as well as covering politics. I also speak to Wesaam about his experience living in a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf war and how that experience influences the work he does today. Sign up for Picdrop and get 2 months free at : https://www.picdrop.com/go/banterpromo code : Banter Peep Wesaam's work :www.wesaamalbadry.comIG - @wesaamalbadry
On today's episode I speak with photographer Nat Butler who has been photographing for the NBA for over 40 years. Nat has photographed everyone from Michael Jordan,Kobe Bryant, Lebron James,The Dream Team, and Bill Russell to name a few. Nat just recently published a book titled "Courtside" 40 years of NBA Photography that is available for purchase now. It was a true honor getting a chance to speak with Nat about his work and incredible career! Purchase Nat's Book : https://a.co/d/58A3GjENat's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/natlyphoto?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Promo code "banter" for 2 months free of Picrop www.picdrop.com/go/banter
On today's podcast I speak to photographer Sean Murphy about his new book titled "My Friend Weezer" a collection of photographs from his nearly 25 year working relationship with the band Weezer. In this interview I speak to Sean about how he first started working with Weezer, some of his memorable shoots, and the process of putting this book together. Get 2 months of Picdrop free using the promo code "Banter" at Picdrop.comOr use this promotional Link : www.picdrop.com/go/banterPurchase Sean's new Weezer book : https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1964264286?tag=simonsayscomFollow Sean's work : www.seanmurphyphoto.com IG - @murphyphoto
On today's podcast I welcome photographer Matt Sharkey. Matt Sharkey is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and got his start working with the band No Doubt before working in the skateboard industry. Matt has gone on to work as a marketing director for brands such as The North Face, Levi's, Clif Bar, and Chrome to name a few. In this interview I speak to Matt about his new book American Denim as well as his early day's of photographing No Doubt. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comBuy Matt's Book : https://schifferbooks.com/products/american-denimFollow Matt : www.mattsharkeyphoto.comIG - @mattsharkeyphoto
On today's episode I speak with photographer Michelle Watt. Michelle has worked with clients such as NIKE, Netflix, Vogue ,and HBO. In this interview I speak to Michelle about how she approaches her big productions, her recent key art shoot for HBO's The White Lotus, and I also speak to her about writing treatments for jobs.Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comPeep Michelle's work : www.michellewattphoto.comIG - @wattphoto
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Michelle Mishina who is based in Honolulu,Hawaii. In this interview I speak to Michelle about her recent assignment for The New York Times, her approach to assignment work, growing up in Hawaii as well as some of her on going personal projects. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at PicDrop.com Peep Michelle's Work : www.michellemishina.com@michelle.mishina
On today's episode I speak to photographer Kenny Smith who is a commercial photographer based in Australia. In this interview I speak to Kenny about his new book titled "Of Nomads" a collection of photographs that he took on a trip to Mongolia where he photographed the people , landscape and some of the nomadic traditions of Mongolia. I also speak to Kenny about his journey to making photography his full time career. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comPurchase Kenny's Book : http://www.pictureandprints.com/select-pieces/of-nomads-limited-edition-hardcover-160-pages-100-copies-only?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeCXXo0lwW95bUSLjQX4J_uDyEhYEq7SEg9aT0qa6DRYzKPStqBX8TddmHZjQ_aem_aYAQLYKcQN9KiKqTeqvCsQPeep Kenny's Work :www.kennysmithphotography.com@kennysmithshoots
On today’s episode I welcome on Toby Huss a photographer, Actor and painter. In this episode I speak to Toby about his new book titled “American Sugargristle” a body of work taken on his travels around America where he documented abandoned shopping malls, bingo halls, diners, and many other forgotten corners of this country. The photos in the book are accompanied by text from Toby and the photos often showcase Toby’s sense of humor as well. Many of you may know Toby from his career in Film & TV having acted in films and shows such as King of the Hill, Seinfeld, Carnivale on HBO, Beavis & Butthead , and The Adventures of Pete & Pete on Nickelodeon. It was a pleasure getting a chance to speak with Toby about his new book as well as all the other creative pursuits that inspire him. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Purchase Toby's Book : https://hatandbeard.com/collections/books/products/american-sugargristle-by-toby-huss?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf3BJUNyQK0CzwfrIrvG1BNk4zkMlll5893MTYrCHiG1P8V_GLlwoWsLEWuHA_aem_E-lMSjFeLxdPNAiYdyBV8wPeep Toby's work : www.tobyhuss.com @tobyhuss
On today's podcast I speak with Nora Lalle a San Francisco,CA based photographer and also the founder and editor of Pamplemousse Magazine a magazine completely dedicated to Film photography. In this interview I speak to Nora about her love of film photography, her experience working in fine art galleries as well as her journey publishing Pamplemousse magazine. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comPeep Nora's work www.pamplemoussemagazine.com@Pamplemousse.magazine @Nora_lalle
On today's podcast I speak with Tim Ryugo. Tim has spent over 45 years working for the Kodak film company in the sales & marketing company. In this interview I speak to Tim about his journey with Kodak, the rise in film popularity , as well as why being an active member of the photography community is important to him. Tim has had an amazing career and has helped countless photographers over the years so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him.Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comFollow Tim on Instagram - @timryugo_kodakprofessional
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Elliott O'Donovan who is based in Washington,DC. Elliott's work has a focus in portraiture and headshots and he operates a successful photo studio in Washington,DC. In this interview I speak to Elliott about his journey to making photography his full time career , opening his studio, how he approaches portrait shoots and much much more. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com www.elliottodonovan.com@elliottodonovan
On today's episode I welcome photographer Kannetha Brown a Providence,RI based photographer. Kannetha is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art & Design, her work has been published by The New York Times, Rolling Stone as well as having exhibited her work in galleries across the country. Much of Kannetha's work focuses on her family and her Cambodian community in Rhode Island. In this interview I speak to Kannetha about her approach to portraiture , project based work ,as well as her love for working with the 8X10 camera. USE PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comFollow Kannetha's workwww.kannethabrown.com IG - @kannetha.brown
On today's episode I welcome photographer Paul Baldonado aka Paulie B. Paul is a photographer based in NYC whose work primarily focuses on street photography but Paulie also runs a popular photography Youtube channel. In this interview I speak to Paulie about his journey with photography and his popular YouTube series "Walkie Talkie" where he interviews fellow street photographers on the streets of NYC and various other cities. Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comFollow Paulie's workYoutube - https://youtube.com/@paulieb?si=wxtLEv_fiMT09ma1Instagram - @Paulie.B
On today’s podcast I welcome on photographer Frank Jackson. Frank is a photographer based in Los Angeles,CA and on today’s episode I speak with Frank about how he first discovered his passion for photography, his experience traveling the world as Trans America Life's corporate photographer , as well as his approach to lighting. Frank is a photographer who isn’t constrained by a particular subject matter or theme as he photographs everything from studio portraits, still life and his everyday life but all are guided by his passion for lighting. I also speak to Frank about his experience photographing iconic photographer Gordon Parks. Frank is a true artist and someone who’s work I greatly respect for his ability to turn any object or just everyday life into art. It was a real pleasure getting the opportunity to speak with Frank about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.USE PROMO CODE : "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comFollow Frank's Work www.fotographz.comIG - @fotographzUSE PROMO CODE : "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comFollow Frank's Work www.fotographz.comIG - @fotographz
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Bryan Schutmaat. Bryan is a photographer from Houston,Texas and just recently published his new book titled "Sons of the Living" a body of work that spans over 10 years photographing the people and landscape of Americas Deserts. Bryan has been published by the New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic , and has exhibited his work in galleries around the world. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Bryan's Workwww.bryanschutmaat.coIG - @bryanschutmaat Trespasser Bookswww.trespasser.co
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Sabrina Santiago a NYC based photographer who has worked with The New York Times, Nike, Meta, I-D, and Gucci to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sabrina about her love of street photography, Film, and how she approaches assignment work. Use PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comwww.sabrina-santiago.comIG - @_sabrinasantiago
On today's podcast I welcome photographer Todd Glaser who spent over 10 years as a staff photographer for Surfer Magazine. Todd just recently published a new book with Rizzoli a body of work representing 15 years photographing legendary surfer Kelly Slater. The book not only includes incredible action photos of Kelly Slater surfing but also showcases a behind scenes documentation of Kelly Slaters life and travels around the world. The book is available for purchase at most online book retailers as well at the link below. Purchase Book : https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847836079/Use Promo Code "Banter" to get 2 months free at picdrop.comTodd Glasers Website : https://tglaser.format.comIG - @toddglaser
On today's podcast I welcome photographer Jai Tanju who's based in San Jose,CA. I've been following Jai's work for decades now and even participated in his long running print exchange tilted "film por vida" where he has exchanged prints with photographers from all over the world. Jai's worked has been published in Slap, Skateboarder, Transworld Skateboarding, and Thrasher to name a few. Jai has been apart of the Bay Area skate scene for many years and documented the Tiltmode Army and Enjoi Skateboards crews for many years. Jai is well known for his many zines that he has created and sells on his site. Was a pleasure to have Jai on the podcast! USE PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Jai IG - @iajujnat Buy A Zine booksbyjai.bigcartel.com
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Christopher Stricklen a photographer based in the Bay Area who has worked with clients such as Red Bull, Men's Health mag, and Runners World to name a few. In this interview I speak to Christopher about his love of cycling and photographing the sport as well as how he has approached finding client work and building relationships in the photography industry. Use promo code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Peep Christopher's work : www.cmntheme.comIG - @creedub
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Peter Fisher who got his start as a digital photo editor at The New Yorker before pursuing work as a freelance photographer. Peter has worked with clients such as TIME, National Geographic, and The New Yorker to name a few. In this interview I speak to Peter about his approach to assignment work, one of his personal projects where he photographed python wranglers in Florida and I also speak to him about his love of the Grateful Dead. Use Promo Code "Banter" to receive 2 months free at picdrop.comwww.peterfisherphoto.comIG - @pet__fish
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest Ric Stovall who is a photographer and the host of The Visual Revolutionary podcast. At the end of every year Ric and I record this episode to touch base and see how each other's year was and just talk photography. Use Promo Code "Banter" for two months free at picdrop.comPeep Ric's work / show www.stovallstudio.com@stovallstudiowww.visualrevolutionary.com@visualrevolutionary
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Jason Lee. Jason has a new book out now titled "TX |CA 19" a collection of color photographs from his road trips from Texas to California. In this interview I speak to Jason about his approach to making this work, his love of Film cameras and I also speak to Jason about his new camera shop "Eagle Rock Camera" which is located in Los Angeles,CA.USE PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Purchase Jason's New Book : https://www.stanleybarker.co.uk/collections/books/products/tx-i-ca-19Peep Jason's Work : www.jasonleefilm.comIG : @jasonlee
On today's episode I speak with photographer Alec Soth. Alec is a member of Magnum photos and very well known for his books such as "Sleeping By the Mississippi" and "Niagra". On today's podcast speak to Alec about his new book tilted "Advice for young artists" a series of photos he took ar art schools across the country. I also speak to Alec about the early days of his career and how he's approached building and maintaining a career in photography. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.comPeep Alec's work : www.alecsoth.comAlec's IG @ littlebrownmushroom Tumblr : https://littlebrownmushroom.tumblr.com
On today’s Podcast I speak with Allison Retina Stewart who is a photographer , photo editor , and the founder of Free Juice a non profit organization that is committed to mentoring emerging BIPOC photographers, empowering them to reshape the media landscape with authentic representation. Alliso brings a wealth of knowledge having worked as a photographer as well as a photo editor and art director at brands such as the NBA , Facebook, Source Magazine, and Godfrey Dadich Partners. In this interview I speak to Allison about her journey in photography and what she hopes to accomplish with her non profit organization Free Juice. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy. www.freejuice.info Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com
On today’s podcast I welcome photographer / director Jacob Rosenberg. In this interview I speak to Jacob about his new book titled “Right Before My Eyes” a collection of images from 1988-1998. The book showcases photos of Jacobs early days as a filmmaker for Plan B Skateboards where he made both the Questionable and Virtual Reality skate videos. The book also features photos that Jacob took during his time documenting the rap collective Hieroglyphics. I also speak to Jacob about his journey to becoming a working filmmaker having directed commercials featuring Lebron James, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg as well as directing his full length documentary titled “Waiting for Lighting” an intimate portrait of legendary pro skateboarder Danny Way and his attempt to jump the great wall of china on a skateboard. I was excited to have Jacob on the podcast to discuss his new book but also his incredible career in filmmaking so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Purchase Jacob's Book : www.jacobrosenberg.tv/shopIG : @jacobrosenberg Use promo Code "Banter" and get 2 months free at picdrop.com
On today's episode I welcome photographer Alex Papke who is based in Los Angeles,CA and has worked with clients such as Thrasher Magazine, Converse, Quicksilver, and Girl Skateboards to name a few. In this interview I speak to Alex about how he got his start in skate photography, his love of polaroid photography, and I ask him about a recent photo he took of pro vert skater Jimmy Wilkins. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.comPurchase a photo banter hat below :https://thephotobanter.bigcartel.com/product/photo-banter-adjustable-sized-hatPeep Alex's Work :www.alexpapke.comIG - @alex_papke
On today’s podcast I welcome photographer Alexis Cuarezma who is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alexis has worked with clients such as Nike, Sports Illustrated, HBO, and People Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Alexis about his recent photo project on Ballet dancers which he published in a new Magazine titled “Destined for Greatness” which features not only amazing imagery but also goes into depth of the stories of his subjects as well as his creative process. I also speak to Alexis about his approach to lighting as well as what he enjoys about using 8x10 cameras. Alexis is an accomplished photographer who brings a real enthusiasm to his work so I was excited to get an opportunity to speak with Alexis about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Purchase a Photo Banter Hat :thephotobanter.bigcartel.comGet 2 Months Free of Picdrop : Use promo code "banter" Peep Alexis's work : www.alexiscuarezma.com@alexiscuarezma
On today’s episode I speak with photographer and filmmaker Patrick Odell. Patrick is most well known for his popular docu series titled Epicly Later’d which showcases stories on professional skateboarders and skateboarding culture. Prior to starting his documentary series Patrick worked as a photographer for Thrasher Magazine traveling the world photographing skateboarders such as Andrew Reynolds, Jim Greco, Spanky , and Jerry Hsu to name a few. In this interview I speak to Patrick about his new book titled “Epicly Later’d” which is a body of work comprised of photos from his popular blog back in the early to mid 2000’s documenting his daily life living in NYC in his 20’s. I also speak to Patrick about the process of creating his epicly later’s docu series. I’ve been a big fan of Patricks work and his show so it was a real pleasure to get a chance to speak with him! www.patrickodell.comPurchase Patrick's Book : https://shop.mexicansummer.com/merch/468725-patrick-odell-epicly-laterd?lang=en_GBUse Promo Code "banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.comPurchase a Photo Banter Hat : https://thephotobanter.bigcartel.com/?_gl=11hxyx4z_gcl_auMTY3ODMwODk1MS4xNzI4ODYzOTY3LjY3MTYyNDc5NC4xNzI4ODY2ODE3LjE3Mjg4NjY4MjY._gaMTk1MjgzNDM5OS4xNzI4ODYzOTY3_ga_QZ4HDFTSEZ*MTcyODg2Mzk2Ni4xLjEuMTcyODg2NzE4Ny42MC4wLjExNzgwNDYwMzA.
On today's episode I welcome on photographer Jake Ricker who is based in San Francisco,CA. Jake has spent over six years documenting the Golden Gate Bridge everyday for 8 hours or more daily. In this interview I speak to Jake about his approach to photography and what made him want to dedicate so much time to one project. Jake is a true artist and someone I really respect for their work and dedication to the craft. www.jakericker.comIG - @Jake_ricker
On today's podcast I welcome back my good friend Andrew "Ando" Caulfield. Andrew is a photographer based in San Francisco,CA. Last week Ando and I attended the final Oakland A's game ever and photographed the historic day. Ando is a photographer I really respect for his enthusiasm for the craft and for his excitement for Travel. Peep Ando's work www.andosphotos.com IG - @andophotos______
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Timothy Archibald who is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Timothy has been a working commercial / editorial photographer for over 25 years and is also a professor of photography at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. In this interview I speak to Timothy about his journey with photography and his new AI project "The AI Camera Club" a work of narrative fiction created using AI technology. Peep Timothy's work : www.timothyarchibald.comInstagram- @Timothy_archibald
On today's podcast I speak with cinematographer Jeff Vogeding who has worked with clients such as Nike, Disney, as well as productions for the Mandalorian and the movie NOPE directed by Jordan Peele. Jeff also has a lot of experience with underwater cinematography.Peep Jeff's Work :www.jeffreyvogeding.comInstagram - @jeffv0
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Ari Michelson who is based in Los Angeles,CA and has worked with clients such as AARP,PEOPLE,and Esquire to name a few. In this interview I speak to Ari about his early days of photography, his approach to portraiture and his experience photo assisting photographers such as Peggy Sirota,Jeff Lipsky,and Mark Seliger.Peep Ari's work : www.ariandlouise.comIG - @ariandlouise
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Valerie J Bower. Valerie is a photographer based in Los Angeles,CA whose work focuses on documenting her everyday life in Los Angeles, Low riding culture, as well as various sub cultures around the world. In this interview I speak to Valerie about her recent experience photographing and touring with the band Limp Bizkit as well as her partner and musician N8NOFACE all across the country this Summer. I also speak to Valerie about interest in photographing the Low Riding car culture of Los Angeles and her approach to documentary based work. I was really excited to speak to Valerie about her interest in making Zines which she designs and sells herself and hosts zine fests around LA with other photographers / Zine makers. I really enjoyed this interview and left inspired by Valeries true passion for photography as well as her DIY approach to making zines and approach to photography. I hope you enjoy this episode and big thanks to friend of the podcast Estevan Oriol for making this episode happen.PEEP Valerie's Work : IG - @valeriej.bowerhttps://www.instagram.com/valeriej.bower?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==ZINE'S by Valerie :https://valeriejbower.bigcartel.com
On today’s podcast I welcome photographer and photojournalist Ken Light. Ken has been a working photographer for over 50 years covering politics and social issues in America as well as being a professor of Photojournalism at the University of California Berkely. In this interview I speak to Ken about his recent coverage of both the DNC and RNC political conventions and how he approaches covering politics. I also speak to Ken about his book titled “Midnight La Frontera” a documentation of boarder crossings from Tiajuana to San Diego. Ken is an accomplished photographer having published 12 books with his most recent book “Report to Shareholders” which was supported with a Guggenheim fellowship. I’m excited to have Ken on the podcast to discuss his incredible career and his passion and relentless dedication to telling important and insightful stories.www.kenlight.com@kenlight_photo_
On today's podcast I welcome photographer Erik Carter who has worked with clients such as Apple,Google,TIME,and Vanity Fair to name a few. In this interview I speak to Erik about his early passion for theatre and how it has influenced his photography. I also speak to Erik about some of his recent assignment work and much much more. www.erikcarter.com IG - @erik_carter
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Matt Day. Matt is a photographer based in Chillicothe,Ohio and also runs a very popular photography YouTube channel. In this interview I speak to Matt about his new book titled "Surveyor" which documents his home town of Chillicothe,Ohio and I also speak to him about fatherhood and his YouTube channel. BUY MATT's New Book : https://www.mattdayphoto.com/shop/surveyorMATT's Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/mattdayphotoMatt's IG _ https://www.instagram.com/mattdayphoto
On today's podcast I welcome back photographer Arto Saari. In this interview I speak to Arto about his newly published booked tilted "Bike Path" which documents the surf / skate community on the North Shore of Oahu,Hawaii. Arto's book is available for pre order at superlabo.com now! Order Arto's book : https://superlabo.com/collections/super-labo/products/bikepath-artosaariArto's IG : @artofotowww.artosaari.com
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer and filmmaker Yasmin Yassin. Yasmin has worked with clients such as Apple, Nike, The New York Times, and National Geographic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Yasmin about her process to storytelling, portraiture and filmmaking as well as her background in microbiology.www.yasminyassin.comInstagram - @yazziz
On today's episode I welcome back returning guest photographer Jeff Lipsky. Jeff has worked with clients such as Vogue,Outside Magazine, Chase Bank, and Oakley to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jeff about his love of 4X5 film photography, his approach to photographing covers, his experience photographing Jimmy Buffett and much more.www.jefflipsky.com USE PROMO CODE "Banter" and get 2 months free at www.picdrop.com
On today's podcast I welcome on Photographer/ director Tibor Nemeth. Tibor has worked with brands such as BOSE,ESPN,Jack Daniels,and New Balance to name a few. I was lucky enough to assist for Tibor at the beginning of my career and learned so much so I was excited to get him on the podcast. PEEP Tibor's work : www.tibornemeth.comInstagram: @tibor_nemeth Use Promo code "Banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.com
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Kyles Myles who is based in Baltimore,Maryland. Kyle is also the owner / founder of The Baltimore Photo Space a photography book store / event space located in Baltimore. If you're looking to purchase some new photography books check out www.baltimorephotospace.com www.baltimorephotospace.comwww.kylemyles.com IG @kylemyles @baltimorephotospace USE PROMO CODE : "BANTER" to receive 2 months free at www.picdrop.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Mike Mandel. In this interview I speak to Mike about growing up in Southern California how he discovered photography and his first book titled “MYSELF : Timed Exsposures” a series of self portraits he took with a variety of strangers. I also speak to Mike about his longtime creative partnership with fellow photographer Larry Sultan and the book titled “Evidence” which they created together sifting through thousands of photographs they found from various government agencies, aerospace companies, and research institutes. Much of Mike’s work is conceptual in nature so I was excited to get him on the podcast to discuss his journey with photography and all the interesting projects he’s worked on. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.comMike's Websitewww.thecorner.net
On today's podcast I speak to Tony Vitello who is the owner and publisher of Thrasher Skateboarding magazine. In this interview I speak to Tony about the history of Thrasher, his interest in photography, how they have adapted to publishing in the digital era and I also speak to Tony about his father Fausto Vitello who founded the magazine as well has his relationship with longtime editor of the mag Jake Phelps. www.thrashermagazine.com @thrashermag
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Drew Gurian. Drew has worked with clients such as Masterclass, Rolling Stone, Adobe, and Adidas to name a few. In this interview I speak to Drew about his early days working as an assistant for Joe McNally and Danny Clinch. I also speak to him about his approach to portraiture as well as some of his most memorable shoots. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.comwww.drewgurian.com@drewgurian
On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Amanda Lopez who has worked with clients such as Netflix,ESPN,TIME,and WIRED to name a few. Amanda is a commercial / editorial photographer but also exhibits her fine art work in galleries across the country.Use Promo Code "BANTER" to get 2 months free at picdrop.comPEEP Amanda's Work : www.amandalopezphoto.comIG : @snapshotlopes
On today's podcast I welcome back photographer Gary Land to discuss his recent projects as well as the opening of his new studio space RT3 Stages located in Marshfield,MA. Gary has worked with clients such as NIKE, Reebok,ESPN,and Apple to name a few.Use PROMO CODE "BANTER" to receive 2 months free art www.picdrop.comFollow Gary's work : @garyland www.garyland.comwww.rt3stages.com
On today's podcast I have a conversation with Ric Stovall who is a commercial photographer and host of The Visual Revolutionary podcast. Ric has been a working photographer for over 20 years and hosts top photographers, filmmakers, and creatives on his podcast The Visual Revolutionary.The Visual Revolutionary Podcast :https://open.spotify.com/show/0z2g780pkrAzOKOCLoq0Sy?si=9cd19c3e327d4fb5Rics IG :https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
On today's episode I welcome back returning guest Michael Zagaris. Michael has been photographing the NFL for over 60 years and has been the team photographer for the San Francisco Forty Niners for over 50 years. Michael recently published a new book titled "Field Of Play" which showcases his photography documenting the NFL for over 60 years.Join the Patreon : https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelzagaris?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Buy Michael's Book : https://a.co/d/eUFYCur
On today's episode I speak with Kelly Montez the owner of Apostrophe Reps an agency that represents commercial photographers, directors,and stylists.www.apostrophereps.com@APOSTROPHEREPSSupport the Patreon :https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkUSE PROMO CODE : "Banter" to receive 2 months free of Picdrop.com
On today's podcast welcome photographer Chelsea Kyle who has worked with clients such as Apple,Starbucks,Grey Goose, and Budweiser to name a few.Join the Patreon :https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkwww.picdrop.comUse Promo Code : Banter
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andreas Chudowski who is also the CO Founder of Picdrop a file transfer tool designed for photographers. Andreas has photographed for clients such as Billboard Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Stern, and Forbes magazine to name a few. I’m excited to have Andreas on the podcast as not only is he a talented photographer but has also spent the last 10 years building the amazing file transfer tool Picdrop. Getting the opportunity to meet Andreas and the entire Picdrop team in Berlin,Germany was a real pleasure. Andreas and the whole team are dedicated to making Picdrop the best platform for photographers to share photos. Thank you to Andreas and Picdrop for their longtime support of this podcast and I hope you enjoy this episode.Support the Podcast on Patreon : https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkUse Promo code "Banter" and get two months free at picdrop.comPeep Andrea's work : www.chudowski.com
On today’s episode I welcome on photographer and writer Gioncarlo Valentine. Gioncarlo has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone,Apple, The New Yorker, and Netflix to name a few. In this interview I speak to Gioncarlo about some of his early influences, how he approaches portraiture , as well as how he approaches his personal work that is often focused on issues that effect marginalized populations and the experiences of the Black and LGBTQ communities. I also speak to Gioncarlo about his work as a writer having been published in The New Yorker, New York Times, and Fader to name a few. I was really excited to get the opportunity to speak with Gioncarlo about his work as I really respect the mastery craftsmanship in his portraits but also for the vulnerability he shows not only in his photography but also his writing which takes guts. I hope you enjoy this episode and also be sure to check out the print sale Gioncarlo is currently offering on his Instagram @gioncarlovalentine Link in the below.Gioncarlo's Print Sale : https://gioncarlovalentine.substack.com/p/winter-print-salewww.gioncarlovalentine.comInstagram - @gioncarlovalentine
On today's podcast I speak with photographer and founder of Negative Supply, AJ Holmes. In this interview I speak to AJ about his journey with photography and what prompted him to start Negative Supply a company which helps photographers scan film with digital cameras. Be sure to check out Negative Supply's Black Friday Sale.www.negative.supplywww.instagram.com/negative.supply/https://www.instagram.com/ajholmesphoto/Use Promo Code "Banter" to get 2 free months at Picdrop.com
On today’s podcast I speak with Mexican documentary photographer Greta Rico. Greta was kind enough to invite me into her home in Mexico City while I was visiting to interview her about her journey with photography. Greta’s work focuses on gender and human rights issues and her work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post , and The Guardian to name a few. Her project titled "Substitute Mother" was one of the 2023 Leica Women Foto project Awardees and her work has been exhibited in galleries around the world. It was a real pleasure to speak with Greta as her work is both beautiful but also extremely important and impactful to creating change in the world. Thanks so much for listening and I hope you enjoy. www.gretarico.com@gretarico Use Promo Code "Banter" to get two months free at www.picdrop.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is a fine art photographer who’s work explores relationships, family, solitude and she often uses her own experiences to explore her own identity. I really have a great deal of respect for Jennifers work as it is very vulnerable and explores topics that all humans deal with but are often not comfortable talking about. Jennifer has a new exhibit at the Leica Gallery in Boston,MA the will be up through January and she also has a upcoming workshop at the Leica Gallery in Boston,MA which will focus on documenting family , self portraiture , as well as building intentionality on ones work. I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening!www.jennifermcclure.com@jmcclurephotoJennifer's upcoming Leica Workshophttps://leicacamerausa.com/artist-family-new-approaches-to-documenting-family-with-jennifer-mcclure.html
On today's podcast I speak to photographer Mark Mahaney. Mark has worked with clients such as Nike, Levi's,Google, Time magazine, and GQ to name a few. In this episode I speak to Mark about his recent cover shoot for Time magazine where he photographed Martin Scorsese. I also speak to Mark about his time working as a photo assistant, how he approaches his business, and much much more.Use Promo Code "Banter" and get 2 month free at picdrop.comwww.markmahaney.com@mahaney_mark
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Joe Pugliese. Joe is a portrait / entertainment photographer based in Los Angeles,CA. In this interview Joe and I discuss how to handle challenging portrait sessions, how to handle comparing yourself to other photographers as well as his passion for baking. Use Promo code "Banter" to get 2 months free of Picdrop.com www.joepug.comIG - @joepug
On today's episode I welcome photographer Atiba Jefferson who is currently a staff photographer at Thrasher Magazine and has worked with clients such as Nike, Adidas, SLAM, Canon, and Red Bull to name a few. Atiba got his start at Transworld Skateboarding before going on to help start The Skateboard Mag and has been one of the most influential skate photographers for decades. Beyond skate photography Atiba has spent decades photographing basketball for SLAM and the NBA having worked with athletes such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Lebron James. Use Promo Code "Banter" to get 2 months free at www.picdrop.comwww.atibaphoto.com@atibaphoto
Today we have a really special episode recorded in Wetzlar,Germany at the World Headquarters for Leica Camera. Leica was kind enough to invite me out to their annual Celebration Of Photography event which welcomes photographers from around the world to a three day event to celebrate photography which culminates with the Leica Oskar Barnack award show which awards two photographers with a new Leica Camera and cash prize. While I was in Germany I was given the opportunity to interview Dr. Andreas Kaufmann who in 2004 invested in Leica Camera and remains the majority share holder through his investment firm ACM. Andreas currently serves as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG and has been instrumental in growing the Leica brand into what is today. I was also given the opportunity to interview Stefan Daniel who is the executive vice president of technology and operations at Leica Camera. Stefan has been with Leica Camera for over 40 years having started as an apprentice at age 16 and is well known for being the product planner on the M7 camera. Yesterday I was given the opportunity to tour the Leica Camera factory and can say first hand that the skill and craftsmanship that goes into making a Leica Camera is second to none so getting the opportunity to speak with both Andreas and Stefan was a real honor! I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks so much to LeicaCameraUSA for having me out to Germany as it’s an experience I’ll never forget!www.leicacamerausa.comwww.picdrop.comUse promo code "Banter" to get two months free
On today's podcast I welcome returning guest Clay Patrick Mcbride. In this episode I talk to Clay about shooting tintypes, his recent artist residency as well as some recent assignment work he's done.
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On today's podcast I welcome on photographer and Illustrator Dana Smith. Dana has worked with clients such as TIME, Fortune, Harvard, and The Wall Street Journal to name a few. In this interview I speak to Dana about his career in photography as well as his new journey in illustration work. Peep Dana's website below.
www.danasmithphotography.com
@danasmtih17
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On today’s podcast I welcome photographer and filmmaker Hannah Price. I first met Hannah back when we were both studying photography at RIT so I was excited to have her on the podcast to learn more about her and her work. Hannah’s work is in the permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Madison Museum of Art and has worked for clients such as Apple, The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, and Vice to name a few. In this interview I speak to Hannah about how she first discovered photography, her approach to portraiture, and her experience studying and earning an MFA from Yale University. Hannah is a photographer who’s work I’ve admired since we first met back at RIT so it was a real pleasure to have her on the podcast and hear about everything she’s been working on so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
IG - @hannahprice_photovideo
www.hannahcprice.com
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On today’s podcast I welcome Kiran Karnani who is the VP of Marketing for Leica Camera. In this interview I speak to Kiran about some of the history of Leica , their dedication to design, craftsmanship, and innovation. I also speak to Kiran about all the community building they do in a variety of programs from their gallery shows, workshops, The Leica Women Foto Project , and much much more. I recently visited my first Leica gallery show in Boston and had an amazing time getting to meet and interact with fellow photographers in my home town, and the best part is that you don’t need to own a Leica to be apart of the photo community they have built. I urge anyone to stop by a Leica store when you have a chance or peep their website to see some of the upcoming workshops and programs they have coming up. I really appreciate Kiran for taking the time to come on the podcast and I hope you all enjoy! Use Promo Code "banter" to get 2 months free of the Picdrop image transfer tool at, www.picdrop.com www.leicacamerausa.comwww.photoville.com
On today’s podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer and director Greg Hunt. Greg has a new book out titled “Everything I’m trying to tell you” a collection of photographs from over 20 years of not only skateboarders but also some very personal images of his children and family. In this interview I speak to Greg about how he approached editing this book, what he enjoys about photography and how used it as a tool to get through tough times this past year. Greg is someone who’s work I’ve respected for many years so I was excited to have a chance to speak with him about his new book so I hope you all enjoy this episode. Greg’s book is available for purchase now at superlabo.com. Purchase book at : www.superlabo.comwww.huntfilmwork.com@huntfilmwork
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Sophie Park. Sophie has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and The Washington Post to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sophie about her experience studying international affairs at Boston University before pursuing her passion of photography. I also speak to Sophie about what drew her to photojournalism, how she approaches assignment work as well as her experience covering politics. Sophie is a talented photographer who I was excited to have on the podcast so I hope you enjoy!https://www.sophieupark.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sophieupark/https://sophieupark.substack.com/archive
Welcome back to the photo banter podcast, I’m your host Alex Gagne and on today’s podcast I welcome back returning guest John Huet. John is an accomplished photographer, director, and now AI artist who has worked with clients such as Nike, Oakley, Converse, Coca Cola, and National Geographic to name a few. I was excited to have John back on the podcast to discuss is new AI work that he’s been delving into over the last few years. We talk about what interests John with AI work , the process of making AI imagery , as well as how he sees this affecting the profession of photographers. I also speak to John about the keys to his longevity in this business as well as his approach to marketing over the years. John is someone who’s work I admire so I was excited to have him back on the podcast to discuss what he’s been working on lately so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.johnhuet.comIG: @johnhuet
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Thea Traff. Thea has worked with clients such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic. Before becoming a working photographer Thea spent several years working as a photo editor for The New Yorker and Time Magazine where she got to assign and collaborate with some of the best photographers in the world. In this interview I speak to Thea about her experience working as a photo editor and how it has informed her career working as a photographer. I also speak to Thea about her love of B&W photography as well as some recent assignment work. I was excited to speak with Thea so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. www.theatraff.com@thetraff Big thanks to Prospect Studios for letting us record at their space! Check them out if you're ever looking for a rental studio space! https://www.prospectstudios.nyc@prospectstudiosnyc
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Stephen Vanasco. Stephen is a photographer based in Los Angeles,CA and in this interview I speak to Stephen about growing up in LA, his time being a sponsored skateboarder, and also speak to Stephen about his approach to street photography as well as some recent projects with Leica. I was excited to speak with Stephen as I’ve been following his work for awhile and appreciate his honest approach to photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.stephenvanasco.com
@stephenvanasco
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest Carell Augustus to discuss his new book titled, Black Hollywood : Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments. Carell's book is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble with links below. If you're in the LA area Carell will be having a book release party on Saturday October 1st at Quixote studios in West Hollywood , you can purchase a ticket to the event with the link below.
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Book Release Party : Saturday October 1st Quixote Studios - West Hollywood (Stages 1-3) 1011 North Fuller Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90046
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jay Kolsch. Jay has worked with clients such as Filson, REI, Patagonia, and Eddie Bauer to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jay about his extensive travels working with Filson, how he made the jump from assisting to work full time as a photographer, and I also speak to Jay about how he approaches shooting commercial work and the keys to a successful shoot. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.jaykolsch.com
@jaykolsch
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Gizelle Hernandez. Gizelle has worked with clients such as Google, Apple, Netflix, TIME magazine, and Disney to name a few. In this interview I speak to Gizelle about how she first discovered photography, studying at Art Center in Pasadena,CA, and I also speak to Gizelle about some of the jobs she had before becoming a full time Photographer such as working as a 911 dispatch operator. Gizelle is someone who’s work I’ve admired for years for the level of production and attention to detail she puts into every shoot, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.gizellehernandez.com
@gizellehernandez
Welcome back to the photo banter podcast, I’m your host Alex Gagne and on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Victoria Will. Victoria has worked with clients such as Carhartt, ESPN, Samsung, and National Geographic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Victoria about how she got into photography, her experience working at the Associated Press and how she made the transition to going freelance and working on bigger production jobs. Victoria is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.victoriawill.com
@victoriawill
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and podcaster Ric Stovall. Ric specializes in architectural photography and has worked with clients such as The Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Marriott International and The Wall Street Journal to name a few. Ric is also the host of the visual revolutionary podcast where he interviews top working photographers, filmmakers, and creatives. I was excited to get Ric on the podcast to hear about his journey with photography and his podcast so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Definitely go peep Ric’s podcast which is available on all podcast platforms.
www.stovallstudio.com
@stovallstudio
Ric's Podcast : Visual Revolutionary
https://open.spotify.com/show/0z2g780pkrAzOKOCLoq0Sy? si=c6122cbc2ef44ac0
@visualrevolutionary
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jared Soares. Jared has worked with clients such as Apple, Nike, Time magazine, and Wired to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jared about starting out working as a newspaper photographer , transitioning to freelancing full time, and also speak to Jared about a recent test shoot and how he approaches working with a team. I’ve been following Jared’s work for awhile so I was excited to get him on the podcast to hear about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.jaredsoares.com
@jaredsoares
On today's podcast I speak with photographer / director Matthew Salacuse. Matt has worked with clients such as Nike,Snapchat,ESPN, and Billboard to name a few. In this interview I speak to Matt about growing up in NYC, memorable assignments such as getting to spend a day with DMX.
www.salacuse.com
@salacuse
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Travis Carroll. Travis is a commercial photographer based in Kansas City, Missouri where he has worked with clients such as Bose, Energizer, Gatorade, and Cadillac to name a few. In this interview I speak to Travis about his passion for automotive photography, working as a retoucher, and how he made the transition from assisting to shooting full time. I’ve gotten to know Travis over the last year and really respect the passion and attention to detail he brings to his work so I was excited to get him on the podcast so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.carrolltravis.com
@_chravis
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer / director Dan Winters. Dan just recently finished a new short film titled TONE , so I was excited to have him back on the show to hear about his process making the film. Dan has worked with clients such as TIME, Esquire, National Geographic, and Netflix to name a few.
www.danwintersphoto.com
@danwintersphoto
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Shelby Gordon. Shelby has worked with clients such as Conde Nast Traveler , Spanx, and Atlanta Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Shelby about her recent project photographing people with their RV’s and Vans. I also speak to Shelby about her journey with photography and what led her to Los Angeles as well as some of her travel photography. I met Shelby earlier this year while I was visiting LA so I was excited to have her on the podcast and hear more about her work, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.shelbygordon.com
@shelbygordonphoto
On today's podcast I welcome photographer Sandra Cattaneo Adorno who just released a new book with Radius Books.
www.sandracattaneoadorno.com
@sandracattaneoadorno
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Chris Buck. Chris recently published a new book titled "Gentlemen's Club, Partners Of Exotic Dancers". In this interview I speak to Chris about the process of working on this book and how he approached editing. Chris is someone who's work I've looked up to for a long time so I was happy to get him back on the podcast again to discuss his work.
Peep Chris's work :
www.chrisbuck.com
@the_chris_buck
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Matt Day. Matt is a photographer based in Chillicothe,Ohio. Matt is well known for his popular YouTube channel where he talks about all things photography related.
www.mattdayphoto.com
@mattdayphoto
https://www.youtube.com/user/mattdayphotofilmshow
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer / director Sean Murphy. Sean has worked with clients such as Google, Microsoft, Rolling Stone, and Toyota to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sean about growing up in Florida, studying photography at NESOP in Boston, and his experience photographing the band Weezer for decades. Sean spent years based in Los Angeles,CA photographing everyone from Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Jack Black, and Green Day to name a few. These days Sean is based in the Florida Panhandle where he is the current director of photography for Bote Boards the worlds largest selling stand up paddle board company. Sean has been in the photo business for over 30 years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.seanmurphyphoto.com
@murphyphoto
On today’s podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer & Director Estevan Oriol. Estevan welcomed me to his home to experience his daily routine of 60 minutes in the Sauna and ice baths before we recorded the podcast. In this interview I speak to Estevan about his recent documentary titled LA Originals which is available on Netflix which documents is more than 25 year career and longtime collaborator Mr. Cartoon. I also speak to Estevan about his transition to a Vegan lifestyle and how it has affected his health and daily life. Estevan has been one of my favorite photographers for years and one of the hardest working people I know so I was excited to get him back on the podcast so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.estevanoriol.com
@estevanoriol
On today’s podcast I speak to photographer Trevor Traynor. Trevor has worked with clients such as Billboard, VIBE, Adobe, NASA, and Amazon to name a few. In this interview I speak to Trevor about growing up in New York , how he first discovered photography through his passion for music. Trevor’s work was published in the Contact High book which documented the history of hip hop through the Lenses of legendary photographers and has been exhibited in the traveling gallery show. I also speak to Trevor about his approach to motion work as well as his love of travel. Trevor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photography game so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography.
www.trevortraynor.com
@trevortraynor
On today’s episode I speak with photographer, writer, educator and podcaster Ibarionex Perello. Ibarionex has over 25 years of experience in the photographic industry having worked for companies and institutions such as Nikon, Rangefinder publishing, and Art Center College of Design to name a few. Ibarionex has a passion for street photography and photographing people and can often be found documenting the streets of Los Angeles,CA where he currently resides. Ibarionex is also the host of the long running podcast “The Candid Frame” where he has interviewed over 500 creative professionals for over the past 15 years. I highly recommend checking out Ibarionex’s podcast which is available on all podcast platforms. I was excited to get a chance to speak with Ibarionex about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.ibarionex.net
@ibarionex
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-candid-frame-conversations-on-photography/id127842171
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Tommy Garcia. Tommy has worked with clients such as Netflix,AT&T,Beats, and FOX to name a few. In this interview I speak to Tommy about how he first discovered photography, working as a Digital Tech for some of the top working photographers prior to making the jump to shoot on his own. I also speak to Tommy about how he approaches portrait shoots and his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tommy is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photography business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography.
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www.iamtommyg.com
@iamtommyg
On today’s podcast I speak with Ed Varites. Ed is one half of the photo representation agency John X Ed where along with his business partner John Kenney they represent top working commercial photographers and directors such as Gary Land, Chris Crisman, Kate Woodman, and Sam Barker to name a few. In this interview I speak to Ed about his path to becoming a photo Rep, partnering with John Kenney, and I also speak to Ed about how he and his roster of photographers have been approaching marketing their work throughout the pandemic. Ed is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the commercial photography business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him and better understand the perspective of a commercial agent so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.johnxed.com
@John_x_ed
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Karl Ferguson Jr. Karl has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, Billboard,Vibe,Samsung, and Target to name a few. In this interview I speak to Karl about his love of music, his experience working in the music business and how he first discovered photography. I also speak to Karl about his approach to portraiture , his experience photographing Chris Rock for the Cover of The Hollywood Reporter. I really enjoyed speaking with Karl about his work as you can really tell that he as a big passion for the photographic medium so I hope you enjoy this conversations and thanks for listening.
www.karlfergusonjr.com
@karlfergusonjr
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Wesley Verhoeve. Wesley has worked with clients such as AirBnb, National Geographic, Squarespace, and Wired Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Wesley about his newly published book titled “Notice” which was photographed during the pandemic in Vancouver, British Columbia. I also speak to Wesley about how he went from working in the music industry to pursuing a career in photography and what advice he has for photographers looking to shoot commercial. I also speak to Wesley about one of his longest running projects titled “One of Many” where he traveled the United States photographing hundreds of different creatives in various cities. Wesley has a real passion for photography and the creative community so I was excited to hear about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Also if you’re interested in purchasing a copy of Wesley’s new book you can go to his instagram @Wesley to click the link in his bio as the pre order ends in 8 days.
www.wesley.co
https://www.instagram.com/wesley/
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Maarten De Boer. Marteen has worked with clients such as Time Magazine, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, and Samsung to name a few. In this interview I speak to Maarten about growing up in Scotland and Norway before moving to the United States where he went to college to study education before pursuing his passion of photography. I also speak to Maarten about his experience assisting / Digital Teching for legendary photographers such as Peter Lindbergh before breaking off to start shooting his own work for top tier entertainment and editorial clients. Maarten has photographed people such as Helen Mirren, Chadwick Boseman, Tom Hardy , and George Clooney and in this interview I speak to Maarten about how he approaches portrait shoots as well as an interesting shoot with actress Kristen Bell. I was excited to speak with Maarten about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer John Loomis. John has worked with clients such as ESPN, Golf Digest,UPS,WIRED ,and Nike to name a few. In this interview I speak to John about his recent cover for ESPN magazine , how approaches portraiture , and I also speak to John about his newly founded creative studio named Runway 4 in partnership with photographer Rob Tringali and veteran photo director Jim Surber. John is also the host of the Eyeball podcast where he speaks with a variety of creative professionals. John is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the creative world so I was excited to hear about his journey and all the interesting projects he’s been working on so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.johnloomis.com
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Gulnara Samoilova. Gulnara is a photographer based in NYC having studied photography at ICP in Manhattan. In this interview I speak to Gulnara about growing up in Russia, how she discovered photography , as well as her approach to street photography. I also speak to Gulnara about her newly published book titled “Women Street Photographers” which showcases women street photographers from around the world ranging from veteran photographers as well as new and emerging talent. I also speak to Gulnara about a personal project titles “Lost Family” where she hand paints B&W photographs of her family in Russia. Gulnara has exhibited her work in galleries across the world and has curated shows as well. I was really excited to speak with Gulnara about her new book titled “Women Street Photographers” which I highly recommend so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s I speak with photographer Brad Trent. Brad has worked with clients such as Variety,Time Magazine, Pepsi, Esquire and HBO to name a few. Brad has photographed notable people such as Barack Obama, Spike Lee, Tony Bennett, and Patti Smith to name a few. In this interview I speak to Brad about growing up in Canada where he started his photography career before making the jump to NYC. I also speak to Brad about his approach to portraiture and how he handles challenging shoots such has his experience photographing legendary musician Patti Smith in the middle of Penn station in NYC. Brad is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photography business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his work so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.bradtrent.com
@bradtrent
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Cayce Clifford. Cayce has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, Airbnb,WIRED, and Time magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Cayce about studying photojournalism at Ohio University , her approach to portraiture , as well as one of her recent assignments for Rolling Stone photographing Joan Baez. I also speak to Cayce about her experience photographing the California wildfires in Paradise,CA and how she approaches photographing people in such difficult and stressful situations. I really enjoy Cayce’s approach to storytelling and portraiture so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with her about her journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.cayceclifford.com
@cayceclifford
On today’s podcast I speak with Photo Art Director Karen Williams. Karen earned her MFA in photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design and has worked with publications / brands such as AARP, AirBnB, San Francisco Magazine, Square, and now at Masterclass. In this interview I speak to Karen about her experience working with magazines as well as with big tech brands and what goes into producing commercial photography work. Karen also gives advice to photographers who are trying to market their work editors and producers. And lastly I also speak to Karen about some of her photographic influences as well as one of her personal photo project titled “Elegant Wasteland”. Karen is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photography industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her about her journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.karenwilliamsphotography.com
On today’s podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Jesse Dittmar. Jesse Is a Commercial / editorial photographer based in NYC and has worked with clients such as Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Spotify, and Apple to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jesse about his new work in the NFT digital art space. Jesse explains what an NFT is , his experience turning his work into NFT’s, the process of buying / selling NFT’s and much much more. I also speak to Jesse about some of his new personal work and how he’s been approaching marketing his work during the pandemic. I was really interested to hear about Jesse’s work within the NFT space so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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@jessedittmar
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jesse Rieser. Jesse Has worked with clients such as ESPN, Coca Cola, Esquire, The NBA, and Adidas to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jesse about his recent cover shoot with NBA player Devin Booker for ESPN , I also speak to Jesse about his approach to assignment work and how he balances the worlds of Art & Commerce. I’ve always enjoyed Jesse’s use of color in his photographs so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his recent project titled “Phoenix : A Dystopian Legoland that tastes Like Candy” which is a series of urban landscape photos and portraits that utilize color and space in a unique way. Jesse brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photographic industry so I was pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.jesserieser.com
@jesserieser
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Ab Sesay. Ab has worked with clients such as Universal Records, Loreal, Vibe Magazine, and X-Rite to name a few. Beyond being an accomplished photographer Ab is also the creative director and executive producer at MAC Group where he works with brands such as Sekonic meters. In this interview I speak with Ab about how he discovered photography , some of is photographic influences such as Roy DeCarava, and I also speak to Ab about how approaches advertising productions. Ab has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo business so I was grateful to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.absesay.com
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On today’s podcast I speak with digital capture specialist George Brooks. George owns and operates his Los Angeles based digital capture company called “Brooks Digi” which specializes in digital capture, post production, and other digital image related services. George has worked with photographers and brands such as Mark Seliger, Alexandra Gavillet, Dana Scruggs, Billboard, and Nike to name a few. In this interview I speak to George about studying photography at NYU, what led him to pursue a career as a digital tech, his experience working with Mark Seliger on the Vanity Fair Oscars photo booth, and I also speak to George about building his first computer at the age of 8 yrs old. When working on commercial photo shoots the digital tech is such a key component to having a successful shoot so I was really excited to speak with George about his journey with photography and digital tech work so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Justin Sisson. Justin has worked with clients such as Patron, Hendricks Gin, Esquire, and Maxim to name a few. In this interview I speak to Justin about his experience working in the fashion industry prior to getting into photography as well as his experience writing about wine. I also speak to Justin about moving to NYC to pursue photography as well as his approach to photographing Still life work. Justin is someone who is constantly working on personal projects and brings a really positive attitude to everything he does so I was pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.justinsisson.com
@justin_sisson
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Sam Jones. Sam has worked with clients such as Vanity Fair, Men’s Journal, Fortune, and Rolling Stone to name a few. In this interview I speak with Sam about growing up skateboarding in California and what led him to pursue a career in photography. I also speak to Sam about his popular Netflix show titled “Off Camera” where he sits down with the likes of Robert Downey Jr. , Jeff Bridges, Cindy Crawford, and Tony Hawk to discuss their respective journeys. I also speak to Sam about photographing Bob Dylan for the cover of Rolling Stone of Rolling Stone and his approach to portraiture. Sam has accomplished a lot within photography so I was interested to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.samjonespictures.com
@samjonespictures
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Nolwen Cifuentes. Nolwen has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, TIME magazine,Wired, and Airbnb to name a few. In this interview I speak to Nolwen about a recent assignment for Rolling Stone and how she approaches editorial portrait shoots. I also speak to Nolwen about her experience photographing weddings and how she went on to pursuing a career working with magazines and commercial clients. In this interview I also speak to Nolwen about her recent cover shoot for Entertainment Weekly with actor Sacha Baron Cohen. Nolwen was honored as one of The 30 New & Emerging photographers to watch in 2020 so I was happy to get a chance to speak with Nolwen about her journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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@nolwencif
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Yana Yatsuk. Yana has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, Flaunt , Billboard, Google, and Nike to name a few. In this interview I speak to Yana about how she discovered photography through her interest in Pokemon as a kid as well as photographing her friends bands and live shows early on. I also speak to Yana about her experience photographing both Ringo Starr and Dave Grohl for the cover of Rolling Stone and how she approaches editorial portraiture. I’ve been following Yana’s work for awhile now and really enjoy her approach to portraiture so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her about her journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.yanayatsuk.com
@yanayatsuk
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Mark Peterson. Mark has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, and The New Yorker to name a few. Mark is well known for his work covering politics for which he published a book titled “Political Theatre”. In this interview I speak to Mark about his experience photographing the January 6th insurrection from inside the Capital and how he approached photographing such a chaotic event. I also speak to Mark about his approach to utilizing flash and how he approaches photographing politics. Mark is someone who’s work I have great respect for so I was really pumped to hear about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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For my 200th episode I welcome a photographer that I’ve been looking forward to speaking with for years by the name of Arto Saari. Arto is originally from Seinajoki,Finland and currently resides in Hawaii. Arto has worked with clients such as Vogue, Men’s Health,New Balance, Nixon watches, Volcom, and Juice Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Arto about how he first discovered photography while touring the world as a professional skateboarder and I also speak to Arto about some of his recent work photographing surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii. Beyond being an accomplished and talented photographer Arto spent nearly 2 decades as one of the worlds top professional skateboarders having been awarded Thrasher Magazines 2001 Skater of the year. I grew up watching Arto’s skating in legendary videos such as Menekmati and Flip’s Sorry video. I was really pumped to have Arto on for my 200th episode to hear about his journey with photography and also everything he’s been working on lately so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.artosaari.com
@artosaari
On today’s podcast I speak with David Deal who is an intellectual property attorney specializing in copyright infringement matters on behalf of photographers and businesses throughout the US and Europe. Prior to becoming a lawyer David spent nearly 20 years working as a freelance photographer working with top publications and newspapers so he has a deep understanding of copyright issues that professional photographers deal with running a business. In this interview I speak to David about what lead him to a career in law and ways photographers can best protect their work from copyright infringement. I also speak to David about his work on the case of the late photographer Vivian Maier that he’s been working on for years. Copyright infringement is something that most photographers will deal with at some point in their careers so I was happy to get a chance to speak with a legal expert about ways to protect our work so I hope you enjoy this conversation and thanks for listening.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Peter Prato. Peter has worked with clients such as the New York Times,WIRED,Outside Magazine,and Airbnb to name a few. In this interview I speak to Peter about studying creative writing in college and what eventually lead him to pursue a career in photography. I also speak to Peter about one of his personal projects titled “Game of Chance” which he been working on since 2003 photographing playing cards he has found on the streets in his hopes to put together a full deck someday. Beyond shooting editorial and commercial work Peter has also collaborated with award winning film production company A24. Peter is someone who brings a lot of passion to whatever project he’s working on so I has happy to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.peterprato.com
@peterprato
On today’s podcast I speak with Joe Rodriguez who is a current photo editor at Rolling Stone magazine. Joe has previously worked with publications such as ESPN, People Magazine, Men’s Health, and Entertainment Weekly to name a few. In this interview I speak to Joe about growing up in Brooklyn,NY, how he first discovered photography and what lead him to study photography at SVA in NYC. I also speak to Joe about his experience interning for ESPN which later lead to a full time job as a photo editor within ESPN. Joe also speaks to us about a recent cover shoot he produced for Rolling Stone with photographer Carlos Serrao. Joe is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo business so I was pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
@photoeditorjoe
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Rachel Bujalski. Rachel has worked with clients such as National Geographic, The New York Times, ESPN, and WIRED to name a few. In this interview I speak to Rachel about her experience living on a sailboat for 3 years and photographing a project about people living off the grid in alternative housing which was published by National geographic. I also speak to Rachel about her approach to writing and specifically an article she wrote and photographed for the NY Times on the unhoused crisis in California with over 150,000 people living in shelters or outdoors on the streets. In 2020 Rachel won an Emmy for her documentary work with ESPN and was also named one of The 30 : New and Emerging photographers to watch out for. Rachel is someone who’s work I have great admiration for with her ability to tell very intimate and important stories on very serious issues. I hope you enjoy this interview and thanks for listening!
www.rachelbujalski.com
@rachelbujalski
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jai Lennard. Jai has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Warby Parker, and Sony to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jai about his recent cover shoot for The Hollywood Reporter where he had to photograph George Clooney and several other subjects completely remotely due to Covid-19 safety precautions. I also speak to Jai about his approach to lighting as well as a shoot he did at the Clive Davis Grammy’s party where he photographed legendary artists such as Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson, Beck, and Wyclef Jean to name a few. I had a great time talking with Jai about his journey with photography and how he approaches portraiture so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.jailennard.com
@jai.lennard
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer William Albert Allard. Bill started his career at National Geographic in 1964 and has contributed to 44 Geographic articles as a staff, freelance, and contract photographer & writer. In this interview I speak to Bill about his first assignment for Nat Geo documenting Amish culture in rural Pennsylvania as well as his approach to gaining the trust of his subjects. Bill is well known for his photos of the American west documenting cowboys, ranchers, and the rural culture of places such as Montana, Wyoming ,and Nevada. I’ve always enjoyed Bill’s work for the richness in color and his ability to really immerse himself into whatever subject he’s photographing. William Albert Allard was recently awarded the lifetime achievement award from the National Geographic society and is largely regarded as one of the greatest living photographers working today. I was really pumped to get the chance to speak with Bill so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Gabriela Herman. She has worked with clients such as The New York Times, WIRED, Air BNB, and Google to name a few. In this interview I speak to Gabriela about how she discovered photography, photographing farms on Martha’s Vineyard, and how she approaches marketing her work. I also speak to Gabriela about what she’s been working on recently during this pandemic as well as some of her personal projects. Gabriela is someone who’s work I discovered on instagram so I was interested to hear more about her journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.gabrielaherman.com
@gab
On today’s podcast I speak with photographic Agent John Kenney. John is the co founder of John X Ed a firm representing commercial photographers and directors. In this interview I speak to John about how he discovered photography, studying at the Parsons school of Design, and how he first got into representing commercial photographers. I also speak to John about what he looks for when bringing on a new photographer to their roster as well as what advice he has for photographers looking to pursue commercial photography. John is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and Director Greg Hunt. Greg Hunt has worked with brands such as Vans Footwear, DC Shoes, Levi’s , Alien Workshop skateboards , and Patagonia to name a few. Greg has directed and produced some of the most influential skateboard videos of all time such as Transworld’s Sight Unseen, The DC Video, Mindfield, and Vans first full length video Propeller. He has also directed music videos for artist Cat Power as well as showcasing his work in the Leica Galleries. I grew up watching the skate videos that Greg produced so I was really pumped to get a chance to speak with Greg about his journey with photography, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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@huntfilmwork
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer, actor, and former pro skateboarder Jason Lee. In today’s podcast I speak to Jason about his new book titled “In the Gold Dust Rush” published by Stanley Barker featuring a selection of Lee’s unpublished B&W film photographs of the American Landscape. I also speak to Jason about his career as a professional skateboarder having appeared in the legendary skate film titled “Blind Video Days”. Beyond photography Jason has been a working actor having stared in films and TV shows such as Mallrats , Almost Famous, and My Name is Earl. All of Jason’s photography is shot on film and in this interview I speak to Jason about his love of photo road trips and exploring the American landscape with his camera. Jason is someone who I grew up watching in skate videos so I was excited to talk with him about his interesting career path and creative endeavors so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Dan Winters. Dan has worked with clients such as TIME Magazine, Netflix, WIRED, National Geographic, and Smithsonian magazine to name a few. He has photographed everyone from Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Brad Pitt, and Bernie Sanders to name a few. Dan has published several books including “Road to Seeing” where he shares his journey to becoming a photographer and his approach to work and creativity which I highly recommend. Dan is someone who’s work I’ve looked up to for a long time and I have great admiration for Dan’s knowledge and respect for the history of the photographic medium as well as his work ethic. I was happy to get a chance to speak with Dan about what he’s been working on recently so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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@danwintersphoto
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Chona Kasinger. Chona has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ, and Bloomberg Businessweek to name a few. In this interview I speak to Chona about how she discovered photography, photographing live music in the Seattle area , as well as a recent cover the shoot for Bloomberg Businessweek. Chona is someone who’s work I discovered on instagram and I really enjoy her approach to both portrait and food photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her about her work so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.chonakasinger.com
@chonakasinger
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Spencer Lowell. Spencer has worked with clients such as National Geographic, WIRED, TIME, GQ, and Golf Digest to name a few. In this interview I speak to Spencer about his early days in photography working at camera stores and photo labs in the Los Angeles area and what motivated him to pursue a career in photography. Much of Spencer’s work documents the worlds science & technology which has allowed him to photograph people such as Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook the CEO of Apple as well as shooting cover stories on robotics for National Geographic. Spencer brings a unique perspective and approach to photography so I was really pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.spencerlowell.com
@spencerlowell_
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Alexei Hay. Alexei Hay has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, Esquire, Elle, and Glamour to name a few. In this interview I speak to Alexei about some of his photographic influences, personal projects, as well as his approach to portraiture. Alexei is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo game and has a true appreciation for the craft so I was pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.alexeihay.com
@alexeihay
On today's podcast I speak with returning guest photographer Jeff Vallee who is currently out in Korea under a 14 day quarantine before the start of his production. We talk about all things photography and filmmaking.
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On todays podcast I speak with photographer Gregory Crewdson. Gregory Crewdosn studied photography at SUNY Purchase and the Yale University school of Art where he is now the director of studies in photography. Gregory has exhibited his work around the world and published several books of his photography. Much of his work takes place in small town America and specifically in the Western Massachusetts area. Gregory spends years scouting and producing large scale productions that look very cineamatic in style. He has cited films such as Alfred Hitchcocks Vertigo as well as David Lynch’s Blue Velvet as inspirations to his work. Gregory’s attention to detail and story telling ability is something that has intrigued me for years so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him and hear how he pulls off these massive productions, So I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Michael Cevoli. Michael Cevoli has worked with clients such as Filson, Hill Holiday, and Anglers Journal to name a few. In this interview I speak to Michael about his early days of photography , attending the Rhode Island School of Design to get his MFA in photography, and some of his early assignments. Michael has spent years documenting the commercial fishing industry all over New England giving in incredible climpse into the people and all the hardwork that goes into fishing. Michael is someone who’s work I’ve admired for a long time for story telling abilities and incredible portraits so I was really pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.michaelcevoli.com
@michael_cevoli
Welcome to the photo banter podcast, I’m your host Alex Gagne and on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Carell Augustus. Carell is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Los Angeles,CA. In this interview I speak to Carell about his early days of photography as well as attending the Brooks Institute of Photography after serving his country in the US Army. In this interview I speak to Carell about his experience working at top studios such as Smashbox and Quixote and how he started shooting professionally for top tier clients. Carell is currently working on a new book project called “Black Hollywood Book Project” where he recreates iconic movies with black actors in the photo series. Carell is someone who brings a passion to his work so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.carellaugustus.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Dana Neibert. Dana has worked with clients such as American Express, Ram Trucks, Four Seasons hotels, and Range Rover to name a few. In this interview I speak to Dana about how he went from a career as an art director to pursuing his passion of photography. I also speak to Dana about his approach to marketing and what has worked for him over the course of his career. Dana specializes in creating imagery for large scale advertising campaigns and in this interview he discusses some of his most memorable campaigns such as traveling to Bora Bora by himself to create imagery for the Four Seasons hotel. I also speak to Dana about a campaign for the Wounded Warrior Project which is a non profit organization supporting US military veterans. Dana Neibert is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him, so thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
www.dananeibert.com
@dananeibert
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Celeste Sloman. Celeste has worked with clients such as The New York Times, National Geographic, Time Magazine, Netflix, and The Wall Street Journal to name a few. In this interview I speak to Celeste about her early days of photography shooting for her colleges news paper “The Saint” at Saint Andrews university in Scotland. I also speak to Celeste about her experience interning for legendary photographer Mary Ellen Mark as well as some of her early photographic influences. In this interview I speak to Celeste about her approach to portraiture as well as some recent personal projects she’s been working on. Celeste was recently named one of the 30 New and emerging photographers to watch so I was excited to get a chance to speak with Celeste about her journey with photography so thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy.
www.celestesloman.com
@celestesloman
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Yu Tsai. Yu Tsai has worked with clients such as Apple,Coca Cola,Victoria’s secret, and Sports Illustrated to name a few. In this interview I speak to Yu about how he started off his career working in film production and what led him to pursue a career in fashion / commercial photography. Yu has worked with everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio,Nicole Kidman,Alicia Keys, and P Diddy to name a few. His work has appeared on the covers over Cosmopolitian , Variety, Esquire, and GQ to name a few. I also speak to Yu about his experience working on Sports Illustrated’s legendary Swimsuit issue as well as his experience judging on the hit TV show America’s Next Top Model. Yu is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge / experience to the photo industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.yutsai.com
Instagram - @yutsai88
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Glen E. Friedman. Glen E. Friedman got his start in photography photographing the legendary Dogtown skate crew with skaters such as Jay Adams and Tony Alva to name a few. Glen is also well known for his photographs of punk rock groups such as Fugazi, Minor Threat, Suicidal Tendencies, and Bad Brains. Beyond Glens photographs of skateboarding and punk rock culture Glen is well known for his photographs of legendary hip hop artists such as the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Rakim, and Public Enemy to name a few. Glen’s work has been published and exhibited extensively and he has published several books of his work including titles such as “My Rules”, Fuck You Heroes”, Together Forever, and “The Idealist” to name a few. Glen is someone’s who’s work I grew up looking at as a young skateboarder and have always appreciated the enthusiasm and passion he bring to his work so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.burningflags.com
@glenefriedman
On today’s podcast I speak with Bridget Harris. Bridget Harris is the current head of photography for AirBnb creative. Previous to AirBnb Bridget has worked at Time Magazine as a Senior Photo producer , and also as a senior producer for photographer Norman Jean Roy. In this interview I speak to Bridget about how she got into photography , interning at the Boston Globe newspaper while in college, and I also speak to Bridget about some of her most memorable projects she’s worked on while at Time Magazine. Bridget is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo industry so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with her about her journey with photography. So I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.bridgetharris.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Pete Thompson. Pete just released a new book titled “93 Til” a photographic journey through skateboarding in the 1990’s. Pete has documented some of the most legendary skateboarders such as Tony Hawk, Neil Blender, Tom Penny, Danny Way, and Arto Sarri to name a few. He spent much of the nineties and early 2000’s working as a staff photographer for skateboard magazines such as SLAP and Transworld Skateboarding. In this interview I speak to Pete about how he got into photography , his experience traveling the world photographing the best skateboarders in the world, and I also speak to Pete about his process publishing his new book. Pete is someone who’s work I looked at growing up skateboarding so I was really pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his journey with photography and his new book so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!!
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www.petethompsonphoto.com
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andrew Caulfield also known as Ando. Ando is a San Francisco based photographer who recently published a book titled “REAL SF” which documented the homeless community in San Francisco,CA. All of the proceeds of Ando’s new book are being donated to the Larkin Street Youth Services organization which helps get people off the streets at a young age. In this interview I speak to Ando about how he got into photography, his love of travel, photographing people , and I also speak to Ando about his love of skateboarding which has allowed him to document some of the most legendary skaters such as Mike Carroll, Tom Penny, Keith Hufnagel, and Elissa Steamer to name a few. Ando has been a figurehead of the SF skate scene for many years and is someone who is continually shooting and looking for ways to use his photography for a good cause so I was really pumped to get a chance to speak with him about his new book and his journey with photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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www.andosphotos.com
@andonesia
On today's podcast I speak with current Vice President of photography for the WWE wrestling organization. Brad has worked as a photo editor and director of photography for publications such as The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and as photo director for The White House. Brad is also teaching an upcoming online course for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a photo editor.
Brad's Online Course : https://photographyatthesummit.com/portfolio/brad-smith-2/
www.bradsmithcreative.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jessica Chou. Jessica has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, Wired, The New York Times,and Billboard to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jessica about how she got into photography, some of her early assignments, how she approaches portraiture, and I also speak with her about her shoot with Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. Jessica is someone who’s work I’ve been following for awhile now so I was really pumped to hear more about her journey with photography, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.jessicachouphotography.com
@choutoo
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer David Hume Kennerly. David Hume Kennerly is a pulitzer prize winning photographer for his images documenting the Vietnam and Cambodia wars, refugees escaping from East Pakistan to India, and the Ali vs. Frazier “Fight of the Century”. David worked as the official white house photographer for President Gerald R. Ford where he had unrestricted access to the President on a daily basis. In this interview I speak to David about his early days working for newspapers in the Pacific Northwest, his friendship with Ansel Adams who he photographed for the cover of Time Magazine, and I also speak to David about his approach to covering US politics for nearly 50 years for the top publications in the business. David is someone who has documented some of the most important moments in world history so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him about his amazing career! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.kennerly..com
@davidhumekennerly
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Philip Keith. Philip has worked with clients such as Bloomberg Businessweek,The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Time Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Philip about how he got into photography, his experience attending an Arts High School in Boston, what drew him to portraiture , and I also speak to Philip about his recent assignment for the Time Magazine 100 most influential people issue. Philip is someone who brings an immense amount of passion to his work which has allowed him to work with many of the top publications out there today. I hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening!
www.philipckeith.com
@philip_keith
Podcast by : Alex Gagne Photography
On today’s podcast I speak with professional photo retoucher Angie Hayes. Angie Hayes has been working as a professional photographic retoucher for over 20 years having worked with clients such as Disney Studios, Netflix, GQ, and MTV to name a few. Angie has collaborated with some of the top working commercial / editorial photographers working today including Art Streiber, Dominic Disaia, Peggy Sirota, and Miller Mobley to name a few. In this interview I speak to Angie about what drew her to photo retouching work ,using photoshop since the first edition, and I also speak to Angie about what advice she’d give to someone looking to pursue a career in photo retouching. Angie is someone who truly loves what she does and brings a wealth of knowledge / experience so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with her so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.thehappypixelproject.com
@angiemariehayes
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Bellamy Hunt who is also known online as “Japan Camera Hunter.” Bellamy runs his business Japan Camera Hunter where he sources high quality film cameras and photographic equipment for photographers and camera collectors around the world. In this interview I speak to Bellamy about growing up in the UK and how he first discovered photography. I also speak to Bellamy about what drew him to Tokyo,Japan where he has lived and worked for over 10 years now. Bellamy is someone who has an immense amount of knowledge/ respect for both the craft and history of photography which he showcases on both his popular Instagram page and YouTube channel so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him about his unique path in the photo industry. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.japancaerahunter.com
@japancamerahunter
https://www.youtube.com/user/japancamerahunter
On today’s podcast I speak with the photography team known as Williams + Hirakawa which comprises photographers Mark Williams and Sara Hirakawa. Williams + Hirakawa have worked with clients such as Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, ESPN, Variety, and Glamour to name a few. In this interview I speak to Mark & Sara about how they partnered as a photo team and how they operate as a team. I also speak to Mark & Sara about their approach to marketing and how they manage the ups & downs of a freelance career. Williams + Hirakawa have accomplished a lot within photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with them, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jose Villa. Jose was named one of the top weddings photographers by Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper’s Baazar, and Vogue. Jose has traveled the world photographing weddings in Italy,Spain,India,and Bali,Indonesia to name a few. Jose has photographed the weddings of celebrities such as Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin as well as Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jose about how he got into wedding photography, some of his first weddings and how he’s grown his business that’s allowed him to travel the world and photograph top tier weddings. I also speak to Jose about his love of film photography and why he still shoots film for his weddings. For me this was an interview I was really excited to do and have wanted to do for a long time as I have an emence amount of respect for wedding photographers and getting an opportunity to speak to Jose who’s working at the top of his field was a real pleasure. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.josevilla.com
@josevilla
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Hiram Garcia who is also the President of Productions at Seven Bucks Productions where he has produced films such as Jumanji : Welcome to the Jungle , Skyscraper, and Hobbs & Shaw to name a few. In today's podcast I speak to Hiram about how he got into to photography , his artistic approach , and I also speak to Hiram about is new book titled "The Rock" which documents his over two decade personal and working relationship with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Hiram has traveled the world with Dwyane Johnson working on Blockbuster movies and in his new book Hiram gives you a behind the scenes look at what goes into working on these big production projects. Hiram is someone who has accomplished a lot and brings a unique perspective to his still photography having also worked extensively in video production. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and director Angela Boatwright. Angela has worked with clients such as Vans Shoes, Redbull, Fender guitars, and Golf Digest to name a few. In this interview I speak to Angela about her early day’s of photography growing up in Ohio and her love of photographing music shows which included photographing Kurt Cobain in 1991. I also speak to Angela about her experience working as the director of photography for Mass Appeal magazine and also her approach to documentary film making. I’ve been following Angela’s work for years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.angelaboatwright.com
@Angela_boatwright_
On today’s podcast I speak with photo creative Giselle MorgenStern. Giselle has worked in many roles in the photography business having started her career working as a fashion producer and wardrobe stylist for clients such as Nordstrom, Revlon,and Saks Fifth Avenue. Giselle has since gone onto work as an art producer for brands such as Anthropologie,Air BnB, Sephora,and Banana Republic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Giselle about some of the amazing productions she’s produced around the globe and what goes into producing large scale ad campaigns for various brands. I also speak to Giselle about what she looks for when hiring photographers and advice she has for photographers marketing their work to brands. Giselle MorgenStern is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her , so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.gisellemorgenstern.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Pete Souza. Pete Souza was the Chief official White House photographer for President Barack Obama and Director of the White House photo office. Pete’s book titled “Obama : An Intimate Portrait” which documented the entire 8 years of Barack Obama’s presidency was published in 2017 and debut #1 on The New York Times Bestseller list. Pete previously worked as a national photographer for the Chicago Tribune newspaper based in their Washington bureau and also worked as an official White House photographer for President Ronald Reagan. Pete Souza is someone who has accomplished a lot over the course of his photographic career and someone who I have an immense amount of respect for so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.petesouza.com
Instagram : @petesouza
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Christie Hemm Klok. Christie has worked with clients such as Wired Magazine, Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and Fast Company to name a few. In this interview I speak to Christie about how’s she’s been approaching portrait shoots during the Covid-19 pandemic, how she got her start in assignment work, and I also speak to Christie about her experience working at WIRED magazine as a photo editor / photographer. Christie is someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo industry having both worked was both an editor and now full time photographer photographing for top tier clients so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.christiehemmklok.com
@christiehemmklok
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer, photographic educator , and founder of Booksmart Studio a fine art digital printing studio , specializing in services for photographers and book artists. Eric has been exhibited in over 35 solo exhibitions at venues such as the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, the Hoyt Institute of Fine Art , as well as group shows at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, and Colorado Photographic Arts Center to name a few. I first met Eric Kunsman while attending the Rochester Institute of Technology and have much respect for Eric’s passion for photography as well as the high level of craftsmanship that he brings to printing and book making. I was excited to have Eric on the podcast so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening!
www.erickunsman.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Todd Hido. Todd’s work has been featured in The New York Times,Wired, Vanity Fair , as well as being in the permanent collections of The Getty, The Whitney Museum, The Guggenheim Museum, and the Smithsonian to name a few. In this interview I speak to Todd about his approach to photography, his experience studying under legendary photographer Larry Sultan, and I also speak to Todd about how he first got his work seen and into galleries. Todd is a photographer who’s work I’ve been following for awhile so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.toddhido.com
Instagram - @toddhido_
On toady’s podcast I speak with Photographer, Musician, and professional skateboarder Ray Barbee. Ray Barbee has exhibited his photography around the world, done collaborations with Leica Cameras, Ilford Film, and Van Shoe’s to name a few. Beyond his work with photography Ray is a touring musician and has been a professional skateboarder for over 25 years. Ray started his skate career riding for Powell Peralta skateboards and had skate parts in Powell Peralta’s legendary videos “Ban This” and “Public Domain”. Ray is someone who I’ve been a fan of since I was kid watching his skating and more recently I have become a fan of his music and photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
Instagram - @r.barbee
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Marc J. Franklin who is the current Principle Photographer and photo editor for Playbill magazine which covers everything involving Theatre and Broadway. Marc has photographed everyone from Jake Gyllhenal, Hillary Clinton, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, and Ethan Hawke to name a few. Beyond working with Playbill Marc’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Elle, and The LA Times to name a few. In this interview I speak to Marc about how he went from Majoring in theatre and English in college to pursuing his passion in photography. I also speak to Marc about his approach to portraiture as well as some of the interesting projects he’s gotten to work on at Playbill. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.marcjfranklin.com
@marcjfranklin
Podcast by : Alex Gagne www.alexgagnephoto.com @alexgagnephoto
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Winnie Au. Winnie has worked with clients such as Amazon,Airbnb,Coca Cola, and GQ magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Winnie about her love of photographing dogs, how she went from assisting / digital teching to breaking off and starting her own career, and I also speak to her about her approach to marketing. Winnie Au has accomplished a lot during her photographic career so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.winniewow.com @winniewow
Podcast By: Alex Gagne Photography www.alexgagnephoto.com @alexgagnephoto
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer / director Danielle Levitt. Danielle has worked with clients such as Nike, HBO, ESPN,Time magazine as well as organizations such as Planned Parenthood. Danielle has photographed everyone from Lebron James, Kendall Jenner, Bradley Cooper, and Selena Gomez to name a few. Beyond working for top commercial / editorial clients Danielle is constantly working on personal projects around the globe including one of here projects titled “We Are Experienced” a series of portraits depicting adolescents in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Danielle is someone who has accomplished alot so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her, so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.daniellelevitt.com @daniellelevitt
Podcast by @alexgagnephoto www.alexgagnephoto.com
On today’s podcast I speak photographer Platon. Platon has worked with clients such as Time magazine, Vanity Fair,Esquire, Rolling Stone, and GQ to name a few. Platon has photographed world leaders such as Barack Obama,Vladimir Putin, Bill Clinton, and Hugo Chavez to name a few. Beyond photographing world leaders Platon has used his camera to document sexual violence survivors in the Congo, US Civil Rights Activists, as well as the unjust US Immigration laws and the families torn apart by them. Platon is someone who has photographed the biggest celebrities, athletes, and musicians in the world but has also spent much of his career documenting important humanitarian issues around the world so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his photographic journey and approach to photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.platonphoto.com
Instagram - @platon
On today's episode I speak with photo editors Jane Yeomans of Bloomberg Businessweek, Sacha Lecca of Rolling Stone, and Jesse Reiter of Wine Enthusiast magazine.
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Justin Bettman. Justin has worked with clients such as Spotify, Coca Cola, Billboard Magazine, and Google to name a few. In this interview I speak with Justin about his experience working as an art producer and how he made the transition to becoming a full time photographer. I also speak to Justin about some creative projects he’s been working on during quarantine. Justin has a very cinematic approach to his photography so I was excited to speak with him about his photographic approach so thanks for listening and hope you enjoy.
On today’s podcast I speak with hair / make up artist Erin Svalstad. Erin has worked with clients such as ESPN, MLB, NIKE, MTV, and The Today Show to name a few. She’s has done hair and make up on everyone from Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Tom Petty, and Jon Hamm to name a few. In this interview I speak with Erin about how she got into hair / makeup , here experience working on dozens of ESPN the Body issue shoots, as well as what she’s doing to prepare for productions moving forward to stay safe and take precautions due to Covid-19. Photo production is a team effort so I was excited to finally get a chance to speak with a hair / make artist to better understand their approach / perspective on the photo business. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.erinsvalstad.com @erinsvalstad
Podcast by Alex Gagne www.alexgagnephoto.com @alexgagnephoto
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Matt Kennedy. Matt works primarily as a unit photographer on major motion pictures. He has worked on films such as Marvel's Black Panther, The Conjuring 2, VICE, and The Fate of The Furious to name a few.
www.kennedystills.net
@kennedystills
Podcast by Alex Gagne www.alexgagnephoto.com @alexgagnepphoto
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Michael Zagaris. Michael got his start photographing legendary musicians such as Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, and Lynard Skynard to name a few. Michael has also worked as the team photographer for the SF 49er’s and the Oakland Athletics for over 40 years. In this interview I speak to Michael about how he went from working as Robert F Kennedys political speech writer to pursuing a career in photography. Michael Zagaris is someone who has documented and accomplished a lot within photography so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening.
Instagram - @michaelzagaris
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Buddy Bleckley who is a commercial photographer based in Los Angeles,CA .Buddy specializes in product and lifestyle photography, he has worked with clients such as Ciroc vodka, Primitive Skateboards, HUF Clothing, and Soylent to name a few. In this interview I speak to Buddy about how he went from pursing a career in skateboard photography to focusing his work to product photography and motion work. I also speak to buddy about how he utilizes different technologies such as Pneumatics and working with phantom cameras to capture more dynamic shots in his work. Buddy is someone who is always pushing his craft and trying new technologies so I was exited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.buddybleckley.com
Instagram - @buddybleckley
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Jacob Pritchard who has worked with clients such as Adidas,Google,Elle,and Marriott to name a few.
www.jacobpritchard.com
Instagram - @jacobpritchard
On today's podcast I speak with photographer / director Gary Land who has worked with clients such as Nike,Apple,Under Armor,and Reebok to name a few. He has photographed the likes of Lebron James,Serena Williams,Tiger Woods,and Allen Iverson to name a few.
www.garyland.com
Instagram - @garyland
On today's podcast I speak with the photography team known as Shaughn and John. They have worked with clients such as Facebook,TIME Magazine,GQ,and Uber to name a few.
www.shaughnandjohn.com
Instagram - @shaughn_and_John
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Emily Shur who has worked with clients such as Nike, Apple,Netflix,and ESPN to name a few.
www.emilyshur.com
Instagram - @emilyshur
On today’s podcast I speak with integrated producer Amy Yvonne Yu. Amy has worked with clients such as Apple, Nike,Levi’s, Facebook, and Bose to name a few. Amy produces both still, motion, and experiential campaigns for both agencies and clients directly. She has collaborated with photographers and directors such as Albert Watson, Todd Selby, Peggy Sirota, and Jill Greenberg to name. In this interview I speak to Amy about her journey in the creative business as well as what advice she would give to younger creatives lookin to get their foot in the door. Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the creative business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.virtuallynonexistent.com
Instagram - @amyyvonneyu
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Stefan Ruiz whoa has worked with clients such as The New York Times Magazine, TIME, Vogue,and W magazine to name a few. Stefan has photographed people such as Bill Clinton,Justin Bieber,Pharrell Williams,and Kanye West to name a few.
www.stefanruiz.com
Instagram - @stefanruizphoto
On today's podcast I discuss the Corona virus and the effects on the photo industry with photographers Chad Griffith and Kareem Black.
www.kareemblack.com
www.chadgriffith.com
on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Joe St Pierre. Joe has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Architectural Digest, B Good , and Peroni Beer to name a few. Joes work focuses on both food and lifestyle photography. Joe is someone who’s work I’ve been following for awhile now so I was excited to get a chance to hear more about his journey. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.joestpierrephoto.com
Instagram - @joestpierre
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and director Kwaku Alston. Kwaku has worked with clients such as ESPN, Time Magazine,Amazon, Universal Studios, and The New York times to name a few. In this interview I speak to Kwaku about how he got his start , managing large scale commmercial shoots , and his experience photographing people such as Barack & Michelle Obama and Oprah to name a few. Kwaku is a fellow RIT graduate and I’ve been following his work since I was a student at RIT so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.kwakualston.com
Instagram - @kwakualston
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andre D. Wagner. Andre has worked with clients such as the NY Times, ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, and Vogue to name a few. Much of Andre’s work is focused on documenting his neighborhood and community that he lives in. In this interview I speak to Andre about his approach to street photography, what he enjoys about film photography, and also his experience photographing the key art and movie poster for the recent film Queen & Silm. Andre is someone who’s work I really respect for his raw and pure approach to photography so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening!
www.andredwagner.com
Instagram - @photodre
On today's podcast I speak to photographer Mark Ostow who has worked with clients such as Politico, Bloomberg,and New York Magazine to name a few.
www.ostow.com
Instagram - @markostow
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Shawn Hubbard who has worked with clients such as Under Armor, Red Bull, The NFL, and the New York Times to name a few.
www.shawnhubbardphoto.com
Instagram - @shawn_hubbard
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Amy Lombard. Amy has worked with clients such as Wired, Vanity Fair, Time, Samsung,and Facebook to name a few. In this interview I speak to Amy about here experience spending a day in a Zoo with Newt Gingrich, how she deals with tough personalities, her creative approach, and much more. Amy is a photographer who’s work I really respect so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.amylombard.com
Instagram - @amylombard
On today’s episode I speak with Visual engineer , Director, and photographer Steve Giralt. Steve has worked with clients such as Pepsi, Jack Daniels, Timberland, and Hershey’s to name a few. In this interview I speak to Steve about how he got into photography, his experience working with legendary photographer Richard Avedon , what drew him to food,beverage, and product photography and I also speak to him about the amazing motion work he is doing with robots and pneumatics. Steve is an extremely talented photographer and business owner so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.the-garage.tv
Instagram - @stevegiralt
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Meron Menghistab. Meron has worked with clients such as Complex, Adidas, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Wired to name a few. In this interview I speak to Meron about how he got into photography , his creative approach , early assignments ,and much much more. Meron is a talented photographer who I was excited to speak to so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.meronphotography.com
Instagram - @meron_photo
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and professor of photography Denis Defibaugh. Denis Defibuagh has been a professor of photography at the Rochester institute of technology for over 30 years. He has also shot commercially for clients such as Coca Cola, Eastman Kodak, Delta Airlines, and American Express to name a few. His worked has been exhibited around the world and he has published several books. Denis just recently published a new book titled “North by Nuuk , Greenland after Rockwell Kent” where Denis spent over a year living in Greenland where he documented the landscape, people, and culture of Greenland. Denis was one of my favorite professors I had while attending RIT so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his career in photography.
www.denisdefibaughgreenland.com
Buy the Book - www.rit.edu/press/north-by-nuuk
Instagram - @defden
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Steph Larsen who has worked with clients such as CVS,Timberland,Converse,and TJ Maxx to name a few.
www.stephlarsen.com
Instagram - @stephlarsenphoto
On today's podcast I speak with returning guest Kareem Black who has worked with clients such as MTV,Verizon,Pepsi, and Vice to name a few. In this interview we talk about his experience with the restaurant Applebee's as well as some of his photo projects in 2019.
www.kareemblack.com
Instagram - @kareemblack
on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Stuart Stuart Palley. Stuart is a envrormental, editorial , and commercial photographer based in Southern California. Stuart has worked with clients such as National Geographic, Time Magazine, The New York Times, and Wired to name a few. Much of Stuarts work is focused on documenting California Wildfires of which is has documented over 100 wildfires in the last 5 years. In this interview I speak to Stuart about how he got into photography , what drew him to photographing wildfires as well as how he prepares to photograph a wildfire. Stuart bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.stuartpalley.com
Instagram - @stuartpalley
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Anthony Acosta who is the current staff photographer for Vans Footwear. Previous to Vans Anthony was a staff for The Skateboard Mag where he traveled the world photographing professional skaters such as Daewon Song and Guy Mariano to name a few.
www.anthonyacosta.com
Instagram - @aacostaa
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Ryan Allan. Ryan has worked with clients such as Adidas,Levis,Nike,Thrasher Magazine,and Vice to name a few. In this interview I speak to Ryan about growing up in Canada, his early days of photography, starting & managing SBC Skateboard Magazine, his experience photographing legendary skaters Geoff Rowley and Dylan Reider, and much much more. Ryan is someone who has a wealth of knowledge / experience in photography so I was pumped to get an chance to speak with him about everything he’s working on! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.ryanallan.com
Instagram - @ryanallan
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer & Director Brian Bowen Smith. Brian has worked with clients such as Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Netflix, Billboard Magazine, and Men’s Health to name a few. In this interview I speak Brian about how he went from a career in acting / professional skating to becoming a photographer and learning from the legendary photographer Herb Ritts. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge , experience , and enthusiasm so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey in photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.bowensmith.com
Instagram - @brianbowensmith
On today’s podcast I speak with photographers Neil Kremer and Cory Johnson who work as a team under the name “Kremer Johnson”. Kremer Johnson has worked with clients such as AT&T, Visa, Hulu, and Direct TV to name a few. In this interview I speak to Neil and Cory about how they started working together , how a photo team operates, and I also speak to Neil and Cory about their approach to marketing as well as much much more. Neil and Cory both have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with them about their journey. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.kremerjohnson.com
Instagram - @kremerjohnsonphotography
On today’s podcast I speak with creative director, photo editor, and photographer Maureen Cavanagh who is the current creative director at The Player’s Tribune. Maureen previously worked for Sports Illustrated for over 10 years as a deputy photo editor covering lots of baseball as well as large photo essays. Beyond working as a photo editor as well as shooting Maureen has volunteered her time to the Eddie Adams workshop as a producer helping young and emerging photographers. Maureen is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo business so I was excited to hear about her journey. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
Instagram - @Photo_mocavanagh
On today’s podcast I speak with Jennifer Laski who has worked as a photo editor , video director, and producer for both editorial and advertising productions for over 20 years. She has worked with publications and brands such as Elle Magazine, Premiere Magazine, Departures Magazine, Pottery Barn, and Essence Magazine to name a few. She is currently the executive Photo & Video director at The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard magazine. In this interview I speak to Jen about her journey in the photo industry as well as what advice she would give to younger people getting in the business. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
Instagram - @jenlaskiphotovideo
On today's podcast I speak with photographer David Jaewon Oh who documents sports and sports culture as well as much much more. His work has appeared in Runner's World magazine and various other publications.
www.davidjaewonoh.com
Instagram - @thisisdizzle
On today's podcast I speak with photographer / director Carlos Serrao who has worked with clients such as NIKE,Puma,Target,and MasterCard to name a few.
www.carlosserrao.com
Instagram - @Carlos_serrao
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Ramona Rosales who has worked with clients such as Billboard,ESPN,Glamour,and TIME to name a few.
www.ramonarosales.com
Instagram - @ramonarosales
On today's podcast I speak with returning guest Frank Ockenfels 3. In this interview I speak with Frank about his new book "Volume 3" which is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
BUY Franks new book - https://www.amazon.com/3-Frank-Ockenfels/dp/3961712298/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23NCZKJEMIJ69&keywords=frank+ockenfels&qid=1572907974&sprefix=frank+oaken%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
www.fwo3.com
Instagram - @Fwo3
On today’s podcast I speak with legendary photographer / director Estevan Oriol. Estevan Oriol has worked with clients such as Cadillac,Nike,GQ,Rolling Stone, and Complex to name a few. Estevan has photographed everyone from Al Pacino, Robert Deniro, Kim Kardashian, Dennis Hopper, and Snoop Dogg to name. Estevan got his start as a tour manger for music acts such as Cypress Hill and House of Pain where he discovered a love of photography and began documenting various musicians around the globe while on tour. For over 25 years Estevan has been documenting LA culture that includes famous athletes, musicians, artists, as well as Latino, urban, gang, and tattoo culture lifestyles. Estevan is hand down one of my favorite photographers of all time so it was a real honor to get a chance to sit down and speak with him about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.estevanoriol.com
Instagram - @estevanoriol
BUY Estevan's book - https://estevanoriol.myshopify.com/products/this-is-los-angeles-signed
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Bob O'Connor who has worked with clients such as Bloomberg Businessweek, ESPN, Popular Science, and The New York Times to name a few.
www.boboconnor.net
Instagram - @_boboconnor
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Nate Bressler. Nate has worked for top publications such as Outside Magazine as well as spent time working as an archeologist and a Cowboy. Nate is a very talented photographer with an interesting story. Nate also runs a non profit called Sage to Saddle that gives kids on reservations an opportunity to ride horses.
www.natebressler.com
www.sagetosaddle.com
Instagram - @whereveruwannabe
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On today's podcast I speak with legendary skate photographer Mike O'Meally who has worked with clients such as Slap Magazine,Transworld,Thrasher,Nike,Converse,and Adidas to name a few.
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer David Salafia who has worked with clients such as Adidas, Under Armor, Reebok, and Puma to name a few.
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Instagram - @davidsalafia
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer Jeff Vallee who has worked with clients such as Nike,Sony,Esquire,and AirBnb to name a few.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Randall Slavin. Ranall has worked with clients such as Vanity Fair, GQ, Rolling Stone, and Esquire to name a few. In this interview I speak to Randall how he went from a career in acting to pursuing photography full time. I also speak to Randall about his approach to portraiture as well as his experience photographing legendary actor Dennis Hopper. Randall is a photographer with a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy.
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer Jonathan Saunder who has worked with clients such as Time, Forbes, Fortune, and People to name a few.
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer Steve Babuljak who is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has worked with clients such as Lacie,Chevron,PG&E, and The New York Times to name a few.
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On today's podcast I speak with print maker Bob Korn of Bob Korn Imaging. Bob has worked as a professional printmaker for over 40 years with his work being shown in the Getty Museum, The Smithsonian,and the Metropolitan Museum of Art to name a few. He has printed work for photographers such as Joel Meyerowitz, Gregory Heisler, and Richard Avedon to name a few.
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On today's podcast I peak with photographer Christian Hafer. Much of Christian's work is focused around the game of golf and he has worked with clients such as Nike,Callaway Golf,BMW,and Golf Magazine to name a few.
www.chriatianhafer.com
Instagram - @hafe_life
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jean Fruth. Jean is a photographer based in San Francisco,CA with much of her work centered around Baseball. In Jeans new book “Grassroots Baseball where legends begin” she documents the amateur game of baseball from all levels around the world in places such as Cuba, the Dominican republic, Japan, and Cape Cod to name a few. Jean has covered nearly every aspect of the game of baseball, from photographing MLB games, World Series, Little League game, working with the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown and so much more. Her attention to detail and dedication to documenting the game of baseball is truly impressive so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her about her career and new Book that is now available for purchase at grassrootsbaseball.com I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer Shayan Asgharnia who has worked with clients such as Nike,ESPN,Wired,and Vanity Fair to name a few.
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Instagram - @shayanhathaway
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Michelle Groskopf. Michelle has worked with clients such as Wired Magazine, TIME, Apple, and Bloomberg Businessweek to name a few. In this interview I speak to Michelle about how she went from a career in production to becoming a photographer and I also speak to her about photographing Wired’s 25th anniversary issue where she photographed some the tech industry’s biggest names such as Bill Gates,Mark Zuckerberg,and Jack Dorsey to name a few. Michelle has a unique style and approach to photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today's podcast I speak with Jane Yeomans who is the current photo editor for Bloomberg Business Week magazine. Jane has a wealth of knowledge about photography and photo business so it was a pleasure getting a chance to speak with her!
Instagram - @janeyeomansbbphoto
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On today’s podcast I speak with Anna Alexander who is the current director of photography for Wired Magazine. Beyond working for Wired Magazine Anna also spent time as the photo director for Dwell Magazine. In this interview I speak to Anna about her journey as a photo editor, some of her most memorable projects, as well as where she looks for new talent. Anna is someone who has worked with some of the most talented photographers in the business and has a wealth of knowledge about the photography business. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Joe Pugliese. Joe has worked with clients such as Wired Magazine, Vanity Fair, GQ, Apple,and Netflix to name a few. Joe has photographed people such as Steve Jobs,Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk,and Dr Dre to name a few. In this interview I speak to Joe about how he went from working as a photojournalist to becoming a portrait photographer working with top brands and editorial publications. I’ve been a fan of Joe’s work for years now so I was excited to get a chance to have him on the podcast. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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Instagram - @joepug
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer,artist,and professional skateboarder Ed Templeton. Ed's work has been shown around the world and has published several books showcasing his work. He is also a professional skateboarder and owner of Toy Machine skateboards.
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On the 100th episode I welcome back my first guest Jesse Burke. Jesse has worked with clients such as The New York Times,ESPN,Bose,and Adidas to name a few.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Ryan E. Young. Ryan has worked with clients such as ESPN,Wired,Adidas,Google,and Golf Digest to name a few. In this interview I speak to Ryan about is approach to marketing, working with a Rep, his experience photographing pro basketball player Klay Thompson for the cover of Slam magazine. I also speak to Ryan about his approach to personal work. I’ve been a fan of Ryan’s work for awhile now so I was excited to get a chance to peak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Shaun Fenn. Shaun has worked with clients such as FedEx,Lexus, Farmers insurance, and National Geographic to name a few. In this interview I talked to Shaun about how he went from working in the tech industry to making a career as commercial photographer. I also speak to shaun about his approach to marketing and the importance of personal projects. Shaun is a photographer who’s work I’ve been following for awhile now so I was excited to get a chance to hear more about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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Instagram - @sirfenn
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On today's episode I speak with photographer Maddie McGarvey who has worked with clients such as The New York Times,National Geographic,The Player's Tribune,and Esquire to name a few.
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On today's podcast I sit down live from the PGA Championship golf tournament with Golf Magazine photo editor Jesse Reiter and Golf.com photographer Christian Hafer.
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer/director Marcus Smith. Marcus has worked with clients such as Nike,Adidas,Apple,and ESPN to name a few. I've been a fan of Marcus's work for awhile now so was excited to get a chance to speak with him.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Mike Blabac. Mike is one of the most respected skateboard photographers working today having spent over 25 years shooting with some of the best skaters in the world such as Danny Way, Josh Kalis, Stevie Williams,Colin McKay,and Ryan Gallant to name a few. In this interview I speak to Mike about his experience photographing legendary Skateboarder Danny Way when he jumped the great wall of china, and I also speak to Mike about some of his commercial work for brands such as Nike, Oakley, Hewlett Packard, and the NFL to name a few. Mike is a photographer who’s worked I’ve looked up to since I was a kid so I was excited to get a chance to hear more about Mikes work. Be sure to peep Mike’s print store where he has so many iconic photos available for purchase, link in the description. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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Instagram- @blabacphoto
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On today’s podcast I speak to photographer / director Heather McGrath. Heather has worked with clients such as Bose, Jack Daniels, Reebok, Sony, and Sam Adams beer to name a few. In this interview I speak to Heather about how she went from working as a retoucher to becoming a full time photographer and I also speak to her about a recent fashion project for the agency Soilder Unlimited. Heather has a wealth of knowledge about photography and the photo business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer / director Elizabeth Weinberg. Elizabeth has worked with clients such as Netflix,Target,Rolling Stone,Pepsi, and is a regular contributor to the NYT’s. She has photographed everyone from John Mayer, Selena Gomez,DJ Kahled,and Danny Devito to name a few. In this interview I speak to Elizabeth about her approach to marketing, some of her early assignments, and some of her directing work. I’ve been following Elizabeth’s work for awhile and was really excited to get a chance to speak to her about her work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Dan Winters. Dan has worked with clients such as Wired Magazine,GQ ,ESPN, and Netflix to name a few. Dan has photographed everyone from Barack Obama, Tupac Shakur, and Sandra Bullock to name a few. In this interview I speak to Dan about his love of aerospace, an early shoot of Denzel Washington for the New York Times as well as his experience photographing both US Presidents Barack Obama and George Bush. Dan is a photographer who’s work I’ve been a fan of so it was a real pleasure to get a chance to travel down to Texas and interview Dan at his very unique studio that’s over 115 years old and was previously a general store. I hope you enjoy this one and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Trevor Paulhus. Trevor has worked with clients such as Apple, NIKE, Rolling Stone, and Victory Journal to name a few. In this interview I speak to Trevor about some of his early assignments , his experience hiking the appalachian trail , and how he handles challenging shoots. I’ve been following Trevor’s work for awhile now so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with legendary photographer Walter Iooss Jr. Walter has shot some of the most iconic sports photos of all time of athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Muhammed Ali, and Kobe Bryant. Walter Iooss got his start shooting for Sports Illustrated at the age of 17 and has contributed to the magazine for more than 58 years. Beyond shooting sports Walter spent 4 decades shooting the SI Swimsuit issue. Walter is hands down one of my favorite photographers of all time so it was an extreme honor to get a chance to interview him. Also have to give a big shout out to photographer Kohjiro Kinno for helping put this interview together. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jason Grow. Jason has worked with clients such as Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Microsoft, and Forbes to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jason about his early days working as a newspaper photographer in California and I also speak to Jason about his recent assignment for Poltico where he photographed the newly elected woman of Congress including Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez. I was lucky enough to assist Jason early on in my career and can say that Jason has a real passion for his work so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him in depth about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Christopher Payne who specializes in architecture and industry. In this interview I speak to Christopher about how he went from a career in architecture to a career in photography where he is now a regular contributor to the New York times. I also speak to Christopher about his recently published special feature in the NYT’s titled “The Daily Miracle” where he spent 2 years documenting The New York Times printing plant in college point, queens. I’ve been following Christopher’s work for a little while now and his attention to detail is truly amazing so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening!
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On today's podcast I speak with photographer / director Magdalena Wosinska. Magdalena has worked with clients such as Wrangler,RVCA,DELL,and Adidas to name a few.
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Instagram- @magdawosinskastudio
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Robert Maxwell. Robert has worked with clients such as Outside Magazine, TIME, ESPN the Magazine, and Nike to name a few. Robert has spent years photographing people such as David Bowie, Leonardo DiCaprio , Gordon Parks, Hillary Clinton, Kelly Slater, and Lebron James to name a few. Robert has been one of my favorite photographers for years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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Instagram - @robertmaxwellphoto
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Andy is a legendary sports photographer having spent over 30 years photographing the NBA,NHL,MLB, as well as advertising campaigns for brands such as NIKE,REEBOK,PEPSI,and Adidas to name a few. In this interview I speak to Andy about his experience being a team photographer for the Los Angeles Laker, Clippers, and LA Kings to name few. I also speak to Andy about his recently published book “The Mamba Mentality” that he collaborated with legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant. Andrew Berstein has documented some of the most iconic sports moments in history so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer William Coupon. William has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Nike, and Esquire to name a few. William became very well known for his formal portraits of well known people such as Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Miles Davis, and Jean Michel Basquiat to name a few. Beyond shooting for top editorial and commercial clients William has exhibited is work in galleries across the world. I’ve been a fan of William’s work for years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jeff Lipsky. Jeff has worked with clients such as Men’s Journal, Vanity Fair, Verizon, GQ, and Eddie Bauer to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jeff about his approach to portraiture and some of experiences photographing people such as Lady Gaga, Francis Ford Coppola, and Larry David to name a few. Jeff is a very talented talented photographer and a nice dude who’s work I’ve followed for years so I was really pumped to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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On today’s podcast I speak with photo journalist Santiago Lyon. Santiago spent years documenting conflicts in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, and El Salvador to name a few. Santiago later went on to become vice president and director of photography for the Associated Press where he worked for 13 years and earned several pulitzer prizes under his leadership. Currently Santiago is the director of editorial content at Adobe as well serving on the board of directors for the Eddie Adams Workshop. Santiago has a wealth of knowledge in the photography industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jessica Deeks. Jessica is a commercial / editorial photographer based in Ottawa,Canada. She has worked with clients such as Reader’s Digest, The Washington Post, and MAC Cosmetics to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jessica about her experience photographing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Maclean’s magazine, and I also speak to Jessica about her ongoing personal project documenting a Girl’s Rock camp in Canada. Jessica is an extremely motivated photographer so I was excited to get a chance to speak with here about her work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Welcome to the photo banter podcast, I’m your host Alex Gagne and on today’s podcast I speak with Rob Haggart. Rob is a former photo editor at Outside Magazine, Men’s Journal, and the founder of the popular photo industry blog aphotoeditor.com that reports on various topics in the commercial, editorial, and fine art photography industry. Currently Rob is the CEO & founder of Photofolio a company that builds portfolio websites for photographers. Rob has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the photo industry so I was excited to hear more about his experience. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.aphotoeditor.com
www.photofolio.com
INSTAGRAM - @aphotoeditor
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Joe McNally. Joe is an extremely accomplished photographer having worked with clients such as National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, ESPN,and LIFE magazine to name a few. Beyond shooting for top clients while traveling to nearly 70 countries on assignment , Joe has spent years teaching photography workshops across the world as well as being a Nikon camera Ambassador. I’ve been following Joe’s work for years so I was really excited to get a chance to speak with him about his amazing career!
https://portfolio.joemcnally.com/index
INSTAGRAM - @joemcnallyphoto
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Mark Hartman who has worked with clients such as The new york times, Esquire,Dwell,and Nike to name a few. In this interview I speak to Mark about his approach to portraiture , his travels to India and Japan, and I also speak to him about his portrait series shot in Coney Island. I’ve been following Mark’s work for years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.markhartmanphoto.com
INSTAGRAM - @markhartman
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer John Kealey. John has worked with clients such as ESPN the magazine,SLAM,Men’s Fitness,and Victory Journal to name a few. In this interview I speak to John about some of his early assignments, his approach to motion work, and some of his most recent projects. I really enjoy John’s work so I was excited to speak with about his work so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening!
www.johnkealey.com
INSTAGRAM - @johnkealey
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Amanda Freidman. Amanda is a Los Angeles based photographer who has worked with clients such as American Express,Apple, GQ, and Vanity Fair to name a few. In this interview I speak to Amanda about how she got her start, her approach to marketing and her experience photographing a pimp named Don Magic Juan. Amanda is a great photographer and I really enjoyed speaking with her. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.amandafriedman.com
INSTAGRAM - @amandaefriedman
Today I have a special Super Bowl edition episode. On this podcast I speak with veteran sports photographer Rob Tringali who has photographed more than 20 super bowls. Rob has been a working photographer for over 30 Years having photographed for clients such as Sports Illustrated,ESPN, the players tribune, and Nike to name a few. Rob has a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was excited to sit down and talk with him before he heads down to Atlanta to photograph Tom Brady’s 6th Super Bowl championship! Yes 6th Championship! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.robtringali.com
INSTAGRAM - @robtringali
On today's podcast I speak to Marianne Campbell who is a commercial photography representative. She currently represents photographers Randal Ford,Jamie Kripke, Margaret Lampert,and Shaun Fenn to name a few.
www.mariannecampbell.com
INSTAGRAM - @mariannecampbell
On today's podcast I speak with Chris Chambers who is the current photo editor of Sports Illustrated.
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Josh Campbell who specializes in Sports / fitness photography. He has worked with clients such as Nike,Reebok,Astin Martin,and LL Bean.
www.joshcampbell.com
Instagram - @joshcampbellphoto
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Christaan Felber. He has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone,North Face,New York Times,and Victory Journal.
www.christaanfelber.com
Instagram - @christaanfelber
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Michael D Wilson. Michael is an editorial and commercial photographer based in New England and has worked with clients such as Yankee Magazine, Walmart, Down East Magazine, and NetJets to name a few. In this interview I speak to Michael about how he got his start by assisting well known photographer Martin Schoellor and also how he branched off and started his own business. Michael is a really nice guy with a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was excited to hear more about his work. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
www.mdwphotographic.com
Instagram - @mwphotographic
On today’s podcast I speak with photo director Thomas Payne. Thomas is the Current photo director of both Popular Science and Saveur magazines. In this interview I speak to Thomas about how he got into photography, what he looks for when hiring new photographers, and also how he balances editing two different magazines. Thomas is someone who has a wealth of knowledge about photography and the photo business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Instagram - @thompaynenyc
www.popsci.com
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On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Sasha Israel. Sasha has worked with clients such as Teen Vogue,Elle,SELF Magazine,and Good Company Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak with Sasha about her approach to portraiture as well as her love of cooking and the culinary world. Sasha as a talented photographer with a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
www.sashaisraelphotography.com
Instagram - @sashaisrael
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Joe Toreno. Joe is a Los Angeles based editorial and commercial photographer with a focus in environmental and celebrity portraits. Joe has photographed everyone from Snoop Dogg,Bill Maher,Floyd Mayweather,and Steve-O to name a few. He has worked with clients such as ESPN,Fortune,RVCA clothing, and Variety Magazine to name a few. Joe is a photographer who’s work I’ve been following since college so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.joetoreno.com
Instagram - @joetoreno
On today’s podcast I speak with Art Producer Lisa Oropallo who is the current director of Art Production for the Advertising agency Digitas. Lisa has spent much of her career working with photographers, illustrators and various creatives producing large scale Campaigns for brands such as American Express and various Fortune 500 companies. Lisa has a true passion for the arts and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the commercial photography business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.digitas.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Billie Weiss. Billie is currently the Manger of Photography for the Boston Red Sox where both shoots and oversees the photography Dept and staff. In this interview I speak to Billie about covering the Boston Red Sox 2018 season that ended in a World Series victory. Beyond working with the Boston Red Sox Bille has also worked with The New York Times,Getty,Franklin Sports,and Tufts University to name a few. Billie is a very talented photographer with a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was excited to hear more about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.billieweiss.com
Instagram - @bjweiss22
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Simon Bruty. Simon Bruty spent nearly 20 years as a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated where he photographed athletes such as Michael Phelps,Floyd Mayweather, Danica Patrick,and Russell Westbrook to name a few. Simon has spent much of his career photographing sporting events such as The Masters,The Super Bowl, as well as the winter / Summer Olympic Games. I’ve been looking at Simons work on the pages of SI since I was a kid so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.simonbruty.com
Instagram - @simonbruty
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Leah Fasten. Leah is a commercial / editorial photographer servicing cities such as New York,Los Angeles,and beyond. She has worked with clients such as The New York times , Progressive Insurance, US Airways ,Bloomberg Businessweek,and Fortune to name a few. In this interview I speak to Leah about her early assignments, her approach to marketing, and much more. Leah is an extremely motivated photographer with a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was a excited to get a chance to speak with her. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.leahfasten.com
Instagram @leahfasten
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On today’s podcast I speak with Karen Frank who is the current director of photography for ESPN the Magazine. Karen has worked with publications such as GQ,The Oprah Magazine,Time Magazine,and Bloomberg Business week. In this interview I speak to Karen about her experience working with photographers such as Dan Winters,Chris Buck,Phillip Lorca Dicoria,and Herb Ritts to name a few. Karen is someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
Instagram - @frankie626
On today's podcast I speak with photographers Kareem Black,Matthew Salacuse,and Chad Griffith.
www.salacuse.com www.kareemblack.com www.chadgriffith.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and director Sophy Holland. Sophy has worked with clients such as Vogue,Elle,The WWE,ESPN the Magazine,and Harper’s Baazar to name a few. In this interview I speak with Sophy about how she began her career working as an Art Director as well as an agent before pursuing her own photography career. I also speak to Sophy about her experience directing a full length documentary titled “Illustrated Man” which documents the history of tattoo culture and how it has collided with fashion in current day society. Sophy is an extremely talented photographer / director who’s work I really respect so I hope you enjoy this interview and thanks for listening.
www.sophyhollandphotography.com
Instagram - @sophyholland
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Kohjiro Kinno. Kohjiro is an editorial & Commercial photographer based in Southern California who has worked with clients such as Sports Illustrated,Golf Magazine, and The Players Tribune to name a few. Kohjiro is also the current photo editor of The Golfers Journal which is quarterly publication focused on golf culture. Kohjiro is a photographer who’s work I really respect so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.kohjirokinno.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Patrick James Miller. Patrick is a commerical and editorial photographer based in NYC and has worked with clients such as Golf Magazine,Men’s Health,Esquire,and American Express to name a few. In this interview I speak to Patrick about how he partnered with his new agent, some of his early assignments, and I also speak to Patrick about his experience photographing the legendary ESPN anchor Stuart Scott. This is an interview that I really enjoyed doing so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
http://www.patrickjamesmiller.com
Instagram - @patrickjamesmiller
On today’s podcast I speak with Jesse Reiter who is the current photo editor of Golf Magazine. Jesse has spent over ten years working in the Golf Magazine photo department where he began as an intern and worked his way up to Senior Photo editor. In this interview I speak with Jesse about how he got into photography, some of his early experiences working at the magazine, and also how he finds new photographers. Jesse is someone who has a wealth of knowledge about photography and the photography industry so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Instagram - @jreiterphoto @golfmagphoto
www.jreiterphoto.format.com
Welcome to the photo banter podcast, I’m your host Alex Gagne and on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jesse Dittmar. Jesse is a commercial & editorial photographer based in NYC who has worked with clients such as The Washington Post,Rolling Stone,Vanity Fair,and Apple to name a few. Much of Jesse’s work is centered around celebrity portraiture where he has photographed people such as Tom Hanks,Denzel Washington,Patti Smith,and David Letterman to name few. In this interview I speak to Jesse about how he made the transition from Photo Assistant to full-time photographer and how he approaches he portrait shoot. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.jessedittmar.com
Instagram - @jessedittmar
Welcome to the photo banter podcast, I’m your host Alex Gagne and on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Chris Buck. Chris is an editorial & Commercial photographer who has worked with clients such as Google,Old Spice,GQ,and ESPN the magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Chris about some of his early assignments, his approach to marketing ,as well as his various personal projects. Chris is someone who’s work I’ve respected for many years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy!
www.chrisbuck.com
Instagram - @the_chris_buck
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and photographic educator Nick Brandreth. Nick is currently the historic process specialist at The George Eastman Museum where spends much of his time teaching students about historic and alternative processes such as tintypes,ambrotypes,and wet and dry collodion negatives to name a few.When nick isn’t teaching students you can find him working on various personal photo projects as well as shooting commercially for brands such as Mercedes Benz and the wall street journal. Nick has a wealth of knowledge about photographic history so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening.
www.nickbrandreth.com
Instagram - @nickbrandreth
www.eastman.org
On today’s podcast I speak with legendary sports photographer Brad Mangin. Brad Mangin is a sports photographer based in San Francisco,CA who has worked with clients such as Sports Illustrated , Major League Baseball, and the PGA Tour to name a few. Much of Brad’s work has been covering the game of baseball where he has photographed legendary players such as Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Pedro Martinez ,and Cal Ripken to name a few. Brad has spent over 30 years photographing professional baseball and has a true passion for the craft of photography so I was excited to speak with him about all his work and experience within photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.manginphotography.com
Instagram - @bmangin
Twitter - @bradmangin
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Peter Yang. He has worked with clients such as GQ,Rolling Stone,Variety,Levi's,and Ray Ban to name a few.
www.peteryang.com
Instagram - @yopeteryang
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Benedict Evans. Benedict has worked with clients such as ESPN,Esquire,Variety,Wired magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Benedict about how he went from studying film to pursuing a career in photography. I also speak to Benedict his experience assisting legendary photographer Platon and how he broke off on his own to start shooting. Benedict is a very talented photographer who’s work I really enjoy so I was excited to get a chance to speak with Benedict about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.benedictevans.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Nick Onken. Nick is a commercial and editorial photographer who has worked with clients such as Nike,Coca Cola,Conde Nast Traveler,and Addidas to name a few. In this interview I speak to Nick about some of his early assignments , his approach to marketing and I also speak to Nick about his own podcast “Nion Radio” where he interviews people such as Usher , Donna Karen , and Jeff Lipsky to name a few. Nick is a very creative person with a broad range of interests so I was interested to hear more about his story. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.nickonken.com
Instagram - @nickonken
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Gina LeVay. Gina is a NYC based photographer who has worked with clients such as ESPN,Vanity Fair,Fortune,and the WWE to name a few. In this interview I speak to Gina about her personal project “Sandhogs” which documented the underground miners of NYC. I also speak to Gina about her approach to marketing which has allowed her to work with a broad range of both editorial and commercial clients. Gina is photographer who’s work I’ve been following for years so I was excited to get a chance to speak with her about her work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.ginalevay.com
Instagram - @ginalevay
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Dylan Coulter. Dylan is a Los Angeles based photographer who has worked with clients such as ESPN the Magazine,GQ,Adidas,and Apple to name a few. In this interview I speak with Dylan about how he made the transition form working as an Art director to becoming a photographer , his experience shooting for ESPN’s The Body Issue, and I also speak to him about some of hiss early assignments. Dylan is a really talented photographer with a wealth of knowledge and experience so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his career. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.dylancoulter.com
Instagram - @dylancoulter
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Matt Day. Matt Day is a photographer based in Chillicothe,Ohio who is well known for his youtube channel “Matt Day Photo” where he talks about everything from film photography, different cameras, and projects he’s working on. Much of Matt’s personal photography is based around documenting is family and the town of Chillicothe,Ohio. Matt is someone who has a true passion for photography and has found a unique way to monetize his photography via youtube and social media so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him in depth about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.mattdayphoto.com www.youtube.com/mattdayphoto
Instagram- @mattdayphoto
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Matt Thomas who is the current staff photographer for the Boston Red Sox baseball team. In this interview I speak to Matt about how he went from an intern to a Staff photographer for the Boston Red Sox, his approach to retouching, and I also speak to him about his experience working at the Purdue University student newspaper. Being someone who is a fan of baseball this interview was a real pleasure to do , so I hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening!
www.mthomasphotos.com
Instagram- @m_thomasphotos
On today’s podcast I speak with photographers Jeremy & Claire Weiss who go under the name DAY 19. Jeremy & Claire have worked with clients such as Levi’s ,Nike, Pepsi,Verizon,and Addidas to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jeremy & Claire about how they got into photography , some of there early assignments, and I also speak to them about some of their most memorable shoots. I’ve been following Day 19’s work for many years so I was excited to get any opportunity to speak with Jeremy and Claire in depth about their work. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
www.day19.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Tony Luong. Tony is a Boston based photographer who specializes in editorial and commercial photography. He has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone,The NY Times,Outside Magazine,and Popular Mechanics to name a few. In this interview I speak to Tony about what he enjoys about editorial photography , his approach to photographing business people , and I also speak to him about the time he photographed legendary photographer Gregory Crewdson. Tony is someone who’s work I’ve admired for many years so I was happy to get a chance to speak with him about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.tonyluong.com
Instagram - @itsmetonyluong
On today’s podcast I speak with Christine Reilly who is currently the photo director for the WWE. In this interview I speak to Christine about how she got into photography, some of her early experiences working as a photo editor, and I also speak to her about some of her personal creative projects outside of all of the work she does with the WWE. Christine is someone who has a true passion for photography and the arts so it was real pleasure getting a chance to speak with her about all her experience in the photography world. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listing!!
www.reillypictures.com
Instagram @creillypictures
Instagram @nicershit
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and director John Huet. John is well known for his images of athletes such as Tiger Woods,Michael Phelps, Allen Iverson, and for work he has done with brands such as NIKE,Bank of America,Titlest,and Oakley to name a few . I’ve been a big fan of John’s work for many years so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him about all is work and experience with photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.johnhuet.com
Instagram @johnhuet
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and photo editor Sacha Lecca. Sacha is currently the Deputy Photo Editor at Rolling Stone magazine where he has been since 2007. In this interview I speak to Sacha about how he got into photography , his early passion for darkroom printing, and I also speak to him about what he looks for when hiring a photographer for Rolling Stone. Sacha is someone who has a wealth of knowledge about photography and the photo industry so it was a pleasure getting a chance to speak with him! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Instagram - @sachalecca
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Adam Glanzman. Adam Glanzman is currently the staff photographer for Northeastern University and also freelances for clients such as Getty, Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated,WIRED,and The new york times to name a few. In this interview I speak to Adam about how he got into photography, his experience interning at Time magazine ,and also what he enjoys about photographing NFL football games. Adam is someone who’s work I’ve been following for awhile so I was excited to get him on the podcast. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.adamglanzmanphotography.com
On today’s podcast I speak with award winning photojournalist David Burnett. David Burnett has been a working photojournalist for over 50 years where he has spent much of his career documenting everything from Sports,Politics,and the olympics for publicanions such as Time Magazine,National Geographic,and Life magazine to name a few. American Photo Magazine named David one the “100 most important people in photography”. David Burnett is someone who has a true passion for photography with a wealth of knowledge / experience so it was a true pleasure getting a chance to speak with him about his amazing career in photography!
www.davidburnett.com
Instagram @davidburnettfoto
David's Dog Instagram @theycallmelittletyrone
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Guido Vitti. He has worked with clients such as Nike,ESPN,Wired,Variety,and New Balance to name a few. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy.
www.guidovitti.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Nina Gallant. Nina is a Boston based photographer who specializes in photographing food and the food industry. In this interview I speak to Nina about how she developed a passion for photographing food, the challenges of photographing peppermint ice cream, and I also speak to her about her involvement in parachute studios located in Boston. Nina has a true passion for photography and food so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with about all that she does. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.ninagallant.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Randal Ford. Randal is a commercial & Editorial photographer based in Austin,Texas who specializes in photographing large scale AD campaigns for brands such as LL Bean, Dr. Pepper , Valspar paint ,and Campbell’s soup to name a few. In this interview I speak to Randal about how he went from getting a business degree and then going onto pursue a career in photography. Randal is a photographer with a wealth of knowledge and experience so it was great getting a chance to speak with him about his work. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.randalford.com
INSTAGRAM - @randalford
On today’s podcast I speak to photographer Anthony Geathers. Anthony is a Brooklyn,NY based photographer who specializes in photographing sports, portraiture, and Documentary work. Anthony has worked with clients such as ESPN,Adidas,Instagram,and The New York Times to name a few. In this interview I speak to Anthony about how he got into photography, studying at SVA,and I also speak to Anthony about his experience serving in the Marine Corps. Anthony is someone who’s work I really respect so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.anthonygeathersphoto.com
Instagram @anthonybgeathers
On todays’s podcast I speak with photographer Brian Finke. Brian is based in Brooklyn,NY and speaiclizes in both editorial and commercial photography. He has worked with clients such as National Geographic,ESPN the Magazine, The New York Times,NIKE,and Budweiser to name a few. Beyond photographing for some of the biggest publications in the game , Brian has also exhibited his work around the globe and published several books including his new book “Hip Hop Honey’s” that is now available on Amazon. Brian is a photographer who has a true passion for the craft so it was a real pleasure to get a chance to speak with him about his work.
www.brianfinke.com
Instagram - @brianfinke
On today’s podcast I speak to photographer & filmmaker Corey Hendrickson. Corey Hendrickson is based in Middlebury,Vermont and has worked with clients such as Apple,Asics,Esquire magazine,Popular Mechanics and Newsweek to name a few. In this interview I speak to Corey about how he went from getting a degree in forest biology to then pursuing a career in photography. I also speak to Corey about his work a documentary filmmaker. Corey is someone who’s work I’ve really enjoyed for many years so it was a pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
www.coreyhendrickson.com
Instagram - @Vermontcorey
On today’s podcast I speak with Los Angeles based photographer Sam Muller. Much of Sam’s work revolves around photographing professional skateboarders for magazines such as Thrasher,Transworld Skateboarding ,as well as brands such as Adiddas,VANS,NIKE,and Levi’s to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sam about how he got into photography, some of his most memorable skate trips that have brought him around the globe and I also speak to him about some of his personal work. Sam is one of the most well respected skateboard photographer in the business today so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.sammuller.com
INSTAGRAM - @sammuller
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Kareem Black. Kareem Black is a photographer based in New York City who specializes in commercial / editorial work. In this interview I speak to Kareem about how he got into photography through painting , some of his early assignments, and I also speak to Kareem about traveling to Haiti after the earthquake in 2010. Kareem has worked for clients such as Samsung,GQ,AT&T,MTV,and ESPN to name a few. Kareem is someone who has a true passion for photography so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.kareemblack.com
Insta - @kareemblack
Aaron Smith - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Aaron Smith. Aaron is a photographer based in Los Angeles specializing in lifestyle,fashion,and portrait photography. Aaron got his start in photography as a staff photographer for Skateboarder Magazine where he photographed some of the best skateboarders in the world. In this interview I speak to Aaron about how he go into photography, some of his first assignments , as well as his approach to motion work. Aaron has shot commercially for clients such as Apple,Google.Netflix,Disney,and Bud Light to name a few. This interview was a real pleasure to do so I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!
www.asmith.photography
Instagram - @asmithphotos
Gene Bresler - On today’s podcast I speak with Gene Bresler the founder of Catchlight. Catchlight is a digital retouching house located in Brooklyn,NY. In this interview I speak to Gene about how he first got into photography and how he made the transition to a full time retoucher. I also speak to Gene about his experience assisting legendary photographer Arnold Newman as well as retouching the work of photographer David LaChapelle. Catchlight has worked with clients such as Nike, MTV,Google,Sonos,and Bravo TV to name a few. Gene Bresler is someone who has a wealth of knowledge about photography, retouching, and the photography industry so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him about all his work and experience. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
www.catchlightdigital.com
Instagram - @catchlightdigital
On today's podcast I speak with legendary photographer Albert Watson. Albert Watson is a Scottish photographer based in NYC who's work has appeared on over 100 Vogue magazine covers as well as Rolling Stone, Time, Harper's Bazaar to name a few. Albert has photographed everyone from Alfred Hitchcock,Steve Jobs,Kanye West,Michael Jackson,and Kate Moss to name a few. Photo District News named Albert Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time among photographers such as Irving Penn and Richard Avedon. Albert is a true photographic icon so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him.
www.albertwatson.com
Instagram - @albertwatsonphotography
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andy Anderson. Andy Anderson is a commercial photographer based in Idaho who spent over 20 years as a firefighter in the air force before starting his career in photography. Andy has shot campaigns for brands such as YETI , Doubletree hotels, RAM Trucks, and Blue Cross Blue Shield to name a few. In this interview I speak to Andy about some of his early assignments, his approach to personal projects, and also the keys to his longevity in the photography business. Andy’s is someone who’s work I’ve looked at for years so it was a a pleasure speaking with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.andyandersonphoto.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Chad Griffith. Chad is a commercial & editorial photographer who has photographed everyone from Amy Poehler,J Cole,Bradley Cooper,and Gucci Mane to name a few. Chad has worked with clients such as Atlantic Records,Sports Illustrated,Nike,Interscope Records,and New Balance to name a few. In this interview I speak to Chad how he got into photography, his experience studying photography at RIT, breaking into the business, and I also some of his most memorable shoots over the course of his career. Chad was kind enough to welcome me into his studio to do this podcast which was a real pleasure and one I think you will enjoy. Thanks for listening and take care.
www.chadgriffith.com
Instagram - @Chad_Griffith
Andrew Hetherington - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andrew Hetherington. Andrew is an editorial and commercial photographer originally from Dublin,Ireland and now based in NYC . Andrew has photographed everyone from Jerry Seinfeld,Bill Clinton,Jimmy Fallon, and Conor Mcgregor to name a few. His work has appeared in publications such as GQ,WIRED,ESPN the Magazine,Travel & Leisure,and Rolling Stone to name a few. In this interview I speak to Andrew about how he got into photography , making the move from Dublin,Ireland to NYC to start a career in photography. We also get into how he honed his photographic style and approach that has allowed to work for a diverse group of clients. Andrew is someone who’s work i’ve followed for years so it was a real pleasure for me to sit down and talk with him about all his experience in the photo industry. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.ahetherington.com
Instagram - @andrew__hetherington
Art Streiber - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Art Streiber. Art Streiber is one the leading entertainment and celebrity portrait photographers in the business. He has photographed everyone from Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg,Emma Watson,and Mark Zuckerberg to name a few. His work has appeared on the v covers of magazines such as WIRED,ESPN the magazine,Vanity Fair,and Fortune to name a few. Art’s work has also appeared on posters for movies such as Pineapple Express, The 40 year old virgin, and Knocked Up. In this interview I speak to Art about some of his early assignments, keys to managing a business , and how he approaches each assignment. Art is someone who i’ve looked up to for a long time so it was a true pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Instagram - @ASPICTURES
www.artstreiber.com
Jeff Dunas - On today's podcast I speak with photographer Jeff Dunas. Much of Jeff’s work has been focused on Documentary, Celebrity Portraits ,Nudes and street photography. Jeff has spent much of his career photographing celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and BB King to name a few. Jeff is also the founder of the palm springs photo festival which is an annual photo festival that brings together some the industry’s top professionals as well as emerging and amateur photographers where they host portfolio reviews , seminars ,and networking events. Jeff is someone who has a true passion for photography and a wealth of knowledge so it was a true pleasure to get a chance to speak with him about his photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.dunas.com www.palmspringsphotofestival.com
on today’s podcast I speak with Amy Wolff who is the current Photo Director of Runner’s World and Bicycling magazines. In this interview I speak with Amy about how she got into photography and some of her experiences working at magazines such as Fortune,Photo District News,and AARP. Amy is someone who has a true passion for photography and is an active member in the photography community working with the Photoville festival and NYC Salt where she mentors young photographers. Be sure to check out Amy’s new website at www.amywolff.com I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
www.amywolff.com
Insta - @viewsfromthewolffden
Chris Crisman - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Chris Crisman. Chris is a commercial / editorial photographer based in Philadelphia,PA and has worked with clients such as Pfizer,All State, Costco,Wells Fargo,and AOL to name a few. In this interview I speak to Chris about how he got into photography , some of his earlier assignments , personal projects ,and I also speak to Chris about his approach to motion work. Chis is a photographer who’s work i’ve followed for many years so it was a real pleasure to get a chance to speak with him about all his experience. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
http://crismanphoto.com
On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Dominic Disaia. Dominic is a commercial / editorial photographer based in Los Angeles,California. In this interview I speak to Dominic about how he got his start in the photography business assisting photographer Art Streiber and also how he broke off and started his own photography business. Dominic has worked with clients such as ESPN the Magazine, NIKE, NFL, and Bose to name a few. Dominic has photographed some of the biggest athletes in the world so it was a pleasure to get a chance to speak with him about his photographic approach and some of his most memorable assignments. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy.
http://www.dominicdisaia.com
Instagram @dominicdisaia
F Scott Schafer - on today’s podcast I speak with photographer F Scott Schafer. Scott is a commercial and editorial photographer who’s has photographed everyone from Barack Obama, Lebron James,Mark Zuckerberg and has worked with clients such as HBO,MTV,SONOS,and Popular science magazine to name a few. In this interview I talked to Scott about how he got into photography, the keys to his longevity in this business, and I also speak to him about a recent personal project where he photographed prisoners in A california prison with life sentences without the possibility of parole.
http://www.fscottschafer.com
Ingrid Adamow - On today’s podcast I speak with Ingrid Adamow. Ingrid has worked in the advertising business as an art producer at Arnold Worldwide in Boston,MA and currently works as a creative project manager at tech company LogMein. In this interview I speak to Ingrid about her experience producing ad campaign photo shoots for brands such as Jack Daniels, Century Link, and Santander Bank. Ingrid also speaks t o me about what she looks for when hiring a photographer and also I speak to her about her involovment with the Adhesive & CO networking group. I think photographers will enjoy this interview as it gives you a perspective of an art producer who hires photographers.
https://www.ingridadamow.me
Tom Brenner - on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Tom Brenner. Tom Brenner is currently a contract photographer for The New York Times covering the White House and DC politics. In this interview I speak to Tom about how he got into photography, studying at RIT, and also I speak to him about his current job with the new york times covering the white house and DC politics. This was a really interesting interview with a great photojournalist! Thanks for listening and take care.
www.tombrenner.net
Instagram - @tom_brenner
Brian Gaberman - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Brian Gaberman. Brian is based in northern California and is currently the Staff photographer for the Element Skateboard company where he specializes in photographing skateboarding and lifestyle work. Brian began his career as a fine art photographer and then then went on to become one the most respected skateboard photographers in the business. Brian has worked with clients such as Addidas, New Balance, Thrasher Magazine,Slam, and Mass Appeal. In this interview I speak to Brian about how he got into skateboard photography and also his approach to his fine art work. Thanks so much for listening and I hope you enjoy.
www.Gaberman.com
Frank Ockenfels III - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Frank Ockenfels the 3rd. Frank Ockenfels is a photographer based in Los Angeles,California and specializes in portrait photography as well as photographing advertisements for Television, Motion pictures ,and editorial. Frank's work has been used to promote Movies and television shows such as Blade Runner 2049,Pirates of the Caribbean,Ghostbusters,Harry Potter, Breaking Bad,and The Walking Dead to name a few. Beyond shooting some of the biggest movie stars in the business Frank has also spent much of his career photographing musicians such as David Bowie,Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and Alicia Keys to name a few. Frank is a true master of light so this interview was a true pleasure to do. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
www.fwo3.com
instagram- @fwo3
Margaret Lampert - On this weeks podcast I speak with commercial photographer Margaret Lampert. Margaret specializes in lifestyle and portrait photography and has shot for clients such as Clorox,Pfizer,Disney,and Ocean Spray.
www.margaretlampert.com
Clay Patrick McBride- On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and educator Clay Patrick McBride. Clay has spent over 20 years photographing some of the top musicians and athletes such as Jay Z,Metallica, Kanye West,Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant to name a few. Clay’s work has appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone,Sports Illustrated,XXL,as well as shooting campaigns for Nike,Pontiac,and Boost Mobile to name a few. Beyond shooting some of the biggest artists Clay has worked as a photographic educator at the school of visual arts in NYC and Currently RIT in rochester,NY. In this interview I speak to Clay about how he got his start and also what the keys to his success have been. Clay is someone who has an incredible passion for photography so it was a true pleasure to get a chance to speak with him!
www.claypatrickmcbride.com
@clay_patrick_mcbride
Heather Elder - On today's podcast I speak with photo representative Heather Elder. Heather Elder has represented some of the most successful commercial photographers in the business such as Chris Crisman,Tim Tadder, and Andy Anderson to name a few. In this interview I speak with Heather about how she got into the photography business and also her thoughts on the current state of the photography industry.
www.heatherelder.com @heatherelderrepresents
Alana Paterson - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Alana Paterson. Alana Paterson is a photographer based in Vancouver,British Columbia and has photographed for clients such as Dwell,Victory Journal,Nike,and Patagonia to name a few. In this interview I speak to Alana about how she got into photography and how she balances her commercial and personal projects. I have been following Alana’s work for years so I was excited to hear more about her story. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
Ben Colen - On this weeks podcast I speak with photographer Ben Colen. Ben Colen has been a professional skateboard photographer for nearly 20 years. He worked for 8 years as a staff photographer for Skateboarder magazine and then went on to be the staff photographer at the Girl and Chocolate skateboard company. Ben has also photographed commercially for clients such as Snickers,Pedigree,and ID magazine. Ben has been one of the leading skate photographers for almost 20 years and has photographed some of the best skateboarders in the world such as Eric Koston,Mark Gonzales,Guy Mariano,and Gino Ianucci to name a few. Ben is someone who i’ve looked up to for many years so it was a real pleasure to speak with him about his work. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
www.bencolen.com
https://www.instagram.com/bencolen/
Michael Prince - On today's podcast I speak with commercial photographer Michael Prince. Michael Prince has shot large scale ad campaigns for AT&T,Toyota,T Mobile,and Bank of America to name a few. He has also photographed people such as Warren Buffet,Bill Gates,Justin Bieber and Oprah for the cover of Forbes Magazine.
www.michaelprince.com
Sean Cronan - On this weeks podcast I speak with photographer Sean Cronan. Sean has spent the last 25 years working as a professional skateboard photographer. He has shot for Thrasher Magazine,Transworld Skateboarding,and Big Brother. He has also shot for The wall street journal,NIKE,New Era,Vogue,and Red Bull to name a few. www.seancronanphotography.com
Nils Ericson Interview - In this weeks episode I speak with photographer Nils Ericson. Nils Ericson is based in the Pacific Northwest and specializes in commercial / editorial photography. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue,SLAM, and has worked commercially for clients such as Nike,Puma,and Cadillac to name a few.
www.nilsericson.com
Little Outdoor Giants - In this episode i sit down with the photo duo known as Little Outdoor Giants. Little Outdoor Giants specialize in commercial, editorial,and travel photography. Some of their clients include Miller high life,Outside Magazine,and Dunkin Donuts.
www.littleoutdoorgiants.com
Larry Fink Interview. On this weeks episode I speak with legendary photographer Larry Fink. Larry Fink is a 2 time guggenheim fellowship recipient and has been featured in numerous publications such as The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair.
www.larryfinkphotography.com
Gary Land Interview. This week on The Photo Banter podcast we sit down with award winning commercial photographer Gary Land. Gary Land is known for his ad campaigns for clients such as Nike,AT&T,and Coca Cola. Gary has photographed many of the worlds top athletes such as Lebron James,Tiger Woods,Serena Williams,and Stephen Curry. This interview we go into depth into how Gary started out in photography and how he has progressed to where he is now.
www.garyland.com
Mark Fleming Interview. Mark is from Portland,Maine who is currently the senior photographer from Yankee Magazine and former photo editor of Down East Magazine. You can see Mark's work at www.markflemingphoto.com
Jesse Burke interview. On this weeks episode I speak with Providence,RI based photographer Jesse Burke. Jesse specializes in commercial,editorial,and fine art photography. He has photographed for Adidas,Bank of America and Outside Magazine to name a few.
www.jesseburke.com