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In this episode I talk with photographer Ron Jude about his evolving approach to image-making, his connection to place, and how he weaves mystery into his work. We also get into the role of music and sound in his creative process, adding another layer to how he thinks about storytelling. Non-guilty pleasures are also discussed!

For over 50 years photographer Mitch Epstein has been interpreting the breadth and complexity of American life and our relationship with the urban and natural environments via his diverse work. I was excited to talk to this stalwart of contemporary photography, especially about his most recent work "Old Growth."

In this episode, photographer Reuben Radding talks about hitting the streets of New York with his camera and an open mind, chasing moments full of emotion, energy, and human connection. We get into how his photos reflect both the city and his own inner world, and how making art has become a way to close the gap between himself and others.Links:Reuben Radding website"Heavenly Arms" book purchaseLou Reed song "Heavenly Arms"

Renowned for his raw, intimate, and deeply humanistic approach to photography, Swedish photographer Anders Petersen has spent decades capturing the lives of outsiders, night dwellers, and everyday people with striking intensity. In this interview, Petersen reflects on his journey—from his early days at Café Lehmitz to his continued exploration of the urban environment—and shares insights into his creative process, influences, and the enduring power of human connection.Links:Anders Petersen at the Spot Home Gallery, NapoliAnders Petersen at LenscultureAnders Petersen at ArtnetMatt Mahourin (as discussed in the conversation)

Thrilled to welcome artist / photographer Mike Mandel to the podcast! We discuss his life in photography, the unique perspectives of California artists, and his collaborations with Larry Sultan, specifically on the groundbreaking book "Evidence."Links:Mike Mandel websiteEvidence at D.A.P. BooksPeople In CarsA story about the Photographer Baseball cards

Alec Soth is one of the most important fine-art photographers working today. Beginning with his groundbreaking projects "Sleeping By The Mississippi" and "Broken Manual" to his most current books like "A Pound of Pictures" and "Advice For Young Artists," For decades Alec has deftly created work of great emotional depth. It was an honor to welcome him to the podcast. Links:Alec Soth websiteAlec Soth on YouTubeAlec Soth at Magnum Photos

Roberta Fuorvia is a Napoli, Italy-based independent curator, writer and photo consultant. In this conversation she shares her viewpoints on building community, forging successful collaborations with artists and thinking beyond the standard white walls of the exhibition world. A fun chat with a good friend.Links:Roberta Fuorvia on InstagramThe DocksBehind The Icons book (Amazon Italia)

American artist Christian Patterson is a master of multi-dimensional, photo-based projects. His latest book "Gong Co." is a testament to his creative and intellectual curiosity, not to mention the fortitude to work on a project that spanned almost 20 years. We discuss his journey to photography, his time in Memphis with William Eggleston, and his impressive, unique approach to photo books. LinksChristian Patterson websiteGong Co. at TBW BooksGong Co. at Editions Images Vevy William Eggleston: Eggleston Art Foundation

Deborah Turbeville's work, known for its artistry and its mystery, stood out from the imagery of her male contemporaries like Helmut Newtown and Guy Bourdin. A fascinating discussion with director Nathalie Herschdorfer from the Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, all about this enigmatic, female, fashion photographer who burst onto the scene in the 1970s. Links:Deborah Turbeville at the MUUS CollectionPhoto Elysée websiteExhibition Information via The Photographer's Gallery

A wonderful chat with Italian photographer and filmmaker Lorenzo Castore. We discuss how his somewhat ungrounded, early life led him to be the artist he is today. We also discuss the challenges of wrestling with time in our art practice and how we can become victorious, if only temporarily. Links:Lorenzo Castore websiteLorenzo on Instagram"Sing Your Song Boy" filmSpot Gallery

My guest for this episode is Mexico-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Arturo Soto. Our discussion centers on his body of work entitled "Border Documents" which explores the stories and memories of his father, set against the backdrop of the US / Mexico border. A great chat with a thoughtful artist and writer!Links:Arturo's websiteArturo's books at Eriskay Connection PublishingBorder Documents photos

I love cinema. I love photography. Why not talk about the commonalities and differences between these two camera-based mediums? My guest David Campany has literally written the book on "Photography and Cinema." A wide-ranging conversation with my first return guest to the podcast.David Campany's Photography and Cinema bookFinal scene of Truffaut's "400 Blows"Eadweard Muybridge motion studies (text by David Campany)

Alexander Rodchenko was a 20th Century, Russian Constructivist artist known for his groundbreaking photography. Active in the early days of the Soviet Union, he used unconventional angles and dynamic compositions to redefine how reality was depicted. I speak with author and art historian Aglaya Glebova all about Rodchenko's creative output, as featured in her book "Alexander Rodchenko: Photography In The Time of Stalin."Links:Aglaya Glebova bioAglaya's blog post about the "paving photo" we discusssome great examples of Rodchenko work via the Getty Museum

My guest for this episode in Anthony Vizzari, who has been keeping the spirit of vernacular photography alive. Through his passion for photo booths and other mechanical means of image creation and distribution, Anthony is doing the unglamorous work of keeping the machines and the images made in the public sphere accessible to us all.Links:Anthony Vizzari websiteSnapshot Vending MachinePhotobooth video

My guest for this episode is Napoli, Italia photographer Ciro Battiloro. Ciro has created a fascinating body of work that centers on the inhabitants of the rough and tumble Sanità neighborhood in his home city. His photographs show a subtle and empathetic eye, while instilling a sense of dignity and grace to his subjects. We talk all about Napoli, a city I have a great fondness for.Links:Ciro's websiteSilence Is A Gift bookCiro on Instagram

Extremely honored to host Magnum photographer Jim Goldberg for the kick off for season 4! Jim is well known for his unique visual approach, combining photographs with written word, collage and more. Whether it's in book form, or on a gallery wall, Goldberg's work is both personal and universal. From "Raised by Wolves" to "Coming and Going" Jim and I discuss the breadth of his work and his life.LinksJim Goldberg websiteJim Goldberg at MagnumJim Goldberg / VANS collab

The guest for the final episode of season three really needs no introduction. I was thrilled to welcome Joel Meyerowitz to the podcast. We talked about his work, his life, his curiosity and his ongoing passion for the medium of photography. A true master and living legend. What an honor to have him as my guest.Links:Joel Meyerowitz websiteAtgetRobert Frank36 views of Mt. Fuji

This episode I welcome photographer Susan Wood, who was active in the magazine world in the 1950s through the 2000s, with the focus now on preserving her archive and mounting exhibitions. Our discussion focusses on her career path that included making iconic "behind the scenes" photographs on the set of "Easy Rider" as well as her work with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. A fun chat with a charming lady!

An inspiring conversation with Jorge Delgado-Ureña, one of the co-founders of the Raw Society, a worldwide network of photographers, writers, travelers and other creatives. We talk all about travel, photo workshops and the DIY spirit of the Raw Society's community building.

For over three decades, the name Lomography has been synonymous with experimental, DIY analogue photography. Started as a group of curious students after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it has grown into a worldwide community and a major source of cameras and film. My chat with Birgit Buchart of Lomography USA covers a lot of Lomo history, innovation and creativity.

This episode I have a rollicking discussion all about punk / post-punk music as experienced through the camera lens of Michael Grecco. I get to geek out to stories of late nights on stage and backstage in the heady days of the late 1970s and early 80s Boston, MA. Play this one LOUD!LinksMichael Grecco websiteDays of Punk official websiteMichael's Instagram

Saul Leiter was a photographer who captured subtle, quiet moments among the cacophony of New York City from the 1940s through the early 2000s. His color work in particular, is a treasure trove which is currently coming to light. For this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Michael Parillo and Margit Erb, who run the Saul Leiter Foundation.Links:Saul Leiter FoundationHoward Greenberg Gallery"Saul Leiter: In No Great Hurry" movie

My guest on this episode is writer and professor Kate Palmer Albers, whose recent book "The Night Albums" explores the impermanence in photographic images; both intentional and unintended. A major shift in how we can think about the life of a photograph, and our own existence as well.Links:The Night Albums bookThe First Photograph: Joseph Nicéphore NiépceThe Night Albums: A Review

An engaging conversation with Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos. We discuss his photo book "The Precipice" which deals with hospital operating rooms, surgical tools, and hospital morgues. Not as macabre as it sounds, this discussion goes deep into the "theater" of life and death.Links:Tony's websiteThe Precipice at Gnomic BooksTony's Instagram

The life and work of photographic enigma Miroslav Tichý is the focal point of today's episode. I am joined by Roman Buxbaum, who runs the Tichý Ocean Foundation, the outlet for an extensive body of work by the eccentric, subversive Czech artist. Roman and I have an informative conversation that sheds light on this mysterious man of photography. Links:Tichý Ocean FoundationA New York Times review of a Tichy exhibition at ICPNew book of Tichý  work: "Screenshots"

Happy to welcome Boris Eldagsen to the podcast! Boris is at the bleeding edge where technology and fine art meet. He is a photographic artist and "promptographer" who incorporates A.I. into his creative workflow. We discuss the ins and the outs, the good, the bad and the ugly of this new frontier. Guess what, the sky isn't falling! A provocative discussion.Links:Boris Eldagsen websiteThe story behind his awarded A.I. photo, "The Electrician"All About Midjourney

This episode I welcome photographer and photo book publisher Jesse Lenz to the podcast. We have a high spirited talk about the power of DIY, believing in your work, putting ink to paper, and the value of creating the things you want to see in the world. All this, plus we discuss his forthcoming book, "The Seraphim." Inspiration and positivity abounds.Links:Jesse Lenz websitePre-order "The Seraphim" via Charcoal PressThe Charcoal Book ClubChico Photo Review

Yugoslavia-born, Paris-based artist Sergej Vutuc joins me for a deep conversation about pushing the boundaries with his creative work. Combining sound, live performance, analog film and zine-making, Sergej possesses a singular creative approach that is inspiring to behold. Sergej Vutuc websiteSergej Vutuc Live Performance videoSergej Vutuc Instagram

A look at the life and work of a true art world enigma, Ray Johnson. Author Ellen Levy joins me to discuss the reluctant genius, sometimes referred to as "the most famous unknown artist." Collages and mail art and photos and more.Links:Ray Johnson EstateRay Johnson work at The Art Institute of ChicagoEllen Levy on InstagramA Book About Ray / Ellen Levy websiteHow To Draw A Bunny documentary

Arthur Tress has been a prolific photographer since the mid 1960s. Though he may have flown under the radar when compared to some of his contemporaries, a new retrospective at The Getty Center in Los Angeles aims to change that. I had the pleasure of discussing the "new to me" work of Tress with The Getty's Senior Curator of Photographs, Jim Ganz.Arthur Tress websiteArthur Tress at The Getty websiteFlood Dream photo

Danny Clinch was born "down the shore" in New Jersey. From humble beginnings, he ascended the ladder of rock and roll photography to become one of the top shooters in the world of music. He's photographed everyone from Johnny Cash to Tupac; the Beastie Boys to "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen. This conversation has tons of Jersey references, but you don't gotta be from the Garden State to enjoy!Danny Clinch websiteTransparent GalleryMetallica at San Quentin photoSea.Hear.Now. Festival in Asbury Park

An encore presentation celebrating the life of Joan Liftin, who passed away earlier this year.  We had a wonderful conversation back in season one.  Sharing this as the dust settles from my recent trip to Paris Photo 2023.Joan Liftin had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do, too.Joan Liftin at the ICPCharles Harbutt at ArtnetMagnum Photos

This episode I welcome the Executive Director of the Penumbra Foundation and self-described iconoclast, Geoffrey Berliner to the podcast. We have a lively chat about photography's past (as well as its present and future), alternative processes and putting artists first! Links:Penumbra Foundation websiteSally Mann Tintypes articleGeoffrey Berliner upcoming exhibition (with Romualdas Pozerskis)

A fun, New Jersey style chat with book designer and creative force of nature, Yolanda "Yo" Cuomo. We discuss her start in the publishing world, her work with Marvin Israel, and her stellar photo book design work for Paolo Pellegrin, Sylvia Plachy, Edward Keating and Diane Arbus. Lots to dig into here!Links:Yolanda Cuomo websiteDiane Arbus: RevelationsRevelations Book (Amazon)Marvin Israel videoSylvia Plachy: Unguided Tour

Legendary British photographer Brian Griffin joins me for an enjoyable chat about his career, especially his music / album cover work with such luminaries as Depeche Mode and Echo & The Bunnymen. My music geekery comes out in full force on this one; it brings back fond memories of hours spent listing to my vinyl albums back in 1980s New Jersey! What an honor to speak with a living legend of music photography.Links:Brian Griffin websiteMODE bookDepeche Mode: A Broken Frame photoEcho and the Bunnymen: Ocean Rain photo

My guest for this episode is writer Giancarlo Roma. Not only is he the son of noted photographer Thomas Roma, and the grandson of Lee Friedlander, he also manages the photo book imprint Haywire Press. A fun conversation about growing up surrounded by photography!Links:Haywire PressFriedlander First Fifty book (written / compiled by Giancarlo Roma)Thomas Roma website

A nice conversation with photographer and writer Tim Carpenter. Tim's book "To Photograph Is To Learn How To Die" is available now and is well worth the read. This episode is for all the existential photographers out there... you know who you are.Links:The Ice Plant: publisher of Tim's book; buy it hereTim Carpenter website

Season Three starts off with a bang! Legendary graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister joins me for a great discussion about Werner Herzog, creative bravery, working hard, and how today might just be better than you think.Links:Sagmeister websiteAIGA "Skin Cut" poster discussedThe Happy FilmNow Is Better book purchaseWerner Herzog

My season two final episode is a great one!  Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicaraguan war zone. Such an honor to speak with a true giant of photography.LinksSusan Meiselas websiteSusan's InstagramCarnival Strippers at the Magnum website"Malatov Man" photography

A great chat with Lena Fritsch, all about Japanese photography after World War 2. Some familiar names pop up, but we also discuss unsung heroes and some new stars of the Japanese world of photography. It was a pleasure to speak to Lena, who wrote the book "Ravens & Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography Since 1945" published by Thames & Hudson.Links:"Ravens & Red Lipstick" BookMorimura YasumasaKimura IheiDomon KenVivo CollectiveProvoke: Nakahira Takuma and Moriyama Daido, Taki Koji, Takanashi Yutaka and Okada TakahikoTokyo Rumando Nishino Sohei 

What constitutes a photograph? In its purest form, photography is literally "writing with light." A camera is not necessarily mandatory for creating photographic images. I discuss the world of cameraless photography with Lauren  Richman, who curated an exhibit called "Direct Contact" at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana.LinksDirect Contact: Cameraless Photography NowHenry Holmes Smith

An overview of the myriad ways to get your artwork in front of an audience. Get your work seen without losing your shirt or your self-respect! Some frank talk about the pros and cons of dealing with galleries, competitions and portfolio reviews, all with a healthy does of DIY enthusiasm to help you launch your artwork out into the world...and maybe even make a bit of money in the process.Links:PetaPixel's Tips For Showing Your WorkLensculture's Guide to Working With GalleriesChatter (music and artspace)Cinema De Mes Reves (my work that is on display here in Albuquerque)

The second installment of my two-part Berlin photo book conversations. This time I welcome photographer Jason Langer, who has a striking new book out, simply titled "Berlin." We have a great talk about loss, pain, death, religion, joy, sex and everything in between. This was a really insightful chat, I hope you enjoy it.Links:Jason Langer websiteJason Langer InstagramBuy "Berlin" book

This is part one of a two episode "Berlin Books" discussion. A wonderful chat with German photographer Christian Reister. Christian published his photo book "Berlin Nights" with Hoxton Mini Press in 2018, and I thought it'd be a great contrast to the second book to be discussed in my next episode. We chatted about music, Lomography, New York as well as one of my favorite cities, Berlin, Germany. A fun talk, I hope you enjoy as much as I did!Links:Berlin Nights book at Hoxton Mini Press websiteChristian Reister's websiteChristian Reister's InstagramLomography

Where do you draw the line when you decide to take a photograph? What subjects or approaches are off limits? What are the legal limits and obligations that a photographer faces when making photographs in public? When is consent required? All of these questions and more in this episode.Links:Arne Svenson: NYC Neighbors photosPhilip-Lorca diCorcia: HeadsMiroslav TichyWalker Evans: Subway PhotosBruce Gilden: On the Streets video

This episode features a rollicking interview with the great entertainment / music photographer, Frank Ockenfels 3. You've probably seen his work everywhere. He's shot everyone from the cast of The Walking Dead to rock legend David Bowie. Plenty of inspiration to found in Frank's decades of work.Links:Frank Ockenfels 3 websiteDavid Bowie and other music photosFrank's InstagramFrank's Book!

Pauline Martin, curator from the Photo Elysee Museum in Lusanne, Switzerland is my special guest for this episode. We discuss the history of blur or "flou" (the French term) which is a more accurate name for the soft, blurriness, out of focus, motion blur we often find in a photograph. A nice discussion that coincides with an exhibition of the same name that opens at the Photo Elysee on March 3rd.Links:Photo Elysee "Blur" exhibitionHenri Cartier-Bresson photosEadweard Muybridge Horse photo

It was a true thrill to be able to talk with photographer Michael Ackerman. His deeply thoughtful approach to his work, and his dedication to his art is an inspiration to me. A true meeting of the minds.Links:Michael Ackerman websiteEnd Time City bookHunger: Epilogue book

A solo episode focussing on the subject of fear: how it affects our creative process, where it comes from, what it looks (and feels) like and how to disarm it.The book "Art & Fear" is the catalyst for this rambling thought flow!Links: Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted OrlandOvercoming Fear in the Creative ProcessTed Forbes: Nobody Cares About Your Photography

Love him or not, you know the work of Ansel Adams. Let's explore why he is so important to the history of the medium, and so popular with the viewing public.A convincing conversation with photo curator Becky Senf of the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona. Links:"Making a Photographer" book by guest Becky SenfAnsel Adams at the CCP

An encore episode from last season. Due to a death in my family I need some extra time preparing the next, new episode. Therefore, I thought I'd share this episode from Season One that perhaps didn't get the audience I think it deserves.Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry to say. Featuring a closer look at the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer,  Edward Keating.Route 66 song: Chuck BerryRoute 66 song: Depeche ModeThe Grapes of WrathEdward Keating