Podcasts about creative photography

In this week's episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, I'm joined by renowned boudoir photographer Edi Roque to explore how intimate portraiture can be a powerful tool for building confidence. Edi opens up about his journey from music to photography, and how his creative background shapes the way he empowers clients through authentic and emotionally resonant boudoir sessions.We dive deep into the art of connecting with your subject, creating a safe space, and encouraging vulnerability that leads to self-acceptance. Edi shares his approach to posing, client communication, and how he captures portraits that go far beyond aesthetics—images that transform how people see themselves.Whether you're an aspiring boudoir photographer, a working professional, or someone looking to find deeper meaning in your photography, this episode delivers real insights and inspiration.

Get to know the hands, head, and heart behind filmmaker and photographer Aaron McKenzie‪. From his unexpected journey of studying economics to directing cinematic, story-rich content for brands like Porsche, Ferrari, Acura, and Nitto Tire, Aaron's work doesn't just showcase cars—it explores the people behind them, uncovering stories of passion, family, and identity. Aaron opens up about the decade he spent in South Korea, how a serendipitous opportunity with ‪@Petrolicious‬ launched his creative career, and why he believes that inspiration is something you chase—not wait for. His editorial and commercial projects have taken him all over the world and reflect a deep curiosity and a drive to honor the lives and stories that often go untold.  In this Curated Craftsman™ conversation we talk about:   ✘00:00:12 - Exploring Storytelling in Visual Media  ✘00:05:50 - Journey into Creative Photography  ✘00:13:31 - Living in South Korea  ✘00:25:39 - Transitioning to Freelance Production ✘00:28:40 - The Importance of Collaboration in Creativity  ✘00:36:45 - Defining Craftsmanship in Creativity  ✘00:42:50 - The Role of Curiosity in Creativity  ✘00:52:20 - Science vs. Religion Debate  ✘00:58:20 - Lessons Learned from Client Challenges + Grace  ✘01:03:32 - Filming in Remote Locations  ✘01:13:42 - Balancing Creativity and Financial Stability  ✘01:16:07 - Inspiration Through Consistent Action  Listen in for an inspiring look at how detours, discipline, and storytelling can lead to a fulfilling creative life. Aaron's Links: Instagram  YouTube Website Our "Why I Drive" Hagerty Media Collaboration Video   Get your creative business in front of passionate makers and potential collectors for a one time contribution of $20—grab a Maker's Mention Sponsorship HERE & support the show today! Will you get the next round? Buy the next Curated Craftsmen™ a cup of coffee over on Patreon. Support the podcast for $5.00 a month.  For additional free resources and tips about creative entrepreneurship head over to The Artisan Edge Blog. ALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS WELCOME. | SHOW SPONSORS |  Alpha 6 Corporation (Affiliate Link) Artisan Paint & Tools et 10% off your order when you apply my exclusive code COOK10 at checkout!  Dupe the Room: Luxury Fragrances for Your Car Get 10% off your order when you apply my exclusive code KATECOOK at checkout!  Curated Craftsmen Instagram  Kate's Link's: Official Asphalt Canvas Art Website Instagram Facebook  

Join us for an exclusive interview with internationally renowned fine art photographer Anya Anti as she shares her journey into the world of conceptual photography. Discover how Anya transforms imaginative concepts into captivating visual narratives, blending surrealism with fine art portraiture.In this conversation, Anya discusses her experiences at prominent photography conferences like Imaging USA and WPPI, offering insights into the industry's evolving landscape. She delves into her creative process, from initial concept development to meticulous planning and post-processing techniques. Anya also provides valuable advice for photographers at all levels, emphasizing the importance of passion, continuous learning, and embracing one's unique vision.Whether you're an amateur photographer, a semi-professional, or someone looking to establish a photography business, this interview offers inspiration and practical tips to elevate your craft. Explore the art of storytelling through imagery and learn how to infuse your photographs with depth and emotion.******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:Anya Anti on the web:https://anya-anti.comAnya Anti on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnyaAntiArt/X: https://x.com/AnyaAntiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anya_anti_artYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnitaAntiJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 253 ‘Mastering Fine Art Portraits with ANYA ANTI' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/Caq2XFxZHCQApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

In this episode of the Creative Frame Podcast, host Allison Jacobs reconnects with Cindy Cavanagh. Cindy reflects on her journey in photography, focusing on themes of nostalgia, motherhood, and personal growth. She shares insights on navigating creative winters, the importance of trusting the process, and finding her niche without confining her creativity. Cindy also discusses her innovative mentoring programs and recent projects, like the Spilled Coffee portrait sessions and a new venture combining flowers and portraits. Through candid conversation, Cindy emphasizes the significance of following one's intuition and the freedom to evolve artistically.00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:51 Navigating Creative Seasons07:05 Defining Anchor Words23:07 Creating an Exhibition37:19 Balancing Business and Passion Projects40:19 The Land of Comparison46:34 Finding Inspiration and Personal Growth51:17 The Power of Personal Projects56:12 Trusting the Creative Process01:02:01 Journaling and Visualization TechniquesYou can find all the information on her art and her workshops on her website or her Instagram. WebsiteInstagramYou can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with internationally acclaimed landscape photographer Erin Babnik as she delves into the art of developing a unique photographic voice. In this interview, Erin shares her journey in landscape photography, offering invaluable insights on finding inspiration, mastering storytelling through imagery, and navigating the photography business. Whether you're an amateur photographer, a semi-professional honing your craft, or a professional seeking fresh perspectives, this discussion provides practical advice and creative approaches to elevate your work. Topics include composition techniques, the importance of personal style, and strategies for building a successful photography business. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading voices. Subscribe for more photography tips, interviews, and tutorials.******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingErin Babnik on the web:https://erinbabnik.com/Erin Babnik on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babnikphoto/X: https://x.com/ErinBabnikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbabnik/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinbabnik9592JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 252 ‘EDeveloping Your Unique Voice in Landscape Photography with ERIN BABNIK' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube -Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Join host Kersten in this insightful episode of The Camera Shake Podcast as he sits down with Pablo Giori, photography historian, lecturer, and director of the School for Experimental Photography in Barcelona. In The Current State of Photography with Pablo Giori, we dive into the evolution of photography, the impact of experimental photo techniques, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of the photography business.Whether you're an amateur photographer, a professional building your career, or someone starting a photography business, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Pablo shares his unique perspective on modern photographic trends, the academic side of photography, and the rise of creative experimentation through global festivals like the Experimental Photo Festival.Learn how education, technology, and community are influencing the world of visual storytelling, and get practical advice on navigating this rapidly evolving industry. If you're looking for photography tips, creative inspiration, or strategies to grow your photography brand, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly episodes on photography, videography, and the photography business.#photography #experimentalphotography #photographybusiness #camerashakepodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingPablo Giori on the web:https://en.pablogiori.com/sobre-miExperimental Photo Festival:- Information about our association: https://en.experimentalphotofestival.com/asociacion- General information: https://en.experimentalphotofestival.com/info-gral- Complete festival program: https://en.experimentalphotofestival.com/programa-completo- Video of open registrations for this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gShHjMpH9U- History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm08HzPLwMo&t=1s- Video summary of last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp2J9SAumgkExperimental Photo Festival on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experimentalphotofestival/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experimentalphotofestivalX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ExperimentalphoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4QtDhYpTu4rqb1PAIXZAQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@experimentalphotofestJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 203 ‘EXPERIMENTAL Photography - with PABLO GIORI' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/7baKyDypN3EApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Today I'm chatting with Iris Hu from Light by Iris - She is an Award Winning Documentary and Lifestyle Photographer based In Portland, Oregon who is Ready to travel anywhere. Iris is also an educator - she teaches an online class with Illuminate and in person weekend retreat called Finding Heart. In this episode, Iris shares her unconventional approach to capturing authentic, meaningful images. She prioritizes spontaneity, shooting in dynamic environments and embracing the imperfections of real life—whether it's changing light, unpredictable weather, or everyday surroundings. Rather than relying on location scouting, styling, or golden hour perfection, she lets the environment and the natural light guide her creative process.Iris reflects on her introverted nature, favoring gentle direction and observation over staged, high-energy sessions. Her goal is to create images that evoke emotion and nostalgia, valuing subtle, quiet beauty over perfectly polished aesthetics. She celebrates the raw, unfiltered moments—like light streaming through dust or a neon fridge glow on a child's face—believing that these fleeting, imperfect details tell richer, more genuine stories. Throughout the conversation, she encourages fellow creatives to embrace flexibility, trust their instincts, and find inspiration in the ordinary.You can find all the information on her photography & workshops below! Iris Hu WebsiteIris Hu Instagram You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

#532 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Sarah Wagner, an adept family and wedding photographer who has crafted a flourishing career through adaptability and practicality. Sarah shares her initial struggles and triumphs, emphasizing the importance of balancing artistic vision with client expectations and the critical role of understanding lighting.THE BIG IDEASAdaptability Matters: Being flexible in your style and approach helps satisfy diverse client needs and keeps your business thriving despite life changes.Lighting is Key: Mastering natural light can drastically improve your image quality; understand its impact on various environments.Iterative Learning: Embrace mistakes and continuous practice to refine your skills; growth often comes from trial and error.Balancing Creativity and Client Needs: Harmonize your artistic vision with what clients want to ensure satisfaction and recurring business.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANMaster Natural Light: Observe and document how light changes throughout the day in different settings. Practice shooting in varied lighting conditions, manipulating light with simple tools like a reflector.Develop Your Style: Create a mood board with elements from photos you admire. Experiment with combining these elements to develop a unique style suited to your environment.Practice Adaptability: Plan sessions that balance posed and candid shots to cater to varying client needs. Review each session's feedback to adjust your techniques accordingly.Build Client Relationships: Communicate clearly with clients about their expectations before sessions. Follow up with clients post-session, asking for honest feedback and areas for improvement.Invest in Education: Enroll in online courses that focus on both the artistic and business aspects of photography. Attend workshops or join local photography groups to continually learn and network with peers.RESOURCES:Visit Sarah Wagner's Website - https://chasingcreativemedia.com/Follow Sarah Wagner on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chasingcreativemedia/ Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Discover how to master LED lighting with Jake Hicks, the renowned photographer celebrated for his vibrant, colorful imagery. In this exclusive interview, Jake shares his expert techniques for transitioning from flash to LED lighting, achieving precision, and creating stunning visuals with advanced LED panels. Whether you're an amateur or professional photographer, Jake's actionable tips and insights will help you elevate your craft, build your photography brand, and stay ahead in the competitive photography industry. Perfect for anyone passionate about studio lighting and creative photography, this video is your gateway to becoming a master of modern lighting techniques. Don't miss out—watch now and transform your photography! #ChristianSchuh #StudioLighting #ModelPhotography******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingJake Hicks on the web:https://jakehicksphotography.com/Jake Hicks on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakehicksphotography/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JakeHicksPhotographyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jake.hicks.photographyTwitter: https://twitter.com/JakeHicksPhotoJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 241 ‘Master LED Lighting with JAKE HICKS' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/nAwAsJiDUz0Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Discover the secrets to crafting compelling stories with your photography as Christian Schu, a renowned filmmaker, shares his expert insights. In this video, learn how to harness the power of storytelling to elevate your photography and captivate your audience. Whether you're an amateur photographer, a semi-professional, or running a photography business, these tips will transform how you connect with your viewers. Understand the psychology behind visual storytelling, how to structure a narrative, and use your camera to create emotional depth. Don't miss out—subscribe for more photography and videography insights that keep you ahead of the curve!#Photography, #Videography,#ChristianSchuh, #VisualStorytelling******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingChristian Schu on the web:https://christian-schu.comChristian Schu on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_schu_filmFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianschu.official/LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christianschu/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 240 ‘Master Storytelling: Transform Your Photography with CHRISTIAN SCHU' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/xmquKX6AwuYApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Send us your thoughts! For today's episode, I'm talking with Lissa Watson. Lissa is a fine art photography living in North Carolina who has refined her voice and style through traveling and capturing places she loves. She uses film cameras as her primary tool and strives to shoot from the heart so her love for the places she visits shines through in her work.  You can purchase her prints in vintage frames on her website and follow along with her journey on Instagram. You can find all the information on her photography and fine art prints below! Lissa Watson's WebsiteLissa Watson's Instagram You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

Discover the groundbreaking trends, jaw-dropping innovations, and expert predictions shaping the photography world in 2025. From cutting-edge AI technology and revolutionary camera gear to surprising industry shifts, this video dives deep into what every photographer — amateur, professional, or business owner — needs to know.Join top industry experts as they reveal insights into how AI will impact photography, whether creativity will thrive or face challenges, and what strategies photographers must adopt to stay ahead in the game.Featuring Insights From:David BergmanPete SouzaUnmesh DindaJake HicksIvan WeissSteve BrazillAndy McSweeneyChristie Goodwin Whether you're a hobbyist capturing weekend landscapes, a professional running a photography business, or someone exploring the exciting world of visual storytelling, this video is packed with actionable insights and future-proof advice.What You'll Learn:How AI is reshaping photography workflowsUpcoming photography trends for 2025Secrets to growing a successful photography businessDon't miss out — hit subscribe and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of photography.Subscribe Now for More Expert Insights!#Photography2025 #FutureOfPhotography #PhotographyTrends #PhotographyBusiness #AIinPhotography******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingDavid Bergmanwww.davidbergman.netPete Souzawww.petesouza.comUnmesh Dindawww.piximperfect.comJake Hickswww.jakehicksphotography.comIvan Weisswww.ivanweiss.londonSteve Brazillwww.behindtheshot.tvAndy McSweeneywww.phototourbrugge.comChristie Goodwinwww.christiegoodwin.comJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 238 ‘The Truth About Photography in 2025: You Won't Believe What's Coming!' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/0IwyepVwu_YApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Dive into the world of portrait photography with this insightful episode of the Camera Shake Podcast. PAUL MOBLEY, one of Hollywood's most renowned photographers with a diverse portfolio ranging from farmers to A-list celebrities, shares invaluable tips on capturing authentic stories through the lens. Learn about the significance of risk-taking in photography and how it leads to more genuine and compelling portraits. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned professional, this episode offers practical advice to elevate your portrait photography skills. Don't forget to subscribe for more expert insights and tutorials!#PortaitPhotography #PhotographyTips #PhotographyBusiness #CelebrityPhotography #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingPaul Mobley on the web:https://www.paulmobleystudio.comPaul Mobley on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmobleystudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulMobleyStudioX: https://x.com/PaulShootsJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 235 ‘From Farmers to Celebrities: Unveiling the Secrets of Authentic Portraits with PAUL MOBLEY' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/pFOArn3oMNkApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the art of creative expression in photography, with valuable insights from Cris Duncan, Alanna O'Neil, Matt Payne, and Ave Pildas. Their journey underscores the importance of understanding and mastering light, embracing personal style, pursuing authentic experiences, and curating one's archival collection. You'll learn actionable steps to refine your craft and capture images that resonate with emotion, narration, and individual perspective.THE BIG IDEASUnderstanding Light: Cris Duncan emphasizes the indispensable role of light in photography, shedding light on techniques to master flash and natural light to shape your images.Personal Style: Alanna O'Neil encourages photographers to infuse their personal interests and emotions into their work, fostering growth while maintaining a core style.Authenticity in Photography: Matt Payne advocates for creating real, unmanipulated photographs that truthfully represent the moments and experiences captured.Archiving Work: Ave Pildas underlines the value of organizing and categorizing your photographic archive to build meaningful projects and leave a legacy.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANMaster Light Techniques: Experiment with both flash and natural light setups. Start by practicing indoor portrait sessions with different lighting angles and modifiers, such as umbrellas.Explore Personal Interests: Identify themes or elements that consistently attract your attention and incorporate them into your photography. Create a mini-series based on these interests.Stay Authentic: Focus on capturing authentic moments. Avoid over-manipulating images and experiment with minimal edits to enhance the truthfulness of your scenes.Organize Your Archive: Begin categorizing your existing photos by themes, dates, or locations. Use descriptive file names and consider digitizing any physical prints or negatives.Create Projects: Use your organized archive to develop small photography projects or series. Share them on social media or personal blog posts to gain feedback and recognition.RESOURCES:Visit Cris Duncan's Website - https://cjduncan.biz/Visit Alanna O'Neil's Website - https://alannaoneil.com/Visit Matt Payne's Website - https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/Visit Ave Pildas' Website - http://avepildas.com/ Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/ Build Your Dream Photography Business and Keep More of the Money You Earn with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Fujifilm X-Photographer, Bryan Minear, a passionate documentary and landscape photographer whose creative journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. Bryan shares how he rekindled his love for photography by focusing on landscapes and personal projects that resonate deeply with his life experiences. Learn from his meticulous trip planning to White Sands and the emotional significance of his project with his son.THE BIG IDEASFind Joy in Creativity: Embrace the beginner's mindset to discover the joy in every shot. This mindset can transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary captures. Pursue Personal Projects: Personal photography projects provide a deeper connection to your work, fuel creativity, and can teach you unique lessons about storytelling. Value Planning and Spontaneity: Balance meticulous planning with the flexibility to embrace unexpected moments. Both elements contribute to capturing authentic, powerful images. Emotional Resonance: Aim to create images that evoke emotions and tell a compelling story, adding depth and meaning to your portfolio.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANBegin a Personal Project: Choose a theme that resonates with your life experiences or passions. Plan a detailed roadmap, setting milestones and goals to guide your progress.Focus on Storytelling: Identify the story you want each image to tell before pressing the shutter. Include elements in the frame that support and enhance the narrative of your photo.Schedule and Plan Shoots: Research and plan your photography trips meticulously, including contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances. Use tools like maps, apps, or online forums to scout locations and understand the best times for optimal lighting and weather conditions.Embrace Spontaneous Moments: Stay flexible and ready to capture unplanned, authentic moments that may arise during your shoots. Keep your camera accessible and practice taking quick, candid shots in various settings.Reflect and Review: After each shoot, take time to review your work, noting what worked and what could be improved. Gather feedback from peers or mentors and use it constructively to refine your approach and technique.RESOURCES:Visit Bryan Minear's Website - https://bryanminear.com/traveler/Follow Bryan Minear on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryanminear/Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

In this week's episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, I sit down with renowned portrait photographer and educator Vanelli. With his extensive background in photography and martial arts, Vanelli shares his unique approach to teaching and empowering photographers at all levels.We delve into his role as Director of Education for Skylum Software, where he develops resources to enhance the learning experience for photographers. Vanelli offers listeners practical insights to elevate their photography skills. Join us as we explore the intersection of creativity and education, and discover how to unlock your full potential behind the camera.#portraitphotography #Vanelli #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingVanelli on the web:https://vanelliandfriends.com/Vanelli on Social Media:Instagram: @robertvanelliFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrvanelli/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanelli/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 224 ‘EMPOWERING Photographers with VANELLI' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/aCl5kYSwfn0Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

I visited Mark Alice Durant at his home in Maryland to talk about his book, Summer of the White Fox, and After, published by Saint Lucy Books. We talk about how Mark came to photography and why he started his own publishing imprint. Summer of the White Fox, and After is a memoir and a monograph, with a touch of history and philosophy weaved into the essay. It is a recounting of grief and loss that enveloped Mark and his family through distinct events and all during the pandemic. It is also a story about experiencing love and care in ways that were, perhaps, unforseeable before all of the tragedies struck Mark's family. https://www.saintlucybooks.com/shop/p/summer-of-the-white-fox-and-after | https://www.instagram.com/saint_lucy_books/ This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club Begin Building your dream photobook library today at https://charcoalbookclub.com Mark Alice Durant is a photographer whose photographs, installations, and performances have been presented internationally including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and Artist's Space in New York. In 1991, he co-founded the performance duo ‘men of the world' that for 10 years performed on the streets of Chicago, Toronto, Seattle, New York, Houston, San Francisco, and other cities. He has written extensively on the nexus of photography, performance and cultural phenomena with essays appearing in such journals as Art in America, Art on Paper, ArtUS, Art Journal, Afterimage, Dear Dave, Exposure, New Art Examiner, and PLUK. Durant is the editor of the online journal Saint Lucy which is devoted to writing about photography, contemporary art and the lovely people of Baltimore. He has contributed to numerous catalogs, monographs and anthologies including The Passionate Camera: Photography and Bodies of Desire, The Gothic, Jimmie Durham and Marco Breuer: Early Recordings. He is author of McDermott and McGough: A History of Photography, Robert Heinecken: A Material History and co-author of Vik Muniz: Seeing is Believing and Dressed for Thrills: 100 Years of Halloween Costume and Masquerade. In 2005, Durant co-curated and co-authored Blur of the Otherworldly: Contemporary Art, Technology and the Paranormal. Durant was co-curator of Some Assembly Required: Collage Culture in Post-War America in 2002 and in 2008, he curated Notes on Monumentality at the Baltimore Museum of Art. He has served on the faculties of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, UCLA, the University of New Mexico, Syracuse University, and the Milton Avery Graduate School for the Arts at Bard College. He has received grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Fleishhacker Foundation, the Center for Creative Photography, the Illinois Arts Council, and the MacDowell Colony. Professor Durant received his B.F.A. from Massachusetts College of Art and M.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute. Support Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-photo-show

In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we dive into life as a British Army photographer with Ben Beale, a seasoned professional with 19 years of service in the British Army. Ben shares his incredible journey, from photographing Royalty to capturing intense moments in war zones like Afghanistan. We explore the diverse responsibilities that come with life as a British Army photographer, including videography, cinematography, and problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Ben reflects on the sacrifices he's made for his passion and offers insights into the skills he's developed throughout his career. Tune in for an in-depth look at the unique challenges and rewards of life as a British Army photographer!#ArmyPhotographer #BenBeale #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingBen Beale on the web:https://www.bbdigitalarts.comBen Beale on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddings_by_bbdigitalarts/X: https://x.com/BBDigitalArtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBDigitalartsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bbdigitalartsJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 221 ‘Life as a BRITISH ARMY Photographer with BEN BEALE' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/C1V2JfsXrekApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Creativity is a photographer's bread and butter — and wedding photographer Victor Lax is a master at finding creative opportunities within the mundane.Join us as Victor dives deep into his creative process, sharing expert insights on experimenting the right way, finding inspiration, making the most of boring locations, and so much more.If you're a photographer looking for fresh inspiration to conceptualize shots, this is one conversation you should not miss.Connect with Victor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorlax/Visit his website: https://victorlax.netCheck out his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/victorlaxTopics00:00 - Introduction02:00 - How Victor got started as a photojournalist03:19 - How he transitioned to wedding photography06:53 - How Victor opened his photography studio08:05 - Victor's creative process14:08 - How to experiment with photography, the RIGHT way16:04 - Conceptualizing shots depending on your location21:33 - Where Victor finds inspiration23:36 - How Victor developed his editing style25:13 - Is Nikon better than Canon?26:22 - Wrapping up (+ some compliments that made us blush)Send us a textNew episodes drop twice a month on every other Wednesday!Get on the After the Shoot email list: https://aftershoot.co/podcast

In the eighth episode of the all-new Arizona Highways podcast, host Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways editor Robert Stieve talk with legendary photographer Jack Dykinga about shooting the aurora borealis for the magazine's August cover, photographing owls for National Geographic and the preservation of his legacy at the Center for Creative Photography.

In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of macro photography with the renowned photographer and YouTube sensation, Stewart Wood. Join us as Stewart shares his journey from capturing a Zebra jumping spider in his backyard to becoming one of the leading voices in macro photography. We explore the intricate details of photographing bugs and spiders, the challenges and rewards of working with such tiny subjects, and the creative process behind his stunning close-up images.Stewart also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his popular YouTube channel, where he educates and inspires a global community of photography enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just curious about the tiny worlds that exist all around us, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and stories that will leave you looking at the world through a new lens.Tune in to discover the art of macro photography and the incredible beauty that lies in the smallest corners of nature with Stewart Wood.#MacroPhotography #StewartWood #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingStewart Wood on the web:https://stewartwood.com/Stewart Wood on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stewartwoodartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/StewartWoodArtX: https://twitter.com/stewartwoodartFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartwoodartJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 218 ‘Shooting Bugs: The Art of Macro with Stewart Wood' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/rwFq6kiQCH8Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

In this week's episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we dive deep into the world of pareidolia with renowned photographer Justin Sutcliffe. Join us as we explore Justin's unique project, "Objects Are People Too," where he masterfully captures the phenomenon of seeing faces in objects. Discover how Justin's journey as a photographer has taken him from the south coast of Britain to over 80 countries, and how his experience with face pareidolia has influenced his creative vision.We'll discuss the inspiration behind "Objects Are People Too," the challenges of photographing fleeting moments, and the fascinating stories behind some of Justin's most memorable images. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a photographer who sees the world differently, turning everyday objects into captivating works of art.Tune in to "Seeing Faces in Objects: A Journey with Photographer Justin Sutcliffe" and uncover the magic of pareidolia through the lens of an extraordinary artist.#photography #portraitphotography #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingGET THE BOOK ‘OBJECTS ARE PEOPLE TOO' here:UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Objects-Are-People-Justin-Sutcliffe/dp/1916846017USA: https://www.amazon.com/Objects-Are-People-Justin-Sutcliffe/dp/1916846017/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M1AABDWWR9V2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iZq8jp-Azt8CNACf7Q7s0ZLJMoyIyHtTFzQEX37LnAcVF6a3TI-RXXq8SxiO5iW0TFP5d1T61uoL5n0eEO7ibbM3PcHtGpeTBEOYmnMaBhqB-WvlKpL6oB5HIMP6vPCFF2ma0_6ca78RReYTOVmiEqfpQb8UaYFxzVjkv9xDygrkqPNZDR4wA_Wo2M4_NK2NtSGmnbL7HZMa98qVaZcegtFNwoCFNK_ZTjMWkQHe4gQ.9MyoBpvG_x_tXAadcrc7z37BnJBVXudSzUoPfoShLlQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=objects+are+people+too&qid=1720086222&sprefix=objects+are+people+too%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1Justin Sutcliffe on the web:https://www.justinsutcliffe.comJustin Sutcliffe on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin_sutcliffeTwitter: https://x.com/JustinSutcliffeJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 212 ‘Seeing Faces in Objects: A Journey with Photographer JUSTIN SUTCLIFFE' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube -https://youtu.be/W0cqbF8rP1oApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Send us your thoughts! For today's episode, I'm talking with Maryam Salassi who is a San Francisco Bay area documentary family photographer who has a fun, inclusive and creative brand. We chatted about setting up creative sessions, trying new things, breaking through a rut, and all things related to stepping outside your creative comfort zone. You can find all the information on her photography & workshops below! Maryam's WebsiteMaryam's Instagram Hi & Hello Photography You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

Shana Lopes, PhD, Assistant Curator of Photography at SFMOMA, joins me to talk about how being a curator perfectly combined her love of photography and art history. We talk about working with both historical and contemporary artists and the questions that need to be answered in order to provide proper context for the work whether done posthumously or with a current artist. We mention some past, current, and upcoming show during our conversation and three of those shows are linked below. https://www.instagram.com/lopesshana/ | https://www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/a-living-for-us-all/ | https://www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/zanele-muholi-eye-me/ | https://www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/constellations/ This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club Begin Building your dream photobook library today at https://charcoalbookclub.com | https://www.chicoreview.com/2025-coming-soon Shana Lopes, PhD, is an Assistant Curator of Photography at SFMOMA. Born and raised in San Francisco, she has curated or co-curated exhibitions such as: Constellations: Photographs in Dialogue, Sightlines: Photographs from the Collection, A Living for Us All: Artists and the WPA, Sea Change, Zanele Muholi: Eye Me, and the upcoming 2024 SECA Art Award. Over the past fourteen years, she has gained curatorial experience at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Support Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/real-photo-show

In this week's episode, we dive deep into the world of commercial beverage photography with FREDDY CLARK, who operates in the vibrant markets of NYC and Philadelphia.Freddy shares his journey into the niche of drink photography, revealing the techniques and secrets behind capturing mouth-watering shots that make you want to take a sip right off the screen. Freddy's insights on lighting, composition, and styling are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.#Photography #BeveragePhotography #FoodPhotography #FreddyClark #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingFreddy Clark on the web:https://freddyclark.photographyFreddy Clark on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddyclarkphoto/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-clark-79a092224/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 206 ‘Drink Photography SECRETS - with FREDDY CLARK' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/mBLJN1qMhM8Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/ FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

You'll always hear that if you want to make money as a photographer or videographer you should stop shooting buildings, animals and nature, and shoot people. This is why most photographers and videographers look to go the corporate route.My guest, Brandon Everett, doesn't see it that way.Check out a video segment!He chose to leave the corporate realm and focus on creative photography.My biggest question for him was, "isn't corporate where the money is?"This interview was filmed at a networking event with my video podcast booth.visit the website: www.podcasttitans.comFollow me in Instagram

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Kelli Connell discuss her brand new book, Pictures for Charis, published by Aperture. Kelli talks about her fascination with and subsequent extensive research on Charis Wilson and the eleven year relationship she had with legendary photographer Edward Weston, and how what she learned guided her own exploration of portrait-making and landscape work while collaborating with her wife of fourteen years, Betsy Odom. Sasha and Kelli also discuss Kelli's renowned series, Double Life, which also explores the relationship between photographer and model as well as gender and identity. https://www.kelliconnell.com https://aperture.org/books/kelli-connell-pictures-for-charis/ http://www.decodebooks.com/connell.html Kelli Connell is an artist whose work investigates sexuality, gender, identity and photographer / sitter relationships. Her work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, J Paul Getty Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Columbus Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Dallas Museum of Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, among others. Publications of her work include Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis (Aperture, March 2024), PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice (Aperture), Photo Art: The New World of Photography (Aperture), and the monograph Kelli Connell: Double Life (DECODE Books). Connell has received fellowships and residencies from The Guggenheim Foundation, MacDowell, PLAYA, Peaked Hill Trust, LATITUDE, Light Work, and The Center for Creative Photography. Connell is an editor at SKYLARK Editions and a professor at Columbia College Chicago. This podcast is sponsored by picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom. https://phtsdr.com

Summary In this conversation, Alison and Cami discuss the balance between art and science in photography, the pressure to stay on brand, and the fear of trying new things. They emphasize the importance of embracing failure, letting go of control, and trusting the creative process. They also discuss the need for patience and self-acceptance in the journey of creativity. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of social media in providing validation and support, as well as the importance of finding balance in both photography and life. In this conversation, Alison Hatch and Cami Turpin discuss the importance of mental health, the stigma and misconceptions surrounding it, and the available support and resources. They emphasize the need for open conversations and understanding to create a supportive environment for those struggling with mental health issues. The conversation concludes with gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to discuss this important topic. Takeaways Embrace failure and view it as a stepping stone towards growth and innovation. Let go of the fear of trying new things and trust the creative process. Find balance between personal work and business, allowing space for creativity and experimentation. Don't be afraid to break free from the constraints of a brand and explore different tools and techniques in photography. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cami's New Camera 02:15 The Power of Social Media and Validation 03:51 The Expensive Nature of Photography 06:30 The Balance Between Art and Science in Photography 09:38 Finding Balance in Photography 12:48 The Importance of Balance in Life 18:25 The Pressure to Stay on Brand 23:46 Letting Go and Embracing Failure 28:30 The Need for Space and Trust in the Creative Process 34:33 The Fear of Trying New Things 37:46 Embracing Failure and Working Hard 38:56 The Importance of Patience and Self-Acceptance 10:00 The Importance of Mental Health 20:00 Stigma and Misconceptions 30:00 Support and Resources 40:00 Conclusion and Gratitude Cami Turpin https://www.bluehillimages.com/ Analog Artist Workshop https://www.alisonhatchphoto.com/analog-artist

In today's episode we'll dive into the intricacies of boudoir photography with Louisville based portrait and boudoir master BEN MARCUM as we discuss Ben's journey in developing his personal style.******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com*****************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingTHIS WEEK'S LINKS:JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.comBen Marcum on the web:https://benmarcum.comBen Marcum  on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenMarcumPhotographyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benmarcumphoto======================================Camera Shake Photography Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 193 ‘BOUDOIR Photography Mastery - with BEN MARCUM' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G  FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

In this special edition of Show Up Better! I take the show on the road to a networking event here in Charlotte.This conversation was unplanned and I had never met my guest, Mr. Fodee Wiles.He is a freelance photographer looking to expand his business and get into doing corporate work.Check out a video segmentIn this conversation we discuss How he got his start in photographyPricing his photography servicesshould you post your prices on your websiteWhy you shouldn't price your services with your pockets in mindwhat happens when you price your services too low?Check out a video segmentvisit the website: www.podcasttitans.comFollow me in Instagram

In this conversation, Kim Grant interviews Robert Clark about his personal journey into photography and how it helped him overcome alcohol addiction. They discuss the connection between yoga and photography, as well as the creation of Robert's website, Impressionography.org, which showcases ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photography. Robert emphasises the importance of providing a platform for ICM artists to display their work without judgment.  Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of photography and the value of community in the creative process.TakeawaysPhotography can be a transformative tool for personal growth and overcoming challenges.The practice of yoga can enhance the experience of photography, particularly in the realm of intentional camera movement.Creating a platform for artists to showcase their work without judgment is essential for fostering creativity and community.Open exhibitions provide opportunities for photographers to share their best work and connect with like-minded individuals.Connect with Robert:Website: https://impressionography.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impressionography_org/---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

In today's episode of the podcast, you'll discover the transformative power of community, the value of aiming for personal growth over perfection, and incorporating intention into your photography, ultimately enriching your human experience.Photography Manifesto Episodes 334: Photography Manifesto for Beginners - overview344: Manifesto Rule #1 - The Goal of Photography is to Enrich the Human Experience352: Manifesto Rule #2 - To Be Half Way Decent at Photography You Must Dedicate All Of Your Time To It360: Manifesto Rule #3 - Moment Matters Most, Not Camera Settings368: ManifestoRule #4 - You Don't Have to Know Everything About Photography to Know Anything About Photography378: Manifesto Rule #5 - Your Camera Is Not Holding You Back, YOU Are Holding Yourself Back386: Manifesto Rule #6 - If There Is No Intention, There Is No Image394: Manifesto Rule #7 - The Only Photographer You Are In Competition With is Yourself404: Manifesto Rule #8: Community Is The Only External Source That Will Help You to Become A Better Photographer412: Manifesto Rule #9: Your Cant Make Money From Your Creativity As A Photographer420: Manifesto Rule #10 - Kill Your Photography TeachersConnect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Join us in this episode of Camera Shake as we take a deep dive into "Mastering Product Photography with KARL TAYLOR', where Karl shares his unparalleled expertise and insights.Discover Karl's secrets to precision and control of light, essential elements for creating visually stunning product imagery. From his beginnings in photojournalism to becoming a leading expert in advertising, beauty, and fashion photography, Karl's journey is a testament to his passion and dedication.In this exclusive interview, Karl Taylor unveils the art and science behind capturing the essence of products. Learn about his unique lighting techniques, the impact of technology on product photography, and the challenges and rewards of shooting for global brands.Support the Camera Shake podcast by visiting BuyMeACoffee.com/camerashake, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingKARL TAYLOR on the web:https://karltaylor.comhttps://visualeducation.com/live/KARL TAYLOR on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karltaylorphotography/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisualEducationStudioYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisualEducationStudio======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 184 ‘Mastering Product Photography: A Deep Dive with KARL TAYLOR' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/oc2OO5XfMB4Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Jessy is an artistic photographer based in Adelaide, Australia, who creates beautiful artistic images using intentional camera movement. She finds creative photography very healing, offering her the chance to have some me time and develop a greater appreciation for the world that surrounds her. Intentional camera movement has offered her the freedom to express herself in a way that she'd never found with other creative hobbies or photographic styles. If you don't already do ICM, Jess's infectious enthusiasm may just inspire you to give it a go.Topics CoveredHow moving to Australia inspired her to begin photographyDiscovering ICM photographyMoving from landscape photography to ICMHer previous love for painting Creating painterly images with her cameraHer love for being in natureMaking hundreds of images in one tripThe unpredictability of ICM photographyGrowing up surrounded by nature in Bulgaria How photography got her through her husband's illness Practicing mindfulness through photography The healing power of photographyHow we are part of nature How photography helped her learn to really seeWhy she prefers to photograph on her ownHow photography is like meditationAllowing time for me time in lifeThe joys of having photography as a hobby How healthy outdoor photography is How she edits her imagesHow photography gives her everything she needsHow ICM allows creative expression Being authentic in her work and expression How ICM gave her freedom in her photography Doing photography for ourselves The fantasy side of ICM photography Her love to be unique in her photography Connect with JessyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessy_willemse/---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

Unlock the photography secrets of 2024 with the renowned New York photographer and Adorama TV personality, DANIEL NORTON. In this episode, Daniel reveals the secrets to becoming a better photographer in the coming year. Discover cutting-edge techniques, explore the latest industry trends, and gain insights into the technological advancements shaping the photography landscape. Join us as we unravel the secrets that will elevate your skills, expand your creative horizons, and set you on the path to photographic excellence in 2024.******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingDaniel Norton on the web:https://www.dnphoto.com/Daniel Norton on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielnorton/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danielnortonphotoTwitter: https://twitter.com/danielpnorton======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 183 ‘SECRETS  to Becoming a Better Photographer in 2024 with DANIEL NORTON' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/oCuH6pe7oiIApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Zachary Balber is a photo artist who has been a frequent presence in the Miami contemporary art circuit exhibition since he got his BFA in Creative Photography at the University of Florida, New World School of the Arts, in 2009. His work has also been included in several American private and institutional collections. Intimate Stranger is a photographic series produced in Miami by Zachary Balber between 2013 and 2020. Zachary has created 150 photos in which he has taken, very rapidly and without authorization, self-portraits during photo sessions of high-end real estate, in various poses, and in various degrees of undress. -- Intro/Outro: "Balls" by Sparks -- Discussed: “Photography: The Middle Class Medium” Family Propaganda Portraits Photo-Marxism Bruce Weber Susan Sontag Cindy Sherman Walker Evans Loriel Beltran Marvin Heiferman Jose Antonio Navarette “Avedon Smiles” > Richard Avedon: Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent Brene Brown Weegee Alfred Dupont Building, downtown Miami Allappattah > “Wynwood West” -- “Navigating through the excuses became part of the performance.” “The image is more important than the reality it captures.” “You are poking at people who can squish you.” “Is taking a picture a crime?” “I erase myself into these interiors.” “I left with all the conceptual goodies I could fathom.” “Interior decorating choices like a bad mixtape…With all of the resources at your disposal, this was your choice?” “Buildings will eventually be like a Mr. Potato Head, with interchangeable parts.” “Documenting architecture and fine art, I can map the gentrification that has happened in the last few years.”

In this instalment, we'll explore how YOU can take better photos with headshot and wedding photographer, broadcaster, podcaster and photography speaker BOORAY PERRY. Are you eager to enhance your photography skills and capture stunning shots? Join us as Booray Perry shares his invaluable insights on how you can take BETTER photos.Throughout the episode, Booray Perry provides practical tips and expert advice.Subscribe now and join us on this exciting journey to taking BETTER photos!******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingBooray Perry on the web:https://boorayperry.com/Booray Perry on Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/boorayperryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boorayperry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProPhotoTalkwithBooray******************************************************************CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 169 ‘How You Can Take BETTER Photos with BOORAY PERRY' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/DWviUo2DoxMApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G******************************************************************FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/#BoorayPerry #photographytips

Is AI spelling the end for photography? In this week's episode ‘Creative Photography vs. AI - The AI SURVIVAL GUIDE' with renowned fine art photographer, wedding photographer, and educator, Troy Miller we discover the fascinating interplay between human creativity and artificial intelligence as we explore how AI technology impacts the art of photography.Troy Miller shares his unique insights and experiences in capturing the organic beauty of fire, ice, kelp, and infrared subjects. We find out how he maintains his artistic vision amid the rise of AI-generated images that aim to mimic artistic styles andlearn essential tips and strategies from the AI SURVIVAL GUIDE for photographers seeking to preserve their creative integrity in an AI-driven landscape. Troy discusses ethical considerations and how to embrace AI tools without compromising personal expression.THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingTroy Miller on the web:Fine Art Portfolio: spicyjello.comTroy Miller on Social Media:Twitter: @JonzinatorInstagram: @SpicyJelloYouTube: @SpicyJelloBusiness:Website: imageryconcepts.comFacebook: @imageryconceptsInstagram: @ImageryConceptsJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 163 ‘Creative Photography vs AI - The AI SURVIVAL GUIDE with TROY MILLER' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/FGnuYyd6XcwApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/#fineartphotography #TroyMiller

In this episode I reveal my top 5 favorite cameras that have changed my own creative journey. Join me as I explore the powerhouse Nikon Z6ii, the compact marvel Fujifilm X100F, the fun and instant Fujifilm Instax Evo, the game-changing iPhone 14 Pro, and the vintage treasure, Agfa Isolette. From professional-grade shots to stunning portraits, instant prints, and cherished memories, each camera offers a distinct experience that will leave you in awe.THIS WEEK'S LINKS:Check out our sponsor: www.dvestore.comJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  https://camerashakepodcast.comINTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 155 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/C9-qhEPoCH4Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

This episode of the Foto Podcast is from a podcast I recorded with Rodney in 2012. I've re-edited this conversation to improve the sound quality from its original recording and reworked the audio presentation. I feel very fortunate that Rodney took the time to chat with me over ten years ago. When he unexpectedly passed in 2016, I realized how lucky I was to be able to spend a brief amount of time with him.Rodney was incredibly kind to me through our email exchanges, this recording, and a short 2-hour personal visit to his house in New York in the Spring of 2013. I probably spent 4 hours conversing with him in some form or another, but he left an unforgettable impression on me. I respect his work and artistic vision, but I will never forget him for his grace, openness, and thoughtfulness. We live in a boisterous and fast-moving world, but this conversation with Rodney always reminds me to slow down and turn down the noise in my life. He lived at his own pace, and what you see in his images reflects Rodney's personality. I hope this audio recording will give you a glimpse into his motivations, creative process, and the deep critical thinking he put into everything. Learn more about Rodney Smith at rodneysmith.comThe Rodney Smith Estate has released a new book entitled Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith.“The first retrospective on the work of Rodney Smith weaves together a bio-critical essay by Getty Museum curator Paul Martineau and an assessment of Smith's technique by the Center for Creative Photography's chief curator, Rebecca A. Senf. Introduction by Graydon Carter. It maps Smith's creative trajectory—including his introduction to photography, early personal projects, teaching, commissioned pieces, and career in fashion—and provides insight into his personal life and character, contextualizing his work and creative tendencies within his complex emotional and psychological makeup. Rodney Smith is the definitive record of the life's work and worldview of a truly original artist.”I recently received a copy of A Leap of Faith, and it's an incredible book that is printed beautifully. This is not a paid sponsorship of any kind. I'm genuinely grateful for Rodney Smith taking the time to chat with me 11 years ago, and I think you'll appreciate his work and his approach to life and art. Rodney Smith Podcast Transcription:I'm 65 years old, so I've been a photographer for 45 years. I guess there's a fair amount of experience with that. And, um, and I've gone through quite a bit, um, as far as the changes in photography. but going all the way back, probably the very first, I don't know, maybe a slightly unconscious inclination that I wanted to be a photographer started when I was 16 years old and my father gave me a camera.I took a teen tour. That's what kind of popular when I was a young boy. with oth with other students my age, and we went around the United States and then we went into Mexico my father gave me a camera for that trip. on the, the, the Mexican part of the trip, we took a train from New Villa Laredo, Texas to Mexico City.I remember this actually quite well. And [00:05:00] the train, there was a landslide across the tracks on the train. And the train stopped and it was sort of took about four days for them to clear the rocks from the tracks. And during those four days, we would get out off the train or there were many young children from Mayville Villages who would come by the train trying to sell everybody something.And And it was their faces that really, um, appealed to me.And I remember when I got back after the tours all over, my father looked at these pictures and, uh, there were no pictures of my contemporaries on the trip who were my, you know, people from all over the country were my age. But there were all these pictures of Mexican children. And, um, I remember my father being kind of discouraged and saying, why aren't there any pictures of you're contemporaries, that was probably the very first, and I guess somewhat unconsciously, I said inclination. The main kind of epiphany when I actually knew I said this, I want to be a photographer, was much later [00:06:00] when I was in college, probably my senior junior, I can't remember exactly whether it was my junior or senior year in college.And I was home for the holidays, just around this time, actually, probably a little later in, in December. But, I remember I went to the Museum of Modern Art, um, which had a permanent collection of photography. Um, I'm a New Yorker and so I was home in Manhattan. and I'd been there many times before and I don't know exactly what initiated me to go to this collection of pictures I had seen before, but I did.And I think the important part of this was that Edward Steon was still the curator of photography at that point, and I think his sensibilities were much closer to Toine, than maybe more contemporary curators. the permanent collection was composed of pictures of Gene Smith, Arthur Lang, Margaret Burke, white Stieglitz, and Steon.And I remember walking through this, gallery and thinking, having an epiphany. And I remember basically having it in front of Eugene Smith picture, and thinking, oh my [00:07:00] God, I can do this. , and this is what I want to do. And I think it's a, that's a fairly simplistic response to a very complicated question.But from that moment on, I knew that this is what I was going to do with my life. Now, I don't think it meant to me that I was gonna copy the work of these people. I think what I realized at that moment was I, I could take my feelings and put them on a piece of paper.And I think that's what the revelation was to me. That I had all these anxieties and these fears and all these feelings, tremendously powerful feelings inside me without an outlet to express them. And I realized that photography was the perfect medium for me to do this. And from that moment on, and it was a number of years.Afterwards that I actually became a photographer. But from that moment on, I knew I wanted to be a photographer.[00:08:00] in college I was an English major and then I became a religious studies major and I, um, was sort of both. I graduated with both and then I went on to graduate school to study theology actually, and, but also with the intention of taking half my credits in the photography program.I wanted my degree to be in [00:09:00] theology, not photography. but I did, while I was in graduate school, singularly learn my craft, I spent a great deal of time and the program at that time was really quite wonderful. Learning, the craft of photography. We learned the Z Zone system photography.One you had to use a large format camera. And it was a really great discipline. So I learned the craft, but I also learned what I, I, I developed a vision, or I nurtured a vision of what I wanted to say is about studying theology. unfortunately, and I probably, somewhat uncomfortable for a lot of people.I think, and I, I don't wanna say this unequivocally, that I think this is the case in most time, but it's very hard to nurture a vision studying the craft of photography. I think that the, one of the last places one would really learn to be a photographer is in an art school, just studying photography.Now I know that's probably not a popular thing, but that's sort of how, what I believe, I think one has to have a vision and how [00:10:00] one nurtures and develops that vision, I think is by, doing something quite contradictory to the physical craft of making a picture.I didn't study theology with any intention for looking for any answers to questions. I, I studied theology to, to sort of initiate the questions. Um, from 40 years later, I still don't have any answers. And, and I'm not sure I actually believe I could have them, but, but what I really did love was learning how to ask the right questions.And that's, that's what studying theology did, did for me. Now, what, what do I mean by that? Asking the right questions. Well, I think theology or some of the issues that really were important to me were questions about human [00:11:00] existence. Who are we? What do we stand for? How do we fit into this world around us?What is the nature of evil? What is the nature of good? What is the nature of man? And so it's all these questions about how the human being fits into the world and the surroundings around him. And those are still some of the prevalent themes I think, that are really important in my work. So, While I was studying the craft of photography, I was sort of, I was hope anyway.And I, I think it, I think correctly I was nurturing this vision about, or learning for how to perform to my feelings intellectually so that I could sort of integrate the two when I actually began to make pictures. And I think it worked out during the time of me doing this. I mean, I had tremendous disapproval and, um, I don't know, people were kind of a guess, why are you doing this?Why are you wasting your time studying theology? You know, I was in my [00:12:00] family, I was expected to do something more business-like, or do something. They're quite different. and nobody, except for my wife or the done, no one who gave me any support, they all thought I was totally crazy. But I actually. And I probably couldn't articulate it exactly why I thought it was really important to do it.I just intuitively knew in my heart that this is what I wanted to do and um, I'm actually very happy I did it. I don't have any regretsI'm definitely of the school of thought that you sort of, your present is definitely formed from your past. Um, and so I I I, I would definitely think that probably a, a great deal of it is not, I don't know all of it, but a great deal of it derived from my upbringing. Um, my, my mother and father who are now both dead close to 40 years.Um, my mother 30 and my father 40 would be kind of shocking that they're still still such a prevalent and powerful force in my life. But they [00:13:00] are. And um, you know, I was, my parents were very, my father was very affluent. He was a CEO in, uh, some fashion companies and I grew up sort of in a 19th century.lifestyle and existence. Um, when I look what it, what seemed quite normal and natural to me as a young boy. Now when I look back on it seems, you know, really from the 19th century. there was this kind of real love of refined things.Things were always beautifully done. Everything was perfectly in its place. There was an order to everything. There were many people who taken care of, you know, servants who made things perfect and beautiful. And even though part of me was rebellious against that, I always loved it. I mean, quite honestly, I did, I, not that I loved some of the accoutrements of it, but the, if you looked at it physically, I loved it.And it definitely had an effect on me. And I think my pictures represent the [00:14:00] more positive aspects. Of my life. I don't think they, my upbringing, I mean they, um, I'm not saying that at all. They are. That's the way it was. Cause there was a lot of negative things to it. Many negative things. Perhaps even more negative things than positive things.But, the pictures are represent that world at its very finest. It's sort of like an affirmation of what can be, what a gentleman really, what the word gentleman, if you define it and you just dissect it, you know, to a gentle man or a nobleman. It, it's sort of those things, if they really existed in the world, if there really were gentlemen and if they really were nobleman, it's not that it's impossible, but it's slightly out of reach.that's sort of what I think my pictures are about. Sort of how does one sort of aspire to greatness? What you have this potential inside you and how do you realize this? I think that's sort of what the pictures are. one last thing about that, now [00:15:00] I'm, as I said, 65. So one in the sixties, the very early sixties when Kennedy was president.I was in high school. I was I think a junior in high school. And, um, that era was, you know, there was like the last feig of sort of, uh, what I would refer to as elegance and grace and beauty in, in a lot of things. Not just fashion, which my father was very much a part of, but many things was still, there was a world was holding onto it.And then the hippie movement, the anti-war movement in the sixties, it all sort of tore all that apart. But the early sixties, maybe up to 65 or something like that, 64, 65 were the last remnants. Of an error, like was when Carrie Grant and, um, and Audrey Hepburn and Leslie Caron and all were still really popular.It was, it was a slightly different era and then everything changed in the, by the, by the 1970s and the world became a different place.[00:16:00] I hear that comment, something like that quite often. Um, that, that you could tell a story from the pictures that you were sort of caught in the middle of the story and you're curious about what happened prior and afterwards. I have to tell you consciously anyway, when I'm taking the pictures, I'm not aware of that at all.but I am kind of a literary soul. I've al in every book I've ever done, there's always been writing. I've done four books and that every book has writing and photographs in it in one form or another. I always been around writers. I, when I was very young in college, before I decided I wanted to be a photographer, I thought I was gonna be a novel.But I, I, I had the sentiment but not the skill, and I quickly realized that. So, but I guess [00:17:00] writing has always, um, been a part of me. So when you say that about the pictures, that's actually quite a compliment to me because I'm not aware of it. But if they do tell a story, uh, or there's like a fragment of the story, that would be kind of a wonderful thing and I would really like that.Although when I'm taking it, I'm not aware of that.the pictures are taken completely spontaneously. I know this is one of the ironies to me of, of a lot of, sort of sets off a whole discrepancy about photography in general and modern photography, but all the pictures was referred to as the lifestyle pictures of the last 10 years or 15 years are much more controlled and created.even though they look like they're spontaneous and of the moment, they're much more created pictures than mine, which look very serene, controlled. My pictures five seconds before I took the picture, I didn't know I was gonna take that picture. And not in a hundred percent of the instances, but at least 60, [00:18:00] 70 or 80% of the time, the picture is completely spontaneous and I may have set something up and so, but I don't know what the, what the end product's gonna look like.And then all of a sudden something, somebody does something or something happens, or the light changes, or it can be many things. And all of a sudden I say, take the picture and I take the picture. And I didn't know I was gonna take that exact picture five seconds before I took it. so I think that's kind of always been kind of interesting to me that although my pictures look quite serene and controlled and um, like they were art, art directed, um, or created under sort of very sort of, um, Rigid requirements.Totally the opposite.I'm definitely always first looking for the location, which would be the landscape or the environment. Once, once I've found the environment, I can always make the pictures. you know, I was, when I was very young, I was a landscape photographer, um, as well as shooting portraits. And [00:19:00] then I think one of the great things that happened to me was, , I began to integrate the two together.I began to put people into the landscape, which is a very different thing than placing somebody in front of something. I think most people take pictures in an environment and they stick a figure or a person or a thing in front of something and they refer to that. You know, as, I don't know that term.I can't stand environmental portraits or whatever that is. I the term I really do not like. But that, that's not the way I would operate. The person has to be sort of placed in an environment as part of it. And actually it goes back to the previous question about the spontaneity of the, of the pictures.The reason why I can shoot these pictures so quickly is because I can very quickly get to this place where I think everything is right. I mean, almost instantaneously I will know this is the place I need to make this picture. Now, there may be a few other places too, but I'll start at this place that feels absolutely right to me.but for me, the pictures are, are totally [00:20:00] controlled or by the environment. That's why the location work for me is by far the hardest part of making pictures is finding a location I like. and then once I've found, , which is a really rigorous and very exhausting process. but once I found this, this location, I don't want to know what the picture's gonna look like.I, you know, when I'm scouting it, it may be gray or rainy, or it may be it's sunny and then the day of the shoot it's raining. Or I may look at it in the morning and I may be there in the afternoon and the light's totally different. So I never know what the picture is I'm gonna make there, nor do I want to.I've never shot Polaroids in my life. I don't want to do any of that things. I just want to trust my instincts. And once I've found a place that seems appropriate or great, I'll say I can make pictures here and that's all I want to know. And then I'll go away until the, until the time I physically shoot the.there are sometimes requirements about what I, I need to find, but the, probably it's the same thing no matter what I'm looking for. And that [00:21:00] is a place that has a sense of history to it, which is hard for me in America. , I, it's gotta have a certain Betina to it and character to it.Um, sometimes it's the question of the light in the place, but it's, it's, it's a whole thing, a landscape. It's just gotta feel ex eccentric or original or special. To me. It's definitely my vision. but I think like if I'm looking for an interior place, There's kind of a characteristic that's involved that's in all the pictures, and that is, it's got a certain history to it and depth has been sort of aged nicely.I rarely would shoot in a brand new location that, that hasn't aged or settled into its environment. I sort of like how things fit into a place and if, unless the location does that on some level, there isn't a history there, I probably wouldn't be interested in it. you know, I was once doing a shoot in Phoenix, Arizona, you know, and I remember scouting the city of Phoenix and I [00:22:00] couldn't find anything that I really felt worked.I mean, it was to do it more hotel and a few other things I thought were great. But what I found really great was the landscape around Phoenix. I mean the part that was untouched. and that's where I ended up shooting the picture. Sometimes, often if I'm in Paris or in London, I can find hundreds of locations that appeal to me.because they have this history to them. The man or somebody has interacted with this location for, for quite a while, and it, and that you can feel the patina of the interaction of the two. and that's what, that's what really I like.And also, you know, American cities, um, they build these skyscrapers and they tint the glass to keep the light out. in Europe, luckily still, the older buildings are all oriented and, and the windows are such to let the light in. that's a, that's a huge distinction. You know, they act in European buildings, least, you know, the ones that are, I'm attracted to.The light is like a portico. [00:23:00] It's like this entryway. um, and really wonderful things happen with the light. Well, in most new American cities, it's, again, it's to keep all the light out and to keep the temperature and the humidity and the light all controlled from the inside.I teach a workshop, infrequently, but every once in a while and all these photographers come to the workshop and they do not have a voice at all. well, some of them do, but it's pretty minor. Um, and, you know, there's this discussion about whether it's a question of talent, or do you have a question that everyone has their own voice, they just can't express it.And I'm definitely of the school that everyone does have a voice. They just don't know how to express it or expose it. This pops a better word. because this enormous fear is preventing them [00:24:00] from doing it, I mean, you have to tap into the part of yourself that goes really deep.And most people don't know how to do that. Sometimes by a gift of God, somebody has that intuitively or naturally, but that's a very rare gift and I've actually never seen it. most often, people foil themselves, you know, they, they have all these fears and anxieties and frustrations, whether it be dealing with other people or their own fears, their anxieties, and they never get to the level that's required to.Really have a singular voice. I mean, that's the difference between the hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people who take pictures and the few who, who actually are photographers. And it's not so much that I, from my point of view, that one has an innately more talent than the others. Now, a lot of people would argue with that, but I don't think they do.I just think they're able to tap into the deepest, part of their emotional being. And let that part out. And then you never have to worry about being a second rate somebody else. You can much more be a frustrate yourself because no one has your life experiences.No one has your feelings, no one has your thoughts. All those things are unique and special to you. So if you can reach this level they can begin to express the things that reside deep within them, and then all of a sudden their pictures take on a special characteristic that is unique to them and they begin to develop a voice.I think people are, are sort of copying everybody and mimicking everybody and running around buying the right equipment and doing everything that's completely unnecessary to develop a voice. They think that's what they need to do, but it's the last thing that they need to do. If anything, they need to step back and let something begin to emerge from deep within them.That's what will create this special voice. And it's a very hard thing to do. And I think Chuck Close's comment is right. I think photography is particularly through the digital age, much more than even prior when there was a real craft to printing. that there is the most sort of facile of mediums that one can learn even through by taking with a, telephone.You can take a pretty competent picture, but what I mean, but, but what distinguishes one picture from another is the kind of the emotional content of that picture.I've been doing this for 45 years and I still use the same camera that I did when I started 40 years ago. I'm very, very rigorous with my craft. I mean, I'm extremely rigorous. Um, you know, I expose the film very properly and, and so when the day, and I went through a many years of really learning how to expose my film and make prints that represented [00:27:00] my emotional psyche.I mean, I really like dark sh shadow detail and differentiation between that. And my prince used to represent that. And if I was much more interested in highlights, I would've done things quite differently anyway. Anyway, I really loved and grew to really know film. And then when the digital world came along, um, I, there's, there's a great aphorism, but changes, not necessarily an improvement.And I've been watching the digital world very closely and we know I'm kind of a consultant to Epson and we produce digital prints as well as prints that are done in the dark room. You know, we scan the film and then, Make really beautiful, large mural prints, so I, I definitely in it and everybody works for me, is very digitally competent.For myself personally, I haven't seen any reason to change. Personally, I don't really like the digital cameras. Um, I don't like seeing the picture immediately. As I said, I never shot Polaroids. I like the experience. I like to focus on the [00:28:00] experience of making the picture not on what the pic. Every single time everyone stops and looks at the picture, you've interrupted the whole process of making the picture.That would be a terrible thing for me. I like to just to go through the whole process, focus on the thing I am doing, and I like the mystery of not knowing exactly what's on the film. Um, I, I, I don't really like the digital process that much. Now, it may get to a point where I can't get film, which is sort of beginning to happen already, or I can't do the thing and I may have to make that change.But at this point, I would hope actually I have so many people, young people coming to me who say that they really love film much better than digital and they, they shoot on film. So there seems to be a kind of a minor resurgence in film. And it's not that I'm just, you know, such a recluse that I don't engage in the world.I mean, I live in New York, so I'm pretty much so on some level, you know, engaged with what's going on. And if I ever felt that the digital thing was so [00:29:00] much better than what I'm doing, I would change. But so far, most people seem to really love the pictures I make on film. And when we blow them up really big, there's a certain quality to them that people really love.Like I've had many shows at very, you know, at Brooks or um, all the technical schools and all the students who are really technically minded, love the Prince. They keep saying, how did you do this print? No. So, um, for me it's just that there's really no reason to change and of anything, I was kind of in shock that just because something became new, that everyone immediately embraced it.I, I think they must have felt they had to, that, you know, art directors required it or, uh, the world required or, or whatever. And quite honestly, I've never, no art directors ever required me ever that I shoot digitally and they actually kind of like that I shoot on film. They all say, oh my God, this is great. I, I like the fact that, you know, I'm gonna get contact sheets. I really like this. [00:30:00] You know, so, um, I'm sure that there are constraints put on people that they want this, they want that, but I think it's more important for you to tell them what you like best.my previous father-in-law was a really wonderful playwright and, um, very well known American playwright. And over his desk, he used to have this little sign that said, no one asked you to, no one ever asked you to be a playwright. and I think that that's really true. I mean, you, I could wallpaper my walls with rejections.I mean, I've, over my life I've had 50 to one rejection, um, maybe a hundred to one rejection. Um, and since it's such a personal medium, um, for me, this is not a job. This is my exposing my life and my soul and my [00:31:00] pictures. There's no way one can take it personally. It is personal. and I've had many high points.I've had really good years and really, really terrible years, both from financial points of view, from creative points of view, from everything. , but I just, must have something in the way down deep inside me, this knowledge that this is what I chose to do. No one put a gun to my head and said, this is what you must do.And so I chose this, you know, freely and when I'm really down, I just say, you know, you've gotta stick with it. And there have been hundreds of times I thought, I don't want to do this anymore. Um, um, either I have nothing more to say or I don't want to do it, or financially it's been so difficult in my early years it was so difficult and it's still, there was terrible years.I mean, like after nine 11, it was really, I mean, there's been many, many years when things were really terrible from a financial point of view and a creative point of view, or the job, everything. And so [00:32:00] there's like, at times 45% of me that doesn't ever want to take a picture again, that I'm done. And, but there's, luckily there's 55% of me that wants to keep on doing it.that just sort of gets me through it. You know, Hemingway used to always talk about that he would always stop writing the day before and someplace that he wanted to continue because if he didn't have that place the next day to go to, he is not sure he'd ever pick up a pen again. But he looked, had this place where he looked forward to going forward.And, um, I'm not sure I have that. I mean, I definitely can get kind of burnt out and I think the environment or the location or the model sometimes, but, um, many times it's the sense of place around me is what motivates me to take, make pictures. And so that sometimes has to be in a new place and so I can get kind of stuck like everybody else and then I just, um, have to force myself to keep on on going., after 45 years, [00:33:00] I've kind of, um, got this regimen that I. It's not perfect by any means. There's definitely problems with it, but I kind of like, you know, I'm, I don't shoot, you know, I probably only shoot, you know, 30, 40, 50 days a year. which is plenty, which provides me with a lot of, and then, you know, I work on exhibitions or I do all kinds of other things as well.I'm always working around photography, I mean, all the time, but I don't have to be physically shooting to do that. when I was very young, I used to collect, like convince people to buy photography and when nobody wanted to, and this is in the seventies, and I once went to Andre Cortez's apartment and I was talking to him when I was buying a print for somebody.He told me that he would go six months or a year without ever taking a picture. I could understand that perfectly. I could go six months or a year without taking a picture yet. I'd still always be a photographer. for other people I know they have to shoot every day or all the time, or they feel that they're gonna lose it or they're not a [00:34:00] photographer, but that's not the way I work.I think most fashion photography today is pretty mediocre. I think it's all about celebrity and status and they all have the right lunch and the right, they know they date the right models and they all meet the, you know, the right art directors and it's just like in a group that just supports itself, but it's all very mediocre.I don't think that there's this great vision that drives the photographs. Okay. Now having said that, that's just one thing. And I think there have been, I think fashion photography's had its periods where it was the mo really distinguished in the world of photography. I think, you know, in the forties and fifties and perhaps in the sixties, I think Irving Penn.and Norman Parkinson and a few other people were incredible photographers, had a great vision and were quite extraordinary. I think today there's all this celebrity about around these photographers, but I think it's what you do about nothing. And I think the models are the same way. but I do think what is lacking in photo, in fashion photography is not something that, that's, it's actually that hard to find.Again, I find, I, I guess [00:35:00] I have to digress for a second and tell you a story. I probably wrote this once in a blog many years ago. This wasn't quite a fashion shoot. I did, but it was close to it in the sense of the, what, what I thought was wonderful about fashion. I did, I used to God, oh, 20 years ago, 25 years ago, coach Leather had a campaign called Descendants of Famous People, and they photographed all the grandchildren or the daughters or the aunts or whatever of well-known people.And I did about four or five of them. I, I remember the Nathan Daniel Boone's nephew, and I did, the one I'm talk, gonna talk about was Babe Ruth's niece. I photographed her at Yankee Stadium in, um, New York, which is kind of the appropriate place to do it.And I didn't have a chance. Usually I, sometimes I, sometimes I have a chance to meet the person I'm gonna photograph. Um, prior to, but in this case, she lived, I think in Maryland or Virginia, I'm not sure. And they had a flyer up for the shoot. [00:36:00] And I meet her the morning of the shoot in a, you know, in a location van, um, outside the stadium.And I meet her and, you know, I could tell that she feels really terrible about herself. She's looking down, she's kind of forlorned. She, I can just feel like she wants to just disappear. in, into the background, I understood that she was raised in a small trailer, um, in, in Virginia, wherever. And she had really no relation to Babe Ruth other than the fact that she was his niece.But she came from very humble means and was really kind of almost embarrassed about this whole. Thing of taking a picture and just pushed the whole thing would go away. I could feel all this in her presence. So I introduced myself. I tell her, I'm the photographer who's gonna take your picture and if we're gonna take you into this location van, and there's gonna be a woman who's gonna do your hair and another woman's gonna do your makeup and we're gonna style you and dress you and all that.And, and I said, while, while they're doing all that, I'm gonna go away for an hour and go look and find the right location to make the picture of you. [00:37:00] So I go away for an hour and I come back, and I go into the location van and there's this totally different person than the person I had first met before she went into the van.She was standing upright. She looked really beautiful. She became. I saw what a little bit of hair, makeup and new clothes and being pampered, what it could really do to, not just the physical look of this person, but the whole internal emotional sense of who she was. She was transformed and I thought, oh my God, this is an incredible experience.This is a wonderful look. Look, look what fashion can do. Instead of making people feel intimidated or that they're unattractive or something like that, it can make them feel empowered and beautiful and wonderful. This is like a Cinderella story, so I take her for a few hours, I make her portrait. She's looking really beautiful and you know, she, she just looked content and happy and I [00:38:00] think really enjoyed the experience.Goes back to the location. Van takes off all the clothes, you know, goes back to her original clothes and walks out of the van exactly who the person was when she first entered the van with her head down and she goes back to the person she was. Now, I think the important thing of this story for me, it's not really a fashion story, but it is what fashion can do.It is about style and grace and elegance and feeling beautiful and wonderful and special. And it's not about being intimidated because you don't have the money to buy these clothes or you have to have this closed, or you have to have the hottest, newest, ugliest thing imaginable in order to be valuable and worthwhile, that you can have a sense of style and grace intrinsic to yourself.That it comes from inside you, not from the outside. the outside stuff. The accoutrements can help you realize who you really are. So that's again, another place where a personal style is very [00:39:00] helpful I do, I do, I love shooting fashion. It's actually really fits me. and I like the big production of it.I like I'm the kind of photographer that can work with 20 people around me and it. It doesn't bother me in the slightest. I sort of like it. I like the collaboration of everybody, the stylists I've worked with for years. And she'll say, you know, look at this, or This person looks like great here. Or my assistant will say, oh, you should look over there.It looks really great. I love when people do that. I feel it's like this collaborative effort. I like the whole experience of it. I do think that women, this is, you know, I think the world is kind of, so particularly now our soul full of ironies.I think, you know, that most women would not agree with me about this at all, but I think it's been a real give and take before women in the last 25 years, and I'm not sure that they've been given more than, than they. Wanted, yes, they've achieved incredible power to be sort of equal to men. They, you know, they're now working on getting the same rewards as men.Financially [00:40:00] they've achieved great. And I think all that's wonderful. But I always thought, even though my father was a very powerful person, you, you know, as I mentioned, he was the CEO of many companies, and he was, people were really intimidating him. I always thought my mother was the real power in the family.He would never, she in her own private way, controlled everything and got exactly what she wanted. It was a, it wasn't as overt as it is today. It wa it was more subtle, but there was this kind of wonderful thing, quality about her. And she had this incredible life and my father worked very hard to support her.Um, and so she could do what she wanted to do. So, I am not sure what we've gained is better than what we lost. Uh, maybe it is. Probably it is. And anyway, it's not going backwards. That's the way it is. But there is something really wonderful about, um, a kind of more graceful or a delicate, maybe understated power, like that quote you gave of me, [00:41:00] rather than the more overt one.Like when I shot Elizabeth Hurley, who is all about give it, give it to me baby. I mean, she was, um, you know, um, and versus a woman who has a real sense of herself and walks more delicately and quietly,I think, you know, one of the things was, I sort of animated or discussed slightly before was when I was very young, I didn't have a penny. Um, and I was really struggling. One of the ways I was able, I taught a great deal, but one of the other ways I was able to at least make a living pay my mortgage was I convinced people that photography was a really good investment and I would make a small commission.I would buy photographs for people. And one of the things I learned was how little, the curators of photography and the art gallery directors and all these people who were sort of the professionals and experts in [00:42:00] photography knew about photography.They basically knew nothing. They knew how to sell it, , they knew how to talk about it, but they really had not a clue about really what it meant to be a photographer or what the struggles that somebody like Stieglitz or Strand or anybody who's really first grade would go through to really distinguish themselves photographically.Um, it's not so much the financial hardships or meeting the right people or getting the right equipment or all the things on the surface. Those things everybody has in whatever work they do. And there's really no difference. It's just a different set of rules.And what the struggle really comes down to is the emotional struggle. And that is knowing that, you know, the all Socratic oath of no thy self. And learning how to come to grips and deal with the emo your emotional [00:43:00] core, and being able to express and expose that onto a two-dimensional flat piece of paper, is a very, very difficult thing.And then asking people who have not had your experiences, who do not care about you, who do not even know, like people in Russia who don't even know anything about you or the place you live or your experiences, and say, look at this picture and think it's worthwhile. The only way you can really do that on a consistent basis.Yes, you can do something kind of titillating or interesting or on a few pictures, but over a whole body of work. The only way you can really do that is if you are touching something universal. If you are speaking from your heart in a language that everyone can understand because the human psyche and spirit goes way deeper than the culture.And so if you are able to transcend or translate your own personal feelings and put them onto a piece of paper that is a very rigorous [00:44:00] and difficult thing to do and, and requires enormous struggle and turmoil on your part, that's why living kind of the artistic life is not something to be denigrated.It is a very, very difficult and very rare process that very few people, not that they're not capable of doing it, but are willing to take the risks. That that involves 99% of people are not capable or able or knowledgeable enough to do it. It's not that they can't, it's just that they won.um, I have a got a good fortune to be an intern for. Ansel Adams for a week in Carmel when I was in my twenties. And I noticed, you know, he used to meet people and I, I noticed, first of all, I went there. My photographs when I was very young, looked absolutely nothing like his, but I learned all my [00:45:00] technique from him within his own system.So I was really very anxious to have a chance to meet him and work with him. And it was great. Um, and I learned every time when I would go in the dark room with him or when I was sitting around talking to him, I would, he, I would ask him every technical question I could think of that I wanted resolved.And he was very generous and would answer me. But, and what I learned after this week of sort of probing and listening and having him listening sometimes talk to other people and stuff, was that he would tell you exactly what was necessary in order to do something. And basically, just generally what he'd be saying was like, if you want to be a classic scholar, you gotta learn German, you have to learn Latin, you have to read, you have to study, you have to pay your dues, you have to do all these things.and that's how you really get to a place through experience, through testing, through knowledge, through all these different things that will get you to this place where you can be really competent and capable. And I found that nobody, although they all listened to him, [00:46:00] And they nodded their head in agreement.In the end, nobody wanted to pay any attention to 'em. They went off and go, they really, what they really wanted from Ansel Adams was tell me this pill, give me this pill I can take so I can make my pictures look like yours or tell me the quick answer so I can learn how to do something as well as you do it.I want this in five minutes or less, you know? But I really don't wanna spend all the time that's required and all the effort and work you've put into it to do this. And unfortunately, that's not the way the world is. You know, you, you, you sort of get what you pay for, kind of metaphorically speaking about your craft, your technique, your vision, everything.It's not something that you can just, you know, meet the right person, do all this, take a pill, wear the right clothes, be in the right place, whatever it is, have the right camera, have the right, you know, equipment, whatever that is also beside the point. The point is [00:47:00] nurturing and learning and developing a vision that is special and unique to you.Learning what equipment that best represents that vision. Developing it, nurturing it, working on it, reflecting on it, struggling with it. That's what's required to do it, and it's not easy. Takes years. I've never, and I've had the good opportunity to meet many, many well-known people that I really care about, whether mostly writers or playwrights or painters or people of, of great esteem, and not one of them, at least in my, my personal experience, I've never met anybody who was instantaneously successful in my experience.Every one, oh, I totally respect, has worked years to get to that place.I mean, it's, it's, it's, but it's fun to do this. That's, you see, the thing is nobody wants to do it, but when they get immersed in it, it's part of the adventure. the best part of being a photographer is going out, engaging the world, meeting people. And taking, and making the picture, [00:48:00] the actual product, the end result, the artifact is never as good as the experience of making the picture.To me, it's always a disappointment. Now, for other people, like if I mess my wife, she would say that the, the artifact is much better than the experience. And I think many people have said that I can make the world look perhaps slightly better than it was right in front of me. So for many people, the observer, the, the photograph is even better than the experience.But for me, person who's taking the picture or making the picture, the experience of making the picture is the reason why I'm a photographer. I love the interaction with the world, meeting people, engaging people, being a part of the world, having it being sunny, rainy, cloudy, overcast.and somehow having something wonderful immersed from it. That's what I love about being a photographer. that's why being in the studio, all of that has no appeal to me. It's, it's engaging the world we live in. Having an [00:49:00] excuse to participate in it, in a kind of really positive and wonderful way.Saying yes to life over and over again, despite how many hardships you may have. That's the part that I really love. Get full access to Foto at fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe

Photography is one of the most accessible artforms that exists and acts as a creative outlet and tool for personal expression for so many of us. Unfortunately, tapping into that creativity and modes of personal expression in photography doesn't always come naturally for all of us. Fortunately, there are techniques and strategies that exist to help us get there. On today's episode, I finally was able to speak with one of the most inspiring Canadian photographers of our time, Richard Martin. Richard is a creative powerhouse and I just love his approach to making images. Our conversation covers a huge plethora of topics revolving around his creative approaches for making images and there is a lot of actionable advice in today's episode, so I highly encourage you to listen all the way to the end. On this week's episode, we discuss: Richard's journey into photography. How growing up in the Thousand Island region near Lake Ontario informed Richard's interest in nature. How photography evolved into a vehicle for personal expression for Richard. Richard's philosophical approach to making images in the field. Keys to creative development in photography. Comparing our work to others. Balancing creative ruts with our creative and business needs. The importance of restoring our amateur status. Why we should question everything we know about photography. The role of ambiguity in photography. And a lot more! If you enjoyed our chat, we did a whole bonus episode on Patreon where Richard and I discuss perfectionism in landscape photography and how it relates to Wabi Sabi! See Richard's gallery on Wabi Sabi here. Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. The Creation by Ernst Haas. Eric Bennett critique groups. Watch podcast episodes on YouTube. Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Server. Here is who Richard recommended on the podcast this week: Stephen Patterson. Andre Gallant. Mike Grandmaison. Maurice Henri. Tony Sweet. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Richard's social media: Instagram Vero Facebook We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Join Kim Grant as she speaks with artistic photographer Charlotte Bellamy.  Moving to Holland forced Charlotte to charge her photographic path, leading her into a new world or creative photography. Now known for her ICM and multiple exposure work, she uses these techniques to connect deeply with locations close to her home. Topics covered:Journey into photographyMoving to HollandDiscovering creative photographyLiving surrounded by nature The benefits of having a mentorTelling a story in your imagesThe language of photography Creative photography communities Follow Charlottes's WorkWebsite: https://www.charlottebellamy.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlottebellamycreativeph9021Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottebellamyholland---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

In this chat with photographic artist, Alister Benn, we discuss: Separating business and creative work The healing nature of creativity Physical creative work is a way to express emotions externally Knowing ourselves more deeply through our work Social Media and our own creative vision Mentioned in this episode: Alister's beautiful book, Out of Darkness  Find out more about Expressive Photography here: https://expressive.photography   Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com.    Find out more about our creative work here: Len Metcalf: www.lenmetcalf.com Len's workshops Brie Stockwell: www.creativemindscoach.com Brie's Creative Confidence Coaching Group   Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free.  Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

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

For full show notes and photos, head here: allthroughalens.com   We're talking to Travis Cannady (@travis_cannady on IG), photographer and publisher of Better Off Zine. For our main feature, we'll tell you the story of the nearly-forgotten, yet wildly influential Margretha Mather (@betteroffzine). And that means we'll have to talk about Edward Weston too, so… apologizes all around. We've also a zine review and maybe even the answering machine.  Travis Cannady Along with being a film photographer and lab technician, our guest today, Travis Cannady is a zine maker. He creates and publishes his own, but he also does something pretty remarkable. He puts out a zine called Better Off. Each issue, the entire zine is dedicated to a single photographer. It's the zine equivalent of a solo-show. Or really, it's how some early photography periodicals used to do things. We've got him here, so let's talk his ear off. IG: @travis_cannady IG: @betteroffzine Web: traviscannady.com Buy Better Off Zine: betteroffzine.com Here are some of his photos: Margrethe Mather (and That Other Guy) The story of Margrethe Mather is not a simple story to tell. She was not a simple woman, nor a simple photographer. She was an anarchist in every sense of the word and held neither gods nor masters above her. Though wildly creative, she had little ambition for self-promotion, once telling Edward Weston, to leave her unremembered, to “pretend that I didn't exist.” In biographies of Edward Weston prior to the 1980s, if she is mentioned at all, Margrethe Mather is hardly more than a footnote. She was thought of as a woman, often naked, who posed for the great Edward Weston. The story of the two of them together had been consumed into his story alone. And it is our job to separate them. But that is no easy task. However, by Imogen Cunningham's reckoning, “in artistic matters Margrethe was, of course, the teacher. Edward, the pupil.” Margrethe's influence upon Weston can hardly be overstated. He followed her lead, and sometimes flat out copied her style. They were friends, companions, lovers, collaborators and ultimately estranged. Their relationship was in many ways mutually toxic. But since humans are always complicated, it was also mutually essential to their growth as artists. Here are some of Margrethe's photos:   And here are some of Weston's photos taken of and with Margrethe: The Center for Creative Photography issue we reference is available here: https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/641064 You can borrow Artful Lives by Beth Gates Warren online here: https://archive.org/details/artfullivesedwar0000warr/page/n7/mode/2up We also recommend: Margrethe Mather & Edward Weston; A Passionate Collaboration also by Beth Gates Warren. There are no other books about Margrethe Mather. There are a shit ton of books about Edward Weston. Zine Review Fool Me Once, Fool You Twice by Tee Ferguson This is highly saturated, full color, 88 page perfect bound zine made up entirely of double exposures, all of which happened in-camera. She'd shoot an entire roll, re-roll it and shoot it again. This allowed for happenstance and serendipity to work their magic.  IG: @tee.ferguson Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/teeonfilm   PATREON Thank you to everyone who supports us! Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes, extended interviews, early drops. Tons of stuff! patreon.com/allthroughalens THE CREDITS OF ENDING Music by Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers Vania: IG, Flickr, Zines Eric: IG, Flickr, Zines, ECN-2 Kit   All Through a Lens: IG, Website, Patreon, Spotify Playlists

Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illnessThe benefits of having a mindful approach to photographyPhotographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photographyPhotography as a subtractive artHow to let the subject speak to youWhy you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photographyWhat the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photographyThe key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photographyTechnical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic imagesCompositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photographyPhotography as a performance artCharles answers your submitted macrophotography questionsAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/Impressionistic Photography, by Charles NeedleCreative Macro Photography, by Charles NeedleCharles' Gear RecommendationsCharles' free Multiple Exposure Script for PhotoshopFollow Charles on InstagramFollow Charles on FacebookNancy RotenbergFreeman PattersonTopaz Gigapixel AISlow Shutter Cam AppAverage Camera Pro AppThe PlampFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Alexis Cuarezma is a San Francisco-based photographer that shoots many campaigns for celebrities and brands. On Hands-On Photography, Cuarezma shares his experience in embracing his creative flaws and turning them into beautiful photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Guest: Alexis Cuarezma Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Alexis Cuarezma is a San Francisco-based photographer that shoots many campaigns for celebrities and brands. On Hands-On Photography, Cuarezma shares his experience in embracing his creative flaws and turning them into beautiful photography. Host: Ant Pruitt Guest: Alexis Cuarezma Find Hands-On Photography on your favorite podcatcher. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Follow Ant Pruitt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Follow TWiT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twit.tv/ Join the TWiT forums https://www.twit.community/ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit