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Kate Palmer Albers: The Ephemeral Image
26 maart 2024 · 55 min
My guest on this episode is writer and professor Kate Palmer Albers, whose recent book "The Night Albums" explores the impermanence in photographic images; both intentional and unintended. A major shift in how we can think about the life of a photograph, and our own existence as well. Lees meer
Links:
The Night Albums book
The First Photograph: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
The Night Albums: A Review
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Tony Chirinos: On The Precipice
12 maart 2024 · 50 min
An engaging conversation with Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos. We discuss his photo book "The Precipice" which deals with hospital operating rooms, surgical tools, and hospital morgues. Not as macabre as it sounds, this discussion goes deep into the "theater" of life and death. Lees meer
Links:
Tony's website
The Precipice at Gnomic Books
Tony's Instagram
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On Miroslav Tichý: An Interview with Roman Buxbaum
27 februari 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
The life and work of photographic enigma Miroslav Tichý is the focal point of today's episode. I am joined by Roman Buxbaum, who runs the Tichý Ocean Foundation, the outlet for an extensive body of work by the eccentric, subversive Czech artist. Roman and I have an informative conversation that sheds light on this mysterious man of photography. Lees meer
Links:
Tichý Ocean Foundation
A New York Times review of a Tichy exhibition at ICP
New book of Tichý work: "Screenshots"
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Boris Eldagsen: A.I. (Artistic Intelligence)
13 februari 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
Happy to welcome Boris Eldagsen to the podcast! Boris is at the bleeding edge where technology and fine art meet. He is a photographic artist and "promptographer" who incorporates A.I. into his creative workflow. We discuss the ins and the outs, the good, the bad and the ugly of this new frontier. Guess what, the sky isn't falling! A provocative discussion. Lees meer
Links:
Boris Eldagsen website
The story behind his awarded A.I. photo, "The Electrician"
All About Midjourney
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Jesse Lenz: Everyday Magic
30 januari 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
This episode I welcome photographer and photo book publisher Jesse Lenz to the podcast. We have a high spirited talk about the power of DIY, believing in your work, putting ink to paper, and the value of creating the things you want to see in the world. All this, plus we discuss his forthcoming book, "The Seraphim." Inspiration and positivity abounds. Lees meer
Links:
Jesse Lenz website
Pre-order "The Seraphim" via Charcoal Press
The Charcoal Book Club
Chico Photo Review
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Sergej Vutuc: The Edge Of Chaos
16 januari 2024 · 56 min
Yugoslavia-born, Paris-based artist Sergej Vutuc joins me for a deep conversation about pushing the boundaries with his creative work. Combining sound, live performance, analog film and zine-making, Sergej possesses a singular creative approach that is inspiring to behold. Lees meer
Sergej Vutuc website
Sergej Vutuc Live Performance video
Sergej Vutuc Instagram
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The Enigmatic Ray Johnson: Interview with Ellen Levy
2 januari 2024 · 50 min
A look at the life and work of a true art world enigma, Ray Johnson. Author Ellen Levy joins me to discuss the reluctant genius, sometimes referred to as "the most famous unknown artist." Collages and mail art and photos and more. Lees meer
Links:
Ray Johnson Estate
Ray Johnson work at The Art Institute of Chicago
Ellen Levy on Instagram
A Book About Ray / Ellen Levy website
How To Draw A Bunny documentary
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On Arthur Tress: Interview with Jim Ganz
19 december 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
Arthur Tress has been a prolific photographer since the mid 1960s. Though he may have flown under the radar when compared to some of his contemporaries, a new retrospective at The Getty Center in Los Angeles aims to change that. I had the pleasure of discussing the "new to me" work of Tress with The Getty's Senior Curator of Photographs, Jim Ganz. Lees meer
Arthur Tress website
Arthur Tress at The Getty website
Flood Dream photo
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Danny Clinch: Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ
5 december 2023 · 47 min
Danny Clinch was born "down the shore" in New Jersey. From humble beginnings, he ascended the ladder of rock and roll photography to become one of the top shooters in the world of music. He's photographed everyone from Johnny Cash to Tupac; the Beastie Boys to "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen. This conversation has tons of Jersey references, but you don't gotta be from the Garden State to enjoy! Lees meer
Danny Clinch website
Transparent Gallery
Metallica at San Quentin photo
Sea.Hear.Now. Festival in Asbury Park
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ENCORE: Joan Liftin: A Life In Photography
21 november 2023 · 39 min
An encore presentation celebrating the life of Joan Liftin, who passed away earlier this year. We had a wonderful conversation back in season one. Sharing this as the dust settles from my recent trip to Paris Photo 2023. Lees meer
Joan Liftin had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do, too.
Joan Liftin at the ICP
Charles Harbutt at Artnet
Magnum Photos
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Penumbra Foundation: Alternative Processes
7 november 2023 · 54 min
This episode I welcome the Executive Director of the Penumbra Foundation and self-described iconoclast, Geoffrey Berliner to the podcast. We have a lively chat about photography's past (as well as its present and future), alternative processes and putting artists first! Lees meer
Links:
Penumbra Foundation website
Sally Mann Tintypes article
Geoffrey Berliner upcoming exhibition (with Romualdas Pozerskis)
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Yolanda Cuomo: Design Revelations
24 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
A fun, New Jersey style chat with book designer and creative force of nature, Yolanda "Yo" Cuomo. We discuss her start in the publishing world, her work with Marvin Israel, and her stellar photo book design work for Paolo Pellegrin, Sylvia Plachy, Edward Keating and Diane Arbus. Lots to dig into here! Lees meer
Links:
Yolanda Cuomo website
Diane Arbus: Revelations
Revelations Book (Amazon)
Marvin Israel video
Sylvia Plachy: Unguided Tour
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Brian Griffin: Heaven Up Here
10 oktober 2023 · 52 min
Legendary British photographer Brian Griffin joins me for an enjoyable chat about his career, especially his music / album cover work with such luminaries as Depeche Mode and Echo & The Bunnymen. My music geekery comes out in full force on this one; it brings back fond memories of hours spent listing to my vinyl albums back in 1980s New Jersey! What an honor to speak with a living legend of music photography. Lees meer
Links:
Brian Griffin website
MODE book
Depeche Mode: A Broken Frame photo
Echo and the Bunnymen: Ocean Rain photo
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Giancarlo Roma: Life in a Photographic Family
26 september 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
My guest for this episode is writer Giancarlo Roma. Not only is he the son of noted photographer Thomas Roma, and the grandson of Lee Friedlander, he also manages the photo book imprint Haywire Press. A fun conversation about growing up surrounded by photography! Lees meer
Links:
Haywire Press
Friedlander First Fifty book (written / compiled by Giancarlo Roma)
Thomas Roma website
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Tim Carpenter: Photographic Digressions
12 september 2023 · 54 min
A nice conversation with photographer and writer Tim Carpenter. Tim's book "To Photograph Is To Learn How To Die" is available now and is well worth the read. This episode is for all the existential photographers out there... you know who you are. Lees meer
Links:
The Ice Plant: publisher of Tim's book; buy it here
Tim Carpenter website
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Stefan Sagmeister: Now is Better
29 augustus 2023 · 51 min
Season Three starts off with a bang! Legendary graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister joins me for a great discussion about Werner Herzog, creative bravery, working hard, and how today might just be better than you think. Lees meer
Links:
Sagmeister website
AIGA "Skin Cut" poster discussed
The Happy Film
Now Is Better book purchase
Werner Herzog
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Susan Meiselas: Mediations
20 juni 2023 · 52 min
My season two final episode is a great one! Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicaraguan war zone. Such an honor to speak with a true giant of photography. Lees meer
Links
Susan Meiselas website
Susan's Instagram
Carnival Strippers at the Magnum website
"Malatov Man" photography
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Lena Fritsch: Ravens & Red Lipstick / Japanese Photography
6 juni 2023 · 52 min
A great chat with Lena Fritsch, all about Japanese photography after World War 2. Some familiar names pop up, but we also discuss unsung heroes and some new stars of the Japanese world of photography. It was a pleasure to speak to Lena, who wrote the book "Ravens & Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography Since 1945" published by Thames & Hudson. Lees meer
Links:
"Ravens & Red Lipstick" Book
Morimura Yasumasa
Kimura Ihei
Domon Ken
Vivo Collective
Provoke: Nakahira Takuma and Moriyama Daido, Taki Koji, Takanashi Yutaka and Okada Takahiko
Tokyo Rumando
Nishino Sohei
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Lauren Richman: No Camera Required
23 mei 2023 · 41 min
What constitutes a photograph? In its purest form, photography is literally "writing with light." A camera is not necessarily mandatory for creating photographic images. I discuss the world of cameraless photography with Lauren Richman, who curated an exhibit called "Direct Contact" at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana. Lees meer
Links
Direct Contact: Cameraless Photography Now
Henry Holmes Smith
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Show Your Work
9 mei 2023 · 32 min
An overview of the myriad ways to get your artwork in front of an audience. Get your work seen without losing your shirt or your self-respect! Some frank talk about the pros and cons of dealing with galleries, competitions and portfolio reviews, all with a healthy does of DIY enthusiasm to help you launch your artwork out into the world...and maybe even make a bit of money in the process. Lees meer
Links:
PetaPixel's Tips For Showing Your Work
Lensculture's Guide to Working With Galleries
Chatter (music and artspace)
Cinema De Mes Reves (my work that is on display here in Albuquerque)
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Jason Langer: Berlin Ghosts
25 april 2023 · 38 min
The second installment of my two-part Berlin photo book conversations. This time I welcome photographer Jason Langer, who has a striking new book out, simply titled "Berlin." We have a great talk about loss, pain, death, religion, joy, sex and everything in between. This was a really insightful chat, I hope you enjoy it. Lees meer
Links:
Jason Langer website
Jason Langer Instagram
Buy "Berlin" book
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Christian Reister: Berlin Nights
11 april 2023 · 43 min
This is part one of a two episode "Berlin Books" discussion. A wonderful chat with German photographer Christian Reister. Christian published his photo book "Berlin Nights" with Hoxton Mini Press in 2018, and I thought it'd be a great contrast to the second book to be discussed in my next episode. We chatted about music, Lomography, New York as well as one of my favorite cities, Berlin, Germany. A fun talk, I hope you enjoy as much as I did! Lees meer
Links:
Berlin Nights book at Hoxton Mini Press website
Christian Reister's website
Christian Reister's Instagram
Lomography
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Off Limits! Ethical Dilemmas in Photography
28 maart 2023 · 24 min
Where do you draw the line when you decide to take a photograph? What subjects or approaches are off limits? What are the legal limits and obligations that a photographer faces when making photographs in public? When is consent required? All of these questions and more in this episode. Lees meer
Links:
Arne Svenson: NYC Neighbors photos
Philip-Lorca diCorcia: Heads
Miroslav Tichy
Walker Evans: Subway Photos
Bruce Gilden: On the Streets video
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Frank Ockenfels 3: Rockstar Photographer
14 maart 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
This episode features a rollicking interview with the great entertainment / music photographer, Frank Ockenfels 3. You've probably seen his work everywhere. He's shot everyone from the cast of The Walking Dead to rock legend David Bowie. Plenty of inspiration to found in Frank's decades of work. Lees meer
Links:
Frank Ockenfels 3 website
David Bowie and other music photos
Frank's Instagram
Frank's Book!
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Pauline Martin: Blur / Flou
28 februari 2023 · 36 min
Pauline Martin, curator from the Photo Elysee Museum in Lusanne, Switzerland is my special guest for this episode. We discuss the history of blur or "flou" (the French term) which is a more accurate name for the soft, blurriness, out of focus, motion blur we often find in a photograph. A nice discussion that coincides with an exhibition of the same name that opens at the Photo Elysee on March 3rd. Lees meer
Links:
Photo Elysee "Blur" exhibition
Henri Cartier-Bresson photos
Eadweard Muybridge Horse photo
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Michael Ackerman: Intuition & Chaos
14 februari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
It was a true thrill to be able to talk with photographer Michael Ackerman. His deeply thoughtful approach to his work, and his dedication to his art is an inspiration to me.
A true meeting of the minds. Lees meerLinks:
Michael Ackerman website
End Time City book
Hunger: Epilogue book
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Art & Fear
31 januari 2023 · 27 min
A solo episode focussing on the subject of fear: how it affects our creative process, where it comes from, what it looks (and feels) like and how to disarm it.
The book "Art & Fear" is the catalyst for this rambling thought flow! Lees meerLinks:
Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Overcoming Fear in the Creative Process
Ted Forbes: Nobody Cares About Your Photography
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On Ansel Adams: Interview with Becky Senf
17 januari 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
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. Lees meerLinks:
"Making a Photographer" book by guest Becky Senf
Ansel Adams at the CCP
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ENCORE Route 66: Myth and Reality
10 januari 2023 · 24 min
An encore episode from last season. Due to a death in my family I need some extra time preparing the next, new episode. Therefore, I thought I'd share this episode from Season One that perhaps didn't get the audience I think it deserves. Lees meer
Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry to say. Featuring a closer look at the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Edward Keating.
Route 66 song: Chuck Berry
Route 66 song: Depeche Mode
The Grapes of Wrath
Edward Keating
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Ed Ruscha: Parking Lots & other delights
27 december 2022 · 20 min
A look at one of the titans of American art in the late 20th Century. Photography has always been integral to the work of Ed Ruscha. We'll focus on one specific series that is an example of his typological approach to image making. Also, Los Angeles rolls up its sleeves and takes on New York for the title of greatest American art scene. Lees meer
Links:
Ed Ruscha at the Yancey Richardson Gallery
Ed Ruscha Photography article in Aperture
The Cool School movie
The Ferus Gallery
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Rick Schatzberg: Boys To Men
13 december 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
An interview with photographer Rick Schatzberg, centering on his late(er) journey to serious photography, his studying for an MFA in his 50s and the publishing of his book "The Boys." A couple of middle-aged, NYC suburban guys talk about life, friendship and loss, all seen through the medium of photography. Lees meer
Links:
Rick Schatzberg website
"The Boys" at Powerhouse Books
MFA Program at University of Hartford
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Lee Friedlander: American Monuments
29 november 2022 · 23 min
A look at an important body of work from Lee Friedlander. Created in the 1970s, "The American Monument" is still relevant to today's viewers. We'll also take a "Worth A Thousand Words" look at one specific photograph from this series. Lees meer
Links:
"Father Duffy" photograph
"The American Monument" book
CCP / "The Archive" American Monuments issue
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Todd Hido: Everything Is Illuminated
15 november 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
A wonderful talk with a master photographer! Todd Hido graciously shares the story of his personal photographic journey with me, as well as his thoughts on art, life and hope. This is a longer than usual episode, but it's worth every second. Lees meer
Links:
Todd Hido website
Todd Hido Instagram
About Larry Sultan's Evidence
Emmet Gowin
Harry Callahan
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Death and Photography
1 november 2022 · 26 min
The subject of death has been a constant throughout the history of photography. This episode we discuss the many ways death has been represented (both literally and metaphorically) in photographs. We'll look at the past practice of post-mortem and mourning photography, as well as ponder the words and images of more contemporary writers and image-makers. This is a special "Day of the Dead" episode. Lees meer
Links:
"Beyond The Black Veil" book
"Dead Soldier" photo by Matthew Brady
Robert Mapplethorpe's Death
Susan Sontag
Roland Barthes
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Sibylle Bergemann : Walls and Windows
25 oktober 2022 · 52 min
A wonderful discussion about the life and work of (East) German photographer Sibylle Bergemann. My guest is Ina Schmidt-Runke, a curator from the Kicken Gallery in Berlin. Ina enlightens me on the complex world that Bergemann found herself in, living and creating art behind the Berlin Wall during the days of the Cold War. Lees meer
Links:
Sibylle Bergemann at the Berlinische Galerie
Sibylle Bergemann at Ostkreuz
Kicken Gallery
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Bruce Davidson: Take a Ride on the Subway
9 oktober 2022 · 23 min
This episode we take a look at the classic 1986 photo book "Subway" by Bruce Davidson. A time capsule of "old" New York City and a monumental photographic study of urban life, all steeped in deeply saturated colors. Part of this episode includes a "Worth A Thousand Words" discussion about one particular image from the book. Lees meer
Links:
The cover image (deep dive discussion)
Subway at the Magnum Photo website
More Bruce Davidson work on artnet.com
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Aline Smithson: Positives and Negatives
27 september 2022 · 48 min
This episode I welcome Aline Smithson to the podcast. Aline is the driving force behind Lenscratch, a fantastic online showcase of contemporary photography, in all its varied glory. She is also a prolific photo-based artist who delves into the world of analogue processes in her inspiring, personal artwork. A great chat! Lees meer
Aline Smithson website
Lenscratch website
Fugue State portfolio
Shadows and Stains portfolio
The Lonesome Doll portfolio
Some "Hugo" information
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Wim Wenders: Still Photographs and Moving Pictures
13 september 2022 · 23 min
Famed German filmmaker Wim Wenders is also a well-respected still photographer. A recent purchase of the book "Wim Wenders: Instant Stories" is the impetus for this episode, where we'll explore the crossing paths of still photography and moving pictures in his decades-spanning career. We'll also delve into his films "Alice in the Cities" and "Palermo Shooting" both of which feature still photography as an integral part of their storylines. Lees meer
Links:
Wim Wenders Official website
Wim Wenders Polaroid photography
Alice In The Cities on Criterion
Palermo Shooting (bad review)
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"William Klein: Yes" with David Campany
30 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Season Two kicks off with a great interview with curator and writer David Campany. David curated the current William Klein exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York City. We discuss the inspiring life and work of Klein in this lively conversation. The exhibit is still open until September 12th, so if your are in the NYC go see it! Lees meer
Links of work mentioned in the episode:
ICP William Klein Exhibition website
Moscow "Bikini" photo
David Campany website
Many thanks to the staff at the ICP for their help coordinating the interview and accommodating my visit to the exhibition.
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Nathaniel Paolinelli: Representing the 505
23 juni 2022 · 42 min
In conjunction with his one man show at 516 Arts, I sit down for a great talk with local Albuquerque photographer Nathaniel Paolinelli. Lees meer
Links:
Nathaniel's website
Nathaniel on Instagram
516 Arts Exhibition Link
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Jim Bidgood: A Remembrance
9 juni 2022 · 44 min
A lively discussion about the life and art of pioneering gay photographer and filmmaker, Jim Bidgood. I talk with Jim's friend and estate executor Kelly McKaig about this unique man and his groundbreaking artistic life. I also include some personal memories of my time working with Jim in the early '00s. Lees meer
LINKS:
The Photos We Discussed on the Episode (open for reference of discussion!)
Jim Bidgood's work at ClampArt Gallery website
Aperture article about Jim Bidgood
Jim's NYT Obituary
A Nice Overview of Jim and his life (via gaycitynews.com)
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Long-Term Photo Projects
27 mei 2022 · 19 min
Recorded on the side of the highway, this episode discusses the patience required to create long-term photography projects. Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Consider it a "ride along" as I head down the interstate, cameras at my side.
Grass, gas, or Tri-X, nobody rides for free! Lees meerLinks:
Saguaro National Park
Center for Creative Photography, Tucson
Etherton Gallery
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Joan Liftin: A Life in Photography
12 mei 2022 · 37 min
This episode, I talk with Joan Liftin, who has had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do, too. Lees meer
Joan Liftin at the ICP
Charles Harbutt at Artnet
Magnum Photos
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Mark Cohen: Worth A Thousand Words
30 april 2022 · 17 min
The next installment of a (sporadically) ongoing series, where I discuss one specific photograph in detail. This episode, we look at "Bubblegum" by photographer Mark Cohen. Lees meer
"Bubblegum" the photo discussed in the episode
More work by Mark Cohen
Frame: a book by Mark Cohen
Mark Cohen video (shooting on the street)
Bruce Gilden video
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Ward Andrews: Creative Envy
18 april 2022 · 32 min
Join me for an interview with Ward Andrews, a creative thinker, teacher and consultant. We discuss the challenges of dealing with envy in your creative practice, along with ways to shift your thinking and perspective to avoid the toxic traps that envy can produce. Lees meer
More about Ward Andrews:
Design.org Blog
Drawbackwards
Ward's blog post about Creative Envy
Sensoria Project
Ward Andrews Instagram
Ward's Twitter
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Daido Moriyama
5 april 2022 · 28 min
A discussion about the master Japanese photographer, Daido Moriyama. His life in photography... the good, the bad and the blurry... but mostly the good. Lees meer
Daido Moriyama website
Provoke article in Aperture Magazine
Stray Dog photo
Bye Bye Photography
and here, too
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Roberto Rosales: Empathy in Photography
20 maart 2022 · 32 min
An interview with Albuquerque, NM based photojournalist and teacher Roberto Rosales. We discuss the challenges of maintaining a strong moral compass while doing photojournalistic work in dangerous, highly charged situations, how Roberto uses empathy to do his job, deciding when (and when not) to press the shutter button and much more! Lees meer
Links:
Roberto Rosales' website
Roberto's Instagram
Roberto's work in the Albuquerque Journal
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Sally Mann: Worth A Thousand Words
6 maart 2022 · 16 min
A deep dive exploration of a hauntingly beautiful image by Sally Mann. This episode is part of an ongoing series where Nick Tauro Jr. devotes (at least) 1000 words to one specific photograph. Lees meer
Links:
"The Black Eye" photograph
Sally Mann
"Hold Still" book
Julia Margaret Cameron
Post Mortem Photography
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Daniel Milnor and Me
20 februari 2022 · 47 min
A re-edit, re-visit to an interview that I did as a guest of Daniel Milnor on his "Dispatches" podcast. This is a pared down version, from Dan's original recording, but there's still plenty of good, deep photo conversation to enjoy! Lees meer
Links:
Daniel's website
Daniel's YouTube channel
Werner Herzog
Fabio Miguel Roque
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Route 66: Myth and Reality
6 februari 2022 · 23 min
Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry to say. Featuring a closer look at the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Edward Keating. Lees meer
Route 66 song: Chuck Berry
Route 66 song: Depeche Mode
The Grapes of Wrath
Edward Keating