In this episode, we dive into the renewed energy around the photographic darkroom—and the magic that keeps people coming back. Lucia Rollow joins us to talk about the Bushwick Community Darkroom, where she's built a vibrant, supportive space for analog photography. We get into the ups, the downs, and everything it takes to keep this kind of creative community thriving. Links: Bushwick Community Darkroom Lucia Rollow's website Grain movie (as discussed)...
Jun 24, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 17
In this episode I talk with photographer Ron Jude about his evolving approach to image-making, his connection to place, and how he weaves mystery into his work. We also get into the role of music and sound in his creative process, adding another layer to how he thinks about storytelling. Non-guilty pleasures are also discussed!
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 16
For over 50 years photographer Mitch Epstein has been interpreting the breadth and complexity of American life and our relationship with the urban and natural environments via his diverse work. I was excited to talk to this stalwart of contemporary photography, especially about his most recent work "Old Growth."
May 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this episode, photographer Reuben Radding talks about hitting the streets of New York with his camera and an open mind, chasing moments full of emotion, energy, and human connection. We get into how his photos reflect both the city and his own inner world, and how making art has become a way to close the gap between himself and others. Links: Reuben Radding website " Heavenly Arms" book purchase Lou Reed song "Heavenly Arms"...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Renowned for his raw, intimate, and deeply humanistic approach to photography, Swedish photographer Anders Petersen has spent decades capturing the lives of outsiders, night dwellers, and everyday people with striking intensity. In this interview, Petersen reflects on his journey—from his early days at Café Lehmitz to his continued exploration of the urban environment—and shares insights into his creative process, influences, and the enduring power of human connection. Links: Anders Petersen at ...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Thrilled to welcome artist / photographer Mike Mandel to the podcast! We discuss his life in photography, the unique perspectives of California artists, and his collaborations with Larry Sultan, specifically on the groundbreaking book "Evidence." Links: Mike Mandel website Evidence at D.A.P. Books People In Cars A story about the Photographer Baseball cards...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Alec Soth is one of the most important fine-art photographers working today. Beginning with his groundbreaking projects "Sleeping By The Mississippi" and "Broken Manual" to his most current books like "A Pound of Pictures" and "Advice For Young Artists," For decades Alec has deftly created work of great emotional depth. It was an honor to welcome him to the podcast. Links: Alec Soth website Alec Soth on YouTube Alec Soth at Magnum Photos...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Roberta Fuorvia is a Napoli, Italy-based independent curator, writer and photo consultant. In this conversation she shares her viewpoints on building community, forging successful collaborations with artists and thinking beyond the standard white walls of the exhibition world. A fun chat with a good friend. Links: Roberta Fuorvia on Instagram The Docks Behind The Icons book (Amazon Italia)...
Jan 28, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 10
American artist Christian Patterson is a master of multi-dimensional, photo-based projects. His latest book "Gong Co." is a testament to his creative and intellectual curiosity, not to mention the fortitude to work on a project that spanned almost 20 years. We discuss his journey to photography, his time in Memphis with William Eggleston, and his impressive, unique approach to photo books. Links Christian Patterson website Gong Co. at TBW Books Gong Co. at Editions Images Vevy William Eggleston:...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Deborah Turbeville's work, known for its artistry and its mystery, stood out from the imagery of her male contemporaries like Helmut Newtown and Guy Bourdin. A fascinating discussion with director Nathalie Herschdorfer from the Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, all about this enigmatic, female, fashion photographer who burst onto the scene in the 1970s. Links: Deborah Turbeville at the MUUS Collection Photo Elysée website Exhibition Information via The Photographer's Gallery...
Dec 17, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 8
A wonderful chat with Italian photographer and filmmaker Lorenzo Castore. We discuss how his somewhat ungrounded, early life led him to be the artist he is today. We also discuss the challenges of wrestling with time in our art practice and how we can become victorious, if only temporarily. Links: Lorenzo Castore website Lorenzo on Instagram "Sing Your Song Boy" film Spot Gallery...
Dec 03, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 7
My guest for this episode is Mexico-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Arturo Soto. Our discussion centers on his body of work entitled "Border Documents" which explores the stories and memories of his father, set against the backdrop of the US / Mexico border. A great chat with a thoughtful artist and writer! Links: Arturo's website Arturo's books at Eriskay Connection Publishing Border Documents photos...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 6
I love cinema. I love photography. Why not talk about the commonalities and differences between these two camera-based mediums? My guest David Campany has literally written the book on "Photography and Cinema." A wide-ranging conversation with my first return guest to the podcast. David Campany's Photography and Cinema book Final scene of Truffaut's "400 Blows" Eadweard Muybridge motion studies (text by David Campany)...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Alexander Rodchenko was a 20th Century, Russian Constructivist artist known for his groundbreaking photography. Active in the early days of the Soviet Union, he used unconventional angles and dynamic compositions to redefine how reality was depicted. I speak with author and art historian Aglaya Glebova all about Rodchenko's creative output, as featured in her book "Alexander Rodchenko: Photography In The Time of Stalin." Links: Aglaya Glebova bio Aglaya's blog post about the "paving photo" we di...
Oct 15, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 4
My guest for this episode in Anthony Vizzari, who has been keeping the spirit of vernacular photography alive. Through his passion for photo booths and other mechanical means of image creation and distribution, Anthony is doing the unglamorous work of keeping the machines and the images made in the public sphere accessible to us all. Links: Anthony Vizzari website Snapshot Vending Machine Photobooth video...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 3
My guest for this episode is Napoli, Italia photographer Ciro Battiloro. Ciro has created a fascinating body of work that centers on the inhabitants of the rough and tumble Sanità neighborhood in his home city. His photographs show a subtle and empathetic eye, while instilling a sense of dignity and grace to his subjects. We talk all about Napoli, a city I have a great fondness for. Links: Ciro's website Silence Is A Gift book Ciro on Instagram...
Sep 17, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Extremely honored to host Magnum photographer Jim Goldberg for the kick off for season 4! Jim is well known for his unique visual approach, combining photographs with written word, collage and more. Whether it's in book form, or on a gallery wall, Goldberg's work is both personal and universal. From "Raised by Wolves" to "Coming and Going" Jim and I discuss the breadth of his work and his life. Links Jim Goldberg website Jim Goldberg at Magnum Jim Goldberg / VANS collab...
Sep 03, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The guest for the final episode of season three really needs no introduction. I was thrilled to welcome Joel Meyerowitz to the podcast. We talked about his work, his life, his curiosity and his ongoing passion for the medium of photography. A true master and living legend. What an honor to have him as my guest. Links: Joel Meyerowitz website Joel Meyerowitz at the Howard Greenberg Gallery Atget Robert Frank 36 views of Mt. Fuji...
Jun 18, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 22
This episode I welcome photographer Susan Wood, who was active in the magazine world in the 1950s through the 2000s, with the focus now on preserving her archive and mounting exhibitions. Our discussion focusses on her career path that included making iconic "behind the scenes" photographs on the set of "Easy Rider" as well as her work with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. A fun chat with a charming lady!
Jun 04, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 21
An inspiring conversation with Jorge Delgado-Ureña, one of the co-founders of the Raw Society, a worldwide network of photographers, writers, travelers and other creatives. We talk all about travel, photo workshops and the DIY spirit of the Raw Society's community building.
May 21, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 20
For over three decades, the name Lomography has been synonymous with experimental, DIY analogue photography. Started by a group of curious students after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it has grown into a worldwide community and a major source of cameras and film. My chat with Birgit Buchart of Lomography USA covers a lot of Lomo history, innovation and creativity.
May 07, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This episode I have a rollicking discussion all about punk / post-punk music as experienced through the camera lens of Michael Grecco. I get to geek out to stories of late nights on stage and backstage in the heady days of the late 1970s and early 80s Boston, MA. Play this one LOUD! Links Michael Grecco website Days of Punk official website Michael's Instagram...
Apr 23, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Saul Leiter was a photographer who captured subtle, quiet moments among the cacophony of New York City from the 1940s through the early 2000s. His color work in particular, is a treasure trove which is currently coming to light. For this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Michael Parillo and Margit Erb, who run the Saul Leiter Foundation. Links: Saul Leiter Foundation Howard Greenberg Gallery "Saul Leiter: In No Great Hurry" movie...
Apr 09, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 17
My guest on this episode is writer and professor Kate Palmer Albers, whose recent book "The Night Albums" explores the impermanence in photographic images; both intentional and unintended. A major shift in how we can think about the life of a photograph, and our own existence as well. Links: The Night Albums book The First Photograph: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce The Night Albums: A Review...
Mar 26, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 16
An engaging conversation with Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos. We discuss his photo book "The Precipice" which deals with hospital operating rooms, surgical tools, and hospital morgues. Not as macabre as it sounds, this discussion goes deep into the "theater" of life and death. Links: Tony's website The Precipice at Gnomic Books Tony's Instagram...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 15
The life and work of photographic enigma Miroslav Tichý is the focal point of today's episode. I am joined by Roman Buxbaum, who runs the Tichý Ocean Foundation, the outlet for an extensive body of work by the eccentric, subversive Czech artist. Roman and I have an informative conversation that sheds light on this mysterious man of photography. Links: Tichý Ocean Foundation A New York Times review of a Tichy exhibition at ICP New book of Tichý work: "Screenshots"...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Happy to welcome Boris Eldagsen to the podcast! Boris is at the bleeding edge where technology and fine art meet. He is a photographic artist and "promptographer" who incorporates A.I. into his creative workflow. We discuss the ins and the outs, the good, the bad and the ugly of this new frontier. Guess what, the sky isn't falling! A provocative discussion. Links: Boris Eldagsen website The story behind his awarded A.I. photo, "The Electrician" All About Midjourney...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This episode I welcome photographer and photo book publisher Jesse Lenz to the podcast. We have a high spirited talk about the power of DIY, believing in your work, putting ink to paper, and the value of creating the things you want to see in the world. All this, plus we discuss his forthcoming book, "The Seraphim." Inspiration and positivity abounds. Links: Jesse Lenz website Pre-order "The Seraphim" via Charcoal Press The Charcoal Book Club Chico Photo Review...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Yugoslavia-born, Paris-based artist Sergej Vutuc joins me for a deep conversation about pushing the boundaries with his creative work. Combining sound, live performance, analog film and zine-making, Sergej possesses a singular creative approach that is inspiring to behold. Sergej Vutuc website Sergej Vutuc Live Performance video Sergej Vutuc Instagram...
Jan 16, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 11
A look at the life and work of a true art world enigma, Ray Johnson. Author Ellen Levy joins me to discuss the reluctant genius, sometimes referred to as "the most famous unknown artist." Collages and mail art and photos and more. Links: Ray Johnson 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...
Jan 02, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
