Joel Grey is the award-winning actor who has had a stellar career both on stage and screen. However, for the last thirty years he has also been an avid photographer who has published two books of photography including his latest, Looking Hard at Unexamined Things. He has an eye for making striking and beautiful images of the very subjects that most of us walk or drive by every day. With the passion of an enthusiast, he has created a fascinating collection of images. You can explore more of his i...
Dec 09, 2008•36 min•Ep. 33
Craig Tanner is an amazing photographer, educator and founding member of the Radiant Vista, a group that provides photographic workshops and seminars as well as one of the best photo-related websites available today. As well as having created a career in the world of advertising and corporate photography, his personal work exemplifies how the use of color and gesture can bring out the special qualities of a person, place or moment. You can discover more of his work by visiting or by visiting his...
Dec 09, 2008•38 min•Ep. 34
Michael Wood worked as an award winning commercial photographer in Toronto for 18 years. In 1979, while becoming increasingly frustrated with the manipulation of perception involved in conventional photography, Michael began to combine his photographic training, meditation experience and the Dharma Art Teachings of Chögyam Trungpa. He now teaches a which embodies these principles. You can view some of his images by visiting .Michael Wood recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe t...
Dec 09, 2008•40 min•Ep. 35
Emilio Banuelos is a freelance documentary photographer based in San Francisco. After graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism. Emilio’s documentary work about religious rituals in Mexico earned him a fellowship from the Poynter Institute, an award from the College Photographer of the Year competition, and the Marty Forscher Fellowship for Humanistic Photography. He is also the editor of the online photography magazine, . You can discover more of his work by visiting . Emilio Banuelos r...
Dec 09, 2008•39 min•Ep. 37
Christine Hauber is a portrait photographer who for three years traveled the country documenting the working men and women of America. The images that make up Working in the USA is a selection of amazing portraits of craftsman and tradesman that reflect a side of American culture that is slowly disappearing. Her work is an important document of today's America as well as beautiful photography. To view more of her work including her infra-red landscapes please visit .Christine Hauber recommends t...
Dec 09, 2008•30 min•Ep. 36
Alison Overton is a fine-art photographer who blends the qualities of photography and painting in her moody, gothic landscapes. Using cameras as simple as the toy-like Holga and transparent oils, she transforms her photographs into something more than a document of a scene. A native of North Carolina , she was been awarded Regional Artists Project Grants for 2000-2001 and 2003-2004 from the North Carolina Arts Council. Her work has been exhibited in New York City, Colorado, West Virginia, South ...
Dec 09, 2008•37 min•Ep. 39
Matthew Gregory Hollis is a Chicago-based photographer whose images explore the territory of sexuality, race and masculinity. His images are both beautiful and striking, while at the same time challenging assumptions of race and sex. Whether creating black and white or color photographs, Matthew is a photographer who isn't shy about using his personal experiences to inspire his imagery. You can find more of his work by visiting .Matthew Gregory Hollis recommends the work of .For streaming audio ...
Dec 09, 2008•38 min•Ep. 38
Dennis Keeley is an photographer, artist and educator who is currently the chair of the photography & imaging department at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His photographic work has included hundred of CD covers for jazz, hip-hop and rock performers. His fine art projects have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums. He is the Western Regional Co Chair of the Society for Photographic Education. You can view his images by visiting .Dennis Keeley recommends the work of .For ...
Dec 09, 2008•45 min•Ep. 40
Dulce Pinzon is a young Mexican artist living in the US, whose "The Real Stories of the Superheroes" is a series of portraits of latino immigrants in the guises of famous Mexican and American superheroes. The striking portraits have drawn much attention for their unusual take on the issue of the role of immigrants in today's society with a bite of satire.Her work has been published and exhibited in Mexico, the US, Australia, Argentina and Europe. Dulce is a 2006 fellow in Photography from the Ne...
Dec 09, 2008•38 min•Ep. 41
Brenda Tharp specializes in location, nature and travel photography. She has llama-trekked, sea-kayaked, flown in helicopters and hot-air balloons, cycled, and hiked to get her photographs. Those images have appeared on the pages of Adventure West, Alaska Airlines, Audubon, Discovery, Forbes, Navigator, Sierra, Sunset and Travel Holiday magazines, along with many others. Her images have also been published in books by Chronicle, Michelin, National Geographic, Sierra Club, and others.She photogra...
Dec 09, 2008•32 min•Ep. 43
Sean Arbabi is a commercial photographer specializing in adventure, lifestyle, nature, & travel - for advertising, corporate, & editorial clients. He has had freelance & contracted assignments with over 250 publications and 125 companies worldwide.Credits include American Express, Backpacker, California Division of Tourism, The Daily Telegraph, Endless Vacation, Fuji Film USA, GEO Germany, Inside Sport-Australia, JC Penny, Microsoft, National Geographic Adventure & Traveler, The ...
Dec 09, 2008•37 min•Ep. 42
Due to some unexpected technical difficulties, I am offering, not an interview, by a short rant of where I am today in my photographic career. Once I have resolved the tech problems, I'm experiencing, I hope to be back with our normal schedule of interviews with some of the world's best photographers.Here is a link to the and to . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:
Dec 09, 2008•30 min•Ep. 44
Kim Komenich is currently a staff photographer at the San Francisco Chronicle where he has worked since 1982. He is also a co-founder of the San Francisco Exposure Gallery, a non-profit venue for issue-based documentary photography that opened in March of 2003. He received the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Philippine revolution, the World Press Photo award for news picture stories and the SPJ distinguished service award. For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaKim K...
Dec 09, 2008•29 min•Ep. 45
Rob Sheppard is currently the editor-at-large for Outdoor Photographer Magazine where he has a regular column. For 12 years he was involved not only in the production of OP, but also PC Photo, Digital Photo Pro and HD Video Pro Magazines. He is also author of numerous books on nature photography and digital photography and teaches photographic workshops throughout the country. You can discover more about Rob by visiting .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaRob Sheppard re...
Dec 09, 2008•45 min•Ep. 46
Tony Di Zinno has worked in over 43 countries and on six different continents, this Los Angeles based photographer is as comfortable on Hollywood studio back lots as he is on the foothills of the Himalaya. Tony assisted a milieu of Hollywood’s A-list of celebrity shooters before transitioning into the ‘athlete meets aesthete’ genre with the likes of Nike and Adidas.Tony's reputation was built as a specialist in niches as diverse as Adventure Racing in Patagonia to F1 cars in Monaco. When not on ...
Dec 09, 2008•44 min•Ep. 47
Everard Williams is an excellent photographer and educator whose photography and illustrations have been published in dozens of national publications. His portraits and conceptual images are distinctive and are infused with a true passion for photography. You can discover more of his work by visiting .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaEverard Williams recommends the work of .Book Recommendation:
Dec 09, 2008•43 min•Ep. 48
Erin Manning discovered photography at age seven when she received an instamatic camera and found a book of photographs, The Family of Man. A fascination with images of people in that book and her own family photographs helped lead her to a successful career as a portrait and commercial photographer. As well as being a great photographer, she is also an author and the host of , a television show focusing on making better photographs. You can discover more about Erin and her work by visiting .For...
Dec 09, 2008•51 min•Ep. 49
Freeman Patterson is a the epitome of what is sometimes referred to as a "photographer's photographer". His many years as a photographer and a teacher has influenced and inspired generations of photographers all over the world. The insight he brings into the craft of photography is both generous and eye-awakening.Although Freeman does much of his photographic work at home, he travels widely to photograph and to teach. Since 1973 he has frequently presented half-day and all-day seminars to large ...
Dec 09, 2008•39 min•Ep. 50
Toky is an editorial and fashion photographer who was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. Toky discovered photography by accident due to a graphic design job he was doing. After enrolling in his first photography class, he became a dark room addict and his career path changed instantaneously. Four years later Toky has shot dozens of editorials, magazine and album covers and fashion advertising campaigns. He currently lives and works in the Los Angeles, CA. Also a musician Toky plays the pian...
Dec 09, 2008•42 min•Ep. 52
Jay Kinghorn is an Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert, Olympus Visionary photographer and full-time digital workflow consultant and trainer. He specializes in helping corporations use their photos efficiently and effectively by streamlining workflow processes and improving employee’s skills using Adobe Photoshop. Jay is co-author of Perfect Digital Photography and author of two Photoshop training DVDs, Photoshop CS3 New Feature Training and Beginning Photoshop for Digital Photographers. You can di...
Dec 09, 2008•39 min•Ep. 51
James K. W. Atherton was a veteran news photographer in Washington D.C. for over 40 years. For 20 years, he was a staffer for the wires at United Press International, covering every U. S. President from Truman to Nixon as well as the major events of the day, such as the McCarthy hearings, the 1963 March on Washington, JFK’s funeral, and the first seven space shots. Few world leaders escaped his lens. In 1970 he became a staff photographer and picture editor at The Washington Post. Following his ...
Dec 09, 2008•50 min•Ep. 54
John Sullivan is the senior photographer for the Huntington Library and Garden in San Marino, California. He and his team are responsible for producing images of the library's extensive holdings which include collections of books, art work and photography. Using the latest in digital technology, he and his staff help ensure that the work of artist and technicians is made available to today's and tomorrow generation of researchers, historians and the general public. You can discover some of the w...
Dec 09, 2008•42 min•Ep. 53
Marco Antonio Torres a professional filmmaker, educator and photographer who uses these digital storytelling skills as a powerful tool for personal expression and social change. Marco has been recognized locally and internationally for his accomplishments in the classroom, creative program building, administering complex budgets, and for the use of technology to empower minority students. He was recruited to serve as a board member for the George Lucas Educational Foundation--a foundation create...
Dec 09, 2008•45 min•Ep. 55
Lou Lesko is a fashion and glamour photographer, a commercial director, a software developer and writer. The diversity of his talents is only exceeded by his passion for everything to do with photography. It's that enthusiasm for photography that when combined with a strong work ethic, socialibility and luck has allowed Lou to achieve success with both his photography, writing and business endeavors including, . You can discover more about his work by visiting .Lou Lesko recommends the work of ....
Sep 30, 2008•47 min•Ep. 58
Rick Sammon has published 28 books including his latest: Face to Face – Rick Sammon’s Complete Guide to Photographing People. Rick writes for PCPhoto, Outdoor Photographer, and Layers magazines and has produced seven interactive DVD for photographers and Adobe Photoshop/Photoshop Elements users for , an e-commerce site that he co-founded. Each year, Rick travels the globe in search of new images and gives more than a dozen photography workshops and presentations around the world. He’s been to mo...
Sep 15, 2008•38 min•Ep. 57
Adrian Sanchez-Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based photojournalist who is in the fledgling years of his career. Though young in years, his passion for photography has taken him not only around the country, but around the world making images of some of the world's most interesting people and stories. You can discover one of his recent multi-media photo stories by visiting or view sample of his work by visiting a . Adrian Sanchez-Gonzales recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the...
Sep 03, 2008•44 min•Ep. 56
Raul Touzon is a documentary and underwater photographer who specializes in making images that convey what he refers as to “The Eternity of a Moment”. Raul has traveled extensively in Latin America documenting its cultures and building an extensive collection of dramatic photographs that have been used in many corporate and editorial publications such as: Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic Traveler and the National Geographic Magazine among others. View his work by visiting .Raul is a ful...
Nov 18, 2006•35 min•Ep. 20
Joel Meyerowitz is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions in museums and galleries around the world. He was born in New York in 1938. He began photographing in 1962. He is a “street photographer” in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank, although he works exclusively in color. You can find out more about Joel and his work by visiting . The only photographer who was granted unimpeded access to Ground Zero after September 13, 2001, Meyerowit...
Nov 06, 2006•44 min•Ep. 19
Scott Stulberg is a passionate photographer whose enthusiasm for the craft comes across in his images and his teaching at and . Specializing in travel photography, Scott's image are intimate documents of his travels and the people he encounters. Represented by the stock agency, Corbis, his images have been published throughout the world. You can view his work by visiting .Scott Stulberg recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via
Oct 21, 2006•40 min•Ep. 18
Tony Sweet is nature photographer who brings the improvisational and abstract nature of his former jazz career to his photography. He is represented by The Getty Picture Agency and conducts his “Visual Artistry” photography workshops throughout the continental United States as well as classes through . He has also authored three books on the art of photography: . He has also been recognized as .You can find his work by visiting .Tony Sweet recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe...
Oct 07, 2006•39 min•Ep. 17
