Artist, filmmaker, photographer, and all around creative human being Thomas Campbell joins the podcast to talk about his newest skateboard film "Ye Olde Destruction" as well as how he went from a kid growing up in the 70s skateboard scene, to writing for magazines while he was still in high school, to hitchhiking around the world, to doing a solo art show in Morocco, to creating amazing 16mm films and so much more. Thomas is one of those individuals who seems to have been able to build a life an...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Richard Thompson III, known to some as RVT3, joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in New Orleans with a passion for music, to pursuing an education in the arts at SCAD, to living in LA shooting some of the most luxurious and well designed automobiles on the planet, and forming long lasting working relationships with companies like Mercedes-Benz. Although he grew up with Art Teacher for a Mom, and was well versed in many mediums at a young age, Richard was inspired mo...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Martin Ander, better known to some as Mander, joins the show from his studio in Sweden to talk about how skateboarding, graffiti, and music shaped his youth and influenced him as an artist that would go onto to create hundreds of skateboard graphics, design award wining album artwork, and more recently begin exhibiting his work in galleries. Although Martin's father was an artist and illustrator as well, and all his earliest memories include the presence of artwork, it wouldn't be until he found...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Sofia Jaramillo returns to the show after her recent biographical episode to talk about working as a photojournalist and storyteller during the Covid 19 quarantines in Jackson Hole for High Country News and how she chose to follow a story of positivity, showcasing her small mountain community coming together to help each other out and show compassion towards their fellow human beings in a time of need. During our conversation we discuss how she pitched and executed a portrait project given the c...
Apr 29, 2020•38 min•Ep. 4
On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Catherine Simard to talk about how she went from walking the runway as a fashion model, to pursuing a career as a stylist and art director, to walking away from it all to live a life of travel and simplicity and chase her passion to become a landscape photographer. Cath grew up in Quebec and was scouted at an early age by a model agency. Before long she was booking work and living the life of a model while continuing to pursue furthering her career ...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Photographer, Director, National Geographic contributor, and now business entrepreneur, Andy Bardon joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in New Jersey with dreams of mountain adventures, to studying social sciences in college in Colorado, to finding himself in the midst of an expedition on Mount Everest and on the cover of National Geographic. Although Andy was exposed to photography early on in his life, it was mostly always about simple documentation of the adventu...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Daniel Driensky and Sarah Reyes, better known to most as Exploredinary, join the podcast to talk about their recent trip to Nepal, working on a new documentary film, and how two people that grew up in Texas found there way together as a creative couple to work on some beautifully produced short documentary films, photography projects, and art installations. Although they came from different style parenting and cultural backgrounds, Sarah and Daniel always leaned towards a creative outlook on lif...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 54 min
Director, photographer, and National Geographic Explorer Max Lowe joins the podcast to talk about working on his most recent project and full length film "Torn" that will tell the story of his family and will hopefully be coming out later this year if all goes well. During our conversation Max opens up about what it was like to tragically lose his Father (renowned climber Alex Lowe) at a young age and eventually be adopted by his climbing partner and legendary figure in the outdoor adventure spa...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Photographer, Filmmaker, and now Author Ben Moon returns to the show to talk about his beautifully written book Denali that recently came out, what he's been up to since we last spoke, and how he's filling his time during the quarantine. Make sure to check out his story on the full length episode he originally did with me back on Episode #48, and read an even more detailed account of his experiences in his new book by visiting the link below and purchasing a copy. During our conversation we catc...
Apr 03, 2020•50 min
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by outdoor adventure photographer Will Saunders to talk about how he went from a kid working as a white water rafting guide in his high school years wanting to study marine biology in college, to suddenly being influenced to take up the torch of photojournalism and pursue a life in photography. Growing up in a variety of outdoor influenced areas, Will was always attracted to the life that the mountains and oceans offered. By the time he ended up in Siste...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Commercial/editorial sports photographer and Nikon Ambassador Andrew Hancock returns to the podcast to talk about what's going on in his life during the current social and economical shutdown, and how this has effected the specific niche of sports photography, as well the industry itself. Make sure to check out Andrew's original biographical episode (#86 in the archive) to hear his full story, but during this conversation we talk about how he's biding his time indoors with his family, what thing...
Mar 25, 2020•52 min
On this episode of Visual Revolutionary Shorts I take a small break from the normal talk of photography, filmmaking, and creativity to address the current situation we all find ourselves in these days and what I feel like a meditation/mindfulness practice can do to help in times of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. I'll be back very soon with a new episode, but until then I hope this talk comes in handy to someone out there struggling. To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: http://www.vis...
Mar 24, 2020•16 min
Commercial, editorial, and outdoor adventure photographer and filmmaker Sofia Jaramillo joins the podcast to talk about how she went from a kid growing up on the slopes of Sun Valley, Idaho to working as a photojournalist in Mexico City, to living in Jackson Hole Wyoming focusing her camera on the outdoor adventure lifestyle she is surrounded by for brands like the North Face and publications ranging from National Geographic to the New York Times. Sofia found photography at a young age and insta...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Photographer, author, educator, and host of the Candid Frame Podcast Ibarionex Perello joins me on the mics to talk about what he's learned about humanity and about himself from over 25 years of shooting on the streets of downtown Los Angeles, as well as all over the world. During our conversation I get the chance to ask him what made him want to start his own podcast, what he's learned from over 500 conversations with photographers and filmmakers, what his feelings are about the current state o...
Mar 10, 2020•52 min
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by photographer, architect, designer, and all around content creator Demas Rusli to find out how he went from a kid growing up in Sydney Australia with a fascination for architecture, to picking up a camera, building a loyal instagram following, and shooting for some of the biggest brands in the world like Adidas, Samsung, and more, all the while maintaining a job as a working architect and designer. It was a conversation I was looking forward to having ...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of the Best of The Visual Revolutionary Podcast I sit down with renowned portrait photographer, illustrator, writer, and category defying creative, Dan Winters. Although you might know Dan from his critically acclaimed portraits of iconic celebrities, musicians, and cultural influencers, he has built a reputation for his ability to capture a broad range of subjects, and has produced a dizzying amount of work across an array of genres. Whether shooting the last shuttle launches fo...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 50 min
On this episode of The Best of The Visual Revolutionary Podcast I sit down with renowned photographer Glen E. Friedman. To take a look through some of Friedman's archive is like stepping back into time and getting the chance to live through the subcultures he was there to bare witness to. He created images that would help define a generation. From the Dogtown Days of skateboarding with Tony Alva and Jay Adams, to the raw energy of punk with Black Flag and Minor Threat, to the early days of hip h...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Director, cinematographer, and co-founder of the Video Production company OPNSZN, Caleb Seales joins the podcast right off the heels of the newest music video he had the chance to work on with Atlanta's own EarthGang featuring the song "Swivel". As a young up and coming director, already with a who's who list of top musical artist he's worked with, Caleb tells me what it was like growing up in a small town in Georgia where no one seemed to look at creativity as a way out. Although he had never g...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Director, cinematographer, photographer, and friend of the show Zach Wolfe returns to talk about what's going on in the creative world of Atlanta, the changes he's experienced with the commercial filmmaking scene and the budgets they bring, his thoughts on smaller camera systems vs the Red and Arri cinema setups, how we both feel about marketing ourselves and where agents stand in that dynamic, and how to continue to set yourself apart in an ever-growing world of creatives. Make sure to check ou...
Jan 30, 2020•45 min
-Click Here To Subscribe To Visual Revolutionary on YouTube- Volcom staff snowboard photographer and professional vagabond Vernon Deck joins the podcast to talk how he went from a kid growing up in a small town in New Zealand within the confines of a strict religious community, to traveling the globe, discovering photography, and creating a unique mark of his own on the world of snowboarding. Although Vernon had an idyllic childhood for the most part, he tragically lost his father at the age of ...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 47 min
Ray Barbee is not only one of the most influential street skateboarders in history, he's an amazing photographer, musician, and creative thinker, as well as one of the most frequently requested guests I get from fans of the show. As a young kid growing up in the 80's in San Jose, CA, Ray was introduced to skateboarding during the heyday of backyard ramps and the vert skating kings that had ruled the era. But before long, street skating started to take hold and Ray found a more accessible form of...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 46 min
Brady and Alex take a break from sailing adventures on the SV Delos to join the podcast and talk about what life looks like living on a ship and what all goes into creating a YouTube show and producing original content while in the middle of the ocean. Although Brady and his older brother Brian are 10 years apart in age and didn't spend that much time together growing up, when Brian made the decision to quit his job, buy a boat and sail the world, it would end up bringing them closer than they c...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Award winning photography team Ben and Erin Chrisman join the podcast to talk about how they met at a friend's wedding, making the move to San Fransisco, the creation of Chrisman studios that has consistently been named as one of the top 10 wedding photography studios in the world, and their most recent move to Charleston, South Carolina to focus on their newest endeavor King and Fields studio and their 3 year old daughter. Ben and Erin both come from the world of photojournalism and were heavil...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Photographer Amy Arbus sits down with me to talk about what it was like growing up surrounded by so much creativity. As the daughter of one of the most famous and recognizable names in photography, Diane Arbus and her well known photographer/actor father Allan Arbus, Amy had no shortage of inspiration and expectation when she decided to pursue her own creative callings. She realized she felt a natural pull towards photography and wanted to find her personal voice as an artist. She would go on to...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Photographer, creative director, and entrepreneur Leif Steiner joins the show to talk about how he went from studying biochemistry and running track and cross country at Penn State, to switching his major to graphic design, moving to Colorado, and creating his own very successful ad agency, as well as his most recent decision to walk away from it all and pursue a creative calling to travel the world and photograph some of the last indigenous cultures that have still only had minimal contact by t...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Brooklyn based photographer, writer, and educator Amy Touchette joins the podcast to talk about her work as a street and documentary photographer and portraitist, and how tragedy and the reminder of her own mortality is what caused her to reevaluate her life and career in the publishing world and set out to pursue a life dedicated to visual storytelling, as well as living her own truth. Amy was always an artistic kid with a passion for reading, writing, and creating art in general. She continued...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I have so much gratitude for this show and the opportunity to have long talks with such legendary creatives like my conversation from way back on episode #38 with Magnum Photographer and all around inspiring artist David Alan Harvey. Enjoy the holiday......and find a moment to be grateful. To Learn More About David Alan Harvey Visit: https://www.davidalanharvey.com And Follow Him on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/davidalanharvey/ To Learn More About Visual R...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 4
Painter, Graphic Artist, and Element Skateboard Brand Collaborator Chad Eaton, better known to many by one of his more popular art personas "Timber", joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in LA with a rough start on his early family years, to creating a successful art brand of his own as well as working for major clients all over the world. Growing up in southern California in the early 90s, Chad was introduced to skateboarding at an early age and quickly fell in love...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Renowned skateboard and commercial photographer Mike Blabac returns to the podcast to talk about his new book "Family Portraits...Mike Blabac Photography 1994-2019", as well as the new film by the same name directed by Jacob Rosenberg that follows Mike's storied career, the process of shooting the book, and what skateboarding has meant to his life. Make sure to check out Mike's full biographical episode way back at #14. During this conversation we talk about what inspired him to want to create t...
Nov 15, 2019•32 min
Best selling author, photographer, video producer, and educator Marc Silber joins the show to talk about his latest book "Create: Tools from Seriously Talented People to Unleash Your Creative Life", and how he went from an artistic young kid with a camera hanging out around Heigh Ashbury in the late 60s, to the art institute of San Francisco, to teaching mountaineering, to spending years as a business consultant, to finally re-kindling his love of photography, filmmaking, and a creative way of l...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 23 min
