The PHYS Podcast

What gives a photograph a sense of timelessness? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Vancouver-based multidisciplinary artist and photographer Liz Rosa, whose work blends movement, emotion, and elegance into imagery that feels both contemporary and timeless. Working across both digital and analog photography, Liz has developed a distinctive visual language inspired by old-world...

On Episode 98 of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Hailey Elise, a professional mountain bike athlete, photographer, and filmmaker whose life is built around adventure, creativity, and the outdoors. Raised in the mountains surrounding Vancouver, British Columbia, Hailey developed a deep connection to nature, exploration, and pushing her limits. That passion eventually led her to Whistler, where...

Can a photograph change the world? For Ben Horton, that question isn't theoretical. It's something he's spent his entire career proving. For more than sixteen years, Ben has worked with National Geographic, creating stories across Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, China, Haiti, the Canadian Arctic, and remote coastlines throughout the Pacific and Central America. His work exists at the inters...

What if photography isn't really about photographs? What if it's about the relationships we build along the way? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Portland, Oregon–based street photographer Ryan Aanderud, whose work is a powerful reminder that photography can be an act of service, connection, and community. Like many photographers, Ryan has carried a camera for most o...

What keeps photographers coming back to the ocean? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer, traveler, and wave chaser Daniel Alberdeston for a conversation about photography, bodyboarding, travel, and the pursuit of moments that can't be repeated. Daniel's story is one that many photographers will relate to. At the center of it all has always been a camera. Fro...

What happens when twenty years of cinematic storytelling meets the real, unscripted human experience? In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, Tyson sits down with Los Angeles–based portrait and documentary photographer Afonso Salcedo. Before stepping into still photography, Afonso spent two decades as a Lighting and Compositing Artist at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, helping craft...

What happens when photography becomes a bridge between the life you imagined and the life you eventually find yourself living? Born and raised in West Germany and now living in California for more than sixteen years, Jens brings a unique perspective shaped by two very different worlds. Growing up surrounded by centuries of history, architecture, and tradition, he developed a deep appreciation for...

What happens when you return to the same place, not to find something new, but to see it differently? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based photographer Nick Spector for a conversation about street photography, creative growth, and the power of staying committed to the process. While Nick's professional work spans fashion, portraiture, documentary, corporate, an...

What if the most meaningful photographs aren't waiting somewhere far away? What if they're already right in front of you? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer and YouTuber Matt Day, whose black-and-white documentary photography has inspired a global community of photographers to slow down, pay attention, and find meaning in everyday life. Matt and I connecte...

What does it take to create photographs in places where most people would never dare to stand? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Krystle Wright, an Australian adventure photographer and director whose work has redefined what is possible in action and adventure storytelling. Her images and films have been featured in National Geographic, Outside Magazine, GQ, The Times, Red Bu...

Amy Horowitz is a New York City–based street photographer whose work transforms everyday public spaces into powerful, human stories. Any Studied at the International Center of Photography (ICP), Amy has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary street and documentary photography, with her work exhibited and awarded internationally across major photography festivals and instituti...

What makes a portrait truly memorable? Is it the fame of the person in front of the camera—or the honesty revealed in the moment? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Los Angeles-based photographer and former cinematographer Dennys Ilic, a world-class portrait artist whose work bridges Hollywood, cinema, and deeply human storytelling. Before becoming one of the most sought-after...

What does it take to keep showing up for your creative work year after year? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer, videographer, and YouTuber Brandon Talbot, a creator who has spent years openly sharing his photography journey while, as he likes to say, making "incredibly adequate videos for the internet." Before photography became a central part of his li...

What happens when photography becomes part of the healing process? On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with Bryanna Bradley, a Tofino-based surf and outdoor photographer whose work captures the raw beauty, emotion, and human connection found both in and out of the water. Professionally trained as a photojournalist, Bryanna has built a career rooted in documentary storytelling while evo...

What does it mean to photograph people and places with care? JuanCarlos Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican photojournalist and visual storyteller whose work is rooted in authenticity, human connection, and a deep sense of place. Based in Plymouth, Vermont, his work across portraiture, documentary photography, events, and landscapes, creating images that bridge cultures, celebrate resilience, and honor the...

What happens when you stop chasing photographs and start paying attention to the moments unfolding right in front of you? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back Raheem Nelson for a conversation about creativity, patience, and the ongoing process of developing a photographic voice. Since his first appearance on the podcast, Raheem has continued to evolve as a photographer by focusin...

What if growth as a photographer has less to do with making better images and more to do with learning how to see? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back Jonathan Pitts-Wiley for a thoughtful conversation about creative growth, long-term commitment, and the quiet discipline required to build meaningful work over time. Since his first appearance on the podcast, Jonathan has continue...

What does it take to create meaningful work in a world constantly demanding attention? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back photographer Larry Everage for a conversation about growth, authenticity, and the responsibility that comes with documenting culture. Since his first appearance on the podcast, Larry has continued to build a body of work rooted in patience, trust, and long-t...

What happens when you stop chasing photographs and start paying attention to the process itself? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back photographer Michael Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, patience, and the evolution that happens when you commit to the work for the long haul. Since his first appearance on the podcast, Michael has continued to refine not only...

What happens when you stop searching for photographs somewhere else and begin paying closer attention to where you already are? I welcome back photographer Ben Tobin for a deeper conversation about place, presence, and the power of long-term storytelling. Based in Spokane, Washington, Ben has continued to develop a body of work rooted in community, documenting the people, neighborhoods, and everyd...

What can a forgotten town, an empty road, or a quiet landscape reveal about who we are? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with documentary and landscape photographer Kyle McDougall, whose work explores the intersections of place, history, memory, and time. Originally from Ontario, Canada and now based in the United Kingdom, Kyle has built a reputation for thoughtful, long-form pho...

What happens when you're equally comfortable behind the camera and in front of it? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Rachael Galipo, a photographer, model, and director whose work is fueled by curiosity, adventure, and genuine human connection. Rachael has built a creative career by embracing multiple perspectives. Whether she's photographing athletes in remote landsc...

What happens when photography and writing come together to tell a story neither medium could tell alone? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Danielle L. Goldstein and Caroline Goldstein, two creatives whose collaboration beautifully bridges photography and storytelling. Based in New York City, Danielle L. Goldstein is a photographer whose work has been exhibited in galleries ar...

What happens when you stop photographing a culture from the outside and become part of it? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Joe Wakefield, an award-winning mountain bike and events photographer based in Squamish, British Columbia, whose work has become synonymous with the energy, creativity, and community that define mountain biking in the Sea to Sky corridor. Originally fro...

What makes a photograph feel alive? For Mirae Campbell, it's not just about the action, the location, or even the light. It's about connection. On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with adventure and action sports photographer Mirae Campbell, a visual storyteller whose work captures the authentic moments that often happen between the headlines, between the tricks, and between...