Right Eye Dominant

 This week, Nick Tauro Jr. will present a 100% improvised episode ...about improvisation! We will explore the value of incorporating improv into your life, and saying "yes" to the world through your creative practice, especially through your photography. Links: What is Improv? Santa Fe Improv (where I study and perform) Henry Wessel Jr. Lomography  

What is beauty and what is ugliness? Can you have one without the other? These are the questions that are explored in this episode, with an emphasis on photography, of course. Works discussed: Caravaggio: Salome and the Head of John The Baptist Goya: Saturn Devouring His Son Ansel Adams Mathew Brady Larry Clark: Tulsa Cindy Sherman Robert Mapplethorpe

In this episode, Nick Tauro Jr. discusses the book "In The American West" by Richard Avedon and focusses on one particular portrait, that of Carl Hoefert, an unemployed blackjack dealer. Links: Carl Hoefert photograph Amon Carter Museum: Avedon Collection

Warning: NSFW content This episode explores the complicated confluence of sex and photography in Japan. Through the discussion of the work of Nobuyoshi Araki and Yurie Nagashima. Links to work discussed: Araki at The Museum of Sex The Beauty and Toxicity of Araki Araki: Sentimental Journey Aperture essay on Yurie Nagashima Nagashima in the British Journal of Photography Arakimentari

In this episode, Nick Tauro Jr. discussed the uncovered work of a series of photographers who either eschewed fame or never received it in their lifetime. The spotlight gets placed on Vivian Maier, Eugene Atget, "The Mexican Suitcase" and Mike Disfarmer. Links: Vivian Maier Eugene Atget The Mexican Suitcase Disfarmer R.E.D. shirts! Shirts! Yes, shirts! Right Eye Dominant website

The state of New Mexico, in the high desert of the southwestern United States, has always been a breeding ground for creativity. This, of course, extends into the medium of photography. I'll discuss some images and artists that helped shape my own perspective of my adopted home state. Links of work discussed in episode: Georgia O'Keeffe Ansel Adams Garry Winogrand photo Lee Friedlander p...

Finding validation and consolation in the words of photographer Robert Adams.   Links: "Why People Photograph." published by Aperture.   Robert Adams photographs at MoMa New Topographics information

When is a camera considered dangerous? When is a photographer seen as a threat? Using a recent news story as a departure point, I discuss the lines that often get blurred when a photographer works in public. As always, you can find more information about this podcast at: https://righteyedominantpodcast.com/ Bruce Gilden at work (video) Mark Cohen at work (video) Gary Winogrand samples (video)

A lively diatribe / rant / motivational speech to inspire you to print your photos! A stack of snapshots is a start, but why not print you own photo book or zine? It's easier than you think. Let me convince you! As always, you can visit my website for more details and to contact me with questions or comments. righteyedominantpodcast.com

The first episode in an ongoing series. One photograph by one photographer. At least 1000 words of commentary. To begin, we look at the iconic "Child With Toy Hand Grenade, Central Park, 1962" by Diane Arbus.

We can all look at a photograph and probably figure out what the subject is. However, what intangible things lie deeper below the surface of the obvious? There are mysteries to be discovered when we ponder what does a photograph hold.

For the first full episode of the R.E.D. Podcast, we're taking a deep dive look at the work of photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank. From his early success with his seminal photobook "The Americans" to his life-long pursuit of artistic integrity, Frank remains an inspiration for many photographers, including your podcast host, Nick Tauro Jr.

This short episode introduces the new podcast to all listeners! Join podcast host Nick Tauro Jr. for the first of many explorations of fine art, creative photography.  100% gear talk free!