Artist Spotlight - The Podcast

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes multi-talented photographer Kevin Jairaj to the show. Kevin focuses regularly on sports photography but is also quite accomplished in shooting weddings, portraiture, fashion and boudoir. He is a recognized Explorer of Light by Canon and has photographed Olympic Games, Super Bowls and the baseball World Series. This was a broad ranging conversation th...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes Cape Cod based wedding and portrait photographer Joe Navas to the show. Joe's photography style and approach makes clients feel very comfortable and his work is evidence of that collaboration. Whether local weddings or those of a destination variety, his unique vision is one that he has developed over the years. Mitch and Joe discuss how his work has...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes New York based photographer Cat Byrnes to discuss her new book "Girlworld" and how she got her start as a compelling visual artist. This was a really fun conversation and a lot of ground was covered from philosophies of street photography to gear to the joys of shooting with film. Check out Cat's work on social media on Instagrram @catbyrnes and onli...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes photographer, writer, crypto artist and company founder Dave Krugman to the show. Dave's work in street photography, portraiture, noir and the world of NFT's is fascinating to hear about. From his early days assisting in Annie Lebovitz's studio to his commercial career and founding of ALLSHIPS, there's a lot to learn about this insightful artist. You...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he talks with portrait and commercial photographer Adam Lerner. Adam’s work is beautiful and he’s well versed in several areas of photographer. Mitch and Adam discuss the value of personal photo projects, photographing what you enjoy, his career and much more. You can check out Adam’s work online at AdamLernerPhoto.com or on Instagram @AdamLerner

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes travel and fine art photographer Jenny Nordstrom to the show. Jenny travels around the world creating dynamic colorful images. During the conversation Jenny explains how she got started, her passion for color, and her love of travel. A really good talk for anyone who appreciates beautiful images and travel. You can check out Jenny's work online at  j...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes San Francisco Bay area sports photographer Kyle Terada to the show. For decades Kyle has covered sports including baseball, hockey, football, basketball, golf and more. The guys talk about how Kyle got started in the industry, lessons learned, his choice of gear and stories from the field. To learn more about Kyle and follow his work, check out his w...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes New York City based portrait and street photographer Rob Tirrell to the show. Originally from Boston, Rob was Los Angeles based before relocating again to New York where he is General Manager of the Leica Store and Gallery. From this conversation it's clear that Rob is a student of photography history and enthusiastic about his work behind the camera...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes Los Angeles based celebrity and portrait photographer Amanda Peixoto-Elkins to the show. Amanda's work is organic as she captures lifestyle portraits that have her subjects looking as comfortable and natural as can be. From her start photographing her young daughter, now a working model, to handling assignments for magazines, Amanda's work is compell...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes sports photographer Tom DiPace to the show. Tom's many decades of creating compelling sports images has seen him bridge the gap between shooting for both editorial and commercial clients. His work has been on the covers of many magazines, baseball cards and advertising for such clients as Rawlings Sporting Goods, Adidas, HBO and The Discovery Channel...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes wedding photographer Naomi Cataldo to the show. Naomi is a photographer and entrepreneur who founded Urban Row Photography specializing in weddings, engagements and portraiture. The episode illustrates Naomi's transition from a career in architecture into one in which she is passionate about. That transition and its evolution is impressive and her wo...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes motorsports photographer Bob Chapman as his guest. Bob's longtime success photographing auto racing is due to his remarkable skill in bringing the excitement of the race to the viewers of his images. As such, he's highly sought after by race teams, car related brands and motorsports publications worldwide. You can check out Bob's work online at autos...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he talks with Florida based photographer Zoe Larson about her start in photography and recently published feature photo essay on the Mudmen of Papua New Guinea. Zoe's enthusiasm for photography and cultural immersion is evident and she's focused on making a connection with the people in her images. A great conversation that you will enjoy. You can check out Zoe'...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer for his conversation with longtime San Francisco Bay Area sports photographer Brad Mangin. Right out of college, Brad's photographic path saw him working for newspapers, a wire service, and ultimately as one of the country’s most sought-after sports photographers with a specialty in baseball photography. Brad's images have appeared many times on the cover of Sports...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he and Burke Seim, owner of Service Photo, discuss their thoughts surrounding making informed choices this holiday season when buying cameras, lenses, and accessories. You can check out Service Photo and their huge gear selection online at www. ServicePhoto.com .

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer and his husband and wife guests, James and Karla Murray, who are architectural and interior photographers, multi-media artists and authors based in New York City. For over twenty-five years they have focused their lens on the streetscape through portraits of storefronts and shop owners and have captured moments of city life that often go undocumented. The couple sh...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer for a fascinating conversation with legendary wildlife, landscape and cultural photographer Art Wolfe. Having published over 100 photography books during his nearly five decades in the field, Art is uniquely capable of sharing his perspective on our world, its animals and people with a depth few can. Mitch and Art discuss his beginnings, experiences in the field an...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he and New York City based photographer, author and workshop leader Michael Chinnici discuss his background and travel photography. Michael's recent book, Vanishing Cuba, has received rave reviews and is a beautiful work detailing the country's people in both photographs and text that provide great insights and context for the images. He leads workshops domestic...

Join show host Mitch Stringer for his conversation with wildlife photographer, author, podcast host and workshop leader Richard Bernabe as they discuss a broad set of topics. Richard discusses his extensive worldwide photographic travels, advice for photographers, gear and stories from the field. As host of the widely listened to podcast Beyond The Lens, Richard shares keen insights that can benef...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he talks with watch photographer Atom Moore. Atom's specialty form of photography is much sought after by watch brands all over the world. His unique vision and skills are used to highlight the fine details of watches to potential customers who value these nuances. Brands turn to Atom for his artistic portrayal of their brands and various watch models. A great c...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he talks with wildlife photographer Michelle Guillermin about her travels to create images around the world. Michelle's passion is wildlife photography. Starting out as a young person saving for a trip around the world, she has been documenting animals and their habitats for decades. This episode covers photo techniques, travel tips and stories from the field th...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice to the show. Deanne is an acclaimed photojournalist and co-founder of Think Tank Photo which produces some of the most well-conceived and durable camera gear and accessories in the industry. Mitch and Deanne discuss photo techniques, engaging with subjects, her career and the several paths she ha...

Join show host Mitch Stringer as he and photographic safari leader Andy Biggs discuss travelling to this bucket list destination for so many who enjoy wildlife, travel and cultural photography. For well over 20 years Andy has designed and led trips to many countries within Africa and worldwide. His knowledge of photography, travel logistics and photo printing is extensive and he's been hired by co...

Join podcast host Mitch Stringer as he and noted street and fine art photographer Phil Penman discuss his early days in photography, techniques and thoughts on creating compelling images. Phil has published two beautiful books on his work with a focus on black and white images. His backstory is fascinating, and he shares his transition from chasing Madonna as a bicycle riding paparazzi to becoming...

Join host Mitch Stringer as he welcomes Los Angeles based rock music photographer Dustin Jack to the podcast. Dustin’s decades of music photography shows off his distinctive style and the close relationships he has forged with many of his subjects result in magnificent images. During this episode, Mitch and Dustin discuss his origins within photography, techniques and the key role that collaborati...