The Photo Banter

On today’s podcast I welcome photographer and photojournalist Ken Light. Ken has been a working photographer for over 50 years covering politics and social issues in America as well as being a professor of Photojournalism at the University of California Berkely. In this interview I speak to Ken about his recent coverage of both the DNC and RNC political conventions and how he approaches covering p...

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Erik Carter who has worked with clients such as Apple,Google,TIME,and Vanity Fair to name a few. In this interview I speak to Erik about his early passion for theatre and how it has influenced his photography. I also speak to Erik about some of his recent assignment work and much much more. www.erikcarter.com IG - @erik_carter

On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Matt Day. Matt is a photographer based in Chillicothe,Ohio and also runs a very popular photography YouTube channel. In this interview I speak to Matt about his new book titled "Surveyor" which documents his home town of Chillicothe,Ohio and I also speak to him about fatherhood and his YouTube channel. BUY MATT's New Book : https://www...

On today's podcast I welcome back photographer Arto Saari. In this interview I speak to Arto about his newly published booked tilted "Bike Path" which documents the surf / skate community on the North Shore of Oahu,Hawaii. Arto's book is available for pre order at superlabo.com now! Order Arto's book : https://superlabo.com/collections/super-labo/products/bikepath-artosaari Arto's IG : @artofoto w...

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer and filmmaker Yasmin Yassin. Yasmin has worked with clients such as Apple, Nike, The New York Times, and National Geographic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Yasmin about her process to storytelling, portraiture and filmmaking as well as her background in microbiology. www.yasminyassin.com Instagram - @yazziz

On today's episode I welcome back returning guest photographer Jeff Lipsky. Jeff has worked with clients such as Vogue,Outside Magazine, Chase Bank, and Oakley to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jeff about his love of 4X5 film photography, his approach to photographing covers, his experience photographing Jimmy Buffett and much more. www.jefflipsky.com USE PROMO CODE "Banter" and get 2 mo...

On today's podcast I welcome on Photographer/ director Tibor Nemeth. Tibor has worked with brands such as BOSE,ESPN,Jack Daniels,and New Balance to name a few. I was lucky enough to assist for Tibor at the beginning of my career and learned so much so I was excited to get him on the podcast. PEEP Tibor's work : www.tibornemeth.com Instagram: @tibor_nemeth Use Promo code "Banter" for 2 months free...

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Kyles Myles who is based in Baltimore,Maryland. Kyle is also the owner / founder of The Baltimore Photo Space a photography book store / event space located in Baltimore. If you're looking to purchase some new photography books check out www.baltimorephotospace.com www.baltimorephotospace.com www.kylemyles.com IG @kylemyles @baltimorephotospace USE PROM...

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Mike Mandel. In this interview I speak to Mike about growing up in Southern California how he discovered photography and his first book titled “MYSELF : Timed Exsposures” a series of self portraits he took with a variety of strangers. I also speak to Mike about his longtime creative partnership with fellow photographer Larry Sultan and the book titled “...

On today's podcast I speak to Tony Vitello who is the owner and publisher of Thrasher Skateboarding magazine. In this interview I speak to Tony about the history of Thrasher, his interest in photography, how they have adapted to publishing in the digital era and I also speak to Tony about his father Fausto Vitello who founded the magazine as well has his relationship with longtime editor of the ma...

On today's podcast I speak with photographer Drew Gurian. Drew has worked with clients such as Masterclass, Rolling Stone, Adobe, and Adidas to name a few. In this interview I speak to Drew about his early days working as an assistant for Joe McNally and Danny Clinch. I also speak to him about his approach to portraiture as well as some of his most memorable shoots. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 m...

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Amanda Lopez who has worked with clients such as Netflix,ESPN,TIME,and WIRED to name a few. Amanda is a commercial / editorial photographer but also exhibits her fine art work in galleries across the country. Use Promo Code "BANTER" to get 2 months free at picdrop.com PEEP Amanda's Work : www.amandalopezphoto.com IG : @snapshotlopes

On today's podcast I welcome back photographer Gary Land to discuss his recent projects as well as the opening of his new studio space RT3 Stages located in Marshfield,MA. Gary has worked with clients such as NIKE, Reebok,ESPN,and Apple to name a few. Use PROMO CODE "BANTER" to receive 2 months free art www.picdrop.com Follow Gary's work : @garyland www.garyland.com www.rt3stages.com

On today's podcast I have a conversation with Ric Stovall who is a commercial photographer and host of The Visual Revolutionary podcast. Ric has been a working photographer for over 20 years and hosts top photographers, filmmakers, and creatives on his podcast The Visual Revolutionary. The Visual Revolutionary Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/0z2g780pkrAzOKOCLoq0Sy?si=9cd19c3e327d4fb5 Rics...

On today's episode I welcome back returning guest Michael Zagaris. Michael has been photographing the NFL for over 60 years and has been the team photographer for the San Francisco Forty Niners for over 50 years. Michael recently published a new book titled "Field Of Play" which showcases his photography documenting the NFL for over 60 years. Join the Patreon : https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?u...

On today's episode I speak with Kelly Montez the owner of Apostrophe Reps an agency that represents commercial photographers, directors,and stylists. www.apostrophereps.com @APOSTROPHEREPS Support the Patreon : https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink USE PROMO CODE : "Banter" to receive 2 months free of Picdr...

On today's podcast welcome photographer Chelsea Kyle who has worked with clients such as Apple,Starbucks,Grey Goose, and Budweiser to name a few. Join the Patreon : https://patreon.com/thephotobanter?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link www.picdrop.com Use Promo Code : Banter

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andreas Chudowski who is also the CO Founder of Picdrop a file transfer tool designed for photographers. Andreas has photographed for clients such as Billboard Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Stern, and Forbes magazine to name a few. I’m excited to have Andreas on the podcast as not only is he a talented photographer but has also spent the last 10 ye...

On today’s episode I welcome on photographer and writer Gioncarlo Valentine. Gioncarlo has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone,Apple, The New Yorker, and Netflix to name a few. In this interview I speak to Gioncarlo about some of his early influences, how he approaches portraiture , as well as how he approaches his personal work that is often focused on issues that effect marginalized popula...

On today's podcast I speak with photographer and founder of Negative Supply, AJ Holmes. In this interview I speak to AJ about his journey with photography and what prompted him to start Negative Supply a company which helps photographers scan film with digital cameras. Be sure to check out Negative Supply's Black Friday Sale. www.negative.supply www.instagram.com/negative.supply/ https://www.insta...

On today’s podcast I speak with Mexican documentary photographer Greta Rico. Greta was kind enough to invite me into her home in Mexico City while I was visiting to interview her about her journey with photography. Greta’s work focuses on gender and human rights issues and her work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post , and The Guardian to name a few. Her project titled "S...

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is a fine art photographer who’s work explores relationships, family, solitude and she often uses her own experiences to explore her own identity. I really have a great deal of respect for Jennifers work as it is very vulnerable and explores topics that all humans deal with but are often not comfortable talking about. Jennifer...

On today's podcast I speak to photographer Mark Mahaney. Mark has worked with clients such as Nike, Levi's,Google, Time magazine, and GQ to name a few. In this episode I speak to Mark about his recent cover shoot for Time magazine where he photographed Martin Scorsese. I also speak to Mark about his time working as a photo assistant, how he approaches his business, and much much more. Use Promo Co...

On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Joe Pugliese. Joe is a portrait / entertainment photographer based in Los Angeles,CA. In this interview Joe and I discuss how to handle challenging portrait sessions, how to handle comparing yourself to other photographers as well as his passion for baking. Use Promo code "Banter" to get 2 months free of Picdrop.com www.joepug.com IG -...

On today's episode I welcome photographer Atiba Jefferson who is currently a staff photographer at Thrasher Magazine and has worked with clients such as Nike, Adidas, SLAM, Canon, and Red Bull to name a few. Atiba got his start at Transworld Skateboarding before going on to help start The Skateboard Mag and has been one of the most influential skate photographers for decades. Beyond skate photogra...