A SHOT podcast

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Miranda Barnes about a image she took of a young couple in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. In the conversation, Miranda examines the importance of creating work in her community, details how her camera of choice arose out of necessity, and recalls how she had to overcome her own hesitations and shyness to take this photo. See Miranda’s photo here . Donate to help kee...

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Daniel Dorsa about a portrait he took of US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2019. In the conversation, Daniel recalls the details of traveling to DC for the Rolling Stone magazine commission, examines how he was able to connect with the rising political star during their brief 20-minute shoot and reflects on how he balances intention when working in element...

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Magdalena Wosinska about a self-portrait she took with her mom. In the conversation, Magda considers the value of impulse to creating an image, reflects on why she chooses to step in front of the camera in the pictures she makes and uncovers how being a photo subject has helped her mother express herself. See Magdalena’s photo here . Donate to help keep A SH...

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Ryan Pfluger about an image he took of a dog in a car outside an Oregon hot springs. In the conversation, Ryan examines this photo as a part of his road-trip series "The Passage," ponders the complex nature of loneliness in his work and considers what it means to take a photo of a dog in a car when you're a artist known for taking photos of people. See Ryan’...

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Kyle Johnson about an image he took of a mountain range near Bristol Bay, Alaska, while on assignment for Bloomberg Pursuits magazine. In the conversation, Kyle breaks down the ways in which tiny details can help create the narrative of a travel story, examines his use of scale as a way to hold a viewer's attention and reveals how his camera helped calm his...

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Brad Ogbonna about an image he took of a group of children on the beach in Lomé, Togo. In the conversation, Brad discusses his travels throughout the countries of West Africa, considers the nature of vulnerability and joy in his work, and reflects on his need to document the world around him. See Brad’s photo here . Donate to help keep A SHOT podcast going .

A SHOT podcast speaks with photographer Katie McCurdy about an image she took 12 years ago of her father during a visit to her grandmother's assisted-living facility. In the conversation, Katie recalls her love for her first camera, reflects on the power of photos as keepsakes and reveals how she found herself in the role of her father in this image. See Katie’s photo here . Donate to help keep A...

A SHOT podcast speaks with LA-based photographer Erik Carter about his portrait of Layla James, taken at "Jolene," the non-binary, trans-inclusive strip night at Cheetah's in Los Angeles. Erik breaks down his documentary process, discusses the importance of eye contact and reveals how he finds inspiration in stillness. See Erik’s photo here . Donate to help keep A SHOT podcast going .