Thu, 25 June 2015
This week's podcast catches up with two very different photographers. First we talk with Cliff Mautner about his work in portraits and weddings. Then we catch up with well-known photographer and cinematographer Vincent Laforet to learn about his latest project. Cliff Mautner Cliff Maunter began his career as a photojournalist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He traveled the world photographing disadvantaged youth in faraway lands, climbed into dangerous caves deep under the earth, covered the life and politics of Governors and U.S. Presidents. After 15 years, he switched to being a wedding photographer serving both Philadelphia and New York. Rich and Cliff discuss: Background of Cliff Vincent Laforet is a director and photographer. Laforet won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography with two other photographers as a member of The New York Times for their coverage of the post 9/11 events overseas. He's shot for Vanity Fair, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek, and Life. In 2008, Laforet directed "Reverie", the first widely available short film shot on a DSLR camera. |
Mon, 15 June 2015
This week's podcast catches up with two very different photographers. First up we catch up with portrait and headshot photographer Peter Hurley about his methods and approach. Then we talk with astronaut and photographer Reid Wiseman about making pictures from outer space.
Peter HurleyPeter Hurley is a New York photographer who found his way behind a camera after starting his career in front of one as a model and actor. He first picked up a camera to photograph his work making the US Sailing Team for the Olympics. This lead to a mentorship with photographer Bruce Weber who encouraged him. He's since gone on to shoot advertisements for Levi's, Reebok, DKNY, Johnnie Walker and Axe Deodorant to name a few. Rich and Peter talk about:
Peter Hurley will also be a presenter at this year's Photoshop World. Astronaut Reid WisemanAstronaut G. Reid Wiseman completed astronaut candidate training in 2011 and has served as flight engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition. On May 29, 2014, Wiseman launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station along with Soyuz Commander Maxim Suraev of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) and Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency. They undertook a 165 day mission that included hundred of scientific experiemnts and several spacewalks. They set a milestone for station science by completing a record 82 hours of research in a single week in July. Pamela and Reid talk about:
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Fri, 5 June 2015
This week's podcast catches up with two very different topics to help you with your photography. First up we catch up with fashion and portrait photographer Lindsay Adler and learn some ways to make your subject look their best. Then we talk with Bill Sorenson about marketing photography.
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Lindsay AdlerLindsay Adler is a professional portrait and fashion photographer based in New York City. Her editorial work has appeared in numerous fashion and photography publications internationally including Noise, Bullett Magazine, Essence, Zink Magazine, Rangefinder and dozens more. A clean, bold and graphic style has become the hallmark of her work, making her in-demand for clients across the world. Her portrait and commercial work includes look books, accessory lines, hair campaigns, cosmetic campaigns, professional athletes, television series promos and more. She is always working on new ways to share her passions and knowledge with others, and each year she lectures tens of thousands of photographers world-wide. She attributes a lot of her success to her parents NEVER suggesting that she ‘get a real job’ and encouraging her to pursue photography even in her pre-teens. Learn about:
Lindsay Adler will also be a presenter at this year's Photoshop World. Bill SorensonFor over 40 years, Sorenson Photography has photographed thousands of customers from coast to coast. Photographers William Sorenson and Niels Arnason's portraits display a unique blend of timeless expression, dramatic artistry and handcrafted finishing to enjoy for generations to come. He is also well-known for his photo workshops on how to market and manage a photography business.
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