A photography-focused podcast that delves into the creative process, and the trials and tribulations of bringing lasting value to your artwork, regardless of the medium. I will discuss a range of topics including: interviews with creators, self-publishing books and zines, great photo books, exhibitions, unsung heroes, being true to your creative self... and so much more. Hosted by Nick Tauro Jr.
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The guest for the final episode of season three really needs no introduction. I was thrilled to welcome Joel Meyerowitz to the podcast. We talked about his work, his life, his curiosity and his ongoing passion for the medium of photography. A true master and living legend. What an honor to have him as my guest. Links: Joel Meyerowitz website Atget …
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This episode I welcome photographer Susan Wood, who was active in the magazine world in the 1950s through the 2000s, with the focus now on preserving her archive and mounting exhibitions. Our discussion focusses on her career path that included making iconic "behind the scenes" photographs on the set of "Easy Rider" as well as her work with John Le…
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An inspiring conversation with Jorge Delgado-Ureña, one of the co-founders of the Raw Society, a worldwide network of photographers, writers, travelers and other creatives. We talk all about travel, photo workshops and the DIY spirit of the Raw Society's community building.By Nick Tauro Jr.
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For over three decades, the name Lomography has been synonymous with experimental, DIY analogue photography. Started by a group of curious students after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it has grown into a worldwide community and a major source of cameras and film. My chat with Birgit Buchart of Lomography USA covers a lot of Lomo history, innovation …
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This episode I have a rollicking discussion all about punk / post-punk music as experienced through the camera lens of Michael Grecco. I get to geek out to stories of late nights on stage and backstage in the heady days of the late 1970s and early 80s Boston, MA. Play this one LOUD! Links Michael Grecco website Days of Punk official website Michael…
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Saul Leiter was a photographer who captured subtle, quiet moments among the cacophony of New York City from the 1940s through the early 2000s. His color work in particular, is a treasure trove which is currently coming to light. For this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Michael Parillo and Margit Erb, who run the Saul Leiter Fo…
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My guest on this episode is writer and professor Kate Palmer Albers, whose recent book "The Night Albums" explores the impermanence in photographic images; both intentional and unintended. A major shift in how we can think about the life of a photograph, and our own existence as well. Links: The Night Albums book The First Photograph: Joseph Nicéph…
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An engaging conversation with Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos. We discuss his photo book "The Precipice" which deals with hospital operating rooms, surgical tools, and hospital morgues. Not as macabre as it sounds, this discussion goes deep into the "theater" of life and death. Links: Tony's website The Precipice at Gnomic Books Tony's Insta…
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On Miroslav Tichý: An Interview with Roman Buxbaum
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The life and work of photographic enigma Miroslav Tichý is the focal point of today's episode. I am joined by Roman Buxbaum, who runs the Tichý Ocean Foundation, the outlet for an extensive body of work by the eccentric, subversive Czech artist. Roman and I have an informative conversation that sheds light on this mysterious man of photography. Lin…
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Boris Eldagsen: A.I. (Artistic Intelligence)
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Happy to welcome Boris Eldagsen to the podcast! Boris is at the bleeding edge where technology and fine art meet. He is a photographic artist and "promptographer" who incorporates A.I. into his creative workflow. We discuss the ins and the outs, the good, the bad and the ugly of this new frontier. Guess what, the sky isn't falling! A provocative di…
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This episode I welcome photographer and photo book publisher Jesse Lenz to the podcast. We have a high spirited talk about the power of DIY, believing in your work, putting ink to paper, and the value of creating the things you want to see in the world. All this, plus we discuss his forthcoming book, "The Seraphim." Inspiration and positivity aboun…
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Yugoslavia-born, Paris-based artist Sergej Vutuc joins me for a deep conversation about pushing the boundaries with his creative work. Combining sound, live performance, analog film and zine-making, Sergej possesses a singular creative approach that is inspiring to behold. Sergej Vutuc website Sergej Vutuc Live Performance video Sergej Vutuc Instag…
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The Enigmatic Ray Johnson: Interview with Ellen Levy
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A look at the life and work of a true art world enigma, Ray Johnson. Author Ellen Levy joins me to discuss the reluctant genius, sometimes referred to as "the most famous unknown artist." Collages and mail art and photos and more. Links: Ray Johnson Estate Ray Johnson work at The Art Institute of Chicago Ellen Levy on Instagram A Book About Ray / E…
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On Arthur Tress: Interview with Jim Ganz
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Arthur Tress has been a prolific photographer since the mid 1960s. Though he may have flown under the radar when compared to some of his contemporaries, a new retrospective at The Getty Center in Los Angeles aims to change that. I had the pleasure of discussing the "new to me" work of Tress with The Getty's Senior Curator of Photographs, Jim Ganz. …
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Danny Clinch: Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ
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Danny Clinch was born "down the shore" in New Jersey. From humble beginnings, he ascended the ladder of rock and roll photography to become one of the top shooters in the world of music. He's photographed everyone from Johnny Cash to Tupac; the Beastie Boys to "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen. This conversation has tons of Jersey references, but you do…
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ENCORE: Joan Liftin: A Life In Photography
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An encore presentation celebrating the life of Joan Liftin, who passed away earlier this year. We had a wonderful conversation back in season one. Sharing this as the dust settles from my recent trip to Paris Photo 2023. Joan Liftin had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spe…
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Penumbra Foundation: Alternative Processes
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This episode I welcome the Executive Director of the Penumbra Foundation and self-described iconoclast, Geoffrey Berliner to the podcast. We have a lively chat about photography's past (as well as its present and future), alternative processes and putting artists first! Links: Penumbra Foundation website Sally Mann Tintypes article Geoffrey Berline…
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A fun, New Jersey style chat with book designer and creative force of nature, Yolanda "Yo" Cuomo. We discuss her start in the publishing world, her work with Marvin Israel, and her stellar photo book design work for Paolo Pellegrin, Sylvia Plachy, Edward Keating and Diane Arbus. Lots to dig into here! Links: Yolanda Cuomo website Diane Arbus: Revel…
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Legendary British photographer Brian Griffin joins me for an enjoyable chat about his career, especially his music / album cover work with such luminaries as Depeche Mode and Echo & The Bunnymen. My music geekery comes out in full force on this one; it brings back fond memories of hours spent listing to my vinyl albums back in 1980s New Jersey! Wha…
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Giancarlo Roma: Life in a Photographic Family
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My guest for this episode is writer Giancarlo Roma. Not only is he the son of noted photographer Thomas Roma, and the grandson of Lee Friedlander, he also manages the photo book imprint Haywire Press. A fun conversation about growing up surrounded by photography! Links: Haywire Press Friedlander First Fifty book (written / compiled by Giancarlo Rom…
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A nice conversation with photographer and writer Tim Carpenter. Tim's book "To Photograph Is To Learn How To Die" is available now and is well worth the read. This episode is for all the existential photographers out there... you know who you are. Links: The Ice Plant: publisher of Tim's book; buy it here Tim Carpenter website…
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Season Three starts off with a bang! Legendary graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister joins me for a great discussion about Werner Herzog, creative bravery, working hard, and how today might just be better than you think. Links: Sagmeister website AIGA "Skin Cut" poster discussed The Happy Film Now Is Better book purchase Werner Herzog…
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My season two final episode is a great one! Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicarag…
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Lena Fritsch: Ravens & Red Lipstick / Japanese Photography
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A great chat with Lena Fritsch, all about Japanese photography after World War 2. Some familiar names pop up, but we also discuss unsung heroes and some new stars of the Japanese world of photography. It was a pleasure to speak to Lena, who wrote the book "Ravens & Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography Since 1945" published by Thames & Hudson. Links: …
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What constitutes a photograph? In its purest form, photography is literally "writing with light." A camera is not necessarily mandatory for creating photographic images. I discuss the world of cameraless photography with Lauren Richman, who curated an exhibit called "Direct Contact" at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana. Links Direc…
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An overview of the myriad ways to get your artwork in front of an audience. Get your work seen without losing your shirt or your self-respect! Some frank talk about the pros and cons of dealing with galleries, competitions and portfolio reviews, all with a healthy does of DIY enthusiasm to help you launch your artwork out into the world...and maybe…
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The second installment of my two-part Berlin photo book conversations. This time I welcome photographer Jason Langer, who has a striking new book out, simply titled "Berlin." We have a great talk about loss, pain, death, religion, joy, sex and everything in between. This was a really insightful chat, I hope you enjoy it. Links: Jason Langer website…
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This is part one of a two episode "Berlin Books" discussion. A wonderful chat with German photographer Christian Reister. Christian published his photo book "Berlin Nights" with Hoxton Mini Press in 2018, and I thought it'd be a great contrast to the second book to be discussed in my next episode. We chatted about music, Lomography, New York as wel…
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Off Limits! Ethical Dilemmas in Photography
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Where do you draw the line when you decide to take a photograph? What subjects or approaches are off limits? What are the legal limits and obligations that a photographer faces when making photographs in public? When is consent required? All of these questions and more in this episode. Links: Arne Svenson: NYC Neighbors photos Philip-Lorca diCorcia…
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Frank Ockenfels 3: Rockstar Photographer
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This episode features a rollicking interview with the great entertainment / music photographer, Frank Ockenfels 3. You've probably seen his work everywhere. He's shot everyone from the cast of The Walking Dead to rock legend David Bowie. Plenty of inspiration to found in Frank's decades of work. Links: Frank Ockenfels 3 website David Bowie and othe…
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Pauline Martin, curator from the Photo Elysee Museum in Lusanne, Switzerland is my special guest for this episode. We discuss the history of blur or "flou" (the French term) which is a more accurate name for the soft, blurriness, out of focus, motion blur we often find in a photograph. A nice discussion that coincides with an exhibition of the same…
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Michael Ackerman: Intuition & Chaos
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It was a true thrill to be able to talk with photographer Michael Ackerman. His deeply thoughtful approach to his work, and his dedication to his art is an inspiration to me. A true meeting of the minds. Links: Michael Ackerman website End Time City book Hunger: Epilogue book
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A solo episode focussing on the subject of fear: how it affects our creative process, where it comes from, what it looks (and feels) like and how to disarm it. The book "Art & Fear" is the catalyst for this rambling thought flow! Links: Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland Overcoming Fea…
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On Ansel Adams: Interview with Becky Senf
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Love him or not, you know the work of Ansel Adams. Let's explore why he is so important to the history of the medium, and so popular with the viewing public. A convincing conversation with photo curator Becky Senf of the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona. Links: "Making a Photographer" book by guest Becky Senf Ansel Adams at the CC…
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An encore episode from last season. Due to a death in my family I need some extra time preparing the next, new episode. Therefore, I thought I'd share this episode from Season One that perhaps didn't get the audience I think it deserves. Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry t…
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A look at one of the titans of American art in the late 20th Century. Photography has always been integral to the work of Ed Ruscha. We'll focus on one specific series that is an example of his typological approach to image making. Also, Los Angeles rolls up its sleeves and takes on New York for the title of greatest American art scene. Links: Ed R…
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An interview with photographer Rick Schatzberg, centering on his late(er) journey to serious photography, his studying for an MFA in his 50s and the publishing of his book "The Boys." A couple of middle-aged, NYC suburban guys talk about life, friendship and loss, all seen through the medium of photography. Links: Rick Schatzberg website "The Boys"…
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A look at an important body of work from Lee Friedlander. Created in the 1970s, "The American Monument" is still relevant to today's viewers. We'll also take a "Worth A Thousand Words" look at one specific photograph from this series. Links: "Father Duffy" photograph "The American Monument" book CCP / "The Archive" American Monuments issue…
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Todd Hido: Everything Is Illuminated
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A wonderful talk with a master photographer! Todd Hido graciously shares the story of his personal photographic journey with me, as well as his thoughts on art, life and hope. This is a longer than usual episode, but it's worth every second. Links: Todd Hido website Todd Hido Instagram About Larry Sultan's Evidence Emmet Gowin Harry Callahan…
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The subject of death has been a constant throughout the history of photography. This episode we discuss the many ways death has been represented (both literally and metaphorically) in photographs. We'll look at the past practice of post-mortem and mourning photography, as well as ponder the words and images of more contemporary writers and image-ma…
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A wonderful discussion about the life and work of (East) German photographer Sibylle Bergemann. My guest is Ina Schmidt-Runke, a curator from the Kicken Gallery in Berlin. Ina enlightens me on the complex world that Bergemann found herself in, living and creating art behind the Berlin Wall during the days of the Cold War. Links: Sibylle Bergemann a…
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Bruce Davidson: Take a Ride on the Subway
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This episode we take a look at the classic 1986 photo book "Subway" by Bruce Davidson. A time capsule of "old" New York City and a monumental photographic study of urban life, all steeped in deeply saturated colors. Part of this episode includes a "Worth A Thousand Words" discussion about one particular image from the book. Links: The cover image (…
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This episode I welcome Aline Smithson to the podcast. Aline is the driving force behind Lenscratch, a fantastic online showcase of contemporary photography, in all its varied glory. She is also a prolific photo-based artist who delves into the world of analogue processes in her inspiring, personal artwork. A great chat! Aline Smithson website Lensc…
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Wim Wenders: Still Photographs and Moving Pictures
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Famed German filmmaker Wim Wenders is also a well-respected still photographer. A recent purchase of the book "Wim Wenders: Instant Stories" is the impetus for this episode, where we'll explore the crossing paths of still photography and moving pictures in his decades-spanning career. We'll also delve into his films "Alice in the Cities" and "Paler…
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"William Klein: Yes" with David Campany
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Season Two kicks off with a great interview with curator and writer David Campany. David curated the current William Klein exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York City. We discuss the inspiring life and work of Klein in this lively conversation. The exhibit is still open until September 12th, so if your are in the NYC go s…
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Nathaniel Paolinelli: Representing the 505
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In conjunction with his one man show at 516 Arts, I sit down for a great talk with local Albuquerque photographer Nathaniel Paolinelli. Links: Nathaniel's website Nathaniel on Instagram 516 Arts Exhibition LinkBy Nick Tauro Jr.
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A lively discussion about the life and art of pioneering gay photographer and filmmaker, Jim Bidgood. I talk with Jim's friend and estate executor Kelly McKaig about this unique man and his groundbreaking artistic life. I also include some personal memories of my time working with Jim in the early '00s. LINKS: The Photos We Discussed on the Episode…
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Recorded on the side of the highway, this episode discusses the patience required to create long-term photography projects. Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Consider it a "ride along" as I head down the interstate, cameras at my side. Grass, gas, or Tri-X, nobody rides for free! Links: Saguaro National Park Center for Creative Phot…
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This episode, I talk with Joan Liftin, who has had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope …
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The next installment of a (sporadically) ongoing series, where I discuss one specific photograph in detail. This episode, we look at "Bubblegum" by photographer Mark Cohen. "Bubblegum" the photo discussed in the episode More work by Mark Cohen Frame: a book by Mark Cohen Mark Cohen video (shooting on the street) Bruce Gilden video…
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