The Photo Banter

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Bryan Birks who is based in St Louis,Missouri . Bryan is well known for his large format portraiture and documentary work as well as his popular YouTube channel where he discusses all things photography. Use Promo code "banter" to receive 2 months free for first time users at https://www.picdrop.com/go/banter Peep Bryan's work: www.bryanbirks.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/bryanbirks/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bryanbirks

On today's episode I welcome on photographer Sinna Nasseri who goes by Strange Victory on Instagram. Sinna has worked for the New York Times, GQ,Vanity Fair , and Vogue to name a few. His work spans everything from politics, pop culture, fashion, and environmental issues with a unique perspective and approach to storytelling. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Follow Sinna's Work : https://www.instagram.com/strange.victory/

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Lanna Apisukh a NYC based photographer who has worked with clients such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and HBO to name a few. In this interview I speak to Lanna about her creative process and how she approaches photographing celebrity parties as well as some of her personal projects. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Peep Lanna's work : www.lannaapisukh.com Lanna's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/apisukh/

On today's podcast I speak with photographer Shaughn Crawford. Shaughn is one half of the photo team known as Shaughn and John who have worked with clients such as Apple,GQ,Levi's ,and Beats by Dre to name a few. In this episode discusses his recent work volunteering with the non profit organization Water Wells For Africa where they are building water wells. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Donate to help build Water Wells in Africa : https://wishingwell.waterwellsforafrica.org/ShaughnCrawford?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadfFmSDSXihZiyf-4MaRyrWHuzlQxRqseW_Fb9KuljvBC5OuNTFLWVIWgeQFw_aem_AAfIzqaMOhR_yo_OGAfIHA

On today's podcast I speak with Mike Mandel and Chantal Zakari about their new book titled "Accidental Evidence". Their new book is a collection of make ready sheets they discovered in the process of printing a new edition of Mike's well known book "Evidence" which he created with his long time creative partner Larry Sultan back in the 1970's. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Purchase Mike & Chantal's new book : https://www.thecorner.net/accidentalevidence2

On today's podcast I speak with Sean Pressley who is a photographer,Painter,Sculptor, and YouTube creator based in NYC. Sean has worked with clients such as ESPN,The Wall Street Journal,Architectural Digest, and The Atlantic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sean about his journey with photography as well as how how he approaches his painting work. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at Picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Peep Sean's Work : www.seanpressley.com @seanpressley_ Subscribe to Sean's Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SeanWPressley⁩

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Wesaam Al Badry an Investigative photojournalist based in Nebraska. Wesaam studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and received his MFA from UC Berkeley. In this interview I speak to Wesaam about his documentary work documenting farmworkers as well as covering politics. I also speak to Wesaam about his experience living in a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf war and how that experience influences the work he does today. Sign up for Picdrop and get 2 months free at : https://www.picdrop.com/go/banter promo code : Banter Peep Wesaam's work : www.wesaamalbadry.com IG - @wesaamalbadry

On today's episode I speak with photographer Nat Butler who has been photographing for the NBA for over 40 years. Nat has photographed everyone from Michael Jordan,Kobe Bryant, Lebron James,The Dream Team, and Bill Russell to name a few. Nat just recently published a book titled "Courtside" 40 years of NBA Photography that is available for purchase now. It was a true honor getting a chance to speak with Nat about his work and incredible career! Purchase Nat's Book : https://a.co/d/58A3GjE Nat's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/natlyphoto?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Promo code "banter" for 2 months free of Picrop www.picdrop.com/go/banter

On today's podcast I speak to photographer Sean Murphy about his new book titled "My Friend Weezer" a collection of photographs from his nearly 25 year working relationship with the band Weezer. In this interview I speak to Sean about how he first started working with Weezer, some of his memorable shoots, and the process of putting this book together. Get 2 months of Picdrop free using the promo code "Banter" at Picdrop.com Or use this promotional Link : www.picdrop.com/go/banter Purchase Sean's new Weezer book : https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1964264286?tag=simonsayscom Follow Sean's work : www.seanmurphyphoto.com IG - @murphyphoto

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Matt Sharkey. Matt Sharkey is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and got his start working with the band No Doubt before working in the skateboard industry. Matt has gone on to work as a marketing director for brands such as The North Face, Levi's, Clif Bar, and Chrome to name a few. In this interview I speak to Matt about his new book American Denim as well as his early day's of photographing No Doubt. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Buy Matt's Book : https://schifferbooks.com/products/american-denim Follow Matt : www.mattsharkeyphoto.com IG - @mattsharkeyphoto