
The Photo Banter
Podcast by Alex Gagne
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Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Peter Fisher
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Peter Fisher who got his start as a digital photo editor at The New Yorker before pursuing work as a freelance photographer. Peter has worked with clients such as TIME, National Geographic, and The New Yorker to name a few. In this interview I speak to Peter about his approach to assignment work, one of his personal projects where he photographed python wranglers in Florida and I also speak to him about his love of the Grateful Dead.
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www.peterfisherphoto.com
IG - @pet__fish

Dec 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
Visual / Banter Holiday Episode
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest Ric Stovall who is a photographer and the host of The Visual Revolutionary podcast. At the end of every year Ric and I record this episode to touch base and see how each other's year was and just talk photography.
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www.stovallstudio.com
@stovallstudio
www.visualrevolutionary.com
@visualrevolutionary

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 1min
Jason Lee
On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Jason Lee. Jason has a new book out now titled "TX |CA 19" a collection of color photographs from his road trips from Texas to California. In this interview I speak to Jason about his approach to making this work, his love of Film cameras and I also speak to Jason about his new camera shop "Eagle Rock Camera" which is located in Los Angeles,CA.
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www.jasonleefilm.com
IG : @jasonlee

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Alec Soth
On today's episode I speak with photographer Alec Soth. Alec is a member of Magnum photos and very well known for his books such as "Sleeping By the Mississippi" and "Niagra". On today's podcast speak to Alec about his new book tilted "Advice for young artists" a series of photos he took ar art schools across the country. I also speak to Alec about the early days of his career and how he's approached building and maintaining a career in photography.
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Alec's IG @ littlebrownmushroom
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
Allison Retina Stewart
On today’s Podcast I speak with Allison Retina Stewart who is a photographer , photo editor , and the founder of Free Juice a non profit organization that is committed to mentoring emerging BIPOC photographers, empowering them to reshape the media landscape with authentic representation. Alliso brings a wealth of knowledge having worked as a photographer as well as a photo editor and art director at brands such as the NBA , Facebook, Source Magazine, and Godfrey Dadich Partners. In this interview I speak to Allison about her journey in photography and what she hopes to accomplish with her non profit organization Free Juice. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy.
www.freejuice.info
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Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 53min
Jacob Rosenberg
On today’s podcast I welcome photographer / director Jacob Rosenberg. In this interview I speak to Jacob about his new book titled “Right Before My Eyes” a collection of images from 1988-1998. The book showcases photos of Jacobs early days as a filmmaker for Plan B Skateboards where he made both the Questionable and Virtual Reality skate videos. The book also features photos that Jacob took during his time documenting the rap collective Hieroglyphics. I also speak to Jacob about his journey to becoming a working filmmaker having directed commercials featuring Lebron James, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg as well as directing his full length documentary titled “Waiting for Lighting” an intimate portrait of legendary pro skateboarder Danny Way and his attempt to jump the great wall of china on a skateboard. I was excited to have Jacob on the podcast to discuss his new book but also his incredible career in filmmaking so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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IG : @jacobrosenberg
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 33min
Alex Papke
On today's episode I welcome photographer Alex Papke who is based in Los Angeles,CA and has worked with clients such as Thrasher Magazine, Converse, Quicksilver, and Girl Skateboards to name a few. In this interview I speak to Alex about how he got his start in skate photography, his love of polaroid photography, and I ask him about a recent photo he took of pro vert skater Jimmy Wilkins.
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www.alexpapke.com
IG - @alex_papke

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 21min
Alexis Cuarezma
On today’s podcast I welcome photographer Alexis Cuarezma who is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alexis has worked with clients such as Nike, Sports Illustrated, HBO, and People Magazine to name a few. In this interview I speak to Alexis about his recent photo project on Ballet dancers which he published in a new Magazine titled “Destined for Greatness” which features not only amazing imagery but also goes into depth of the stories of his subjects as well as his creative process. I also speak to Alexis about his approach to lighting as well as what he enjoys about using 8x10 cameras. Alexis is an accomplished photographer who brings a real enthusiasm to his work so I was excited to get an opportunity to speak with Alexis about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 22min
Patrick O'Dell
On today’s episode I speak with photographer and filmmaker Patrick Odell. Patrick is most well known for his popular docu series titled Epicly Later’d which showcases stories on professional skateboarders and skateboarding culture. Prior to starting his documentary series Patrick worked as a photographer for Thrasher Magazine traveling the world photographing skateboarders such as Andrew Reynolds, Jim Greco, Spanky , and Jerry Hsu to name a few. In this interview I speak to Patrick about his new book titled “Epicly Later’d” which is a body of work comprised of photos from his popular blog back in the early to mid 2000’s documenting his daily life living in NYC in his 20’s. I also speak to Patrick about the process of creating his epicly later’s docu series. I’ve been a big fan of Patricks work and his show so it was a real pleasure to get a chance to speak with him!
www.patrickodell.com
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Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 20min
Jake Ricker
On today's episode I welcome on photographer Jake Ricker who is based in San Francisco,CA. Jake has spent over six years documenting the Golden Gate Bridge everyday for 8 hours or more daily. In this interview I speak to Jake about his approach to photography and what made him want to dedicate so much time to one project. Jake is a true artist and someone I really respect for their work and dedication to the craft.
www.jakericker.com
IG - @Jake_ricker
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