The Photo Banter

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Meron Menghistab. Meron has worked with clients such as Complex, Adidas, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Wired to name a few. In this interview I speak to Meron about how he got into photography , his creative approach , early assignments ,and much much more. Meron is a talented photographer who I was excited to speak to so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.meronphotography.com Instagram - @meron_photo

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer and professor of photography Denis Defibaugh. Denis Defibuagh has been a professor of photography at the Rochester institute of technology for over 30 years. He has also shot commercially for clients such as Coca Cola, Eastman Kodak, Delta Airlines, and American Express to name a few. His worked has been exhibited around the world and he has published several books. Denis just recently published a new book titled “North by Nuuk , Greenland after Rockwell Kent” where Denis spent over a year living in Greenland where he documented the landscape, people, and culture of Greenland. Denis was one of my favorite professors I had while attending RIT so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his career in photography. www.denisdefibaughgreenland.com Buy the Book - www.rit.edu/press/north-by-nuuk Instagram - @defden

On today's podcast I speak with photographer Steph Larsen who has worked with clients such as CVS,Timberland,Converse,and TJ Maxx to name a few. www.stephlarsen.com Instagram - @stephlarsenphoto

On today's podcast I speak with returning guest Kareem Black who has worked with clients such as MTV,Verizon,Pepsi, and Vice to name a few. In this interview we talk about his experience with the restaurant Applebee's as well as some of his photo projects in 2019. www.kareemblack.com Instagram - @kareemblack

on today’s podcast I speak with photographer Stuart Stuart Palley. Stuart is a envrormental, editorial , and commercial photographer based in Southern California. Stuart has worked with clients such as National Geographic, Time Magazine, The New York Times, and Wired to name a few. Much of Stuarts work is focused on documenting California Wildfires of which is has documented over 100 wildfires in the last 5 years. In this interview I speak to Stuart about how he got into photography , what drew him to photographing wildfires as well as how he prepares to photograph a wildfire. Stuart bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in photography so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.stuartpalley.com Instagram - @stuartpalley

On today's podcast I speak with photographer Anthony Acosta who is the current staff photographer for Vans Footwear. Previous to Vans Anthony was a staff for The Skateboard Mag where he traveled the world photographing professional skaters such as Daewon Song and Guy Mariano to name a few. www.anthonyacosta.com Instagram - @aacostaa

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Ryan Allan. Ryan has worked with clients such as Adidas,Levis,Nike,Thrasher Magazine,and Vice to name a few. In this interview I speak to Ryan about growing up in Canada, his early days of photography, starting & managing SBC Skateboard Magazine, his experience photographing legendary skaters Geoff Rowley and Dylan Reider, and much much more. Ryan is someone who has a wealth of knowledge / experience in photography so I was pumped to get an chance to speak with him about everything he’s working on! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.ryanallan.com Instagram - @ryanallan Camera Bags - https://mdlr-brand.com/en/ryan-allan-camera-bags

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer & Director Brian Bowen Smith. Brian has worked with clients such as Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Netflix, Billboard Magazine, and Men’s Health to name a few. In this interview I speak Brian about how he went from a career in acting / professional skating to becoming a photographer and learning from the legendary photographer Herb Ritts. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge , experience , and enthusiasm so I was excited to get a chance to speak with him about his journey in photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.bowensmith.com Instagram - @brianbowensmith

On today’s podcast I speak with photographers Neil Kremer and Cory Johnson who work as a team under the name “Kremer Johnson”. Kremer Johnson has worked with clients such as AT&T, Visa, Hulu, and Direct TV to name a few. In this interview I speak to Neil and Cory about how they started working together , how a photo team operates, and I also speak to Neil and Cory about their approach to marketing as well as much much more. Neil and Cory both have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo business so I was excited to get a chance to speak with them about their journey. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. www.kremerjohnson.com Instagram - @kremerjohnsonphotography

On today’s podcast I speak with creative director, photo editor, and photographer Maureen Cavanagh who is the current creative director at The Player’s Tribune. Maureen previously worked for Sports Illustrated for over 10 years as a deputy photo editor covering lots of baseball as well as large photo essays. Beyond working as a photo editor as well as shooting Maureen has volunteered her time to the Eddie Adams workshop as a producer helping young and emerging photographers. Maureen is someone who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the photo business so I was excited to hear about her journey. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Instagram - @Photo_mocavanagh