The Photo Banter

Aaron Smith - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Aaron Smith. Aaron is a photographer based in Los Angeles specializing in lifestyle,fashion,and portrait photography. Aaron got his start in photography as a staff photographer for Skateboarder Magazine where he photographed some of the best skateboarders in the world. In this interview I speak to Aaron about how he go into photography, some of his first assignments , as well as his approach to motion work. Aaron has shot commercially for clients such as Apple,Google.Netflix,Disney,and Bud Light to name a few. This interview was a real pleasure to do so I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! www.asmith.photography Instagram - @asmithphotos

Gene Bresler - On today’s podcast I speak with Gene Bresler the founder of Catchlight. Catchlight is a digital retouching house located in Brooklyn,NY. In this interview I speak to Gene about how he first got into photography and how he made the transition to a full time retoucher. I also speak to Gene about his experience assisting legendary photographer Arnold Newman as well as retouching the work of photographer David LaChapelle. Catchlight has worked with clients such as Nike, MTV,Google,Sonos,and Bravo TV to name a few. Gene Bresler is someone who has a wealth of knowledge about photography, retouching, and the photography industry so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him about all his work and experience. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy! www.catchlightdigital.com Instagram - @catchlightdigital

On today's podcast I speak with legendary photographer Albert Watson. Albert Watson is a Scottish photographer based in NYC who's work has appeared on over 100 Vogue magazine covers as well as Rolling Stone, Time, Harper's Bazaar to name a few. Albert has photographed everyone from Alfred Hitchcock,Steve Jobs,Kanye West,Michael Jackson,and Kate Moss to name a few. Photo District News named Albert Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time among photographers such as Irving Penn and Richard Avedon. Albert is a true photographic icon so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. www.albertwatson.com Instagram - @albertwatsonphotography

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andy Anderson. Andy Anderson is a commercial photographer based in Idaho who spent over 20 years as a firefighter in the air force before starting his career in photography. Andy has shot campaigns for brands such as YETI , Doubletree hotels, RAM Trucks, and Blue Cross Blue Shield to name a few. In this interview I speak to Andy about some of his early assignments, his approach to personal projects, and also the keys to his longevity in the photography business. Andy’s is someone who’s work I’ve looked at for years so it was a a pleasure speaking with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.andyandersonphoto.com

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Chad Griffith. Chad is a commercial & editorial photographer who has photographed everyone from Amy Poehler,J Cole,Bradley Cooper,and Gucci Mane to name a few. Chad has worked with clients such as Atlantic Records,Sports Illustrated,Nike,Interscope Records,and New Balance to name a few. In this interview I speak to Chad how he got into photography, his experience studying photography at RIT, breaking into the business, and I also some of his most memorable shoots over the course of his career. Chad was kind enough to welcome me into his studio to do this podcast which was a real pleasure and one I think you will enjoy. Thanks for listening and take care. www.chadgriffith.com Instagram - @Chad_Griffith

Andrew Hetherington - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Andrew Hetherington. Andrew is an editorial and commercial photographer originally from Dublin,Ireland and now based in NYC . Andrew has photographed everyone from Jerry Seinfeld,Bill Clinton,Jimmy Fallon, and Conor Mcgregor to name a few. His work has appeared in publications such as GQ,WIRED,ESPN the Magazine,Travel & Leisure,and Rolling Stone to name a few. In this interview I speak to Andrew about how he got into photography , making the move from Dublin,Ireland to NYC to start a career in photography. We also get into how he honed his photographic style and approach that has allowed to work for a diverse group of clients. Andrew is someone who’s work i’ve followed for years so it was a real pleasure for me to sit down and talk with him about all his experience in the photo industry. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.ahetherington.com Instagram - @andrew__hetherington

Art Streiber - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Art Streiber. Art Streiber is one the leading entertainment and celebrity portrait photographers in the business. He has photographed everyone from Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg,Emma Watson,and Mark Zuckerberg to name a few. His work has appeared on the v covers of magazines such as WIRED,ESPN the magazine,Vanity Fair,and Fortune to name a few. Art’s work has also appeared on posters for movies such as Pineapple Express, The 40 year old virgin, and Knocked Up. In this interview I speak to Art about some of his early assignments, keys to managing a business , and how he approaches each assignment. Art is someone who i’ve looked up to for a long time so it was a true pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Instagram - @ASPICTURES www.artstreiber.com

Jeff Dunas - On today's podcast I speak with photographer Jeff Dunas. Much of Jeff’s work has been focused on Documentary, Celebrity Portraits ,Nudes and street photography. Jeff has spent much of his career photographing celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and BB King to name a few. Jeff is also the founder of the palm springs photo festival which is an annual photo festival that brings together some the industry’s top professionals as well as emerging and amateur photographers where they host portfolio reviews , seminars ,and networking events. Jeff is someone who has a true passion for photography and a wealth of knowledge so it was a true pleasure to get a chance to speak with him about his photography. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.dunas.com www.palmspringsphotofestival.com

on today’s podcast I speak with Amy Wolff who is the current Photo Director of Runner’s World and Bicycling magazines. In this interview I speak with Amy about how she got into photography and some of her experiences working at magazines such as Fortune,Photo District News,and AARP. Amy is someone who has a true passion for photography and is an active member in the photography community working with the Photoville festival and NYC Salt where she mentors young photographers. Be sure to check out Amy’s new website at www.amywolff.com I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! www.amywolff.com Insta - @viewsfromthewolffden

Chris Crisman - On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Chris Crisman. Chris is a commercial / editorial photographer based in Philadelphia,PA and has worked with clients such as Pfizer,All State, Costco,Wells Fargo,and AOL to name a few. In this interview I speak to Chris about how he got into photography , some of his earlier assignments , personal projects ,and I also speak to Chris about his approach to motion work. Chis is a photographer who’s work i’ve followed for many years so it was a real pleasure to get a chance to speak with him about all his experience. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! http://crismanphoto.com