The Photo Banter

On today’s podcast I welcome photographer and photojournalist Ken Light. Ken has been a working photographer for over 50 years covering politics and social issues in America as well as being a professor of Photojournalism at the University of California Berkely. In this interview I speak to Ken about his recent coverage of both the DNC and RNC political conventions and how he approaches covering politics. I also speak to Ken about his book titled “Midnight La Frontera” a documentation of boarder crossings from Tiajuana to San Diego. Ken is an accomplished photographer having published 12 books with his most recent book “Report to Shareholders” which was supported with a Guggenheim fellowship. I’m excited to have Ken on the podcast to discuss his incredible career and his passion and relentless dedication to telling important and insightful stories. www.kenlight.com @kenlight_photo_

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Erik Carter who has worked with clients such as Apple,Google,TIME,and Vanity Fair to name a few. In this interview I speak to Erik about his early passion for theatre and how it has influenced his photography. I also speak to Erik about some of his recent assignment work and much much more. www.erikcarter.com IG - @erik_carter

On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Matt Day. Matt is a photographer based in Chillicothe,Ohio and also runs a very popular photography YouTube channel. In this interview I speak to Matt about his new book titled "Surveyor" which documents his home town of Chillicothe,Ohio and I also speak to him about fatherhood and his YouTube channel. BUY MATT's New Book : https://www.mattdayphoto.com/shop/surveyor MATT's Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/mattdayphoto Matt's IG _ https://www.instagram.com/mattdayphoto

On today's podcast I welcome back photographer Arto Saari. In this interview I speak to Arto about his newly published booked tilted "Bike Path" which documents the surf / skate community on the North Shore of Oahu,Hawaii. Arto's book is available for pre order at superlabo.com now! Order Arto's book : https://superlabo.com/collections/super-labo/products/bikepath-artosaari Arto's IG : @artofoto www.artosaari.com

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer and filmmaker Yasmin Yassin. Yasmin has worked with clients such as Apple, Nike, The New York Times, and National Geographic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Yasmin about her process to storytelling, portraiture and filmmaking as well as her background in microbiology. www.yasminyassin.com Instagram - @yazziz

On today's episode I welcome back returning guest photographer Jeff Lipsky. Jeff has worked with clients such as Vogue,Outside Magazine, Chase Bank, and Oakley to name a few. In this interview I speak to Jeff about his love of 4X5 film photography, his approach to photographing covers, his experience photographing Jimmy Buffett and much more. www.jefflipsky.com USE PROMO CODE "Banter" and get 2 months free at www.picdrop.com

On today's podcast I welcome on Photographer/ director Tibor Nemeth. Tibor has worked with brands such as BOSE,ESPN,Jack Daniels,and New Balance to name a few. I was lucky enough to assist for Tibor at the beginning of my career and learned so much so I was excited to get him on the podcast. PEEP Tibor's work : www.tibornemeth.com Instagram: @tibor_nemeth Use Promo code "Banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.com

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Kyles Myles who is based in Baltimore,Maryland. Kyle is also the owner / founder of The Baltimore Photo Space a photography book store / event space located in Baltimore. If you're looking to purchase some new photography books check out www.baltimorephotospace.com www.baltimorephotospace.com www.kylemyles.com IG @kylemyles @baltimorephotospace USE PROMO CODE : "BANTER" to receive 2 months free at www.picdrop.com

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Mike Mandel. In this interview I speak to Mike about growing up in Southern California how he discovered photography and his first book titled “MYSELF : Timed Exsposures” a series of self portraits he took with a variety of strangers. I also speak to Mike about his longtime creative partnership with fellow photographer Larry Sultan and the book titled “Evidence” which they created together sifting through thousands of photographs they found from various government agencies, aerospace companies, and research institutes. Much of Mike’s work is conceptual in nature so I was excited to get him on the podcast to discuss his journey with photography and all the interesting projects he’s worked on. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at www.picdrop.com Mike's Website www.thecorner.net

On today's podcast I speak to Tony Vitello who is the owner and publisher of Thrasher Skateboarding magazine. In this interview I speak to Tony about the history of Thrasher, his interest in photography, how they have adapted to publishing in the digital era and I also speak to Tony about his father Fausto Vitello who founded the magazine as well has his relationship with longtime editor of the mag Jake Phelps. www.thrashermagazine.com @thrashermag