The Photo Banter

On today’s podcast I speak with Mexican documentary photographer Greta Rico. Greta was kind enough to invite me into her home in Mexico City while I was visiting to interview her about her journey with photography. Greta’s work focuses on gender and human rights issues and her work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post , and The Guardian to name a few. Her project titled "Substitute Mother" was one of the 2023 Leica Women Foto project Awardees and her work has been exhibited in galleries around the world. It was a real pleasure to speak with Greta as her work is both beautiful but also extremely important and impactful to creating change in the world. Thanks so much for listening and I hope you enjoy. www.gretarico.com @gretarico Use Promo Code "Banter" to get two months free at www.picdrop.com

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is a fine art photographer who’s work explores relationships, family, solitude and she often uses her own experiences to explore her own identity. I really have a great deal of respect for Jennifers work as it is very vulnerable and explores topics that all humans deal with but are often not comfortable talking about. Jennifer has a new exhibit at the Leica Gallery in Boston,MA the will be up through January and she also has a upcoming workshop at the Leica Gallery in Boston,MA which will focus on documenting family , self portraiture , as well as building intentionality on ones work. I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening! www.jennifermcclure.com @jmcclurephoto Jennifer's upcoming Leica Workshop https://leicacamerausa.com/artist-family-new-approaches-to-documenting-family-with-jennifer-mcclure.html

Photographer Mark Mahaney, known for working with clients like Nike and Time magazine, talks about his recent cover shoot for Time featuring Martin Scorsese. He discusses using reference materials in photography, the pros and cons of sharing work in progress during a shoot, and the balance between compensation and personal satisfaction in jobs. He also shares insights on family support, transitioning to full-time photography, building relationships, and the importance of personal projects in honing skills.

On today's podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer Joe Pugliese. Joe is a portrait / entertainment photographer based in Los Angeles,CA. In this interview Joe and I discuss how to handle challenging portrait sessions, how to handle comparing yourself to other photographers as well as his passion for baking. Use Promo code "Banter" to get 2 months free of Picdrop.com www.joepug.com IG - @joepug

On today's episode I welcome photographer Atiba Jefferson who is currently a staff photographer at Thrasher Magazine and has worked with clients such as Nike, Adidas, SLAM, Canon, and Red Bull to name a few. Atiba got his start at Transworld Skateboarding before going on to help start The Skateboard Mag and has been one of the most influential skate photographers for decades. Beyond skate photography Atiba has spent decades photographing basketball for SLAM and the NBA having worked with athletes such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Lebron James. Use Promo Code "Banter" to get 2 months free at www.picdrop.com www.atibaphoto.com @atibaphoto

Today we have a really special episode recorded in Wetzlar,Germany at the World Headquarters for Leica Camera. Leica was kind enough to invite me out to their annual Celebration Of Photography event which welcomes photographers from around the world to a three day event to celebrate photography which culminates with the Leica Oskar Barnack award show which awards two photographers with a new Leica Camera and cash prize. While I was in Germany I was given the opportunity to interview Dr. Andreas Kaufmann who in 2004 invested in Leica Camera and remains the majority share holder through his investment firm ACM. Andreas currently serves as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG and has been instrumental in growing the Leica brand into what is today. I was also given the opportunity to interview Stefan Daniel who is the executive vice president of technology and operations at Leica Camera. Stefan has been with Leica Camera for over 40 years having started as an apprentice at age 16 and is well known for being the product planner on the M7 camera. Yesterday I was given the opportunity to tour the Leica Camera factory and can say first hand that the skill and craftsmanship that goes into making a Leica Camera is second to none so getting the opportunity to speak with both Andreas and Stefan was a real honor! I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks so much to LeicaCameraUSA for having me out to Germany as it’s an experience I’ll never forget! www.leicacamerausa.com www.picdrop.com Use promo code "Banter" to get two months free

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer and Illustrator Dana Smith. Dana has worked with clients such as TIME, Fortune, Harvard, and The Wall Street Journal to name a few. In this interview I speak to Dana about his career in photography as well as his new journey in illustration work. Peep Dana's website below. www.danasmithphotography.com @danasmtih17 USE PROMO CODE "BANTER" to get 2 FREE MONTHS off Picdrop at PICDROP.COM

Kiran Karnani, VP of Marketing for Leica Camera, talks about Leica's history, design, craftsmanship, and innovation. They highlight the inclusivity of the Leica community and the quality difference in Leica products. They discuss the diverse range of workshops offered by Leica Academy and upcoming events like the PhotoVille festival and the Leica Women Photo Project. They explore the influence of photography in their lives, the joy of discovering new locations in portrait photography, and the importance of creativity and personal growth as a photographer.

On today’s podcast I welcome back returning guest photographer and director Greg Hunt. Greg has a new book out titled “Everything I’m trying to tell you” a collection of photographs from over 20 years of not only skateboarders but also some very personal images of his children and family. In this interview I speak to Greg about how he approached editing this book, what he enjoys about photography and how used it as a tool to get through tough times this past year. Greg is someone who’s work I’ve respected for many years so I was excited to have a chance to speak with him about his new book so I hope you all enjoy this episode. Greg’s book is available for purchase now at superlabo.com. Purchase book at : www.superlabo.com www.huntfilmwork.com @huntfilmwork

On today’s podcast I speak with photographer Sophie Park. Sophie has worked with clients such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and The Washington Post to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sophie about her experience studying international affairs at Boston University before pursuing her passion of photography. I also speak to Sophie about what drew her to photojournalism, how she approaches assignment work as well as her experience covering politics. Sophie is a talented photographer who I was excited to have on the podcast so I hope you enjoy! https://www.sophieupark.com https://www.instagram.com/sophieupark/ https://sophieupark.substack.com/archive