The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Born in San Francisco, David Alan Harvey was raised in Virginia. He discovered photography at the age of 11. Harvey purchased a used Leica with savings from his newspaper route and began photographing his family and neighborhood in 1956. When he was 20 he lived with and documented the lives of a black family living in Norfolk, Virginia, and the resulting book, Tell It Like It Is, was published in 1966. He was named Magazine Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association in 1978. Harvey went on to shoot over forty essays for National Geographic magazine. He has covered stories around the world, including projects on French teenagers, the Berlin Wall, Maya culture, Vietnam, Native Americans, Mexico and Naples, and a recent feature on Nairobi. He has published two major books, Cuba and Divided Soul, based on his extensive work on the Spanish cultural migration into the Americas, and his book Living Proof (2007) deals with hip-hop culture. His work has been exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Nikon Gallery, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Workshops and seminars are an important part of his life. Harvey is founder and editor of the award-winning Burn magazine, featuring iconic and emerging photographers in print and online. Harvey joined Magnum as a nominee in 1993 and became a full member in 1997. He lives in NC and NYC.   Resources: David Alan Harvey   Luc Delahaye   Carolyn Drake   Matt Black   Burn Magazine   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for   Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with contributing to our Patreon effort.  You can do this by visiting or visiting the website and clicking on the Patreon button.

For the past 10 years, we've produced one of the best photography-related content in the form ofThe Candid Frame photography podcast. It has featured in-depth and insightful conversations with some of the world's best established and emerging photographers including Mary Ellen Mark, Matthew Jordan Smith, Douglas Kirkland, Reza, Maki Kawakita, Joe McNally and hundreds of others. These conversations have provided insight and inspiration to people who are passionate about photography, whether professional or enthusiast. Regardless of genre, these conversations have provided inisght into what it takes to lead a creative life.  As it enters its 10th year, The Candid Frame continues to be must-listen to those who love photography. By contributing to our Patreon effort, you will be helping to achieve many of our goals including improvements in production quality, expanded content with both our podcast and video channel. Your support will help us to maintain our unique presence in the world of photography and make it an even more valuable resource for you and photographers all over the world. Support The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort.

Lara Jo Regan'scareer as a photographer has been uncommon and diverse, achievingserious acclaim and respect across several disciplines.With a background inanthropology, journalism, film and fine art, Regan's work combinespainterly aesthetics with closely behavioral studies and obliquesocial commentary, a signature style she has applied to everythingfrom impoverished Appalachians to the rich elite. Her interpretivedocumentary coverage of American culture has been regularlycommissioned and published by the world's leading magazines such asTime, Newsweek, Life, Premiere and Entertainment Weekly, among manyothers. She is the recipient of many of her field's highest honors,including the coveted World Press Photo of the Year.Over the years, Regan hasproduced one of the most extensive collections of SouthernCalifornia photography in existence. Her current projects seek toreinvigorate the meditative and provocative nature of documentaryimages by pushing the tradition into new abstract, conceptual andsemi-cinematic realms - while still preserving documentaryphotography's essential function of inciting meaningful alternativecontemplation of the real world.Ironically, Regan also becameknown for creating a cultural phenomenon as well as covering one,as the artist behind the Mr. Winkle photo collection thattransformed her otherworldly canine muse (a rescued stray canine)into an international cult icon featured in best-selling books,calendars, and collected artwork. This led to a deepening interestin animal photography, resulting in numerous other groundbreakingbooks on the topic, as well as curatorial projects.Regan's work has been exhibitedthroughout the world and is part of many collections. Majorarticles about her work have appeared in dozens of prominentpublications worldwide such as The New York Times, USA Today andThe Los Angeles Times, and she has been a featured guest onnumerous television broadcasts including CNN, the BBC and the TodayShow.Her latest book is titled Dog inCars.Resources: Lara Jo Regan Dogs in Cars OfficialWebsite Roger Ballen Support the work we do at TheCandid Frame with your donations via PayPal. Visit The Candid Framewebsite and click on the PayPal donate button today.

Photographer Paul Gero discusses the evolution of wedding photography, transitioning from news to weddings, and the shift to mirrorless cameras. He emphasizes client relationships, the role of a director in photography, and the importance of printed photographs. The podcast also explores renowned photographer David Burnett's innovative work.

Sven Markus Victor initial career path was that as a doctor. Though he had an interest in photography, he succumbed to familiar and cultural pressure to study medicine. But at some point, he realized it could only be a career in photography that would bring him happiness and fulfillment. So, he’s made the choice to replace the stethoscope with a camera. Part of that transition has involved a recent collaboration with US-based photographer Riley Draper. They journeyed to Greece to document the fate of tens of thousands of refugees, largely from war-torn Syria. Situated in these make-shift camps in the small town of Idomeni, these men, women and children struggle to survive as Western counties debate what’s to be done with them. All this is happening in the midst of economic crisis in Greece, growing xenophobia and fears of terrorism. Victor and Draper’s work attempt to put a face a people that are often looked upon as some amorphous mass. His work, and the work of photographer and reporters like him, hope to humanize a crisis that shows no sign of diminishing or going away.   Resources:   Sven Markus Victor   Riley Draper Mark Power Alex Soth Build your website today by taking advantage of l. Remember to use the offer code “Candid Frame” to receive 10% of your first purchase.   Join Ibarionex for a day of street photography on April 16th. Ibarionex will walk you through his process for working on the street. He will demonstrate how to master key camera settings, evaluating light and contrast, working with strangers and getting past fear and anxiety. The day culminates in a feedback session where the images of the day are discussed. Sign up today by visiting the Los Angeles Center of Photography or .   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device.   Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for   Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal. Visit The Candid Frame website and click on the PayPal donate button today.

Photojournalist Michael Forster Rothbart’s work explores the human impact of environmental change. His projects have taken him to Bhopal, India, the Semey Polygon nuclear testing site in Kazakhstan oilfields in Azerbajian, and the Canadian, Arctic. A Fulbright Fellowship enabled him to spend two years in Chernobyl, photographing and interviewing those who remain a generation after the 1986 accident. He lived in Sukachi, Ukraine a small farming village just outside of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Rothbart recently started a new project, Fracking Pennsylvania, documenting the effects of natural gas drilling on rural communities. Previously he was a staff photographer for the University of Wisconsin and an Associated Press photographer in Central Asia. He now lives in upstate New York and photographs for magazines, newspapers and educational institutions.   Resources:   Michael Forster Rothbart   After Chernobyl http://www.afterchernobyl.com/   Doug Dubois http://dougdubois.com/   Matt O’Brien http://www.mattobrienphotography.com/#Images/Projects/No%20Dar%20Papaya/4   Build your website today by taking advantage of Squarespace’s free trial. Remember to use the offer code “Candid Frame” to receive 10% of your first purchase.   http://www.squarespace.com/stories?channel=podcast&subchannel=candidframe&source=candidframe   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device.   Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for   Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=CI-u8DvU5TkpiSnoDY8Lf12JgmERHeb985rGgHpS6ysfXpNJhLPd-nSuCmO&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8defcd6970d4fd9d661117ac2649af92bb

Nicole Struppert’s creative career began in marketing and advertising. She has always been a visual person with a passion for photography, art, design and architecture. After her studies at the University of the Arts in London, she turned her career into the role of a photographer and creative consultant. Nicole’s photographic work focuses on geometric and minimalistic architectural compositions and candid street photography. Her photographs are a testimony to her eye for form, composition and the observation of contemporary life. They capture the essence of people, landscape and unique moments. Nicole is the founder and curator of the website: Women in Photography. Nicole Struppert (Germany b. 1969) lives and works in Munich and London.   Resources: Nicole Struppert   Women in Photography http://www.womeninphotography.info/   Renato Dagostin   Build your website today by taking advantage of Squarespace’s free trial. Remember to use the offer code “Candid Frame” to receive 10% of your first purchase.   http://www.squarespace.com/stories?channel=podcast&subchannel=candidframe&source=candidframe   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device.   Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=CI-u8DvU5TkpiSnoDY8Lf12JgmERHeb985rGgHpS6ysfXpNJhLPd-nSuCmO&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8defcd6970d4fd9d661117ac2649af92bb

Cristina Mittermeier (born Cristina Sofía Goettsch Cabello: November 26, 1966 in ) is a . She has coauthored books for popular and scientific audiences, as well as and magazine articles. She is founder, former President, and a Fellow of the . Mittermeier studied at the College for the Arts in (no degree). Her images focus on demonstrating the important relationship between human cultures, especially and . A good portion of her work centers on a tribe from the central Amazon called the Kayapo (see image on the left).The Kayapo continue to invite her back to photograph their way of life and their struggle to keep their territory and she said she "tries to bring that story out in the most dignified, compelling way" she can. Mittermeier said that she’s passionate about the lives and struggles of indigenous people and the important role they play to protect biodiversity, languages, culture, and landscapes. In 2005, Mittermeier created the (ILCP), and in 2011 resigned from her position as the organization's . She sits on the Board of Directors of the , and the Chairman's Council of (her ex-husband's organization). Mittermeier also photographed, and was integral to the deliberations of, the Conference (, 2003), working closely with Dr. . In 2008, she was named one of 's Artisans of Imagery.   Resources: Sea Legacy   Cristina Mittermeier   Paul Nicklen   Build your website today by taking advantage of Squarespace’s free trial. Remember to use the offer code “Candid Frame” to receive 10% of your first purchase.   http://www.squarespace.com/stories?channel=podcast&subchannel=candidframe&source=candidframe   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device.   Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=CI-u8DvU5TkpiSnoDY8Lf12JgmERHeb985rGgHpS6ysfXpNJhLPd-nSuCmO&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8defcd6970d4fd9d661117ac2649af92bb

David Ingraham is a Los Angeles based photographer and musician. His work has been presented in numerous publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Black & White Magazine, American Photo Mag.com, Time.com, as well as David Alan Harvey’s Burn Magazine. His work has been exhibited worldwide, from Paris and Istanbul, New York and Toronto, to Los Angeles. David has made the iPhone his camera of choice for the last five years. Resources:   David Ingraham   Jacob Aue Sobol   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device.   Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=4PdRY93chjLOF3xVtD6r3m5jKwOdQjYvdfzjVNrldMrTZB1mE-_qwo6onY8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8defcd6970d4fd9d661117ac2649af92bb

Robert Fischer is a photographer and artist who once thought his life path would be that of a psychologist. Instead, he chose to lead a creative life as a painter, sculptor and a photographer.  He appreciates that the camera provides him the opportunity to closely examine his skewed perspective of life, sexuality and personality. He sees himself really a painter that takes pictures.  He is often in pursuit of getting the image rather than the perfect photograph. Robert Fischer was the subject of the 1999 documentary Original Schtick, which covered his 3-months collaborating with several Australian artists and fine-art galleries. It’s a fascinating exploration of fame, self-promotion, the business and fine-art world and what can be created thru being a force of personality and maybe some questionable ethics. Robert Fischer’s new book of photography is Vignettes. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1523699256/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1523699256&linkCode=as2&tag=thecanfra-20&linkId=FDAYYVFLHFCSDT43 Resources:   Robert Fischer   Irving Penn   Original Schtick Documentary Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=1nnkEmXgI35V_BrTPMsyj_BLZwkc2hYb4DFRohtrKtzvS_2crSl_sffmev8&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8defcd6970d4fd9d661117ac2649af92bb