The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Happy New Year. I want to share an interview that I did with Dick Gordon of American Public Media's The Story, one of my favorite interview shows and a program from which I draw a lot inspiration. I share how my friendship with a counselor at the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood introduced me to photography and changed my life. My story is shared in the second half of the show. for a direct link to the audio file.

Jay Maisel, a master of natural-light color photography, shares his unique journey from early art beginnings to capturing the essence of New York City. He discusses the critical role of pre-framing in photography, emphasizing spontaneity over technicality. Jay highlights the importance of patience in street photography and the vibrant energy of NYC as a playground for creativity. He reflects on balancing artistic freedom with commercial work, all while advocating for passion in photography over precision. His insights inspire both budding and seasoned photographers.

Chase Jarvis is a commercial, sports and lifestyle photographer who has recently made a big impression in the photographic community. His exciting and beautiful imagery is in demand with clients including SanDisk, Nikon, Reebok and Volvo. He is also a new author with the release of his book, The Best Camera is the One That's With You. His embracing of social networking has helped propel him and his career to a level that many aspire to. But at his heart, his sees himself as a creative artist whose tool of choice is a camera whether it's a camera phone or an advanced DSLR. To discover more of Chase's work visit and follow . Chase Jarvis recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Dan Winters is a photographer who has been admired and honored for his work as a portraitist and illustrator. His iconic images of celebrity have adorned the covers of numerous magazines including Texas Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Discover, Wired and many more. His commercial clients have included Nike, Sony, Saturn, Dreamworks and Twentieth Century Fox. He is also respected for his work in still-life and illustrations. You can discover more of his work by visiting . Dan Winters recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Darryl Sivad picked up his first camera in high school. Richard Avedon invited Sivad to join him in New York City for a rare opportunity – a two-year internship. A delay in transitioning from Detroit to New York cost him that opportunity. However, highly regarded photographer Anthony Barboza did engage Sivad as an assistant. It was here that Sivad was able to refine his own vision as a photographer. Sivad’s passion for photography continues alongside his career as an actor/writer. His images can also be seen in the following publications Black: A Celebration of Culture; I Shook Up the World; Saturday Night/Sunday Morning and Black Renaissance/Black Noire. Sivad has exhibited nationally including most recently at the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, the Leica Gallery, the Wadsworth Atheneum of Art, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, PA and the California African American Museum. His work is also in the permanent collections of the Museum of the African Diaspora and the Smithsonian Institute.Sivad’s film and television career has included being a series regular, recurring and guest star on Friends, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, The Jamie Foxx Show, ER, The Naked Truth, NYPD Blue, Two and a Half Men, Talkin’ Dirty After Dark, Fear of a Black Hat and A Cinderella Story. You can discover more about his career and work by visiting . Also check out a funny short-film, he co-wrote and stars in called . Darryl Sivad recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Stephen Marc, Olympus Visionary photographer and art professor at Arizona State University’s Herberger College of Fine Arts, is recognized for his unique and powerful photographic montages that explore the African Diaspora. His images combine family snapshots, antique photographs and images from his own extensive body of photographic work. The dual themes of all his work are an attempt to tell both his personal story and the story of a culture.Marc’s current project, Passage on the Underground Railroad, explores North America’s Underground Railroad, which moved escaped slaves to freedom. For over four years, he took more than 30,000 photographs of people and places in 21 states and Canada. The project culminated in a book and exhibition of Marc’s Underground Railroad artwork. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting . Stephen Marc recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Lou Jones is a versatile and prolific photographer who has used has passion for photography to capture sports figures, musicians, celebrities, politicians, CEOs and just everyday folk. His work can be said to fit any variety of photographic genres including photojournalism, portraiture, advertising, fine-art and more, which speaks not only to his skills as a photographer, but also his ability take a technical process and transform it into something beautiful and impactful. His personal projects including a documentary project on Death Row have helped establish him as one of the distinctive voices in photography today. He is also author of the recent instructional book, Speedlights and Speedlights: Creative Flash Photography at the Speed of Light. You can discover more of his work by visiting his or following his . Lou Jones recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via for more details on my new Better Photo course, The Pursuit of Light.

Lynn Goldsmith, a legendary portrait and fine-art photographer, shares her journey capturing icons like Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson. She discusses her unique approach to photography, emphasizing intimacy and authenticity in her interactions with subjects. Goldsmith also reflects on the challenges of shifting from commercial work to fine art, revealing how perceptions can shape artistic identity. Music's role in her creative process is highlighted, showcasing how it energizes her shoots while deepening connections.

Richard Newman for over twenty-five years, has worked as a photographer,writer, educator and printer. His work documenting the Exxon Valdez oil spill, in 1989 and 1990, is part of the White House photography archives and is part of the permanent collection at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.He has published three books on photography and been a contributor to two others. Richard's photographs, and writings, have appeared in Digital Photo Pro, View Camera, Lenswork,Outdoor Photographer, Professional Photographer Magazine, Storyteller Magazine,Rangefinder, and the Village Voice. He is currently the National Education Coordinator for . You can discover more of his work by visiting or following . Richard Newman recommends the work of who has been interviewed before on this show. Listen to that interview by . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Nevada Wier is an award-winning photographer specializing in the remote corners of the globe and the cultures that inhabit them. Nevada's journeys have taken her throughout Southeast Asia, India, China, Nepal, Africa, New Zealand, Central Asia, Mongolia, South America and other obscure regions of the world.Her work is represented for licensing by Getty and Corbis. Nevada has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: NG Adventure, Geo, Islands, National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, and Smithsonian. She is a Fellow of The Explorer's Club, a member of the Society of Woman Geographers and was featured in a Northwest Airlines international television and print ad campaign. You can discover more of her work by visiting and following . Nevada Wier recommends the work of & . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via