The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Chris Marquardt is a professional photographer and producer/host of one of first and arguably best photographic podcast, . He is also leads photographic workshops in Europe, the United States and soon at the foot of the Himalayas. His journey from a full-time corporate employee to professional photographer and workshop facilitator provides some wonderful insights into what it means to take the leap into leading a creative life. You can discover more his work by visiting .Chris Marquardt recommends the work of . Check out this link as for well for the which Chris mentions on the show. For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Robert Kerian is one of the country's premiere automative photographers. His clients include Mercedes Benz, Toyota, BMW, Harley-Davidson and Nissan. Robert brings a sensitive eye to a field of work, where attention to detail is everything. Though increasingly much of these kinds of images are being made on the computer, Robert is an example of a classical photographer who uses his skills behind the camera to make images you can never forget. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting . Robert Kerian recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Dane Sanders is a highly-respected wedding and portrait photographer, as well as a popular podcaster and author. He has been featured in Rangefinder, Professional Photographer and American Photo magazines. His philosphy about living the "professional" photographic life is embodied in his new book, "Fast Track Photographer" and his new podcast . Discover more about Dane and his work by visiting . Dan Sanders recommend the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Seth Joel and Charlie Holland are a husband and wife team that produce natural looking images of people for commercial, advertising work and stock. They combine a life-long passion for making photographs and a keen awareness and knowledge of business to create successful photographic careers. To discover more of their work please visit .Seth Joel and Charlie Holland recommend the work of and . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Miriam Romais is the executive director of , a non profit organization that supports contemporary fine art and documentary photographers of Latino, African, Asian and Native American descent. It was started 35 years ago in the Bronx by a group of Puerto Rican photographers to serve as as outlet for work that was being too easily overlooked by mainstream art world.As well as her work with En Foco, Miriam is also a photographer and curator. Her own work has been published and exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the country. Some of her work has focused on her other passion, motorcycling. You can view her work by visiting .Miriam Romais recommend the work of .View a free PDF copy of En Foco's magazine, Nueva Luz by .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Greg Gorman is a master fine-art photographer whose images of stage, film, sports and music personalities are both stunningly beautiful and iconic. As well as having photographed some of this generations greatest talents, he has produced a distinct photographic style rooted in his unique use of light and the black and white palette. You can discover more of his work by visiting .As well as producing exceptional work, he also teaches an amazing workshop in his residence in Mendocino, California. You can discover more about this unique opportunity by . Greg Gorman recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Douglas Kirkland has been a staff photographer for Look and Life magazines and has photographed some of the world's most dynamic, controversial and famous personalities including Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Judy Garland to name just a few. Recknowned for his work in the entertainment industry, he has also created a diverse body of work for advertsing and fine-art. He is one of the few photographers who can lay claim to the term, "a photographer's photographer". To discover more of his work, visit .You can read an article that I wrote on Douglas Kirkland for Digital Photo Pro Magazine by . Douglas Kirkland recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Bobbi Lane is an award-winning commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits on location and in the studio. Lane's multi-faceted approach to photography incorporates over 30 years of technical experience with innovative artistic interpretation. Lane shoots primarily people on location for editorial, corporate, and advertising accounts as well as photographing "real people" and travel for stock. As a dedicated photo educator, she brings insight and enthusiasm to her hundreds of students every year. Bobbi's excellent rapport and communication with her students inspires and motivates, while her straight-forward teaching style reaches students of many different skill levels. Bobbi teaches her own weekend workshops in CT, the Bobbi Lane Workshops and at the Santa Fe Workshops, the Maine Workshops, the Julia Dean Workshops, and the International Center for Photography in New York City. You can discover more about her by visiting . Bobbi Lane recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Lewis Kemper has been photographing the natural beauty of North America, and its park lands for over 29 years specializing in nature and outdoor photography. He is a and during his extensive travels, he has been to 47 states from Alaska to Florida. His work has been exhibited and published in magazines, books, and calendars worldwide. His photography and writing appears regularly in Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines. He has recently released a monograph of his work, , and you can discover more about this and his great body of work by visiting .Lewis Kemper recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaAs mentioned in the show, you can find out more about Bruce Smith's Master Workshop in the U.S. by .

Maki Kawakita is an Olympus Visionary whose work covers as diverse a range of photographic work as the cultures — Japanese, American, and European — that have most influenced her. Fashion, editorial, advertising, portraiture, fine art and dance all provide areas for her expression and for her professional work. Kawakita has been featured in Time and Marie Claire, shot advertising campaigns for Coors Light, Olympus, Kodak, Canon, Levi Strauss & Co., and Smirnoff, and photographed celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Paris Hilton, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Hilary Duff. You can discover more of her work by visiting . Maki Kawakita recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via