The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Karl W. Hoffman is self taught professional photographer who has worked as a freelance photojournalist whose photos have been picked up by the national wire service. Karl has also done graphic design and commercial photography, crime scene photography, special assignment aerial intelligence photography for the military and documentary work for a museum. His work is primarily contemporary fine art black and white with emphasis on meaningful translations of people, industrial structure and the street. His long term documentary project, Living on the Border, focusing on a small border community in Southern Arizona. You can see more of his work by visiting his where you can purchase a copy of his DVD on the project.Karl W. Hoffman recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: .

Craig Tanner is an amazing photographer, educator and founding member of the Radiant Vista, a group that provides photographic workshops and seminars as well as one of the best photo-related websites available today. As well as having created a career in the world of advertising and corporate photography, his personal work exemplifies how the use of color and gesture can bring out the special qualities of a person, place or moment. You can discover more of his work by visiting or by visiting his . To discover more about the podcasts, video tutorials and workshops visit the . Craig Tanner recommends the work of and For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: .

Joel Grey, an award-winning actor and passionate photographer, shares his artistic journey from stage to lens. He discusses how everyday moments inspire striking photographs, emphasizing observation in art. Grey reflects on his early experiences, evolving style, and the emotional responses evoked by themes of color and decay. He also explores the spontaneous nature of urban photography and the challenges of showcasing work in galleries. His insights on artistic diversification highlight the importance of overcoming skepticism and finding one's unique voice.

Michael Wood worked as an award winning commercial photographer in Toronto for 18 years. In 1979, while becoming increasingly frustrated with the manipulation of perception involved in conventional photography, Michael began to combine his photographic training, meditation experience and the Dharma Art Teachings of Chögyam Trungpa. He now teaches a which embodies these principles. You can view some of his images by visiting .Michael Wood recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Christine Hauber is a portrait photographer who for three years traveled the country documenting the working men and women of America. The images that make up Working in the USA is a selection of amazing portraits of craftsman and tradesman that reflect a side of American culture that is slowly disappearing. Her work is an important document of today's America as well as beautiful photography. To view more of her work including her infra-red landscapes please visit .Christine Hauber recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Emilio Banuelos is a freelance documentary photographer based in San Francisco. After graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism. Emilio’s documentary work about religious rituals in Mexico earned him a fellowship from the Poynter Institute, an award from the College Photographer of the Year competition, and the Marty Forscher Fellowship for Humanistic Photography. He is also the editor of the online photography magazine, . You can discover more of his work by visiting . Emilio Banuelos recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: .

Dennis Keeley is an photographer, artist and educator who is currently the chair of the photography & imaging department at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His photographic work has included hundred of CD covers for jazz, hip-hop and rock performers. His fine art projects have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums. He is the Western Regional Co Chair of the Society for Photographic Education. You can view his images by visiting .Dennis Keeley recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Matthew Gregory Hollis is a Chicago-based photographer whose images explore the territory of sexuality, race and masculinity. His images are both beautiful and striking, while at the same time challenging assumptions of race and sex. Whether creating black and white or color photographs, Matthew is a photographer who isn't shy about using his personal experiences to inspire his imagery. You can find more of his work by visiting .Matthew Gregory Hollis recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Alison Overton is a fine-art photographer who blends the qualities of photography and painting in her moody, gothic landscapes. Using cameras as simple as the toy-like Holga and transparent oils, she transforms her photographs into something more than a document of a scene. A native of North Carolina , she was been awarded Regional Artists Project Grants for 2000-2001 and 2003-2004 from the North Carolina Arts Council. Her work has been exhibited in New York City, Colorado, West Virginia, South Carolina, Virginia and in over 75 exhibits in North Carolina. You can discover her work by visiting . Alison recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

Dulce Pinzon is a young Mexican artist living in the US, whose "The Real Stories of the Superheroes" is a series of portraits of latino immigrants in the guises of famous Mexican and American superheroes. The striking portraits have drawn much attention for their unusual take on the issue of the role of immigrants in today's society with a bite of satire.Her work has been published and exhibited in Mexico, the US, Australia, Argentina and Europe. Dulce is a 2006 fellow in Photography from the New York Foundation for the Arts.You can view her work by visiting .Dulce Pinzon recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: