The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Tony Sweet is nature photographer who brings the improvisational and abstract nature of his former jazz career to his photography. He is represented by The Getty Picture Agency and conducts his "Visual Artistry" photography workshops throughout the continental United States as well as classes through Better Photo. He has also authored three books on the art of photography: Fine Art Nature Photography, Fine Art Flower Photography, and Fine Art Nature Photography: Water, Ice, Fog (Jan. 2007). He has also been recognized as Nikon Legend Behind the Lens.You can find his work by visiting his website.Tony Sweet recommends the work of Pat O'Hara.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Daniel Milnor specializes in long-term, black and white documentary work relating to a variety of topics including, Sicilian Easter Processions, Big-Wave Surfing, Portuguese Bloodless Bullfighting, California Off-Highway Vehicular Recreation Parks, Exotic Game Ranches as well as Los Angeles Urbanization. He has worked in the newspaper and magazine fields and was a photographer specialist for Eastman Kodak Company. He was recently featured on www.zonezero.com and was a finalist for the 2003 Honickman First Book Prize in Documentary Photography for his work in Sicily.In this episode he discusses his documentary and wedding/portraiture work.To listen to a stream of the interview click here.Daniel recommends the works of Duane Michals.

Due to some technical difficulties, this episode of The Candid Frame is not an interview. Instead, I discuss my recent journey as a photographer and my attempts to learn a new way of seeing.We will be returning to our regular schedule of interviews in two weeks.You can find more images about that reflect today's episode by visiting my blog.This week I recommend the work of William Eggleston.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Bruce Smith is talented fashion and glamour photographer based in Liverpool in Great Britain. For over thirty years, he has brought his unique eye and insight to the world of beauty and fashion. He shares his insights through his course in Better Photo as well through an on-location Master Class.You can see a collection of Bruce's work by visiting his website. Bruce Smith recommends the work of Barry Lategan.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Harry Gamboa Jr. has been actively creating works in various media (photography, performance, video, fotonovelas, fiction, and installation) that document and interpret the contemporary urban Chicano experience.He was a co-founder of Asco (Spanish for nausea) 1972-1987, the East L.A. conceptual-performance art group that invented the No Movie concept and created numerous absurdist intermedia performance works.You can see a selection of his photography and other works by visiting his website.Harry Gamboa recommends the work of Morrie Camhi.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Tara Whitney is a talented photographer who specializes in intimate family portraits. Her talent for making her subjects comfortable as well as her vibrant photographic style produces photographs that move beyond the cliches of the genre. Another unique aspect of her photographic career is that her clients and admirers have come as a result of a her personal blog. She uses this not only as a showcase for her images, but for sharing a sense of her and her work, a quality not commonly found in more "professional" and "high concept" websites.Tara Whitney recommends the work of Barb Uil.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Moose Peterson, a Nikon Legend and Lexar Elite Photographer, is renowned for his wildlife photography and conservation work. He shares his inspiring journey into wildlife photography, shaped by family roots and a passion for nature. The podcast delves into the emotional connections fostered through photography, particularly focusing on the endangered Kit Fox pups. Moose also reveals his innovative strategies for managing over 320,000 images and the technical challenges of printing older photos, all while emphasizing the importance of conservation storytelling.

Regis Lefebure is an exceptional motorsport and editorial photographer who's work includes a sophisticated use of light and color. He brings a keen eye to creating sports images that are as much striking individual photographs as they are documents of a challenging and exciting sport. You can see his images by visiting his website. Regis Lefebure recommends the work of Freeman Patterson.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

John Arnold is a photographer who has come to share his experience and passion for photography with others through the power of the internet. Through his involvement in the forums for another podcast, Tips from the Top Floor, and now his own, PhotoWalkthrough, he provides a priceless resource for those who want to use their cameras for art and self expression.While the podcast offers a wealth of how-to tips for making the most of photo-editing software, his true gift to his listeners is the opportunity to look over the shoulder of a photographer with a keen sense of his own vision and an understanding of how today's tools help to create memorable photographs. View more of John Arnold's photography by visiting his website. John Arnold recommends the work of Kathleen Connally.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

D Stevens has enjoyed an award winning career as a photojournalist and as a still photographer for major motion pictures. From photographing war and conflict in Belfast and Beruit to documenting films such as Boys in the Hood, Devil in the Blue Dress and Love and Basketball, D. brings a unique perspective to his work. He describes himself as a storyteller with a camera, a description that is even more appropriate today as he begins a new phase in his career as a screenwriter and film director.To view images from D Steven's diverse career click here.D recommends the work of Henri Cartier Bresson. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaD's photo was taken by J Roberts.