The Photo Banter

On today's podcast I speak with Mike Mandel and Chantal Zakari about their new book titled "Accidental Evidence". Their new book is a collection of make ready sheets they discovered in the process of printing a new edition of Mike's well known book "Evidence" which he created with his long time creative partner Larry Sultan back in the 1970's. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Purchase Mike & Chantal's new book : https://www.thecorner.net/accidentalevidence2

On today's podcast I speak with Sean Pressley who is a photographer,Painter,Sculptor, and YouTube creator based in NYC. Sean has worked with clients such as ESPN,The Wall Street Journal,Architectural Digest, and The Atlantic to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sean about his journey with photography as well as how how he approaches his painting work. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at Picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Peep Sean's Work : www.seanpressley.com @seanpressley_ Subscribe to Sean's Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SeanWPressley⁩

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Wesaam Al Badry an Investigative photojournalist based in Nebraska. Wesaam studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and received his MFA from UC Berkeley. In this interview I speak to Wesaam about his documentary work documenting farmworkers as well as covering politics. I also speak to Wesaam about his experience living in a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf war and how that experience influences the work he does today. Sign up for Picdrop and get 2 months free at : https://www.picdrop.com/go/banter promo code : Banter Peep Wesaam's work : www.wesaamalbadry.com IG - @wesaamalbadry

On today's episode I speak with photographer Nat Butler who has been photographing for the NBA for over 40 years. Nat has photographed everyone from Michael Jordan,Kobe Bryant, Lebron James,The Dream Team, and Bill Russell to name a few. Nat just recently published a book titled "Courtside" 40 years of NBA Photography that is available for purchase now. It was a true honor getting a chance to speak with Nat about his work and incredible career! Purchase Nat's Book : https://a.co/d/58A3GjE Nat's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/natlyphoto?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Promo code "banter" for 2 months free of Picrop www.picdrop.com/go/banter

On today's podcast I speak to photographer Sean Murphy about his new book titled "My Friend Weezer" a collection of photographs from his nearly 25 year working relationship with the band Weezer. In this interview I speak to Sean about how he first started working with Weezer, some of his memorable shoots, and the process of putting this book together. Get 2 months of Picdrop free using the promo code "Banter" at Picdrop.com Or use this promotional Link : www.picdrop.com/go/banter Purchase Sean's new Weezer book : https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1964264286?tag=simonsayscom Follow Sean's work : www.seanmurphyphoto.com IG - @murphyphoto

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Matt Sharkey. Matt Sharkey is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and got his start working with the band No Doubt before working in the skateboard industry. Matt has gone on to work as a marketing director for brands such as The North Face, Levi's, Clif Bar, and Chrome to name a few. In this interview I speak to Matt about his new book American Denim as well as his early day's of photographing No Doubt. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Buy Matt's Book : https://schifferbooks.com/products/american-denim Follow Matt : www.mattsharkeyphoto.com IG - @mattsharkeyphoto

On today's episode I speak with photographer Michelle Watt. Michelle has worked with clients such as NIKE, Netflix, Vogue ,and HBO. In this interview I speak to Michelle about how she approaches her big productions, her recent key art shoot for HBO's The White Lotus, and I also speak to her about writing treatments for jobs. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Peep Michelle's work : www.michellewattphoto.com IG - @wattphoto

On today's podcast I speak with photographer Michelle Mishina who is based in Honolulu,Hawaii. In this interview I speak to Michelle about her recent assignment for The New York Times, her approach to assignment work, growing up in Hawaii as well as some of her on going personal projects. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at PicDrop.com Peep Michelle's Work : www.michellemishina.com @michelle.mishina

On today's episode I speak to photographer Kenny Smith who is a commercial photographer based in Australia. In this interview I speak to Kenny about his new book titled "Of Nomads" a collection of photographs that he took on a trip to Mongolia where he photographed the people , landscape and some of the nomadic traditions of Mongolia. I also speak to Kenny about his journey to making photography his full time career. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Purchase Kenny's Book : http://www.pictureandprints.com/select-pieces/of-nomads-limited-edition-hardcover-160-pages-100-copies-only?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeCXXo0lwW95bUSLjQX4J_uDyEhYEq7SEg9aT0qa6DRYzKPStqBX8TddmHZjQ_aem_aYAQLYKcQN9KiKqTeqvCsQ Peep Kenny's Work : www.kennysmithphotography.com @kennysmithshoots

On today’s episode I welcome on Toby Huss a photographer, Actor and painter. In this episode I speak to Toby about his new book titled “American Sugargristle” a body of work taken on his travels around America where he documented abandoned shopping malls, bingo halls, diners, and many other forgotten corners of this country. The photos in the book are accompanied by text from Toby and the photos often showcase Toby’s sense of humor as well. Many of you may know Toby from his career in Film & TV having acted in films and shows such as King of the Hill, Seinfeld, Carnivale on HBO, Beavis & Butthead , and The Adventures of Pete & Pete on Nickelodeon. It was a pleasure getting a chance to speak with Toby about his new book as well as all the other creative pursuits that inspire him. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Purchase Toby's Book : https://hatandbeard.com/collections/books/products/american-sugargristle-by-toby-huss?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf3BJUNyQK0CzwfrIrvG1BNk4zkMlll5893MTYrCHiG1P8V_GLlwoWsLEWuHA_aem_E-lMSjFeLxdPNAiYdyBV8w Peep Toby's work : www.tobyhuss.com @tobyhuss

On today's podcast I speak with Nora Lalle a San Francisco,CA based photographer and also the founder and editor of Pamplemousse Magazine a magazine completely dedicated to Film photography. In this interview I speak to Nora about her love of film photography, her experience working in fine art galleries as well as her journey publishing Pamplemousse magazine. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Peep Nora's work www.pamplemoussemagazine.com @Pamplemousse.magazine @Nora_lalle

On today's podcast I speak with Tim Ryugo. Tim has spent over 45 years working for the Kodak film company in the sales & marketing company. In this interview I speak to Tim about his journey with Kodak, the rise in film popularity , as well as why being an active member of the photography community is important to him. Tim has had an amazing career and has helped countless photographers over the years so it was a real pleasure getting a chance to speak with him. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Tim on Instagram - @timryugo_kodakprofessional

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Elliott O'Donovan who is based in Washington,DC. Elliott's work has a focus in portraiture and headshots and he operates a successful photo studio in Washington,DC. In this interview I speak to Elliott about his journey to making photography his full time career , opening his studio, how he approaches portrait shoots and much much more. USE Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com www.elliottodonovan.com @elliottodonovan

On today's episode I welcome photographer Kannetha Brown a Providence,RI based photographer. Kannetha is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art & Design, her work has been published by The New York Times, Rolling Stone as well as having exhibited her work in galleries across the country. Much of Kannetha's work focuses on her family and her Cambodian community in Rhode Island. In this interview I speak to Kannetha about her approach to portraiture , project based work ,as well as her love for working with the 8X10 camera. USE PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Kannetha's work www.kannethabrown.com IG - @kannetha.brown

On today's episode I welcome photographer Paul Baldonado aka Paulie B. Paul is a photographer based in NYC whose work primarily focuses on street photography but Paulie also runs a popular photography Youtube channel. In this interview I speak to Paulie about his journey with photography and his popular YouTube series "Walkie Talkie" where he interviews fellow street photographers on the streets of NYC and various other cities. Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Paulie's work Youtube - https://youtube.com/@paulieb?si=wxtLEv_fiMT09ma1 Instagram - @Paulie.B

On today’s podcast I welcome on photographer Frank Jackson. Frank is a photographer based in Los Angeles,CA and on today’s episode I speak with Frank about how he first discovered his passion for photography, his experience traveling the world as Trans America Life's corporate photographer , as well as his approach to lighting. Frank is a photographer who isn’t constrained by a particular subject matter or theme as he photographs everything from studio portraits, still life and his everyday life but all are guided by his passion for lighting. I also speak to Frank about his experience photographing iconic photographer Gordon Parks. Frank is a true artist and someone who’s work I greatly respect for his ability to turn any object or just everyday life into art. It was a real pleasure getting the opportunity to speak with Frank about his journey with photography so I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. USE PROMO CODE : "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Frank's Work www.fotographz.com IG - @fotographz USE PROMO CODE : "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Frank's Work www.fotographz.com IG - @fotographz

On today's podcast I welcome on photographer Bryan Schutmaat. Bryan is a photographer from Houston,Texas and just recently published his new book titled "Sons of the Living" a body of work that spans over 10 years photographing the people and landscape of Americas Deserts. Bryan has been published by the New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic , and has exhibited his work in galleries around the world. Use Promo Code "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Bryan's Work www.bryanschutmaat.co IG - @bryanschutmaat Trespasser Books www.trespasser.co

On today's podcast I speak with photographer Sabrina Santiago a NYC based photographer who has worked with The New York Times, Nike, Meta, I-D, and Gucci to name a few. In this interview I speak to Sabrina about her love of street photography, Film, and how she approaches assignment work. Use PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com www.sabrina-santiago.com IG - @_sabrinasantiago

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Todd Glaser who spent over 10 years as a staff photographer for Surfer Magazine. Todd just recently published a new book with Rizzoli a body of work representing 15 years photographing legendary surfer Kelly Slater. The book not only includes incredible action photos of Kelly Slater surfing but also showcases a behind scenes documentation of Kelly Slaters life and travels around the world. The book is available for purchase at most online book retailers as well at the link below. Purchase Book : https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847836079/ Use Promo Code "Banter" to get 2 months free at picdrop.com Todd Glasers Website : https://tglaser.format.com IG - @toddglaser

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Jai Tanju who's based in San Jose,CA. I've been following Jai's work for decades now and even participated in his long running print exchange tilted "film por vida" where he has exchanged prints with photographers from all over the world. Jai's worked has been published in Slap, Skateboarder, Transworld Skateboarding, and Thrasher to name a few. Jai has been apart of the Bay Area skate scene for many years and documented the Tiltmode Army and Enjoi Skateboards crews for many years. Jai is well known for his many zines that he has created and sells on his site. Was a pleasure to have Jai on the podcast! USE PROMO CODE "Banter" for 2 months free at picdrop.com Follow Jai IG - @iajujnat Buy A Zine booksbyjai.bigcartel.com