Light Artists Podcast

In this interview I chat with Hugo Faz! Cutting-edge performance art permeates Hugo Faz's 10 year body of work in photography and filmmaking, whether portraying the Brazilian queer art scene and its personalities, making censorship-defying artistic statements, or via the creation of expanded-body personas, through which the artist immerses himself in themes of identity, body and sexuality, human and human-machine relationship, bio/necropolitics and crypto.Having minted his first photography as an NFT in April 2021, Hugo Faz is a Light Artist, member of Obscura, as well as the founder of Casa NUA, São Paulo’s first dedicated NFT Gallery and also an incubator of developing world, non-English speaking artists to the NFT space.For more on Hugo, check out his website https://hugofaz.art/

In this interview I chat with Tiba! A documentary and portrait photographer who also happens to be a Afro-Brazillian martial artist. We follow his journey and growth as a photographer, and learn about his experiences in the NFT world!My photography journey started when I was a young teenager growing up in Brazil. I fell in love with photography when I came across the work of Sebastião Salgado and picked up a camera for the first time in 1993. From the very beginning, my passion has been mostly documentary and portrait photography. As the years went by, my vision and curiosity for photography kept growing.In 1997, I was invited to perform Capoeira in New York. I had been training in this form of Afro-Brazilian martial art since 1993. After the performance, I decided to stay and immerse myself in American culture. Naturally, my life as an artist unfolded there.I finished high school and attended college for graphic design while teaching Capoeira for a living. After graduating college, I worked as a freelance designer for 6 years before deciding to focus more of my time taking photographs. That was the beginning of my career as a full time photographer. My curiosity and friendly approach always opened up new doors for me and not long after, I started working as an international music photographer. I got to work closely with bands such as Kiesza, Duran Duran, Diplo, Skrillex, and Betty Who.Follow Tina: https://www.instagram.com/tibalism.eth/

Enrico Fossati is a landscape photographer and Image maker based in Italy; he is a world-renown image editor for his specific processing and production technique. He pursues the beauty of nature and seasons while trying to capture the essence of the mood. His goal is to transform his images into unique emotional experiences deeply influenced by his passions and dreams.Follow Enrico:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/efossati79Web: http://www.enricofossati.itLinktree: http://www.Linktr.ee/enricofossati

Photographically Exposing Rapes AftermathIn this interview, photographer, director, and speaker Elisa Iannacone joins the podcast to discuss her project, The Spiral of Containment: Rape's Aftermath. Elisa and I have a raw and vulnerable conversation about how and why she tackled this topic. And what she hopes to achieve from the work.Connect with Elisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisaiannaconePersonal web: http://www.elisaiannacone.comBusiness web: http://www.reframehouse.com

After 15 years in equities, VC and startups, Tim is finally forging his path, fully immersed in crypto to support artists and builders and make it easier for more people to join web3. With his photography writing and analysis, He is creating a foundation for mainstream collectors, galleries, and institutions to get more comfortable with crypto and have a front seat in the next technological evolution.https://twitter.com/tsalikhov https://tsalikhov.substack.com/ 

In this interview, I sit down with Nigeria-based photographer Ebuka Mordi. He’s a fantastic fashion and portrait photographer whose approach to capturing the essence of a look and a subject has made him stand out among other photographers. Over the years, he has developed a unique style and approach to establishing a rapport with his models and his unique post-processing style. And it all started with him shooting with an iPod!Site: https://www.ebukamordi.comInstagram: @ebuka_mordi

Over the last few years, Todd Anthony's personal projects have taken him to all corners of the globe as he seeks out little-known groups or subcultures. Seemingly ordinary people who lead extraordinary lives in their own way. People can lift a mirror up to show viewers our differences and, more importantly, our similarities in a time when the world is seemingly becoming more polarised.He has been working as a photographer for 17 years and is represented in the UK, U.S., France, and Australia. Shooting for clients such as Sony, Samsung, Shell, and Audi, amongst others. His work has been featured in numerous awards, including the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize, American Photography Awards, International Photography Awards, AOP Awards, and has been included multiple times in Lurzer’s Archive ‘200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.Twitter: @Todd_AntonyWebsite: https://www.toddantony.comWatch this interview on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/TYZZXUw1G04

In this interview, I'm joined by Art Collector and NFT advocate NorCal Guy (@GuyNorCal). We discuss the state of the crypto/NFT industry and his motivations for collecting digital art. We also dive into Web3, AR, VR, and the future of the "metaverse."Connect with NorCal Guy:https://twitter.com/NorCalandShillhttps://twitter.com/NorCalandKlutchhttps://twitter.com/ClickMintPasshttps://foundation.app/collection/oneexp

MOAL is a UK-based photographer & musician with a love for all things art. He first picked up a camera in June 2020 and quickly developed his unique self-taught style and aesthetic.His influences are not from other photographers but from the musicians and fashion designers he adores - Björk, Rick Owens, Sigur Rós, Ann Demeulemeester, and Jeff Buckley, to name a few."​My pictures are always based on stories; writing narratives through the lens is what I have grown to love. Taking the shot is only half the process; it's the intricacies and delicacies of editing that I fully realize my vision. I encourage you to see the image and create your narratives about how they make you feel; after all, there is no truer lens than your own eye". ~MOALhttps://www.moalphotography.com/alongtimehttps://twitter.com/MoalNfthttps://linktr.ee/moal.nft

Chikai Ohazama is the founder of MONOLITH Gallery, an open curation platform for NFTs that is reimagining the gallery space. He is also the Director of Web3 at Niantic, Inc. (creators of Pokemon Go). Chikai is an active NFT collector, SuperRare Space operator, and previously co-creator of Google Earth.https://monolith.gallery

Maria Fynsk Norup is a Danish award-winning conceptual fine art photographer.Maria primarily uses self-portraits as the medium for storytelling in her work, creating imagery that currently revolves around exploring femininity, the human-nature interconnection, and the right to a place in the world. Her inspiration is often drawn directly from dreams, emotions, and past experiences, and her work can vibrate with a dark undertone. Maria was originally trained in classical botany, and the love for and inspiration from the plant world inevitably appears in the visual storytelling in her works. Maria’s work has received several international awards in the last couple of years, and her images have been exhibited multiple times in Denmark and abroad.Site: mariafynsknorup.comTwitter: @mariafynsknorupInstagram: @mariafynsknorupFoundation: https://foundation.app/@mariafynsknorup

This week NFT collector MeLlamoMatt joins the podcast. He's an entrepreneur and investor who always looks for the next opportunity. MeLlamoMatt built a successful Web 0 company focused on great people and teamwork. Today he is executing the same strategy to create a leading Web 3 community focused on empowering artists to realize their identity and achieve their true potential.Twitter: @MeLlamoMatt

Michael Aboya, also known as Aboya.8, is a fine art and fashion photographer based in Ghana, West Africa. This is a story about his journey to the 8, a journey that never ends, a story that will always be told long after he’s gone. At 19 years of age, his passion for arts and photography became very real. At that time, he was studying software programming, a subject he had no particular interest in, but his parents wanted him to be a programmer. The journey and story began when he lost his father to cancer in August 2016, and this drove him to realize that one day he will also die; but does he die knowing he pursued his dreams or wasted his life? These were the questions Michael kept asking himself.  Then, he started to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional photographer. He stopped studying computer programming and used the little savings and funds he had to buy a Canon T3 camera with a Canon EF 70mm – 300mm lens. In early 2017, he started working as a full-time photographer, dedicated to learning and, most importantly, becoming a better version of himself. Today, as a visual artist working with photography, his purpose is to tell stories that inspire, empower and connect with the viewer. His images explore emotions, love, and strength through composition, lighting, and subject matter. As he looks to the future, he looks forward to continuing the exploration of our humanity for many years to come. Over this period, Michael has received six awards for outstanding visual storytelling and composition and made some inspiring achievements.Best eyes Photography Award 2018, Best sound Photography Award 2018, Best horse rider Photography 2018, Best portrait for humanity 2020 By Agora Awards, He is the author Of the best photograph in the world 2019 “Songs OF Freedom” - Agora Awards 2019 in Spain, Barcelona. And photographer of the year 2022  (People’s Choice Award) in his home Country Ghana. Michael became an Adobe Lightroom Ambassador 2021 and an Adobe Lightroom Classic Splash Screen Artist 2022; his works and story have been featured in many popular media outlets such as Forbes, BBC, Sony Alpha Photographers, and many more.Website: https://aboya8.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboya.8

In this interview, Fine Art photographer Tony Hewitt joins the podcast to discuss photographic vision, loving light, and photography. Tony Hewitt’s photographic journey has seen him explore the genres of Fine Art, Aerial, Landscape, Nature, Portrait, Wedding, and Commercial photography. With a passion for people, places, and pictures, and an instinctive sense of the moment, Tony brings a unique combination of creative skills, award-winning photographic vision, and simple creativity.He has been recognized as a ‘Fellow,’ an Honorary Fellow, and ‘Grand Master of Photography’ of the prestigious Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). He is also a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography and a ‘Grand Master of Photography’ of WPPI (USA). He is a well-respected and sought-after creative mentor and coach, leads various international photography tours, and offers a diverse range of opportunities for learning and inspiration.http://www.tonyhewitt.com

This week Zeneca joins the show – he's a former professional poker player turned NFT project founder, investor, and educator. He is a leading thinker in NFTs, followed by over 300K people for his opinions and analysis in the space. Zeneca is the founder of ZenAcademy, an NFT community that aims to create a safe learning environment for people discovering their place in web3.https://zenacademy.com

This week world-renowned rock and roll photographer Dustin Rabin joins the Light Artists podcast! We discuss his journey into the genre, and we get a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of photographing musicians. Interestingly, we also get into some of the myths, prejudices, and misconceptions often associated with the "wild" life of musicians.https://linktr.ee/dustinrabin

Alex Dawson discusses his excitement for the NFT art world and learning to shoot underwater.

An interview with Light co-founder Marcos Siqueira.

A discussion with globe-trotting photographer and publisher, Jordan Banks.

An interview with Light artist Daniel Kordan.