The Long Roll - Photography Podcast

Apply Today for the Eddie Adams Workshop here: ⁠Home - Eddie Adams Workshop⁠ 📸 Join us for an exclusive interview with Matthew Jordan Smith, a celebrated professional photographer whose lens has immortalized the essence of global icons. Based in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, Matthew's illustrious career has taken him from the bustling streets of New York City to the star-studded avenues of Los Angeles. 🌟 Throughout his journey, Matthew has skillfully captured the charisma and allure of renowned figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, and Samuel L. Jackson, among many others. Esteemed brands like Shiseido, Olay, and Coca-Cola have entrusted him with their visual narratives, testament to his unparalleled talent and vision. 📚 Beyond his commercial success, Matthew dedicates his free time to personal projects, sharing his artistic vision through captivating books and exhibitions. With three acclaimed books already under his belt and his upcoming masterpiece, "Aretha Cool," set to launch soon, his creative prowess knows no bounds. 🏆 Matthew's talent has not gone unnoticed, as he has received prestigious accolades including the Vision Award and the George Eastman Power of Image award. As a Nikon Ambassador and represented by the esteemed photo agency, LVA Represents, Matthew continues to inspire and elevate the art of photography with his unparalleled skill and passion. 🔗 Explore more of Matthew Jordan Smith's work and connect with him through his website: ⁠matthewjordansmith.com⁠ ⁠Aretha Cool by Matthew Jordan Smith - ARETHA COOL ⁠ 🎥 Don't miss this insightful interview as Matthew shares his journey, insights, and the secrets behind his iconic images. Subscribe now and join us on a journey through the lens of one of the industry's most influential photographers! #MatthewJordanSmith #Photography #Interview

Welcome to this episode of The Long Roll, where we dive into the captivating journey of Al Bello, a renowned sports photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Al's story is one of passion, determination, and a deep love for capturing the essence of sports through his lens. Al takes us on a journey through his career, from his early days leading to his role as the Chief Sports Photographer in North America at Getty Images for an impressive 15 years. With 16 Olympic Games under his belt, Al shares stories of capturing iconic moments and the ever-evolving world of sports photography. In 2020, amidst the global pandemic, Al embraced change, pivoting his focus to cover news and features related to the Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter protests. As a Special Sport Correspondent at Getty, Al discusses his recent video projects and the joy of shooting picture stories that go beyond the playing field. Al shares his passion for teaching photojournalism as an adjunct Professor at Hofstra University and his contributions to various workshops and institutions, mentoring the next generation of sports photographers. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Al Bello as we explore the art, challenges, and triumphs of a remarkable career in sports photography. Check out his website here Apply to the Eddie Adams Workshop here

Claire Powell is a Canadian fine art and live music photographer currently based in London, England.  She is a graduate of the MA Photography programme at the Royal College of Art (UK) and is an alumni of EAW Blue/Black Team.  For the past six years, Claire has been hunting ruins around the world as part of a personal project which seeks to re-assign lost narratives to abandoned and forgotten places.   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/claire.alaxandra/?hl=en website: https://www.claire-alaxandra.com/ Eddie Adams Workshop: https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/

Idris Talib Solomon is an award winning photojournalist and creative director based in New York City. He's has extensive background in graphic design, art direction and advertising. Later in his career he discovered a love for photography and documentary video. His design and advertising experience give him a unique perspective on how he approaches his photography. He thinks and sees the world through the eyes of a designer. That has led him to photograph for HBO, Amazon Prime, The New York Times, ESPN, and Reuters, to name a few. He aims to tell long form stories that are often overlooked and lack representation withinthe Black community. He’s photographed dancers in Harlem, a funeral home in East New York, Hip Hop artists in Ghana and muralists in Bushwick. He is a Fulbright Scholar (Ghana 2016) as well as an Eddie Adams and Missouri Photo workshop alumni. He is also the creator and host of The Black Shutter Podcast. Website https://www.idrissolomon.com/ Black Shutter Podcast https://blackshutterpodcast.com/ The Eddie Adams Workshop https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/

In this week's episode we're doing something a little different. We're sitting down with four photographers who were selected to attend the Eddie Adams Workshop. We all get to see the accomplishments of the alumni, but with this experience, we get to follow along with four very talented storytellers all at different stages in their career. We get to see how they got to where they're at today, what they hope to gain from the workshop, and even speculate what a year from now looks like for them. If you or someone you know is on the fence about attending the workshop, this episode is made with you in mind! Sit back, relax, and press play. Guests: Abbygail Coston is entering her senior year of her bachelor’s degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Abbygail’s passion is organizing fashion shoots and creating images that tell a story. She is most excited for the learning opportunities and connections that she will make at the workshop. Daniel Sarch is a Hard-of-Hearing photographer who just recently graduated from the photojournalism program at RIT. During his time at school, he developed a passion for documenting jazz and its surrounding culture, a topic he resonates with as he is also a jazz musician. Despite living his entire life with hearing aids, his personal connection to the impact of auditory communication and music has encouraged him to explore multimedia storytelling as a core component in his work. Chad Lue Choy is a commercial photographer based in Trinidad and Tobago. His work has primarily been commercial with a focus on food and product photography. His personal projects are mostly centered around documenting the rich heritage of Trinidad & Tobago’s cultural diversity When he isn’t making photographs, he can be found volunteering with the Trinidad & Tobago Photographic Society, exploring new countries, running in the wild outdoors or in the kitchen cooking something that usually requires cheese or soy sauce. Gustavo Aleman is from Caracas Venezuela. He has worked as a producer and filmmaker for many media outlets and his camera has always been on his side even when he's not working as a photographer. Gustavo also loves to document stories that usually are not portrayed on mainstream media. To learn more about the Eddie Adams Workshop click here

Scott McIntyre is a freelance photographer based in Miami. Originally from Kentucky, Scott has photographed people in the smallest corners of the Everglades, covered presidential campaigns, international sports tournaments, celebrities, and natural disasters. While he believes that variety is the spice of life, his personal work revolves around the people, places, and ideas that make Florida unique. Scott is a regular contributor to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, CNN, ESPN, among others. website click here https://eddieadamsworkshop.org

Mike Kai Chen is a Taiwanese American documentary photographer and National Geographic Explorer based in San Francisco and Taipei. His work explores human connection and societal impact. This includes photographing climate change’s human impact for The New York Times, exploring Taiwanese and Asian American identity as personal stories, and embedding long-term with University of California San Francisco medical researchers to document the disproportionate human impact of the coronavirus. He holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer science and comes from a professional tech career as a solutions engineer at Box and software engineer at Apple. His passion for documentary photography stemmed from years of solo backpacking which grew into a full time career in photojournalism.

Lanna Apisukh is a portrait, food and documentary photographer based in New York City. With a background in skateboarding and an extensive athletic career as a former elite gymnast, she is drawn to photographing dynamic individuals, communities and subcultures. Her work explores people and their relationship to place, culture and identity through bold and lively stories she strives to create in her imagery.  Lanna is a Bachelor of Arts graduate of the University of Washington and  expanded on her photography education at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her subjects span from TV personalities, skateboarders and celebrity chefs to artists, everyday people and their surroundings.     As a first generation Thai-American and the daughter of former restaurant owners and cooks, Lanna had also developed a deep appreciation for food at a young age and its connection to family and culture which can be seen in her profiles with restaurants.  Lanna is a member of Diversify Photo and became a FUJIFILM ambassador in 2020. She is a regular contributor at The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.  In addition to her photography work, she has provided mentorships and creative education to underserved communities through BKC and ASMP programming. Lanna is also founding member of Seeing Collective, an artist group hosting talks, photo exhibitions and critiques to foster community and a supportive network within the photo industry. https://www.lannaapisukh.com/ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/

Victoria began her career in the photography industry as a photojournalist and has since transitioned her focus to celebrity portraiture, editorial, and commercial assignments. Victoria's characteristically authentic portraiture has appeared in the pages of Vogue, New York Times, Rolling Stone, ESPN and W Magazine with commercial campaigns for brands such as Carhartt, Levis, Netflix, Hulu, Epix, AT&T, Bose, Samsung, Ralph Lauren, and Miller High Life. Her approach is rooted in collaboration and meaningful connection where she seeks intimacy, authenticity, and elegance with a thoughtful eye and composition.Recognized by numerous honors, including American Photography, PDN Photo Annual, and Communication Arts, her imagery has been the subject of both solo and group exhibitions internationally. Her first monograph, Borne Back, a collection of tintype portraits, was published in 2017 by Peanut Press (available for purchase here). In 2023, Victoria was honored to join the long legacy photographers who have been part of the Canon Explorer of Light program.A Washington, D.C. native and graduate of Princeton University, Victoria now splits her time between the West Coast and NYC with her photojournalist husband, their three sons, and great pyrenees mix Kodiak. Victoria's Website: https://www.victoriawill.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriawill/ Eddie Adams Workshop https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/

Ruth Fremson has been a photojournalist for over 34 years and has covered a wide range of events, including the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center, the 2002 Olympics in Utah, the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti and the infamous 2022 Oscars ceremony. From 1994 to 2005 she covered conflicts in Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Israel and the Palestinian territories. From 2005 through 2011 sheI made repeated trips to India, documenting the rapidly changing country. Ruth is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner who has also earned awards from the White House News Photographers’ Association and NPPA, among others. Her work has been exhibited multiple times and can be found in numerous books. In 2015, Ruth transferred to Seattle—where she lives with her husband John and their cats, Sprinkles and Birdie — and covers the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and other national stories. Ruth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fremson/?hl=en The Eddie Adams Workshop: https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/ EAW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddieadamsworkshop/?hl=en

Janiqua P. Robinson is a United States Air Force photojournalist and producer for the Air Force's flagship magazine, Airman Magazine. She's responsible for providing investigative photographic support, portrait photography as well as interviewing the Air Force's top key leaders that shape the future of the American and worlds air space. In 2010, graduated from Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School, Upper Marlboro, Md. She attended the College of Southern Maryland from 2011 to 2013 earning an Associate of Arts degree, and earned her Community College of the Air Force degree in 2019. Staff Sgt. Robinson has been a key asset at Moody and has won awards at the MAJCOM, Air Force, and DoD level, and Air Combat Command Military Photographer and Storyteller of the Year and DoD Feature of the Year. Janiqua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instalesbian/ Sign up for the live seminar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6fo_PUnS4i43S0TY-4-gg Apply to the Eddie Adams Workshop: https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/

Today we have the opportunity to sit down with Eddie Adams Workshop alumnus Jason Gulley. Jason Gulley is a research geologist and photographer based in Tampa, Florida. Jason’s research and photography emphasize caves, glaciers and climate change. He has a PhD in geology from the University of Florida (2010) and is a technical diving and rebreather instructor. Jason first picked up a camera (a Pentax K1000) in high school and his first professional job was shooting news and sports photos for the Harrison Press, his hometown community newspaper, in the cornfields of southwest Ohio. Jason’s research and photography career have taken him on expeditions from underwater caves in Florida, the Caribbean and Africa as well as to glaciers in Alaska, the Arctic and the Mt Everest region of Nepal. Be sure to apply to the workshop by the June 5h deadline: https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/apply/ Reserve your seat for the portfolio editing seminar May 30th: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6fo_PUnS4i43S0TY-4-gg Keep tabs on Jason Gulley: https://jasongulley.smugmug.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/jason_gulley_science/?hl=en

All episodes of The Long Roll are produced by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠On this episode of The Long Roll, we sit down with Maddie Meyer, Chief Photographer for Getty Images Sport. Based in Boston since 2015, Maddie has covered everything from the US Open and World Swim Championships to the NBA Finals and the Paris Olympic Games.Her favorite assignments are the ones that bring her shoulder-to-shoulder with her Getty colleagues from around the world, working as a team to capture the story of sport at its highest level. An alum of the Eddie Adams Workshop (Class of 2013), Maddie is now coming full circle as she returns as a Team Leader for this year’s workshop.If you’re passionate about photography, sports, the Olympics, or visual storytelling, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into how world-class sports imagery is made.Her website: https://www.maddiemeyerphoto.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemeyer2

All episodes of The Long Roll are produced by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Long Roll, we sit down with Alessia Glaviano — Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the Photo Vogue Festival — to trace her remarkable journey through the worlds of photography and fashion media. From launching PhotoVogue in 2011 to building it into a global platform with over 300,000 photographers, Alessia has reshaped the conversation around ethics, diversity, and visual literacy in image-making. We talk about how she navigated the industry to get where she is today, the impact of PhotoVogue’s open calls in launching careers, and why she believes curatorial guidance matters in a world flooded with images. Alessia also shares her stance on artificial intelligence in photography, offering candid thoughts on how technology might influence creativity in the years ahead. Whether you’re a photographer, a visual storyteller, or just curious about the intersection of art, ethics, and innovation, this conversation is a must-listen.Visit PhotoVogue: vogue.com/photovogueInstagram: voguemagazineAlessia Glaviano Instagram: alessiaglaviano

All episodes of The Long Roll are produced by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠Brand Consultant, Content Creator, Executive Editor, and Creative Director Ricky Shoebio has made himself a fixture in the Lifestyle, Footwear, and Style worlds. Through creating visuals, content, segments, rollouts, and shown to be a budding creative in the industry. Working along side Nike, Foot Locker, Revolt, AT&T, Converse, PacSun, Adidas, Jordan Brand, Popsugar, Roc Nation, Red Bull, FIBA, Ewing Athletics, Eastbay, NCAA, Sony Music, Comic Con, Jack Daniel's, Under Armour, Reebok, Mountain Dew, Oakley, BMW, Tesla, Google, The NBA, The Recording Academy (Grammys), HBO, and many others he continues to establish himself as a true visionary and asset.His work with Don C, Damien Lillard, Elton John, Eddie Huang, Ryan Penagos, and Visual artist King Saladeen; have garnered him a well respected reputation in a short time. Helping SOCIAL Magazine and SOCIAL TV grow to a 50,000+ print subscription with a 500,000+ UMV, and 255,000+ subscribers with over 100,000,000+ in only two years; Shoebio has made a phenomenal following for himself and the people and organizations he has supported.Know Your Dopem. 347.871.2102IG: ricky.shoebio

All episodes of The Long Roll are produced by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Long Roll Podcast, we sit down with National Geographic Explorer and award-winning photojournalist Hailey Sadler to talk about the power of storytelling in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments. From her work across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia to her background in U.S. foreign policy, Hailey brings a rare blend of empathy, depth, and clarity to the way she documents trauma, memory, and identity.We explore how her experience on Capitol Hill influences the way she tells stories, why she co-founded The Home Collective, and what it means to work with intention and care in conflict zones. Hailey also shares insights into the emotional toll of long-form journalism, how she builds trust with her subjects, and the importance of creating space for underrepresented voices.Whether you're a creative, a journalist, or someone who simply cares about the human experience behind the headlines — this conversation is for you.Hailey's Website: https://www.haileysadler.com/Hailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haileycsadler/The Home Collective: https://thehomecollective.org/

All episodes of The Long Roll are produced by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠Applications are open to apply to this year's EAW!In this episode of The Long Roll Podcast, we sit down with Shuran Huang — a Brooklyn-based photojournalist whose work documents the intersections of faith, politics, and immigration in America. With a focus on nuanced, empathetic storytelling, Shuran brings depth and humanity to some of the country’s most complex issues — from Capitol Hill to immigrant communities across the U.S.Her photographs have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, National Geographic, NPR, and The Guardian. She’s also a recipient of multiple awards, including the Grand Prize in PDN’s Faces Portrait Photography Contest, and her work was featured in TIME's Best Photos of 2023.In this conversation, Shuran reflects on her journey from China to the U.S., how faith and purpose shape her storytelling, and what it means to bear witness with a camera. We explore the power of intentional listening, and why she views photography as a form of justice.Whether you're a visual storyteller, a journalist, or simply someone curious about the emotional truths behind the headlines — this episode is for you.🗞️ Explore Shuran’s work: ⁠shuranhuang.com⁠📸 Follow her on Instagram: ⁠@shuranhuang⁠

All episodes of The Long Roll are made possible by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠⁠Applications are open to apply to this year's EAW!In this episode of The Long Roll, we sit down with Baltimore-based freelance photographer Wesley Lapointe, whose journey from the woods of rural Maine to the pages of The New York Times is rooted in a deep connection to place and people. Wesley shares how growing up surrounded by nature shaped his storytelling instincts, and how that early spark still drives his work today—documenting the threads that tie history, environment, and community together.With past internships at The L.A. Times, Statesman Journal, and Willamette Week, and a portfolio that includes contributions to The Washington Post, NPR, Vice, and more, Wesley talks about the evolving role of photojournalism, the ethics of representation, and finding meaning in local stories that often go unseen.Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about the power of visual storytelling, this one’s for you.Wesley's Website: www.wesleylapointe.comInstagram: wlapointephoto

All episodes of The Long Roll are made possible by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠⁠@eddieadamsworkshop⁠Applications open March 1st to apply to this year's EAW!In this episode of The Long Roll Podcast, we sit down with Kylie Cooper, a talented photojournalist & fellow at Reuters, whose work explores themes of identity, found family, and home. As a Chinese adoptee, Kylie brings a unique perspective to storytelling, which has shaped her collaborations with The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, and more.We discuss her journey into photojournalism, the power of visual storytelling, and the moments behind some of her most impactful images. Kylie also shares her experiences as a licensed drone pilot, a faculty member at the Eddie Adams Workshop and gives incredible advice to emerging photographers just starting their journey.Join us as we explore how photography can capture not just moments, but the deeper narratives that connect us all.Kylie's Website: www.kyliecooper.comKylie's Instagram: Kylie Cooper (@kyliecooperphoto) • Instagram photos and videos

All episodes of The Long Roll are made possible by the Eddie Adams Workshop! Click here to learn more:⁠⁠ https://eddieadamsworkshop.org/⁠EAW Instagram: ⁠@eddieadamsworkshopApplications open March 1st to apply to this year's EAW!In this episode of The Long Roll Podcast, we sit down with Nicholas Pilch, a Visual Information Specialist at the Defense Logistics Agency. With a career spanning military service, combat photography, and public affairs, Nic has spent nearly two decades documenting history through the lens of his camera.A U.S. Air Force veteran, Nic served as an aerial combat photojournalist, embedding with elite military units and capturing high-stakes moments from the front lines. From combat zones to military installations, he has mastered the art of storytelling through photography, videography, and written journalism. Now, in his role at the DLA, he continues to shape narratives, support critical communications, and preserve history through digital media.Join us as we explore Nic’s journey from active duty to visual storytelling, the challenges of documenting military operations, and the power of media in shaping public perception. Whether you're a history buff, a photography enthusiast, or just curious about the intersection of military service and journalism, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.Tune in now for an in-depth conversation with Nicholas Pilch!Nicholas' Website: www.iwasnic.com