The Diffusion Tapes

Hello friends, thanks for checking out our latest session of the Diffusion Tapes. This time around we had the opportunity to catch up with our friend, Carol Golemboski. Golemboski is a photographer and is a Professor of Photography at the University of Colorado Denver. Carol Golemboski uses antiquated objects as metaphors in carefully staged scenes. In her creative process, she implements the use of black and white film and darkroom printing, combining photography, drawing, and photograms in ambiguous and provocative ways.In 2016, she published a book called Psychometry. She’s won numerous awards, and shown her work all over the place. Carol is a photo magician. We’re big fans of Carol and hope you enjoy our conversation with her. Show notesCarol GolemboskiOregon College of Art and CraftSociety for Photographic Education (SPE)University of Colorado DenverBill AdamsAmeriCorpsKodakCENTERGeorge Eastman Museumanthotype processSir John HerschelCenter for Fine Art PhotographyMelanie WalkerColorado Photographic Arts CenterSamantha JohnstonMark SinkThe Zone SystemCaffenolThe Diffusion Tapes are produced and hosted by Blue Mitchell and co-hosted by Michael KirchoffThe Diffusion Tapes theme song composed by Jeff Louviere

Welcome to Season 2 of the Diffusion Tapes. In our long-awaited eighth episode, we chat with photographer, educator, and analog lover Rashod Taylor.Rashod Taylor is a fine art and portrait photographer whose work addresses themes of family, intimacy, legacy, and the black experience. He attended Murray State University and received a Bachelor's degree in Art with a specialization in Fine Art Photography. Since then, he has exhibited and published his work across the United States and internationally. Taylor also teaches workshops and presents lectures at various venues around the country.He is currently working on a series called Little Black Boy, where he documents his son’s life while examining the Black American experience and fatherhood. He lives in Springfield, MO with his wife and son.In our Tape with Rashod, we talk about his history in photography, his passion for analog, family and being a parent, the business of being an artist, and his thoughts on identity and legacy. Thanks to Rashod for spending some time with us and sharing your passion!Recorded February 10, 2023. These are the Diffusion Tapes... Show notesRashod TaylorWet Plate Collodion (process)National Geographic MagazineRashod Taylor YouTube ChannelMurray State NewsDominican RepublicPolaroid SX-70Springfield, MissouriAnderson Ranch Arts CenterJennifer DeCarlo - jdc Fine ArtJennifer Schlesinger - Obscura GalleryKen Jansen - DownpourIce fishing in MinnesotaAIPADShots MagazineGordon ParksRichard AvedonSally MannEddie Murphy - Party All the TimeMichael JacksonThe Diffusion Tapes are produced and hosted by Blue Mitchell and co-hosted by Michael KirchoffThe Diffusion Tapes theme song composed by Jeff Louviere

Happy Halloween! It seems so appropriate that today we release our episode with the 'wildly interesting" Ed Bateman.Edward Bateman is an artist and professor at the University of Utah, where he heads the Photography and Digital Imaging area. The work of Edward Bateman exists in a space between photography and printmaking, although his extensive use of 3D modeling technologies is not common to either medium. Using constructed and often anachronistic imagery, he creates allegedly historical artifacts that examine our belief in the photograph as a reliable witness.In our conversation, we chatted with Ed about his artistic journey, his interest in science, and his love of all things photography, especially when time travel is involved.Recorded February 8, 2023. These are the Diffusion Tapes... Show notesEdward BatemanWasatch ComputersPhotoshop 2.0The Muse Project (Blue’s BFA thesis)AI Image GeneratorsWet Plate Collodion processIan RuhterDaguerreotype processAlphonse Eugène HubertShroud of TurinFrederick Douglass portraitUniversity of UtahLos Angeles Center of PhotographyAnne Kellyphoto-eye GalleryDiffusion AnnualRun The JewelsPaul NadarRipley’s Believe It Or Notcarte de visitecabinet cardsRapidograph pensGarry WinograndJerry UelsmannIndustrial Light and MagicAmerican Cinematographer MagazinePhillip's Gallery, Salt Lake CityHasselblad 907 cameraVery, Very Hungry (song)The Diffusion Tapes are produced and hosted by Blue Mitchell and co-hosted by Michael KirchoffThe Diffusion Tapes theme song composed by Jeff Louviere

Welcome to Season 2 of the Diffusion Tapes. We spent some quality time with the illustrious Ann Jastrab for this episode. Ann Jastrab is the Executive Director at the Center for Photographic Art in Carmel California. Ann grew up in the village of Whitsboro, New York. She studied literature and art in college and received her MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Since then she’s been an educator for multiple organizations, a master printer, editor-in-chief, gallery director, executive director, portfolio reviewer, and master of the universe. She still carries around a wooden view camera.In our conversation, we chat with Ann about her journey as a photographer…. Recorded January 5th, 2023. These are the Diffusion Tapes... Show notesCenter for Photographic ArtThe Savannah College of Art and DesignMaine Media WorkshopsLinhof Technika - cameraRayKo Photo CenterHolga - cameraFotoFestPhotolucidaPhoto NOLAReview Santa FePhotoAllianceCalifornia College of the ArtsEast Bay Photo CollectiveHarvey Milk CenterCarmel, CaliforniaScott Nichols GalleryFriends of PhotographyBrian TaylorChris PichlerNazraeli PressAcademy of Motion Pictures Arts and SciencesMary Ellen MarkSF MOMASonoma Valley Museum of ArtBrenton HamiltonLishui Photo FestivalGuate Photo FestivalDonggang (Seoul) International Photo FestivalE. M. ForsterThe Paula Riff Award at CPAThe Diffusion Tapes are produced and hosted by Blue Mitchell and co-hosted by Michael KirchoffThe Diffusion Tapes theme song composed by Jeff Louviere

Welcome to Season 2 of the Diffusion Tapes. In our fifth episode, we hear exciting and history-making photography stories from Stu Levy. Dr. Stu Levy lives in Portland, Oregon. He studied with Ansel Adams, and was an instructor at the Ansel Adams Gallery Workshops, and leads photography workshops on the Oregon Coast. He has several books, works in many collections, and is a Portland icon. He’s currently heavily involved with Portland Art Museum’s photography council and he’s on the Photolucida board of directors. In our Tape with Stu he talks about his extensive history in photography, music, and even healthcare. Stu’s wealth of knowledge in regard to photo history is amazing and very inspirational. We could listen and learn for hours, which is why we invited him to the Diffusion Tapes! Recorded Dec 8, 2022. These are the Diffusion Tapes... Show notesStu LevyMinor WhiteSurdy-Greebus (band)Seymour DuncanDavid LemieuxPowell’s BooksKaiser PermanenteAnsel Adams WorkshopsAlan RossJohn SextonMichael KennaMorley BaerPortland Art MuseumPaul StrandWeston GalleryFriends of PhotographyRuth BernhardJerry UelsmannOlivia ParkerGrid PortraitsDavid HockneyPolaroidBud Clark - Former Portland MayorChris PichlerNazraeli PressPortland Photographers’ ForumBlue Sky GalleryChristopher RauschenbergFotofestPhotolucidaThe Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonThe Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of KnowledgeChefchaouen, MoroccoThe Diffusion Tapes are produced and hosted by Blue Mitchell and co-hosted by Michael KirchoffStu’s Portrait by Jake Shivery