In this episode, we’re joined by Braden Summers, a commercial photographer renowned for his cinematic style and thought-provoking visual storytelling. Braden shares his journey of capturing queer relationships, particularly through his iconic All Love is Equal series, which reimagines classic romantic imagery with LGBTQ+ couples. He discusses the intersection of high-fashion aesthetics, inclusivity, and emotional resonance, and how he’s pushing the boundaries of representation in both commercial and creative photography. Plus, we explore his creative process, challenges, and the stories behind his most impactful projects. Tune in for a conversation about art, identity, and the power of visual storytelling.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 


• 00:01:12 - Who The Hell Are You?


• 00:05:59 - San Francisco, diversity, and creative vision 


• 00:07:44 - Art school takeaways 


• 00:10:40 - Artistic vision and inspiration 


• 00:12:30 - Mistakes and experimentation 


• 00:14:47 - First job 


• 00:17:12 - All Love Is Equal campaign 


• 00:21:53 - Viralty, The Advocate, and Buzzfeed


• 00:23:34 - Crowd sourcing 


• 00:28:20 - Casting difficulties 


• 00:32:25 - Creating dreamlike images and feedback


• 00:35:21 - Creating moments of intimacy 


• 00:38:35 - Real couples vs models 


• 00:40:59 - Composing images 


• 00:43:57 - Creative control 


• 00:48:05 - Braden’s new projects 


• 00:49:10 - Fight Me! 

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