Much Ado About Motion
Description
"It’s a weird combination that makes a great picture. It’s a complete mystery to me."
-- Alec Soth
"A portrait isn’t a fact but an opinion—an occasion rather than a truth."
-- Richard Avedon
In this episode, Antonio and Ward reflect on the recent passing of Martin Parr, talking through what they’ve long admired about his work, his move from black-and-white to color, his time at Magnum, and the way he photographed everyday life without smoothing out its edges. The conversation also drifts into a new idea Antonio picked up by accident at a Christmas market in Nebraska, where he connected with a nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated people train for work in professional kitchens. He talks about why that idea stuck with him and how he’s imagining photographing the space—both behind the scenes and through more formal portraits made in the kitchen itself.
Speed skating becomes another thread, with Ward unpacking his weekend shooting a World Cup event in Calgary. Autofocus frustrations, missed shots, and the value of reviewing a rough first day all lead to a shift toward slower shutter speeds and motion-based images that felt more honest than frozen action frames. The episode also circles back to their previous conversation with motorsports photographer Jamey Price, offering a clearer recap of some of the racing terms and technical references that came up, grounding the discussion for listeners who may not live in that world.
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Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page
Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page.
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