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By American Society of Media Photographers
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This is part 2 of Tom’s interview with J. Sybylla Smith, an educator, curator, and incredible photography consultant, providing collaborations on editing, sequencing, marketing, and writing artistic statements so artists can apply for grants or exhibition proposals. She also consults with educational institutions in order to develop programming and more dynamic partnerships. Sybylla writes and lectures on visual culture, gender equity and photography, and the creative practice, with a focus on equality. With such a diverse background, there’s plenty to hear in this one!
In this episode, Tom Kennedy, ASMP’s Executive Director, and Photography Consultant J. Sybylla Smith talk about…
Links to resources:
Billy Collins
Hail The Dark Lioness
Check out Sybylla’s work on Instagram or on her website: https://www.jsybyllasmith.com/
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Today, Tom has the pleasure of interviewing J. Sybylla Smith, an educator, curator, and incredible photography consultant, providing collaborations on editing, sequencing, marketing, and writing artistic statements so artists can apply for grants or exhibition proposals. She also consults with educational institutions in order to develop programming and more dynamic partnerships. Sybylla writes and lectures on visual culture, gender equity and photography, and the creative practice, with a focus on equality. With such a diverse background, there’s plenty to hear in this one!
In this episode, Tom Kennedy, ASMP’s Executive Director, and Photography Consultant J. Sybylla Smith talk about…
Links to resources:
New York Times
Digital Silver Imaging
Check out Sybylla’s work at her website: https://www.jsybyllasmith.com/
Send us your comments and suggestions: [email protected]
To donate to the ASMP archives go to: https://www.asmp.org/asmp-foundation/
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Tom’s guest today, Erika Larsen, is a photographer known for extended essays that document various cultures from a variety of perspectives. Erika is well-known around the world for her work with National Geographic, Time Magazine, and other globally-recognized companies. She has specialized in immersive photography in order to tap into the world’s oldest profession, storytelling. Erika believes that good photographers have the ability to freeze time, and she has let that fuel her throughout her long and impressive career.
In this episode, Tom Kennedy, ASMP National Board Member, and photographer rep Erika Larsen talk about…
Links to resources:
National Geographic
Time Magazine
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Today’s special guest is Heather Elder, a photography rep that has worked with some of the most well-known photographers in recent memory. Heather has spent years sharing thoughts and secrets of the photography industry through her blog, Notes From a Rep’s Journal, and her podcast, Dear Art Producer. After 25 years, she still figures out ways to innovate and adapt to the industry as it changes with the times. Heather brings years of wisdom and experience to the table, so pay attention!
In this episode, Gabriella Marks, ASMP National Board Member, and photography rep Heather Elder talk about…
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Keep up with Heather’s work on her website: https://www.heatherelder.com/
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Eric Meola is an incredibly talented commercial photographer out of New York City. He has spent his career attempting to make his work distinctive, photographing things like the incredible weather of The Great Plains and Bruce Springsteen on the rise. Eric began his commercial photography career after he graduated from Syracuse University, going from his first job as a photography assistant to Time Magazine. Throughout his career, Eric has been able to balance doing commercial work, which brings in money, and his personal work, which is much more important in the long run.
In this episode, Tom Kennedy, ASMP’s Executive Director, and photographer Eric Meola talk about…
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Eric Meola’s Website: http://www.ericmeola.photography/
Books by Eric Meola:
Fierce Beauty
The Last Place on Earth: India
Streets of Fire: Bruce Springsteen in Photographs and Lyrics 1977-1979
Born to Run The Unseen Photos
Last Places on Earth
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Robert Seale is a commercial photographer and long-time ASMP member based out of Houston. Throughout his career, he has been able to stay versatile and prolific, while providing his services to advertising agencies, corporate reports, and a host of editorial publications. Robert has made a name for himself with his exceptional technical ability, graphic eye, lighting skills, and his execution speed as a visual problem solver. From his start as a college newspaper photographer, Robert has spent years establishing himself as one of the premier names in the commercial photography industry.
In this episode, Tom Kennedy, ASMP’s Executive Director, and Robert Seale talk about…
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Robert Seale's website: https://www.robertseale.com/
Robert Seale's Instagram: @robertsealephoto
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Tom’s guest today, Lou Jones, is a long-time Boston freelance photographer. Lou received his degree in physics and you could say he was well on his way to becoming a rocket scientist, until he found his way to the art of photography. Since then, he has spent his career blending the commercial and editorial sectors. Through personal and long-term projects, Lou is working to effect change in how the world views different social issues.
In this episode, Tom and Lou talk about…
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Lou Jones’ website: https://www.fotojones.com/
Lou Jones’ Pan Africa Project: https://panafricaproject.org/about-the-panafricaproject/
Lou Jones’ Instagram: @loujonesstudio
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ASMP member photographer, and past Chief White House photographer to President Barack Obama, Pete Souza, speaks with ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy. Pete went to K-State where he started his photography journey with the school’s newspaper. After quite a journey, he found himself as the White House photographer for both President Ronald Reagan and President Barack Obama. In this episode, Tom and Pete talk about Pete’s time at the school paper, to teaching, to the Sun Times, to National Geographic, the Oval Office and everything that came in between.
In this episode, we talk about…
Links to resources:
National Geographic
Keep up with Pete’s work on Instagram and check out his book, Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents
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This is a very busy and exciting time in Washington for the ASMP. Here to tell us all about what’s going on is Gabriela Marks, ASMP National Board member. Today’s episode is a short update on the latest news from Capitol Hill. A vote was passed recently in the House to strengthen the copyright system, now onto the Senate. Stay tuned to hear just what that means for the ASMP.
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The calling cards of any archive are preservation and access. Tom’s guest today is Grayson Dantzic. Grayson is an ASMP Board Member in the New York chapter, a photographer, and an archivist. As an archivist, he has been working with Tom to organize and assess the value of ASMP’s archives as a representation of the history of photography over the past 75 years. Grayson’s goal is to raise awareness about the roots of photography and the ASMP in order to shed light on the rich stories behind the people that have shared history through photography.
In this episode, we talk about…
Links to resources:
Life Magazine
To donate to the ASMP archives go to: https://www.asmp.org/asmp-foundation/
To learn more about archivist and photographer Grayson Dantzic go to his website: https://www.graysondantzic.com/
To read about the Smithsonian traveling exhibition of Jerry Dantzic photographs of Billie Holiday that Grayson curated go to: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/new-smithsonian-traveling-exhibition-shows-rarely-seen-photos-billie-holidays
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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.