Behind the Visual with Mark Hanson

In this episode Kevin and I talk about his amazing career shooting celebrities and musicians, such as Will Ferrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Eddie Van Halen, Henry Rollins and so, so many more! We also discuss how he went from being an engineering major to a photographer and how the band Weezer really helped jump start his career. There is a conversation about his skills as a rubric's cube master, and touring with his own band. This is a great one if you like music and celebrities! Check out Kevin's work at www.KevinScanlon.com

Robby and I talk about moving to America from Indonesia and all of the work that required, from learning the language to getting into Art Center College of Design. The job he was told he wasn't good enough for but was then hired on for two weeks, which turned into 9 years! We also talk about Robby's other two, completely different businesses, and the project he was assigned that he felt was completely meant for him, that he loved, but was ultimately taken off of and then let go. Lots to learn on this one and some great stories! Also, check out Robby's work at www.djendronodesign.com

In this episode Katie and I talk about how they pulled off one of the greatest NFL ads of all time, the NFL 100. We also talk about what it takes to shoot during CoVid, how she ended up on the row team in college after having torn her ACL three times, what she thinks about doing a study abroad, where the voices over came from in the latest NFL ad and why she wasn’t really a professional football fan until she moved out to California. So definitely check this one out!

In this episode David and I talk about Only Fans, X-Rated drive -ins, strip clubs and how a chance meeting his senior year of college changed his life. We also talk about his new book, the very first billboard Boone Oakley ever did that ended up receiving worldwide attention, how he and the agency may have had a hand in ousting the governor of NC, a child’s birthday he ruined and so much more. This one was lots of fun! 

If you’re interested in buying David’s book, go to www.DavidOakley.com

In this episode Tracey and I talk about the dance lesson she received from Janet Jackson’s backup dancers, how what was supposed to be a freelance photo editor at Essence magazine for just a few months and it turned into 13 years. We also talk about her art work being on display at Macy’s store fronts in NYC, San Francisco and Chicago as well as working with Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama and what she loves about conducting portfolio reviews.

In this episode Roi and I talk about a photoshoot on a glacier where the weather turned from sunny and warm to rainy and cold within a matter of minutes, and the change in weather plus the elevation had some crew members passing out, but they still got the shots! We also discuss how he went from assisting wedding photographers to working for ABG, which owns more than 50 worldwide brands including Nautica, Juicy, Sports Illustrated, Frye and many, many more. Roi even talks about the difference between working at an agency and working for a brand, the importance of relationships and what it’s like having a brand new baby during this pandemic.

In this episode Kevin and I talk about how he was recognized in a way he never thought he would be, how he almost didn’t get the gig on Ozark, his favorite scene as Sam and what it’s like working with Jason Bateman as a Director. We also get into how you can have Kevin say hi to you and your friends through Cameo, our thoughts on older actors playing teenagers and why he put the L. in his name.

In this episode Michael and I discuss time shooting bands, such as the Rolling Stones and Metallica and how he ended up having birthday cake with BB King. We also talk about how he went from getting a Bachelors in Molecular Biology at St. John’s University to becoming a photographer and eventually the EP/Director of Production for Juice Pharma and their in-house studio B-12. Michael gives his advice for what your goal should be when having meetings with Art Producers and one very important thing to do if you send postcards as promotional pieces. There are also a few entertaining stories about the time he went to Cuba and proposed to an older woman as well as a shoot in Greece where he had to fire the P.A. in the middle of the shoot!

In this episode I talk to Art about how he shot the iconic Paramount 100 image that features 100 of Paramount studio’s top actors. We also talk about a shoot he had with Faye Dunaway, how his wife helped set him on his current path of photography, the time he waited almost 8 hours for a celebrity to show up for a shoot, his love of the process and what he thinks about shooting motion. Art and I also talk a little bit about his daughter (Siena Streiber), and her new album and how she informed him he was shooting some images for her new single!

I talk with Erada about her advice to photographers, how she went from working in L.A. to working at the Martin Agency in Richmond. We discuss how they find photographers, a little bit about celebrities, why she likes photography but doesn’t want to be a full-time photographer, and we also talk about an award winning shoot she did for a, pro bono, Martin Agency client.