In this episode, we sit down with Nick Gervin, a documentary photographer from Portland, Maine, whose raw and unfiltered work captures the unseen side of city life. Nick shares his journey from overcoming two traumatic brain injuries to using photography as a tool for recovery and self-expression. We dive deep into his decade-long project, Portlanders, his thoughts on documentary photography, the role of flash in his work, and how skateboarding shaped his visual style. Plus, we talk about his latest project, Mainers, where he’s expanding his lens beyond the city to capture the essence of his home state.

If you love honest, compelling storytelling through photography, this episode is for you.

Resources & Links:

📸 Follow Nick Gervin: NickGervin.com | Instagram | Foto - nick_gervin

📖 Check out his book: Portlanders

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