We Are Minnesota: Valérie Jardin’s Portraits of Immigrants & Native Americans in the North Star State

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In this episode of Get the Picture podcast, host Brad Sigal talks with Minnesotan and renowned street photographer Valérie Jardin about her current photography project, “We Are Minnesota.” 

“We Are Minnesota” is an ongoing series celebrating the people who make Minnesota strong. Featuring portraits of immigrants alongside Native Americans, the project explores the deep roots and evolving stories that shape Minnesota’s cultural identity and define life in the North Star state. 

This project is extremely timely and important given the national focus on struggles over immigrants and immigration in Minnesota. Each participant in the series answers one question: “What makes Minnesota home for you?”

Valérie also talks about another of her recent projects, “One Love”, a black-and-white photography project celebrating the LGBTQ+ community by capturing moments of everyday life.

Valérie also talks more generally about her approach to street photography, and about her photography workshops around the world. 

If you’re interested in participating in the We Are Minnesota project, reach out to Valérie here: https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/contact 

Valérie Jardin’s website https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/

We Are Minnesota https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/we-are-minnesota

One Love https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/one-love 

Valérie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/valeriejardin/

Introduction to Contemplative Photography book https://valeriejardin.gumroad.com/l/vWFJl 

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We Are Minnesota: Valérie Jardin’s Portraits of Immigrants & Native Americans in the North Star State

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In this episode of Get the Picture podcast, host Brad Sigal talks with Minnesotan and renowned street photographer Valérie Jardin about her current photography project, “We Are Minnesota.” 

“We Are Minnesota” is an ongoing series celebrating the people who make Minnesota strong. Featuring portraits of immigrants alongside Native Americans, the project explores the deep roots and evolving stories that shape Minnesota’s cultural identity and define life in the North Star state. 

This project is extremely timely and important given the national focus on struggles over immigrants and immigration in Minnesota. Each participant in the series answers one question: “What makes Minnesota home for you?”

Valérie also talks about another of her recent projects, “One Love”, a black-and-white photography project celebrating the LGBTQ+ community by capturing moments of everyday life.

Valérie also talks more generally about her approach to street photography, and about her photography workshops around the world. 

If you’re interested in participating in the We Are Minnesota project, reach out to Valérie here: https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/contact 

Valérie Jardin’s website https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/

We Are Minnesota https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/we-are-minnesota

One Love https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/one-love 

Valérie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/valeriejardin/

Introduction to Contemplative Photography book https://valeriejardin.gumroad.com/l/vWFJl 

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Amelia Rayno’s Guerrilla Journalism and Organizing

A conversation on her life since 2018, the ethics of photographing unhoused people & more

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In this episode of Get the Picture Podcast, Brad Sigal interviews Amelia Rayno, an independent journalist, organizer & photographer who left a mainstream journalism career behind in 2018 to live out of a van, and document & share stories from Skid Row in LA and Wood Street Commons in Oakland, as well as spending long stretches living in El Salvador and Argentina. 

Amelia Rayno Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ameliarayno 

Amelia Rayno Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ameliarayno/ 

Blue Hollywood Street Sanctuary https://www.bluehollywoodstreetsanctuary.com/ 

Blue Hollywood Street Sanctuary’s Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3989A7DPZD1U?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1 

After Skid Row - LA Times documentary film about Gangster Granny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKqDYL82GXk 

Dark Legacy: Understanding U.S. Responsibility in Argentina’s Economic Crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIJc0I4quM 

Amelia Rayno’s Nomadland Van Life - MSP Magazine https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/amelia-rayno-nomadland-van-life/ 

L.A., El Salvador are mirror images of poverty https://www.startribune.com/l.a.-el-salvador-are-mirror-images-of-poverty/571354272 

The Unhoused Ought Not Be Left Unheard https://www.startribune.com/the-unhoused-ought-not-be-left-unheard/600143551 

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Blurry on Purpose? Intentional Camera Movement Photography with Daniela Bell

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In this episode of Get the Picture podcast, host Brad Sigal talks with Daniela Bell about the art of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography. Daniela shares her journey from more traditional photography to embracing intentional camera movement, emphasizing the fun and creativity involved. We talk about what ICM is, some techniques you can try, the editing process, and how you can try Intentional Camera Movement photography today! 

Daniela Bell’s photography: https://www.fotoslasirena.com/

Mentioned in this episode

ICM Photography Magazine https://www.icmphotomag.com/ 

Erik Malm https://www.erikmalm.com/ 

Kaisa Sirén https://www.artistkaisasiren.com/ 

Morag Paterson https://www.icmphotomag.com/beginnings-workshop-exhibition/morag-paterson 

Pep Ventosa technique https://www.pepventosa.com/gallery.html?gallery=Trees+In+The+Round

Apps to help do ICM on a phone

Slow Shutter - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slow-shutter-fast-cam/id730352755 

Spectre - long exposures https://spectre.cam/ 

BlendCamera - multiple exposures https://wondersee.com/blendcamera/ 

Snapseed https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snapseed-photo-editor/id439438619 

Products mentioned (affiliate links)

K&F 67mm Full Frame 9-stop ND Lens Filter https://amzn.to/3ZBthp8 

K&F Crop Sensor Cleaning Kit https://amzn.to/40b2Nea 

K&F Full Frame Sensor Cleaning Kit https://amzn.to/407kqLV 

Music used in the intro and outro is Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev. Track here: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

Landscape & Wildlife Photography for Beginners (with John Steitz)

How to Plan, Shoot, and Improve Your Nature Photos

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In this episode of Get the Picture, host Brad Sigal talks with Minneapolis-based landscape and wildlife photographer John Steitz. John shares his photography journey, and how his love of the outdoors and photography reinforce each other. John also talks about his passion for wilderness preservation and the importance of combining photography and activism. 

The conversation delves into some technical aspects of landscape photography including gear, settings and editing, as well as techniques like focus stacking and bracketing. John also shares personal anecdotes from his photography adventures, including too-close-for-comfort encounters with wildlife and the challenges of shooting in extreme weather conditions.

John touches on the importance of planning and preparation, and while he doesn’t make a living as a landscape photographer, he talks about how some people are able to do so. 

Follow John Steitz’s work at johnsteitzphotography.com and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilderness_john 

John’s portrait series “Portraits of the Minneapolis Uprising”: https://steitzphotos.wordpress.com/georgefloydprotests/ 

Some gear discussed in this episode (note that these are affiliate links):

Shimoda Designs Action X30 V2 30L Backpack https://amzn.to/4tbLjf2 

SIRUI ST-124 Carbon Fiber Tripod https://amzn.to/4kdaJEZ 

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A Model’s Perspective Every Photographer Needs to Hear
Roxy Vail talks about the good, the bad & the ugly working with photographers

If you do photography for any amount of time, you’re most likely going to do some work with models. So I thought it would be good to hear a model’s perspective about her experiences working with photographers -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.

So in this episode of Get the Picture, host Brad Sigal and model Roxy Vail explores dynamics between photographers and models.

I’ve had the good fortune to work with Roxt Vail for several years. Her outspokenness about issues she and other models too often face including sexual harassment and assault, racism, and general disrespect, is sobering and powerful. 

I hope this episode helps more photographers understand that the vast majority of women and femme models have experienced creepy men with cameras treating them inappropriately and/or harmfully. And I hope that Roxy sharing some of her experiences and the experiences of other models helps more photographers learn ways to proactively treat models with the respect and dignity they deserve so that there can be principled and productive collaboration.

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You can do a one-time donation at Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast 

And you can do a small monthly pledge at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast 

Follow Roxy Vail on all social media @itsroxyvail 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsroxyvail/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsroxyvail 

Camp Buzzkill

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campbuzzkill/ 

Website: campbuzkill.bigcartel.com 

Love Token is the store in Minneapolis Roxy refers to where you can buy some Camp Buzzkill merchandise: https://www.instagram.com/lovetokenmpls/ 

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In episode 6 of Get the Picture, Brad Sigal talks with Jared Coffin about some of our more epic photography fails. Learn from our experiences about what NOT to do as a photographer!

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Buy Me a Coffee

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Follow Jared Coffin

https://www.instagram.com/jaredmcoffin/ 

Some recommendations from this episode:

• Use a sensor cleaning kit:

K&F CONCEPT Full Frame Sensor Cleaning kit

https://amzn.to/4oZurop

K&F CONCEPT APS-C Sensor Cleaning Kit

https://amzn.to/4jatbNZ 

• Get a waterproof cover for your camera, for example this K&F CONCEPT Camera Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3N9W6Wz
  
• Consider getting a better camera strap. For example this Peak Design Slide Camera Strap: https://amzn.to/3LbfXEc
  
• Apps like PhotoPils (https://www.photopills.com) are really helpful.

• This isn’t the one Jared shows in the episode, but Peak Design has a weatherproof sling that’s available in 3 sizes: https://amzn.to/49wv7fx 

• ‘This is Not a Fugazi Appreciation Group’ on facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/323549781318073 

• Jim Saah

https://jimsaah.com/ 

• 'Be My Rebel' by Antonia Tricarico

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rebel498975304/be-my-rebel 

• K&F Concept lens filter case:

https://amzn.to/3N8pvk2 

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How to Get Started in Real Estate Photography
Removing the Barriers Between You and Your First Paid Shoot with Brian Nejedly

Get the Picture Podcast Episode 5

In this episode of Get the Picture, host Brad Sigal interviews Brian Nejedly, an Atlanta-based real estate photographer. Brian shares his journey into photography, starting from graphic design to specializing in real estate. He discusses the importance of professional photography in the real estate market, rewards and challenges of the job, and essential gear needed for successful shoots. Brian also delves into his shooting workflow, editing techniques, and the growing role of drones and video in real estate photography. He provides valuable insights for aspiring photographers, including pricing strategies and how to get started.

Brian’s photography online: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxrephoto

WWW: https://luxrephoto.net/ 

Some things mentioned in this episode:

HDR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmRFpM_j8RY 

How to do an HDR merge in Lightroom: https://youtube.com/shorts/p1FrzA7iw0Q?si=TMdUH7Kh4_RUBRH0 

Bracketing basics: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=310852990767670 

Flambient photography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KCoaeTnnEg 

Real Estate Photography facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/256436391128736

Alan Berry Photography: www.alanbarryphotography.com 

Some products I’d recommend (affiliate links):

• Manfrotto Befree Advanced Aluminum Camera Tripod with ball head: https://amzn.to/497Zmck 
• Godox AD200 flash: https://amzn.to/45hJ6nW 
• Godox AD600 flash: https://amzn.to/4qtdp3g 

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Get the Picture Podcast Episode 4

On this episode of Get The Picture, host Brad Sigal talks with Jolanta Young, a Minnesota-based fashion photographer, creative director, and artist whose beginnings are as rooted as the stories she brings into focus. She offers a palette of light-shaped narratives for the masses to use as a canvas for creative exploration. A series of sculpted frames, drawn from years of studying Mass Media and Communication, intended to bring viewers into the unseen corners of Minnesota’s creative landscape, into and through the many expressions of fashion, identity, and design. Her work guides emerging designers, models, and makers toward their own possibilities, and beyond the surface of image-making. Through her Sony a7III, chosen for its clarity, versatility, and intuitive focus, she continues to expand her craft with lenses and tools that grow alongside her vision. Join us on this journey through her creative universe, a space where story, emotion, and intention merge into something new. Welcome to the world of Jolanta Young.

See Jolanta’s work at Jolantayoungphotography.com and on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jolantayoungphotography/

Some things mentioned in this episode

Mum & Me Productions is a creation of Jolanta and her mom:  https://www.instagram.com/mumandmeproduction/

St Paul Arts Collective: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulartcollective/

Corazon Clothing: https://www.instagram.com/corazonclothing/

Toast Studios: https://www.instagram.com/toast_studios_/

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📸Want to take your photography to the next level?📸 

Get the Picture Podcast host Brad Sigal talks about why doing a personal photography project like a 365 Project📅 (taking & posting a photo every day for a year) or 100 Strangers Project!💯 may be just the thing you need!

Committing to take a photo every day or taking 100 portraits can transform your skills and boost your confidence 📈💪. 

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A couple of Brad Sigal’s Personal Projects:

100 Strangers (still in progress!): https://www.sigalphotos.com/Projects/n-4n97FG/100-Strangers 

COVID front-line health care workers: https://www.sigalphotos.com/Projects/n-4n97FG/COVID-19-Workers

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