Ulices Del Toro and I talk about the photography gifts we got for Christmas, our ongoing mission to convince our neighbors to shoot film, and some half-serious scheming about where Negative Influence is headed next. Emmy winner, Time contributor and none of that really matters here because I made him shoot an Argus C44 and he’s mad about it. Just two friends talking photography.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deltorophoto

Instagram: www.instagram.com/boundbybeauty

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In this episode, Brae Hunziker and I talk about intent in photography and why it matters more than style or location. We get into the need for community, how many photographers are finding it online, and the tension between making work for yourself versus making it in public. We also dig into whether still landscape photographs can tell real stories, and what it takes for an image to move beyond being just “pretty.” It’s an honest conversation about purpose, belonging, and building meaningful work over time.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BraeHunziker

Instagram: www.instagram.com/braehunziker

Website: www.braehunziker.com

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In this episode, Dave Herring and I spend the evening talking about storytelling in photography, how it’s shaped over time, tested by doubt, and often misunderstood online. We get into social media, internet trolls, and the strange pressure to perform rather than observe, alongside the quieter responsibility of documenting history and creating work that actually means something. It’s a grounded conversation about patience, conviction, and making photographs that last beyond the moment they’re posted.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidherring

Instagram: www.instagram.com/daveherring

Website: https://dave.online

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In this episode of Negative Influence, I’m joined by France for a conversation about portraits, long-term ideas, and what it means to stay with the work. We talk about ongoing projects, mental health and ADHD, and the slow process of figuring out style without forcing originality.

It’s a reflective discussion about patience, creative honesty, and learning how to trust your instincts over time.

Insta: www.instagram.com/france_the_artist

Website: www.brycefrance.com

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Kea Nacolatabua from @keashootsfilm stops by to chat about film photography, staying sane on the internet, and figuring out your look without turning into a tortured artist stereotype. Good laughs, good insights, good episode.

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

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Chris from “Land of the Lonesome” joins the podcast to talk about the real side of making film photography work in today’s world. We dive into the struggles of social media, the grind behind creative projects, and what it really takes to turn your goals into reality. No shortcuts, just persistence, passion, and a lot of film (also debt, probably).

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

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Paul Maven⁠, former punk rocker and longtime photographer, and my good friend in debauchery returns to film while reflecting on the digital camera revolution and the democratization of photography. In this episode, we explore his journey from film to digital and back again, the creative freedom that comes with a lifetime behind the lens, and the curious culture of negativity that some photographers somehow cultivate along the way.

Website: https://paulmavenlandscapes.com

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On this episode of Negative Influence, we sit down with Eric J. Meow of Conspiracy of Cartographers! He’s a film photographer, history lover, and deep thinker wandering America’s back roads. Watch us bumble our way through memory, mortality and creativity. We dive into his thought process, his approach to analog photography, and the unexpected benefits of not having to plan your own funeral and making it someone else’s problem instead. From darkroom rituals to hidden stories in the world around us, this episode is part philosophy, part creativity, and all curiosity.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/conspiracy.of.cartographers

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Giulia Hepburn stopped by to talk about film, freelancing, and the creative chaos that comes with both. We get into her eBay addiction, why she keeps shooting even when it’s easier not to, and how Substack has become her space to share work without all the noise. It’s a laidback chat about community, creativity, and the weird balance of making things for a living while still keeping it fun.

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@giuliahepburn

Website: https://www.giuliahepburn.com

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In this episode we sit down with film photographer Angela Marlaud of FantastikPlastic, based in the Bay Area, to dive into her vibrant world of photography. From her love of double exposures to the rituals of analog film processing, Angela shares her journey into film, her inspirations for capturing everyday life and abandoned spaces, and how she finds beauty in the ordinary through a film lens.

Whether you’re a film photography enthusiast, a creative curious about analog art, or simply someone who loves hearing how a visual storyteller sees the world, this conversation with Angela offers insight, inspiration and a fresh perspective on slowing down and looking deeper.

Note: This is an audio-only episode due to a rare equipment malfunction on my end during filming. The conversation was too good to lose, so we’re sharing it sound only.

Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantastikplastic/

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