His images represent a journey through space and time. They transport us to alien, glowing worlds on the edges of the universe, while still reminding us of what it means to be human. Today, I’m having a conversation with astrophotographer Hap Griffin. In this episode, we discuss cameras modified for astrophotography, Hap's photographic process, photographing rockets and more.

Hap Griffin online:

ImagingInfinity, Hap's camera modification service: http://www.imaginginfinity.com/

The MAC-Hunter Observation Site: http://www.machunter.org/

The Midlands Astronomy Club: https://midlandsastronomyclub.org/

Hap's AstroBin gallery: https://www.astrobin.com/users/HapGriffin/

The MoonArk project: http://moonarts.org/

Topics discussed:

(05:44) Growing up, loving space

(08:07) Getting serious about astronomy

(10:12) Building an observatory

(13:17) Modifying cameras

(16:16) Hap's photographic process

(29:53) Reflections on time

(34:30) Art vs. science

(38:44) Advice for beginners

(40:16) His favorite objects to photograph

(43:35) Photographing rockets

(52:28) The MoonArk project

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For more than 40 years photographer Cecil J. Williams documented the civil rights struggle in the deep south. Now in his 80s, he's still fighting for freedom, justice and equality. In this episode, we catch up with Cecil Williams and discuss history, his new museum, his favorite photo, the struggle for equality and more.

Cecil online:

The Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum: http://cecilwilliams.com/

Museum virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2DmpozTzVqa

Freedom & Justice: Four Decades of the Civil Rights Struggle As Seen by a Black Photographer of the Deep South: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0865544786/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CZSWX4QWMQA1WJ52T0PZ

The FilmToaster scanning system: https://www.filmtoaster.photography/

Topics discussed:

(04:01) Growing up segregated

(06:19) Photography at age 9

(08:42) Documenting his community

(11:10) Learning from his mentor

(14:57) Photographing Thurgood Marshall

(17:49) Shooting for national publications

(22:29) Orangeburg, the 'epicenter' for civil rights

(24:37) Integrating Clemson

(28:51) Friendship with JFK

(35:08) Photographing MLK

(37:40) The Orangeburg Massacre

(44:20) Racial harmony

(49:20) A conflict between justice and injustice

(51:31) Cecil's civil rights museum

(55:30) Cecil's favorite image

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Humans have been sharing stories since time immemorial, by word of mouth, paintings, books, and eventually the camera. Every image tells a story, but are you telling stories with your images?

The following artists are mentioned in this episode:

Chris Aluka Berry, "Affrilachia": https://www.alukastorytellingphotography.com/portfolio/G00002bm1OCwPMFA

Kaja Rata, "Kajnikaj": http://lenscratch.com/2020/04/kaja-rata-kajnikaj/

Forest Kelley, "Michael": http://lenscratch.com/2020/04/forest-kelley-michael/

Tabitha Barnard, "Sisterhood Summer": http://lenscratch.com/2019/07/2019-lenscratch-student-prize-tabitha-barnard/

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Today we talk with Atlanta documentary photographer Chris Aluka Berry about long-form visual storytelling, race and class in the deep south, and raw intimacy. Chris is a regular contributor to the European PressPhoto Agency and Reuters. His work has been published in Time Magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and many others.

For the past six years, he’s been photographing African American culture in the Appalachian Mountains for his series, Affrilachia: The Remnant that Remains.

Check out Chris online:

Chris Aluka Berry's online portfolio: http://alukastories.com

Photoville | Affrilachia: The Remnant That Remains: https://fence.photoville.com/affrilachia-remnant-that-remains/

Chris Aluka Berry on Instagram: @alukastories https://www.instagram.com/alukastories/

Topics discussed:

(02:12) Growing up in the South

(05:44) How Chris learned photography

(07:33) Becoming a photojournalist

(12:40) Shooting photo stories

(17:40) Affrilachia: The Remnant That Remains

(23:45) How growing up in the South informs his work

(26:16) Selling yourself

(28:37) Getting the work out there

(32:47) On photographing politicians

(35:50) The importance of getting close / Having a unique view

(37:33) On photographing Congressman John Lewis

(43:06) On staying creative

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Kitchen tables, windows, televisions and vases. On the surface, these may not sound like worthy artistic subjects, but many photographers have achieved success making images of these objects in the confines of their own home. This episode is about artists who have created great work in limited environments. Whether you're still in isolation, or have become accustomed to the solitude of being at home or working alone, the images discussed here hopefully serve as a reminder our vision isn't limited by location.

The following artists are mentioned in this episode:

Lee Friedlander, "Stems": https://www.moma.org/collection/works/106191

Nicéphore Niépce, "Still Life" and "View from a Window": https://blog.samys.com/nicephore-niepce-inventor-photography/

Laura Letinsky: https://lauraletinsky.com/

Lucas Samaras: http://www.craigstarr.com/exhibitions/lucas-samaras2

Carrie Mae Weems, "KItchen Table Series": https://carriemaeweems.net/galleries/kitchen-table.html

Hayahisa Tomiyasu: https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/tomiyasu-hayahisa-ttp-photography-250119

Jan Groover: http://janetbordeninc.com/artist/jan-groover/

Cindy Sherman: https://www.moma.org/artists/5392

Abe Morell: https://www.abelardomorell.net/

Chrissy LaMaster: https://www.chrissylamaster.com/

Nina Katchadourian, "Lavatory Self-Portraits in the Flemish Style": http://www.ninakatchadourian.com/photography/sa-flemish.php

John Pfahl, "Picture Windows": https://www.josephbellows.com/exhibitions/john-pfahl

Gregory Crewdson: https://gagosian.com/artists/gregory-crewdson/

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Do you have a bad case of GAS? Gear acquisition syndrome? If so, you probably have a lot of choices to make regarding the cameras and lenses you’re using. And, you’re probably making the creative process harder on yourself!

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"Exposure" is a new reality show on Hulu sponsored by Samsung. In this Top Chef-style competition, contestants are issued a smartphone and asked to complete photographic challenges. Between the reality TV tropes and product placement, it turns out, we can learn quite a bit from it!

Topics mentioned:

Exposure Homepage at Samsung.com: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g/exposure/

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g/highlights/

Exposure on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/exposure-43a5ca36-02d8-451c-9c98-e5a0d4860e48

How to shoot the Girl with a Pearl Earring by Rick Sammon: https://ricksammon.com/blog2/cksammon.info/2011/03/part-ii-girl-with-pearl-earring.html

Steve McCurry on "Afghan Girl": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciXIaCF80ao

"When Bad Photos are Better": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyCumQ78ZoI

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An opportunity to shoot a great photo is like lightning. It rarely strikes in the same place again. If something catches your eye it's incumbent on you to stop and capture the moment.

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You've just started a photo-a-day project, or a long-term artistic endeavor, and for the most part you're flying solo, following your own set of rules. How do you ensure you stay on track, don’t miss any days, or compromise your artistic vision?

"On Photography" by Susan Sontag (PDF)

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If you've started a photo-a-day effort, you're going to be taking a lot of images between now and the end. So you can never let your guard down when it comes to seeking out images. You need to embrace a new heightened sense of awareness, or as I call it, the ABC Rule.

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