Al shares his photography adventure on the battlefield up close and personal.
For years he was traveling to Hardin Montana to photograph the reenactment of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry as they charged into battle against Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians.
Listen as Al shares the story of Leo one of the top bead professionals. He can tell you what a bead cost, where it was made and how it was made. Learn about Leo's story.
Al shares his time working at the University of Utah newspaper in the 1970's and what made it so special. He also shares his run-in with NASA and how cheap they can really be.
Why do you take photos? I asked myself this in January of 1972 after my first news photography gig where I was assigned to take photos of a plane crash in Wells, Nevada. What I saw has never left me since. This horrific experience was something you need to hear.
We have taken a mini series of 7 episodes to share our journey through Europe with myself and 25 students. This is the final episode. Can't wait to share many more photography adventures with you.
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Learn the stories behind the photos with Photographer and Photo Conservator Al Thelin. A true Renaissance man, who shows his greatness in his work from black & white to digital. Grab your…
favorite darkroom snack and enjoy a historical journey through photos and stories. Everything from Mountain Man Rendezvous, Civil War, Revolutionary war, cowboy life, and today.