The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Jay Dickman has enjoyed over 30 years as a professional photojournalist, which has included over 25 assignments for National Geographic magazine. His stories have documented the war in El Salvador, life on a nuclear attack sub and the Olympic Games. He is a passionate story teller whether working with a still image or with motion and continues to share his experience in his writings and workshops. He is an Olympus Visionary as well as a Lexar Elite photographer and you can discover more about his work by visiting his website. Jack Dickman recommends the work of Danny Lyon. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Chris Porsz is an amateur photographer who has been documenting his community of Peterborough, England as a street photographer. His candid images of strangers document a particular time in the life of a town and its people, which is made all the more poignant by his recent rediscovery of these same subjects. His then and now portraits reveal not only how people have changed, but how the town has as well. Working as a full-time paramedic, he has created all of his images using his personal time, making him an a great example of how a photographer can make significant work even without becoming a "professional. You can discover more about him and his work by reading this article or visiting his website. Chris Porsz recommends the work of Don McCullin. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Eli Reed is a photographer who has established a reputation for compassionate and beautiful documentary and photo-journalistic work. Whether he's photographing in a war zone, a Hollywood sound stage or a neighborhood convenience store, he consistently produces imagery that is striking, beautiful and memorable. A member of the of legendary Magnum photographer collective and an Olympus Visionary, he continues to produce important work as well as passing on his experience and knowledge of photography as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. You can discover more about Eli and his work by visiting his website. Eli recommends the work of John Isaac, who was actually the very first guest on this show. You can discover some of John's work by visiting his website and listen to our conversation by clicking here. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Frederick Van Johnson is a professional photographer and host of the popular podcast, This Week in Photography (TWIP). He provides an important voice in the world of image-making in his many roles, not least of which is educating photographer are the importance of marketing and taking full advantage of social networking. His continued efforts in the photographic industry have helped photographers from all over the world discover how to not only make better images, but to create opportunities for themselves and their work. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website as well as listen to him every week on TWIP. Frederick Van Johnson recommends the work of Greg Gorman. You can listen to our interview with Greg by clicking here. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Ibarionex appears this week on the Nik Photo Radio podcast. On the show, he discusses his approach to light and photographing strangers at home and abroad. Scott Sheppard does a great job with the show, which includes not only information on Nik's line of software but also interview with some great photographers who have also appeared on The Candid Frame. You can discover this and other episodes by visiting their website. or subscribing to their show on iTunes.

David Hobby has created a huge following through his popular blog, The Strobist 'which helped promote the use of small, portable speedlights for creative and exciting imagery. Beginning his career as a photojournalist, David developed an approach the demanded getting the shot under the tightest deadlines and challenging circumstances. The practical approach he developed for lighting, which he generously shares on his website has helped hundred of thousands of photographers discover their own voice and creativity without the mistaken belief that it takes expensive equipment to make memorable and beautiful photographs. You can discover more of David's work by visiting his website and flickr feed. David Hobby recommends the work of Gregory Heisler and Peter Yang. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Paul Gero is a portrait and wedding photographer who began his photographic career as a photojournalist. The demands of his early work has had a big influence on his approach for capturing the special and fleeting moments of not only his clients, but his own family. There is a seamlessness between his professional and personal work which reminds us that images created from the heart are not only beautiful, but memorable and full of impact. You can discover more of his work by visiting in daily blog and his commercial website.Paul Gero recommends the work of Josef Koudelka. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaThe photograph of Paul and his family was created by former TCF guest, Daniel Milnor. You can listen to my interview with Dan by clicking here.

Anthony Barboza is a self-taught artist, photographer, writer and historian He began his photographic career in 1964 with the Kamoinge Workshop. In 1969 he opened a commercial photo studio in New York City and has continued to do advertising and editorial spreads for magazines throughout the past three decades. Barboza has lectured at the International Center of Photography, Oberlin College, Ohio Univ., Museum of School of Fine Arts of Boston, Lowell Univ., Rochester Institute of Tech., Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Antheneum of Hartford and was a guest instructor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He was the recipient of grants for photography from the New York State Council of the Arts in 1974 and 1976; the National Endowment for the Arts in 1980; and NYFA-New York Foundation for the Arts in 2002. In 1980 he self-published a book titled "Black Borders" with text by Ntozake Shange & Steven Barboza.You can find out more about him and his work by visiting his website. Anthony Barboza recommends the work of Bill Brandt. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Diego James Robles is a photojournalist who has recently launched his career as a staff photographer at the Denver Post. He discovered photography while in the Army and serving in Kosovo where he was in infantry. He newly discovered passion for photography led him to attend Ohio University where he recently graduated from the School of Visual Communication. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website. Diego James Robles recommends the work of Peter Hoffman. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Moshe & Eddie Brakha are a father and son team that bring two generations of experience and passion to their commercial and fine-art work. Moshe birthed his career documenting the punk movement beginning in the seventies and Eddie is in the midst of his own blossoming career as both a photographer and filmmaker. Their duo provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the importance of collaboration in photography. You can discover more of their work by visiting their website. Moshe Brakha recommends the work of Alexander Rodchenko.Eddie Brakha recommends the work of Guy Bourdin.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via