On this episode of The Life of PHYS Podcast, I’m sitting down with photographer, traveler, and wave chaser Daniel Alberdeston.

Daniel’s story is one I really connect with. At the center of it all is something simple, a camera that has always been there. From disposable film cameras to digital systems, Daniel has carried a camera with him for as long as he can remember. For him, it’s never really been about the gear. It’s about capturing the moment before it’s gone.

Alongside photography, Daniel has spent much of his life in the ocean as a dedicated bodyboarder, and that deep connection to the water naturally evolved into a passion for surf photography.

Anyone who has ever tried to photograph the ocean knows it’s not easy. Timing, patience, and a deep respect for the power of the water all come into play.

His work has connected with brands and publications across the surf world, including Wave Riding Vehicles, WAXD Magazine, and most recently Session Magazine Issue No. 10, Summer 2025. He also works closely with tools made for photographers who are willing to step directly into the action, including SPL Water Housings in San Diego.

In this conversation we talk about travel, chasing waves, photography, and the mindset it takes to keep creating over the long haul. We also talk about the connection between the ocean and creativity, and why some photographers are always pulled back to the water with a camera in hand.

Because at the end of the day, photography and wave riding share something in common.You can’t force it.

You have to be patient.You have to be present.And when the moment comes… you have to be ready.

This is The Life of PHYS Podcast.

Photography Heals Your Soul.

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What happens when twenty years of cinematic storytelling meets the real, unscripted human experience?

In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, Tyson sits down with Los Angeles–based portrait and documentary photographer Afonso Salcedo. Before stepping into still photography, Afonso spent two decades as a Lighting and Compositing Artist at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, helping craft the emotional atmosphere behind films like Toy Story 3, WALL-E, Encanto, and Moana 2. Today, he brings that same cinematic mindset into the world of portraiture and documentary storytelling.

Afonso’s philosophy, which he calls “The Architecture of Light,” is rooted in the belief that light is more than a technical tool. It is where emotion lives inside the frame. His work focuses on making the technical invisible so the human story can lead.

In this conversation, we explore the transition from Hollywood to still photography, how cinematic lighting shapes emotional storytelling, and why connection matters more than perfection. Afonso shares powerful insights on building trust with subjects, creating intentional portraits, and documenting real stories—from the 545-mile AIDS/LifeCycle journey to recovery efforts in Haiti and life across Portugal.

This episode is about presence, craft, curiosity, and the deeper purpose behind photography. If you’ve ever wondered how light, storytelling, and human connection intersect, this conversation will change how you see both your work and the people in front of your lens.

Photography Heals Your Soul.

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• Portraits with intention and creating space for authenticity
• Documentary storytelling with curiosity and respect
• Building trust and connection with subjects
• The role of light in shaping emotion
• Finding purpose and meaning through photography

This episode is a reminder that photography is not just about capturing people. It is about revealing them.

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On this very special episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I sit down with photographer Jens Ochlich to celebrate two years of this show, this community, and the incredible journey we’ve built together.

Episode 93 marks a huge milestone. What started as a simple idea rooted in the belief that photography heals your soul has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined. Over the past two years, this podcast has become a platform for honest conversations, deep storytelling, and meaningful connections with creatives, entrepreneurs, and individuals from all walks of life who share a common thread of resilience, purpose, and passion.

And it feels only right to mark this moment with a conversation that embodies everything this show stands for.

Growing up in West Germany and now calling California home for the past sixteen years, Jens brings a perspective shaped by two very different worlds. Coming from Central Europe, where cities and settlements often date back hundreds or even thousands of years, he developed a deep appreciation for history, permanence, and the slow evolution of place. His hometown, now officially over 750 years old, stands in stark contrast to the rapidly expanding and constantly shifting environments of the American West.

That contrast has become the foundation of his creative voice.

Rather than focusing on iconic skylines or postcard locations, Jens is drawn to the fringes of cities—the in-between spaces where civilization meets open land. He is fascinated by the strict demarcation lines between order and chaos, permanence and impermanence. From forgotten alleyways and sun-baked asphalt to discarded furniture and the flotsam of a consuming society, his images capture a visual archaeology of modern life. These environments, bleached by the relentless Southern California sun, become both subject and metaphor, revealing the quiet tension between progress and decay.

A central theme in his work is Americana, often explored through the timeless presence of classic American cars. For Jens, these vehicles are more than objects. They are symbols of a dream, a cultural mythology that shaped his imagination growing up in West Germany through American films and television. His photography reflects both nostalgia and curiosity, documenting the America he once envisioned and the one he now experiences firsthand.

In this conversation, we talk about identity, belonging, and how photography becomes a bridge between past and present. We explore how place shapes perspective, how memory influences creativity, and why the spaces we overlook often hold the deepest stories.

Thank you to every single person who has listened, supported, shared, and believed in this journey over the past two years. This community means more to me than words can express, and this is only the beginning.

If you’ve ever felt drawn to the quiet moments, the overlooked corners, and the deeper meaning behind why we create, this episode is for you.

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Nick Spector is a Toronto-based street photographer whose work spans fashion, portraiture, documentary, corporate, and wedding photography, but it’s on the street where his most personal work lives.

After more than a decade working as a semi-professional photographer, Nick’s street photography practice has become a space for self-exploration, challenge, and creative growth. It’s a slower, more intentional way of working and one rooted in observation, patience, and learning how to see more clearly over time.

Nick’s street photography has been exhibited in group shows in Toronto and internationally, including a recent exhibition as part of the inaugural Montreal Street Photography Festival. His work has also been published in Find Rangers Magazine and Low Quality Film Society’s Black & White and Street issues.

In 2025, Nick self-published his first zine, Only Child, marking a meaningful step in taking ownership of his creative voice. In February 2026, he’ll release a new self-published project, Sketchbook: Japan, created from images made during a two-week trip to Japan in October 2025.

This was Nick’s fifth visit to Japan, and Sketchbook: Japan reflects on the power of returning to the same place with new perspective. Rather than documenting a destination, the project explores process and how familiarity can uncover new challenges, deepen intention, and lead to lasting creative growth.

In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I sit down with Nick Spector to talk about street photography as a personal practice, self-publishing zines, revisiting meaningful places, and why staying committed to the process often matters more than chasing outcomes.

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On this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I sit down with Matt Day, a photographer and YouTuber whose black-and-white documentary work has inspired a global community of creators.

Matt and I connected instantly through shared loves, skateboarding, creativity, and the realities of loss and over the course of our 90-minute conversation, that connection turned into a genuine friendship. This wasn’t a surface-level discussion. It was an honest, thoughtful exchange about life, work, and the long road of creative practice.

For more than two decades, Matt has built a life around storytelling through his lens. Based in Chillicothe, Ohio, his work focuses on documenting everyday life with intention—quiet moments, familiar places, and the people closest to him. His photography isn’t about trends or algorithms. It’s about paying attention.

Matt began his career photographing weddings, events, and corporate work before intentionally shifting toward a more personal and fulfilling creative path. Today, his focus is almost entirely on documentary and portrait projects, while sharing that journey with his audience through his YouTube channel, now a trusted space for honest conversations about film photography, storytelling, and creative growth.

His collaborations with brands like Leica Camera, Hasselblad, Fujifilm, and Polaroid reflect a craft-first philosophy rooted in process, patience, and purpose.

Chillicothe isn’t just where Matt lives, it’s inseparable from his work. The town, the people, and the rhythms of daily life are woven deeply into his images. He has published several photo books, including Friend of Mine and Surveyor, both exploring memory, time, and human connection through his signature black-and-white imagery.

Beyond photography, Matt is a husband, father, skateboarder, former sandblaster, and current woodworker, proof that creativity doesn’t live in isolation. It lives inside real life.

This conversation isn’t just about photography. It’s about slowing down, honoring the ordinary, and building a creative life rooted in meaning. Matt’s approach is a reminder that some of the most powerful stories are found by staying close to home and paying attention to what’s already there.

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Krystle Wright is a pioneering Australian adventure photographer and director known for capturing some of the world’s most extreme environments and athletes from perspectives few dare to attempt.

Her work spans all seven continents and more than 55 countries, from the Australian outback to Antarctica and has been published in National Geographic, Outside Magazine, GQ, The Times, Red Bull, and The Huffington Post.

Krystle has appeared on the National Geographic series Photographer and is the winner of the 2023 Red Bull Illume, one of the most prestigious awards in action and adventure photography.

In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, Krystle shares what it takes to work at the edge of human performance, the psychology of risk, and how she tells raw, physical stories through both stills and film. We talk about fear, preparation, trust, and the mindset required to operate in environments where failure is not an option.

This is a conversation about adventure photography, resilience, creative obsession, and the true cost and reward ,of committing to the pursuit of extraordinary stories.

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Amy Horowitz is a New York City–based street photographer whose work transforms everyday public spaces into powerful, human stories.

Any Studied at the International Center of Photography (ICP), Amy has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary street and documentary photography, with her work exhibited and awarded internationally across major photography festivals and institutions.

In 2025, she released her debut photobook, A Walk in the Park?, published by Schilt Publishing, a long-form portrait project created in and around Washington Square Park in New York City. The book explores young adulthood, identity, vulnerability, and presence through quiet, deeply observed portraits made over time. The project has received widespread international recognition, including honors from LensCulture, Head On Photo Festival, Paris International Street Photography Awards, Women Street Photographers, Brussels Street Photography Festival, and many more.

In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, we talk about:

• ​The making of A Walk in the Park? and the journey from project to photobook
• ​Long-term documentary and street photography projects
• ​Photographing strangers with empathy and trust
• ​The role of patience and presence in meaningful photography
• ​Navigating exhibitions, awards, and international recognition
• ​Staying grounded while your work gains momentum

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation about building work slowly, paying attention, and using photography to better understand people, public space, and ourselves.

If you’re interested in street photography, documentary photography, photobooks, portrait projects, or long-term creative work, this episode offers deep insight into both the artistic and human side of the process.

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In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, host Tyson Martin sits down with Los Angeles–based photographer and former cinematographer Dennys Ilic, a world-class portrait artist whose work bridges Hollywood, cinema, and deeply human storytelling.

With a background in cinematography, including shooting the multi-award-winning film Face to Face and lensing the first digital feature film in India. Dennys has spent the last 18+ years building an extraordinary career as a professional photographer working across film, television, editorial, and music.

Dennys is best known for his edgy, soulful portraits of some of the most recognizable faces in the world, including Daniel Radcliffe, Jason Momoa, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Keanu Reeves, Ryan Reynolds, Glenn Close, Cindy Crawford, Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Rosario Dawson, Lawrence Fishburne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Hart, and many more. For five years, he photographed Daniel Radcliffe for Warner Bros, creating covers and editorial imagery used across hundreds of international publications tied to the Harry Potter franchise and beyond.

His work has been commissioned by Warner Bros, Netflix, CBS, HBO, People Magazine, Vogue Italia, GOOP, HGTV, McLaren Automotive, and major music artists including Seal, Alanis Morissette, AJ McLean, Lance Bass, and Shinedown.

Beyond commercial success, Dennys is a published fine art photographer with five hardcover photography books, and a Star Trek Discovery coffee-table book currently in development. In 2017, he was invited to exhibit at the iconic Leica Gallery Los Angeles, where his show still holds the attendance record as of 2024. His iconic image Entwined was also selected for Leica’s 2023 International Photographic Auction in Vienna.

In this conversation, we explore:

• ​The transition from cinematography to photography
• ​What makes a truly honest portrait
• ​The reality of photographing celebrities
• ​Longevity and survival in creative industries
• ​Protecting your artistic voice inside commercial work
• ​Building a career that lasts decades

This episode is a deep dive into celebrity portrait photography, creative longevity, artistic integrity, and the human side of Hollywood image-making.

If you’re a photographer, filmmaker, or creative searching for insight into building meaningful, long-term work, this conversation will resonate.

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On this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I’m joined by photographer, videographer, and YouTuber Brandon Talbot a creator who has been openly sharing his photography journey for years while, in his own words, making “incredibly adequate videos for the internet.”

Before photography, Brandon was a former professional volleyball player, NASM Master Trainer, and jiu-jitsu competitor and he brings that same growth mindset, discipline, and long-term thinking into his creative practice. His enthusiasm for learning and improving is infectious.

Brandon is also open about being one of the millions of people living with depression, and in this conversation we talk honestly and responsibly about creativity, identity, consistency, and what it means to keep building even when things feel heavy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• ​Transitioning from athletics to a creative life
• ​Developing a growth mindset in photography
• ​Falling in love with prints and physical media
• ​Building long-term projects instead of chasing quick wins
• ​Discipline, consistency, and showing up for the work

This is a conversation about patience, persistence, and learning to play the long game, both in art and in life.

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In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, we sit down with Bryanna Bradley, a Tofino-based surf and outdoor photographer whose work captures the raw beauty, energy, and emotion of sport, nature, and human connection both in and out of the water.

Professionally trained as a photojournalist, Bryanna’s creative path has evolved into surf and wedding photography, while keeping documentary storytelling at its core. Her images are shaped by natural light, contrasting color, genuine laughter, and the small, fleeting moments that define real experience. At the heart of her work is a people-first approach rooted in presence, emotion, and authenticity.

Bryanna’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. After experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI), she embarked on a life-changing hike along the Continental Divide Trail, an experience that reshaped her relationship with photography, nature, and purpose. That chapter led her to cold-water surf photography in Tofino, British Columbia, and a renewed commitment to meaningful, honest storytelling.

Her story is powerfully documented in the film Let Me Chase This Dream, and her work continues to inspire others through emotionally rich imagery that explores healing, perseverance, and the connection between humans and the natural world.

This conversation explores creativity after trauma, the healing power of nature, documentary photography beyond journalism, and what it means to keep chasing the work that feels true.

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