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What does it take to create work that truly means something?
In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Ontario-based creative director, photographer, and filmmaker Kofi Yeboah for a conversation about creativity, culture, purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of meaningful storytelling.
Kofi shares how his experiences have shaped the way he approaches photography and filmmaking, why creating with intention matters more than chasing trends, and how developing your own perspective can become your greatest creative strength. Together, they explore the importance of building a body of work that reflects who you are, embracing your unique voice, and creating images that connect with people on a deeper, more human level.
This isn't a conversation about camera gear or technical perfection. It's about the stories we choose to tell, the responsibility that comes with documenting the world around us, and the power of creativity to inspire connection, empathy, and understanding.
Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, artist, or simply someone searching for a more intentional creative life, this episode offers an honest look at what it means to create work with purpose.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Building a meaningful body of creative work
• Photography and filmmaking as storytelling tools
• Creativity, culture, and identity
• Developing your own visual voice
• Creating with intention instead of following trends
• The importance of perspective and human connection
• Finding purpose through the creative process
Visit Kofi:
Instagram: @imkofiyeboah
Threads: @imkofiyeboah
YouTube: @KofiYeboah
Web: www.kythecreative.com
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
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YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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What draws someone to spend their life chasing forgotten roads, sleeping under the stars, riding strange bicycles, and documenting the world through a camera?
For Tucson-based photographer, writer, and bike touring advocate Spencer Harding, those pursuits have become a way of life.
A longtime contributing editor and writer for The Radavist, Spencer is widely recognized throughout the cycling and bikepacking communities for his distinctive film photography, adventurous spirit, and passion for unconventional bicycles. From the fixed-gear boom of early-2000s Los Angeles to riding a self-built tall bike across the country, Spencer has spent years exploring the world at a slower pace and finding stories in places most people pass by.
In this episode I sit down with Spencer as he shares his journey from discovering photography and bike culture to becoming one of the most respected visual storytellers in the cycling world. We discuss how adventure influences creativity, the lessons learned through bike touring, the enduring appeal of film photography, and why curiosity remains one of the most powerful tools a storyteller can possess.
In This Episode We Discuss:
• Spencer's journey into photography and cycling culture
• The fixed-gear movement and discovering bike touring
• Building and riding a tall bike across the country
• Film photography and visual storytelling
• Working with The Radavist
• Public lands and environmental awareness
• Creativity, exploration, and curiosity
• The value of slowing down and taking the long way home
Visit Spencer:
Instagram: @spencerjharding
Web: www.spencerjharding.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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What if a single photograph could tell an entire story?
For New York-based documentary and portrait photographer Niikai Wells, that's the goal every time he presses the shutter.
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with military veteran, photographer, and visual storyteller Niikai Wells for a conversation about photography, healing, creativity, and the power of human connection.
Niikai's journey into photography began during one of the most challenging periods of his life. While navigating PTSD and searching for a way to reconnect with himself and the world around him, he picked up a camera. What started as a therapeutic outlet soon evolved into a lifelong pursuit of documenting authentic human experiences and telling stories that resonate across cultures and generations.
At the center of his work is a simple belief: great photography isn't just about what something looks like, it's about what it means.
In This Episode:
• Photography as a tool for healing and personal growth
• Navigating PTSD through creativity
• Documentary and street photography
• The foundations of visual storytelling
• Building meaningful photographic narratives
• The creation of the Visual Storytelling Club
• Mentorship and learning from industry veterans
• Finding your voice as a photographer
• Creating photographs that stand the test of time
• Human connection and the responsibility of storytelling
Visit Niikai:
Instagram: @niikaiwells
Threads: @niikaiwells
Web: www.niikaiwells.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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In this episode I sit down with Trent Mitchell, one of Australia's most respected photographers, authors, and visual storytellers.
For more than two decades, Trent has been creating work that explores the relationship between people, landscape, culture, and the environments we shape and that shape us. Whether working in black and white or color, film or digital, his photography reveals the beauty, complexity, humor, and contradictions of the modern world with a style that is instantly recognizable.
His work has earned international acclaim, including winning the prestigious Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize, recognition from the International Photography Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, Head On, Australian Life Photography Awards, and exhibitions spanning Australia and Europe. In 2025, his celebrated project Australian Lustre was showcased in a solo exhibition at the Australian Embassy in Paris.
In This Episode We Discuss:
• Landscape photography and environmental storytelling
• Documentary photography and visual narratives
• Creating meaningful photobooks
• The making of Australian Lustre
• Leica cameras and photographic philosophy
• Film photography vs digital photography
• Long-term creative projects
• Photography exhibitions and publishing
• Australian culture and landscapes
• Creativity, observation, and finding your voice
Books by Trent Mitchell:
• Australian Lustre
• Inner Atlas
• Chasing the Curve: A Portrait of the Sea
• Above/Below
Visit Trent:
Instagram: @trentmitchelleditions
Web: www.trentmitchell.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with commercial and editorial photographer Shayd Johnson, a visual storyteller based on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast whose work is rooted in authentic connection, environmental storytelling, and a deep respect for the natural world.
Over the years, Shayd has traveled by air, land, and sea documenting the diverse landscapes and communities that make British Columbia one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. From flying above the Monashee Mountains to photographing along the rugged coastline of Ucluelet and participating in First Nations ceremonies on Northern Vancouver Island, his work reflects a profound connection to culture, place, and environmental stewardship.
At the heart of Shayd's photography is curiosity.
In This Episode:
• Building a career in commercial and editorial photography
• Life on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast
• Adventure and travel photography across Western Canada
• Storytelling through authentic imagery
• Photographing British Columbia's landscapes and communities
• Environmental conservation and stewardship
• Living in an isolated cabin during winter
• Finding inspiration through solitude and reflection
• Documenting remote communities and cultural experiences
• Why human connection is at the center of great photography
Visit Shayd:
Instagram: @shayd_johnson
Web: www.xshaydx.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
In this episode I sit down with photographer, educator, filmmaker, and writer Andy Mumford.
Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Andy has spent years exploring some of the world's most remarkable landscapes, building a career that combines travel, photography, education, and storytelling.
Growing up, Andy traveled extensively throughout Europe with his family. Those early experiences sparked a curiosity about the world that would eventually shape both his creative life and career. Today, that same curiosity continues to guide his photography, taking him to remote landscapes, unfamiliar cultures, and places that challenge the way he sees the world.
In This Episode:
• How childhood travel inspired a life of exploration
• Building a career as a photographer, educator, and filmmaker
• Travel photography and landscape storytelling
• The importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world
• Finding connection with landscapes and unfamiliar places
• Photography workshops and teaching others to see creatively
• Life in Lisbon and working around the world
• Collaborating with Fujifilm, DJI, Capture One, and Squarespace
• Creativity, curiosity, and personal growth
• Why photography is about more than making images
Visit Andy:
Instagram: @andymumfordphotography
Web: www.andymumford.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
Fotophase.org
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What started in a high school darkroom shooting 35mm and medium format film eventually evolved into a career documenting the people, places, and culture that define outdoor adventure. Around the same time she discovered photography, Izzy watched her first ski film and instantly fell in love with action sports storytelling—a passion that continues to shape her work today.
Based in Bend, Oregon, Izzy works as a freelance photographer and staff writer for POWDER Magazine, her work explores the human side of skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor culture, capturing the experiences, communities, and landscapes that make these sports so meaningful.
Over the years, her work has appeared alongside some of the most respected names in outdoor media, including Red Bull Media House, Teton Gravity Research, FREESKIER Magazine, Sweet Protection, Outdoor Research, Hyperlite, Ripton Co., Curious Creatures, Trails Magazine, and Jackson Hole Snowboarder Magazine.
In This Episode:
• Discovering photography through film and the darkroom
• Falling in love with ski films and action sports culture
• Building a career as both a photographer and writer
• Working with athletes, brands, and publications
• Life as a staff writer for POWDER Magazine
• Visual storytelling in skiing and mountain biking
• The realities of freelancing in the outdoor industry
• Finding your creative voice and perspective
• The importance of authenticity in adventure storytelling
• Why passion remains at the center of meaningful work
Visit Izzy:
Instagram: @izzylidsky
Threads: @izzylidsky
Web: www.izzylidskyart.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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Fotophase.org
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In this episode I sit down with adventure, lifestyle, and extreme sports photographer Natalie Carriere.
Natalie specializes in creating powerful visual stories for athletes, brands, events, and outdoor organizations, working in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. From remote alpine productions and backcountry expeditions to major sporting events and commercial campaigns, her photography is built on a deep understanding of movement, environment, and authentic human experience.
What makes Natalie's perspective unique is that she doesn't just photograph adventure, she lives it.
As a skier, snowboarder, and mountain biker, she spends much of her time in the same environments she documents. That firsthand experience allows her to anticipate moments, understand the athletes she works with, and create imagery that feels genuine, dynamic, and deeply connected to the outdoors.
In This Episode:
• Building a career in adventure and commercial photography
• Photographing athletes in fast-paced outdoor environments
• Storytelling through movement, light, and landscape
• Working with brands, events, and production teams
• The realities of remote shoots and alpine productions
• Creativity under pressure and adapting to changing conditions
• The connection between being an athlete and a photographer
• Developing a professional workflow from concept to delivery
• Finding your visual voice in a competitive industry
• Why authentic storytelling matters more than ever
Visit Natalie:
Instagram: @nataliecarriere
Web: www.nataliecarriere.ca
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
Fotophase.org
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In this episode I sit down with photographer, filmmaker, writer, and creative director Megan Costello, a visual storyteller whose work captures the intersection of surf culture, adventure, creativity, and human connection.
Based on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Megan has built an impressive career documenting the people, places, and cultures that exist around the ocean. Through both photography and filmmaking, she has created powerful visual stories that take audiences into the worlds of big-wave surfing, travel, women's surf and skate culture, and life lived close to the water.
Her work has been commissioned by global brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, SisstrEvolution, and SKECHERS, while her editorial photography and writing have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Vogue, Surfer Magazine, Outside Magazine, The Inertia
In This Episode
• Megan's journey into photography and filmmaking
• Building a career as a visual storyteller
• Documenting big-wave surfing in Hawaii and Australia
• Women in surf and skate culture
• Life on Oahu's North Shore
• Founding Avalanche Vocals Productions
• Working with brands like Quiksilver, Billabong, SisstrEvolution, and SKECHERS
• Editorial storytelling for major publications
• Creativity, travel, and finding inspiration
• The importance of human connection in photography and film
Featured Publications & Clients
• The New York Times
• Vogue
• Surfer Magazine
• Outside Magazine
• The Inertia
• Quiksilver
• Billabong
• SisstrEvolution
• SKECHERS
Visit Megan
Instagram: @megancostellophoto
Web: www.avalanchevocals.com
Sunnwaves Creative
Instagram: @sunnwaveshq
Web: www.sunnwavescreative.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
Fotophase.org
Dedicated to revealing the transformational nature of photography and the arts through NeuroArts, helping people connect, reflect, and discover new stories about themselves, their communities, and the world around them.
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Kimberley Kufaas: Vancouver Island, Ancestry & Stories Rooted in Place
In this episode I sit down with Vancouver Island photographer and storyteller Kimberley Kufaas.
With more than a decade behind the lens, Kimberley has built a body of work shaped by the rugged landscapes, changing weather, and deep sense of place that define Canada's West Coast. Born and raised on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, her photography is influenced by her First Nations roots in Kwakiutl territory, along with her Métis and Scandinavian heritage.
Whether photographing windswept beaches, storm-driven coastlines, outdoor adventures, or intimate human moments, Kimberley's work is grounded in authenticity. Her images embrace the beauty of imperfect conditions and celebrate the stories that emerge when people allow themselves to be fully present.
Blending lifestyle, adventure, and documentary influences, she creates photographs that feel honest, emotional, and deeply connected to the environments where they are made.
In This Episode:
• Growing up on Vancouver Island's rugged northern coast
• How Kwakiutl, Métis, and Scandinavian heritage influence her work
• The role of culture and ancestry in visual storytelling
• Finding inspiration in the landscapes of the West Coast
• Lifestyle and adventure photography rooted in authenticity
• Embracing unpredictable weather and imperfect conditions
• Capturing real emotion and meaningful human connection
• The importance of place in shaping creative perspective
• Building a career through storytelling and trust
Visit Kimberley:
Instagram: @westcoastlife
Threads: @westcoastlife
Web: www.kimberlykufass.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
Fotophase.org
Dedicated to revealing the transformational nature of photography and the arts through NeuroArts, helping people connect, reflect, and discover new stories about themselves, their communities, and the world around them.
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The P.H.Y.S Podcast exists because of listeners like you.
Every contribution helps us continue sharing meaningful stories from photographers, artists, filmmakers, and creative thinkers from around the world.
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