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- Ep 104 - Nolis Anderson: Leaving Medicine, Following Creativity & Trusting the Path
What happens when you walk away from a successful career to follow a creative calling?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Chicago-based photographer Nolis Anderson, a visual storyteller whose work explores culture, identity, community, and the human experience.
Before becoming a full-time photographer, Nolis earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Chicago State University and built a career in medicine. From the outside, it looked like a stable and successful path. But deep down, he knew something was missing.
Faced with a difficult decision, Nolis chose to leave the security of his profession behind and pursue photography full-time.
Over the last decade, that leap of faith has evolved into an extraordinary career. His documentary and editorial work has earned recognition from some of the world's most respected brands and publications, including Nike, Apple, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone.
In This Episode:
• Leaving a career in medicine to pursue photography
• Taking creative risks and trusting the unknown
• Building a successful career in documentary and editorial photography
• Working with Nike, Apple, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone
• Documenting culture, identity, and community
• Photographing Barack Obama's farewell speech in Chicago
• The importance of storytelling through photography
• Finding purpose through creative work
• Staying grounded while building a professional career
Featured Clients & Publications:
• Nike
• Apple
• The New York Times
• Rolling Stone
Visit Nolis:
Instagram: @nolis
Threads: @nolis
Web: www.nolisanderson.com
Studio:
Instagram: @southfacingwindows
Threads: @southfacingwindows
Web: www.southfacingwindows.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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1 hr 12 min - Ep 103 - Dan Tamarkin On Leica History, Collecting Cameras, and the Culture of Photography
To launch this new era, I sit down with Dan Tamarkin, owner of Tamarkin Camera and the Rangefinder Gallery in Chicago, one of the most respected Leica-focused galleries and camera showrooms in the world.
Photography has been part of Dan's life from the very beginning.
His father, Stan Tamarkin, founded Tamarkin Camera in 1971 from their family home in New Haven, Connecticut. After taking over the family business in 2010, Dan relocated the company to Chicago, where he expanded it into both Tamarkin Camera and the Rangefinder Gallery, creating a destination for photographers, collectors, and Leica enthusiasts from around the world.
But Dan's story extends far beyond cameras.
Trained as a writer and linguistic ethnographer at the University of Illinois Chicago, he has also worked as a theatrical lighting designer, educator, performer, and storyteller. Those experiences shaped a lifelong fascination with light, shadow, observation, and the ways visual stories connect people.
In This Episode:
• The launch of The P.H.Y.S Podcast
• Growing up inside the Tamarkin Camera family business
• The history and culture of Leica cameras
• Taking over and evolving a family legacy
• Building Tamarkin Camera and the Rangefinder Gallery in Chicago
• Collecting cameras versus using cameras
• Why physical galleries still matter in a digital world
• Film photography, digital photography, and the Leica experience
• Building community through photography
• Why photography continues to connect generations
Visit Dan:
Instagram: @tamarkin_camera
Threads: @tamarkin_camera
Web: www.tamarkin.com
YouTube: @TamarkinCamera
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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1 hr 31 min - Ep 102 - Caleb Knueven: Skateboarding, Filmmaking & The Pull of Analog Photography
How many creative careers begin with a skateboard and a video camera?
Like many kids growing up around skateboarding, Caleb initially wanted to be the one landing tricks. But around the age of twelve, he realized something important: while some of his friends were progressing faster on their boards, he had discovered another way to contribute to the culture.
He picked up a video camera.
Officially, it was supposed to be for filming his younger brother's soccer games. In reality, it quickly became a tool for making skate videos with friends, documenting sessions, and learning how stories could be told through moving images.
Those early skate edits sparked something much bigger.
That path eventually led him to the University of Kansas, where he studied film and theatre before discovering a passion for visual effects. That passion opened the door to Los Angeles and a position with Stargate Studios, where he worked in VFX and gained experience as an On-Set VFX Supervisor.
In This Episode:
• How skateboarding led Caleb into filmmaking
• Creating skate videos as a teenager
• Learning storytelling through short films
• Studying film and theatre at the University of Kansas
• Working in visual effects and filmmaking in Los Angeles
• Life at Stargate Studios and working as an On-Set VFX Supervisor
• Discovering analog photography and film cameras
• Building the Bad Flashes YouTube channel
• The relationship between tools, creativity, and storytelling
• Why curiosity remains the foundation of creative growth
Visit Caleb:
Instagram: @calebknueven
Threads: @calebknueven
Web: www.calebknueven.com
YouTube: @BadFlashes
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
Fotophase.org
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1 hr 5 min - Ep 101 - Jillian Brown: Resilience, Wilderness & The Healing Power of Nature
What happens when the wilderness becomes more than a place to explore?
What happens when it becomes a place to heal?
Jillian's story is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation.
Raised on a small island in Northwestern Ontario, she grew up surrounded by wildlife, forests, and water. After receiving her first camera as a young girl, she began documenting the natural world around her, unknowingly laying the foundation for a lifelong relationship with photography and storytelling.
Following an abusive relationship, Jillian found herself homeless and living in a tent while navigating the challenges of PTSD. During one of the most difficult chapters of her life, she returned to the place that had always grounded her: nature.
Since then, Jillian has pushed herself into some of the most challenging environments imaginable. She became the first Canadian woman to paddle across America and completed a world-first expedition paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
In This Episode:
• Growing up on an island in Northwestern Ontario
• Discovering photography through nature and wildlife
• Moving to British Columbia in search of adventure
• Finding healing through nature during difficult times
• Living with PTSD and rebuilding through the outdoors
• Becoming the first Canadian woman to paddle across America
• Completing a world-first Grand Canyon expedition
• Photography as a tool for connection and storytelling
• The relationship between mental health and the natural world
• Inspiring others to reconnect with nature and themselves
Visit Jillian:
Instagram: @jillianbrownphotography
Threads: @jillianbrownphotography
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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1 hr 8 min - Ep 100 - Scott Evans, Cinematic Storytelling & 100 Conversations About Photography
Episode 100 of The P.H.Y.S Podcast is more than a milestone.
It's a celebration of a simple belief that started this entire journey:
For this special milestone episode, I sit down with photographer, filmmaker, and art director Scott Evans.
Based in California's Bay Area and originally from Santa Cruz, Scott's work blends cinematic storytelling with portrait and fashion photography, creating images that feel both timeless and deeply atmospheric.
After studying photography and earning a degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Scott spent several years in Portland, Oregon, refining both his creative voice and his understanding of storytelling. Today, his work reflects a lifelong fascination with cinema, narrative, and the emotional power of visual imagery.
Influenced by filmmakers, westerns, and photographic legends such as Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, and Richard Avedon, Scott approaches photography as world-building. His images invite viewers into moments where imagination and reality intersect, creating photographs that feel like frames pulled from an unwritten film.
In This Episode:
• Celebrating 100 episodes of The P.H.Y.S Podcast
• Scott's journey from Santa Cruz to the Bay Area creative community
• The influence of cinema on his photography
• Fashion and portrait photography as storytelling tools
• Inspiration from Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, and Richard Avedon
• Why Scott chooses the Leica M system
• The value of slowing down and pre-visualizing photographs
• Building a creative career through persistence and curiosity
• Creating images that blend atmosphere, emotion, and narrative
Visit Scott:
Instagram: @sf.evans
Threads: @sf.evans
Web: www.sfevans.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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1 hr 14 min - Ep 99 - Liz Rosa: Movement, Timeless Beauty & Creating With Intention
What gives a photograph a sense of timelessness?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Vancouver-based multidisciplinary artist and photographer Liz Rosa, whose work blends movement, emotion, and elegance into imagery that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Working across both digital and analog photography, Liz has developed a distinctive visual language inspired by old-world aesthetics, the natural world, and the expressive power of movement. Her photographs often feel cinematic and poetic, balancing modern fashion and portraiture with a deeper sense of emotion and story.
Movement plays a central role in the way she sees, directs, and creates. Drawing from her own love of dance and physical expression, she approaches photography as something fluid and alive, creating images that feel natural rather than posed, emotional rather than performative.
Her work often explores themes of femininity, beauty, connection, and presence, resulting in photographs that feel authentic and enduring.
In This Episode:
• Liz's journey as a multidisciplinary artist and photographer
• Working between analog film and digital photography
• How dance and movement influence her creative process
• Finding inspiration through nature and old-world aesthetics
• Building a visual language rooted in emotion and authenticity
• Collaborating with conscious brands and creatives
• Creating timeless imagery in a fast-moving digital world
• Fashion, portraiture, and visual storytelling
• Developing a sustainable and meaningful creative practice
Featured Publications:
• Vogue UK
• Elle
• L'Officiel
• Marie Claire
• Schön! Magazine
• Contributor Magazine
• Nasty Magazine
• Mother Muse
Visit Liz:
Instagram: @lizrosa
Threads: @lizrosa
Web: www.lizrosa.com
La Arca Studio
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Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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53 min - Ep 98 - Hailey Elise: Professional Mountain Bike Athlete and Action Sports Photographer
On Episode 98 of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Hailey Elise, a professional mountain bike athlete, photographer, and filmmaker whose life is built around adventure, creativity, and the outdoors.
Raised in the mountains surrounding Vancouver, British Columbia, Hailey developed a deep connection to nature, exploration, and pushing her limits. That passion eventually led her to Whistler, where mountain biking and visual storytelling became the foundation of her career.
What makes Hailey's perspective unique is that she lives the stories she documents. As both a professional athlete and an award-winning photographer, she understands the terrain, timing, commitment, and risk behind every image she creates. Her work has been recognized through competitions including Deep Summer, Red Bull Illume, and Dirt Diaries, which she won in 2025.
Before entering the world of action sports photography, Hailey spent her university years shooting fashion photography and running a fashion blog. Over time, her passion shifted toward the mountains, the bike community, and the outdoor spaces that continue to inspire her work today.
In This Episode:
• Growing up in the mountains of British Columbia
• Finding photography through fashion and creative storytelling
• Transitioning into mountain bike and adventure photography
• Living and creating in Whistler
• Winning Dirt Diaries 2025
• Competing in Deep Summer and Red Bull Illume
• The unique perspective of being both athlete and photographer
• The importance of collaboration in creative work
• Adventure, creativity, and lifelong growth
Visit Hailey:
Instagram: @haileyelisee
Web: www.haileyelise.ca
2025 Dirt Diaries Winning Film
PayDirt
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
Fotophase.org
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1 hr 3 min - Ep 97 - Ben Horton: National Geographic, Conservation & Photography That Creates Change
Can a photograph change the world?
For Ben Horton, that question isn't theoretical. It's something he's spent his entire career proving.
For more than sixteen years, Ben has worked with National Geographic, creating stories across Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, China, Haiti, the Canadian Arctic, and remote coastlines throughout the Pacific and Central America. His work exists at the intersection of exploration, environmental conservation, documentary storytelling, and commercial production.
But what makes Ben's career remarkable isn't simply where he's traveled. It's the impact his work has created.
Early in his career, Ben led a photojournalism investigation on Cocos Island that exposed illegal shark poaching operations and traced the trade across international markets. The project was presented directly to the President of Costa Rica and contributed to the expansion of protected marine areas and national parks, helping safeguard critical ocean ecosystems.
In This Episode:
• Building a career with National Geographic
• Using photography to create real-world conservation impact
• The Cocos Island shark poaching investigation
• Documenting climate change in the Arctic
• Searching for Genghis Khan's tomb in Mongolia
• Hosting National Geographic's Extreme China
• Producing major commercial campaigns and editorial projects
• Balancing commercial work with meaningful storytelling
• Why immersion is essential to creating powerful photographs
• The responsibility of documenting places and stories that matter
Featured Recognition & Projects:
• National Geographic Explorer
• National Geographic Magazine
• Extreme China
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2025
• Baja Bound
• The Art of the Unseen
Visit Ben:
Instagram: @benhortonphoto
Web: www.benhorton.biz
Buy Baja Bound
Visit The Show:
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Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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58 min - Ep 96 - Ryan Aanderud: Street Photography, Community & The Power of Showing Up
What if photography isn't really about photographs?
What if it's about the relationships we build along the way?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Portland, Oregon–based street photographer Ryan Aanderud, whose work is a powerful reminder that photography can be an act of service, connection, and community.
Like many photographers, Ryan has carried a camera for most of his life. But over time, photography became something much bigger than making images. Today, his work exists at the intersection of street photography and community care.
When Ryan heads out with his Leica Q2 Monochrom, he's carrying more than a camera. Alongside it are food, clothing, first aid supplies, Narcan, and printed photographs that he returns to the people who trusted him enough to step in front of his lens.
His approach is rooted in respect and genuine human connection. Working exclusively with a 28mm lens means getting physically close to his subjects, a process that demands honesty, trust, and vulnerability from everyone involved.
The result is powerful black-and-white photography that highlights the dignity, humanity, and stories of people who are too often overlooked.
In This Episode:
• Ryan's journey into street photography
• How photography became a form of community service
• Building trust with the people he photographs
• Why human connection matters more than the image itself
• Working exclusively with a 28mm lens and the Leica Q2 Monochrom
• Returning prints to the people who share their stories
• Carrying food, clothing, medical supplies, and Narcan alongside his camera
• The relationship between empathy and photography
• Using creativity to give back to the community
Visit Ryan:
Instagram: @portrait_project.17
Web: www.1studio7.com
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Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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1 hr 29 min - Ep 95 - Daniel Alberdeston: Surf Photography, Wave Riding & Chasing Moments
What keeps photographers coming back to the ocean?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer, traveler, and wave chaser Daniel Alberdeston for a conversation about photography, bodyboarding, travel, and the pursuit of moments that can't be repeated.
Daniel's story is one that many photographers will relate to. At the center of it all has always been a camera. From disposable film cameras to modern digital systems, photography has been a constant companion throughout his life. But for Daniel, the camera has never been about the equipment itself. It's always been about preserving moments before they disappear.
Anyone who has spent time photographing the ocean understands the challenge. The conditions are constantly changing. Light shifts. Waves come and go. Timing becomes everything. Success often depends on patience, preparation, and a deep respect for the environment you're working within.
Daniel's work has been featured by brands and publications throughout the surf world, including Wave Riding Vehicles, WAXD Magazine, and Session Magazine Issue No. 10.
In This Episode:
• Growing up with a camera always close at hand
• The connection between bodyboarding and photography
• Finding a creative home in surf photography
• The challenges of photographing in and around the ocean
• Travel, exploration, and chasing waves around the world
• Working with Wave Riding Vehicles, WAXD Magazine, and Session Magazine
• Using SPL Water Housings to capture unique perspectives
• Patience, timing, and preparation in surf photography
• Why the ocean continues to inspire creativity
Visit Daniel:
Instagram: @daniel.alberdeston.photography
Threads: @daniel.alberdeston.photography
Web: www.danielalberdestonphotography.com
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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About The PHYS Podcast
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The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet. Hosted by Tyson Martin, the show features conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, adventurers, and…
storytellers from around the world. Through honest discussions on creativity, resilience, mental health, and the power of visual storytelling, each episode explores the stories behind the people who inspire us. Listened to in 107+ countries, The PHYS Podcast reminds us that creativity has the power to connect, heal, and transform lives.
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