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What happens when you stop chasing photographs and start paying attention to the moments unfolding right in front of you?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back Raheem Nelson for a conversation about creativity, patience, and the ongoing process of developing a photographic voice.
Since his first appearance on the podcast, Raheem has continued to evolve as a photographer by focusing on what matters most: showing up consistently, trusting the process, and allowing his work to develop naturally over time.
Known for his thoughtful approach to storytelling, Raheem creates photographs that feel lived-in rather than manufactured. His images are rooted in observation, emotion, and a deep respect for the people, places, and moments he documents. Rather than chasing trends or quick results, he has committed himself to long-term projects and a more intentional creative practice.
In a culture driven by speed and constant visibility, Raheem's work offers a different perspective—one centered on patience, presence, and the belief that meaningful photography is built slowly through attention and care.
In This Episode:
• Raheem's creative evolution since his first appearance on the show
• Developing a deeper relationship with photography over time
• The value of patience and consistency in creative work
• Long-term documentary projects and personal storytelling
• Navigating self-doubt and creative uncertainty
• Why slowing down often leads to stronger photographs
• Building a process rooted in curiosity and observation
• Resisting external pressure and comparison
• Creating meaningful work beyond metrics and validation
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Web: www.raheemnelson.com
YouTube: @RaheemNelson
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What if growth as a photographer has less to do with making better images and more to do with learning how to see?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back Jonathan Pitts-Wiley for a thoughtful conversation about creative growth, long-term commitment, and the quiet discipline required to build meaningful work over time.
Since his first appearance on the podcast, Jonathan has continued refining both his photographic voice and his relationship with the creative process. Rather than focusing on immediate results, recognition, or external validation, his work has become increasingly rooted in consistency, curiosity, and a deeper awareness of the world around him.
His approach reflects an understanding that photography is not simply about producing images. It's about observation, presence, and developing the patience to allow ideas, projects, and perspectives to evolve naturally.
In this follow-up conversation, we explore what has changed since we last spoke, from creative mindset and personal growth to the realities of sustaining a meaningful photographic practice in an increasingly fast-paced world.
Together, we discuss long-term projects, uncertainty, creative resilience, and the value of trusting a process that often unfolds slowly and quietly.
In This Episode:
• Jonathan's creative evolution since his first appearance on the show
• Developing a deeper relationship with photography over time
• The importance of patience, curiosity, and consistency
• Building meaningful long-term projects
• Navigating uncertainty and creative self-doubt
• Learning to trust the process rather than chase outcomes
• The role of observation and presence in photography
• Creating work beyond metrics, attention, and validation
• Why honest photography often develops slowly
Visit Jonathan:
Instagram:@jpittswiley
Threads:@jpittswiley
Web:www.jpittswiley.com
Vanta Guild:
Instagram:@thevantaguild
Mixed Magic Theatre:
Instagram:@mmt560
Web:www.mmtri.org
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What does it take to create meaningful work in a world constantly demanding attention?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back photographer Larry Everage for a conversation about growth, authenticity, and the responsibility that comes with documenting culture.
Since his first appearance on the podcast, Larry has continued to build a body of work rooted in patience, trust, and long-term storytelling. Whether documenting everyday life in New Orleans or working alongside some of the most influential figures in music and culture, his approach remains the same: show up, build relationships, and let the story unfold naturally.
Larry's photography exists at the intersection of documentary storytelling and cultural history. His work is known for its honesty, restraint, and deep respect for the people and communities he photographs. That perspective has allowed him to create meaningful images both in his personal documentary projects and while working within culturally significant spaces alongside artists such as Wu-Tang Clan.
In this follow-up conversation, we explore what has evolved since we last spoke, creatively, professionally, and personally. We discuss the importance of trust, the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a fast-moving industry, and why some of the most important work happens away from the spotlight.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Larry's creative evolution since his first appearance on the show
• The importance of patience and trust in documentary photography
• Working within culturally significant spaces and communities
• Photographing artists while maintaining authenticity and respect
• Lessons learned from documenting music and culture
• Sustaining long-term photography projects
• Balancing cultural relevance with personal integrity
• Why meaningful work is built through consistency and connection
• The role of photography in preserving history and community
Visit Larry:
Instagram: @larryeverage
Threads: @larryeverage
Web: www.larryeverage.com
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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Fotophase.org
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What happens when you stop chasing photographs and start paying attention to the process itself?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back photographer Michael Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, patience, and the evolution that happens when you commit to the work for the long haul.
Since his first appearance on the podcast, Michael has continued to refine not only his photography, but his relationship with creativity itself. His approach has become less about results and recognition and more about presence, consistency, and showing up with curiosity day after day.
In a culture that often celebrates speed, visibility, and constant output, Michael's work offers a different perspective. One rooted in patience, observation, and the understanding that meaningful photographs—and meaningful creative lives are built over time.
Together, we explore what has changed since our first conversation, how long-term projects continue to shape his vision, and why learning to trust the quiet moments between photographs can be one of the most important lessons a creative person learns.
In This Episode:
• How Michael's creative perspective has evolved over time
• The value of patience and consistency in photography
• Long-term projects and building meaningful work slowly
• Navigating self-doubt and creative uncertainty
• Learning to trust the process rather than the outcome
• The importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world
• Finding purpose beyond external validation
• Photography as a practice of awareness and presence
• Why the quiet moments often matter most
This is a conversation about growth, persistence, and developing a deeper relationship with your creative work.
Whether you're a photographer, artist, writer, or someone navigating your own creative journey, Michael's perspective is a reminder that lasting work is rarely built overnight. It is built through patience, intention, and a willingness to keep showing up.
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Instagram: @mk.photomedia
Threads: @mk.photomedia
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What happens when you stop searching for photographs somewhere else and begin paying closer attention to where you already are?
I welcome back photographer Ben Tobin for a deeper conversation about place, presence, and the power of long-term storytelling.
Based in Spokane, Washington, Ben has continued to develop a body of work rooted in community, documenting the people, neighborhoods, and everyday moments that often go unnoticed. His photography isn't about chasing destinations or trends. It's about commitment, observation, and building a deeper relationship with the place he calls home.
Since his first appearance on the podcast, Ben's approach has evolved through patience and consistency. His work explores the quiet details, overlooked spaces, and subtle human connections that reveal the true character of a community over time.
In a world that often celebrates constant movement, Ben's photography reminds us that meaningful stories can be found right outside our front door.
In this conversation, we explore creativity, documentary photography, community, and the value of slowing down enough to truly see what's around us.
In This Episode:
• Ben's continued journey documenting Spokane, Washington
• The importance of photographing where you live
• How long-term projects shape both creativity and perspective
• Building trust with your environment and community
• Finding meaningful stories in everyday moments
• Resisting creative pressure and comparison
• The role of patience and consistency in documentary photography
• Why local storytelling matters now more than ever
• Photography as a practice of presence and connection
This is a conversation about community, observation, and the rewards of committing to a place over time.
Whether you're a photographer, storyteller, or creative looking for deeper meaning in your work, Ben's perspective is a powerful reminder that extraordinary stories often exist in the places we know best.
Visit Ben:
Instagram:@cave_mfg
Threads:@cave_mfg
Instagram:@capturing_spokane
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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What can a forgotten town, an empty road, or a quiet landscape reveal about who we are?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with documentary and landscape photographer Kyle McDougall, whose work explores the intersections of place, history, memory, and time.
Originally from Ontario, Canada and now based in the United Kingdom, Kyle has built a reputation for thoughtful, long-form photographic storytelling. His images focus on rural environments, overlooked communities, and landscapes shaped by generations of human presence, inviting viewers to slow down and look deeper.
Before dedicating himself fully to photography, Kyle worked as a cinematographer and editor in the outdoor television industry before transitioning into commercial and documentary filmmaking. In 2017, he made the decision to focus entirely on photography, committing himself to long-term projects and a more intentional approach to visual storytelling.
His debut monograph, An American Mile, released in 2023, is the result of five years spent documenting small towns and forgotten landscapes throughout the American Southwest. The work offers a deeply personal look at places many people pass through but few take the time to truly see.
Alongside his photographic projects, Kyle has built a global audience through his YouTube channel, where he shares his creative process, thoughts on photography, and insights into building a meaningful artistic practice.
In This Episode:
• Kyle's journey from filmmaking to documentary photography
• The making of An American Mile
• Why overlooked places often tell the most compelling stories
• The discipline and patience behind long-term projects
• Photography, memory, and the passage of time
• Building a photography career through storytelling and YouTube
• His current work documenting the Slate Landscapes of North Wales
• Exploring the lost Royal Air Force airfields of World War II
• Learning to slow down and observe the world more deeply
Visit Kyle:
Instagram: @kyle__mcdougall
Threads: @kyle__mcdougall
Web: www.kylemcdougallphoto.com
Book: An American Mile
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Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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What happens when you're equally comfortable behind the camera and in front of it?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Rachael Galipo, a photographer, model, and director whose work is fueled by curiosity, adventure, and genuine human connection.
Rachael has built a creative career by embracing multiple perspectives. Whether she's photographing athletes in remote landscapes, directing tourism campaigns, modeling for global brands, or documenting personal projects on large format film, she approaches every experience with a sense of play, presence, and purpose.
Her adventures have taken her across the rugged landscapes of Chile, into the canyons of Colombia documenting climbers forging new routes, and on multi-week road trips creating tourism campaigns with teams brought together through a shared love of storytelling and exploration.
As a model, Rachael has worked with brands including Mobil 1, The North Face, Visit Utah, and Picklr. As a photographer, she creates images rooted in vulnerability, authenticity, and connection. Moving between both roles has given her a unique understanding of storytelling and the collaborative process that brings creative visions to life.
Away from commercial assignments, Rachael spends her time outdoors and pursuing personal projects, often working with a large format film camera passed down from her uncle. For her, photography is about slowing down, being present, and reconnecting with the foundations of the craft.
In This Episode:
• Rachael's journey as a photographer, model, and director
• Photographing adventure stories in Chile and Colombia
• Working with brands including The North Face, Mobil 1, and Visit Utah
• How modeling influences her approach to photography
• The value of vulnerability and human connection in storytelling
• Shooting with large format film and slowing down the creative process
• Balancing commercial work with personal passion projects
• Finding joy, curiosity, and play through creativity
Visit Rachael:
Instagram: @rachael.galipo
Threads: @rachael.galipo
Web: www.rachaelgalipo.com
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What happens when photography and writing come together to tell a story neither medium could tell alone?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Danielle L. Goldstein and Caroline Goldstein, two creatives whose collaboration beautifully bridges photography and storytelling.
Based in New York City, Danielle L. Goldstein is a photographer whose work has been exhibited in galleries around the world and featured in numerous photography publications. Her photographs are held in the permanent collection of the Museum of the City of New York. Guided by intuition, observation, and emotional honesty, Danielle creates images that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with the fleeting moments that define our lives.
Joining her is Caroline Goldstein, writer, editor, and author of The Wayside (published under Caroline Wolff). A graduate of New York University's MFA Fiction program and former creative writing instructor, Caroline brings a literary perspective rooted in precision, emotion, and thoughtful narrative craft.
Together, they created Transience, Danielle's debut monograph. More than a photography book, Transience is a collaboration where photographs and words exist in conversation with one another. Danielle shapes the visual language while Caroline gives voice to the imagery, creating a body of work that explores memory, impermanence, place, longing, and the moments that quietly shape our lives.
In This Episode:
• The creative partnership behind Transience
• How photography and writing strengthen one another
• Exploring memory, impermanence, and human connection through art
• Building a shared visual and literary language
• The role of observation and intuition in the creative process
• Why storytelling matters across different artistic mediums
• Creating meaningful work in a fast-moving world
• The intersection of photography, literature, and personal narrative
Visit Danielle:
Instagram: @dgold911
Threads: @dgold911
Web: www.daniellelgoldstein.com
Book: Transience
Visit Caroline:
Instagram: @cari_lara
Web: www.caroline-wolff.com
Book: The Wayside
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What happens when you stop photographing a culture from the outside and become part of it?
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Joe Wakefield, an award-winning mountain bike and events photographer based in Squamish, British Columbia, whose work has become synonymous with the energy, creativity, and community that define mountain biking in the Sea to Sky corridor.
Originally from England, Joe made the move to British Columbia in search of adventure, opportunity, and connection. What he found was something much deeper, a community built around shared experiences, progression, creativity, and a passion for life on two wheels.
Whether he's photographing local trail builders, grassroots events, backcountry adventures, or world-class competitions, Joe approaches every story as a participant rather than an observer. His intimate understanding of the sport allows him to create photographs that feel authentic, honest, and deeply connected to the people he photographs.
His work has earned international recognition through awards and competitions including Crankworx Deep Summer, the Sony World Photography Awards, International Photography Awards, One Eyeland Awards, HIPA, and recognition as one of the Top 35 Photographers in Canada by the 35 Awards.
In This Episode:
• Joe's journey from England to Squamish, British Columbia
• Finding belonging through mountain biking and photography
• Documenting the culture and community behind the sport
• Capturing movement, emotion, and environment in a single image
• Photographing grassroots events, trail builders, and elite athletes
• The evolution of mountain bike photography
• Why authenticity matters in storytelling
• Building relationships within the riding community
• Creativity, progression, and finding purpose through visual storytelling
Featured Recognition:
• Crankworx Deep Summer
• Sony World Photography Awards
• International Photography Awards
• One Eyeland Awards
• HIPA Shortlist
• 35 Awards – Top 35 Photographers in Canada
Visit Joe:
Instagram: @joewakefield
Threads: @joewakefield
Web: www.jbwphotos.ca
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What makes a photograph feel alive?
For Mirae Campbell, it's not just about the action, the location, or even the light.
It's about connection.
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with adventure and action sports photographer Mirae Campbell, a visual storyteller whose work captures the authentic moments that often happen between the headlines, between the tricks, and between the adventures.
Based in Squamish, British Columbia, Mirae has built a career documenting the people, places, and experiences that define life in the mountains, forests, oceans, and communities of the Pacific Northwest.
A self-taught photographer, adventurer, and creative entrepreneur, Mirae's journey is a testament to what can happen when passion, persistence, and curiosity come together.
Her work has attracted collaborations with some of the world's most recognized brands, including Burton Snowboards, Red Bull, Tourism Whistler, tentree, and many others. Yet despite her impressive portfolio, Mirae remains grounded in what matters most: people, relationships, and authentic storytelling.
Whether she's photographing athletes deep in the backcountry, documenting life along the coast, or capturing quiet moments within a community, her images reflect a deep appreciation for human connection and the natural world.
In This Episode:
• Mirae's journey as a self-taught photographer and storyteller
• Growing up surrounded by nature and adventure in British Columbia
• How surfing and snowboarding continue to influence her creativity
• Building a career in adventure and action sports photography
• Working with brands like Red Bull, Burton, Tourism Whistler, and tentree
• The mentors who helped shape her creative path
• Why human connection is at the center of her photography
• Finding balance between commercial work and personal storytelling
• Creating a purpose-driven life through creativity
Mirae's story is a powerful reminder that success is often built one authentic connection at a time.
Visit Mirae:
Instagram: @miraecampbell
Web: www.miraecampbell.com
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