The Visual Storytelling Podcast

By Fred RangerArts Visual Arts

The Visual Storytelling Podcast episodes

May 06, 2023 The power of Having Long Term Projects - With Photographer Payman Hazheer
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Stockholm based street photographer, Payman Hazheer.
In this new episode, we talked about:
How he got started in the Photography
His passion for street photography
His use of black and white
Why he chooses the Leica Monochrome as his daily driver
Who inspires him on a daily basis
What's next for him
And more!
You can find out more about Payman on his website here: www.paymannen.com
or Instagram here: @paymanmen⁠⁠
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8300 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠
My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠fredranger.com/store?category=Zine ⁠⁠
Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠
You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠
Let's connect:
Email: ⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠
Social: ⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Vero⁠⁠
and on the web at ⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
54 min
April 29, 2023Start From an Emotion - With Photographer Chris Facey (aka coco.butter.shutter)
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with photographer Chris Facey
In this new episode, we talked about:
How he got started in the Photography

His passion for street photography

How photographing protests helped him become a better photographer

Who inspires him on a daily basis

Tips for young photographers

What's next for him
And more!
You can find out more about Chris on Instagram here: ⁠@coco.butter.shutter
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8300 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠
My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠fredranger.com/store?category=Zine ⁠
Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠Audiio for Creators⁠
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠
.
Let's connect:
Email: ⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠
Social: ⁠@fredranger⁠ on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Vero⁠
and on the web at ⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
53 min
April 22, 2023Connecting a Passion with a Market Opportunity - With Photographer and Clever Supply Co. Founder, Todd Balsley
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with photographer and Clever Supply Co. Founder, Todd Balsley.
In this new episode, we talked about:
How got started in the Photography business

How a simple gifted little leather key clip led to him starting a leather good company

The importance of aligning your passion with work

Who inspires him today

Tip for young photographers and entrepreneurs

What's next for him and his company
And more!
You can find out more about Todd's exceptionally well-built hand-crafted camera straps and bags here: https://cleversupply.co
He's also on Instagram here: @cleversupplyco
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8300 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: Audiio for Creators
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠
.
Let's connect:
Email: visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com
Social: @fredranger on Twitter, Instagram, and Vero
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
52 min
April 08, 2023 Telling better stories vs taking single pretty images - With Photographer Lukas Vanderlende
In this new episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with West Michigan-based photographer Lukas Vanderlende.
We talked about:
How got started in Photography
How having a supportive family has helped him develop as an artist
Why he now uses Leica cameras
Who inspires him today
The importance of long-term storytelling-driven projects vs single images
And more!
You can find out more about Lukas's work on his Instagram here: @lukasvanderlende or on his website at: lukasvanderlende.com
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8200 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: Audiio for Creators
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠
.
Let's connect:
Email: visualstorytellingpodcast @ fredranger.com
Social: @fredranger on Twitter and Instagram Vero & Grainery
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
49 min
April 02, 2023Lines tell stories - With Director, DOP and Photographer Lucas Rupnik
In this new episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Director, DOP, and Photographer Lucas Rupnik.
We talked about:
How got started in Photography

How he draws inspiration from movies

What is it like to be a full-time Director

What makes a great image

The role of storytelling in his photography and filmmaking
And more!
You can find out more about Lucas's work and his books on his website here on his Instagram: @lucasrupnik or here: https://linktr.ee/lrupnik
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8200 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: Audiio for Creators
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠
.
Let's connect:
Email: visualstorytellingpodcast @ fredranger.com
Social: @fredranger on Twitter and Instagram Vero & Grainery
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
50 min
March 27, 2023The importance of having a tight community you can share ideas with - With photographer Andy Eclov
In this inspiring episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with editorial and documentary photographer Andy Eclov.

We talked about:
How skateboarding and music kickstarted his love for photography

How long-term personal projects fuel his passion

Why he uses a Leica camera as his main personal projects tool

How he published photography books

The importance of having a tight community you can share ideas with

What's next for him
And more!

You can find out more about Andy's work and his books on his website here www.andyeclovphoto.com and on his Instagram: @plasticbath

Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8200 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: Audiio for Creators
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠
.
Let's connect:
Email: visualstorytellingpodcast @ fredranger.com
Social: @fredranger on Twitter and Instagram Vero & Grainery
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
1 hr 5 min
March 23, 2023The Necessity of Prototyping Your Life - With Wired Magazine Co-Founder, Photographer and NY Times Best Selling Author Kevin Kelly
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with With Wired Magazine Co-Founder, Photographer, and NY Times Best Selling Author Kevin Kelly.
We talked about:
How traveling to 35 Asian countries has fueled his desire to capture and document stories
What keeps inspired

His photo book Vanishing Asia

How artists can take advantage of AI and how it's changing the Photography industry

Tips on how to live a meaningful life
And more!

To buy his beautiful photography book Vanishing Asia: https://amzn.to/3JZGrFp
Or the upcoming book Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier: https://amzn.to/3JzsuN2
To learn more about Kevin and his work, visit kk.org or see his daily AI-generated images on Twitter: @kevin2kelly

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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8000 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/fredranger
.
Let's connect:
hello at fredranger.com
@fredranger on Twitter, Instagram and Vero
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
1 hr 3 min
March 13, 2023 A good photograph is one that talks to my heart - With Photographer and photography Festival Founder Stephanne Kossmann
In this episode, I have a conversation with Photographer / Film Director Stephane Kossmann. He is also the founder and president of Pierrevert Nuits Photographiques, Essaouira Nuits Photographiques, and Photographic Nights of Selma.
You can find more about Stephane's work and the events he organizes here:
www.stephanekossmann.com
www.stephanekossmann.photo
www.lesnuitsdepierrevert.com
Instagram : @stephanekossmannphotographer
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8000 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/fredranger
.
Let's connect via:
Email: hello @ fredranger.com
Socials: @fredranger on Twitter, Instagram and Vero
Web: thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
55 min
February 08, 2023Your Work Will Shine if You Shoot What You Are Most Passionate About - With Photographer and Educator Valérie Jardin
I had the pleasure of chatting with French photographer, author, and educator Valérie Jardin.
In this episode, we talked about:
What is her biggest learning from 10 years of teaching workshops

What keeps her inspired day after day

Tips for young photographers

AI in Photography

How limitations can boost your creativity
And more!
To learn more about Valérie and her work, visit valeriejardinphotography.com or Instagram @valeriejardin
*The audio isn't as good as usual on this episode due to tech issues, but it will be back to normal for the next ones I promise :-)
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8000 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/fredranger
.
Let's connect:
hello at fredranger.com
@fredranger on Twitter, Instagram and Vero
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
48 min
January 19, 2023Community IS the Recipe - With Ritchie Roesch (Fuji X Weekly & RitchieCam Founder)
I had the pleasure of chatting with Ritchie Roesch, Fuji x Weekly & RitchieCam Founder.
In this episode, we talked about:
His start in photography

What motivated him to start the Fuji X Weekly site

The power of the Community

What Fujifilm Cameras he prefers

What he likes to shoot

AI in Photography

What's next for the platforms he created
And more!
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Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear!
If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 8000 like-minded visual storytellers here: youtube.com/fredranger
My latest photography zine can be found here: fredranger.com/store?category=Zine
You can also support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/fredranger
.
Let's connect:
hello at fredranger.com
@fredranger on Twitter and Instagram Vero & Grainery
and on the web at thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
1 hr

About The Visual Storytelling Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Join host Fred Ranger On The Visual Storytelling podcast, where we explore the art and craft of creative storytelling through photography and filmmaking in this day and age. This show features candid conversations with some of our time's most innovative and inspiring creators and practical insights & tips to help you improve your storytelling skills. Whether you're a pro or just starting, learn how to connect with your audience through compelling stories.