This Week in Photo (TWiP)

In this interview, entrepreneur and photographer Jeremy Elder joins the podcast to talk about how he managed to launch a thriving photography business… in the middle of a pandemic!

About Jeremy

Jeremy Elder

Jeremy Elder is a commercial photographer and the director of brand partnerships at Boulder Media House (BMH). BMH is a creative agency and video production company servicing mission-oriented corporations, impactful non-profits, ingenious marketing, and advertising agencies, gifted professional athletes, and visionary artists and their record labels. The easy way to say it is that they move people through visually captivating and intentional content.

Some of the clients they have worked with include Universal Music Group, Morgan Stanley, Modelo, Facebook, Topo Designs, The NFL, and more. Driven by an obsession to create the best work they can, the team has grown from 4 individuals in a living room to a group of 12 working out of a studio warehouse in downtown Denver.

https://www.instagram.com/olderelderhttps://www.instagram.com/bouldermediahousehttps://www.bouldermediahouse.com

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iPhone 13 Pro Max: Ready for pro work? PART 2 With Jefferson Graham

Jefferson Graham joins the podcast for a follow-up discussion about his experiences with the iPhone 13 Pro Max — from a professional perspective.

We had our first discussion shortly after the phone was announced, and decided to record this follow-up discussion now that Jeff has had the phone in hand for a bit.

These are his thoughts… post "reality distortion field".

http://www.apple.com/iphone

About Jefferson Graham

Jefferson Graham is the host of the travel photography series "Photowalks with Jefferson Graham," which streams for free on Tubi.

He's a former USA TODAY tech columnist, host, and podcaster, where he fronted the "Talking Tech" series over 2,000 episodes until 2021. He's also a photographer, video maker, and long-time jazz guitarist.

Graham is a working portrait photographer in the Manhattan Beach, California area and the author of nine books, including the recent Video Nation, a DIY Guide to Planning, Shooting and Sharing Great Video, as well as tomes on the infomercial king Ron Popeil, the TV legend Aaron Spelling and history of Sin City, Vegas: Live and In Person.

He has written and/or photographed for a host of publications, including Rolling Stone, People, Us Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Easy Reader, Esquire, and TV Guide.

Jeff's photography can be seen on his http://www.jeffersongraham.net website. His guitar channel, featuring classics from the Great American Songbook, is on YouTube. 

Photowalks: http://www.photowalkstv.com Website: http://www.jeffersongraham.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffersongraham Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffersongraham YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PhotowalksTV

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In this episode, I speak with National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson. We discuss the evolution of the photography magazine business, how to approach your next photography project like a NatGeo shooter, and how to stay focused when on assignment — whether personal or professional.

We also discuss Jim's thoughts on iPhone photography and his iPhone photography workshops. Is iPhone's quality enough for a National Geographic photographer's standards?

Jim Ricardson Photographyhttp://www.SummitWorkshops.com

About Jim Richardson:

Jim Richardson has built his photographic career around visual storytelling by creating groundbreaking work in documentary, resource issues, environmental photography, and the critical concerns of feeding the planet.

FAIR ISLE, SCOTLAND, UK -- Jim Richardson on Fair Isle in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland.

Before concentrating his working life at National Geographic for the last 30+ years he was noted for his innovative documentary narratives of rural life and adolescence that won him special recognition in the World Understanding contest three times (1975, 1976, 1977) and the Crystal AMI for best multimedia presentation in the world in 1983.

For National Geographic he pioneered fresh visual narratives of water issues in the 1990s before beginning his work on food, agricultural development, and the problems surrounding feeding our growing (and hungry) world. Besides teaching at the Missouri Photo Workshop, Photography at the Summit workshops, Santa Fe Photo Workshops, and many others, he was co-founder and content developer of the National Geographic TRAVELER photo seminars.

He speaks worldwide on food issues and his longtime fascination with the culture and landscape of Scotland. Among numerous awards he is proudest that his fellow National Geographic photographers named him their “Photographer’s Photographer” in 2014 and the people of Cuba, Kansas (Pop. 186) named him their “Honored Citizen.”

He is co-founder of Eyes On Earth, an educational initiative that seeks to inspire a new generation of visual storytellers for the Anthropocene era. In 2017 Kansas State University bestowed an honorary doctorate for his work in cultural and environmental communications.

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Founder and CEO of global content studio Magnet Media, Megan Cunningham joins the podcast to discuss the importance of brand video and how brands should be embracing it.

About Megan:

Megan Cunningham

Megan Cunningham is the CEO of Magnet Media, a global brand content studio. She speaks on trends in media and marketing --with a specific focus on how data informs the storytelling process to drive measurable impact.

Magnet's mission is to tell stories that matter. For the past decade, the team has been dedicated to diversity and inclusion in media and tech. Megan is the author of The Art of the Documentary and was a mentor at The MacArthur Foundation’s Bay Area Video Coalition.

She professionally mentors two groups of women: female directors, through Chicken & Egg Pictures, and female startup founders, through Rent the Runway’s Project Entrepreneur. Recently, Megan was recognized with a Cynopsis Top Women in Digital award.

She has spoken at The Sundance Film Festival, The Wharton School of Business, The NYU Stern School of Business, SxSW, CES, NAB and was the keynote speaker at The NewTV Kongress in Hamburg.

https://magnetmediafilms.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/megancunningham

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Elia Locardi

In this interview, I chat with globe-trotting photographer and entrepreneur Elia Locardi. Elia and I discuss one of his latest passion projects, Area!

Areas' goal is to bridge the physical and digital worlds by tying NFT ownership to physical locations on the planet. Initially, they're making 4,000 packs available, each containing 10 random Areas of the world.

This could be your hometown, a piece of the rainforest, or your favorite destination.

https://area.world/

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In this interview, I speak with MPB's Social and Community Manager, Tauhidah Abdulbasir. We discuss gear trends happening in the industry as well as the mindset around how we consider purchasing new gear vs used.

About Tauhidah

I am a native New Yorker. My first experiences as an artist began at a very young age, being surrounded by many of the things people flock to this unapologetic city for, unbeknownst to me at the time, this would later fuel my abilities as an artist. My mom and dad heavily played a role by being heavily immersed in the downtown scene of 1980’s NYC and their documentation of that through photographs. I have now been with MPB for nearly 3.5 years, the company has played a significant role in furthering my artistic abilities.

http://www.mpb.comhttp://www.tahitiabdul.com

In this interview, Ry Shorosky shares some of his amazing adventures as a long-haul trucker taking photos, and documenting his adventures and new acquaintances on the road. Ry is a 33-year old photographer, director, and long-haul trucker based in Salt Lak City, Utah.

Ry Shorosky on Instagram

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Friend of TWiP and veteran street photographer and podcaster Valerie Jardin joins the show to share the news about her decision to end her popular Hit the Streets podcast. We learn her reasoning, and what's next in the exciting world of Valerie!

About Valerie

The camera is an extension of my vision. It captures what I see. Images help me tell the story of the light I chase in the urban landscapes I visit. Every time I make an image, I capture a moment in time that will never occur again. Each frame I shoot becomes extraordinary in its uniqueness. The people. The architecture. The light. The shadows. When they come together, they form the stories of the cities that I want to show my students.

http://www.valeriejardinphotography.com

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Randal Ford and I discuss his “coffee table” book Good Dog. We talk about his experiences in learning to professionally photograph a wide variety of… personalities. We also uncover some interesting behavior patterns he noticed during this project.

©Randal Ford

Randal, in his own words…

Dogs have been in our lives for millennia– as our best friends and our family. As we attempt to navigate the ever-changing terrain of a global pandemic, one good thing remains constant: our dogs by our side. If there were ever a time to pay tribute to our closest companions, it is now. Good Dog is a heartwarming collection of meaningful moments with man’s-best- friend. As we look into the eyes of these animals, may we recognize the unwavering presence of their gentle spirit– one of wisdom, unending loyalty, and perfect love for imperfect humans.

http://www.randalford.com

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In this interview multidisciplinary photographer Paul Seibert discusses why he chooses to capture his stunning aerial images from traditional aircraft, versus using drones. We also discuss his planning process, gear choices, and post-processing workflow.

About Paul Seibert

©Paul Seibert

Paul is a freelance photographer with a specialization in aerial photography. He is in the final stages of publishing his first solo book “New York From The Air” with Rizzoli Books. In his career, Paul’s work has allowed him to work with brands such as CanonUSA, Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation, B&H Photo, MPB, Rebecca Minkoff, Eklund/Gomes Realty, Compass, Tropicana, and more.

One of Paul’s passion projects is to be an active, supportive member of the photographic/creative community anywhere he goes! He is now living in the greater Denver area working on his next publication concept

Get in touch:

Instagram.com/BeholdingeyeTwitter.com/PSeibertPhotowww.paulseibertphotography.com