You have probably seen the work of TDOT as he is known on the streets -- I got the chance to speak to photograpaher T. Eric Monroe about his work during the 90's golden age of hip hop music. He shares many candid details about his experiences and even gives some great advice: chasing images on his own dime getting published in Thrasher, the Source …

Ever wonder what it's like to photograph some of the most famous people around -- Jesse Dittmar has plenty of experience doing exactly that. Jesse and I had a great chat and discussed: getting his professional start at 28 preparation is everything having 5 minutes to do an entire shoot intentionally overexposing film creating a book using the print…

I had the honor of speaking to photographer Victory Tischler-Blue about her career and life journey. Among many of her achievements, her ongoing photo series about a brothel in Nevada has been most fascinating. We discuss: a former rock n roll star being a multi-hyphenate meeting "Bobbie" the madame 'Wild Dogs' ... documenting the brothel a show at…

Photographer Elijah Mogoli walks us through his journey as a street photographer born and raised in NYC. He tackles a few areas that most street photographers don't ever think of going to. We discuss: photographing 'Jouvert' in both Grenada and Brooklyn 34th and 8th not imposing one's style onto a new area or location being an impulsive photographe…

Greg Girard spent many years living and working as a photographer across Asia. Greg talks to us about how he ended up spending so much time abroad and how he developed a career in photography while touring and experiencing Shanghai, Hong Kong, and other great asian cities in the 70s and 80s. We cover: shooting slide film at night the glory of kodac…

In this episode we chat with a real life photography professor -- Isaiah Winters. He helps us look through the different tools and resources available to anyone who wants to study photography. I highly recommend you listen to and apply the lessons covered in this discussion: the public library is your best friend don't buy gear, buy an education ho…

Y'all know him from YouTube and his fantastic photography work - I got to chat with Brae Hunziker! It was a pleasure to cover a variety of topics, and we each even drank some beer while doing so! A few of the topics were: his first film camera not keeping the photo "spots" secret being uncomfortable is good for creativity digital makes more sense t…

We chat with Mario, a camera maker, who walks us through his experiences designing film cameras from scratch. Max has created lots of very interesting cameras -- specifically his work with instax film has really caught my eye. We chat about: his design background and influences the death of FP instant film instax camera conversions the growth of 3D…

I had the pleasure of chatting with Pierro from PPP cameras. He shared his journey with me, explaining how he got his start, and how he built such a great repair business. In our chat we discuss: getting past the knowledge gatekeeping finding a mentor common repair issues that can be avoided CLA vs service the future of film photography Shop New Cl…

We are back after long hiatus with a special kick-off episode. Season 3 continues with Jason Roman, aka Stockezy. We recorded this episode live on the streets of New York City. The audio is a bit rough at times, so I apologize! I promise the content will more than make up for it. We chat about: wanting to be a "great" photographer understanding why…

This is a New Classic first - we have an underwater photographer who is creating really unique and interesting work in the Hawaiian seas. Her name is Katharine Kollman and she shoots with one of the intriguing Nikonos cameras. In our chat we discuss: what is feels like to 'free dive' the mechanics of photographing under water the Nikonos project li…

This week we dive into the photographic journey of Edmund Boateng - a US based photographer from Ghana. Edmund has a great YouTube channel where he documents his creative process. Edmund spends a lot of time crafting stories and building characters via his photography. We chat about: his muse, 'Malik' working in movie industry pencil drawings 4x5 p…

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast! Today we have a great photographer and a YouTube favorite Thomas Heaton, talking to us about his adventures in landscape photography. We cover a variety of topics including: the romance of film photography camping is the best way to 'get the shot' big bertha ... the Fuji G617 digital vs film film is getting too e…

Leica, Leica, Leica ... that should help get some clicks and views 😁. All jokes aside, there are plenty of reasons to consider coppin a Leica. Of all the cameras you can buy, this one really feels like a good investment, considering how it appreciates. I talk to Vicheth Moul, a camera aficionado and dealer, about the ins and out of buying a Leica. …

This was a super fun chat with one my homies: Naeem Douglas. We go way back - not really 😅 but we've met a couple of times over the course of last year and it's been an absolute pleasure getting to know him. We covered many topics but I mostly wanted to get his take on how he creates portraits of strangers on the streets of NYC. 3:57 journalism vs …

What's good?! This episode's guest, Melanie King, brings us her wealth of experience with alternative analogue processes. She is an artist and photographer who is currently focusing on astrophotography. Best of all she incorporates elements from the world around her into the analogue and chemical process for her photography. Here's a few things we …

This time we are featuring photographer Izzie Farr. She hails from London and is an everyday passionate analog shooter just like you and I. When she isn't out creating dope images of her own, she is often out championing diversity and proper respresentation in the photography space. I've learned plenty from her and can't thank her enough for exposi…

We are in the Bronx! This time chatting with Kumoshai, a professional portrait photographer creating vibrant and edgy images. We had a fantastic conversation covering the following: print your images BIG 90's hip hop "All the Talent is in the Hood" creating your own opportunities challenging standards of beauty Go check out Kumoshai's links! Instag…

Darkroom photography is an art in and of itself. Joe Rovegno aka JoeRo takes this to heart as he makes mix media artwork using his darkroom creations. We discussed: street photography getting creative in the darkroom always learning new skills building community in NYC putting in the work Make sure to check out Joe at these links: Instagram: https:…

This is a long overdue episode where we look at the challenges and problems facing film photography from a sustainability point of view. From the plastic, to the developers, to the waste, there are many layers to this problem. This conversation features Eileen White, from the Sustainable Darkroom. She and I discussed: 'fixer' is a big problem plant…

We are back in the US, and this time quite close to my home NYC. This episode features Chrystopher Davis, a street photographer based in Newark, New Jersey. Chrys has such an interesting story and I loved hearing about it. We covered the following: his love for his home, Newark the Leica M6 street photography energy museum photography archives bein…

It never occurred to me that someone would prefer darkroom printing over the act of photography. The more that I think about ... i feel that might be me too 😅 Either way, it was great chatting with Lina about her passion for all things analog. In our chat we discussed: studying photography in college/university preferring the darkroom over photogra…

What up?! We back with another gem, this time featuring another 4x5 photographer. However, this one shoots tin types -- the age old practice involving wet plates and home made photographic emulsions. Carla and I had a great chat and covered a lot of ground including: the dirty history of tin types why tin types? choosing "art" as a career who is So…

We are back with season 2! First up is Alex Burke, a fine art landscape photographer based out Colorado. Alex is a master of 4x5 and shared some pretty interesting experiences with us. Alex chatted with us about: the joys of 4x5 getting out of your comfort zone taking days to create the perfect shot making money with photography during the worst of…

I got the chance to chat with one of my favorite photographers, Alex Harper. Her style is so unique, interesting, and captivating, as she photographs many of today's great artists. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about her journey in photography and how she has gotten to where she is today. Here are some of the topics we cover: artistry runs in her f…

Finally after quite some time, I get to share my conversation with Ciaran. A UK based photographer, Ciaran has been able to put together a fantastic series of portraits, focusing on his network and friend group. His project, Queer Acts of Resistance is calming, powerful, and thought provoking. It was great learning about this and other topics: the …

For many, film photography can be more than just an activity -- it can be a refreshing source of energy and joy, especially in the times when you need it the most. Meet Lex Nikol -- a Seattle based photographer, director, stylist, musician (and more) who cooks up some of my favorite editorial portraiture. Listen to us chat about: getting through to…

We all coped with the early days of the pandemic differently. Wesley's approach was pretty damn interesting ... 307 hours of walking, 1.6 million steps, and 34,194 images later, he has a full fledged photography book out now (pre-order link here). Book aside, listen to us chat about: our love for classic hip hop culture living in the present how he…

Karin Majoka is a great photographer and fellow YouTuber who entertains her audience with her day to day photography in Germany. During our fun chat we somehow managed to cover various aspects of film photography including: painting vs photography what is creativity? GAS is ok, sometimes ... the psychology of photography stop hating on Leicas You c…

It's so much fun talking to other lovers of film photography. This time I chop it up with Nadja Amahn, a portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, who is also the curation of 'Black with Film'. Our spans a few topics including: her first film camera ... when she was 6 how VSCO inspired a generation young vs old the responsibility of curation Blac…

An absolute gem of a conversation with Caroline Bonarde. She is a photographer based in London who is originally from Brazil, that loves instant photography. She manipulates the strengths and weaknesses of instant photography to create images that are abstract in nature. We discuss: modern instant cameras eroticism and intimacy censorship on instag…

I'm finally chatting up with a Londoner! Sophia Carey is a London born fashion and portrait photographer. She's currently living in Manchester but that hasn't stopped her hustle. She shoots a combo of film and digital but is particularly in love with the 6x7 medium format look. Listen to our chat where we discuss: "accidentally" buying cameras on e…

Genuine conversation, some laughs, and lots of insights - chatting with Brooke Schultz was nothing but rewarding. She is a California based family photographer capturing the authentic moments between parents and their children. If you love photographing your own family, or photograph everyday people as a job, you have to listen in! Here is some of …

Imagine living in country where you didn't even speak the main language - that's what Chris has to deal with on a daily basis. Lucky for him, he lives in Japan though. Language differences aside, its a wonderful place that serves as the mecca of film photography. Join Chris and I as we chat about: Portra 400 is crazy expensive! the chaos of street …

From her first love music, to her current love photography - meet Sissi Lu. She walks the streets of New York City in search for interesting people whose portrait she can make. This involves lots of walking, bravery, and humility. Listen to this episode to learn more about: transitioning from music to photography Hasselblad ASMR dressing like a pho…

We have gone global with this episode! This time we are featuring Denton Chan, hailing from Hong Kong. Denton is street photographer who has captured the heart and soul of Hong Kong through film photography. In our chat we discuss: - Hong Kong at night + Cinestill - the protests of 2020 - the ethics of documenting - HK film photography culture - fo…

YO! We are back with one of the youtube's new-comers, Mike Gray. He has made a great splash with his striking and beautiful fine art portraits. Mike and I had a great discussion about a few things including: - his love or the Pentax 67 - going back in time - YouTube is a lot of work! - Creating his own lane - Fine Art Photography Instagram: Mike Gr…

What happens when you face limitations in your creative process ... you make those limitations work for you. In this episode I chat with Felice Trinidad (@felice.c0m), a professional portrait photographer based in Toronto, Canada. She brings a bright and genuine energy to the podcast, making our chat so much fun. We talked about: the Self Portrait …

For this episode we make our was over to Los Angeles, California (virtually 😅) to chop it up with Maya Iman (@mayaiman), a professional portrait photographer, who creates beautifully moody and naturalistic images. One of her portraits really caught my eye, and drove me to reach out to her to learn more. In our chat we discuss: being self taught "Wh…

Que suerte tengo yo en conocer a Santiago (por Instagram). Santiago es un fotógrafo Ecuatoriano y ha trabajado como fotógrafo profesional desde hace casi 10 años. Ahora, Santiago se enfoca solamente en la fotografía analógica y también hace trabajo en su cuarto oscuro. Escuchen todo lo que ofrece Santiago sobre: la comunidad analógica en Latinoamer…

You have probably come across 'If We Film' on instagram. That wonderful community is run by Marina Llopis. She has been doing film photography since we was 13! How about that ... I feel like most of us are newbs by comparison. This conversation with Marina was a fun one, as we explored: Instagram and Youtube are making you lazy Spanish speaking pho…

I'm a sucker for good street photography, especially when it's showing the streets of my hometown, NYC! Among the many talented street photographers in that city, we have Paul (@paulie.b on IG). He is a master of the candid surprise shots of New Workers being themselves. Check out this episode so you can hear about: - how Paul knows everyone ... - …

She's got about 40 cameras ... and counting. Meet Danielle, @girlwithtoomanycameras on IG, who loves shooting with Portra 400 and has a thing or two to say about the film photography community. In this episode we chat about: - the camera that gets no love - the lack of female representation in the film photography community - and her exploration of…

I talked with Stephen Noh from The Athletic Chicago about the Bulls' season, Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and Nikola Mirotic trade.Follow Stephen on Twitter @StephNoh.Bởi Mika Honkasalo

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The podcast is back!Our discussion today featured quick thoughts on every NBA team and a few listener questions at the end. I'll try to do a few more episodes this year.Bởi Mika Honkasalo