The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Greg Gorman is a master fine-art photographer whose images of stage, film, sports and music personalities are both stunningly beautiful and iconic. As well as having photographed some of this generations greatest talents, he has produced a distinct photographic style rooted in his unique use of light and the black and white palette. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website.As well as producing exceptional work, he also teaches an amazing workshop in his residence in Mendocino, California. You can discover more about this unique opportunity by clicking here. Greg Gorman recommends the work of Gerd Ludwig.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Douglas Kirkland has been a staff photographer for Look and Life magazines and has photographed some of the world's most dynamic, controversial and famous personalities including Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Judy Garland to name just a few. Recknowned for his work in the entertainment industry, he has also created a diverse body of work for advertsing and fine-art. He is one of the few photographers who can lay claim to the term, "a photographer's photographer". To discover more of his work, visit his website.You can read an article that I wrote on Douglas Kirkland for Digital Photo Pro Magazine by clicking here. Douglas Kirkland recommends the work of Lauren Greenfield. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Bobbi Lane is an award-winning commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits on location and in the studio. Lane's multi-faceted approach to photography incorporates over 30 years of technical experience with innovative artistic interpretation. Lane shoots primarily people on location for editorial, corporate, and advertising accounts as well as photographing "real people" and travel for stock. As a dedicated photo educator, she brings insight and enthusiasm to her hundreds of students every year. Bobbi's excellent rapport and communication with her students inspires and motivates, while her straight-forward teaching style reaches students of many different skill levels. Bobbi teaches her own weekend workshops in CT, the Bobbi Lane Workshops and at the Santa Fe Workshops, the Maine Workshops, the Julia Dean Workshops, and the International Center for Photography in New York City. You can discover more about her by visiting her website. Bobbi Lane recommends the work of Stephen Johnson.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Lewis Kemper has been photographing the natural beauty of North America, and its park lands for over 29 years specializing in nature and outdoor photography. He is a Canon Explorer of Light and during his extensive travels, he has been to 47 states from Alaska to Florida. His work has been exhibited and published in magazines, books, and calendars worldwide. His photography and writing appears regularly in Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines. He has recently released a monograph of his work, Capturing the Light, and you can discover more about this and his great body of work by visiting his website.Lewis Kemper recommends the work of Philip Hyde.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaAs mentioned in the show, you can find out more about Bruce Smith's Master Workshop in the U.S. by clicking here.

Maki Kawakita is an Olympus Visionary whose work covers as diverse a range of photographic work as the cultures — Japanese, American, and European — that have most influenced her. Fashion, editorial, advertising, portraiture, fine art and dance all provide areas for her expression and for her professional work. Kawakita has been featured in Time and Marie Claire, shot advertising campaigns for Coors Light, Olympus, Kodak, Canon, Levi Strauss & Co., and Smirnoff, and photographed celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Paris Hilton, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Hilary Duff. You can discover more of her work by visiting her website. Maki Kawakita recommends the work of Guy Bourdin.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Jennifer Wu is a fine-art landscape photographer who has been displayed at juried art exhibits as well as several galleries including the View Point Gallery, Camera Arts, Darkroom Gallery and Appel Gallery. Though she makes a full-time living as an accountant, she makes the time to create wonderful images that are striking for their use of light and color. You can discover her work by visiting her website. She also teaches courses on landscape photography through Better Photo. Jennifer Wu recommends the work of Sebastiao Salgado.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

William Neill, a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977, is a landscape photographer concerned with conveying the deep, spiritual beauty he sees and feels in Nature. Neill's award-winning photography has been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, posters, and he has a regular column which appears in Outdoor Photographer magazine. He is also a teacher and is currently offering a course in Portfolio Development through BetterPhoto.com. He is a member of Canon USA's elite Explorers Of Light.You can explore more of Bill's work by visiting his website. William Neill recommends the work of Ernst Haas.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Welcome to episode two of the Photocast Network Roundtable. This week Jeff Curto (Camera Position), John Arnold (Photo Walkthrough), Chris Marquardt (Tips from the Top Floor) and Ibarionex Perello (The Candid Frame) discuss the importance of printing, lens selection, metering & exposure and self assignments.I'll be out of town on business this week. A new regular episode of The Candid Frame will be available on the weekend of February 10th. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Brooks Jensen is a photographer, podcaster and the publisher of Lenswork Magazine. As well as producing one of the best photographic magazines available today, his essays and commentary on photography provide great insight into not only photography, but also the underlying desire and need to create.Lenswork comes in both a printed edition and an expanded edition available on CD. His regular podcast can be listened by subscribing through iTunes or visiting the website. To view his personal work, please visit his website.Brooks Jensen recommends the work of Larry Wiese. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaMy interview on BetterPhoto.com Radio will be found here on and after January 26. Here is a link to my blog which I mentioned on this episode.

Martin Trailer is a photographer who specialize in meeting the needs of advertising and corporate clients. His portraiture, studio and personal work are all touched with a very personal sensibility not the least of which is a wonderful sense of humor. You can see more of his work by visiting his website. His personal work includes a series on vintage trailers and the people for whom these classic vehicles are a passion. Martin Trailer recommends the work of Jay Maisel.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via