The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

John Siskin is a fine art photographer who often works with macro, portraiture and architectural images. He has taught photography for more than twenty years. He is currently teaching several photographic lighting courses and a framing class at BetterPhoto. He also teaches black and white photography at Los Angeles Mission College. His studio is in Reseda California and more of his work can be seen at www.siskinphoto.com.His work has been part of many exhibits. His photographs have been shown at the Brand Library, 2nd City Art Gallery, Harold's Gallery, Farmani Gallery, and The Atelier. He has been a participant in the Valley Studio Tour several times. His currently teaching several course on lighting through John Siskin recommends the work of Edward Weston.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: On Photography by Susan Sontag

Pete Turner, a master photographer renowned for his vibrant use of color, discusses his transformative journey from military service to becoming an iconic image-maker. He shares memorable experiences photographing Africa and capturing serene moments in Times Square. The conversation dives into the art of balancing pre-visualization with spontaneity and the significance of color and shadow in redefining beauty. Turner also reflects on his creative processes behind legendary jazz album covers, showcasing the evolution and accessibility of photography.

Jim Herrington is a portrait photographer whose black and white portraits not only capture exceptional images of his subjects, but also infuses them with a sense of place and story. Much like the musicians he photographs, he welcomes the spontaneous and the unexpected to his work bringing a unique and personal magic to his shots. You can discover more of Jim's work by visiting his website.Jim Herrington recommends the work of Lee Friedlander.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Friedlander: Museum of Modern Art.

Joe Farace is a prolific photographer and writer. As well as his passion for automobiles, he has published over 28 books and 1600 magazine articles. He is currently a regular contributor to Shutterbug Magazine. You can find more of his work by visiting his website.Joe Farace recommends the work of Peter Gowland.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Getting Started with Digital Imaging: Tips, Tools and Techniques for Photographers.

Karl W. Hoffman is self taught professional photographer who has worked as a freelance photojournalist whose photos have been picked up by the national wire service. Karl has also done graphic design and commercial photography, crime scene photography, special assignment aerial intelligence photography for the military and documentary work for a museum. His work is primarily contemporary fine art black and white with emphasis on meaningful translations of people, industrial structure and the street. His long term documentary project, Living on the Border, focusing on a small border community in Southern Arizona. You can see more of his work by visiting his website where you can purchase a copy of his DVD on the project.Karl W. Hoffman recommends the work of Silke Mildenberger.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Many Voices: Documentary Photography by Virginia Allyn.

Sports photographer Peter Read Miller shares his journey from painting to capturing iconic moments in sports. He discusses camaraderie in photography, creating athlete portraits, and the challenges of shooting the Super Bowl. Recommendations for photographer Michael Zagaris are also highlighted.

Joel Grey, an award-winning actor and passionate photographer, shares his artistic journey from stage to lens. He discusses how everyday moments inspire striking photographs, emphasizing observation in art. Grey reflects on his early experiences, evolving style, and the emotional responses evoked by themes of color and decay. He also explores the spontaneous nature of urban photography and the challenges of showcasing work in galleries. His insights on artistic diversification highlight the importance of overcoming skepticism and finding one's unique voice.

Michael Wood worked as an award winning commercial photographer in Toronto for 18 years. In 1979, while becoming increasingly frustrated with the manipulation of perception involved in conventional photography, Michael began to combine his photographic training, meditation experience and the Dharma Art Teachings of Chögyam Trungpa. He now teaches a Miksang photographic workshop which embodies these principles. You can view some of his images by visiting this website.Michael Wood recommends the work of Julie DuBose.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: The Tao of Photography: Seeing Beyond Seeing by Philippe L. Gross & S.I. Shapiro.

Craig Tanner is an amazing photographer, educator and founding member of the Radiant Vista, a group that provides photographic workshops and seminars as well as one of the best photo-related websites available today. As well as having created a career in the world of advertising and corporate photography, his personal work exemplifies how the use of color and gesture can bring out the special qualities of a person, place or moment. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website or by visiting his Light Diary. To discover more about the podcasts, video tutorials and workshops visit the Radiant Vista . Craig Tanner recommends the work of David Muench and Sebastiao SalgadoFor streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: End of Polio by Sebastiao Salgado.

Christine Hauber is a portrait photographer who for three years traveled the country documenting the working men and women of America. The images that make up Working in the USA is a selection of amazing portraits of craftsman and tradesman that reflect a side of American culture that is slowly disappearing. Her work is an important document of today's America as well as beautiful photography. To view more of her work including her infra-red landscapes please visit her website.Christine Hauber recommends the work of Allison Overton.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Working in the USA by Christine Hauber