Visual Revolutionary
A show featuring in-depth conversations with some of the world's leading photographers, filmmakers, and other visual artists, where we talk about the journey that shaped them into the person they are today, how they established their career, and the advice they give to others chasing their own creative goals.
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Episode #265: Olivia Bee/Photographer/Director/Artist/Agrarian
05/01/2025
Episode #265: Olivia Bee/Photographer/Director/Artist/Agrarian
Photographer, director, artist, and agrarian Olivia Bee joins the podcast to talk about her newest role as a mother and what rural life has been like with her fellow photographer husband Joseph Haeberle on their idyllic Oregon farm. During our conversation Olivia talks about finding photography at the early age of 11 years old, and how by 14 she would be shooting her first commercial project for Converse which would mark the beginning of an incredible career that would have her traveling the globe and shooting for some of the biggest brands in the world before the age of 20. We also talk about some of her beautiful short films, her upcoming gallery show in upstate New York this summer, what it's been like being her own subject in so much of her work and how aging has helped her evolve into the next chapter of her career, and the advice she gives to others chasing their own creative dreams. To Learn More About Olivia Bee Visit: And Follow Her On Instagram At: To Watch the Short Film About Olivia By CineStill Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #264: Harry Talbot / Photographer
04/24/2025
Episode #264: Harry Talbot / Photographer
Cycling photographer Harry Talbot joins the podcast straight off a stop on the world tour to talk about growing up in New Zealand with an early love of cycling and photography and how a conversation with a retired professional cycling photographer would give him the courage to travel all the way to Europe, sleep in his car for months, and slowly begin to create a portfolio of the best riders in the world at the most iconic venues that has quickly brought him recognition and work with the biggest brands in the industry. During our conversation Harry talks about what it's like shooting grand tours like the Tour de France and the countless exhausting days of chasing the action and trying to get the right shot, how he developed his style of shooting and his goal of telling a complete story of the race through the still image, what it's like standing on top of a world famous climb with thousands of fans waiting for a rider to come into frame, where he draws the most creative inspiration from, and the unique aesthetic beauty that only cycling can offer as a sports photographer. To Learn More About Harry Talbot Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #263: Richard Bernabe / Photographer
04/17/2025
Episode #263: Richard Bernabe / Photographer
Travel, wildlife, and landscape photographer, world traveler, entrepreneur, author, and host of the "Beyond The Lens" podcast Richard Bernabe joins the show to talk about growing up in New Jersey and his early love of exploring nature and how that would lead him to pursue photography and one day have him walking away from a six figure job with a company car to go all in on chasing a dream of becoming a professional photographer. During our conversation Richard talks about how he approaches landscape and wildlife photography, what keeps drawing him back to places like Antartica and Africa, how adopting social media early on led to him working with publications like National Geographic and Time, what it's like leading workshops across the planet, finding the present moment through photography, and so much more. To Learn More About Richard Bernabee Visit: And Follow Him On X at: And Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #262: Rick Wenner / Photographer / Director
04/10/2025
Episode #262: Rick Wenner / Photographer / Director
Photographer/Director Rick Wenner joins the podcast to talk about how he went from growing up in Long Island and working as a graphic designer for his family's bread company, to shooting iconic portraits of some of the most well known actors, artists, and influencers in the world. During our conversation Rick tells me about falling in love with the art of photography during his stint in graphic design and how a presentation by the one and only Platon would solidify his desire to one day shoot impactful portraits. Fast forward to less than a month ago when Rick photographed Platon himself in his iconic studio, and his journey is starting to come full circle. We talk about that shoot, as well as his other ongoing personal projects, how he was able to get Christopher Walken to laugh for a photo and Cynthia Erivo to sing for another, what it was like trying to set up a shoot inside of Sing Sing Correctional Facility, how he learned to trust his creative voice, and the advice he gives to others on their own artistic journey. To Learn More About Rick Wenner Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #261: Julian Lennon / Singer-Songwriter / Photographer / Filmmaker
04/03/2025
Episode #261: Julian Lennon / Singer-Songwriter / Photographer / Filmmaker
Singer songwriter, producer, documentary filmmaker, fine art photographer, philanthropist, and New York Times best selling author Julian Lennon joins the podcast to talk about his beautiful coffee table book "Life's Fragile Moments", as well as the many other creative endeavors he's been involved in over the years. During our conversation we talk about finding the present moment in the wind on a Triumph motorcycle, how he's learned to trust his artistic voice and the process of creation without worrying about what others might think, where he draws some of his creative inspiration, the impetus of the White Feather foundation, and the advice he gives to others who are chasing their own creative path. To Learn More About Julian Lennon Visit: To See More of Julian Photography Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Order a Copy of "Life's Fragile Moments" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #260: Jacob Rosenberg / Director / Photographer
03/27/2025
Episode #260: Jacob Rosenberg / Director / Photographer
Commercial director, photographer, and skateboard lifer Jacob Rosenberg joins the podcast to talk about his beautiful new book "Right Before My Eyes: 1988-1998" that traces his amazing journey through his early creative career working with his mentor Mike Ternasky and the ground breaking films they made together that would eventually lead to him working closely with the Hieroglyphics Crew and so much more. During our conversation Jacob talks about how he found his creative voice in the skateboard industry, the importance of mentorship, what he learned from other artists like Del the Funky Homosapien, how changing his diet and lifestyle improved his creative output, and the advice he gives to others on their own artistic journey. To Learn More About Jacob Rosenberg Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Order A Copy Of "Right Before My Eyes: Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #259: Mac Premo / Artist / Filmmaker / American Stuffmaker
01/30/2025
Episode #259: Mac Premo / Artist / Filmmaker / American Stuffmaker
Artist and Filmmaker Mac Premo returns to the podcast to talk about his new show opening this Friday January 30th at Atelier Jolie in New York and what went into the cathartic process of deconstructing old pieces of his own artwork to reimagine elements of them in the form of collage. During our conversation we talk about parenting and how we approach creating a special bond with our older children, how living in Germany for several months radicalized his ideas on making art, what he's learned about himself and the fleeting nature of material items in the process of literally taking a saw to his own artistic creations of the past, how we can learn from each other by truly listening and being slower in our reactions, and the unique approach that is going into the installation of his new show. To Learn More About Mac Premo Visit: And Follow Him On Vimeo At: Follow Atelier Jolie On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #258: Kevin Painchaud / Photographer
01/23/2025
Episode #258: Kevin Painchaud / Photographer
Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Kevin Painchaud joins the podcast to tell his story of growing up in Santa Cruz, CA and how a terrible car accident when he was in high school that left him in a coma for four days would end up giving him an incredible new outlook on life and an insatiable appetite for other people's stories, which would work nicely with his new found love of photography. During our conversation Kevin talks about his early days in photojournalism and how that would lead to working in the film world as a director and producer and even give him a regional Emmy nomination before returning to his first love of photojournalism. We also discuss the fact that even in a small town you can find a pulitzer winning story, where he draws the most creative inspiration in his life, what photojournalism has taught him about humanity, and the advice he gives to others chasing their own creative dreams. To Learn More About Kevin Painchaud Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #257: Darren Heath / Photographer
01/16/2025
Episode #257: Darren Heath / Photographer
Legendary Formula 1 photographer Darren Heath joins the podcast from his home base in Auckland New Zealand to talk about the story of a young boy growing up in London with a passion for F1 Racing and photography, and how he would combine those two loves, along with years of hard work and persistence, to create a storied career of more F1 Grand Prix than you could count, working with a who's who list of the top companies in the world to form the beautiful body of work he is known for today. During our conversation Darren talks about his unique style and outlook on the sport, how he's remained so passionate about racing and photography after all these years, what's it like trying to track a subject moving over 200 miles an hour, the inevitable burnout that can start to happen from constant travel from one continent to the next and how he has dealt with that, how he's learned to prioritize family and time, and the advice he gives to others dreaming of one day shooting the top drivers in the world. To Learn More About Darren Heath Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #256 / Visual Banter Holiday Special With Alex Gagne
12/25/2024
Episode #256 / Visual Banter Holiday Special With Alex Gagne
Alex Gagne, host of the Photo Banter Podcast and editorial/commercial photographer, returns to the podcast for our 3rd annual holiday special and year-end recap. During our conversation we talk about what we've been up to this year, some of our favorite episodes we've recorded, how stepping outside of our comfort zones is a good practice, the 3 cameras we would currently pick if money wasn't an option, new year's resolutions we have, and so much more. Make Sure To Subscribe to The Photo Banter At: And Follow On Instagram At: To Learn More About Alex Gagne Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode# 255: Will Saunders / Photographer / Director
12/18/2024
Episode# 255: Will Saunders / Photographer / Director
Advertising and documentary photographer/director Will Saunders returns to the podcast to catch up and talk about all the amazing shoots and adventures he's been on since his first appearance on the show in 2020, and how his career has continued to evolve and grow. During our conversation Will gives a behind the scenes look at some recent shoots with companies like Toyota and Ariat and what it looks like from planning to production, where some of his favorite shoot locations around the world are, how to achieve the client's visual goals in advertising while still trying to find the time to think outside the box, how the industry has changed since his days assisting Tim Kemple, and the advice he gives to others dealing with their own commercial projects. To Learn More About Will Saunders Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #254: Jason Roman / Photographer / Filmmaker
12/04/2024
Episode #254: Jason Roman / Photographer / Filmmaker
Photographer, Filmmaker, and Leica Ambassador Jason Roman (aka Stockezy) joins the podcast to talk about his journey growing up in New York City and a young life that was mostly dedicated to surviving until finding a job at the Bowery Hotel which would lead him to acting and slowly but surely to photography and filmmaking. During our conversation Jason talks about what made him make the decision to walk away from his dreams of being an actor and dedicate himself to the craft of photography, how YouTube helped him form all kinds of creative collaborations, including his longtime relationship with Leica, how he befriended Jason Momoa many years ago and the types of adventures they've been on together lately, what made him want to work on a personal project of photographing pigeons in New York City, where he draws the most creative inspiration from, and the advice he gives to others chasing their own creative dreams. To Learn More About Jason Roman Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: And Subscribe To His YouTube Channel At: To Watch the recent Leica Video About His Pigeon Project Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #253: Arto Saari Returns / Photographer / Skateboarder
11/27/2024
Episode #253: Arto Saari Returns / Photographer / Skateboarder
The one and only Arto Saari returns to the podcast to talk about his new sold out book "Bike Path" and how a personal project that helped make him fall back in love with photography turned into a beatiful new book published by Super Labo. During our conversation Arto talks about his recent photo exhibition "Concrete Currents" at the beautiful Aalto2 Museum in Finland, how the Bike Path project ended up becoming a book, what it's been like trying to curate and sequence two big projects in a row, how family life on the North Shore has been treating him, earning the trust and respect of the local population, and the important life lessons he's learned from living in Hawaii. To Learn More About Arto Saari Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Watch "Let It Kill You: The Untold Arto Saari Story" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #252: Russell Shakespeare / Photographer
11/20/2024
Episode #252: Russell Shakespeare / Photographer
Photographer and Leica Ambassador Russell Shakespeare joins the podcast from his home on Austrailia's Gold Coast to talk about how he found his way from carpentry to photography and how a terrible car accident would end up changing the course of his life and send him on a creative journey through India that continues to this day and can be seen in Leica's short film "Streets of Varanasi". During our conversation Russell talks about his early days in the Newspaper and Magazine world and how that shaped his photographic style, what he's learned from all the years he has spent traveling India and why he has continued to be so drawn to Varanasi, how he values the practice of being in the present moment and how it has influenced every aspect of his life from photography, to fatherhood, to surfing, where he draws the most creative inspiration from, and the advice he gives to others trying to find their voice as artists. To Learn More About Russell Shakespeare Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Watch Lecia's "Streets Of Varanasi" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #251: Drew Smith / Photographer
11/13/2024
Episode #251: Drew Smith / Photographer
Photographer, brand ambassador, and mountain athlete Drew Smith joins the podcast to talk about his wild journey of growing up on a ranch in Montana and working jobs that varied from welding, to construction, to commercial fishing, to guiding, to search and rescue, to finally ending up with a camera in his hand and documenting the amazing adventures he was a part of, and slowing but surely developing a portfolio that would land him Clients like Patagonia, Roark, The North Face and so many more. During our conversation Drew talks about how a 5 month road trip to Baja after dropping out of college would end up changing the course of his life, and how he worked his way through an insane list of jobs in order to fund the pursuit of the next adventure and his insatiable appetite for travel. We also discuss how he found his niche in the world of outdoor adventure photography, started working with brands like Patagonia and Roark, what the behind the scenes of documenting alpine climbing adventures looks like, finally settling down after years of living in trucks and vans, what he's learned about life from the mountain characters he gets to be surrounded by, and the advice he gives to others hoping to one day have the chance to live out their own creative dreams. To Learn More About Drew Smith Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #250: Arturo + Lauren / Photographers / Filmmakers
06/14/2024
Episode #250: Arturo + Lauren / Photographers / Filmmakers
Architectural and Interior photography and filmmaking team Arturo + Lauren join the podcast to talk about their individual journeys into the space of architectural image and motion capture and how they would end up coming together as creative partners, as well as a couple, to form the brand and portfolio they are known for today, as well as the social network of other architectural and interior photographers they created with The Shifter Community. During our conversation we talk about what first attracted them to architecture and design, how they go about uniquely marketing and branding themselves, the importance of seo as well as in person events, the differences between real estate photography and architectural work, and the advice they give to others trying to carve out their own spot in an ever growing industry. To Learn More About Arturo + Lauren Visit: And Follow Them On Instagram At: To Learn More About The Shifter Community Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #249: Tom Oldham / Photographer
05/30/2024
Episode #249: Tom Oldham / Photographer
Celebrity portrait and commercial photographer and Sony Ambassador Tom Oldham joins the podcast from his London studio to talk about his journey from growing up in the small rural town of Dorset to photographing some of the most recognizable faces in the world, and earning awards like Amateur Photographer Magazine's 2023 "Hero Of Photography" and Sony's "World Open Photographer Of The Year" in 2020. During our conversation Tom talks about how the burgeoning rave scene of the UK would end up changing the course of his life and put a camera in his hand to begin documenting the culture he loved so much and all the amazing ups and downs his career has brought him since. He also gives a behind the scenes look at what it's like to photograph subjects like Rick Rubin, Nick Cave, Liam Gallagher, and so many more. Lastly we talk about longevity in a career as fickle as photography and what he feels has been his secret to not burning out, how he approaches all the personal projects he has become known for over the years, and the advice he gives to other creatives chasing their own dreams. To Learn More About Tom Oldham Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #248: Sam Jones Returns / Director / Photographer
05/16/2024
Episode #248: Sam Jones Returns / Director / Photographer
Director/Photographer Sam Jones returns to the podcast to talk about some of the amazing projects he has worked on since his first appearance on the show back in 2019, like his documentary film about Tony Hawk "Until The Wheels Fall Off", his documentary film on singer songwriter Jason Isbell "Running with our Eyes Closed", and his 6 part series showcasing the Smartless Podcast tour, all available to stream on Max. During our conversation we talk about how being a present conversationalist has helped him to be able to uncover the story inside a story while working on documentary films, how his passion for learning new things in his own life has translated to the characters he wants to showcase, the new film he's been working on over the last 4 years, and what he's learned about a life well live through hundreds of converations with some of the leading creatives, athletes, and innovators in the world. To Learn More About Sam Jones Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Best Of VR: Danny Clinch / Photographer / Director
04/25/2024
Best Of VR: Danny Clinch / Photographer / Director
Legendary music photographer and Grammy nominated director Danny Clinch joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in a blue collar family in Toms River, NJ to falling in love with photography and music at an early age, to pursuing an education at the New England School of photography, to working with and assisting Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel, Mary Ellen Mark, Timothy White, and others, to finding his own voice as an artist and building an incredible career as one of most sought after photographers in the music business. During our conversation Danny talks about his early days with Spin Magazine, shooting the record cover for Nas's "Illmatic", being on tour with Blind Melon, booking shoots for Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen on the same day, building long lasting relationships and friendships with some of the most well known musicians in the world that has given him a level of access all music fans dream about, and so much more. It's a beautiful conversation on a life well lived. So sit back and enjoy. To Learn More About Danny Clinch Visit: And Follow Him on Instagram At: To Learn More About the Transparent/Clinch Gallery Visit: To Learn More About the Sea/Hear/Now Festival Visit:
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Episode #247: Sven Martin / Photographer
04/18/2024
Episode #247: Sven Martin / Photographer
Renowned mountain bike photographer Sven Martin joins the podcast to talk about the journey from his early days as a pro skateboarder, to racing downhill mountain bikes, to transitioning into a full time photographer and all the adventures in between. Growing up in South Africa, Sven's father had a camera in his hand at an early age and helped him develop a skillset, along with his mother's keen eye for composition, that would serve him well as he moved through his own passion for surfing, skateboarding, and eventually mountain biking. During our conversation Sven tells stories of skateboarding with Tony Hawk and Ed Templeton, as well as his early photography work for Thrasher Magazine and how his girlfriend (now wife) Anka would eventually lead him towards the mountain bike world, what his schedule is like covering the world cup race circuit, how things have changed over the years with the advent of new technology and so many more shooters on the scene, how he has managed to stay so stoked on the sport after all these years, and the advice he gives to others rising up through the ranks of actions sports photography. To Learn More About Sven Martin Visit: To Watch the Short Film About Sven Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #246: David Donnelly / Filmmaker
04/11/2024
Episode #246: David Donnelly / Filmmaker
Filmmaker and artist David Donnelly joins the podcast to talk about his newest documentary film "The Cost of Convenience" that sheds light on the pervasive impact of surveillance capitalism on our privacy, autonomy, and democracy. David has spent many years creating documentary films in the classical music realm, but when Covid came along and shut down the live performance spaces he was so accustomed to, he found himself exploring the exponential rise in the dependence of social media platforms and other spaces that exploded during the pandemic. When he set out with a goal of documenting our addiction to this technology, he had no idea of the massive story that would begin to unfold of the other nefarious aspects hiding in plane site, and how his film would adapt to try and tell a much broader story over years of work and countless days of travel. During our conversation we discuss the last analog generation that we both come from, the inability for people to just be bored and how that is affecting creativity, the conversation that needs to be had about the future of social media, and so much more. To Learn More About David Donnelly Visit: To Learn More About the Film "The Cost of Convenience" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #245: Alison Conklin / Photographer
03/28/2024
Episode #245: Alison Conklin / Photographer
Photographer and Fujifilm Ambassador Alison Conklin joins the show to tell her inspiring story of perseverance after a doctor gave her the news that she had 6 months to live if she didn't get a new heart, and the transplant surgery that would soon follow and give her a new lease on life and a new appreciation for the selfless kindness of strangers. During our conversation Alison tells me how the tragic death of her mom at age 14 would end up leading her into a love of photography that she shared with her father, how she built her career as an amazing wedding photographer, how all the challenging events in her life have given her a true appreciation for the present moment, and the advice she gives to others trying to find their own path. It's a beautiful story that will inspire you to appreciate all the things you already have. To Learn More About Alison Conklin Visit: And Follow Her On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #244: Alex Potter / Photographer / Journalist
03/21/2024
Episode #244: Alex Potter / Photographer / Journalist
Photographer, journalist, trauma nurse, wildland firefighter, and all around badass Alex Pottter joins the podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in a small town in the midwest to living and working in Yemen and throughout the middle east as a photojournalist, to working as a trauma nurse on the front lines of the war in Mosul, to her years as a wildland firefighter and all the adventures in between. During our conversation Alex tells me what it was like traveling through the middle east as a young woman and the purpose she found in the region, the tragic loss of her husband Pete Reed who she met and worked alongside in Mosul, the importance of being present with the ones you love, and the advice she gives to others looking to find their own purpose and adventure. To Learn More About Alex Potter Visit: And Follow Her On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #243: Krystle Wright Returns / Photographer / Director
03/14/2024
Episode #243: Krystle Wright Returns / Photographer / Director
Photographer/Director Krystle Wright returns to the podcast to talk about the new National Geographic series "Photographer" premiering on March 18th where she is featured alongside an amazing list of other photographers. We also catch up on what she's been up to since she was last on the show, talk honestly and openly about her financial struggles in the last year and how that had her questioning her future in photography, why she is so drawn to storm chasing, what was behind her award winning photo for the Red Bull Illume contest, her thoughts towards AI and social media, and so much more. To Learn More About Krystle Wright Visit: And Follow Her On Instagram At: To Watch Her Short Film for Leica Visit: To Learn More About National Geographic's "Photographer" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Best Of VR: Ed Templeton / Skateboarder / Photographer / Artist
03/07/2024
Best Of VR: Ed Templeton / Skateboarder / Photographer / Artist
Ed Templeton joins the podcast to talk about how he went from being one of the most influential street skaters of his generation to showcasing his paintings and photography in highly respected galleries and collections. Although Ed's story has been told many times in some great interviews and documentaries, I get the chance to trace his history of growing up in Orange County in a fairly tough family situation and how that eventually led him to skateboarding. For those who aren't familiar with Ed Templeton, his influence to the world of skateboarding is undeniable and in 2016 he was inducted into the skateboarding hall of fame. But this conversation dives into how his skate career led him into the world of painting and photography and some of the early relationships with people like Aaron Rose and Alleged Gallery that would help push him into the national spotlight as an artist. During our talk I get the chance to ask Ed what attracts him so much to the daily habit of street photography and constantly chasing another image, what he's learned about the human condition after years of closely observing others, what it is about skateboarding that leads so many to a creative life, and the advice he gives to those out there chasing their own dreams of living creatively. So sit back and enjoy this conversation with one of the most requested guests I've had. To Learn More About Ed Templeton Visit: And Follow Him on Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #242: Kevin Zacher / Photographer / Director
02/29/2024
Episode #242: Kevin Zacher / Photographer / Director
Commercial photographer/director Kevin Zacher returns to the podcast to catch up on how life and business have changed since we last talked during Covid, how the industry is bouncing back and the changes that have come with it, how he approached some of his personal projects like "Dirt Football" that was recently published, how he manages to keep such a youthful vibe to his work as he gets older, what it's like working with high school athletes for a commercial campaign, how having a son changed him as a photographer and a person, his feelings towards new gear and film photography, and how going through his old snowboard archive in preperation for a book has made him reflect on his own evolution as an artist. We also discuss his newest offering as a mentor and consultant, working closely with other photographers and directors in order to try and help them realize their own goals. To Learn More About Kevin Zacher Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #241: Jeff Johnson / Photographer / Director / Writer
02/22/2024
Episode #241: Jeff Johnson / Photographer / Director / Writer
Commercial and adventure photographer, director, and writer Jeff Johnson returns to the podcast to talk about all the changes that have happened in his life and career since he was last on the show in 2017, his beautiful new film that he co-directed with Keith Malloy for Yeti Presents "Beyond Sunset", what it was like to leave Patagonia after years of employment and venture back out into the freelance world, how his book "Way High Kick Turn" that chronicled the 80s skate scene of the east bay came to fruition, getting to help create his own signature shoe with SeaVees, working with brands like Yeti and Roark to help create organic storytelling that helps to market a brand and a vibe, how having a family later in life has helped him as a husband and a father, and what's next on his wish list of travel and work. To Learn More About Jeff Johnson Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Watch Beyond Sunset Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #240: Alex Gagne Returns / The Visual Banter Show
02/15/2024
Episode #240: Alex Gagne Returns / The Visual Banter Show
Photographer and host of The Photo Banter podcast Alex Gagne returns for round two of "Visual Banter" where we catch up on what we've been up to since we spoke last year, some of the podcasts we've been listening to, the challenges of trying to maintain a weekly show while also making a living as a working photographer, new technology that both frightens and excites us, how meditation can help creativity, and what's in store for the new year. To Learn More About Alex Gagne Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Listen to The Photo Banter Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At:
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Episode #239: Scott Ballew / Filmmaker / Songwriter
02/08/2024
Episode #239: Scott Ballew / Filmmaker / Songwriter
Scott Ballew joins the podcast to talk about his inspiring creative evolution. From his early days on the football fields of Texas that would ultimately lead to a Rose Bowl appearance, to working his way up from PA to Executive Producer on the commercial and film sets of LA, to returning to Austin to help create beautiful films for Yeti in his role as head of content, to directing his own documentaries and short films, to recording multiple albums and joining the amazing roster at La Honda Records, and how all the life experience in between continues to help feed his desire to never stop creating. During our conversation we talk about his battle with drug and alcohol addiction and how sobriety and an amazing mentor in legendary musician Terry Allen would convince him to start putting his stories to music and, at the age of 37, become such a prolific songwriter that 3 albums would follow over the next 3 years on top of the whirlwind schedule of filmmaking that continues to this day. We also discuss our shared experience of trying to fill the spiritual void after getting clean from opiates, the daily practice of creation he learned from Terry and how he goes about trying to connect with "The Muse", what he's learned from years of pointing the camera at so many inspiring characters, and the advice he gives to others on their own creative journey. To Learn More About Scott Ballew Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Watch The Film "Leisure Rodeo" Visit: To Watch The Film "Can You See Me Smiling" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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Episode #238: Christaan Felber / Photographer
02/01/2024
Episode #238: Christaan Felber / Photographer
Photographer Christaan Felber has had the opportunity to point his camera at some of the most recognizable faces in the world, creating iconic portraits while working for editorial clients like The New York Times and Rolling Stone, as well as commercial work for companies ranging from Apple to Nike. But during our conversation we dive into the very personal world of his newest book "Bitter Sweet" and have an honest exploration of some of the ups and downs of Christaan's career and how that culiminated into a deep dive into his own psyche that led to the realization that what others might deem as an "ugly photo" could have something more to say if given the chance. Throughout Christaan's career he has self pulbished many personal projects, but we talk about the unique aspects of this one and how it came to be, what we can learn from taking time out to appreciate the mundane and even the uncomfortable, how we need make sure we continue to make work for ourselves later into our career, and the advice he gives to others chasing their own creative dreams. To Learn More About Christaan Felber Visit: And Follow Him On Instagram At: To Buy A Copy of His Book "BitterSweet" Visit: To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: And Follow On Instagram At: And YouTube At:
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