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Foto Podcast

A photography podcast featuring interviews with photographers, artists, cultural thinkers, and technologists. We also launched a photography social platform - https://fotoapp.co fotoapp.substack.com

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Foto 032 - Phil Sharp

Foto Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Michael talks with North London–based photographer Phil Sharp about transforming a studio session into a collaborative experience. Phil traces his path from assisting and high-street portrait studios to scrappy New York musician shoots, then back to London, where actor headshots became a place to make pictures that feel alive. He breaks down his sessions, featuring natural light, bold colors, and playing music, so the sitter can stop overthinking. He also explains why he works until the image is

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102:57

Foto 031- Ed Templeton

Foto Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Michael talks with Ed Templeton about the through-line from 1990s skate culture to a lifetime of painting and photography: DIY zines, doing your own board graphics, and learning to work with chance. Ed traces his path from Orange County/Huntington Beach to turning pro by 1990, discovering photobooks (Nan Goldin, Larry Clark), and realizing he had insider access to a tour-bus world most photographers never see. They dig into failure, risk, and why he prefers to shoot candidly while walking instead of

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61:38

Foto 030 - Bill Shapiro

Foto Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Michael talks with editor and writer Bill Shapiro about leading LIFE magazine, launching LIFE.com, and what the internet has done to curation, attention, and trust in images. They cover the craft of photo essays, the changing business models behind visual journalism, how archives and sequencing shape meaning, the risks and realities of AI imagery, and Bill’s ongoing work championing photographers and helping them make books.🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS* 🌐 Blue Photo Collective: BluePhoto.co* 📸 Instagram:

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67:08

Foto 029 - Jon R Moore

Foto Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Photographer Jon Moore joins Michael to talk about his move from Tennessee to Portland, working across the rural Northwest, and creating images that document human-affected landscapes.We cover his early film studies at Watkins College, work as a studio manager and camera operator, and his weekend photo trips through Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and beyond. Jon shares stories from photographing ghost towns, tavern regulars, and roadside characters, plus lessons from Stephen Shore and Alec Soth.He

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58:49

Foto 028 - Alex Harris

Foto Podcast ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, Michael talks with photographer, educator, and editor Alex Harris, whose work explores memory, place, and the evolving nature of storytelling. Alex was a founding member of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. He’s also the author of 20 books, including River of Traps (a Pulitzer Prize finalist), The Idea of Cuba, and Our Strange New Land — a project exploring Southern independent film sets, recently exhibited at the High Museum of Art.Alex shares how his early

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53:14

Foto 027 - Brian Finke

Foto Podcast ·

2025/07/18

In this episode, Michael talks with photographer Brian Finke about developing a personal style and sticking to it. Brian is known for his bold, colorful work and for delving deep into specific worlds — from flight attendants and bodybuilders to law enforcement and drag races on the US-Mexico border.They discuss how he finds his projects, what drives his curiosity, and how he balances personal work with editorial and commercial assignments. Brian shares how he builds trust with people while keeping

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67:23

Foto 026 - Nina Berman

Foto Podcast ·

2025/07/07

In this episode, Michael talks with Nina Berman, a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and professor whose work interrogates the relationship between power, militarization, and the American experience. Over a career spanning three decades, Nina has consistently focused her lens on systems of violence and their aftermath, from war zones to police training grounds to the staged patriotism of political spectacle.A Guggenheim Fellow, two-time World Press Photo winner, and professor at Columbia

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55:46

Foto 025 - Betina La Plante

Foto Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this episode, Michael sits down with photographer Betina La Plante to discuss her instinct-driven approach to portraiture and the significance of connection in her work. Betina shares how she discovered photography, why she avoids overplanning, and how being fully present with her subjects enables her to capture something deeper and more genuine.They discuss her early inspirations, how her background shaped the way she sees, and why she embraces simplicity—both technically and emotionally—in her

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60:25

Foto 024 - Jean Andre Antoine

Foto Podcast ·

2025/06/04

In this episode, Michael sits down with NYC photographer Jean Andre Antoine to talk about his long-running Polaroid portrait series, his start in analog photography, and how the scarcity of instant film has become a constraint that fuels his creativity. They also discuss what it means to be present, how photographing strangers daily has shaped Jean’s understanding of people, and the deep emotional highs and lows of working in the street.🔗 Resources & Links* 🌐 Jean’s Website: jeanandreantoine.com*

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94:57

Foto Podcast 023 - Greta Rybus

Foto Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In this episode of the Foto Podcast, we sit down with Maine-based photojournalist and documentary photographer Greta Rybus, whose work blends deep observation, human empathy, and a reverence for nature. Greta shares her journey from growing up in Idaho to working as a full-time freelancer in Maine, covering everything from environmental stories to the opioid crisis to long-term projects rooted in land and community.We talk about her approach to photographing complex issues with compassion, the

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85:35

Foto Podcast 022 - Elliot Ross

Foto Podcast ·

2025/04/29

In this episode of the Foto Podcast, we’re joined by photographer and longform journalist Elliot Ross, whose thoughtful work bridges storytelling, ecology, culture, and human rights across the American West. From growing up on a remote farm in Colorado to assisting legends like Annie Leibovitz and Mark Seliger in New York, Elliot’s journey has taken him from the fashion world to remote caves, wheat harvests, indigenous communities, and ecological restoration zones.We discuss his powerful projects,

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54:38

Foto 021 - Angela Cappetta

Foto Podcast ·

2025/04/16

In this episode of the Foto Podcast, we’re joined by New York photographer Angela Cappetta. A lifelong documentarian, Angela Cappetta's work captures the depth and nuance of everyday life with bold honesty and vibrant storytelling. Angela shares the journey from her earliest photos as a child to her years working under icons like Mary Ellen Mark and Arthur Elgort to her celebrated long-term project documenting a family on the Lower East Side.We discuss her first book, her love for flash photography,

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82:04

Foto 020 - Michael Wriston

Foto Podcast ·

2025/04/05

In this episode of the Foto Podcast, we sit down with Michael Wriston, a Baltimore-based street portrait and long-exposure photographer whose work captures the soul of the city—one person, one building, one streetlight at a time. Michael shares how photography became a grounding force in his life during military night shifts and how it evolved into a way of deeply connecting with the world around him.We talk about the energy of late-night wandering, what it means to photograph lived-in

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67:40

Foto Podast 019 - Justin Hamel

Foto Podcast ·

2025/03/20

In this episode of the Foto Podcast, documentary photojournalist Justin Hamel shares the incredible stories behind his work on the U.S.–Mexico border. From his early days exploring abandoned buildings in Pennsylvania to documenting the realities of migration, law enforcement, and energy production in Texas, Justin’s photography is grounded in empathy, persistence, and a commitment to truth.We talk about everything from how a devastating spinal cord injury reshaped his life and, work to the human

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63:54

Foto Podcast 018 - Nick Gervin

Foto Podcast ·

2025/02/26

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Gervin, a documentary photographer from Portland, Maine, whose raw and unfiltered work captures the unseen side of city life. Nick shares his journey from overcoming two traumatic brain injuries to using photography as a tool for recovery and self-expression. We dive deep into his decade-long project, Portlanders, his thoughts on documentary photography, the role of flash in his work, and how skateboarding shaped his visual style. Plus, we talk about his latest

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56:32

Foto Podcast 017 - Lisa Elmaleh

Foto Podcast ·

2025/02/12

In this episode, Michael Howard sits down with renowned large-format photographer and 2024 Guggenheim Fellow Lisa Elmaleh. Lisa shares her journey into large-format photography, her decision to trade Brooklyn for a remote cabin in West Virginia, and her powerful work documenting life along the U.S.-Mexico border. She opens up about the challenges migrants face, the humanity behind immigration, and how she builds trust through her thoughtful, slow photographic process. This is an inspiring

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52:30

Foto 016 - The Technical Maze of AI-Generated Imagery

Foto Podcast ·

2025/01/11

In this episode, we dive deep into the growing discussion about AI and its impact on photography. We cover the potential benefits of AI in visual recognition and image labeling, the ethical concerns surrounding AI-generated images, and the complexities of ensuring creators' rights and consent. With real-world examples and thoughtful analysis, we explore the technical and philosophical nuances of AI in image creation, how different groups view its role, and the ongoing legal and technical challenges

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35:42

Foto Podcast 015 - Daniel Milnor

Foto Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Daniels' Website - https://shifter.media/Daniel Milnor, the Creative Ambassador for Blurb, delves into his journey from a photographer to his role at Blurb over 13 years. He discusses his unexpected entry into photography and his transition from traditional photography practices to embracing modern challenges and opportunities, such as AI and digital technology. The conversation spans topics from the impact of AI on the creative industry, ethical considerations, the value of unique work and

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56:10

Foto 014 - Why Metadata Matters with Margaret Warren

Foto Podcast ·

2024/11/09

Welcome to the Foto Podcast! I’m thrilled to introduce Margaret Warren as a tech advisor here at Foto. Margaret has an incredible background in metadata, digital innovation, and image management, and today, we’re diving into how her expertise is shaping Foto’s future. We’ll be discussing everything from the role of metadata in preserving image context and discoverability to the importance of user control over data privacy and location settings. Margaret will also share insights on how these features

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15:39

Foto Update - April 2024

Foto Podcast ·

2024/04/23

This Foto Podcast Episode is an update from Michael Howard on where Foto development stands as of April 2024. Michael discusses Foto's different funding strategies over the next 6-8 months and what new features will be released in the next 1-2 months.Subscribe to the Foto Podcast on Apple and Spotify.Foto Site - https://fotoapp.coFoto Substack - https://fotoapp.substack.com Get full access to Foto at fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe

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