Visual Revolutionary

Renowned architectural photographer Ema Peter joins the podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in Bulgaria as the daughter of filmmakers who wanted more for her than a life in the arts, to working as an intern at Magnum and finding a passion for photojournalism and conflict photography, to falling in love with architecture after being introduced to the work of Le Corbusier by her uncle, to becoming the head of photography for VRX Studios, to finally stepping out on her own and establishing herself as one of the top international architectural photographers on the scene, working with some of the biggest firms in the world and creating a unique style she likes to call architectural photojournalism.  During our conversation Ema talks about the patience that is needed to create a long lasting career in the competitive world of photography, why we need to respect the life and energy of architecture just like we would any other subject, what "balance" means to her in her busy career, and the advice she g

Celebrity portrait and hospitality photographer Josh Telles joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a valley kid growing up in the shadow of Hollywood with no real direction on what he wanted to do when he got older, to taking portraits of some of the biggest named celebrities in the world, all because of stumbling into the right community college photo class and having the drive to chase down what he realized was his new dream.  During our conversation Josh talks about how a chance run in with well known LA photographer Johnny Tergo would end up leading to an internship with celebrity photographer Art Streiber and help Josh to find his voice as an artist and get him in the door of the very competitive world of celebrity portraiture.  We also discuss the balance of shooting portrait work and food and hospitality and how his desire to do both gave him issues with finding an agent but helped him financially and creatively diversify himself, what it's like shooting celebrities like George Clooney and th

Commercial and editorial photographer, director, and model Rachael Galipo joins the podcast to talk about her latest art show and project called "To Be Frank" and how the gift of a 4X5 Cambo from her late uncle would end up sending her on a visual journey and help her to establish herself in the creative community of Salt Lake City. During our conversation Rachael talks about growing up as a Jersey girl with a love of sports and an early interest in photography and how climbing would eventually lead her to fall in love with the outdoors and set her out on a life of adventure and a desire to share that life through work as a wilderness therapist and, later as a teacher for the Climbing Academy, before finally deciding to try to make it on her own in the competitive world of photography. Rachael also talks about all the amazing people she draws inspiration from, how incredible and open mentors helped her find her voice and place in the industry, and how she tries to pay that same open attitude forward to others

Photographer, co-founder of Street Dreams Magazine, and Sony Alpha Collective member Steven John Irby, better known to many as Steve Sweatpants, joins the podcast to talk about his journey from working at jobs like Game Stop and REI with no real plan in life other than paying the bills, to finding a like minded creative community through Instagram and falling in love with visual story telling and the opportunities it opened up for him. During our conversation Steve talks about the sage wisdom his father once gave to him of not living to pay your rent and how he would take that advice and apply it to creating a career he was passionate it about and would end up touring him all over the world while establishing a huge  community around Street Dreams Magazine.  We also discuss the financial sacrifices he was willing to make to see his dreams come to fruition, how a tight knit family has continued to play a role in his desire to form lasting creative communities, his feelings about the current trajectory of Insta

Interior Design Photographer Stephen Karlisch joins the podcast to talk about growing up all over the world with an early dream of one day becoming an architect, and how he finally ended up in Texas to pursue an education based on that dream, only to find out his true passion was in the darkroom.  Since then he has gone on to make a name for himself in the competitive world of interior photography, working with editorial clients like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Veranda, and so many more, as well creating long lasting working relationships with some of the most sought after designers in the country.  During our conversation, Stephen and I share some of our similar experiences with two long careers of shooting architecture and design, and how we have constantly tried to evolve in a niche that can sometimes feel stagnant.  Stephen also talks about the early days of building his career alongside his wife Kristen and how his love for architecture and design would lead him to finally walk away from a very suc

Renowned fine art photographer and Hasselblad ambassador Julia Fullerton-Batten joins the podcast to talk about her early love of photography and the journey that would take her from assisting commercial photographers and working night jobs, to finding her own voice as an artist and creating the beautiful cinematic style she is known for today, with large scale personal projects that have graced the walls of galleries, collectors, and publications around the world.  During our conversation Julia talks about her childhood and what it was like growing up in different areas of the world and how that story would one day lead her to try and express it visually with her earliest personal collection of images called "Teenage Stories".  We also talk about the transition from advertising work to the fine art world, where she draws creative inspiration from, what it's like trying to manage personal projects that require a huge crew, and the advice she gives to others trying to find their own creative voice.   To Learn

Commercial and editorial photographer Emily Shur joins the podcast to talk about how she went from a kid growing up in Houston Texas with an early love of photography and a dream of one day working for Rolling Stone, to shooting some of the most recognizable faces in the world for a huge list of clients that most people would dream of working with.  During our conversation Emily talks about how she found photography in high school and how it ended up helping her through a rough patch of her teen years and gave her a purpose that she continues to nurture today, how she went from working as an assistant in the offices of Rolling Stone to being featured in the pages of major publications across the country, what inspired her move from New York to LA and how hard it is to get into the competive world of big celebrity shoots, the importance of all her personal projects and how it has helped her to stay passionate about the art of photography, and the advice she gives to others chasing their own creative dreams.  

Director of Photography and Cinematographer Gregory Middleton joins the podcast to talk about working on Marvel's newest series "Moon Knight" and how his many years of shooting on hit shows like Game of Thrones and Watchmen helped him approach this new mind bending and visually stunning story.  During our conversation Gregory talks about how his early love of film and how him and his friends turned their passion for making super 8 movies into a film school degree and slowly but surely into the career he is known for today with an incredible list of credits on feature films and television shows alike.  We also discuss what it looks like behind the scenes of some of your favorite shows, how he deals with creative burnout when it comes up, and the advice he gives to young filmmakers with dreams of one day seeing their work on the big screen.   To Learn More About Gregory Middleton Visit: http://www.middletondp.com And Watch Moon Knight At: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocS To Learn More

Photographer Mathieu Chaze comes on the podcast to talk about his new book "Rock, Paper, Scissors" and his journey from a job in banking and the never ending corporate ladder climbing that comes with it, to leaving it all behind to home school his two sons and go all in with a dream of becoming a photographer.  During our conversation Mathieu talks about how we all must sometimes where different masks in our proffesional lives, but that we can lose our true selves under that persona and, in the process, lose focus of what's truly important and what actually brings us happiness.  We also discuss what led him to the idea of creating a book out of daily life with his children, the mentorship that gave him the belief in what he was doing, and the advice he gives to others chasing their own creative dreams.   To Learn More About Mathieu Chaze Visit: https://www.mathieuchaze.com And Follow Him On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/mathieuchaze/ To Buy a Copy of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" Visit: https://www.mathie

Legendary sports photographer and Hall of Famer Andrew D. Bernstein joins the show to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, NY with a love of sports and how his father introduced him to photography at an early age and his immediate desire to marry those two passions together and create the memorable career he is known for today.  During our conversation Andrew talks about his early days as the team photographer of the showtime Los Angeles Lakers and how people like Pat Riley and Magic Johnson influenced his own work ethic and drive for success, what it was like getting his first Sports Illustrated cover, how he ended up working as the team photographer for almost every pro sports team in LA, what made him start his own amazing podcast "Legends of Sport", and the advice he gives to other young photographers with dreams of one day having the best seat at the game.   To Learn More About Andrew Bernstein Visit: http://www.adbapi.com And Follow Him On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/adbphotoinc/ To Listen to

Photographer, designer, and creative collaborator Daniel Rojas (aka: Fog Again) joins the podcast to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in a rough neigborhood in Los Angeles with a passion for art, to finding his early tribe in skateboarding and music, as well as a love for photography, to finally creating a relationship with one of the most famous drummers of all time Travis Barker that has lasted for many years, toured him all over the world, and created a beautiful archive of a beloved figure in the music industry.  During our conversation Daniel talks about his early work in web design and photography with companies like DVS and Burton and how that led to a position with Travis's apparel company Famous Stars and Straps, what it was like heading out on his first tour with Blink 182, his ability to be a fly on the wall in situations where others might desperately want to assert themselves, how he has managed to have such longevity in his working relationship with Travis, and the advice he gives to

Ray Barbee is not only one of the most influential street skateboarders in history, he's an amazing photographer, musician, and creative thinker.   During our conversation we talk about what it was like to tour the world as a professional skateboarder, his early influences in photography, what made him embrace the Leica M6 and black and white film, what it's been like having a relationship with such a legendary camera brand, and the advice he gives to others who yearn for a more creative existence.   Follow Ray Barbee on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/r.barbee/ And make sure to check out his Solo Music Albums or many of the projects plays in at: http://www.galaxiarecords.com/artist/ray-barbee To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: http://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow on Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/

Photographer and frequent National Geographic contributor David Liittschwager joins the podcast to talk about his latest book "Octopus, Seahorse, Jellyfish" and the challenges he faced over years of capturing stunning detailed photographs of very elusive and shy creatures.  During our conversation David talks about growing up in Eugence, Oregon and his early love of photography, how he ended up working for legendary photographer Richard Avedon, and what made him leave the world of commercial photography behind to focus his camera on the natural world and the endless array of subjects it provided him.   To Learn More About David Liitshwager Visit: http://www.liittschwager.com And Follow Him On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/davidliittschwager/ To Buy His Latest Book "Octopus, Seahorse, Jellyfish" Visit: https://www.amazon.com/Octopus-Seahorse-Jellyfish-David-Liittschwager/dp/1426221797 To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: https://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow On Instagram At: http

Director of Photography and Cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin joins the podcast to talk about working on the full length feature film "Asking For It" and the journey she took from a suburban town in Rhode Island, to film school at NYU, to working as an electrician on shows like Sex and the City and Law and Order, to finding her own voice as a cinematographer and DP and building the career she is known for today.  During our conversation Jendra talks about how a middle school mentor helped her have the confidence to chase her creative dreams, the challenges that women have on film sets and in the industry in general, what it's like trying to film an action movie on a smaller budget, and the advice she gives to others with dreams of one day making their own movie.  To Learn More About Jendra Jarnigan Visit: https://www.jendrajarnagin.com And Follow Her On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/jendradp To Watch "Asking For It" Visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.43609883-b7d4-4608-bf4e-56

Outdoor adventure and hunting photographer Bianca Germain joins the podcast to talk about how a kid growing up in Albany, NY with a love of art and a passion for sports ended up living a life of adventure in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and becoming a sought after photographer by brands like Sitka, Yeti, Orvis, and more.  During our conversation Bianca talks about how she found her way to photography from her background in biology, and how she's been able to keep her dayjob as a clinical researcher while still traveling the world and working with brands many would dream of one day having on their own client lists.  We also talk about how she made the leap from backcountry ski photography to hunting photography and the similiarites the two worlds share, as well as what they could learn from each other.   To Learn More About Bianca Germain Visit: https://biancagermainphoto.com And Follow Her On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/biancagermain/ To Watch the Sitka Video featuring Bianca visit: https://www

Adventure photographer and filmmaker Chris Burkard returns to the podcast to talk about his new book "Wayward" and what went into creating a visually stunning memoir that tells the story of a life well lived and the creation of a career path that was all his own.  During our conversation we talk about what he's been up to since the last time we spoke, how he approached compiling the story of his life and career into a book, how we both appreciate the slow trajectory of "success" that we have had in our creative careers, and other words of wisdom from a photographer that needs no introduction to the Visual Revolutionary audience.   To Buy Chris's new book "Wayward" Visit: https://chrisburkardshop.com/collections/books/products/wayward To Learn More About Chris Burkard Visit: https://www.chrisburkard.com And Follow Him On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburkard/ To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: https://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/

Filmmaker and surfer Keith Malloy joins the podcast to talk about what it was like growing up in Ojai, CA in a hardworking family with traditional values and a shared passion for the ocean, and how he and his brothers would all go on to make a name for themselves in the competitive world of professional surfing.  During our conversation Keith talks about the early days on the North Shore of Oahu, meeting Jeff Johnson and eventually moving back to Ventura to help create the Patagonia surf brand, helping to work on some of his older brother's early films and act as a main character in the classic travel doc "180 Degrees South", and how that would lead him to eventually step into the world of filmmaking himself with multiple full length films, as well as short documentaries and commercial projects under his belt.   To Learn More About Keith Malloy and Bimarian Films Visit: https://www.bimarianfilms.co And Follow Him On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/thetorpedopeople/ To Learn More About Visual Revolutio

Renowned fine art and commercial photographer/director Tim Tadder joins the podcast to talk about his journey in photography and how he went from building an extremely successful commercial studio to finding himself disillusioned with the industry and work, and his subsequent transition into the fine art world as well as NFT space. During our conversation Tim talks about what it was like growing up in Baltimore as the son of a professional photographer who wanted something more for his son than a life in the arts, and how that ultimately helped developed a work ethic and drive that would propel Tim into the world of commercial photography and help him create not only a name for himself, but a look that would be copied by many. We also talk about how he's recently reevaluated his goals and desires in life and realized that he lost track of what made him fall in love with photography in the first place, and how he's been able to make the transition into creating meaningful art that finds it's way onto the walls

Renowned headshot photographer and inspiring entrepreneur Peter Hurley returns to the podcast to talk about his new NFT collection "Shabangrs" and the creation of his very own metaverse "Shabangrville", as well as catch up on what he's been up to since we last spoke years ago on Episode 18 of the show where Peter talked about how he created his career.  During this conversation we talk about what inspired him to dive down the NFT rabbit hole, the artistic future that the metaverse most likely holds, how he set about diversifying his business, and how you can be a part of all of it and join him in a virtual creative space.  To Learn More About Peter Hurley Visit: https://linktr.ee/peterhurley And Follow Him On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/peter_hurley/ To Learn More About Visual Revolutionary Visit: https://www.visualrevolutionary.com And Follow On Instagram At: https://www.instagram.com/visualrevolutionary/  

Editorial and commercial fashion and celebrity photographer Charlie Gray joins the podcast from his London studio to talk about how he went from a kid growing up in Cambridge with a love of skateboarding and browsing the artwork of the records in his dad's music store, to shooting some of the most recognizable faces in the world and creating a style of celebrity fashion work that would set him apart in a very competitive niche and earn him a spot on the roster of the renowned LGA agency and an ambassadorship with Leica.  During our conversation Charlie also talks about the early creative influence both skateboarding and music had on his life, how he fell in love with the reportage style of the Magnum photographers while at university, and how he began to apply that to his own pursuit of fashion and celebrity work.  We also discuss his approach to shooting celebrities, how being a nice person is a trait to be cherished the most, and the advice he gives to others chasing their own creative dreams.   To Learn Mo