ASMP Experts & Masters
Business og økonomiWe welcome you to the American Society of Media Photographers podcast series "ASMP Experts and Masters." The program brings candid conversations about the craft, business and culture of photography between legendary photographers, creatives, and thought leaders under the guidance of our rotating hosts: Tom Kennedy , ASMP's Executive Director / former multimedia editor of The Washington Post / former Director of Photography at National Geographic, Luke Copping former Chair of ASMP's National Board of Directors, Gabriella Marks, current ASMP National Board Treasurer, and Amy Tierney, current ASMP National Board Director.The first several podcast episodes were additionally live streamed on Facebook from the Facebook page of Photo Brigade (with just under 38,000+ followers) and available afterward on Adorama's YouTube page (724,000+ followers).
Siste episoder av ASMP Experts & Masters podcast
- Ep 31 - Part 2: Photography Consultant J. Sybylla Smith (00:37:55)
This is part 2 of Tom’s interview with J. Sybylla Smith, an educator, curator, and incredible photography consultant, providing collaborations on editing, sequencing, marketing, and writing artistic statements so artists can apply for grants or exhibition proposals. She also consults with educational institutions in order to develop programming and more dynamic partnerships. Sybylla writes and lectures on visual culture, gender equity and photography, and the creative practice, with a f...
- Ep 30 - Part 1: Photography Consultant J. Sybylla Smith (00:43:31)
Today, Tom has the pleasure of interviewing J. Sybylla Smith, an educator, curator, and incredible photography consultant, providing collaborations on editing, sequencing, marketing, and writing artistic statements so artists can apply for grants or exhibition proposals. She also consults with educational institutions in order to develop programming and more dynamic partnerships. Sybylla writes and lectures on visual culture, gender equity and photography, and the creative practice, with a fo...
- Ep 29 - Photographer Erika Larsen (01:02:58)
Tom’s guest today, Erika Larsen, is a photographer known for extended essays that document various cultures from a variety of perspectives. Erika is well-known around the world for her work with National Geographic, Time Magazine, and other globally-recognized companies. She has specialized in immersive photography in order to tap into the world’s oldest profession, storytelling. Erika believes that good photographers have the ability to freeze time, and she has let that fuel her throughout h...
- Ep 28 - Photography Rep Heather Elder (00:47:11)
Today’s special guest is Heather Elder, a photography rep that has worked with some of the most well-known photographers in recent memory. Heather has spent years sharing thoughts and secrets of the photography industry through her blog, Notes From a Rep’s Journal, and her podcast, Dear Art Producer. After 25 years, she still figures out ways to innovate and adapt to the industry as it changes with the times. Heather brings years of wisdom and experience to the table, so pay attention! In thi...
- Ep 27 - Photographer Eric Meola (01:16:27)
Eric Meola is an incredibly talented commercial photographer out of New York City. He has spent his career attempting to make his work distinctive, photographing things like the incredible weather of The Great Plains and Bruce Springsteen on the rise. Eric began his commercial photography career after he graduated from Syracuse University, going from his first job as a photography assistant to Time Magazine. Throughout his career, Eric has been able to balance doing commercial work, which bri...
- Ep 26 - Robert Seale (00:51:20)
Robert Seale is a commercial photographer and long-time ASMP member based out of Houston. Throughout his career, he has been able to stay versatile and prolific, while providing his services to advertising agencies, corporate reports, and a host of editorial publications. Robert has made a name for himself with his exceptional technical ability, graphic eye, lighting skills, and his execution speed as a visual problem solver. From his start as a college newspaper photographer, Robert has spen...
- Ep 25 - Lou Jones (00:56:29)
Tom’s guest today, Lou Jones, is a long-time Boston freelance photographer. Lou received his degree in physics and you could say he was well on his way to becoming a rocket scientist, until he found his way to the art of photography. Since then, he has spent his career blending the commercial and editorial sectors. Through personal and long-term projects, Lou is working to effect change in how the world views different social issues. In this episode, Tom and Lou talk about… Considering photog...
- Ep 24 - Pete Souza (01:08:35)
ASMP member photographer, and past Chief White House photographer to President Barack Obama, Pete Souza, speaks with ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy. Pete went to K-State where he started his photography journey with the school’s newspaper. After quite a journey, he found himself as the White House photographer for both President Ronald Reagan and President Barack Obama. In this episode, Tom and Pete talk about Pete’s time at the school paper, to teaching, to the Sun Times, to Nati...
- CASE Act Update: Majority Victory in the House! (00:14:07)
This is a very busy and exciting time in Washington for the ASMP. Here to tell us all about what’s going on is Gabriela Marks, ASMP National Board member. Today’s episode is a short update on the latest news from Capitol Hill. A vote was passed recently in the House to strengthen the copyright system, now onto the Senate. Stay tuned to hear just what that means for the ASMP. In this episode, we talk about… Having the same impact in the Senate as in the HouseModifications to the Case Act that ...
- Ep 23 - ASMP Archivist Grayson Dantzic (00:39:04)
The calling cards of any archive are preservation and access. Tom’s guest today is Grayson Dantzic. Grayson is an ASMP Board Member in the New York chapter, a photographer, and an archivist. As an archivist, he has been working with Tom to organize and assess the value of ASMP’s archives as a representation of the history of photography over the past 75 years. Grayson’s goal is to raise awareness about the roots of photography and the ASMP in order to shed light on the rich stories behind the...
- Ep 22 - Cynthia Carris Alonso (01:01:03)
In this episode Tom Kennedy, ASMP's Executive Director, speaks candidly with Cynthia Carris Alonso — a former Newsweek photo editor and photographer who has worked extensively in Cuba for more than two decades. Cynthia Carris Alonso has been a Photographer, Photo Editor and Researcher for internationally renowned magazines, books and web sites such as Time.com, ABCnews.com, Newsweek, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, Rhythm Music Magazine, People en Español, Vanity Fair, and Scholastic, as ...
- Ep 21 - Photographer Wellness with Jordan Marwin (00:43:15)
Luke Copping, former ASMP National Board of Directors Chair, chats with athlete and trainer Jordan Marwin about physical wellness, strength, and mobility for photographers. You can learn more about Jordan here.Support the show
- Ep 20 - Tim Rasmussen (01:19:22)
In this episode ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy speaks with Tim Rasmussen — The former director of photography for ESPN. Tim recently left the position for a new role with Connecticut Public Broadcasting as Chief Content Officer. This interview was recorded prior to that role change. He joined ESPN in 2015 after nearly 10 years as Assistant Managing Editor for Photography at The Denver Post, where the paper became known for its exceptional photography and awarded three Pulitze...
- Ep 19 - Santiago Lyon (01:03:49)
In this episode ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy speaks with Santiago Lyon - The Director of Editorial Content for Adobe as well as the former Director of Photography for the Associated Press. They touch on topics ranging from Lyon's current work leading a newsroom worth stock department within adobe to his work overseeing years of Pulitzer Prize winning work at AP. Lyon began his career with AP as a photographer, moved to picture editing and served as Director of Photography for the last...
- Ep 18 - Richard Kelly (01:05:10)
ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy speaks with photographer, filmmaker, educator, and former ASMP President Richard Kelly. You can learn more about Richard here.Support the show
- Ep 17 - Truepic / Sherif Hanna (01:20:44)
Tom's guest in this episode is Sherif Hanna — Senior Director for platform integration at Truepic, a California startup company that is now grappling with one of the more vexing problems of our time - namely how to authenticate digital imagery so that viewers of the image know that it has been seen and rendered as the photographer intended and that it accurately reflects what the photographer saw at the moment of image capture. You can learn more about Truepic here.Support the show
- Ep 16 — Maggie Steber (01:20:44)
ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy speaks with Maggie Steber, a well-known documentary photographer, Leica Ambassador and photo educator. Maggie has worked in 64 countries focusing on humanitarian, cultural, and social stories. Her honors include the Leica Medal of Excellence, World Press Photo Foundation, the Overseas Press Club, Pictures of the Year, the Medal of Honor for Distinguished Service to Journalism from the University of Missouri, the Alicia Patterson and Ernst Haas Grants...
- Ep 15 - Evan Nisselson (00:52:13)
In this episode of ASMP Experts and Masters ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy speaks with Evan Nisselson — a venture capitalist based in New York City who provides early stage funding to individuals seeking to grow all types of imaging technology companies as well as acting as host of an annual conference that brings together photographers, technologists, academics, media company execs. and more. Due to recording issues you may notice some background noise and the occasional interfer...
- Ep 14 — Scott Burkholder (00:58:31)
In this episode ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy chats with Scott Burkholder of SGB Talent Agency in Baltimore. Scott is a socially minded artist agent who focus is on giving artists support and guidance in their business affairs. You can learn more about the American Society of Media Photographers by visiting www.asmp.org.Support the show
- Ep 13 — Karen Mullarkey (01:15:13)
ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy talks with picture editor Karen Mullarkey. Karen has an extensive career at magazines like Rolling Stone, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. You can learn more about the American Society of Media Photographers by visiting ASMP.orgSupport the show
- Ep 12 - Jodi Baretz (00:46:45)
In this episode Tom Kennedy speaks with Jodi Baretz — a psychotherapist and holistic health coach. Jodi contributes regularly to The Huffington Post, The Mindfulness App, Westchester Magazine, Inside Chappaqua and Inside Armonk magazines. Most recently Baretz’ book has been featured in Thrive Global and on several podcasts, including Thrive LOUD, Here to Thrive, and Be Healthy and Thrive. She has also teamed up with “Maximize Your Talent,” a company that trains companies in emotio...
- Ep 11 - Jenna Close (00:51:25)
Luke Copping, former Chair, ASMP National Board of Directors, talks with photographer and fellow former Chair, ASMP National Board of Directors, Jenna Close. Topics include Jenna's work in the green energy market, her concerns and beliefs about the direction of the photography industry and the culture surrounding it, and how she has adapted her business to the needs of her specific niche market. You can learn more about Jenna and her company Buck the Cubicle here. Be sure to...
- Ep 10 - Meet Your Hosts - Luke Copping (01:05:04)
ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy interviews his co-host Luke Copping about his experiences as a photographer in Buffalo NY, his role as ASMP National Board Chair, and his thoughts on the current states of the photographic industry and its shifting culture. You can more about ASMP by visiting www.asmp.org Support the show
- Ep 9 — Peter Krogh (01:03:30)
ASMP Executive Director speaks with photographer, filmmaker, and author Peter Krogh about the intersection of photography and technology, digital asset management, and their shared experiences at National Geographic. Peter Krogh is a photographer, writer, filmmaker, publisher and consultant. For 30 years, he has created compelling visual images for editorial and commercial clients who need to send a message, tell a story or connect with an audience. In the last decade,...
- Ep 8 — Lynn Goldsmith (00:59:52)
Tom Kennedy chats with photographer Lynn Goldsmith about her life documenting some of the biggest personalities in music and popular culture as well as the importance of copyright for photographers. Lynn Goldsmith’s imagery is in numerous collections: The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, The Museum of Modern Art, The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Photography, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Museum Folkwang, The Polaroid Collection, The Kodak Collection, etc. Her work over the past 50 y...