This week, we spoke to Michael Nigor about his career in photojournalism and documentary filmmaking. We discussed his most recent documentary film, Iced Out of America, found here: https://therealnews.com/iced-out-of-america.
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AtL RtD 014 – Michael Brochstein & Scott Strazzante
On this week’s show, we spoke to photojournalists Michael Brochstein & Scott Strazzante. Michael talked about his experience covering the State of the Union and what goes into photographing such a high-profile event. We also discussed the recent developments in the Nick Ut defamation lawsuit and our thoughts on the film that triggered it, Netflix’s […]
AtL RtD 013 – Preston Keres
This week, we welcomed Preston Keres to the program, who spoke in depth about his time in the military as a Navy photojournalist. We also touched on a number of hot-button issues in the world of visual journalism, including: 💾 The rising prices of RAM and memory cards are due to the prevalence of AI […]
AtL RtD 012 – Dan Meyer, Travis Keyes
This week, we talk to actor, writer and director Dan Meyer and former co-host Travis Keyes. The main point of discussion is Dan’s new film, Bulls, and the film industry in general. Bulls is available to buy or rent here: https://geni.us/bulls
AtL RtD 011 – Ethan Rocke, Josh Edelson
This week, we welcomed back Ethan Rocke and Josh Edelson to talk about the Washington Post layoffs and shooting a Super Bowl. https://youtu.be/AvbMlDnoPCQ?si=iWSe8aMnwVUnQ3L4
AtL RtD 010 – Jason Houston
On this episode, we welcomed back Jason Houston, who spoke to us about his work with NGOs and the changing landscape of the field thanks to the current administration’s policies. https://youtu.be/8YhPqhmY8As?si=iZzRbJ8ryPc578fl
Two-fer – AtL RtD Episodes 8 and 9 now live
Break out of the winter doldrums with two new episodes of Around the Lens Roundtable Discussions this week. That’s right, we’re dropping two different conversations, more than two hours of content, that delve into two very different but related topics. First off is our conversation with Bruce Byers, who discusses his photo journeys to Cuba […]
AtL Gear Reviews – ThinkTank FocusPointâ„¢ Rolltop 30L Camera Bag Review: Form over Function
Introduction The ThinkTank FocusPoint RollTop 30L Camera Bag (Golden Hour, 30 L) has one major unique feature that helps it stand out from the rest: the ability to roll the top compartment up and down. While traditional camera bags have static features and sections that don’t change shape, the RollTop offers some flexibility, allowing on-the-go […]
AtL RtD 007 – The Photojournalism Profession, Wire Service Speed, Pretty Sunrise/Sunset Pics
On this week’s episode of Around the Lens: Roundtable Discussions, we welcome back Gary Hershorn and Ben Brody. During the episode, they discuss the viability of photojournalism as a profession, the speed at which photo editors receive content from events, and the art of capturing beautiful sunrise and sunset photos. Gary Hershorn – https://garyhershorn.photoshelter.com/index Ben […]
AtL RtD 006 – Cinematic Lighting on Location, Decompressing after a shoot, Memorable work from 2025
On this week’s episode, we welcome back guest former Marine combat photographer Matthew Callahan, who spoke to us about his unique lighting setups for broadcast news, how he decompresses after a shoot, and what he found memorable in the worlds of photography, photojournalism, and filmmaking.