Analog Talk

In this episode, Sam Zhang, a photographer based in LA, shares her journey into photography and how she found her own style. She started taking pictures at a young age to capture memories and later studied photography in school. Sam worked as a portrait and wedding photographer for a few years, trying to please clients and follow trends. However, she realized that she had lost her own artistic vision and decided to take a break from paid photography. Sam now focuses on shooting for fun and learning, rediscovering her love for photography. Sam started her YouTube channel to practice her English and develop logical thinking skills. She enjoys the process of making videos and the sense of completion it brings. However, she struggles with balancing her passion for photography and filmmaking. Sam wants to create high-quality videos but also wants to have enough time to take photos. She finds it challenging to shoot both for videos and for personal projects. Sam is working on finding a balance between shooting for videos and shooting without a camera rolling. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts ask Sam about her biggest portrait photography inspirations and her dream camera. Sam mentions photographers like Tim Walker, Richard Avedon, Peter Lindbergh, and Hiroshi Sugimoto as his inspirations. She also talks about the Pentax 6x7 as his current favorite camera and the Mamiya RZ67 as a camera she would like to try in the future. Thanks so much for taking the time to join us Sam!Make sure to check out Sam’s socials:https://www.instagram.com/itscapturedbysam/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41hE1lywc-yNjD-EJg45UQhttps://capturedbysam.blog/Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nicki Sebastian, a film photographer, shares her journey from art administration to freelance photography, her battle with leukemia, and her transition to film photography. She discusses the challenges and rewards of shooting film, the impact of her illness on her perspective, and the freedom she found in embracing risk. The conversation covers topics such as taking risks, finding purpose, motherhood portraits, and a new joint venture in photography. The speakers discuss the importance of seizing opportunities, personal projects, and the impact of photography on their lives. Photographer Nicki Sebastian shares insights on her approach to family photography, the use of film and digital, and the emotional significance of her work. She also discusses her experience with a special camera and the impact of her website redesign. Make sure to check out Nicki’s work:https://www.instagram.com/nickisebastian/https://www.nickisebastian.com/https://www.nicandmax.co/Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Hamilton, a photographer and former staff photographer for The Village Voice, shares his journey into photography and his experiences in the industry. He started as an assistant to a fashion photographer and learned on the job. He fell in love with street photography and decided to pursue a career in photography. He hitchhiked across the country, taking pictures along the way, and eventually landed a job as a staff photographer for Crawdaddy. He later worked for The Village Voice in New York City. James preferred black and white photography and had his own darkroom. He emphasized the importance of having trust and freedom from his editors. In this part of the conversation, James Hamilton discusses his experiences working as a photographer and the relationships he formed with editors and writers. He talks about the trust he gained from his colleagues, which allowed him to have creative freedom in choosing the photos he wanted to use. He also mentions the benefits of having staff positions, such as health benefits and job security. James shares stories of photographing famous individuals like Alfred Hitchcock and working on film sets with Wes Anderson. He talks about his approach to photography and the importance of composition and capturing the moment. James also mentions his ongoing project of digitizing his extensive collection of photographs.James also reflects on the decline of print media and the changes he witnessed during his career as a photojournalist. He shares stories of some of the wildest things he has captured on camera, including a bus tour of has-been performers and a Teamsters Convention. James concludes by discussing his favorite cameras.Make sure to check out James’ links below:https://www.instagram.com/uncroppedfilm/https://www.uncroppedfilm.com/Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

https://gofund.me/54f57920In this conversation, Christopher Sturm discusses his recent cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as his future plans to open a film lab with Jason Lee in Los Angeles. The film photography community has shown overwhelming support for Christopher, and he expresses gratitude for their love and generosity. He shares his optimism about his prognosis and the options for treatment. Christopher also talks about his background in photography and his passion for film. He discusses the process of sourcing film equipment and the supportive film community. He mentions the availability of used machines, the option of service contracts, and the network of people who are knowledgeable and willing to help.He also talks about the vision for the shop and lab, where customers can buy cameras, film, and get their scans done. He emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and inviting space for local photographers.Christopher plans to incorporate his channel into documenting the journey of building the lab and creating educational and positive content. He wants to find the humor and humanity in his cancer journey and use his creativity to make something impactful.Christopher reflects on his motivation to live a fulfilling life despite his illness. He discusses the importance of turning sadness into something productive and leaving behind a positive legacy. He also shares his favorite camera, the Fuji X-Pro2, and expresses his desire to try shooting with an 8x10 camera in the future. We had such a great time having you back on the show! We're routing for you friend! <3Make sure to check out Christophers socials below and share his GoFundMe!https://gofund.me/54f57920https://www.instagram.com/cmsturm/https://www.instagram.com/thephotodept/https://www.instagram.com/spookyparkbench/https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotoDeptLove the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Nick Collingwood discusses his journey into film photography and his passion for Polaroid and Super 8. He shares how he discovered film photography in college and how he started experimenting with different cameras and formats. Nick shares his experience balancing his career in motion design with his passion for film photography and his foray into wedding photography on Super 8. The conversation concludes with the unexpected gift of a Graflex SLR camera. In this part of the conversation, Nick discusses how he modified his Graflex camera to shoot different film formats, including Polaroid and peel-apart film. He explains the convenience of shooting with the modified camera and how it allows him to shoot large format handheld. Nick also shares his experiences shooting with the Graflex camera on location.He shares his insights on sourcing peel-apart films and the challenges of finding affordable options.We had a blast chatting with Nick! Make sure to check out Nicks work below:https://www.instagram.com/nickcollingwoodvintage/https://www.instagram.com/nickcollingwoodvintageweddings/https://www.nickcollingwoodvintage.com/linksThanks Nick for hanging out!Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Hannah shares her journey into film photography and how she discovered her personal style. She talks about her early interest in photography and how she got into film during the lockdown. Hannah discusses the importance of composition and color in her work and how she has refined her eye over time. She also shares her experiences shooting solo and in group settings. Finally, Hannah talks about her future plans and why she wants to keep photography as a hobby.Thanks so much Hannah for coming on the show to kick off the New Year!Make sure to check out her work below:https://www.instagram.com/h4nnahfilms/It's great to be back!Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Chris and Timothy do a year-end wrap-up and discuss their photo highlights and goals for the year. They talk about the new film releases and cameras they are excited about, as well as the growth of the film photography community. They also share their career highlights and personal growth in the industry. The hosts discuss the importance of setting goals and being proud of their accomplishments. They talk about archiving their work, slimming down their camera collections, and focusing on personal projects. They express their love for the podcast and their plans for the future, including expanding their photography skills and shooting more portraits. Chris shares his goal of joining the union and expanding his career opportunities. They also discuss the importance of creative shoots and personal work. The hosts express their commitment to the podcast and their plans to be more consistent in the coming year. In this episode, Timothy and Chris reflect on their journey with Analog Talk, a passion project that has grown into a beloved photography podcast. They discuss how they met and started the show, their plans for the future, and the possibility of creating a zine together. They also share their desert island cameras and white whale photography items. The hosts express their gratitude to their guests and listeners and bid farewell for the year.Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This weeks guest is the 90’s rock/grunge photographer Charles Peterson!Charles Peterson discusses his experiences photographing live music, giving up the darkroom, reflects on embracing the label of the Grunge/Nirvana photographer. He also shares information about his upcoming book Charles Peterson's Nirvana!Make sure to check out Charles socials and preorder his book! https://www.instagram.com/charles.peterson.photographer/https://minormattersbooks.com/products/pre-sales-charles-peterson-s-nirvana?variant=42342398918821Thanks so much Charles for joining us! We'll see you guys soon with our end of the year wrap up episode! Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Aly Hansen, shares her journey into photography. Aly shares her first experience shooting a wedding and the passion she has for photography. We also discuss her journey of discovering film photography and transitioning from digital to film. Aly also talks about the cameras she uses for both film and digital photography and the balance between the two mediums. She touches on the importance of having explicit conversations with clients about shooting film.Thank you so much Aly for coming on the show and telling your story! Make sure to check out her links below:https://www.instagram.com/richmondphotographer/https://www.instagram.com/alybamian/https://www.alyhansenphoto.com/Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalk And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/ Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This weeks guest is the awesomely talented Bryan Birks!In this episode we chat on how Bryan got into photography, YouTube, his portraits and cars project Articles of Virtue and working with the New York TImes.We absolutely love what Bryan is doing. Make sure to check out his links below:https://www.instagram.com/bryanbirks/https://www.youtube.com/@BryanBirkshttps://www.bryanbirks.com/Thanks so much Bryan for joining us! Love the show?! Make a one time donation!https://app.redcircle.com/shows/92bf9085-a91e-49f6-81b8-5b651b52ba3f/donationsHelp support the show by joining our Patreon!!!Get early access to our episodes every Monday 2 Days early!!!https://www.patreon.com/analogtalkAnd don't forget to follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/analogtalkpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/timothymakeups/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbphoto/Thanks so much guys and we will see you next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analog-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy