ASMP Experts & Masters
We 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).
Episodes
32 episodes
Ep 31 - Part 2: Photography Consultant J. Sybylla Smith
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 gra...
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Episode 31
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Ep 30 - Part 1: Photography Consultant J. Sybylla Smith
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 gran...
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Episode 30
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Ep 29 - Photographer Erika Larsen
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 glo...
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Episode 29
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Ep 28 - Photography Rep Heather Elder
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 ...
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Episode 28
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Ep 27 - Photographer Eric Meola
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 th...
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Episode 27
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Ep 26 - Robert Seale
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 hos...
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Episode 26
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Ep 25 - Lou Jones
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...
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Episode 25
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Ep 24 - Pete Souza
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 new...
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Episode 23
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CASE Act Update: Majority Victory in the House!
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...
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Ep 23 - ASMP Archivist Grayson Dantzic
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 orga...
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Episode 22
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Ep 22 - Cynthia Carris Alonso
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...
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Episode 21
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Ep 21 - Photographer Wellness with Jordan Marwin
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
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Episode 20
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Ep 20 - Tim Rasmussen
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...
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Episode 19
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Ep 19 - Santiago Lyon
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...
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Episode 14
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Ep 18 - Richard Kelly
ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy speaks with photographer, filmmaker, educator, and former ASMP President Richard Kelly. You can learn more about Richard here.
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Episode 14
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Ep 17 - Truepic / Sherif Hanna
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 ...
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Episode 15
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Ep 16 — Maggie Steber
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 hono...
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Ep 15 - Evan Nisselson
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 techno...
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Episode 12
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Ep 14 — Scott Burkholder
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. Yo...
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Episode 11
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Ep 13 — Karen Mullarkey
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...
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Episode 10
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Ep 12 - Jodi Baretz
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 Armon...
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Episode 9
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Ep 11 - Jenna Close
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...
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Episode 8
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Ep 10 - Meet Your Hosts - Luke Copping
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 sh...
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Episode 8
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Ep 9 — Peter Krogh
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 Kro...
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Episode 7
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Ep 8 — Lynn Goldsmith
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 colle...
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Episode 6
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