The Family Photographer

Today's episode is with George Lange - photographer, husband, father and joyful person. We talk about what it's like for George and his family during the pandemic and much more. George is offering workshops. Check them out! The start dates have changed since I recorded this episode. Go to The Family Photographer website to see past episodes, enter your email so I can send you friendly messages, and donate to the show.

A conversation with Zalmy Berkowitz during the pandemic. "The kids are fighting. It makes me want to photograph less." Go to The Family Photographer Website Donate to the show Find out about the June Photo Project Thanks for listening! - Jenny

Andrea and I talk about the daily photo project she began in January. Andrea gave herself permission to take photos for herself. In letting go of her job as family documentarian, she is more in touch with her love of making photographs. Check out Andrea's website and Instagram Follow me and the podcast on Instagram Go to The Family Photographer website to find out more and sign up for email updates. Join me for a daily photo project starting MAY 1.

A conversation with Erin Blinn about what it's like to make daily photos when daily life has changed dramatically. Find out more about the podcast at The Family Photographer website. Follow me on Instagram. Support the show.

Welcome to a series of conversations I'm sharing with you during the COVID-19 pandemic. I became more interested in photographing my family's days when our days changed suddenly. In this series of conversations, I am talking to photographers and asking them how this time has impacted their photography. Find out more about the show on the website. Follow me on Instagram.

Today’s guest is Kate Miller Wilson. Kate is a mother, photographer and author. Our conversation begins with the photo that started a series of photos of her son who is on the autism spectrum. The series became the stunning book - Look Me in the Lens. The book is a combination of photos she made with her son and insights from her son about his experience of life with autism. Kate talks about how the book came to be and what it was like to create it. We also talk about Kate’s love of daily photos and the new love of her life - using a large format 4x5 film camera. Enjoy the show.

Today’s guest is Raymond Hatfield. Raymond is a father, photographer and host of the Beginner Photography Podcast. Our conversation begins with the story of Raymond helping a couple who had wedding photos taken but they never saw them. Raymond talks about making photo books of his family life - why they are important and what he’s done to making the books simpler. He tells us about the one second a day videos he’s doing right now. Enjoy! The Family Photographer Website Give $12 today

Today’s guest is Antonina Mamzenko. Antonina is a mother and photographer living in London. She photographs families in her area and famiies from around the world when they visit London. She tells us how she connects with and photographs these families while she also helps them tour London. We also discuss her the day in the life sessions and what she wants the families she photographs to see in her photos. Other topics include lens choices and parents getting in photos with their families. Enjoy! Go to The Family Photographer website to see some of Antonina's work and sign up for email updates about the show. Support the show - give $12 Next week on the show - Raymond Hatfield - host of The Beginner Photography Podcast. Listen to my interview on his podcast from last summer. You can also hear me on Through the Lens of Motherhood.

On this episode: Troy Colby. Troy is a photographer and father. I found his project, The Fragility of Fatherhood and right away wanted to have him on the podcast. Troy talks about how this project began and what his hopes are for it. Troy is tired of images that idealize family life. His work explores the more ambiguous moments of being a father. Our conversation is as much about what it feels like to be a parent as what it is like to photograph our life and family. Go the The Family Photographer Podcast website to see some of Troy's work. Support the show today - Give $12

Today's show is with an old friend of mine, Tryn Rose Seley. Tryn Rose works with people who have dementia and has written a book titled, Fifteen Minutes of Fame: One Photos Does Wonders To Bring You Both Back to Solid Ground. In her work, Tryn Rose has found the power of photographs to help people with Alzheimer’s remember who they are. The photos also help the people who care for them have a way to connect with their loved one. Sometimes it’s a photo from the patient’s life, sometimes the photo is of something they love. Tryn Rose also talks about how photographs can help all of us connect with the people around us. See more at The Family Photographer website. Support the show! Give $12 today. Next week on the show Troy Colby.

Today’s show is a conversation with Kristen Kalp. Once upon a time, Kristen had a job photographing kids. These days, she’s a writer, teacher, poet, podcaster and business coach for creative people. We start our conversation talking about photos of herself that have helped her - how they were made and why they help her. Kristen also tells us about having her senior portrait taken which was not a helpful photo experience. Then, our conversation moves to her work with creative people. She talks about what her clients, who are mostly women, struggle with and what she helps them see and do. See more at The Family Photographer website. Sign up to get my daily photo emails. Support the show. Give $12 today.

Today’s show is a conversation with Summer Kellogg. I have been following Summer’s 365 projects for years. I didn’t realize until we talked that she has been doing daily photos for over eight years. Summer talks about making daily photos and how she uses off camera lighting often in the winter for her projects. We also talk about the when she started to really care about making photos - it wasn’t when her first child was born. Find out more about Summer on The Family Photographer website. Sign up for emails about the show. Support the show - Give $12 today.

Today’s guest is Chris Orwig. Chris is a father, photographer, teacher, author and he’s just a very insightful, thoughtful person. I spoke to him for the podcast about two years ago and was excited to talk with him again. In this conversation, Chris talks about becoming disinterested in taking portraits, why it happened and how he feels now. He also talks about looking outside the world of photography to someone who works with troubled horses helped him learn how to connect with the people he photographs. Currently he is challenging himself with studio lighting which he hasn't liked before. Over the past couple years, Chris made the switch from Canon cameras to Sony cameras. We talk about what he thought initially about Sony and how switching has been about more than just choosing a different system. Chris shares some great stories and insights in this conversation. I know you’ll love it. More about the podcast and Chris Orwig on The Family Photographer website. Support the show! Give $12 today.

Today’s guest is David DuChemin. You may be familiar with David and his work. If not, I’m happy to be the one to introduce you. David is a teacher, adventurer and author - some of his books are - Within the Frame, The Soul of the Camera, The Visual Toolbox and A Beautiful Anarchy. David sends out an newsletter every couple of weeks. I read one he wrote in response to a comment he got and I wrote him right back saying - I love what your saying here - do you want to talk about it with me on my podcast? That is where are conversation starts and I know your are going to enjoy it. Support the show! Give $12 today. Visit The Family Photographer Podcast website. Sign up for emails about every episode.

Welcome to Season Two of The Family Photographer Podcast! The first conversation of season two is with LaShawn Wiltz: a wife, mother, blogger and photographer from Atlanta, Georgia. LaShawn comes from family who is dedicated to keeping memories and giving them to the next generation with photographs. And, she is absolutely keeping her family’s tradition alive while also encouraging her community to do the same for their own families. In this conversation, we talk about why parent-photographers hesitate to get into photos (perfectionism!) and why we need to do get over ourselves and do it more. LaShawn and I also talk about our love of daily photo projects and the group projects she does with her Instagram community. LaShawn tells us about the work she does for brands and also why she doesn’t photograph other people’s families. This season’s theme is how photography helps. When I asked LaShawn, she talked about making macro photos when her father was dying. She doesn’t take many macro photos these days but making them helped her through those hard days. We even squeezed in a little gear talk! We discuss the camera she uses and I was trying out when we spoke: the Canon 6D Mark II. Enjoy the show! Sign up for emails about the podcast. Head over to the Family Photographer website to see some of LaShawns work, find past shows and support to the show.

A new season of the Family Photographer is starting May 21! You can expect inspiring conversations with people who love photography as much as you do. Go to https://thefamilyphotographer.net/ for more information and to sign up for emails about new episodes and daily photo projects.

On this episode, Simon Ringsmuth, photographer and co-host of the podcast Camera Dads, tells us about the photos he took of his younger sister during the years she was battling breast cancer. We talk about why these photos are important to him and to his sister's family now that she's gone and why we should let people take our photo even if we haven't showered yet. Simon also shares his excitement about his Fujifilm camera. The Family Photographer Podcast is going on summer break. There won't be any new shows until September. I'm also logging out of Facebook and Instagram for the summer. If you want to get in touch with me you can email: jenny@thefamilyphotographer.net or write! PO Box 81007, Pittsburgh PA 15217, USA Sign up for email updates about the show and a survey about what you'd like to hear on the podcast in the fall.

Today's show is an interview with New Zealand photographer and mother of four, Niki Boon. On the podcast, Niki talks about how she makes the photos she shares of her children's lives in the land they love and spend their days exploring. Niki's children don't go to school or follow any formal school curriculum. Niki tells us how it is their curiosity and aliveness that inspires her photography. Photos that she says are made in the cracks of her full days raising her family. Find our more and donate to the show at The Family Photographer. Thank you to MyMayu for sponsoring this episode. Check out their amazing lightweight and flexible outdoor boots. Use the offer code 15MYMAYUFAMPHOTOG for 15% off your order.

This episode is an interview with Natalie Greenroyd. Natalie is a mother of two young boys and lives under big skies in Oklahoma. She recently created a class for Click Photo School titled Shot with Moxie. In our conversation we talk about what she means when she says Moxie and what lead her to become bold in her photography. Natalie talks about how a daily project pushed her to try new things like free lensing and multiple exposures. We talk about how she makes striking silhouettes and about her favorite lenses. Enjoy the show. See Natalie's work and check out past episodes of the podcast at The Family Photographer Podcast.

On this episode, I talk with Kate Densmore about her new book Stories of Home. We talk about documenting family life, composition and thinking about your "why" when taking family photos. *This episode was first posted December 6. 2016* You can find out more about Kate on her website. Check out The Family Photographer Podcast's new website. If you love listening, consider making a donation to the show.