The Candid Frame: A Photography Podcast

James K. W. Atherton was a veteran news photographer in Washington D.C. for over 40 years. For 20 years, he was a staffer for the wires at United Press International, covering every U. S. President from Truman to Nixon as well as the major events of the day, such as the McCarthy hearings, the 1963 March on Washington, JFK’s funeral, and the first seven space shots. Few world leaders escaped his lens. In 1970 he became a staff photographer and picture editor at The Washington Post. Following his award-winning photo coverage of the Watergate hearings, he continued to cover Capitol Hill through the Iran-Contra hearings. He retired in 1990, but continues to make himself available to students and teachers in photojournalism. Always striving for “something a little different,” each Atherton photo offers an editorial comment on the meaning of an action, the character behind the face, the story behind the story.James Atherton recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook R

John Sullivan is the senior photographer for the Huntington Library and Garden in San Marino, California. He and his team are responsible for producing images of the library's extensive holdings which include collections of books, art work and photography. Using the latest in digital technology, he and his staff help ensure that the work of artist and technicians is made available to today's and tomorrow generation of researchers, historians and the general public. You can discover some of the work by he and his staff at the .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaJohn Sullivan recommends the work of .Book Recommendation:

Marco Antonio Torres a professional filmmaker, educator and photographer who uses these digital storytelling skills as a powerful tool for personal expression and social change. Marco has been recognized locally and internationally for his accomplishments in the classroom, creative program building, administering complex budgets, and for the use of technology to empower minority students. He was recruited to serve as a board member for the George Lucas Educational Foundation--a foundation created by filmmaker George Lucas to promote digital technology, change, community, and learning everywhere. Marco also is an Apple Distinguished Educator-- a program, sponsored by Apple that recognizes innovators in today's classrooms. You can discover more of his many activities by visiting and view his images on his . Marco Torres recommends your host's .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Mexican Suite : A History of Photography in Mexico

Lou Lesko is a fashion and glamour photographer, a commercial director, a software developer and writer. The diversity of his talents is only exceeded by his passion for everything to do with photography. It's that enthusiasm for photography that when combined with a strong work ethic, socialibility and luck has allowed Lou to achieve success with both his photography, writing and business endeavors including, . You can discover more about his work by visiting .Lou Lesko recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Advertising Photography: A Straightforward Guide to a Complex Industry by Lou Lesko & Bobbi Lane

Rick Sammon has published 28 books including his latest: Face to Face – Rick Sammon’s Complete Guide to Photographing People. Rick writes for PCPhoto, Outdoor Photographer, and Layers magazines and has produced seven interactive DVD for photographers and Adobe Photoshop/Photoshop Elements users for , an e-commerce site that he co-founded. Each year, Rick travels the globe in search of new images and gives more than a dozen photography workshops and presentations around the world. He’s been to more than 100 destinations on the planet, including the Arctic, Antarctica, Africa, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Galapagos, India, Indonesia, Namibia, Nepal and Papua New Guinea. You can discover more about Rick and his work by visiting . Rick Sammon recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Face to Face: Rick Sammon's Complete Guide to Photographing People by Rick Sammon

Adrian Sanchez-Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based photojournalist who is in the fledgling years of his career. Though young in years, his passion for photography has taken him not only around the country, but around the world making images of some of the world's most interesting people and stories. You can discover one of his recent multi-media photo stories by visiting or view sample of his work by visiting a . Adrian Sanchez-Gonzales recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via Book Recommendation: The World's Top Photographers: Photojournalism: And the Stories Behind Their Greatest Images by Andy Steel.

Raul Touzon is a documentary and underwater photographer who specializes in making images that convey what he refers as to “The Eternity of a Moment”. Raul has traveled extensively in Latin America documenting its cultures and building an extensive collection of dramatic photographs that have been used in many corporate and editorial publications such as: Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic Traveler and the National Geographic Magazine among others. View his work by visiting .Raul is a full time educator and instructor producing and teaching world class workshops for the as well as his own “Experience Series” that take place in Europe.Raul Touzon recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Joel Meyerowitz is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions in museums and galleries around the world. He was born in New York in 1938. He began photographing in 1962. He is a “street photographer” in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank, although he works exclusively in color. You can find out more about Joel and his work by visiting . The only photographer who was granted unimpeded access to Ground Zero after September 13, 2001, Meyerowitz takes a meditative stance toward the work and workers there, systematically documenting the painful work of rescue, recovery, demolition and excavation.Joel Meyerowitz recommends the works of and . He also suggests you check out a website dedicated to street photography called .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Scott Stulberg is a passionate photographer whose enthusiasm for the craft comes across in his images and his teaching at and . Specializing in travel photography, Scott's image are intimate documents of his travels and the people he encounters. Represented by the stock agency, Corbis, his images have been published throughout the world. You can view his work by visiting .Scott Stulberg recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Tony Sweet is nature photographer who brings the improvisational and abstract nature of his former jazz career to his photography. He is represented by The Getty Picture Agency and conducts his “Visual Artistry” photography workshops throughout the continental United States as well as classes through . He has also authored three books on the art of photography: . He has also been recognized as .You can find his work by visiting .Tony Sweet recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Daniel Milnor specializes in long-term, black and white documentary work relating to a variety of topics including, Sicilian Easter Processions, Big-Wave Surfing, Portuguese Bloodless Bullfighting, California Off-Highway Vehicular Recreation Parks, Exotic Game Ranches as well as Los Angeles Urbanization. He has worked in the newspaper and magazine fields and was a photographer specialist for Eastman Kodak Company. He was recently featured on www.zonezero.com and was a finalist for the 2003 Honickman First Book Prize in Documentary Photography for his work in Sicily.In this episode he discusses his and work.To listen to a stream of the interview .Daniel recommends the works of .

Due to some technical difficulties, this episode of The Candid Frame is not an interview. Instead, I discuss my recent journey as a photographer and my attempts to learn a new way of seeing.We will be returning to our regular schedule of interviews in two weeks.You can find more images about that reflect today's episode by visiting .This week I recommend the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Bruce Smith is talented fashion and glamour photographer based in Liverpool in Great Britain. For over thirty years, he has brought his unique eye and insight to the world of beauty and fashion. He shares his insights through his course in as well through an on-location .You can see a collection of Bruce's work by visiting . Bruce Smith recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Harry Gamboa Jr. has been actively creating works in various media (photography, performance, video, fotonovelas, fiction, and installation) that document and interpret the contemporary urban Chicano experience.He was a co-founder of Asco (Spanish for nausea) 1972-1987, the East L.A. conceptual-performance art group that invented the No Movie concept and created numerous absurdist intermedia performance works.You can see a selection of his photography and other works by visiting .Harry Gamboa recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Tara Whitney is a talented photographer who specializes in . Her talent for making her subjects comfortable as well as her vibrant photographic style produces photographs that move beyond the cliches of the genre. Another unique aspect of her photographic career is that her clients and admirers have come as a result of a her . She uses this not only as a showcase for her images, but for sharing a sense of her and her work, a quality not commonly found in more "professional" and "high concept" websites.Tara Whitney recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Moose Peterson is a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens and Lexar Elite Photographer. He is also the recipient of the John Muir Conservation Award, Research Associate with the Endangered Species Recovery Program. He has published in over 130 magazines worldwide, is author of 23 books and lectures across the country to thousands upon thousands of photographers. Moose continues his main goal of photographing the life history of North America 's endangered wildlife and wildplaces using the latest tools. A creative innovator of new techniques both behind the camera and the computer is the driving force behind and goals.Moose Peterson recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Regis Lefebure is an exceptional motorsport and editorial photographer who's work includes a sophisticated use of light and color. He brings a keen eye to creating sports images that are as much striking individual photographs as they are documents of a challenging and exciting sport. You can see his images by visiting . Regis Lefebure recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

John Arnold is a photographer who has come to share his experience and passion for photography with others through the power of the internet. Through his involvement in the forums for another podcast, , and now his own, , he provides a priceless resource for those who want to use their cameras for art and self expression.While the podcast offers a wealth of how-to tips for making the most of photo-editing software, his true gift to his listeners is the opportunity to look over the shoulder of a photographer with a keen sense of his own vision and an understanding of how today's tools help to create memorable photographs. View more of John Arnold's photography by visiting his . John Arnold recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via

D Stevens has enjoyed an award winning career as a photojournalist and as a still photographer for major motion pictures. From photographing war and conflict in Belfast and Beruit to documenting films such as Boys in the Hood, Devil in the Blue Dress and Love and Basketball, D. brings a unique perspective to his work. He describes himself as a storyteller with a camera, a description that is even more appropriate today as he begins a new phase in his career as a screenwriter and film director.To view images from D Steven's diverse career .D recommends the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free viaD's photo was taken by J Roberts.

Don Gale is an accomplished professional photographer, with demonstrated expertise in the specialty areas of . First introduced to photography through a local Boy's Club group at age 15, he's been personally and professionally committed to the art form since that time.For over ten years Don has conducted his workshops, seminars and classes on an ongoing basis. He has produced several instructional video including which won a Telly Award for best "How To" instructional video as well as a Axiem Award Winner for "Best Editing".Don Gale recommends the work of .For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via