This is my kind of film. Talking about a wide range of things, including gender, Jean Francois Leroy and his Visa legacy, Frank Ockenfels III, the industry, posers, stills and copy, work-to-artist ratio, and more. For a final point, I'll tell you what I know about voting habits in America.
I asked nyc photographers where they’d recommend visiting photographers to go take street photos.
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Holly Marie Cato: Finding the Stories Close to Home
I asked photographers in NYC: Where should visitors go for street photography?
Shifter: August 31, 2026
Have you ever sweated through a Miami Vice-inspired pastel suit while flying in a bush plane through remote Canada? You have? Well then, welcome aboard. You and I are related. Turn in for stories like this, and much more, as I continue my daily YouTube experiment. Thank you to those folks who sent me questions. Much appreciated, and feel free to send even more. For those of you wondering what contest judges are looking for, well, there might be something here for you. I can only speak for myself, not for other judges, but I have judged my fair share of contests over the years, and I've learned a thing or two.
JPEG vs fertiges Bild – Was Bildbearbeitung wirklich verändert
Shifter: August 29, 2026
The name Lake Ontario is more than 400 years old and predates both the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Canadian Confederation. The name comes from the Wendat (Huron) word Ontari'io. The word translates to "the lake is beautiful, the lake is big". So, don't worry about the name; it goes right back to Lake Ontario, right after the moron goes away. Same for the Gulf of Mexico.
Once again, my heart goes out to the people of Nepal, Tibet, and China, and those visiting these places. This is a double whammy. Those visiting these parts tend to be adventurous types who are educated and involved, so especially painful to lose people like this. And the people of Nepal have been through SO much. As have the people of Tibet and China. Let's keep our lives in perspective.
Jason Eskenazi quit his job to go photograph after seeing Robert Frank’s work at the Met.
This is a clip from the full Walkie Talkie episode with legendary photographer Jason Eskenazi.
The full 44 min episode is linked to this short, and can also be found on my channel.
‘Walkie Talkie’ is a video series where I interview photographers as they take photos.
Shifter: August 28, 2026
Why am I making these films? No master plan, sorry. Just what I decided to do at the moment. They take less than one hour. From pressing that button via the app to writing this caption. A lunch break, if you will.
Some of this information might be useful. And the topics will continue to range across the board. Sure, parts will be photo-heavy, but that's not enough for me. I've got plans and ideas for 2027. Things are beginning to percolate.
I'm about to head to a photographer gathering. Wish me luck.
There’s no set plan. Photographer Jason Eskenazi clip from his Walkie Talkie
Full 44 min video available on the channel, Paulie B
‘Walkie Talkie’ is a video series where I interview photographers as they take photos.
Shifter: August 27,2026
Great conditions, very little time
Shifter: Reader Q&A
I'm just full of good advice, and about so many things. Movies, career, how to open a package. How can you survive without my hot tips? First off, thank you to Alex for sending these questions. Not only are these solid questions about project photography, but they are also questions I receive regularly. So, thank you! Remember, I am one guy with one opinion. I'm always right, so that might be something to consider, but still, just one hombre.
If you are a random image kind of photographer, I highly recommend you attempt a project, preferably one centered around human beings. Forget about making great images; just go and learn how to navigate.
One of the greats, Jason Eskenazi. “Images really affect me… deeply”
This is a clip from my Walkie Talkie with Jason. Full 44 minute episode up on the channel.
‘Walkie Talkie’ is a video series where I interview photographers as they take photos.
Jason Eskenazi's Photography Will Blow Your Mind
Jonathan Mannion: The Photographer Who Defined Hip-Hop’s Visual Era
Brooklyn Photographer Rich Fazo on his routine of shooting and then working, then shooting, working.
Full episode can be found on the channel.