🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #26 of The Urbanaut Podcast! In this captivating episode, we sit down with the legendary photographer Jim Herrington. From iconic album covers to stunning portraits of mountaineering legends, Jim's work has made a significant mark in the world of photography. About Our Guest: Jim Herrington Jim Herrington's portraits of musicians and celebrities have been featured in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, Outside, and The New York Times for over three decades. His work includes album covers for renowned artists and a notable portrait series of early-to-mid 20th Century mountain climbing legends, culminating in his acclaimed book, *The Climbers*. This collection received the Grand Prize at the 2017 Banff Film & Book Festival and showcases the humanity, obsession, intellect, and frailty of these adventurers. At the age of 13, Jim captured Benny Goodman with his new 35mm camera. Fast forward to the present, he continues to make significant contributions to the field, including shooting the album cover for The Black Keys. His work spans across documenting the essence of American music and capturing the spirit of legendary climbers with his profound photographic narratives. Tune in to this episode to: * Explore Jim's journey from photographing Benny Goodman to working with The Black Keys. * Delve into the making of "The Climbers" and the stories behind these iconic portraits. * Understand the impact of cultural and geographical elements in shaping Jim's photographic style. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes featuring incredible artists and photographers. * Like and share this episode to celebrate the art of photography. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: Jim's Website: www.jimherrington.com Jim’s Instagram: @jimherrington OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:45 - Introduction 2:24 - Jim’s Early Influences and Development 6:10 - When Photography Became Central 11:51 - An influential moment photography music 21:44 - Self assignments 29:54 - What makes a good portrait? 40:18 - Portraits of Has Beens, Never Was', and Big Stars of the music business 46:42 - Portrait of Dolly Parton 1:02:00 - The Benny Goodman moment 1:02:31 - Portrait of Morgan Freeman 1:05:29 - A big moment with Tom Petty 1:14:11 - The inspiration for the book "The Climbers" 1:28:09 - Inside the book 1:43:34 - A portrait of the famous climber, Reinhold Messner 1:45:56 - Moments and portraits with the climber Fred Beckey 1:58:19 - Advice for Aspiring Photographers SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #JimHerrington #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #TheClimbers #MusicPhotography #VanityFair #RollingStone #DocumentaryPhotography #ArtisticJourney #Podcast #Urbanautica

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #25 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this captivating episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the distinguished photographer Andrew Borowiec. Join us as we explore his profound photographic journey and discuss his impactful projects "Along the Ohio," "The Lincoln Highway," and "Post-Industrial France." About Our Guest: Andrew Borowiec Andrew Borowiec has been capturing America's shifting industrial and post-industrial landscapes for over thirty years. His work provides a deep look into the cultural and economic changes across various regions. Borowiec’s notable projects include "Along the Ohio," which documents the evolving Rust Belt towns along the Ohio River, "The Lincoln Highway," a study of one of America’s first major highways, and "Post-Industrial France," a comparative look at European towns facing similar transformations. His evocative photographs have been exhibited worldwide and are part of numerous prestigious collections. With a rich academic and professional background, Borowiec has significantly contributed to the field of photography, both as a creator and educator. Tune in to this episode to: * Journey through Andrew Borowiec’s photographic career, from his early works to his latest projects. * Discover the narratives and artistic processes behind "Along the Ohio," "The Lincoln Highway," and "Post-Industrial France." * Gain insights into how cultural and geographical elements shape Borowiec's powerful photographic stories. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that delve into the world of art and photography. * Like and share this episode to support the exploration of post-industrial landscapes through photography. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: Andrew's Contact: @ Andrew’s Instagram: @borowiecandrew OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 2:36 - His early interest which led him to photography 18:03 - Carving his own path in photography14:16 - When he chose to be a photographer 15:32 - A little bit of Intuition and Research 22:10 - Atget and Andrew's Inspiration 27:28 - After Yale37:03 - His Photographic Interest in Post-Industrial Landscapes 50:49 - Exploring "Along the Ohio"1:06:16 - The journey of "The Lincoln Highway" 1:30:22 - Insights into "Post-Industrial France"1:47:31 - A comparison between 2 images almost 40 years apart 1:58:40 - Advice for finding your voice as an artist SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #AndrewBorowiec #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #PostIndustrial #RustBelt #AlongTheOhio #TheLincolnHighway #PostIndustrialFrance #VisualNarrative #ArtisticExploration #Urbanautica #PatrickLeeHubbard

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #24 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this engaging episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented artist-photographer Terry A. Ratzlaff. Terry discusses his fascinating journey into photography and provides an in-depth look at his major projects, including "But The Eyes Are Blind One Must Look With The Heart," "The Watcher," and "Take Your Time."

About Our Guest: Terry A. Ratzlaff

Terry A. Ratzlaff is an artist and educator living in Lincoln, Nebraska. His work is driven by an obsession with trains and time, exploring where these phenomena collide. Specializing in photography and book art, Terry emphasizes sequences over singular images to deconstruct modern perceptions of time, history, and technological progress. He runs a small imprint, The Basement Window, creating limited edition artist books and boxes. Terry holds an MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Media at Nebraska Wesleyan University. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more.

Tune in to this episode to:

* Traverse the journey of Terry's photographic career, from its inception to his latest works.

* Delve into the narratives and artistic processes behind his projects.

* Understand the impact of trains and time on his artistic vision.

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* Terry's Contact: www.terryratzlaff.com

* Terry’s Instagram: @terryratzaff

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Coming Up

2:30 - Terry’s background and early works

5:17 - Educational influences and choosing photography

11:04 - Influential People

14:46 - Looking outside of Photography for Inspiration

17:58 - Teaching

19:08 - Exploring the philosophy of "Receptiveness"

24:42 - Terry's artistic workflow

37:48 - "But The Eyes Are Blind One Must Look With The Heart"

57:24 - "The Watcher"

1:14:54 - "Take Your Time"

1:39:49 - "Marches"

1:58:42 - Advice for Finding Your Voice as an Artist

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#TerryRatzlaff #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #ArtAndTime #TrainObsessions #ModernityAndArt #CreativeProcess #Urbanautica #SteveBisson #PatrickLeeHubbard