Bruce Hucko is a photographer, author, and educator whose lifelong work explores the connections between art, place, and culture across the American West. Based in Moab, Utah, Bruce’s photography is rooted in the landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, capturing both the visual and spiritual essence of the region. His deep engagement with Indigenous communities, particularly the Navajo and Tewa Pueblo peoples, has informed not just his photographic work but his broader philosophy of art as a vehicle for communication, education, and healing.

In this episode, Bruce reflects on a career that spans decades, from producing landmark multi-projector shows and National Park Service visuals to publishing influential books like A Rainbow at Night and Where There Is No Name For Art. He discusses how photographing familiar landscapes continues to challenge and energize him, emphasizing the importance of intention, emotional resonance, and storytelling over technical perfection. Bruce also shares how photography provided solace during periods of grief, and how his creative life merges with his teaching and collaborative work with children, dancers, poets, and environmental activists.

Bruce's journey is one of purpose, expression, and deep respect for the land and its people.

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Bruce’s work here: Website: https://www.brucehuckophoto.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.hucko

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Ben Geier is a photographic artist whose work revives the faded charm of American nostalgia. Rooted in his Midwestern upbringing, Ben began his journey through a fascination with the abandoned—drawn to forgotten buildings, rusted signage, and the ghostly remnants of roadside culture. His signature aesthetic and retro-inspired color palette breathe new life into these lost spaces, offering a vibrant homage to a bygone era.

In this episode, Ben explores his deep connection to Americana, discussing how his background in design and music shaped his eye for composition, tone, and storytelling. He reflects on the visual influence of cinema and the power of memory in shaping his work. His debut book, Viewing Hours, spans a decade of images captured across 15 states, documenting the decline—and dignity—of theatres, restaurants, motels, and main streets that once defined American culture.

Ben also opens up about the emotional resonance of photographing overlooked subjects, the creative process behind compiling his book, and how photography became a way to preserve fleeting pieces of cultural identity. His work stands as both artistic expression and historical preservation, keeping alive the textures and stories of the American landscape.

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Ben’s work here: Website: https://www.bengeier.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengeierphotography/

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Astrid Preisz is a deeply expressive photographic artist whose work celebrates the emotional resonance of nature, curiosity, and the unfiltered self. Based in Austria, she came to photography later in life, turning to it in 2020 during a difficult personal chapter following the death of her parents. What began as a creative escape became a powerful form of self-reconnection.

Influenced early on by Alistair Banner, Astrid embraced a style rooted in intuition and exploration. Her work moves beyond representation into metaphor, often using techniques like multiple exposures and handmade artist books to tap into her internal landscape. She describes her creative approach as playful, emotional, and boundlessly curious—valuing discovery over perfection.

In this episode, Astrid discusses the importance of living authentically through art, how nature helps her reconnect with herself, and why she chooses a more selective relationship with social media. She also shares the joys and lessons from photographing Iceland’s wild terrain and the misty beauty of Scotland. For Astrid, photography is more than image-making—it’s a way to be whole, to feel deeply, and to offer those feelings to the world.

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Astrid’s work here: Website: https://www.astridpreisz.at/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astridpreisz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrid.preisz/

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