A photography podcast featuring interviews with photographers, artists, cultural thinkers, and technologists. We also launched a photography social platform - https://fotoapp.co <br/><br/><a href="https://fotoapp.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">fotoapp.substack.com</a>
Foto Podcast
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35 episodes
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A photography podcast featuring interviews with photographers, artists, cultural thinkers, and technologists. We also launched a photography social platform - https://fotoapp.co <br/><br/><a href="https://fotoapp.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">fotoapp.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
Foto 035 - Shawn Walters
<p>Photographer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lifeandmylens.com/">Shawn Walters</a> spent years working professionally with digital cameras, for commercial clients and tourism boards, and even as a Sony ambassador. But despite having access to the latest technology, something was missing. He found himself drawn to slower, more deliberate ways of making photographs, eventually landing on large-format film photography.</p><p>In this episode, Shawn discusses his transition from digital to film, why he fell in love with the 8×10 view camera, and the creative freedom he found in slowing down. We also explore two long-term projects he is currently developing: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lifeandmylens.com/American-Dreams"><strong>The American Dream</strong></a>, a series examining the tension between ordinary American life and the growing influence of industry and corporations, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lifeandmylens.com/The-Local"><strong>The Locals</strong></a>, a portrait project documenting people and small businesses in his community.</p><p>Rather than looking back on a completed body of work, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the early stages of a photographer discovering where a project might lead. We talk about composition, color, large format workflow, portraiture, creative uncertainty, and the challenge of building meaningful work while balancing family life and raising young children.</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lifeandmylens.com/">lifeandmylens.com</a></p><p>Foto: <a target="_blank" href="https://the.fotoapp.co/lifeandmylens">@lifeandmylens</a> </p><p>IG: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeandmylens/">@lifeandmylens</a> </p><p>If you like the Foto Podcast, please consider supporting the show by becoming a paid Foto Substack Supporter. We appreciate your financial support in making this show possible.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Foto at <a href="https://fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe</a>
May 8, 2026
Foto 034 - Art Shay Documentary
<p>In this episode, Michael sits down with filmmakers <strong>Ken Hanson, Jack Davidson, </strong>and<strong> Dave Myszewski</strong> to discuss their upcoming documentary about legendary photographer <strong>Art Shay</strong>.</p><p>Over a career that spanned more than seven decades, Art Shay photographed everyone from <strong>Martin Luther King Jr., Ernest Hemingway, Muhammad Ali, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Algren</strong> to people living on the margins of American life. He covered the <strong>1968 Democratic Convention</strong>, the aftermath of <strong>MLK’s assassination</strong>, organized crime, street life in Chicago, war, politics, and everyday people trying to survive.</p><p>The conversation explores how Shay developed his eye during World War II, how he hustled his way into rooms nobody else could access, and why his work feels like a visual history of America itself. The filmmakers also discuss digging through his enormous archive, the emotional complexity of his later life, and why they believe Art Shay deserves far greater recognition in the history of photography.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Foto at <a href="https://fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe</a>
February 16, 2026
Foto 033 - Elizabeth Messina
<p>Michael talks with photographer, author, and educator <strong>Elizabeth Messina</strong> about building a long, values-driven career in photography. They trace her path from the darkroom at San Francisco Art Institute to a 6 month-long trip in India and an early museum solo show, then into client work, books, and education. Elizabeth shares practical thoughts on trust, privacy, and respectful collaboration; working with high-profile clients, balancing film instincts with digital workflows; and why community and consistency matter more than hype.Elizabeth just launched her new course 'The Arte Of Maternity' on Feb 14th, 2026. It's available now at The Arte Dept website.</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.elizabethmessina.com">https://www.elizabethmessina.com</a><strong>The ARTE Dept</strong> (courses): <a target="_blank" href="https://theartedept.com">https://theartedept.com</a></p><p><strong>The ARTE Society</strong> (membership): <a target="_blank" href="https://theartesociety.com">https://theartesociety.com</a></p><p><strong>Book</strong> — The Luminous Portrait: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/210741/the-luminous-portrait-by-elizabeth-messina-with-jacqueline-tobin/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/210741/the-luminous-portrait-by-elizabeth-messina-with-jacqueline-tobin/</a></p><p><strong>Book </strong>— The Silver Lining: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Lining-Supportive-Insightful-Breast/dp/1476743711">https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Lining-Supportive-Insightful-Breast/dp/1476743711</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Foto at <a href="https://fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">fotoapp.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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