Emulsions - A New Photography Podcast - ISSUE 34
Hosts, Stephen and Hollis answer my burning questions...
Housekeeping
Well we made it through another week…I literally barely made it through this week actually. I am just now feeling back to full health and appreciating it A LOT!
So while I was bed ridden I had the task of interviewing Kaylene Langford of StartUp Creative for Frankie Magazine. If you wanna hear Kay’s story, grab some tips on starting your own side hustle or read some realistic ways you can start a morning routine then click the button below!
I also got to see my photography used on Kay’s brand new website which felt super cool. Something about my photography being utilized for a purpose makes me really light up - especially when it’s someone rad like Kay… who actually also shoots film too!
Now let’s get into the guests I have for you today…
Did you guys know there is a new podcast out all about film photography?!? Well there is and it’s super cool and different to what is already on offer. It feels casual yet thought provoking and will be the perfect addition to your rotation if you are an avid podcast listener like myself.
Enjoy the chat and be sure to check out the pod via the links below and follow along so you don’t miss all the episodes coming up!
Hello team Emulsions! Can you please tell us a little about who you are and what you do?
STEPHEN K. SCHUSTER: I’m an artist and photographer who’s been working on long form photo book projects for the last decade. I’ve also been a photo editor and a curator and I even worked at a camera store once in my early twenties.
HOLLIS MONK THAYER: I’m a fiction writer and film photographer, living in NYC.
You have recently launched a new podcast about film photography - tell us more about the first few episodes and what the future plans are for Emulsions Podcast?
STEPHEN: It’s a podcast for discussions about photography and with photographers. We’re having discussions about film photography and we’re interested in the process, we’re interested in the medium, the research and the culture’s interest in it.
HOLLIS: I know in the future we want to cover more photographers who only shoot film that are up and coming. Also, we’d like to do episodes where we’re breaking down photo books.
What drew you to podcasting over say, a blog or YouTube channel?
STEPHEN: We were just having regular discussions about photography that felt like they had momentum and purpose to them and felt like we should try to record them and involve all of our friends and collaborators into having a discussion about photography. Also with the medium changing so much in the last 10 years and sorta becoming a cultural staple as a genre, even. We thought it was important to try to contribute to the culture with a more thoughtful approach than just cameras and film.
In the first episode you covered one of my fav photographers of all time, William Eggleston, do you guys have any other favorites that you wanna share with us?
STHEPHEN: Nan Goldin, Martin Parr, Jim Goldberg, Diane Arbus and William Klein.
HOLLIS: Stephen Shore, Gordon Parks and Vivian Maier are definitely favorites of mine. As well as Fred Herzog and Ryan McGinley. Luigi Ghirri, too.
What are some photography or non photography related podcasts that you both regularly tune into?
STEPHEN: “Angel & Z” which is mostly a graffiti/urban centered podcast. They have artists too and photographers on there, too. And “Behind the Bastards” I also listen to occasionally.
HOLLIS: There was a photography podcast that I listened to called, “The Halftone” but it’s no longer updating. The interviews with people like Alex Soth were very good. “For Colored Nerds” was an amazing podcast. But now, I listen to “Necktie Salvage” which is a podcast about Ivy/Trad style in men’s clothing. Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrosova on “Red Scare” can be pretty funny. But the greatest podcast of all time was “Cum Town.”
You guys mentioned directors/movies a few times in the first episode so I'm wondering which movies you would consider required viewing for photographers?
STEPHEN: Vertigo, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apocalypse Now, Easy Rider. Raging Bull looks really good. Any early Scorsese looks good. Mean Streets looks really good. Sans Soleil by Chris Marker, too.
HOLLIS: Days of Heaven, The Woman Under the Dunes, Juliet of the Spirits, 8 1/2, Do the Right Thing and Zerkalo are all movies that I think every photographer should watch at least once. Not just for the cinematography but also for the artistry in every aspect of the movie.
Lastly, where can people come say hello and connect, give you feedback or even support the show?
HOLLIS: @emulsionspod on Instagram and TikTok. The podcast is on Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout and pretty much any major podcast platform.
A big thank you to the hosts of Emulsions for taking the time to do this interview and I hope you all enjoy checking out the pod!
I have more good stuff coming your way in the newsletter soon so be sure to subscribe and also share it with a photog buddy who you think would enjoy it too!
Thank you for the support and I’ll see you in the next one :)
Love Lucy xx
I like the interview. My 3 favorite photogs are ed weston of carmel, Ansel adams and Fred lyon of san francisco
Hey Lucy, I’d love to have you as a guest on my show! Http://YouTube.com/SteveCarty drop a comment on a video if you’re interested. I’ve had some great guests. Maybe you’ll be one too?