Adorama: The Podcast

Michel Leroy (@michelleroyphoto) has photographed Olympians, famed chefs, triathletes, and many more, and has taken on personal projects that have elevated his resume. He joins us to chat about how his former photojournalism work has impacted the projects he takes on how, how his two main personal undertakings — the Rally Bikers and Alchemy projects — have led to bigger endeavors, and how he’s managed to make each of his subjects feel comfortable and expressive in front of the camera.

Rob Woodcox has captured images anywere from New York City to Los Angeles, and even established a base in México City, and his surreal and fine art photography reflect each unique space he visits. He joins us to chat about his notable series, “Stories Worth Telling,” how teaching workshops was the inspiration to take photography full-time, and what it really takes to create each dreamlike composite image.

Gabriel Flores (@_gabrielflores) has traveled the world in pursuit of photography, all the while collaborating with some of the most notable international brands. He joins us to chat about the powers of film photography, and how it's his primary medium, the value of living in — and leaving — New York City, and how connecting with people through social media has elevated his career.

Shelby Edwards and James Whitney, the founders and creators behind the creative agency, Littledrill, all with the motto to "Get weird. Have fun." They’ve brought products, brands, and people to life through still life photography and join us to talk about how they’ve collaborated with some of the world’s biggest brands (their first collab: Target), how they’ve grown their artistic and creative plans, and how their move from Brooklyn to Allentown, Pennsylvania has changed their business prospects and

Rick Sammon (@ricksammonphotography) has traveled the world, photographed it, and written the book (or 38) about it. He joins us to speak about what it takes to write a book (hint: type fast), what young photographers need to know before the jump all-in, and how he’s managed to find, and sustain, success as a creative.

Jared Polin founded his website, FroKnowsPhoto nearly nine years ago and most recently hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube, where he’s shared his thoughts on photography gear, industry news, and tips for a decade. He joins us to talk about what it takes to create a longstanding brand, whether the algorithm is really what’s holding you back, if IGTV will ever trump YouTube, and more.

Prince McClinton (@wonderboyprince) is a co-founder of the popular media company, Art of Visuals, and has built up the brand's photography community, podcast, store, app, and more. He joins us to chat about the power of building an online community, what it takes to sustain and grow a brand into multiple channels, and how he’s merged art and commerce with self-development to create a creative-focused company.

Will Taylor is the creative and creator behind the popular style blog, Bright Bazaar, as well as a writer, author, photographer, creative consultant, and "self-confessed gentleman hooked-on-hue.” He joins us to chat about what it took to start and build his brand, how he harnessed the power of Pinterest to grow his work, and the advice he has to other aspiring creatives on creating their own websites.

Josh Wool (@joshwool) began his career journey as a chef until an injury and surgery inspired him to pick up a camera, begin a new career in photography, and he hasn’t looked back since. He joins us to chat about making the major career change, his work with tintype photography, and all about his intimate approach to photographing his portrait subjects.

Elizabeth "Biz" Herman's background includes studies in political science, conflict, and trauma, and she has taken on photojournalism work that tells those stories. She joins us to talk about the her ongoing project, "A Women's War," the power of portraiture, and her most recent project, in which she captured 130 women of the 116th Congress for The New York Times.

As the duo behind the Instagram account @noleftovers and the blog of the same name, Jackie Gebel and Robby Miller have become the go-to source about the best and most tasty foods in NYC. They have since expanded their expertise by incorporating travel into their business, and share with us how they're growing their business (and the type of talent they're looking to hire), how we can all be more conscientious travelers, and what it takes to sustain a trusted and authoritative brand.

Mathias Wasik wears many hats. He’s a street photographer and communications director of the NYC Street Photography Collective, as well as the campaigns manager at All Out. He joins us to speak about his activism work, and how it merges into the world of photography, and speaks about how street photography in NYC has opened up his craft.

David Bergman (@davidbergman) has toured the world with rockstars, photographed presidents, and captured some of the biggest moments in sports. The photographer and educator is also the host of Adorama’s “Two Minute Tips with David Bergman,” and the new “Ask David Bergman” show on Instagram TV, and joins us to talk about his Shoot from the Hip photo workshops, how he became the first full-time digital reporter at the “Miami Herald,” and how he created his most recognizable images.

After years as a math teacher in the South Bronx, Jessica Hirsch decided to transition into a full-time photography and travel career, thanks to her wildly popular Instagram account, @cheatdayeats. Since launching, she also established the luxury travel account @yourroomservice, and manages @hotbunsclub. She joins us to talk about her experience partnering with some of the city’s biggest restaurants, the concepts behind her accounts, and the photography that has helped communities (and businesses) thrive.

Jacob Jonas (@jacobjonasthecompany) founded "Jacob Jonas The Company” with a mission to bring dance and performance arts into the world. He is also the creator and organizer behind #CameasandDancers, the monthly Instameet that brings dancers, photographers, and architectural icons together to create some of the most memorable dance images you’ve seen on social media.