Coffee with Creators by Adorama

Marc Asnin | EP104 | Coffee with Creators Sep 25, 2026 01:10:35 🔘 Documentary Photographer, Marc Asnin:The streets of Brooklyn in the 1960s and ‘70s defined photographer and documentarian Marc Asnin. The stench of racial discrimination filled the air of his childhood neighbor—its schools, playgrounds, and even the holy spaces of churches and synagogues—but never in his home. There, an adamant insistence on social justice opened his eyes to people often unseen

Bill Bernstein | EP103 | Coffee with Creators Sep 23, 2026 01:00:47 🔘 Photographer: Bill BernsteinBill Bernstein is a New York-based photographer whose career spans more than five decades. Beginning at The Village Voice, he created an enduring photographic record of New York's late-1970s nightlife, documenting communities and dance floors at Studio 54, Paradise Garage, Xenon, and other iconic venues. He later spent nearly twenty years as Paul McCartney's t

Phil Penman | EP102 | Coffee with Creators Sep 22, 2026 01:03:12 🔘 New York City Street Photographer & Visual Historian: Phil PenmanPhil Penman is a British-born, New York-based street and documentary photographer who has spent over 25 years documenting New York City. His distinctive black-and-white work has appeared in publications including The Guardian, National Geographic, and Time. His photography has documented major historical events, including 9/11

Andrew Hancock | EP101 | Coffee with Creators Sep 4, 2026 01:07:13 Join Andrew Hancock with host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, Nikon, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/brands/Nikonhttps://www.gothamroasters

Seth Miranda (Daniel Norton Take Over 100th Episode Special!) | EP100 | Coffee with Creators Sep 2, 2026 01:11:28 🔘 Photographers: Daniel Norton & Seth MirandaOn August 12, we're celebrating a major milestone: the 100th episode of Adorama's Coffee with Creators! To mark the occasion, we're turning the tables — Seth Miranda steps into the guest seat while longtime friend and fellow educator Daniel Norton takes over as host. With years of shared experiences, behind-the-scenes stories, and a genu

Reme Morales | EP99 | Coffee with Creators Aug 31, 2026 00:59:12 🔘 Aerial Cinematography & Drone Filmmaker: Reme MoralesBorn and raised in Queens, New York, Reme Morales has spent his career chasing perspectives the world has never seen. Since picking up his first drone in 2017 and transitioning to FPV in 2020, he has become known for pioneering aerial storytelling, often being among the first to capture iconic moments from the sky. He also became the first

AB Sesay (Returns!) | EP98 | Coffee with Creators Aug 28, 2026 01:00:28 🔘 Commercial advertising photographer, creative producer/director, and lighting educator: AB SesayAb currently resides in the NY area and enjoys working productions both large and small with ideas both simple and complex.As a multidisciplinary commercial advertising photographer, creative producer/director who blends the ability to analyze ideas, technology, and resources to educate those interest

Travis Wears (NAB Show 2024) | EP23 | Coffee with Creators Aug 7, 2026 00:15:02 🔘 DP + Gaffer + Founder Cine Kit List, Travis Wears Travis Wears is a DP and gaffer based in Kansas City. He's the creator of several communities created to support entrepreneurship in the video, film and television markets including Cine Kit List and Production Vans and Grip Trucks. Cine Kit List is a unique community that provides owner operators a space to ask questions, offer insights and

Gavin Hoey | EP97 | Coffee with Creators Jul 29, 2026 01:07:37 🔘 Photographer, Gavin HoeyGavin Hoey is a photographer, content creator, YouTuber, and educator known for his expertise in creative portraiture, lighting, and live streaming. With nearly 30 years of experience, Gavin has transformed a part-time job writing for photography magazines into a full-time career teaching and inspiring photographers around the world.From his small but versatile home studi

Rafael Orta CaptureOne CEO | EP96 | Coffee with Creators Jul 17, 2026 01:09:16 🔘 Chief Executive Officer of Capture One: Rafael OrtaRafael Orta is CEO of Capture One, the industry-standard photography software trusted by hundreds of thousands of professional photographers and commercial studios worldwide. In this role, Rafael has led the company's evolution into an independent, photographerfocused business since its 2020 spin-out from Phase One. He has championed putting pho

Nigel Barker | EP95 | Coffee with Creators Jul 13, 2026 00:57:30 🔘 Photographer, creative director, entrepreneur, and influencer: Nigel BarkerFor three decades, Nigel Barker has been a defining voice in fashion, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. Best known as photographer and judge on America's Next Top Model for 17 seasons, he's also hosted The Face and Top Photographer, with his Shaken & Stirred Show podcast now being adapted for television. Most Recen

Jared Tapy | EP94 | Coffee with Creators Jul 10, 2026 00:54:03 🔘 Photographer, Jared Thomas TapyJared Thomas Tapy is a street and documentary photographer, writer, and educator based in New York City. His work is rooted in long-term projects that move through urban landscapes, rural communities, and American life. Tapy approaches photography as a sustained practice, building bodies of work that accumulate meaning over time. Alongside his image-making, he writ

Jacqueline Tobin | EP93 | Coffee with Creators Jun 19, 2026 00:59:32 🔘 Photo Consultant and Industry Writer, Jacqueline TobinJacqueline Tobin started her photo career as Managing Editor at Photo District News (PDN) in 1986. In 2011, she was handpicked to take over its sister publication, Rangefinder, where she served as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years. During that time, she authored two photo business books: Wedding Photography Unveiled: Inspiration and Insight From 2

Jordi Koalitic | EP92 | Coffee with Creators Jun 12, 2026 00:53:46 🔘 Creative Photographer, Jordi KoaliticJordi Koalitic is a creative photography project born from the imaginative minds of brothers Jordi Puig and Arnau Puig. Together, they have developed a unique visual style that transforms photography into highly engaging, creative and visually striking content.With more than 40 million followers across their social media platforms, Jordi Koalitic has become o

Jillian Lenser | EP91 | Coffee with Creators May 29, 2026 01:01:48 🔘 Photographer, Jillian LenserJillian Lenser is a Brooklyn-based commercial photographer specializing in product and lifestyle work for brands like L'Oréal, Hasbro, Logitech, and Dairy Queen. Self-taught and endlessly curious, she brings an intentional approach to everything from lighting a set to mentoring emerging photographers. 🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer kn

Jeremy Saffer | EP90 | Coffee with Creators May 23, 2026 01:02:01 🔘 Executive Producer, Jeremy SafferJeremy Saffer has been a photographer in the music industry for over 20 years providing countless visually stunning album covers, magazine covers, editorial spreads, movie posters, and more being published monthly in various music and entertainment magazines. In that time Jeremy has worked with the who's who of the heavy music and horror movie worlds helping cura

Neil Leifer | EP89 | Coffee with Creators May 15, 2026 00:59:58 🔘 Photographer, Neil LeiferNeil Leifer’s photography career has spanned more than 60 years. Beginning in 1960, his pictures regularly appeared in every major national magazine.Leifer was a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated before leaving in 1978 to become a staffer for Time magazine. In 1988 he became a contributing photographer at LIFE magazine and spent the next two years dividing his ti

Karen Haberberg | EP88 | Coffee with Creators May 8, 2026 01:00:36 🔘 Photographer, Karen HaberbergKaren Haberberg is a New York–based, award-winning photographer/director specializing in health, wellness, and lifestyle brands. She and her production team create global photography and video campaigns for leading agencies across pharma, corporate, health and wellness, and hospitality.Her acclaimed books on rare diseases and epilepsy, along with international exhibi

Annika Howe | EP87 | Coffee with Creators Apr 17, 2026 01:00:46 🔘 Executive Producer, Annika HoweAnnika Howe is the founder of the internationally renowned global production company HoweHaus, an Executive Producer, creative business mentor and an A La Cart Artist Agent whose work sits at the intersection of HE(ART) & commerce. With an award-winning reputation for delivering global campaigns and documentaries, she has become a sought-after force in the crea

Jolene Lupo | EP86 | Coffee with Creators Apr 1, 2026 01:07:03 🔘 Artist-Photographer, Jolene LupoJolene Lupo is a New York City-based artist who utilizes the photographic medium as a tool for investigation. Exploring themes of death, memory, and identification, her practice is backed by over 15 years of experience and uniquely informed by her dual roles as Senior Photographer at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner and Adjunct Professor at FIT.Specializin

Victoria Will | EP85 | Coffee with Creators Mar 27, 2026 01:09:18 🔘 Photographer, Victoria WillVictoria began her career in the photography industry as a photojournalist and has since transitioned her focus to celebrity portraiture, editorial, and commercial assignments. Victoria's characteristically authentic portraiture has appeared in the pages of Vogue, New York Times, Rolling Stone, ESPN and W Magazine with commercial campaigns for brands such as Carhartt,

Mark Mann | EP84 | Coffee with Creators Mar 20, 2026 01:24:21 🔘 Photographer, Mark MannMark Mann is a celebrity and advertising photographer based in New York City. Born in Glasgow, Mark has spent his career defining the modern portrait.His distinct, high-contrast style has graced the covers of Esquire, Men’s Health, and Billboard, featuring subjects ranging from Barack Obama and Bill Murray to Rihanna and Martin Scorsese. Mark has been capturing his signatu

Meg Loeks | EP83 | Coffee with Creators Mar 13, 2026 01:02:05 🔘 Photographer, Meg LoeksMeg Loeks is an international award-winning portrait photographer based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where she lives on a hobby farm with her family. Her work is rooted in cinematic Americana and everyday home life, embracing the humor, beauty, and contradictions of domesticity. Through the use of color, nostalgia, and narrative, she explores the tension between traditio

Roy Rochlin | EP82 | Coffee with Creators Feb 25, 2026 00:58:34 🔘 Photographer, Roy RochlinRoy Rochlin is a New York City–based freelance photographer and longtime contributing photographer for Getty Images. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and completed his Master’s degree at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.After spending seven years as a wedding photographer, Roy moved to New York in 2011 to p

Tina Sokolovska | EP81 | Coffee with Creators Feb 22, 2026 01:04:15 🔘 Photographer, Tina SokolovskaTina Sokolovska is an American-Ukrainian fashion, editorial, and celebrity photographer, creative director, and educator based in New York. With over 16 years of experience and having lived and worked around the globe, she brings a deeply international perspective to her work. A Nikon Creator and brand partner, Tina has collaborated with publications and brands inclu

William Vazquez | EP80 | Coffee with Creators Feb 20, 2026 01:00:10 🔘 Photographer, William VazquezWilliam is a humanitarian/commercial photographer based in NYC. His work has taken him around the world, from the corporate boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, to disaster areas and war zones. His artistic philosophy is to capture the beauty and the best of humanity for all to see. “Finding something ugly is easy, finding something beautiful in an ugly place is magi

Geoffrey Berliner | EP79 | Coffee with Creators Feb 18, 2026 01:19:10 🔘 Photographer, Geoffrey BerlinerGeoffrey Berliner is a NYC professional photographer and artist working primarily with analog and historical photographic processes. Much of his work is portraiture made using the 19th century wet plate collodion process. Berliner's main interest is the history of photography, especially the history of photographic technology, lenses, cameras and process. Much of h

Ian Spanier | EP78 | Coffee with Creators Feb 16, 2026 01:06:27 🔘 Photographer, Ian SpanierBorn in Connecticut and raised in Westchester, New York, Ian Spanier has had a lifelong interest in photography — since age 6, to be specific, when his parents gave him his first camera: a Kodak Disc. For two decades after, Ian did everything he could not to become a photographer — yet he somehow always found himself with camera in hand, composing pictures and telling st

Victoria Granof | EP77 | Coffee with Creators Feb 13, 2026 01:02:02 🔘 Food Stylist & Visual Creative Director, Victoria GranofVictoria is a food creative who reshapes pop culture one perfectly imperfect bite at a time. A James Beard Award finalist and one of Cherry Bombe’s 100 Most Inspiring Women in Food, she’s shaped campaigns and moments for Vogue, Perrier, Calvin Klein, Nespresso, Banana Republic, Zac Posen, Nowness, Refinery29, and the Museum of Ice Cream

Joe McNally | EP76 | Coffee with Creators Feb 11, 2026 01:34:19 🔘 Photographer, Joe McNallyJoe McNally is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer whose prolific career includes assignments in nearly 70 countries. McNally is often described as: Authentic, articulate, an exceptional technical photographer whose varied skill set means he is called upon often for the “unusual” or “challenging” job. But no job is too big or too small for McNally be

Nicolas Heller | EP75 | Coffee with Creators Feb 9, 2026 00:41:03 🔘 Filmmaker, Nicolas HellerNicolas Heller aka New York Nico is a filmmaker, author, and social media creator born and raised in NYC. Hailed by the New York Times as the “unofficial talent scout of NYC,” he documents the city for over three million followers across platforms.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup pho

Skeery Jones | EP74 | Coffee With Creators Feb 6, 2026 00:52:04 🔘 Executive Producer, Skeery JonesSkeery has been with Elvis Duran & the Morning Show since its inception in 1996, serving as Elvis’ right-hand man and Executive Producer. Known for his hilarious Phone Taps, Skeery is a master of accents and the unforgettable voice behind the relentless, soft-spoken telemarketer, Mr. Michael Oppenheimer. A proud Brooklyn native, he’s never shy about speaking h

Mynxii White | EP73 | Coffee with Creators Feb 4, 2026 01:02:06 🔘 Photographer, Mynxii WhiteMynxii White is a director and photographer whose work blends the psychological and cinematic with fashion, music, and myth. Signed to Chromista, she has created films and campaigns for brands including Leica, Loewe, and McLaren for F1. Her visual language explores liminal spaces, emotional architecture, and beauty at the edge of darkness.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Mirand

Jennifer Stitt | EP72 | Coffee with Creators Feb 2, 2026 01:07:59 🔘 Photographer, Jennifer StittJen, co-founder of Fox & Brazen, has been a driving force in the photography industry for over fifteen years. She completed her BFA in Film and Animation from Rochester Institute of Technology and opened her first photography studio in 2011. Jen's technical excellence and commitment to education have earned her numerous international accolades, including her Maste

Will Cadena | EP71 | Coffee with Creators Jan 30, 2026 01:10:47 🔘 Photographer, Will CadenaWill Cadena is a creative force of nature—a visual strategist whose bold, cinematic imagery doesn’t just capture moments, it moves markets. With a signature straight-out-of-camera style, he delivers high-impact visuals for campaign shoots, commercial productions, and powerhouse brands across corporate America. A sought-after speaker and global educator, Will has commande

Matteo Banfo | EP70 | Coffee with Creators Jan 28, 2026 01:05:19 🔘 Filmmaker & Creative Director, Matteo BanfoMatteo Banfo is an Italian-born filmmaker and creative director in New York City, and founder of Bright Lights NYC, a video production company for brands across industries. He’s directed work for global clients, collaborates with Adorama TV, and helmed the feature doc From Zero to a Hundred, now in distribution. He also supports youth through the Wi

Steve Irby | EP69 | Coffee with Creators Jan 26, 2026 01:06:35 🔘 Documentary and Street Photographer, Steve IrbyBrooklyn-born and Queens-raised, Steven John Irby, also known as Steve Sweatpants, is a photographer, creative director, and co-founder of Street Dreams Magazine. For over a decade, he has built Street Dreams into a global creative community, recently expanding with Street Dreams Tokyo.Steve’s work is deeply rooted in the raw authenticity of city li

Bonnie Biess | EP68 | Coffee with Creators Jan 23, 2026 00:58:35 🔘 Photographer, Bonnie BiessBonnie Biess is a celebrity photographer based in New York CityWith over 20+ years experience in the industry, she specializes in portrait and documentary multimedia coverage for magazines, artists, record labels, music festivals, books, non-profit organizations and everyday people.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, ed

Yiyi Zhang | EP67 | Coffee with Creators Jan 21, 2026 00:59:24 🔘 Marketing Manager, Yiyi ZhangYiyi (she, her, pronounced ee-ee) is a community organizer, artist, and human rights lawyer based in Brooklyn, NY. As a queer immigrant woman of color in this industry, she feels a strong sense of duty to advocate for the development of diverse and supportive communities around games.She is currently the PR + Community Manager at Heart Machine, an LA-based game studi

Nancy Borowick | EP66 | Coffee with Creators Sep 17, 2025 01:01:25 🔘 Photographer, Nancy BorowickNancy Borowick is an internationally renowned photographer, author, teacher and speaker, bringing her personal stories to universities, hospitals, oncology units and community groups globally. Nancy is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a graduate of the International Center of Photography, exhibiting her work in over 100 cities. Working regularly with the New York Times s

Pontus Hook | EP65 | Coffee with Creators Sep 15, 2025 00:59:24 🔘 Photographer, Pontus HöökPontus Höök’s interest in photography was sparked at a young age in Tranemo, Sweden. At 17, he had his first photo published in the local newspaper, an early milestone that later led to assignments with major publications and a solid foundation in photojournalism.In 1997, he took a leap of faith and moved to New York. Since then, he has spent nearly three decades capturi

JC Carey | EP64 | Coffee with Creators Sep 12, 2025 01:01:18 🔘 Photographer, JC CareyJoseph “JC” Carey is a lifelong image maker and recovered natural-light-only photographer. Like many of us, JC used to think flash was a four-letter word worthy of pulling your his hair out. His journey into lighting started with a hilariously bad lighting class in 2007—a true “gift” in the sense that it lit a fire under him to learn everything the instructor didn't teach.

Josh Turi | EP63 | Coffee with Creators Sep 10, 2025 01:06:08 🔘 SFX Make Up Artist, Joshua TuriJoshua Turi is a three-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist and Prosthetic designer. Located in Northern New Jersey. He and his company, Designs to Deceive, have been supplying specialty services to the entertainment industry for over 3 decades. His work can be seen in, “Jules” (Bleeker street), “The Terror” AMC, “Dr. Death”, Season 1 and 2 (Peacock), “White House

Marcus Beasley | EP62 | Coffee with Creators Sep 8, 2025 01:08:25 🔘 Photographer, Marcus BeasleyMarcus Beasley is a New York based photographer, videographer and editor in freelance and with the City University of New York. With 10 years of experience specializing in corporate events, headshots and portraits with some street photography and nature photography on the side.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for beauty and SFX ma

Jonny Edward | EP61 | Coffee with Creators Sep 5, 2025 01:02:33 🔘 Photographer, Jonny EdwardJonny Edward is an internationally renowned photographer, art director, and creative educator based in Denver, Colorado, though he works and creates globally.Through the medium of photography and poetic interplay of light and shadow, Jonnydeftly crafts captivating visual narratives that celebrate authenticity and embolden individuality.Compelled by the magic and diversi

Samuel Bouret | EP60 | Coffee with Creators Sep 3, 2025 00:58:28 🔘 Photographer & Cinematographer, Samuel BouretI’m Samuel Bouret, a New Jersey-based cinematographer, photographer, and founder of Samuel Bouret Productions. With over nine years of experience behind the lens, I specialize in bringing stories to life—visually, emotionally, and authentically. My work is driven by a deep passion for visual storytelling and a commitment to capturing each project

Kevin Wilson | EP59 | Coffee with Creators Sep 1, 2025 01:01:14 🔘 Photographer, Kevin WilsonKevin RC Wilson is a New York City-based photographer with over a decade of professional experience, widely recognized for his work in the music industry and with the FDNY. He has photographed a range of major rock and metal artists, with his work appearing on magazine covers, album art, DVD packaging, and across major publications from Revolver to Rolling Stone. As an

Vanessa Joy | EP58 | Coffee with Creators Aug 29, 2025 01:06:49 🔘 Photographer, Vanessa JoySince 2002, Vanessa Joy has been photographing weddings, portraits and corporate branding primarily in the Austin, NJ and NYC areas. She is a Canon Explorer of Light and trusted by brands like Hilton Grand Vacations, Bravo, Profoto, Lexar and more. Through online education and resources, she helps photographers elevate their craft. Find her at VanessaJoy.com and on YouTu

Chris Buck | EP56 | Coffee with Creators Jun 23, 2025 01:02:19 🔘 Portrait Photographer, Chris BuckChris Buck is a New York-based photographer known for his distinctive style: irreverent, smart, and intimate. His portraits have won placement in the prestigious annual American Photography over fifty times, and he was the first recipient of the Arnold Newman Portrait Prize.Buck grew up in Toronto, Canada. His father worked for Kodak, creating an early and natura

Ryan Arey | EP55 | Coffee with Creators Jun 20, 2025 01:21:49 🔘 YouTube Content Creator, Ryan AreyRyan Arey is the host, writer, Channel Manager, and Creative Director for the ScreenCrush YouTube channel. Every day, from the last video store on earth, he brings Easter Eggs and breakdowns to your favorite movies and TV shows, alongside his store manager—a dog named Doug. His passions include comics, Star Wars, comedy and filmmaking.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Mi

Jocelyn Mackenzie | EP57 | Coffee with Creators Jun 18, 2025 00:58:02 🔘 Multidimensional Artist, Jocelyn MackenzieJocelyn Mackenzie is a Brooklyn-based musician, maker, and medium. A "hyper-creative," according to Broadway World, she is a singer, songwriter, songwriting instructor, composer, fiber artist, makeup artist, stylist, music video producer, intuitive, and psychic medium. Her diverse skills inherently inform one another and are inextricably intermingled wit

Michelle Harris | EP54 | Coffee with Creators Jun 18, 2025 00:57:31 🔘 Wedding Photographer & Sigma Ambassador, Michelle HarrisMichelle Harris is a destination wedding photographer. She is the owner and lead photographer at M Harris Studios, as well as the associate team lead at Laila Chanel Studios, where she manages a team of freelance photographers. In addition to her photography services, Michelle hosts a wedding photography conference called Hustle in Heel

Andrew Jones | EP53 | Coffee with Creators Jun 16, 2025 01:03:25 🔘 Brand Developer of Deity Microphone, Andrew JonesAndrew Jones started out in 2004 as camera operator and wedding shooter in Dallas. He would work on different reality TV shows that would come to town for a season or an episode. In 2013 he moved to LA and migrated to the sound department to become a professional location sound mixer for several movies and shows. In 2018 he would leave it all behi

Ben Rutkowski | EP52 | Coffee with Creators May 10, 2025 00:57:19 🔘 Cinematographer, Benjamin RutkowskiBenjamin Rutkowski is a New York-based Local 600 director of photography. He has shot ad campaigns for Amazon Prime, Squarespace, Unilever, adidas, LG, Taco Bell, Samsonite, Thermofisher, Deloitte and Salvatore Ferragamo, and collaborated with acclaimed directors including Spike Lee, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Warren Fu, Lance Oppenheim and Laura Terruso. His body

Jerry Ghionis | EP51 | Coffee with Creators May 5, 2025 01:00:31 🔘 Wedding and Portrait Photographer, Jerry GhionisJerry Ghionis is a proud Nikon Ambassador, and PDN Magazine named him one of the top photography workshop instructors in the world. He is WPPI's most awarded photographer and first Grand Master. With over 3 decades in the photography industry, he's known for his posing, lighting, storytelling, and versatility, mastering multiple genres. Inventor of

Oveck Reyes | EP50 | Coffee with Creators Apr 13, 2025 00:59:20 🔘 Portrait & Travel Photographer, Oveck ReyesOveck is an artist based in NYC. As a photographer he specializes in lifestyle, conceptual portraits and travel documentary street style. He has traveled to many countries around the world on different assignments working with brands such as Sony, Adorama, Amex, The Points Guy, American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Albatros Expeditions in Antarctic

Omar Robles | EP49 | Coffee with Creators Apr 9, 2025 01:00:48 🔘 Dance & Street Photographer, Omar RoblesOmar Z. Robles is a photographer known for his powerful storytelling through dance and street photography. With a background in mime, his work explores themes of vulnerability, strength, and human connection. By portraying raw moments in international urban settings, Omar’s photography blends empathy with artistry, resonating deeply with global audienc

Shauna Wade | EP48 | Coffee with Creators Apr 6, 2025 00:57:22 🔘 Travel, Lifestyle and Street Photographer, Shauna WadeShauna Wade, a documentary photographer of Jamaican descent, infuses her work with vibrant cultural influences, creating captivating stories through travel, street and portrait photography. With over 1.3 million followers on social media, she connects with a global audience across accounts like @moodygrams, @moodyports, and @so.shauna. Beyond

Erick Hercules | EP47 | Coffee with Creators Apr 3, 2025 01:04:52 🔘 Creative Director and Brand Consultant, Erick HerculesEcuadorian-born, NYC-raised Erick Hercules has added to surrealism photography with viral techniques (puddlegrams & Levitation photography), blending fine art and pop culture. His work, seen in Hollywood movies (Girls Trip), Netflix (Fyre, Social Animals) on global billboards (Diesel, Converse, Swatch), in magazines like VOGUE and Rolling

Chris Knight | EP46 | Coffee with Creators Jan 31, 2025 01:08:50 🔘 Portrait Photographer and Author, Chris KnightChris Knight was born in Wiesbaden, Germany and hardened by the sweaty, nearly chewable, humidity of Florida. He combines his unconditional love of art history with his conditional love of technology, topping it off with a flair for the cinematic and an uncompromising eye for detail. His work has appeared in or on Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, L Officiel,

Tony Gale | EP45 | Coffee with Creators Jan 27, 2025 01:06:42 🔘 Portrait Photographer, Tony GaleTony Gale is an award-winning NYC-based people and portrait photographer. He captures compelling images for various editorial, corporate, and advertising clients. Tony is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and was the APA National president for six years. He has taught photographic lighting at Parsons and FIT in NYC.`🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City phot

Monica Sigmon | EP44 | Coffee with Creators Jan 24, 2025 01:02:17 🔘 Portrait Photographer, Monica SigmonMonica Sigmon is on a mission to revitalize family portraiture. After opening her Williamsburg, Virginia studio in 2000, she quickly built a successful business with a reputation for excellence and cutting-edge imagery. The recipient of two prestigious degrees from the Professional Photographers of America, Monica was named a Sony Creator in Residence in 2019,

Mark de Paola | EP43 | Coffee with Creators Dec 23, 2024 01:04:07 🔘 Photographer and Director, Mark de PaolaMark de Paola is a renowned photographer and director with decades of experience shooting campaigns for the likes of Vogue Mexico, Gucci, Estee Lauder, Prabal Gurung, and Saint Laurent. De Paola has directed hundreds of commercials including those for Giorgio RED (Bergdorf Goodman), Ducati, Leica, Sony, Neutrogena, and Donna Karan. De Paola's fine art work

Peter Hurley | EP42 | Coffee with Creators Dec 20, 2024 01:13:51 🔘 Portrait Photographer, Peter HurleyPeter is a world-renowned portrait photographer, author, speaker, and coach. Recognized as the leader in the field of headshot photography, he’s personally trained thousands of photographers on the concepts outlined in his book The Headshot. He's been featured in the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal as well as on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Good D

Martin Torner | EP41 | Coffee with Creators Dec 16, 2024 01:08:39 🔘 Content Director & Grip, Martin TornerMartin Torner is the content director and resident grip at Matthews Studio Equipment, the original Hollywood grip company. Growing up in a family-run theater company, working on film and television sets for two decades, and focusing on lighting and support solutions at Matthews over the past 7 years has developed his sincere passion for problem-solving.

Alison Conklin | EP40 | Coffee with Creators Dec 13, 2024 00:51:18 🔘 Editorial, Portrait and Wedding Photographer, Alison ConklinJoin award-winning Fujifilm X-Photographer Alison Conklin as she shares her process of capturing stories that evoke emotion. Alison will walk you through the ins and outs of photographing one wedding day and the tricks she has learned over her 25 years as a professional photographer. She'll showcase how she approaches her wedding shoots

Elsa Garrison | EP39 | Coffee with Creators Dec 9, 2024 01:03:47 🔘 Sports Staff Photographer, Elsa GarrisonKnown in the industry by her first name only, Elsa has the honor of being the first woman staff photographer at Getty Images. Famous for capturing defining moments, Elsa brings her vision to collegiate and professional sporting events all over the globe - including some of the most preeminent events, such as the Olympics, World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Fina

John Michael | EP38 | Coffee with Creators Dec 5, 2024 00:57:43 🔘 Graphic Designer and Visual Storyteller, John-MichaelWith over a decade of experience as a graphic designer, I’ve collaborated with iconic brands like the NBA, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Absolut Vodka, and Colgate-Palmolive. My journey in the design industry ignited a passion for photography, leading me to shoot a cover for No Chaser magazine and work on product and lifestyle campaigns for Timex, Robert

Bob Wulff | EP37 | Coffee with Creators Sep 25, 2024 01:04:31 🔘 YouTuber and Gamer, Bob WulffHey, I’m BOB. I make videos about new and retro consoles and cool little gaming gadgets. Dexerto called me a “notable retro gamer,” and Twitter called me “not a notable person,” so believe whoever you want.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for beauty and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine

Lindsay Adler | EP36 | Coffee with Creators Sep 13, 2024 01:01:38 🔘 Fashion and Editorial Photographer, Lindsay AdlerLindsay Adler, a top fashion and beauty photographer based in New York City, has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, and other leading publications. As a sought-after international educator, she speaks at significant events and collaborates with top brands such as Canon, Adobe, and Profoto. Her extensive client list includes prestigious brands ra

Jared Silber | EP35 | Coffee with Creators Sep 9, 2024 00:58:26 🔘 New York Rangers Team Photographer, Jared SilberJared Silber is entering his 10th season photographing the Rangers, but before being the team photographer, he spent two seasons as the team's photo editor. He is responsible for photographing and capturing game action of the Rangers and the visiting teams for the National Hockey League. Jared has been part of the NHL's photo team for many of the l

Drew Gurian | EP34 | Coffee with Creators Aug 30, 2024 00:57:12 🔘 Photographer, Drew GurianDrew’s path as a photographer started as a kid in the 1990s, shooting bands on black and white film in lots of NYC clubs that no longer exist.During college, he interned for two legendary NYC photographers, Joe McNally and Danny Clinch. After finishing school, Joe offered him a job as his first assistant. Five years and half a million air miles later, he moved to Brookly

Josh Katz | EP33 | Coffee with Creators Aug 26, 2024 00:56:33 🔘 Documentary Photographer, published Author, Photo Educator, and Skateboarder, Josh KatzBased in Brooklyn, NY, Josh leads workshops and makes videos for Canon, teaches Lightroom for Adobe, and freelances as a photojournalist.With the help of a viral Kickstarter campaign, his first photo book, ‘On the Roof: New York in Quarantine’, was published by Thames & Hudson in November 2021. He is a co-

Lanna Apisukh | EP32 | Coffee with Creators Aug 23, 2024 01:04:33 🔘 Portrait, food, and documentary photographer, Lanna Apisukh Lanna Apisukh is based in New York City, with a background in skateboarding and an extensive athletic career as a former elite gymnast, she is drawn to photographing dynamic individuals, communities and subcultures. Her work explores people and their relationship to place, culture and identity through bold and lively stories she creates

Fritz Bacon | EP31 | Coffee with Creators Jul 24, 2024 01:01:23 🔘 Filmmaker and Photographer, Fritz BaconFritz Bacon is a multidisciplinary creative based in New York City. With a strong background in filmmaking, photography, and everything on the internet. Fritz has an overwhelming desire to create and tell visual stories designed to be shared with the masses. With an ever-growing amount of viral photos and videos under his belt, his current focus is writing

Gary Hughes | EP30 | Coffee with Creators Jul 18, 2024 01:17:26 🔘 Photographer, Author and Educator, Gary HughesGary Hughes is from the Orlando, Florida area and for fifteen years, Gary and his wife, Julie, have run Hughes Fioretti Photography, specializing in commercial portraiture for executives, actors, and models. Aside from running a studio in Orlando, FL, Gary is also in demand as a photography educator and travels often, teaching his methods to photogra

Victor Ha | EP29 | Coffee with Creators Jul 1, 2024 01:07:12 🔘 Vice President, Electronic Imaging Division and Optical Devices Division FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Victor HaVictor Q. Ha is the Vice President of the Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions at FUJIFILM North America Corporation. In this role, Victor oversees the business operations and strategic direction for both divisions, ensuring the seamless integration between the busine

Jeff Carpenter | EP28 | Coffee with Creators Jun 14, 2024 01:03:05 🔘 Commercial and headshot photographer, Jeff CarpenterJeff Carpenter is a commercial portrait and headshot photographer, educator, and owner of Readylight Media, a visual media and marketing agency based outside of Nashville, TN. He started his photography career in 2010, shortly after college where he was required to take a photography class to graduate. Being a predominantly self-taught photogra

Andrew Trost | EP27 | Coffee with Creators Jun 12, 2024 01:03:17 🔘 Cinematographer, Andrew TrostOriginally from St. Louis, MO, Andrew Trost has carved a name for himself as a distinguished cinematographer living and working in New York City. Over the past decade, Andrew's collaborations with artists and directors of varying backgrounds have gained global recognition and have resulted in nominations and awards in prestigious festivals from around the world. As a

Cliff Hausner | EP26 | Coffee with Creators May 27, 2024 01:17:16 🔘 Cliff Hausner, Photographer and Lighting SpecialistCliff Hausner is a lighting specialist, photographer and rep for Profoto. He works primarily out of NYC. Cliff has been involved with Profoto for the last 25 plus years and has been working in photography, graphic design and advertising for the past 35 plus years.Cliff Hausner has been involved in photography since age 10. He began working with

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