Foto Podcast

Feb 26 2025 18 ep. 40 mins 8
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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

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Foto Podcast 018 - Nick Gervin

Feb 26 2025 63 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Gervin, a documentary photographer from Portland, Maine, whose raw and unfiltered work captures the unseen side of city life. Nick shares his journey from overcoming two traumatic brain injuries to using photography as a tool for recovery and self-expression. We dive deep into his decade-long project, Portlanders, his thoughts on documentary p

Foto Podcast 017 - Lisa Elmaleh

Feb 11 2025 56 mins  
In this episode, Michael Howard sits down with renowned large-format photographer and 2024 Guggenheim Fellow Lisa Elmaleh. Lisa shares her journey into large-format photography, her decision to trade Brooklyn for a remote cabin in West Virginia, and her powerful work documenting life along the U.S.-Mexico border. She opens up about the challenges migrants face, the humanity behind

Foto 016 - The Technical Maze of AI-Generated Imagery

Jan 10 2025 52 mins  
In this episode, we dive deep into the growing discussion about AI and its impact on photography. We cover the potential benefits of AI in visual recognition and image labeling, the ethical concerns surrounding AI-generated images, and the complexities of ensuring creators' rights and consent. With real-world examples and thoughtful analysis, we explore the technical and philosophi

Foto Podcast 015 - Daniel Milnor

Dec 30 2024 35 mins  
Daniels' Website - https://shifter.media/Daniel Milnor, the Creative Ambassador for Blurb, delves into his journey from a photographer to his role at Blurb over 13 years. He discusses his unexpected entry into photography and his transition from traditional photography practices to embracing modern challenges and opportunities, such as AI and digital technology. The conversation sp

Foto 014 - Why Metadata Matters with Margaret Warren

Nov 09 2024 56 mins  
Welcome to the Foto Podcast! I’m thrilled to introduce Margaret Warren as a tech advisor here at Foto. Margaret has an incredible background in metadata, digital innovation, and image management, and today, we’re diving into how her expertise is shaping Foto’s future. We’ll be discussing everything from the role of metadata in preserving image context and discoverability to

Foto Update - April 2024

Apr 23 2024 15 mins  
This Foto Podcast Episode is an update from Michael Howard on where Foto development stands as of April 2024. Michael discusses Foto's different funding strategies over the next 6-8 months and what new features will be released in the next 1-2 months.Subscribe to the Foto Podcast on Apple and Spotify.Foto Site - https://fotoapp.coFoto Substack - https://fotoapp.substack.com Get ful

Foto Update - March 23rd, 2024

Mar 23 2024 15 mins  
Hey Everyone!This is episode 12 of the Foto Podcast. In this episode, I share where progress is at with Foto, what we need to add before we go public, when we plan on launching Foto to the world, and our philosophy for raising capital to help grow the Foto team.Thank you for listening and for supporting what we are building! We are so grateful for your interest and feedback as we c

Foto 011 - Greg Miller

Oct 28 2023 73 mins  
Welcome to the Foto Podcast. This episode features Greg Miller.In this episode, Greg takes us on a mesmerizing journey as he shares his unique experiences and insights into his artistic process. From capturing the essence of New York City streets to the delicate art of connecting with subjects, Greg reveals the stories and emotions that lie beneath the surface of his extraordinary

Foto 010 - Kate Miller-Wilson

Oct 19 2023 43 mins  
Welcome to the Foto Podcast!In this episode, I delve into the world of large-format photography with the talented Kate Miller-Wilson, whose captivating work predominantly revolves around her close-knit family in Minnesota. Kate embraces the beauty of imperfection, exploring the power and vulnerability that lies within the flaws of her images, a departure from the pixel-perfect prec

Richard Sharum - Part Three

Sep 01 2023 28 mins  
Welcome to part three of our series with renowned photographer Richard Sharum.As someone deeply rooted in the study of history, especially the tumultuous Civil War era, Richard showcases an intense drive to understand the divisions that plague modern America. He discusses his transformative journey to unravel the mystery of the Central United States, an area often dismissively labe