The Day-to-Day Can Be a Visually Loaded Feast Too with Paul Gero

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I’ve kept it in the archive because it’s rich with insight on presence, perception, and storytelling that honours real life.

Paul’s reflections are a reminder that meaning isn’t just in the extraordinary — it’s in the everyday, if we’re willing to see it.

⚠️ Content Note: While not graphic, this episode touches on themes of military service and loss. Please listen with care if you're in a tender season.

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35-year photography veteran Paul Gero joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on storytelling with integrity, staying present behind the lens, and seeing visual potential in the everyday. From his early career in newspapers to personal projects with his own family, Paul shares the shifts, surprises, and signature moments that shaped how he works and how he sees.

This episode is a grounding listen for anyone who wants to feel more connected to their work, their people, and the stories unfolding around them.

Topics we explore: 

• High-impact vs. small-impact photography — and why both matter
• The myth of “natural light only” and the case for using flash
• Gaining access without intrusion in photojournalism
• The Pat Tillman story: trust, truth, and planned portraiture
• Switching to Sony mirrorless gear and why it fits his evolution
• Creating honest family stories that reflect real life
• The beauty of constraint: personal projects like Thirty-Six Frames
• What it means to be a “no-limit photographer”
• Why presence always beats perfection

Connect with Paul + access the free Mini Mag for this episode, along with other archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive