Right Eye Dominant

This episode we take a look at the classic 1986 photo book "Subway" by Bruce Davidson. A time capsule of "old" New York City and a monumental photographic study of urban life, all steeped in deeply s…

This episode I welcome Aline Smithson to the podcast. Aline is the driving force behind Lenscratch, a fantastic online showcase of contemporary photography, in all its varied glory. She is also a pro…

Famed German filmmaker Wim Wenders is also a well-respected still photographer. A recent purchase of the book "Wim Wenders: Instant Stories" is the impetus for this episode, where we'll explore the c…

Season Two kicks off with a great interview with curator and writer David Campany. David curated the current William Klein exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York City. We d…

In conjunction with his one man show at 516 Arts, I sit down for a great talk with local Albuquerque photographer Nathaniel Paolinelli.

Links:

Nathaniel's website

Nathaniel on Instagram

516 Arts Exhibit…

A lively discussion about the life and art of pioneering gay photographer and filmmaker, Jim Bidgood. I talk with Jim's friend and estate executor Kelly McKaig about this unique man and his groundbre…

Recorded on the side of the highway, this episode discusses the  patience required to create long-term photography projects. Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Consider it a "ride alon…

This episode, I talk with Joan Liftin, who has had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the I…

The next installment of a (sporadically) ongoing series, where I discuss one specific photograph in detail. This episode, we look at "Bubblegum" by photographer Mark Cohen.

"Bubblegum" the photo discu…

Join me for an interview with Ward Andrews, a creative thinker, teacher and consultant. We discuss the challenges of dealing with envy in your creative practice, along with ways to shift your thinkin…

A discussion about the master Japanese photographer, Daido Moriyama. His life in photography... the good, the bad and the blurry... but mostly the good.

Daido Moriyama website

Provoke article in Apertu…

An interview with Albuquerque, NM based photojournalist and teacher Roberto Rosales. We discuss the challenges of maintaining a strong moral compass while doing photojournalistic work in dangerous, h…

A deep dive exploration of a hauntingly beautiful image by Sally Mann. This episode is part of an ongoing series where Nick Tauro Jr. devotes (at least) 1000 words to one specific photograph.

Links:

"T…

A re-edit, re-visit to an interview that I did as a guest of Daniel Milnor on his "Dispatches" podcast. This is a pared down version, from Dan's original recording, but there's still plenty of good, …

Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry to say. Featuring a closer look at the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer,  Edw…

 This week, Nick Tauro Jr. will present a 100% improvised episode ...about improvisation! We will explore the value of incorporating improv into your life, and saying "yes" to the world through your …

What is beauty and what is ugliness? Can you have one without the other?
These are the questions that are explored in this episode, with an emphasis on photography, of course.

Works discussed:

Caravag…

In this episode, Nick Tauro Jr. discusses the book "In The American West" by Richard Avedon and focusses on one particular portrait, that of Carl Hoefert, an unemployed blackjack dealer.

Links:

Carl Ho…

Warning: NSFW content

This episode explores the complicated confluence of sex and photography in Japan. Through the discussion of the work of Nobuyoshi Araki and Yurie Nagashima.

Links to work discusse…

In this episode, Nick Tauro Jr. discussed the uncovered work of a series of photographers who either eschewed fame or never received it in their lifetime. The spotlight gets placed on Vivian Maier, E…