Photography is Nothing
- Folgen
- 56
- Erscheint
- wöchentlich
- Letzte Folge
- 11. Nov. 2026
Über den Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting. Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world. “Photography is nothing—it’s life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Folgen 56
The Photography of William Camargo
In Episode 56 of Photography is Nothing, Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken explore the work of photographer and educator William Camargo. Based in Anaheim, California, where he was born and raised, Camargo …
Shownotes
In Episode 56 of Photography is Nothing, Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken explore the work of photographer and educator William Camargo. Based in Anaheim, California, where he was born and raised, Camargo creates conceptually driven photographs that examine gentrification, cultural appropriation, colonialism, police violence, and the experiences of Latinx communities.
One of the projects we discuss is Camargo’s response to photographer John Divola’s series As Far as I Could Get. Divola photographed himself running away from his camera in different landscapes. Camargo reinterpreted the idea from his own perspective, asking an important question: Would a person of color have the same freedom to run through a public space without attracting suspicion or the attention?
We also look at how Camargo references and reinterprets the work of other artists, using those connections to explore cultural identity, history, and power. His photographs challenge viewers to consider whose stories are being told, who has control over images, and how the meaning of a photograph can change depending on the person making it.
The episode also explores Camargo’s background in photojournalism. After covering breaking news, violence, immigration, and funerals, he found himself drawn toward a different way of telling stories. He eventually returned to school to pursue an MFA and began developing a fine-art practice that allowed him to approach these subjects on his own terms.
We also discuss his project All That I Can Carry, which uses everyday family objects to explore memory, family history, and the sentimental value we attach to the things that surround us.
**In this episode:**
- William Camargo’s photography and the communities that inform his work
- Race, privilege, and the different ways people experience public spaces
- Cultural appropriation, colonialism, gentrification, and the preservation of history
- How artists reference and reinterpret the work of other artists
- The power of photography to shape narratives and influence how people are seen
- Camargo’s background in photojournalism and his transition to fine-art photography
- His project All That I Can Carry and the relationship between family, memory, and everyday objects
This episode is an introduction to William Camargo and his work ahead of our upcoming in-person interview with him.
Subscribe to Photography is Nothing for more conversations about photographers, the ideas behind their work, and the ways photography helps us understand the world.
Find William
Website: https://www.williamcamargo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billythecamera/
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
#PhotographyIsNothing #WilliamCamargo #Photography #DocumentaryPhotography #FineArtPhotography #Photojournalism #LatinxPhotography
Interview with Adger Cowans
In Episode 55 of Photography is Nothing, Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with legendary photographer and painter Adger Cowans. At 90 years old, Cowans reflects on a …
Shownotes
In Episode 55 of Photography is Nothing, Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with legendary photographer and painter Adger Cowans. At 90 years old, Cowans reflects on a lifetime of making art, following his intuition, and finding meaning in the world around him.
Cowans studied photography at Ohio University, assisted Gordon Parks, and built a remarkable career spanning fine art, photojournalism, and motion picture photography. He is also a founding member of the Kamoinge Workshop, the influential collective founded by Black photographers to support one another and expand the possibilities of their work.
But this conversation goes far beyond photography. Cowans shares his deeply personal philosophy of creativity, describing the artist as a translator of spirit and emotion. He talks about the importance of courage, the challenges of rejection, the difference between making images with film and digital cameras, and why artists must learn to trust their own vision rather than create work simply to please others.
The conversation also explores his love of jazz, his experiences with legendary musicians, the importance of community, and the energy that connects people through art and life. Throughout it all, Cowans offers an inspiring perspective on creativity, purpose, and the freedom that comes from defining your own path.
In this episode:
- Adger Cowans on a lifetime of photography and painting
- Creativity, spirituality, emotion, and trusting your intuition
- His experiences assisting Gordon Parks and learning from photography's greats
- Film, darkroom printing, digital photography, and the changing nature of the medium
- Overcoming rejection and finding the courage to make your own work
- The Kamoinge Workshop and the importance of community among Black photographers
- Jazz, artistic expression, and the energy shared between artists and audiences
- Aging, staying creative, and continuing to explore new possibilities
- Why you must believe in yourself and define your own destiny
Join us for this inspiring conversation with Adger Cowans.
If something in this episode resonates with you, share it with a photographer, artist, or creative person who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Photography is Nothing for more conversations about photography and life.
Find Adger
Website: https://www.adgercowans.com/
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
#PhotographyIsNothing #AdgerCowans #Photography #KamoingeWorkshop #GordonParks #CreativeLife #PhotographyPodcast
The Photography of Adger Cowans
In Episode 54 of Photography is Nothing, Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken explore the remarkable photography of Adger Cowans, a pioneering photographer whose work spans street photography, documentary …
Shownotes
In Episode 54 of Photography is Nothing, Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken explore the remarkable photography of Adger Cowans, a pioneering photographer whose work spans street photography, documentary photography, portraiture, jazz, fine art, and more than 30 motion picture sets.
From his early days in Columbus, Ohio, to assisting Gordon Parks in New York City, Cowans built an extraordinary career documenting everyday life, capturing cultural icons, and finding beauty in unexpected places. We look at some of his most compelling images, including his evocative street photographs, expressive portraits, experiments with light and abstraction, and behind-the-scenes photographs of legendary actors and filmmakers.
Cowans was also a founding member of the Kamoinge Workshop in 1963. The group continues to this day and is dedicated to supporting Black photographers providing a more well-rounded look at the experiences of Black Americans.
Cowans has a spiritual approach to making art. His work is a reminder that photography can be about more than documenting events — it can be about expressing how we experience the world.
This episode is an introduction to Cowans and his work ahead of our upcoming conversation with him.
In this episode:
- Adger Cowans' early life and photographic beginnings
- His time assisting the legendary Gordon Parks
- Cowans' work in street photography, everyday life, and fine art
- Photographing Hollywood film sets, actors, jazz musicians, and cultural figures
- His abstract work with light as the subject
- The relationship between photography, painting, and artistic expression
- Building a creative life and continuing to explore new possibilities over time
*CORRECTION* - Zach said "Serpico" as one of Adger's credits, but the film he photographed starring Al Pacino was "The Panic in Needle Park."
Photography is Nothing is a video podcast hosted by photographer Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken, exploring photography, creativity, and life.
Subscribe to Photography is Nothing for more conversations about the photographers, ideas, and experiences that shape how we see.
Find Adger
Website: https://www.adgercowans.com/
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
#PhotographyIsNothing #AdgerCowans #Photography #StreetPhotography #DocumentaryPhotography #PhotographyHistory #GordonParks
First Time in New York City
Zach & Courtney take the family to New York City for the first time. Over the past few years, Zach has been working regularly in New York, but the rest of the family (Courtney included) had yet to visit the …
Shownotes
Zach & Courtney take the family to New York City for the first time. Over the past few years, Zach has been working regularly in New York, but the rest of the family (Courtney included) had yet to visit the city.
In this episode, we talk about experiencing New York with our five kids. We visit spots like Times Square, Battery Park, Chinatown, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and more!
This show is packed with photos from Zach, video clips from Courtney, and some images by the kids, too.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Photographing what’s in front of your camera
2:27 - Zach has been leaving his family behind
4:34 - Driving into New York on September 11th
10:26 - Visiting Times Square at night
16:37 - Central Park felt the most “New York”
21:22 - Starting our first day in Battery Park
23:54 - Visiting the 9/11 Memorial
27:39 - Every city has more than you expect
30:04 - Chinatown, NYC
33:13 - Accepting exhaustion
34:12 - Bichon owners meetup
35:39 - Courtney says let the kids pull us forward
39:25 - Kids love climbing rocks in Central Park
45:03 - Courtney’s birthday in New York
46:25 - Visiting the American Museum of Natural History
1:01:02 - Back to Central Park & Belvedere Castle
1:03:06 - Popular spots in Central Park
1:04:49 - 5th Avenue
1:06:03 - Takeaways from visiting New York City for the first time.
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Interview with Tajette O'Halloran
In this interview with Australian photographic artist Tajette O’Halloran, we talk about the inspiration behind her projects like In Australia, The Quarry, and Regional Rituals. She talks about her difficult …
Shownotes
In this interview with Australian photographic artist Tajette O’Halloran, we talk about the inspiration behind her projects like In Australia, The Quarry, and Regional Rituals. She talks about her difficult upbringing in the Northern Rivers area, and how that put her on a path to tell the stories of adolescence.
We also talk about parenting, incorporating our kids into our art, and her practice of incorporating both film & digital into her work.
Based in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, Tajette’s photography ranges from documentary to portraiture to conceptual. The common thread is examining adolescence and identity; both her own and others’.
Tajette’s projects include In Australia, where she revisits her hometown and creates scenes reminiscent of her youth, and the ongoing The Quarry, a series of portraits of young people at a local swimming spot. Her most recent project is Regional Rituals, commissioned by Powerhouse, a museum in Sydney, Australia.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Introduction to photographer Tajette O’Halloran
1:52 - Tajette’s photo series In Australia
10:35 - How In Australia started
13:59 - Tajette’s narrative approach to In Australia
17:08 - Growing up in Lismore, NSW, Australia
17:55 - Regional Rituals, a new photo series
22:36 - Tajette knew as a kid her childhood wasn’t typical
26:02 - Processing difficulty though photography
29:01 - Tajette’s photos remind Zach of Sally Mann
34:18 - Mixing black & white and color in a series
36:55 - How COVID affected photographers
40:26 - Tajette’s Earth and Water photos feel like parenthood
43:48 - Does Tajette feel like she’s rejecting mainstream society?
46:48 - Growing up in a mix of cultures in Lismore, Australia
48:40 - How Regional Rituals came to be
54:54 - The Quarry is an ongoing series of portraiture
Find Tajette
Website: https://www.tajetteohalloran.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajette.ohalloran
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
The Photography of Tajette O'Halloran
Tajette O’Halloran is a photographic artist based in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. Her work ranges from documentary to portraiture to conceptual. The common thread is examining adolescence and identity …
Shownotes
Tajette O’Halloran is a photographic artist based in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. Her work ranges from documentary to portraiture to conceptual. The common thread is examining adolescence and identity; both her own and others’.
Tajette’s projects include In Australia, where she revisits her hometown and creates scenes reminiscent of her youth, and the ongoing The Quarry, a series of portraits of young people at a local swimming spot. Her most recent project is Regional Rituals, commissioned by Powerhouse, a museum in Sydney, Australia.
This episode is an introduction to Tajette’s work leading up to our interview with her next week.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Meet photographer Tajette O’Halloran
3:30 - În Australia - Tajette examines her adolescence
5:15 - The photo that first caught Zach’s attention
14:00 - The Quarry - An ongoing series of portraits and observations
17:23 - Earth & Water - photographing childhood
23:20 - When are you a part of the story?
24:53 - Regional Rituals - Project commissioned by Powerhouse Museum
Find Tajette
Website: https://www.tajetteohalloran.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajette.ohalloran
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
What We've Learned So Far
In this 50TH episode, Zach & Courtney talk about what they’ve learned so far from running a photography business, starting a podcast, raising 5 kids, homeschooling, and just being generally busy making things …
Shownotes
In this 50TH episode, Zach & Courtney talk about what they’ve learned so far from running a photography business, starting a podcast, raising 5 kids, homeschooling, and just being generally busy making things for 20 years.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Grow or die
1:40 - Starting a business
4:31 - Courtney & Zach had the same idea
5:57 - Starting a life after college
12:46 - We had abandoned our intuition
17:04 - Starting our own business worked
23:50 - You have to do other things to support the Big Thing
25:40 - Would Zach recommend this lifestyle?
33:04 - Dealing with ego death
40:35 - Getting back to the original vision
45:45 - Choosing joy
49:53 - Unexpected skills Zach has learned
54:42 - Learn to photograph the everyday & make it interesting
57:00 - Courtney is here to go beneath the surface
1:03:56 - Learn and change and grow or die
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Football
Episode 49 - In this episode Zach & Courtney talk about how football and photography came up together since the late 1800s. We can see how as the technology advanced, the style of photography changed as …
Shownotes
Episode 49 - In this episode Zach & Courtney talk about how football and photography came up together since the late 1800s. We can see how as the technology advanced, the style of photography changed as well.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Film becomes the subject of the photo.
3:49 - The oldest football photo I could find. Old division football.
5:06 - Earliest football photos were mostly posed & portraits.
7:29 - Early action photos, college and professional football.
11:10 - A photo from the first football game at University of Oregon - 1905.
13:12 - 📷 Neil Leifer “The Greatest Game Ever Played” - 1958 NFL Championship .
16:00 - Neil Leifer’s contact sheet from the 1958 NFL Championship.
18:20 - 📷 Neil Leifer 1962 - Close up wide angle of game action.
21:31 - LIFE Magazine photos of the first Super Bowl. 1967.
27:20 - Walter Iooss, Jr. and manual focus on a telephoto lens.
29:14 - 📷 Walter Iooss, Jr. - Joe Namath, Poolside, Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1969.
33:52 - How camera technology changed in the second half of the 20th century .
35:02 - 📷 Michael Zagaris behind the scenes photos of the 49ers.
37:43 - The portraits of Walter Iooss Jr. make athletes look heroic.
41:23 - 📷 Walter Iooss, Jr. - “The Catch” 49ers vs. Cowboys. 1982.
42:29 - How camera tech of today affects sports photography.
47:37 - How to set yourself apart as a sports photographer in 2026.
49:39 - Documentary photography always has value. Photos by Magnum photographers.
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Copyright
US Copyright laws exist to protect artists and their art. Zach & Courtney take copyright seriously and have retained the copyright for all of Zach’s photography since the beginning of their business.In this …
Shownotes
US Copyright laws exist to protect artists and their art. Zach & Courtney take copyright seriously and have retained the copyright for all of Zach’s photography since the beginning of their business.
In this episode of Photography is Nothing, Zach & Courtney talk about famous court cases involving photographers protecting their copyright as a means to teach how these laws benefit photographers and other artists.
Cases discussed include:
- Photographer Carol Highsmith suing Getty images for a billion dollars for selling 18K of her photos.
- Photojournalist Daniel Morel sues AFP & Getty for selling his images of the 2010 Haitian earthquake
- The famous “monkey selfie” case with photographer David Slater. Who owns a photo taken by an animal?
- Architecture photographer Scott Hargis wins perhaps the largest copyright settlement ever.
The conversation moves well beyond the lawsuits and gets into topics like:
- Registered works vs un-registered works
- Public domain
- Fair Use
- Always get a contract, even when no money is exchanging hands
- Getty Images sells photos that are public domain (free to everyone)
**NOTE** Zach & Courtney are not attorneys and nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.
Index
0:00 - A monkey took the photo
4:29 - Why we always retain copyright ownership
9:10 - Carol Highsmith sues Getty
15:22 - Royalty Free vs Rights Managed
20:39 - When you create something, you own the copyright
21:51 - Photographer Scott Hargis’s big win
28:02 - Why register copyrights
30:56 - Setting a precedent that we pursue infringement
37:20 - Daniel Morel sues AFP & Getty
41:26 - David Slater and the Monkey Selfie dispute
55:15 - A little bit about model releases
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Interview with Christopher Morris
Zach & Courtney interview Christopher Morris, a documentary photographer who has covered war, politics, and fashion since 1981.In this interview, Morris talks about being mistaken for a CIA agent, living with …
Shownotes
Zach & Courtney interview Christopher Morris, a documentary photographer who has covered war, politics, and fashion since 1981.
In this interview, Morris talks about being mistaken for a CIA agent, living with the consequences of witnessing atrocities firsthand, working to make sure his vast archive lives on, and more.
Christopher Morris got his start with the Black Star agency covering conflicts in the Philippines, Panama, the Persian Gulf War, Yugoslavia, Chechnya, Yemen, Iraq, and more.
Largely leaving war photography behind in the early 2000s, Morris covered the Bush and Obama administrations for Time Magazine. He left Black Star in 2001 and was one of the founding members of VII Photo Agency.
In recent years, Morris has photographed for fashion magazines & brands, worked as the personal photographer for Princess Charlene of Monaco, and continued to take breaking news & editorial assignments around the world.
Index
0:00 - Interview with Christopher Morris
3:50 - TIME said stop photographing Republicans in black & white
7:25 - Going through 40 years of photo archives
16:47 - Chris was hired by the Princess of Monaco
18:40 - Keeping your copyright
22:30 - Stephen Shore as an influence
25:58 - 1981 on the New York Subway
28:22 - What he learned from Susan Meiselas
30:50 - Don’t stay in hotels as a documentary photographer
33:09 - Taking photos behind the handler’s back in Saudi Arabia
37:56 - Are photojournalists capitalizing on suffering?
44:16 - Winning awards for war photography
47:49 - The toll it takes on the family of a war photographer
58:05 - Taking portraits & maintaining journalistic integrity
1:03:14 - The influence of W. Eugene Smith’s Country Doctor
1:23:22 - How does a conflict photographer get to the front lines?
1:37:27 - Getting the best seat in the house without a pass
1:42:04 - How Morris got to the front lines in Iraq
1:47:14 - When photographing the government means you’re one of them
1:57:30 - PTSD: No one asked if he needed help
2:02:18 - Israel has killed over 200 journalists in Gaza
2:04:50 - Planning a visit to see the archives in person
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
The Photography of Christopher Morris
Christopher Morris is a documentary photographer who has covered wars, politics, and fashion since 1981. In this episode, Courtney & Zach introduce Morris’s photography ahead of next week’s interview with the …
Shownotes
Christopher Morris is a documentary photographer who has covered wars, politics, and fashion since 1981. In this episode, Courtney & Zach introduce Morris’s photography ahead of next week’s interview with the photographer.
Christopher Morris got his start with the Black Star agency covering conflicts in the Philippines, Panama, the Persian Gulf War, Yugoslavia, Chechnya, Yemen, Iraq, and more.
Largely leaving war photography behind in the early 2000s, Morris covered the Bush and Obama administrations for Time Magazine. He left Black Star in 2001 and was one of the founding members of VII Photo Agency.
In recent years, Morris has photographed for fashion magazines & brands, worked as the personal photographer for Princess Charlene of Monaco, and continued to take breaking news & editorial assignments around the world.
Index
0:31 - The Photography Christopher Morris
6:36 - How Christopher Morris got started in photography
10:35 - Photographing the conflict in Chechnya - 1990s
18:25 - Documenting American politics in the early 2000s
23:15 - Books by Christopher Morris: My America and Americans
29:24 - Archiving decades of film photos
32:00 - Moscow in the 1990s
34:01 - Fashion photography paired with war and politics
40:00 - New York City subway in 1981
41:31 - How Christopher Morris’s photos have influenced Zach
43:25 - How do you decide to be a war photographer
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Interview with Kiliii Yüyan
Episode 45 • Kiliii YüyanZach & Courtney interview Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer, Explorer, and speaker. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention …
Shownotes
Episode 45 • Kiliii Yüyan
Zach & Courtney interview Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer, Explorer, and speaker. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention to environmental issues.
Indigenous Photography
Kiliii is himself of Chinese and Nanai/Hèzhé descent and speaks often of how his own background informs his photography with Indigenous people of the world. He spends extended periods with each group of people that he photographs, building relationships and serving as an active member of the communities.
Kiliii has photographed Indigenous communities and environments across the globe, such as Mongolia, Palau, and the Navajo Nation. His immersive approach is apparent in all aspects of his work, from the unusual scenes he's able to capture, to the descriptions he writes for each photograph. Kiliii is clearly well versed in the cultures he's documenting.
Backstory
Yüyan took up photography only in his 30's, when as a traditional kayak builder he began photographing his work. As a visual artist, photography came naturally, and he was photographing for National Geographic in just about 3 years.
An award winning photographer, Killiii has also earned 3 covers for National Geographic and his work has also been featured in TIME, Vogue, and WIRED. Yüyan is a keynote speaker through Changemaker Talent with appearances at TEDx, and NatGeo Live, among others.
Current Work
In February 2026, Kiliii published a new book: Guardians of Life: Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Science, and Restoring the Planet. Guardians of Life features a decade of of his photos and includes contributions from two dozen Indigenous authors.
Yüyan is currently working on project in the arctic, photographing Greenland sharks under the ice. He's famously known for his encounters with polar bears, sharks, and other wildlife where he captures stunning images under intense pressure.
Index
0:00 - Intro: Indigenous communities are the best conservationists
0:52 - Introducing photographer Kiliii Yüyan
3:41 - Three years to becoming a National Geographic photographer
5:28 - Combining aesthetics and storytelling
9:03 - Becoming a part of the community you’re photographing
11:24 - How Kiliii finds the stories he tells
17:44 - The business of documentary photography: grants, speaking engagements, and more
32:35 - Bringing indigenous heritage to documentary photography
39:50 - A natural skill for storytelling
42:59 - Pushing past your discomfort to find success
46:12 - New book: Guardians of Life
53:22 - Indigenous conservation: Treating land as a museum vs a home
59:05 - Kiliii explains “solutions journalism”
1:06:20 - Book publisher Braided River’s unique approach
1:10:26 - Documentary photography is for kids, too
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Kiliii Yüyan
Zach & Courtney introduce you to the work of Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention to environmental issues.This …
Shownotes
Zach & Courtney introduce you to the work of Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention to environmental issues.
This week we talk about Kiliii’s background and some of his best known work so you’ll be familiar with his photography and approach before our next episode, an in-depth interview with Yüyan.
In February 2026, Kiliii published a new book: Guardians of Life: Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Science, and Restoring the Planet.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Making the cover of National Geographic
0:48 - Meet Kiliii Yüyan
6:04 - The impartial observer is a myth
8:46 - Project: People of the Whale
30:05 - Project: We are Here
40:42 - Guardians of Life book
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Kids and Cameras
Zach & Courtney talk about supporting their kids taking photos. Zach has always been open to letting kids use his professional cameras, even if it made him nervous at first. ICYMI, Zach & Courtney ARE married! …
Shownotes
Zach & Courtney talk about supporting their kids taking photos. Zach has always been open to letting kids use his professional cameras, even if it made him nervous at first.
ICYMI, Zach & Courtney ARE married! They have 5 kids together, who have free rein with cameras whenever they ask.
In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about how they work to support their kids’ creativity and individual styles without putting their own personal preferences and aesthetics onto the kids’ photography.
Episode 43
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Keeping opinions to yourself.
1:09 - We’re married
5:23 - All 5 of our kids like to take photos (sometimes)
9:05 - Letting kids use professional cameras
12:32 - The kids like to use the smaller, mirrorless camera
14:06 - Zach doesn’t teach photography lessons (unless asked)
17:05 - How I set up cameras for kids
18:31 - Take photos of whatever you think is interesting
23:56 - Louisa takes headshots for the cast of her play
28:42 - Kids learn from what they see me do
35:05 - Helping kids feel comfortable being themselves
40:31 - Zach & Courtney’s viral video: kids using Instax cameras
45:01 - Courtney’s view on “high art”
51:44 - Street photography photo contest
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
World Cup 2026
Episode 42 - Zach & Courtney go through the best photos of the 2026 World Cup so far. And by “best” they mean the photos they like the most.There are a lot of great storylines that have unfolded early in the …
Shownotes
Episode 42 - Zach & Courtney go through the best photos of the 2026 World Cup so far. And by “best” they mean the photos they like the most.
There are a lot of great storylines that have unfolded early in the tournament and Zach & Courtney get into their favorite photos of these stories and moments.
Photos include Cape Verde goalie Vozinha, watch parties around the world, Lumumba Vea, and a great photo of Ronaldo that was posted to his account without first obtaining permission from the photographer.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Your eyes see things from different angles. Duh.
2:25 - How the World Cup is affecting us in the USA
9:04 - Tourists experiencing American food and culture.
13:42 - Soccer fans around the world watching the World Cup
26:16 - Norway’s Viking-themed team photo
30:20 - David Ramos photo of Messi celebrating Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win
32:45 - The story of Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, aka Lumumba Vea
35:06 - The World Cup photography of Kohjiro Kinno
39:21 - Favorite photos of Vozinha
42:58 - Ronaldo’s photo that was used without permission
48:47 - Talking about copyright
53:35 - How can a photographer tell it’s their photo?
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking
Get your copy: https://amzn.to/4fWXPuN
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Larry Fink
Episode 41 - Zach & Courtney have talked about Larry Fink on multiple occasions, so wanted to have an episode dedicated to him.The photography of Larry Fink was documentary in nature and full of social & class …
Shownotes
Episode 41 - Zach & Courtney have talked about Larry Fink on multiple occasions, so wanted to have an episode dedicated to him.
The photography of Larry Fink was documentary in nature and full of social & class commentary. His most famous series, Social Graces, put images of Manhattan socialites of the 70s & 80s alongside images of the Sabatine family living in rural Pennsylvania.
He also photographed social activism of the 60s & 70s, boxing in the 80s & 90s, the famous Vanity Fair Oscar parties in the early 2000s, and behind the scenes at fashion shows.
Fink once said, “The only revolution we have is within,” which became an important quote in the McCracken/Dobson household. We talk about that in depth in this episode.
After our initial talk (clip from Photography is Nothing episode 05), Zach talks through one of his favorite photo books:
Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking.
The book touches on every point of Fink’s career. Zach talks in depth about some of his favorite images and provides details about the stories and series they’re from.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Change the world by changing yourself
1:15 - Larry Fink and the Sabatine Family
5:31 - Courtney’s favorite quote from Larry Fink
8:02 - Larry Fink’s self portrait is an entire universe
12:19 - How we missed meeting Larry Fink
14:07 - The internal revolution manifests externally
18:15 - Photo book - Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking
Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:
https://shorturl.at/Szqs2
Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking
Get your copy: https://amzn.to/4fWXPuN
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Lourdes Grobet
Episode 40 - Zach & Courtney talk about Lourdes Grobet, an amazing Mexican photographer whose best known work is her nearly 40 years of documenting lucha libre, Mexican wrestling.Grobet’s work isn’t just unique …
Shownotes
Episode 40 - Zach & Courtney talk about Lourdes Grobet, an amazing Mexican photographer whose best known work is her nearly 40 years of documenting lucha libre, Mexican wrestling.
Grobet’s work isn’t just unique because of the subject matter. She did a mix of action, documentary, behind-the-scenes, and portraiture, all with great skill.
Other series by Grobet includes Paisajes Pintados (Painted Landscapes) and Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indígena (Peasant and Indigenous Theater Laboratory).
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: The true story behind Nacho Libre!
0:50 - Introducing Lourdes Grobet
5:54 - Paisajes Pintados (Painted Landscapes)
9:24 - Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indígena
11:15 - Documentary photography of lucha libre
14:39 - Luchador El Santo
17:39 - Luchador Blue Demon
20:25 - Luchadors at their day jobs
23:19 - Portraits of luchadors with their families
30:44 - Frey Tormenta (the inspiration for Nacho Libre)
35:45 - Thoroughly documenting a subject
40:06 - Assignment: find this photo of Blue Demon
The Art of Photography interview with Lourdes Grobet
https://youtu.be/rElpkvx244Y?si=9rDIJyoVyC_GVcCm
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
PaJaMa Collective
Episode 39 - Zach & Courtney talk about PaJaMa collective, made up of painters & photographers Paul Cadmus, Jared French, and Margaret French. Between 1937 and the mid 1950s, they created a set of photos that …
Shownotes
Episode 39 - Zach & Courtney talk about PaJaMa collective, made up of painters & photographers Paul Cadmus, Jared French, and Margaret French. Between 1937 and the mid 1950s, they created a set of photos that feel like summer.
This episode about PaJaMa is also a great way to celebrate Pride Month, as the artists are credited as being the first queer art collective on Fire Island, NY.
In this episode, we look through their vast archive of images, talk about how their painting styles were reflected in their photographs, and address the importance of these photos as a historical document of a community that largely lived their lives outside of public view.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Who is PaJaMa collective?
2:11 - Photos locations: Fire Island, NY and Provincetown, MA
5:27 - Photography used to be mostly private
12:50 - Friends of PaJaMa
16:15 - Queer history as told through photography. Alice Austen
18:48 - Jared French & Paul Cadmus paintings
23:06 - Alfred Eisenstaedt’s V-J Day photo is SA
27:52 - About Margaret Hoening French
28:25 - The photography of PaJaMa collective
38:30 - Stone Blossom: A Conversation Piece by Paul Cadmus
39:41 - What is the historical significance of PaJaMa?
44:07 - Photographer George Platt Lynes - a friend of PaJaMa
46:15 - Calvalrymen Crossing A River - Jared French
**CORRECTIONS**
In the audio, Zach states Chess and Politics is by Jared French. This is correct.
The text incorrectly credits the painting to Paul Cadmus.
Also, Zach called the Alfred Eisenstaedt photo, “V-E Day” but it’s actually “V-J Day”
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Joel Meyerowitz - Cape Light
Episode 38 - Zach & Courtney talk about photographer Joel Meyerowitz and his project Cape Light. This series, created in 1976-77 in Cape Cod, is a fantastic and nostalgic look at what summer feels like. Joel …
Shownotes
Episode 38 - Zach & Courtney talk about photographer Joel Meyerowitz and his project Cape Light. This series, created in 1976-77 in Cape Cod, is a fantastic and nostalgic look at what summer feels like.
Joel Meyerowitz is an early adapter of color photography in an era when “serious” art photographers chose black & white film. He is primarily known as a street photographer, but for this seminal series, now 50 years old, he put down the 35mm camera in favor of a massive 8x10 view camera, forcing himself to take a slower and more introspective approach.
In this episode, we talk about the project, the creative choices Meyerowitz made, and the feelings inspired by the resulting images.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Carrying a 8x10 camera everywhere
2:41 - Who comes to mind when thinking about summer photography?
3:48 - A quick background on Joel Meyerowitz
6:36 - How Robert Frank influenced Joel Meyerowitz
9:14 - Experimenting with larger cameras to capture more detail
9:48 - Cape Light is about capturing the feel of the place
12:37 - Lightning strike from the porch
15:25 - Laundry blowing in the breeze
18:03 - Book cover photo
19:28 - Master printer Joanne Mulberg
23:52 - The Feelings evoked from Cape Light
33:20 - How Cape Light was influential
35:51 - Thumbnail previews of all 95 Cape Light photos
37:38 - Who else should we talk about for summer photos?
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Indy 500 2026
Episode 37 - Zach & Courtney head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for their annual trek to the famed Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, aka the Indy 500. This episode is a visual experience! You have to see the …
Shownotes
Episode 37 - Zach & Courtney head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for their annual trek to the famed Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, aka the Indy 500. This episode is a visual experience! You have to see the sights through video clips and photos.
This is Neve’s first Indy 500, so we were all very excited to show her what it’s like, especially her older siblings Henry and Louisa, who are practically race pros by now.
In this episode we walk and talk and take you into the crowds so you can get a firsthand look at the experience. And as usual, Zach documents the day, so his photos are throughout the episode, too.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Zach & Courtney hide their beers. Sorta.
0:45 - Walking with the crowds to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
8:36 - Walking into the IMS and finding our seats in Turn One
11:27 - Exploring the infield before the Indy 500 starts
14:00 - We go on the track at the speedway
16:59 - Gasoline Alley and the Pagoda
24:10 - Pre-race ceremonies at the Indy 500
26:41 - The closest finish EVER at the Indy 500!
27:56 - Thoughts on the race and walking back to the car
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Ruedi Hofmann - Photographer & Master Printer
Episode 36 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk with Ruedi Hofmann, photographer and master printer for Richard Avedon's In the American West.Ruedi Hofmann has worked as a professional photographer since the …
Shownotes
Episode 36 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk with Ruedi Hofmann, photographer and master printer for Richard Avedon's In the American West.
Ruedi Hofmann has worked as a professional photographer since the 1980s with regular clients like Giorgio Armani. But before that, Hofmann worked for 5 years with Richard Avedon as Studio Manager, First Assistant on the In The American West series, and finally as Master Printer for the artist’s most famous project.
In this interview, Hofmann tells us stories about working with Avedon, how he reluctantly agreed to print In The American West, and his own career in fashion & portraiture.
For his work as Master Printer, Hofmann received from Avedon one edition of each photo he printed, making him owner of one of only three complete sets of In the American West.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Introducing Ruedi Hofmann - photographer and master printer
1:39 - How Ruedi got started in photography.
4:21 - What it was like working in Richard Avedon’s studio.
15:19 - How Avedon chose Hofmann to print his photos.
22:17 - Ruedi’s terms for staying on to the end of In The American West.
25:49 - Leveraging the Avedon name for products & services.
27:09 - Working your way up at Avedon’s studio.
28:53 - The importance of the master printer’s role in making a photograph.
31:06 - Ruedi tells us Avedon’s reaction to the first ~100 prints.
34:21 - Ruedi Hofmann’s career as a professional photographer.
43:59 - Richard Avedon and Laura Wilson worked together to find subjects.
47:43 - What it was like for Avedon’s Western subjects.
55:38 - The new Avedon documentary declined Ruedi’s participation.
58:14 - A photography project is bigger than just the photographer.
1:09:27 - Ruedi’s thoughts on Avedon’s destruction of his negatives.
1:15:33 - Ruedi feels a responsibility to the people he’s photographing.
In this interview, we reference a video where Hofmann speaks with Richard Corman in great detail about the technical processes of printing In The American West. You can watch that here:
https://www.ruedihofmann.com/avedon-west-collection
You can learn more about Ruedi's ownership of the Avedon prints in Zach's video here: https://youtu.be/StKEn_kjc5Q
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Famous Photographers' Family Photos
Episode 35 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about famous photographers photographing their own families. After last week’s episode about documenting everyday life, Zach wanted to talk about some famous …
Shownotes
Episode 35 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about famous photographers photographing their own families.
After last week’s episode about documenting everyday life, Zach wanted to talk about some famous photographers who documented their own life, and specifically their family.
Documentary photographers are known for telling stories about hard-hitting issues in the world. But some well-known photographers have very famous images that focus on their own family members or home life.
Seeing how fine art, documentary, and street photographers chronicle their own family can show us how this type of work is important for any of us to do.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Courtney helps Zach gain a deeper appreciate for Sally Mann
5:27 - Sabine Weiss & her husband Hugh Weiss
7:04 - W. Eugene Smith & kids
11:22 - Christopher Anderson w/ Atlas & Marion
13:31 - Inge Morath & Arthur Miller
15:39 - William Eggleston & his kids (MAYBE)
17:04 - Stephen Shore & his wife Ginger
18:11 - Sally Mann & her kids
24:26 - Nancy Sheung & daughter
25:12 - Larry Fink & his daughter Molly with the Sabatine family
27:21 - Garry Winogrand & his kids at the zoo
30:00 - Lee Friedlander & his wife Maria and their kids
34:17 - Following up on Documentary Photography is for Everyone
36:16 - Zach feels more connected to the world when photographing it
42:45 - It’s important to strike a balance between photographer & person
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Documentary Photography is for Everyone
Episode 34 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about the importance of documenting our lives. It’s could be easy to dismiss photographing everyday life and the world around us, but it’s an important …
Shownotes
Episode 34 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about the importance of documenting our lives.
It’s could be easy to dismiss photographing everyday life and the world around us, but it’s an important practice. We learn a lot about the past from ordinary images, maybe even more than we learn from the major events that people might consider “photo worthy.”
What did people really look like and dress like? How did they interact with each other? What did people do in their daily lives? What do the places where they live and work and interact look like?
Photographers who document the world are not just making a record of their family, but also providing a view of our society as a whole.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: These pictures will matter.
3:12 - Barriers to entry for “documentary photography”
4:39 - When Zach started documenting everyday life
12:07 - We underestimate the wider value of photographing our families
21:36 - We need photos of daily life to know what the past was like
23:56 - William Eggleston’s photos weren’t well received at the time
25:24 - How do you do documentary photography
29:03 - Awesome photo of baseball player Jo Adell taken by a fan
32:04 - Documentary photography brings the story to a larger audience
39:16 - Just start taking photos. Don’t worry about making good ones.
47:25 - The only impact we have on the world is what comes from within us
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Baseball - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 33 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about their recent trip to the ballpark and learn about a photographer from the golden age of baseball. Charles M. Conlon photographed baseball between …
Shownotes
Episode 33 - In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about their recent trip to the ballpark and learn about a photographer from the golden age of baseball.
Charles M. Conlon photographed baseball between 1904-1941, taking absolutely gorgeous photos of some of the game’s most famous names.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Photographers need to share their photos
0:53 - Going to an Indianapolis Indians baseball game
6:15 - Photos of being a spectator at the baseball game
9:04 - One of the greatest baseball photographers: Charles M. Conlon
12:05 - Photo of Ty Cobb sliding into third base
17:49 - Portraits from the golden age of baseball by Charles Conlon
24:25 - Conlon photographs Shoeless Joe Jackson w/ Black Betsy
26:53 - Cornelius McGillicuddy aka Connie Mack
28:16 - Rube Waddell
31:14 - Charles Conlon focused on the people & personalities
32:48 - Masking photos the old fashioned way
40:07 - Charles Albert “Chief” Bender
41:01 - Photographing players’ wives and children
44:05 - Why Charles Conlon destroyed half of his negatives
45:51 - Part of being a photographer is sharing your work
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Moab, Utah - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 32 - Zach & Courtney talk about one of their favorite trips: Moab, Utah! They visit Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and more!Zach used to photograph …
Shownotes
Episode 32 - Zach & Courtney talk about one of their favorite trips: Moab, Utah! They visit Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and more!
Zach used to photograph weddings and that’s how he ended up in Moab 3 years in a row. Courtney & Henry went, too, on the second year. On this episode they discuss their highlights from the trip, which (in addition to the parks, of course) included staying at Whispering Oaks Ranch in the La Sal Mountains.
Zach & Courtney talk about the trip, life lessons they learned, and the photos Zach took along the way.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Does Google own my photo now??
3:19 - How we started booking weddings in Moab
5:46 - Driving to Moab via Denver
7:55 - Every road in Moab felt like different terrain
10:18 - Some background on Arches, Canyonlands and Moab
17:44 - Getting married under Double Arch in Arches National Park
19:31 - Courtney & Henry visit Moab for the first time with Zach
24:23 - Favorite breakfast: Jailhouse Cafe
25:31 - Best fish tacos ever: Miguel’s Baja Grill
27:30 - Carrying a toddler through the National Parks
32:16 - It looks like you’re closer to the cliff’s edge than you are
36:14 - Moab wedding number 2
39:26 - Visiting Canyonlands National Park
42:10 - Finding the Petroglyphs
46:30 - A third wedding in Moab at Whispering Oaks Ranch
49:17 - A final photo at night on the La Sal Mountains
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Yes, Michigan! - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 31 - Zach & Courtney talk about a trip to Hoeft State Park located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Rogers City, Michigan. They stayed in a 1929 Sears Roebuck house just 100 yards from the …
Shownotes
Episode 31 - Zach & Courtney talk about a trip to Hoeft State Park located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Rogers City, Michigan. They stayed in a 1929 Sears Roebuck house just 100 yards from the beach, visited 40 Mile Point Lighthouse and Rogers City Marina, and took in a super early morning sunrise.
Zach & Courtney talk about the trip, life lessons they learned, and the photos Zach took along the way.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro: Adventures lead to personal growth
0:55 - Visiting Lake Huron in Michigan
2:32 - How to find an amazing cabin in Michigan
10:55 - Courtney loves the Edmund Fitzgerald
15:03 - All about the cabin at Hoeft State Park
18:20 - Kids don’t care if the water is cold
22:57 - Visiting Rogers City and the Marina
24:10 - Zach’s favorite photo at the marina
26:26 - Going fishing inland Michigan
28:06 - Packing food for a whole trip
29:30 - Why it’s important for families to have adventures
31:36 - Our teen insisted on seeing the sunrise over Lake Huron
33:50 - Visiting the 40 Mile Point Lighthouse
40:27 - Telling a story in a photo
41:10 - Taking a family photo during our adventures
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Florida Keys Road Trip - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 30 - Zach & Courtney talk about a favorite family trip: A roadtrip through the Florida Keys! In 2018, Courtney, Zach, and (then) 4 kids, drove nearly 3,000 miles from Indianapolis, IN to Key West, FL …
Shownotes
Episode 30 - Zach & Courtney talk about a favorite family trip: A roadtrip through the Florida Keys! In 2018, Courtney, Zach, and (then) 4 kids, drove nearly 3,000 miles from Indianapolis, IN to Key West, FL (and back, of course).
On this episode we talk about the experience, including our favorite spots, things we learned, and the photos Zach took along the way.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro - He stitched two mattresses together to make a giant bed
0:49 - Going on a Florida Keys Roadtrip
1:44 - Planning to escape the Midwest in winter
3:44 - Racing to beat a snow storm
7:03 - Driving into the Keys from Miami is supposed to be quick
8:48 - Are the Florida Keys kid-friendly?
10:25 - There are very few natural beaches in the Keys
11:10 - Plan to stay in motels in the Florida Keys
15:18 - Zach had never seen water this color
15:44 - Visiting Key West as a family
24:10 - Ernest Hemingway’s house in Key West
25:28 - Kids are learning their own way
28:12 - Easter Mass in Key West
29:29 - Southernmost Point of the Continental US
30:13 - Bahia Honda State Park
31:03 - Marathon and Islamorada
33:15 - The story behind my favorite Florida Keys photo
35:15 - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
38:04 - We need a bigger car than a Chevy Suburban
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
All-Time Best Basketball Photos - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Zach & Courtney talk about Zach’s six selections for all-time best basketball photos. Plus, they take a look at the photography of Walter Iooss, Jr., who has photographed professional sports in 7 different …
Shownotes
Zach & Courtney talk about Zach’s six selections for all-time best basketball photos. Plus, they take a look at the photography of Walter Iooss, Jr., who has photographed professional sports in 7 different decades!
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Intro - Zach didn’t know he once worked for Atlantic Records
2:16 - What is the criteria for best basketball photos of all time?
7:33 - Some of the most famous/infamous photos of basketball in Indiana
9:57 - Wilt Chamberlain photographed by Paul Vathis. 1962.
14:32 - 16 year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabber photographed by Richard Avedon. 1963.
20:41 - The Big Three. Miami Heat. Photographed by Morry Gash. 2010.
22:39 - NC State Championship. Photographed by Malcom Emmons. 1983.
32:46 - Dennis Rodman photographed by Sam Forencich. 1997.
35:20 - Michael Jordan game-winning shot photographed by Fernando Medina. 1998.
44:57 - The basketball photography of Walter Iooss, Jr.
58:30 - Kobe Bryant photographed by Walter Iooss, Jr.
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Basketball - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 28 - Zach & Courtney take a look through Zach’s archive of basketball photography from around the state of Indiana.Indiana is of course the best state in the country for basketball. In this episode …
Shownotes
Episode 28 - Zach & Courtney take a look through Zach’s archive of basketball photography from around the state of Indiana.
Indiana is of course the best state in the country for basketball. In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about their own experiences with the sport as well as go in-depth on Zach’s photos and his approach to photographing basketball.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Zach & Courtney each played one season of basketball
0:56 - Getting the NBA Finals patch on the Pacers jersey
3:44 - In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana
4:51 - The largest high school gyms in the country are in Indiana
6:54 - What it was like in the 90’s
9:58 - Zach’s basketball photography
10:19 - Practicing free throws
11:19 - Player intros in black & white
14:19 - Photographing basketball above the rim
16:50 - The crowd jeers during free throws
18:58 - Why take photos from low angles
20:01 - Zach is in the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame
21:39 - Inspiration from a photo of Babe Ruth
22:47 - Photographing basketball behind the scenes
24:57 - Why photographing with a wide lens is better
26:03 - Photographers photographing photographers
27:02 - Photographing the scale of the games
28:29 - Basketball is THE entertainment in small towns
30:38 - Trey Lyles before he played in the NBA
31:26 - Zach’s favorite cheerleader photo
32:32 - Courtney says the physical closeness of sports is important for boys
34:21 - A detail photo from a small town gym
34:50 - A look of confusion from the head coach
35:50 - The Wigwam in Anderson, Indiana
37:11 - The Indianapolis Indians are approved by the Miami tribe
39:24 - Photographing for the Indiana Pacers
41:25 - Basketball is the good part of Indiana
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
St. Patrick’s Day - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Zach & Courtney take the family to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Indianapolis, IN. They talk about the experience while looking through Zach’s documentary photography from the event. Courtney tells Zach what …
Shownotes
Zach & Courtney take the family to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Indianapolis, IN. They talk about the experience while looking through Zach’s documentary photography from the event.
Courtney tells Zach what she learned about Irish photographer Jane Shackleton (1843-1909) and they go through some of her photos together.
“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Index
0:00 - Courtney wants to talk with Irish people
0:56 - Zach, Courtney, and family at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
2:40 - Where do you get a St. Patrick’s Day suit?
4:49 - How do you get access to photograph a parade?
8:15 - Photographing the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Indianapolis
23:36 - Making sure to get a family photo at every event
24:46 - Courtney’s advice to parents with small kids
32:26 - The best Irish TV shows
35:43 - Must Know Photographer: Jane Shackleton
44:33 - Slideshows were the social media of the 20th century
47:01 - Talking through our favorite Jane Shackleton photos
52:04 - It’s not always easy to find historical women photographers
Find Zach
Website: https://zachdobson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto
Find Courtney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymccracken_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@courtneymccracken_
About the Podcast
Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.
Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.
Fair Use Statement
This document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
Hier stehen die neuesten 40 von 56 Folgen. Ältere Folgen findest du im Feed des Podcasts.
Ähnliche Podcasts
Mehr Kunst-Podcasts
Ist das dein Podcast?
Bestätige es mit einem Eintrag in deinem Feed: Du bekommst hier einen Code, trägst ihn als podcast:txt in den Kanal deines Feeds ein, und wir prüfen ihn. Danach steht dein Podcast als „verifiziert“ bei SoundNode.