The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-68c5d9c1-5c7c-8328-b04a-8bb8efcca626-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-68c5d9c1-5c7c-8328-b04a-8bb8efcca626-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-16" data-turn="assistant"> When artist, photographer, filmmaker, and curator Lee Shulman discovered a collection of abandoned family photographs, he began to see something more than a group of anonymous snapshots. The images became the foundation for The Anonymous Project, an evolving collection that explores the memories, relationships, and everyday moments preserved in photographs whose original subjects and stories have been lost. What began as a fascination with found photographs has grown into a much larger exploration of photography, memory, and the stories we attach to images. That interest in photography has carried throughout Shulman's work, whether through The Anonymous Project or through collaborations with photographers including Martin Parr and Omar Victor Diop. He also produced and directed I Am Martin Parr, a film exploring the life and work of the British photographer. Across these projects, Shulman approaches photography from different perspectives—as a collector, collaborator, filmmaker, and storyteller—while continually asking what photographs reveal about the people who made them, the people they depict, and the cultures in which they were created. Resources: The Anonymous Project https://www.theanonymousproject.org/ I Am Martin Parr https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33985496/ Martin Parr https://www.martinparr.com/ Omar Victor Diop https://omarvictor.com/ Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello: X-Pedition Hanoi https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi Websites: The Candid Frame Support Page https://www.ibarionex.net/support Sponsors: Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com/ Frames Magazine https://readframes.com/ Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources: The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/

When photographer Bill Wishner began his career more than three decades ago, his focus was music—particularly jazz. His photographs documented performances and musicians, eventually leading to his role as co-editor of Monterey Jazz Festival: 40 Legendary Years. Over time, however, his photographic interests shifted from the stage to the urban environment, where he began looking for the unexpected images hidden in the walls and surfaces of cities around the world. Beginning in 2012, Bill embraced the role of what he calls a "Visual Hunter," turning his attention to the transformative visual art and aesthetics found on urban walls. His Art of the City Wall project explores the layers, textures, shapes, and juxtapositions created by graffiti, posters, weathering, and the passage of time. Rather than simply documenting what he finds, Bill uses framing and observation to transform these fragments of the urban landscape into photographs that invite us to see familiar environments in entirely new ways. His books Artifacts and De-Faced extend this exploration, while his longtime commitment to photography also includes founding f8 Pasadena Salon and co-directing Pasadena Photography Arts, organizations dedicated to fostering dialogue, education, and opportunities for photographers. Resources: Bill Wishner https://billwishner.com/ Pasadena Photography Arts http://pasadenaphotographyarts.org F8 Pasadena Salon Blog Archive https://f8pasadenasalon.weebly.com/f8-weekly-blog Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe Education Resources: Los Angeles Center of Photography https://lacphoto.org/ Nobechi Creative https://nobechi.com/ X-Peditions (F8 Photographic Workshops) https://f8workshops.com/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Making Photographs: Developing a Personal Visual Workflow https://www.amazon.com/dp/1681983990/ Contribute a one-time donation to the show through Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/

When photographer Micah Green and writer Kayla Greene chose to dedicate their talents to independent community journalism, they embraced a mission that extends far beyond reporting the day's events. Through their work producing several weekly and regional newspapers serving Baldwin County along Alabama's Gulf Coast, they combine photography, reporting, and editing to document the lives of the people and places that define their community. At a time when local journalism faces shrinking advertising revenues, declining readership, and consolidation by large media companies, they have invested in something many have written off: independent community newspapers. Their partnership demonstrates that local journalism is about far more than delivering the news. It's about creating a sense of place, preserving the stories of ordinary people, and strengthening the connections that hold communities together. Together, their work serves as a powerful reminder that photography and writing are at their best when they work in concert—documenting a community's history while helping shape its future. Resources: Micah Green https://www.micahgreenphoto.com Raw Society https://www.rawsociety.com/ The Courier https://gulfcoastmedia.com/ Gulf Coast Media https://gulfcoastmedia.com/ Rick Bragg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Bragg Hawre Khalid https://www.instagram.com/hawrekhalid/?hl=en The Raw Society https://therawsociety.org Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe Education Resources: Los Angeles Center of Photography https://lacphoto.org/ Nobechi Creative https://nobechicreatuve,com X-Peditions (F8 Photographic Workshops) https://www.x-peditions.com Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Making Photographs: Developing a Personal Visual Workflow https://www.amazon.com/dp/1681983990/ Contribute a one-time donation to the show through Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe Become a Patron! Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/

When photographer Shivam Pandey first began working as a fixer for visiting photographers in India, he was positioned on the edges of other people's stories—helping shape access, logistics, and connection without yet fully claiming his own photographic voice. Over time, that proximity to image-making became a catalyst for his own practice. Based in Kolkata, Pandey has since developed a distinctive photographic approach rooted in observation, street-based storytelling, and a deep sensitivity to the rhythms of daily life in India. What makes his journey especially compelling is how organically it has unfolded—from supporting international workshops to building his own voice as a photographer and educator. His work reflects an insider's understanding of place while also carrying the curiosity of someone still discovering it through the camera. In recent years, he has expanded his practice into leading photographic workshops through Kolkata Photo Tours, sharing both his knowledge of the city and his perspective on how to see it more deeply. Our conversation explores that evolution—how teaching, photographing, and living within the dense visual landscape of Kolkata continue to shape his work and identity as a photographer. Resources Shivam Pandey https://www.kolkataphototours.com/about Raghu Rai https://raghuraifoundation.org Raghubir Singh https://www.raghubirsingh.com/ Vineet Vohra https://www.instagram.com/vineetvohra/ Matt Brandon https://mattbrandonphoto.com/ Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex PerelloX-Pedition Hanoi A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam. https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi Websites The Candid Frame Support Page https://www.ibarionex.net/support Sponsors Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com Frames Magazine https://readframes.com Education Resources Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/

Mike Giannattasio is the current President of Leica Camera USA, and we sat down with him to discuss the history, philosophy, and values that have allowed Leica to remain one of the most respected names in photography for more than a century. Rather than focusing on the latest camera releases, our conversation explores the company's enduring commitment to craftsmanship, design, and a way of seeing that has inspired generations of photographers. A significant part of our discussion centers on Leica's network of galleries, which have evolved into much more than exhibition spaces or retail showrooms. Through exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and community events, Leica Galleries have become creative hubs that bring photographers together around a shared appreciation for the medium. We talk about the importance of fostering these communities, the role they play in Leica's identity, and the recent opening of Leica Gallery Chicago, the newest addition to Leica's growing gallery system. Resources Mike Giannattasio https://leica-camera.com Henri-Cartier Bresson https://www.henricartierbresson.org/en/ Leica Gallery Chicago https://leica-camera.com/en-US/stores-dealers/leica-gallery-chicago Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello X-Pedition Hanoi A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam. https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi Websites The Candid Frame Support Page https://www.ibarionex.net/support Sponsors Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com Frames Magazine https://readframes.com Education Resources Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Support the work at The Candid Frame: https://www.ibarionex.net/support You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/