Episodes from the Photography is Nothing Podcast with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
This week Zach & Courtney visit Tennessee, both literally and photographically. They discuss Zach’s photos from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, view historical images from the Tennessee Valley Authority, and learn about the incredible Tennessee-based photographer Stacy Kranitz. “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Zach’s photos discussed in this episode….
This week Zach & Courtney discuss photographing road trips, including Zach’s photos on the road and in the Florida Keys, plus Joel Sternfeld’s project from the 1970s and 80s, American Prospects. “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Resources/Links Zach’s photos discussed in this episode. Joel Sternfeld & American Prospects Pre-order the…
This week Zach & Courtney discuss their visit to the Indiana State Fair plus Zach’s project documenting fairs & festivals around the state of Indiana over the last 15 years. They also look at some photography of fairs by some of the all time greats like Danny Lyon, Inge Morath, Garry Winogrand, and others! “Photography…
This week Zach & Courtney discuss starting a photography business and a family at the same time and how they work to fully integrate their lives together. “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson
This week Zach & Courtney discuss 8 iconic album covers and the stories behind them. They define what makes an “iconic” album cover, analyze the photos, tell how they were made, who the photographers were, and some of the myths that formed around the images. “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson…
This week Zach & Courtney discuss photography projects that became obsessive, including Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase’s Ravens, Catherine Leroy’s coverage of the Vietnam War, W. Eugene Smith documenting Pittsburg for two years, and Zach’s own project of photographing lost golf balls in the woods and the creek. **NOTES**– W. Eugene Smith’s Country Doctor story was…
This week Zach & Courtney discuss everyday photography, Zach’s 180 on fireworks photos, an important quote that influenced Courtney, and the work of photographers Sally Mann and Larry Fink. “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson In this episode Books The Americans by Robert FrankWay Far by Ryan McGinleyKitchen Table Series by…
This week Zach & Courtney discuss monetizing hobbies, the importance of consent, taking photos when we travel as a family, drawing people in public, and more! “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Links & Resources Photos/Photographers Discussed in This Episode Joakim Eskildsen – Fireworks. 1991.Henri Cartier-Bresson. Fireworks seen from the Forbidden…
This week Zach & Courtney discuss how every single person is meant to create, a Pacers game 7 loss, what makes for a great summer photo, and more! “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Links & Resources View this post on Instagram A post shared by ZACH DOBSON PHOTOGRAPHY (@zachdobsonphoto) Mystery…
Episode 02 – This week Zach & Courtney discuss how AI is getting dumber, photographing kids in the style of a war photographer, how famous women are remembered for their trauma, and more! “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Links & Resources View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Welcome to our very first episode of Photography is Nothing! This week Zach & Courtney discuss starting a podcast, literally dropping a $5000 camera, attending & photographing the Indy 500, documenting the neighborhood swim team, and more! “Photography is nothing–it’s life that interests me.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson Links & Resources View this post on Instagram…