A weekly podcast exploring topics of photojournalism through the eyes of working photojournalists. Aiming to go beyond tech talk, 10FPS focuses on the heart of photojournalism: why and how we do what we do. Each week we will feature a new guest from the field and ask what drives them.
Episode 186: Luke Oppenheimer (Documentary Photography)
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From Shipping in Paraguay to Photojournalism in Kyrgyzstan: Luke Oppenheimer’s Journey & the Making of Ottuk 📚 Overview In this blog post we break down the fascinating conversation from the 10 Frames Per Second podcast with Brooklyn‑based documentary photographer Luke Oppenheimer. You’ll learn: How Luke pivoted from a shipping business in Paraguay to a career in photojournalism. The …
Episode 185: Michael Robinson Chavez (Documentary Photography)
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📸 Michael Robinson Chávez – From a Forklift Driver to a Pulitzer‑Winning Photojournalist & the Story Behind His New Book Mestizo Introduction If you’re looking for inspiration on how a chance forklift gig turned into a two‑time Pulitzer‑winning photojournalism career, you’ve come to the right place. In the latest episode of 10 Frames Per Second, host Molly Roberts sits down with Michael …
Kiliii Yuyan – Guardians of Life: How Indigenous Peoples Are the World’s Best Conservationists A deep‑dive into the 10 Frames Per Second podcast episode with Kiliii Yuyan 🎧 About this 10FPS Podcast Episode 10 Frames Per Second is a photojournalism podcast hosted by Molly Roberts and Joe Giordano (with guest co‑host Alexa Keefe). In this episode, they sit down with Kiliii …
Episode 70: Roger May (Documentary Photography)
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ARCHIVE EPISODE: This is an archive episode with hosts Joe Giordano and Elena Volkova originally released in 2020. 📸 Seeing Appalachia Through a New Lens: An Inside Look at Roger May’s “Looking at Appalachia” Project Table of Contents Who Is Roger May? Why Appalachia Needs a Fresh Narrative The “Looking at Appalachia” Project – How It Works …
Title: 🎙️ Street Photography Secrets from Melissa O’Shaughnessy 📚 Introduction – Why This Episode Matters If you’re passionate about street photography, you’ve probably heard of icons like Joel Meyerowitz, Gary Winogrand, or Helen Levitt. In the latest episode of the 10 Frames Per Second podcast (released every Tuesday on 10fps.net), hosts Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts sit down with Melissa O’Shaughnessy, …
🎙️ Inside the World of Photojournalism: Rich-Joseph Facun on Appalachia, Photobooks & Publishing Published on 10 Frames Per Second Blog – April 21 2026 Discover Rich-Joseph Facun ’s journey from skate‑boarding zines to award‑winning photobooks on Appalachia. Learn the differences between street photography and photojournalism, the responsibility of universities to their towns, and why creating an independent imprint …
🎞️ Gaëlle Morel Inside the Image Center: Photojournalism, Archives & Curatorial Insights Published: April 2026 | Author: Your SEO‑Friendly Copywriter Explore the fascinating world of the Image Center (Toronto Metropolitan University), its massive photography archives, and the stories behind iconic photographers like Bernice Abbott and Mary Ellen Mark. Learn how curators turn collections into compelling exhibitions, discover career …
Episode 180: Cengiz Yar (Conflict Photography)
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Photojournalism With Cengiz Yar From High School Hobby to War Zones: Self‑Care Secrets & the Story Behind This Alabaster Grave 📚 Overview In this episode of 10 Frames Per Second, award‑winning documentary photographer Cengiz Yar (visuals editor at ProPublica) shares: How a high‑school love of photography turned into a career covering Iraq, Syria, and beyond. The challenges of freelance photojournalism …
Episode 179: Ben Marcin (Documentary Photography)
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🎞️ How Self‑Taught Photographer Ben Marcin Turned House‑Hunting into a Award‑Winning Photo Book (Insights from the “10 Frames Per Second” podcast) 📌 Quick Takeaways Ben Marcin is a self‑taught fine‑art photographer who captures the stories of abandoned houses, holdout homes, and makeshift camps. Influences → Bernd & Hilla Becher, Andreas Gursky, Ben Shahn, and classic painters. Signature projects – Last House Standing, A …
Episode 178: Bryan Anselm (Climate Photography)
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Photojournalist Bryan Anselm on Climate Change Photography, Storytelling & Changing Minds The 10 Frames Per Second podcast (new episodes every Tuesday) brings together photojournalists who turn complex stories into powerful images. In this episode, host Molly Roberts (Joe Giordano was out for this one) sits down with Bryan Anselm, a New‑York‑based photographer whose work chronicles the long‑term impacts …
Episode 177: Ian Bates (Documentary Photography)
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🎞️ Inside the Wildfire Lens: Ian Bates on The Weight of Ash & The Meadowlark Project Published on 10 Frames Per Second Blog – Your go‑to source for photojournalism, storytelling, and incredible photography 📚 Quick Overview Topic Key Takeaways Who is Ian Bates? Bay Area‑based photographer, author of The Weight of Ash (2025), former A&E, NYT Magazine, Bloomberg client. The …
Episode 176: Stephen Shames (Documentary Photography) Part 2
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Stephen Shames – A Legendary Documentary Photographer (Part 2) 📷 Who Is Stephen Shames? American documentary photographer with a career that began in 1966 – now over 60 years of shooting. Known for long‑term, immersive projects that blend social documentary with an intimate, “dream‑like” visual language. Creator of the acclaimed monograph “Steven Shames – A …
Episode 175: Stephen Shames (Documentary Photography) Part 1
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Stephen Shames: A Lifetime in Photography – Lessons on Social Documentary, the Black Panthers, and Child Poverty (Part 1) Introduction In the latest episode of “10 Frames per Second,” host Molly & Joe interview legendary American photojournalist Stephen Shames. Over a 50‑year career, Shames has documented everything from the Black Panther Party to child poverty …
Episode 174: Stephanie Keith (Documentary Photography)
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Inside the Front‑Line of Resistance: Photojournalist Stephanie Keith on Visual Anthropology, ICE Protests & the Power of Community Observers 📸 Who Is Stephanie Keith? Background: Studied cultural anthropology at Stanford. Photojournalism degree from the International Center of Photography (ICP). Master’s in photography from NYU. Career Highlights: Pulitzer‑Prize finalist (2022) for breaking‑news coverage of a deadly Bronx fire. …
Archive Episode 81: Eman Mohammed (Gaza Conflict Photography)
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Photojournalism From Gaza to the World: Eman Mohammed’s Journey, Resilience, and the Power of Long‑Term Stories Archive Episode – Aired in 2023 Discover how Eman Mohammed became Gaza’s first female photojournalist, why she chooses long‑term projects over spot news, and how her iconic “jacuzzi‑on‑the‑rubble” image captures resilience after war. Learn insights for aspiring photojournalists and storytellers. Table of …
Episode 173: Claire Rosen (Nature Photography)
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🎨 Claire Rosen’s Whimsical World: From Beatrix Potter Inspiration to the Birds of a Feather Book Keywords: Claire Rosen, Birds of a Feather, fine‑art photography, animal photography, Beatrix Potter influence, conservation photography, conceptual photography, photography process, Fujifilm GFX, nature‑inspired art, limited‑edition photography book Meta description: Discover how award‑winning photographer Claire Rosen blends Beatrix Potter charm, nature conservation, and …
Episode 172: Carol Guzy (Documentary Photography)
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Inside the Courthouse: How Pulitzer‑Winner Carol Guzy Uses “Visual Empathy” to Document New York’s Immigration Detentions Published on 10 Frames Per Second Blog – Your source for photojournalism insights 📚 Overview – Episode 172: Carol Guzy In the latest episode of 10 Frames Per Second, hosts Joe Giordano & Molly Roberts sit down with Carol Guzy, a four‑time Pulitzer‑Prize‑winning photojournalist, to discuss her groundbreaking work …
Episode 171: Daniel Agee – Top 10 Photo Books of 2025
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Top 10 Photo Books of 2025: Trends, Top Picks & How to Publish Your Own with Daniel Agee (Good Fight Press) From the “10 Frames Per Second” Podcast (Episode 171— Year‑End 2025) “If even one photographer avoids a parasitic publisher because of this episode, it’s an hour well spent.” – Daniel Agee Table of Contents Why Photo Books Still Matter …
Peter van Agtmael
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This week we talk with Magnum photographer and photobook publisher Peter van Agtmael about his new book Sorry for the War and his 2020 Yearbook. We also discuss issues facing Magnum in the future. Along with his ongoing personal projects, Van Agtmael has photographed for many leading publications including The New York Times Magazine, where … Continue reading "# 75 Peter van Agtmael"
Corinne Perkins
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We discuss all things 2020 with Corinne Perkins, including how a photo editor works, mental health on the job, the constant onslaught of events in 2020. Perkins, North America Editor for Reuters Pictures, is originally from the Australian mining town of Mount Isa, and began her career with Reuters as a freelance editorial assistant at … Continue reading "No. 74 Corinne Perkins"
Tony Mobley
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Tony Mobley‘s recent focus has been on protest and documentary photography with his work being featured by AT&T, Black Entertainment Network for their “Content for Change” campaign, The Undefeated/ESPN, Vice News, Vogue and Weed maps, “Fighters for Change”, PSA. Mobley’s portrait series, “Surviving Summer” is scheduled to run at the New Mexico Museum of Art … Continue reading "No. 73 Tony Mobley"
Benjamin Chesterton on Magnum
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We’re back after a long COVID hiatus. We’re kicking off a new season with Benjamin Chesterton, @duckrabbitblog on Twitter, and his open letter to Magnum concerning years of photographing child abuse and other controversies surrounding the iconic photo agency. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, child abuse. This is a harrowing episode. Read his letter to Magnum … Continue reading "No. 72 Benjamin Chesterton"
Roger May and Photographing Appalachia
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Roger May is an Appalachian American photographer and writer based in Charleston, West Virginia. He was born in the Tug River Valley on the West Virginia and Kentucky border, in the heart of Hatfield and McCoy country. His work explores the complicated history of place, faith, and identity in the coalfields. In 2014, he founded the crowdsourced Looking at Appalachia project. He lectures about his work and about the visual representation of Appalachia.
Jackie Sofia, creator and facilitator of The Narrative Projects
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Jackie is the creator and facilitator of The Narrative Projects. The initiative uses documentary strategies and participatory media to illuminate the unknown stories of the refugee experience in the MENA region and North America.
The Year in Photobooks
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Our year in Photobooks.
Shooting War P3: Author Dr. Anthony Feinstein
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Shooting War contains 18 profiles of photographers exploring their lives as filters between conflict and the general population and the effect they have on us and themselves in this endeavor. Includes such luminaries as Don McCullin, Tim Page, and Ron Haviv.
Shooting War Pt2: Ben Brody
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Ben Brody is an independent photographer, educator, and picture editor working on long-form projects related to the American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their aftermath. His first book, Attention Servicemember, published by Red Hook Editions and designed by Kummer & Herrman, has been shortlisted for the Aperture - Paris Photo First Book Award
Shooting War Pt1: Lauren Walsh
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Part one of our conversation on shooting war and conflict. Lauren Walsh, an expert on conflict photography, is a professor and writer. She teaches at The New School and New York University, where she is the director of the Gallatin Photojournalism Lab. She is also the director of Lost Rolls America, a national public archive … Continue reading "Shooting War Pt1: Lauren Walsh"
Claire Beckett
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Born and raised in Chicago, Claire Beckett earned a BA in Anthropology at Kenyon College. She then worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin, West Africa, before going on to earn an MFA in Photography at Mass College of Art. She is represented by Carroll and Sons Gallery in Boston. Her photographs have been … Continue reading "Ep 64: Claire Beckett"
Capital Gazette Photojournalist Paul Gillespie
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Photojournalist Paul Gillespie survived a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette‘s offices in Annapolis, Maryland in 2018. In the year since, he has been coping with depression by taking portraits of the surviving journalists at the newspaper while working full time at the paper. He talks about using photography as a coping mechanism and what … Continue reading "Ep 63: Capital Gazette Photojournalist Paul Gillespie"
Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer David Hume Kennerly
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From Vietnam to iPhones, David Hume Kennerly has been a photographer on the front lines of history for fifty years. At 25 he was one of the youngest winners of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism.
Shooting music and gaming Instagram with Farrah Skeiky
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Farrah Skeiky is the creative/culture manager for the LINE DC. A member of to the front, women photograph, women photojournalists of washington, and the contrario collective. She has been shooting music in DC and Baltimore for over a decade.
The UN of Photography
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The UN of Photography, founded by Grant Scott and Sean Samuels, is what we consider the most important photo/resource podcast out there. We talk to Grant about his work on his show, the state of UK photography and his work on the Bill Jay doc, Do Not Bend.
UK photographer Alys Tomlinson about her Sony World Photography Awards winning series and book, Ex Voto.
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This week we talk to UK photographer Alys Tomlinson about her Sony World Photography Awards winning series and book, Ex Voto.
Lisa Richman on Race and the FSA
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“Lisa Richman considers the FSA-OWI Photographic Collection project within the historical moment in which it was created, with a specific focus on the influence of dominant constructions of race, motherhood, and poverty. Specifically, Richman looks at photos of Mexican-American mothers and families that were made but were left almost wholly unseen—invisible. She argues that representations … Continue reading "Ep 58: Lisa Richman on Race and the FSA"
Godlis
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This week we talk to the iconic photographer and chronicler of New York's punk scene for over 40 years. We caught up with him before his opening in The Bowery.
Roberta Bayley
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We kick off our three part music photography series with an interview with Roberta Bayley, who shot The Ramones, Deborah Harry, The Sex Pistols, and more when she worked at the legendary CBGB club in New York’s Bowery during the 70s. She abruptly quit photography in the early 80s.
Adriana Monsalve
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Adriana Monsalve is a storyteller, visual communicator, and independent book publisher.  Her collaborative project and publishing company Homie House Press focuses on giving voices to underrepresented communities and marginalized groups, in the US and internationally.  As an immigrant herself, Adriana has been investigating and re-defining the concept of home, and collects voices from artists whose … Continue reading "Ep 55: Adriana Monsalve"
Military Visual Award Winner MSG Michel Sauret
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We spoke with the first recipient of the The Military Visual Award, photojournalist Master Sgt. Michel Sauret, who has 16 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve and a deployment to Iraq in 2008. Though not officially affiliated with the Department of Defense, the new contest is and held exclusively for military photographers. It … Continue reading "Ep 54: Military Visual Award Winner MSG Michel Sauret"
Chris Bonanos on Flash: A biography of Weegee
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Christopher Bonanos is city editor at New York magazine, where he covers arts and culture and urban affairs. He is the author of Instant: The Story of Polaroid. He talks to us about his new book, Flash: The Making of Weegee the Famous.
Ep 52: Jim Mortram on Small Town Inertia
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Jim has been photographing the lives of people in his community who, through physical and mental problems and a failing social security system, face isolation and loneliness in their daily lives.
EP 51: Colette Veasey-Cullors
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we interviewed contemporary photographer and educator Colette Veasey-Cullors. Colette’s work explores the themes of race, class, identity, and socio-economic issues
Ep 50: Paul Conroy on Marie Colvin
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Photojournalist and author Paul Conroy talks about his time in Syria and working with journalist Marie Colvin who was targeted and killed in Homs, Syria. Their story is the subject of both the documentary Under the Wire and feature film, A Private War, which is currently streaming.
If you’ve seen an iconic photo of a Baltimore Raven, it’s probably the work of Shawn Hubbard. Hubbard talks about what it takes to shoot in a highly charged football environment and when not to snap a photo. Hubbard’s work is in the NFL Photography Hall of Fame. He shoots The Baltimore Ravens for the … Continue reading "Ep: 49 NFL Photographer Shawn Hubbard"
Ep. 48 Photo Year in Review with Reading the Pictures' Michael Shaw
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Michael Shaw is an analyst of news photos and visual journalism, and a frequent lecturer and writer on visual politics, photojournalism and media literacy, Michael is the founder and publisher of Reading the Pictures along with Cara Finnegan, who is Communication Professor, University of Illinois, author of Making Photography Matter: A Viewer’s History from the … Continue reading "Ep. 48 Photo Year in Review with Reading the Pictures’ Michael Shaw"
Ep. 47 All Things Photobook with Ben Smith
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We welcome photographer and podcaster Ben Smith of A Small Voice, based in the UK. We’ll be discussing the year in photobooks, personally bought and otherwise and Ben’s pod in which he speaks to international photographers about their work. Ben’s Books: Stoned in Melanchol by Megan Doherty (Setanta Books) Photos Layout is that a book … Continue reading "Ep. 47 All Things Photobook with Ben Smith"
Talking Sports Photography with Kate Frese
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Photojournalist Kate Frese is known for her dynamic photos of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team as well as her music and editorial work. Frese is the first sports photographer we've had on the pod and we couldn't have been more excited to talk to her about all things photography and the current climate of sports photography.
Writer and Editor Brandon Soderberg
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Brandon Soderberg is not a photographer but he is a journalist and an open drug user and he came on the show to discuss the problems with “opioid crisis” photography and in general, how the media covers heroin users. Soderberg is a journalist based in Baltimore, Maryland who covers crime, drugs, and police. He is … Continue reading "Ep 45: Writer and Editor Brandon Soderberg on covering the opioid crisis"
Ep 44: Photojournalist Julia Rendleman
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“I think we have seen the images of needles searching for veins and people in very sad circumstances, living on the streets or prostituting. Some call this ‘needle porn.’ I don’t have any pictures to add to that sort of reporting,”-Julia Rendleman, from her series ‘A Daily Fight For Control’ featured on The Marshall Project … Continue reading "Ep 44: Photojournalist Julia Rendleman"
Ep 43: Spirit Photography with author Peter Manseau
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Peter Manseau, author of the book The Apparitionists talks to us about the history of William Mumler, the founder of so-called spirit photography and the manipulation of photographs during the American Civil War. Manseau’s book is sprinkled with the showmanship of P.T. Barnum, and ends with Mumler’s most famous client (you’ll have to read the … Continue reading "Ep 43: Spirit Photography with author Peter Manseau"
Field Notes: The Kids are Alright
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In our first Field Notes episode, we leave the studio and interview photojournalism seniors from the Baltimore School For The Arts who sat down for a candid talk about the future of the industry.
Ep 41: Vox's Kainaz Amaria on #MeToo in Photojournalism
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This Ep. continues to look a the #MeToo movement in photojournalism with Vox’s Kainaz Amaria. Her piece can be read here. As Vox Visuals Editor, Kainaz runs an interdisciplinary team specializing in graphics, interactives, photography, data and design. Previously, she was an editor on NPR’s Visual Team. Before all the desk jobs, she was a … Continue reading "Ep 41: Vox’s Kainaz Amaria on #MeToo in Photojournalism"
Ep 40: IWMF
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“The IWMF works to unleash the power of female journalists to transform the global news media. Our fellows and grantees — both freelance and staff journalists — become experts in reporting in underserved regions, generate must-read stories, align with top outlets, and bring critical issues affecting women and others to light. We are the only … Continue reading "Ep 40: International Women’s Media Foundation"
Ep 39 Nolan Ryan Trowe on shooting while disabled
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New York-based photojournalist Nolan Ryan Trowe discusses his work before and after an accident that left him disabled and his collaboration with Adhiambo Mitchell, who lost both legs in a car accident, as he cares for his two sons. His series on Mitchell was a feature in the New York Times Lens blog.
Ep 38 Kristen Chick:
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Kristen Chick is a freelance journalist who covers migration, women’s issues, and human rights in Europe and the Middle East. She has been published in the Washington Post, LA Times, Foreign Policy, and others. Her explosive piece about sexual harassment in the photojournalism community for Columbia Journalism Review can be read here.
Ep: 37 Laura Beltrán Villamizar
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Laura Beltrán Villamizar is a photography editor and writer born in Bogotá, Colombia. She is the Projects Picture Editor for NPR, working with the organization’s growing efforts to shape their enterprise visual journalism. She is also the founder of Native – a non-profit platform dedicated to the promotion and development of visual journalists from under-represented … Continue reading "Ep: 37 Laura Beltrán Villamizar"
Ep 36: Kyle Grantham
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This week we talk to National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) outgoing region chair Kyle Grantham about the relevancy of such agencies, working in a small market like Delaware, covering Joe Biden, and his work as a professional photojournalist.
A.D. Coleman and the Capa Myth
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A. D. Coleman has published 8 books and more than 2500 essays on photography and related subjects. Formerly a columnist for the Village Voice, the New York Times, and the New York Observer, Coleman has contributed to such periodicals as ARTnews, Art On Paper, and Technology Review. His syndicated essays on mass media, new communication … Continue reading "Ep: 35 A.D. Coleman and the Myth of Robert Capa"
Dissecting the World Press and Pulitzer winners with Photoshelter co-founder Allen Murabayashi.
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This week we discuss the past, present (scandals), and future of both the controversial World Press Photo 2018 and Pulitzer winners for photography with our fav photo pundit and Photoshelter co-founder Allen Murabayashi. Was this year’s Burning Protester controversial?  
Ep: 33 Michele Bogre
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Michelle Bogre is an Associate Professor of Photography and the former Chair of the Photography Department at Parsons School of Design in New York. She is also a copyright lawyer, documentary photographer and author of two books: Photography As Activism: Images for Social Change, and Photography 4.0: A Teaching Guide for the 21st Century, both … Continue reading "Ep: 33 Michele Bogre"
Sam Herron
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Photographer Sam Herron‘s long road to photography included going from music, to wealth, to homelessness. While homeless, Herron decided to document the world around him from the inside out. His work has appeared in the Omaha World-Herald, and his series “Street Life Chronicles,” was on display at the Creighton University’s Skutt Center.       … Continue reading "Ep32: Sam Herron"
Smita Sharma
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This week we talk to photojournalist Smita Sharma, about her work which covers India’s domestic servitude abuse, sex trafficking in Central Africa Republic, child brides in Nepal, and more. Smita Sharma is an independent photojournalist based in Delhi, Kolkata and New York. Her work primarily focusses on gender violence and human rights issues. Her work has … Continue reading "Ep31: Smita Sharma"
Ep30 Michael A. McCoy
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Photojournalist and Iraq War veteran Michael A. McCoy drops in the pod to discuss shooting PTSD shooting in civilian life, and his project on black Trump supporters. His work has appeared in Time Magazine, Baltimore Sun, Petapixel, and more.
Ep29 Joseph Rushmore
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Joseph Rushmore is a freelance photojournalist currently living in Tulsa, OK. He focuses on breaking news and immersive, in depth stories. He has spent time covering Hurricane Harvey, RNC, DNC, Standing Rock, protests in St. Louis and Tulsa, the opioid crisis, environmental issues and Native sovereignty in Oklahoma, among other stories. He shoots for The … Continue reading "Ep29: Joseph Rushmore"
Ep28: Allen Murabayashi
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Allen Murabayashi, Chairman, Co-founder of Photoshelter, is an avid photographer and frequently speaks on how photographers can use online marketing to grow their businesses. We spoke to him about his essay, Assessing the State of Photojournalism via the NYT’s Year in Pictures and the modern manipulation/conversion of photos.
Brent Lewis
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Brent Lewis is the Senior Photo Editor of The Undefeated and co-founder of Diversify, whose mission is to “equip Art Buyers, Creative Directors, and Photo Directors with resources to discover photographers of color available for assignments and commissions.”
M. Holden Warren
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Our guest this week is photojournalist and videographer M. Holden Warren. We talked to him about his work on the HBO documentary, Baltimore Rising, covering Ebola, and working in Tonga. Check it out.
