The Nimble Photographer Podcast

Robert Brunner founded Ammunition in 2007 to communicate ideas through products, brands, and their surrounding experiences. His work as an industrial designer has spawned numerous brand- defining designs over the past three decades, including his efforts while the Director of Industrial Design for Apple. Named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business,” Robert’s work is included in permanent design collections at MoMA in both New York and San Francisco. He is the co-author of the book “Do You Matter? How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company.” I managed to catch up with Robert at his San Francisco studio. I hope you’ll find his insights about the intersection of business and art as fascinating as I did.

LA native Monique DeBose is an award-winning playwright and Jazz-R&B-pop singer/songwriter, who has toured and entertained audiences throughout Europe, India, and Asia. Her third album–The Sovereign One - debuted at #2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. Inspired by her experience of of what it means to be half African American, half Irish American, she wrote the funny, heartwarming and disruptive one-woman show Mulatto Math: Summing Up The Race Equation in America to initiate conversation and heal race relations in America. I managed to catch up with Monique in between shows to talk The Sovereign One and her arch as a musician. I hope you find her as engaging and entertaining as I did.

An interview with musician Chuck Leavell, whose journey began with Allman Brothers Band, and who is currently touring with the Rolling Stones on their No Filter tour. In this conversation, Chuck talks about the Stones, Eric Clapton’s unplugged album, his work as a writer, and his definition of success

This week, The Nimble Photographer interviews photographer Shelby Knick, whose journey began at a Northern CA Junior College, then led her to London’s fashion industry, then back across the pond to Los Angeles where she got her first big break as a photographer. Her story is both inspiring and informative, and best told in her words. Here’s my conversation with Shelby Knick.

An interview with musician George Shaw, whose journey began in small town Alabama and led him to rubbing elbows with some of the greatest jazz artists of all time. He explains how this all happened in this conversation with Derrick Story.

An interview with illustrator Tom Rodrigues, whose craft evolved from stained glass to world class wine labels.

An interview with Alan Howarth, a talented musician who found his way to Hollywood. His first break was when he met the sound effects team for “Star Trek: The Motion Picture”, and was taken on as a sound designer for the following six Star Trek films. During this time he met and began collaborating with John Carpenter on films including: Escape from New York, Halloween II, Halloween III, Christine, and They Live. His journey from Cleveland to Hollywood was fueled by a combination of talent, business savvy, and street smarts. And he shares some of the philosophy behind his decisions on today’s podcast.

Ben Long authored the wildly popular tech book, Complete Digital Photography, which is now in its 9th edition. When I first met Ben years ago, he was making an excellent living as a writer, that is, until the crash of 2008 when he suddenly found himself without any new prospects. What followed was a period of reinvention that led him to where he stands today.

Trey Ratcliff is best known for his vibrant landscapes. But he’s also a student of human nature. His photography business is fueled by combining compelling landscapes, with daring post production, and adding a dash of insightful marketing. On today’s show, Trey shares some of thinking behind this approach. The lessons that he’s learned may help your photography as well.