The Visual Storytelling Podcast Podcast

The Visual Storytelling Podcast

Fred Ranger
Join host Fred Ranger On The Visual Storytelling podcast, where we explore the art and craft of creative storytelling through photography and filmmaking in this day and age. This show features candid conversations with some of our time's most innovative and inspiring creators and practical insights & tips to help you improve your storytelling skills. Whether you're a pro or just starting, learn how to connect with your audience through compelling stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or your favourite platform today.
Don't Settle for Anything Else Other than your Vision - Dave Herring
This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I enjoyed discussing with Bay Area Photographer, Videographer and fellow Youtuber Dave Herring. In this episode, we explore: • His unique journey into the world of photography • What it means to be a photographer in 2024 • His experience with Leica cameras • His view on social media • His sources of inspiration • Tips for young photographers Discover more about Dave's work on his website: at dave.online Don’t miss an episode—subscribe and rate the show on your favorite podcast app! Prefer videos? Join our YouTube community of nearly 10,000 visual storytellers at ⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠. Check out my latest photography zine at ⁠fredranger.com/store⁠. For great licensed music tracks, get 10% off with Audiio using this link: ⁠Audiio for Creators⁠. Need a website? Use code FREDRANGER at Squarespace for 10% off at ⁠squarespace.com⁠. Support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠. Let’s connect: Email: [email protected] Social: @fredranger on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Threads⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠ Web: ⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Aug 26, 2024
50 min
It's the pursuit of "purity" that fuels the craft - Greg Hatton
This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Greg Hatton (aka @renaissanceman), a talented photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. In this episode, we explore: • His unique journey into the world of photography • His approach to travel and lifestyle photography • His experience with Leica cameras • How sharing your work can be beneficial • His sources of inspiration • Tips for aspiring photographers Discover more about Greg’s work on Instagram and his YouTube Channel. Don’t miss an episode—subscribe and rate the show on your favorite podcast app! Prefer videos? Join our YouTube community of nearly 10,000 visual storytellers at youtube.com/fredranger. Check out my latest photography zine at fredranger.com/store. For great licensed music tracks, get 10% off with Audiio using this link: Audiio for Creators. Need a website? Use code FREDRANGER at Squarespace for 10% off at squarespace.com. Support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/fredranger. Let’s connect: Email: [email protected] Social: @fredranger on Instagram, Threads, and YouTube Web: thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Jun 17, 2024
55 min
Focus on being really good not popular - Marcus Lloyd
This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing New York-based travel and lifestyle photographer Marcus Lloyd. In this episode, we dive into: - His unique journey into the world of photography - His approach to travel and lifestyle photography - His journey to shooting with Leica cameras - The delicate balance of using social media - Who inspires him - Tips for aspiring photographers Discover more about Marcus' work on his Instagram and website //// Ensure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favourite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, where we've built a growing community of close to 10,000 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio, and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code FREDRANGER at Squarespace to get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
May 27, 2024
52 min
Inspiration is within you - With Jason Roman (aka @stockezy)
This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the New-York based photographer and filmmaker, Jason Roman, also known online as @stockezy. It took literally year to make this conversation happen, but we finally found some time in our busy schedule to record this insightful conversation. In this episode, we dive into: - Jason's unique journey into the world of photography - His philosophy on capturing moments that tell a story - His recent collaboration with Leica and why he enjoys the shooting experience on Leica cameras - The challenges and rewards of street photography - Techniques for aspiring photographers looking to improve their craft - Jason's future projects and where he sees his photography evolving Discover more about Jason's work on his Instagram. //// Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favourite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of close to 10,000 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠ My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code FREDRANGER at Squarespace to get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Youtube and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Apr 29, 2024
56 min
Impact vs Legacy - With Brian Atkins
This week I chatted with Portland-based photographer Brian Atkins⁠. In this episode, we talked about: How he got started in photography What inspires him His love for Leica cameras How he wants to leave a legacy And more! You can find out more about Brian on his Instagram and his website and YouTube channel //// Ensure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favourite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of close to 10,000 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠ My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠⁠ Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code Fredranger at Squarespace to get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠ You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Apr 1, 2024
42 min
Photography Is My Therapy - With Tyson Martin
This week I enjoyed connecting with Tyson Martin, photographer and creator of the Life Of Phys Podcast. In this episode, we talked about: How he got started in photography How photography helped him go through tough times in his life What inspires him Why he started The Life Of Phys Podcast A secret (not so secret) announcement about a future collaboration between our two shows And more! You can find out more about Tyson on his Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ and his excellent podcast: Life Of Phys //// Ensure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favourite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 9300 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠ My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠ Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code Fredranger at Squarespace to get 10% off at ⁠⁠squarespace.com⁠⁠ You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Mar 28, 2024
44 min
The camera as a way to connect with people - Todd Korol
For the first episode of 2024, I had the pleasure of connecting with Todd Korol, an experienced editorial and corporate photographer living and working in Calgary, Alberta, Canada In this episode, we talked about: How he got started in photography What tools does he use to tell stories How transformative it was to meet William Albert Allard How he stays inspired after all those years And more! You can find out more about Todd on his website here: ⁠https://www.toddkorol.com/ or Instagram here: ⁠@toddkorol and his Youtube channel here: ⁠YouTube⁠ //// Ensure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of more than 9200 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠ My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠ Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code Fredranger at Squarespace to get 10% off at ⁠squarespace.com⁠ You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vero⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Jan 17, 2024
44 min
Never Let Fear Stop You - With Photographer Baran Asghari
Wrapping up the year on a high note! 🎉 In our latest episode, I had the privilege of delving deep into the world of visual storytelling with the incredible photographer, Baran Asghari. Our conversation was nothing short of profound, making it one of the most captivating discussions I've had on this podcast. Baran generously shared her personal journey, creative process, and the secrets behind her unique style—a masterclass in leveraging storytelling elements that will undoubtedly ignite inspiration in our listeners, myself included! Explore more of Baran's captivating work on Instagram: ⁠@clickwhenwordsfail⁠, dive into her creative universe at clickwhenwordsfail.com⁠, and discover her fascinating Vogue profile. But that's not all! I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all you amazing listeners. Thanks to your support, this year has been the most successful one for the podcast. 🙌 As we bid farewell to 2023, I'll be taking a short hiatus for a photo expedition to the enchanting Sayulita, Mexico. But fear not! I'll return in a few weeks with even more engaging episodes, stories, and inspiring guests. Here's to a creative and successful 2024 ahead for each and every one of you. Cheers to new adventures and endless possibilities! Warm regards, Fred 📷🎙️ //// Ensure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favourite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of close to 10 000 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code Fredranger at Squarespace to get 10% off at squarespace.com You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Youtube ⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Dec 20, 2023
45 min
A Passionate Conversation About Photography with Andy Eclov, Matt Day, Reid Haithcock and Steven Clouse
Trying something new this week. The idea to regroup 5 passionate documentary photographers with different backgrounds and record our conversation came from friend and photographer Andy Eclov. The result? Well, if you enjoyed listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it, this will be a new series on the Podcast! So let us know through a review, an email or via a poll on Spotify so we know you want more conversations like this one. In this new episode, we talked about: How a simple choice of lens can impact your photography style The camera we use to tell our stories and why How to start and complete a long projects The challenges and benefits of printing a book or a zine And more! Follow the guests and hosts on Insta: Andy Eclov Matt Day Steven Clouse Reid Haithcock Fred Ranger //// Make sure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favourite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of close to 9 000 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger My latest Blurb Staff Pick photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code Fredranger at Squarespace to get 10% off at squarespace.com You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads, Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vero⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Oct 8, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Film inspires me to see the world in a different way - Kyle McDougall
This week, I had a great conversation with Canadian photographer, educator and Youtuber now based in the UK, Kyle McDougall. In this new episode, we talked about: How he got started in photography What tools does he use to tell stories The process of printing a book Long term projects What's next for him And more! You can find out more about Kyle's on his website here: kmcdougall.com or Instagram here: @kyle__mcdougall  and his Youtube channel here //// Ensure you are subscribed and rate the show on your favorite podcast app if you like what you hear! If you are more of a visual person, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where we've built a growing community of close to 9000 like-minded visual storytellers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store Want to know where I get my great licensed music tracks? Simple it's Audiio and you can get 10% off using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need a website? Use code Fredranger at Squarespace to get 10% off at squarespace.com You can support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's connect: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visualstorytelling @ fredranger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fredranger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads, Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vero⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on the web at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Oct 3, 2023
35 min
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