This Week in Photo

Frederick Van Johnson

A weekly photography show full of irreverent inspiration and education.

  • A Photographer’s Guide to Sora 2: From Noise to Narrative
    I made a 60-second horror film on my iPhone using Sora 2, Imagen, Suno, and CapCut—all free apps, all while doing other things throughout the day. Here's how the technology actually works and why photographers should be paying attention.
    16 December 2025, 9:13 pm
  • 53 minutes 52 seconds
    From Ansel Adams to Steve Jobs: The Evolution of Photography’s Hall of Fame
    An in-depth conversation about the organization's mission, evolution, and vision for photography's future.
    30 September 2025, 5:02 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Generative AI and the Evolution of Art: Insights from Colin Smith
    Colin Smith of Photoshop Cafe explores the seismic shift generative AI prompted in the creative industry.
    14 June 2025, 3:35 am
  • 57 minutes
    The Power of Personal Projects: Lessons from Keron Psillas
    Keron Psillas joins the show to explore the transformative power of personal projects—and why they matter now more than ever.
    9 June 2025, 7:21 am
  • Celebrating the 2025 Flickr x Black Women Photographers Grant!
    Live-streamed announcement of the winner and runners up of the 2025 Flickr x BWP Grant!
    9 May 2025, 11:50 pm
  • 46 minutes 6 seconds
    Matthew Jordan Smith: The Power of Personal Projects, Persistence, and Print
    We explore the powerful connection between personal projects, photography's future, and staying true to your vision.
    21 April 2025, 10:55 pm
  • Remembering Kevin W. Raber
    The photography industry has just lost a "full-stop" of light.
    26 March 2025, 8:55 pm
  • 42 minutes 29 seconds
    Beyond the Frame: Genesis Falls on Film Photography, Authenticity and Representation
    I sat down with Genesis "Geno" Falls, a Chicago-based film photographer whose work cuts through the digital noise with striking black-and-white film portraiture that captures raw human moments.
    4 March 2025, 10:20 pm
  • Flickr at 21: When Your Favorite Photo Platform Can Finally Buy You a Drink
    Flickr hits a milestone worth celebrating - 21 years of giving photographers a true home for their work.
    10 February 2025, 8:18 pm
  • 33 minutes 31 seconds
    Adventure & Automotive Photography with Devan Ence
    Explore the intersection of fly fishing and automotive photography!
    31 January 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 33 seconds
    The Surprising State of Photography: Flickr’s 2024 Year in Review
    Rob Grimm joins the podcast to explore Flickr's fascinating 2024 Year in Review.
    17 January 2025, 2:00 am
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