Today on The Life Of Phys, we’re sitting down with the man behind some of the most iconic photos in modern American history.Pete Souza isn’t just a photographer — he’s the photographer who had a front-row seat to the presidencies of both Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. As Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete captured everything from high-stakes meetings in the Situation Room to candid moments in the Oval Office — moments that told the world more than words ever could.Before the White House, Pete was hustling as a staff photographer for the Chicago Tribune, shooting for National Geographic, and chasing stories around the globe. He’s since become a bestselling author with Obama: An Intimate Portrait and Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents, and a powerful voice on leadership, image, and truth in the age of media.He's also been inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame — yeah, that’s a thing — and taught visual communication at Ohio University.If you've ever seen a photo that gave you chills, chances are Pete Souza took it. Now let's get to the showVisit Pete:Instagram: @petesouzaWeb: www.petesouza.comPete's Books: Click HereVisit Me:Instagram: @life.of.physThreads: @life.of.physYouTube:@lifeofphysWeb: www.thelifeofphys.com
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Ep 59 - Reuben Radding (@reuben_radding)
On this episode I have Reuben Radding, Reuben describes his photography as a improvisation, performed in long hours of wandering the New York City streets on foot, guided by the scent of great human character and fragility, poetic physical gestures of emotion or energy, explosions of life force, and human interactions which imply uncertain stories when stopped in time. His resulting black and white pictures intentionally leave unanswered questions in the mind, and provide him with a venue for healing his long-felt sense of separation from others, the feeling of being apart, rather than a part. He is always seeking to discover his nature by seeing himself in his subjects, and likewise, seeing them in him. Reuben’s stream-of-consciousness approach embraces both street photography and personal documentary. Visit Reuben:Instagram: @reuben_raddingWeb: www.reubenradding.comSubstack: Reuben Radding's Writing DepositoryBuy Reuben's Book: Heavenly ArmsReuben's Workshops: ExperiencesVisit Me:Instagram: @life.of.physThreads: @life.of.physYouTube:@lifeofphysWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comShop Harlowe:Instagram: @harlowecreatorsThreads: @harlowecreatorsWeb: www.harlowe.comUse promo code Tyson10 at check out and save 10% off your order.Shop Field Made Co:Instagram: @field_made_coThreads: @field_made_coWeb: www.fieldmade.coAnd use the discount code LIFEOFPHYS10% to save a little on your orderDISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.
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Ep 58 - Sally Davies (@sallydaviesphoto)
On this episode I have Sally Davies, Sally is a painter and photographer whose works are in the permanent collection at the Museum of the City of New York and the NYC 9/11 Memorial Museum. She is the author of two photo books; "New Yorkers" and "California Dreamers" and also of the acclaimed McDonalds Happy Meal project that just celebrated its 15th birthday. Her archive is now part of the Downtown Collection of Fales Library at NYU. Her photographs have also been featured in the New York Times, the UK Daily Mail, PDN online, Huffington Post, Photolife Magazine, The Guardian and The New York Post.Visit Sally:Instagram: @sallydaviesphotoSubstack: sallydaviesnycWeb: www.sallydaviesphoto.comVisit Me:Instagram: @life.of.physThreads: @life.of.physYouTube:@lifeofphysWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comShop Harlowe:Instagram: @harlowecreatorsThreads: @harlowecreatorsWeb: www.harlowe.comUse promo code Tyson10 at check out and save 10% off your order.Shop Field Made Co:Instagram: @field_made_coThreads: @field_made_coWeb: www.fieldmade.coAnd use the discount code LIFEOFPHYS10% to save a little on your orderDISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.
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Ep 57 - Velvet Alfredo (@velvet.alfredo)
On this episode I have Velvet Alfredo. Velvet Alfredo captures striking street portraits of incredible, fashionable individuals he meets on his photography adventures. Each portrait tells a unique story, highlighting the beauty and diversity of people in spontaneous, candid moments. He shows by engaging with the subject with a simple compliment of their style can create an amazing moment captured.Visit Velvet Alfredo:Instagram: @velvet.alfredoThreads: @velvet.alfredoYouTube: @velvetalfredoWeb: www.velvetalfredo.comVisit Me:Instagram: @life.of.physThreads: @life.of.physYouTube:@lifeofphysWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comShop Harlowe:Instagram: @harlowecreatorsThreads: @harlowecreatorsWeb: www.harlowe.comUse promo code Tyson10 at check out and save 10% off your order.Shop Field Made Co:Instagram: @field_made_coThreads: @field_made_coWeb: www.fieldmade.coAnd use the discount code LIFEOFPHYS10% to save a little on your orderDISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.
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Ep 56 - Cody Hammer (@_codyhammer_)
On this episode I have Cody Hammer, Cody is a Oklahoma based Photographer, Filmmaker and a member of the Cherokee Nation. . Cody’s work is a blend of storytelling and artistry, capturing the beauty, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of Native peoples. Through his lens, he invites us to experience powerful moments of connection with the land, history, and traditions that show more aspects of Indigenous life.“I want to take photos that make you feel something when you look at them. - Cody Hammer”Visit Cody:Instagram: @_codyhammer_Threads: @_codyhammer_YouTube: @codyhammerVisit Me:Instagram: @life.of.physThreads: @life.of.physYouTube:@lifeofphysWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comShop Harlowe:Instagram: @harlowecreatorsThreads: @harlowecreatorsWeb: www.harlowe.comUse promo code Tyson10 at check out and save 10% off your order.Shop Field Made Co:Instagram: @field_made_coThreads: @field_made_coWeb: www.fieldmade.coAnd use the discount code LIFEOFPHYS10% to save a little on your orderDISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.
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