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Host游戏副本 by Tyson Martin, The show dives into creative process, adventure, human experience, mental resilience, and the stories behind the Journey. Built around the idea that Photography Heals Your Soul, each episode reveals how cameras become tools for connection, healing, and documenting life. If you love photography, storytelling, creativity, and authentic conversations with inspiring creators, this podcast belongs in your rotation.
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- 2 days ago1h 18m
Ep 110 - Shayd Johnson: Adventure Photography, Storytelling, Conservation & Life on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast
In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Shayd Johnson, a commercial and editorial photographer based on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia whose work is built around authentic human connection, environmental storytelling, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.Known for capturing candid moments that feel both honest and timeless, Shayd's photography spans lifestyle, portrait, travel, and outdoor adventure. His images combine thoughtful composition with genuine emotion, transforming everyday experiences into compelling visual stories.Over the years, Shayd has traveled by air, land, and sea documenting the diverse landscapes and communities that make British Columbia one of the most remarkable places on Earth. From flying above the Monashee Mountains to photographing along the rugged coastline of Ucluelet and participating in sacred First Nations ceremonies on Northern Vancouver Island, his work reflects a profound connection to place, culture, and conservation.In this conversation, we explore Shayd's journey into photography, how his love for the outdoors shaped his creative vision, and the lessons he learned during a winter spent living in an isolated cabin. We discuss environmental stewardship, storytelling through photography, building a meaningful creative career, and why authentic connection remains at the heart of great imagery.We also dive into travel photography, commercial assignments, documenting British Columbia's wild landscapes, finding inspiration in solitude, and the responsibility photographers have when telling stories about people and places.Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, outdoor enthusiast, or creative looking to deepen your connection with your work, this episode offers valuable insights into living a life driven by curiosity, creativity, and purpose.In This Episode We Discuss:• Adventure and travel photography• Storytelling through authentic imagery• British Columbia's landscapes and culture• Environmental conservation and stewardship• Building a commercial photography career• Creativity, solitude, and personal growth• Living on the Sunshine Coast• Photographing remote communities and wild places• Human connection in photography• Finding meaning through exploration and storytellingVisit Shayd:Instagram: @shayd_johnsonWeb: www.xshaydx.comVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- 5 days ago1h 4m
Ep 109 - Andy Mumford On Travel, Landscape Photography, Fujifilm, Creativity & Finding Inspiration Through Exploration
In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Andy Mumford, an internationally recognized travel and landscape photographer, educator, filmmaker, and writer whose work has inspired photographers around the world to see more, travel further, and create with intention.Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Andy has spent years exploring some of the most breathtaking locations on Earth. His photography, writing, and educational content have been featured in publications including National Geographic, while his partnerships with leading brands such as Fujifilm, DJI, Capture One, and Squarespace have helped him share his passion for photography and storytelling with a global audience.During our conversation, Andy shares how his childhood travels through Europe sparked a lifelong passion for exploration and how that passion eventually evolved into a career built around photography, education, and adventure. We discuss the creative lessons that come from photographing unfamiliar places, the importance of slowing down and connecting with a landscape, and how travel continues to shape the way he sees both the world and himself.We also dive into photography workshops, visual storytelling, building a sustainable creative career, working with major brands, and why some of the most meaningful experiences happen when you step outside your comfort zone and embrace uncertainty.This episode is packed with insights for photographers, travelers, creatives, and anyone who believes that exploration has the power to change the way we see the world.In This Episode We Discuss:• Travel photography and landscape photography• Building a career as a professional photographer• Fujifilm cameras and creative workflow• Photography workshops and education• Storytelling through images and film• Creativity, curiosity, and personal growth• Life in Lisbon and traveling the world• Working with brands like Fujifilm, DJI, Capture One, and Squarespace• Finding inspiration in nature and the outdoors• Why photography is about more than just making imagesVisit Andy:Instagram: @andymumfordphotographyWeb: www.andymumford.comVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Ep 108 - Izzy Lidsky On Ski Photography, Action Sports Storytelling, Film Photography & Life Behind the Lens
In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with photographer, writer, and action sports storyteller Izzy Lidsky.What started in a high school darkroom shooting 35mm and medium format film eventually turned into a career documenting the world of skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor adventure. Around the same time she discovered photography, Izzy watched her first ski film and instantly fell in love with action sports media—a passion that continues to shape her work today.Based in Bend, Oregon, Izzy works as a freelance photographer and staff writer for POWDER Magazine, combining powerful imagery with compelling storytelling to capture the people, places, and culture that define outdoor sports. Her work has appeared alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, including Red Bull Media House, Teton Gravity Research, FREESKIER Magazine, Sweet Protection, Outdoor Research, Hyperlite, Ripton Co, Curious Creatures, Trails Magazine, and Jackson Hole Snowboarder Magazine.In this conversation, we explore:• Discovering photography through film and the darkroom• Falling in love with ski films and action sports culture• Building a career as both a photographer and writer• Working with brands, magazines, and athletes in the outdoor industry• The art of visual storytelling in skiing and mountain biking• Life as a freelance creative in a competitive industry• The importance of authentic storytelling in adventure sports• Photography, creativity, and finding your own voice• The realities of working in the modern outdoor media landscape• Why passion remains the driving force behind meaningful workIzzy's work sits at the intersection of adventure, creativity, and human connection. Whether she's documenting a skier dropping into a remote line, a mountain biker exploring new terrain, or crafting stories through words and photographs, her approach is rooted in authenticity and a genuine love for the outdoors.If you're passionate about photography, skiing, mountain biking, outdoor adventure, storytelling, action sports media, film photography, or building a creative career, this episode is for you.The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet.PHYS stands for Photography Heals Your Soul.Follow The PHYS Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on social media @phys_podcast for more conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, and storytellers from around the world.Visit Izzy:Instagram: @izzylidskyThreads: @izzylidskyWeb: www.izzylidskyart.comVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
Ep 107 - Natalie Carriere On Adventure Photography, Extreme Sports, Outdoor Storytelling & Creative Resilience
In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with adventure, lifestyle, and extreme sports photographer Natalie Carriere.Natalie specializes in creating powerful visual stories for athletes, brands, events, and outdoor organizations, working in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. From remote alpine productions and backcountry expeditions to large-scale sporting events and commercial campaigns, her photography is built on an understanding of movement, environment, and authentic human experience.As both a photographer and athlete, Natalie spends much of her time skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking in the same environments she photographs. That firsthand experience gives her a unique perspective behind the camera, allowing her to anticipate moments, understand athletes, and create imagery that feels genuine, dynamic, and deeply connected to the outdoors.In this conversation, we discuss:• Building a career in adventure and commercial photography• Photographing athletes in fast-paced outdoor environments• Storytelling through movement and natural light• Working with brands, events, and production teams• The realities of remote shoots and alpine productions• Creativity under pressure and adapting to changing conditions• The connection between being an athlete and a photographer• Developing a professional workflow from concept to final delivery• Finding your visual voice in a competitive industry• Why authentic storytelling matters more than everNatalie's work is a reminder that great photography goes beyond documenting action. It captures emotion, atmosphere, and the experience of being fully present in a moment.If you're passionate about photography, filmmaking, adventure sports, creativity, outdoor storytelling, or building a meaningful career behind the camera, this episode is for you.The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet.PHYS stands for Photography Heals Your Soul.Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on social media @phys_podcast for more conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, and storytellers from around the world.Visit Natalie:Instagram: @nataliecarriereWeb: www.nataliecarriere.caVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
Ep 106 - Megan Costello: Big Wave Surf Culture, Photography, Filmmaking & Storytelling Across Hawaii and Beyond
In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, we sit down with photographer, filmmaker, and writer Megan Costello, a visual storyteller documenting the worlds of surf culture, creativity, travel, and human experience through a deeply authentic lens.Based on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Megan has built an impressive career shooting campaigns for major brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, SisstrEvolution and SKECHERS, while producing editorial work featured in publications such as the New York Times, Vogue, Surfer Magazine, Outside Magazine, The Inertia, and more. Her photography and films take viewers into the world of big wave surfing across Australia and Hawaii while documenting women's surf and skate culture around the globe.Megan is also the founder of Avalanche Vocals Productions, a creative production company offering photography, video production, content creation, and social media consulting.In this conversation, we explore:• Megan's journey into photography and visual storytelling• Documenting big wave surfing in Hawaii and Australia• Women in surf and skate culture• Building a creative career around passion and purpose• Life on Oahu’s North Shore•Creativity, travel, and finding inspiration• The realities of working as a photographer and filmmaker• Human connection through storytellingIf you're passionate about photography, surf culture, filmmaking, creativity, travel, or hearing the stories behind artists shaping culture, this episode is for you.Follow and subscribe to The P.H.Y.S Podcast for conversations exploring creativity, storytelling, and the human experience.Where creativity, storytelling and human experience meet.Visit MeganInstagram: @megancostellophotoWeb: www.avalanchevocals.comSunnwaves CreativeInstagram: @sunnwaveshqWeb: www.sunnwavescreative.comVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- 3 weeks ago1h 12m
Ep 105 - Photography, Identity & The Wild West Coast | Kimberley Kufaas | The PHYS Podcast
In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Vancouver Island photographer and storyteller Kimberley Kufaas.With over a decade behind the lens, Kimberley has built a body of work rooted in the rugged beauty, emotion, and unpredictability of the West Coast. Born and raised on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, her photography is deeply influenced by her First Nations roots in Kwakiutl territory, along with her Métis and Scandinavian heritage.Her work blends lifestyle and adventure photography with a strong connection to land, weather, ceremony, and human experience. From windswept beaches and stormy coastlines to intimate moments between couples, Kimberley captures stories that feel raw, honest, and deeply alive.In this conversation, we explore how Vancouver Island shaped the way she sees the world, the role culture and ancestry play in her creative process, and why authenticity and connection remain at the center of everything she creates.We also talk about storytelling through photography, embracing imperfect conditions, documenting real emotion, and finding beauty in the wildness of both nature and life itself.This is The P.H.Y.S Podcast - where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet.Visit Nolis:Instagram: @westcoastlifeThreads: @westcoastlifeWeb: www.kimberlykufass.comVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- May 6, 20261h 11m
Ep 104 - Nolis Anderson: Capturing Culture, Identity, and the Moments That Matter
On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Nolis Anderson, a Chicago-based photographer known for capturing culture, identity, and real human moments through documentary and editorial work.Before photography, Nolis earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Chicago State University and worked in medicine, until he made the life-changing decision to walk away and pursue creativity full-time.Over the past decade, that leap has led to work with global brands and publications including Nike, Apple, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone.In this episode, we discuss leaving stability to follow passion, building a career in photography, creative risk, and documenting historic moments like Barack Obama’s farewell speech in Chicago.This is a conversation about purpose, storytelling, and trusting your path.The PHYS Podcast - Where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet.Visit Nolis:Instagram: @nolisThreads: @nolisWeb: www.nolisanderson.comStudio:Instagram: @southfacingwindowsThreads: @southfacingwindowsWeb: www.southfacingwindows.comVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
- Apr 29, 20261h 30m
Ep 103 - Dan Tamarkin On Leica History, Collecting Cameras, and the Culture of Photography
This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter.After the last few years of conversations under The Life of PHYS, the show has evolved into The PHYS Podcast, a space dedicated to the photographers, filmmakers, artists, athletes and storytellers shaping the creative world through images and ideas.PHYS stands for Photography Heals Your Soul, and that philosophy continues to guide every conversation.To kick off this new era, host Tyson Martin sits down with Dan Tamarkin, owner of Tamarkin Camera and the Rangefinder Gallery in Chicago, one of the most respected Leica-focused galleries and camera showrooms in the world.Dan grew up surrounded by cameras. His father, Stan Tamarkin, founded Tamarkin Camera in 1971 in their family home in New Haven, Connecticut. After taking over the family business in 2010, Dan moved it to Chicago and opened Tamarkin Cameras and the Rangefinder Gallery, creating a hub for photographers, collectors, and Leica enthusiasts from around the world.But Dan’s story extends far beyond cameras.Trained as a writer and linguistic ethnographer at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Dan has worked as a theatrical lighting designer, teacher, performer, and storyteller, experiences that shaped his lifelong fascination with light, shadow, and visual storytelling.A passionate photographer and collector, Dan shoots both film and digital, often using a Leica M7 or Leica M Monochrom paired with a 50mm lens. He is also deeply passionate about vintage Leica cameras, particularly classics like the Leica M2 and Leica Standard.In this conversation, Tyson and Dan explore:• Growing up inside one of the most respected Leica camera businesses• The history and culture of Leica cameras• Collecting versus shooting cameras• The importance of physical galleries in a digital world• Building community around photography• Why photography continues to connect people across generationsIf you love Leica cameras, photography history, visual storytelling, or the culture that surrounds photography, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Welcome to The PHYS Podcast.Because Photography Heals Your Soul.Support The Photography Heals Your SoulHelp Us Reach Our 30K Goal Visit Dan:Instagram: @tamarkin_cameraThreads: @tamarkin_cameraWeb: www.tamarkin.comYouTube: @TamarkinCameraVisit The Show: Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast Threads: @PHYS_Podcast YouTube: @phys_podcastWeb: www.thelifeofphys.comSupport The Show:DonatePatreonMerch StoreAffiliate Links
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