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PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf - Photography Podcast

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PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf is a photography podcast produced by the PhotoWork Foundation, featuring in-depth interviews with photographers, curators, and publishers. Episodes explore photobooks, artistic practice, long-term projects, and fine art photography today.

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Latest Episodes

Photography Historian and Curator Audrey Sands joins PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf to discuss her book, Lisette Model: The Jazz Pictures (Eakins Press Foundation). Drawing on years of research, Sands presents Lisette Model's rarely seen archive of photog... more

Photographer and educator Eli Durst joins PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf to discuss his photobooks, artistic practice, and the evolving definition of documentary photography. Durst reflects on what it means to push and rethink documentary work today, from... more

Photographer, director, and producer Mitch Epstein joins PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf to discuss his storied career in photography, environmental activism, and artistic influences. From early inspiration by Garry Winogrand to guidance from John Szarkows... more

Photographer Jess T. Dugan and writer Charlotte Cotton join PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf to discuss their 2 volume book, Love Pictures, published by Radius Books. Developed through their friendship and an ongoing dialogue between Dugan and Cotton, Love ... more

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Recent Guests

Audrey Sands
Historian and curator, writer
Harvard Art Museums
Episode: Historian and Curator Audrey Sands on Lisette Model, Photo History, and the Archive.
Eli Durst
Photographer and educator
Independent
Episode: Eli Durst on Reframing Documentary, Learning as Process, and Community Engagement.
Mitch Epstein
Photographer specializing in environmental photography and artist activism
Independent photographer
Episode: Mitch Epstein on Environmental Photography, Activism, and His Career - Episode 109
Jess T. Dugan
Artist and writer
Independent artist and writer
Episode: Jess T. Dugan & Charlotte Cotton on Collaboration, Community, and the Evolution of Love Pictures. - Episode 108
Charlotte Cotton
Independent photography curator and writer
Independent
Episode: Jess T. Dugan & Charlotte Cotton on Collaboration, Community, and the Evolution of Love Pictures. - Episode 108
Ed Templeton
Photographer and painter, skateboarder, and business owner
Templeton
Episode: Ed Templeton on Influence, Process, and an Insider’s Approach to Photography - Episode 107
Curran Hatleberg
Photographer
Higher Pictures
Episode: Curran Hatleberg on Revisiting Past Work, Staying Present, and the Ethics of his Practice - Episode 106
Alejandro Cartagena
Prominent photographer and artist
Independent artist
Episode: Alejandro Cartagena - Episode 104
Nelson Chan
A creative photographer, publisher, and professor with over 20 years of experience in the field.
Episode: Nelson Chan - Episode 103

Hosts

Sasha Wolf
Host of Photo Work Podcast; Affiliate: Photo Work Foundation
Michael Chovan-Dalton
Producer and editor; Co-host on related podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 670 ratings
  • Incredible Resource!

    PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf is a really thoughtful and engaging podcast, with conversations that go deeper than most. The artists featured aren’t just important to photography, they’re also great at speaking to their work, their process, and how it connects to the larger history of the medium. You can tell each episode is well researched, and it gives listeners a lot to think about, both in terms of photography itself and the personal decisions that shape an artist’s path. It’s definitely made me ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamba.E
    United Statesa month ago
  • Left wanting

    I miss Magic Hour. This feels like an hour+ of praise being exchanged back and forth, and griping about an “art world” that all participants seem to very much be a part of. When the work is talked about it feels superficial. I adore the work of the photographers featured, and I appreciate the hard work that likely goes into making this show, so I write this out of a plea for greater depth. For instance, the latest episode with Curran feels like 10 minutes is discussed about making a color photog... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Atget’s Ghost
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the best photo podcasts out there

    Sasha Wolf is an insightful and engaging interviewer. I eagerly await every new episode. The ability to dive deep into the motivation, inspiration, history, and inner thoughts of Sasha’s guest makes for fascinating discussions. I’m almost always moved by the conversation, whether the subject is a well-known photographer or a new, rising talent. What Sasha does is truly reveal the humanity of her guests, allowing the listener to feel a sense of connection. I’ve learned so much over the years from... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oddbotkin
    United States3 months ago
  • Some good guests, interviews leave a lot on the table

    I know that everyone on this show is deeply familiar with the world of critiques and so I hope they don’t mind it being applied here. I’ll start by noting that getting photographers to talk is sort of a tall order in many circumstances. They are usually better at pictures, after all. But still, this is a podcast that operates from a niche corner within a niche corner of the art world. What I mean is that most guests seem to be largely of the same milieu - which is small even in the small photogr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Photobooklover2
    United States3 months ago
  • Wonderful

    My absolute favorite photography podcast. Sasha is an amazing interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alxtira
    Netherlands8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the practical insights into photobook making and archival practices.
Some critique perceived bias or limited diversity in guest selection, but overall quality remains high.
Listeners praise the show's depth and humanity in conversations with guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#69
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#35
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#72
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#37
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#111
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#150
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Historian and Curator Audrey Sands on Lisette Model, Photo History, and the Archive.
Q: Can you talk about that and then bring us into the book that just came out, the Jazz Pictures?
Audrey lays out how the Jazz Pictures project emerged from decades of archival research, detailing how the negatives and prints reveal a hidden decade of Lisette Modell's work, and explains the decision to publish despite the artist's reluctance or silence about the material.
Eli Durst on Reframing Documentary, Learning as Process, and Community Engagement.
Q: How do you think about the balance between open-ended images and viewer interpretation in your books?
He argues that avoiding captions and relying on formal, strange, and ambiguous compositions invites viewers to engage with the images more actively, while his background in editorial storytelling provides a framework for how those images can still connect to broader social questions.
Eli Durst on Reframing Documentary, Learning as Process, and Community Engagement.
Q: Tell us about your publications and how they relate to your broader question about social forces and belonging.
Durst describes three monographs—The Community, The Four Pillars, and The Children's Melody—each built around the tension between individual identity and collective belonging, with a shift from more documentary-toned work to increasingly staged or aspirational imagery that complicates the line between truth and fabrication.
Mitch Epstein on Environmental Photography, Activism, and His Career - Episode 109
Q: Do you think old growth comes out of that approach?
Yes, he connects aging, environmental engagement, and hands-on fieldwork with a gradual shift toward projects that combine field observations with broader environmental and historical narratives.
Mitch Epstein on Environmental Photography, Activism, and His Career - Episode 109
Q: Can you talk about that way of working?
He describes a period of intense research and collaboration that informs his projects, followed by a flexible, intuitive process that allows the work to unfold while maintaining documentary integrity.

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What is PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with leading photographers, curators, and publishers, focusing on photobooks, process, and the evolving landscape of fine art photography. Episodes typically explore a guest's practice, long-form projects, collaborative publishing workflows, and the historical or cultural contexts shaping contemporary image-making. A standout aspect is the host's ability to pull practical insights about book design, archival practices, and creative decision-making from artists and editors alike, often connecting studio practice to broader art-world dynamics. For potential listeners, expect thoughtful scrutiny of making, sequencing, and presentation of photography in book form, with strong emphasis on practice-powere... more

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Recent guests on PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf include:

1. Audrey Sands
2. Eli Durst
3. Mitch Epstein
4. Jess T. Dugan
5. Charlotte Cotton
6. Ed Templeton
7. Curran Hatleberg
8. Alejandro Cartagena

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