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Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton

Michael Chovan-Dalton
Photography
Chico Review
Children's Books
Art History
Photographic Illustration
Diversity In Literature
Photojournalism
Wedding Photography
Heavenly Arms
Book Publishing
Covid-19
Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Hong Kong
Early Photography
History Of Children's Literature
Clint Woodside
Charcoal Book Club
Filter Photo
Art Community
Exhibitions

Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton is a podcast about photographers and the related arts.

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Latest Episodes

JOHN BAER: THE EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY / A MEMOIR IN PHOTOGRAPHS 1945–1954

Andrew Baer and Megan Moynihan join Michael Chovan-Dalton to celebrate the release of John Baer: The Extraordinary Ordinary / A Memoir in Photographs 1945-1954, A Paper Cinema... more

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2026 Chico Attendees Series

Photographer Katerina Kouzmitcheva joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about her work, Butter Melts at 36.6°C, which weaves together political, social, and psychological ideas that create a port... more

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2026 Chico Attendees Series

Photographer, educator, and editor, Andrea Birnbaum joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about her work and limited edition book, Spilt Milk.

"Spilt Milk is about family, memory, and what is ha... more

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2026 Chico Attendees Series

Book arts artist, teacher, and photographer, Alexander Mouton joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about his work from the former East Germany and his research in the German National Archives in ... more

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Katerina Kouzmitcheva
Photographer discussing her Chico Review work and migration-driven practice
Episode: Photographer Katerina Kouzmitcheva joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about her work, Butter Melts at 36.6°C.
Andrea Birnbaum
Photographer, educator, and editor
Photographer; Chico Review participant
Episode: Photographer, educator, and editor, Andrea Birnbaum joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about her work and limited edition book, Spilt Milk.
Alexander Mouton
Photographer, artist bookbinder, founder of Unseen Press
Unseen Press
Episode: Book arts artist, teacher, and photographer, Alexander Mouton joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to talk about his work from the former East Germany and his imprint, Unseen Press.
Ann Hermes
Photographer and visual storyteller focusing on local newsrooms
Self-employed photographer; working in Boston and Brooklyn
Episode: Visual storyteller and photojournalist, Ann Hermes, joins Michael at the 2026 Chico Review to discuss her advocacy for visual storytelling and her photo exploration of the loss of local newsrooms.
Yolanda del Amo
Photographer and professor
Ramapo College; Archipelago author
Episode: Photographer and professor Yolanda del Amo joins Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton to celebrate her new book, Archipelago (Kehrer Verlag).
Ryan Hartley
Filmmaker and photographer; creator of Oaksplitter
Independent artist
Episode: Filmmaker and photographer Ryan Hartley joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss project, Oaksplitter, a southern gothic exploration of the people and land from his upbringing
Yue Sun
Photographer documenting Inner Mongolia and town transition
Independent photographer (Inner Mongolia)
Episode: Photographer Yue Sun joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss his work from Inner Mongolia and the transition of his hometown from coal mining to tourism.
Klaus Ruckgaber
Photographer at the Chico Review, discusses Sehnsucht and his practice
Photographer, 2026 Chico Review participant
Episode: Photographer Klaus Ruckgaber joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss Sehnsucht, the German word for a kind of longing, and how he uses that in his work.
Sipke Visser
Photographer
Chico Review
Episode: Sipke Visser is a photographer and speaks about how he collaborates through photography at the 2026 Chico Review

Hosts

Michael Chovan-Dalton
Host of Real Photo Show with expertise in photography and discourse around photographers and publishing.
Julia Colonna
Co-host contributing to interviews and show discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Amazing photo podcast

    It’s hard not to love Michael and his dedication to everything photography. I true educator. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heaktth.
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Keep going, very much needed oral history for the field of photography now and will be amazing archive in the future!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atratpat
    United States7 years ago
  • “The Real MFA”

    Michael, who I have never met, connects and reconnects me to an array of new contemporary artists working through the lens and through photography, as well as many artists from the photography hall of fame. I find the candor and openness to discuss personal histories informative, refreshing, reassuring and inspiring. I think an alternative show title could be, “The Real MFA”. Thank you Michael and SVA for sharing this podcast with the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fla-70
    United States7 years ago
  • Great show for amateurs and pros alike

    The show features in depth interviews with a broad variety of photography professionals. The subjects selected are diverse, as is their work, and the host asks the kind of questions that get them to open up about the creative process. A good choice for people who want to take deep dives, but if you are just looking for photography tops and tricks it won’t be useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollykatharine
    United States9 years ago
  • Varied and interesting

    After listening to nearly all the episodes, I think the best part is the way they let such a diverse range of photographers really be themselves and talk openly about their work without judgment. Intelligent questions without being condescending or judgmental. Looking forward to more. How is Kai still single?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    photonogo
    United States10 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience responds well to the balance of technicalcraft and personal storytelling.
Many appreciate the show's focus on publishing, photobooks, and archival work, distinguishing it from more surface-level photography content.
Listeners praise in-depth, thoughtful conversations with diverse photographers.

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Filmmaker and photographer Ryan Hartley joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss project, Oaksplitter, a southern gothic exploration of the people and land from his upbringing
Q: Tell us about Oaksplitter and what it means to you.
Oaksplitter is essentially about where I come from and my family; it weaves together personal history, landscape, and community to explore how place shapes who we are, using photography as a reflective tool.
Photographer Yue Sun joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss his work from Inner Mongolia and the transition of his hometown from coal mining to tourism.
Q: How do you relate to your predecessors' work in this space, like Paul Graham or Robert Adams?
Their ideas influenced my approach to light, memory, and landscape; I moved from their references toward a documentary style that centers on the lived experience of a changing community.
Photographer Yue Sun joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss his work from Inner Mongolia and the transition of his hometown from coal mining to tourism.
Q: Can you describe what drew you to photograph your hometown after being away for a decade?
I wanted to re-enter the place with a fresh eye and document not just the changes in buildings but the people and daily lives as the town shifts from mining to tourism.
Sipke Visser is a photographer and speaks about how he collaborates through photography at the 2026 Chico Review
Q: What led to your Take a Look at Yourself project and how did the process work?
He explains the concept of asking participants to reflect on themselves by adding their writing to the printed portrait, and how the project evolved into self-published books.
Sipke Visser is a photographer and speaks about how he collaborates through photography at the 2026 Chico Review
Q: How did you get started in photography after studying history and international relations?
He describes emailing hundreds of photographers, assisting on sets, and eventually becoming a digital operator on commercial shoots, while continuing personal shooting on the side.

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A thoughtful, in-depth interview series focused on photographers and related visual arts practices. Episodes center on personal projects, process, and publishing—from documentary and darkroom photography to photobooks and archival work—often framed by the guests' regional influences, heritage, and collaborative ecosystems. A standout aspect is the strong emphasis on craft, mentorship, and community spaces (like publishing collectives and residencies), making it a compelling listening option for professionals and enthusiasts who want to understand the intersection of artistic practice, memory, and place. The show frequently features guests who are navigating bookmaking, collaborations, and critical discussions about ethics and history in pho... more

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1. Katerina Kouzmitcheva
2. Andrea Birnbaum
3. Alexander Mouton
4. Ann Hermes
5. Yolanda del Amo
6. Ryan Hartley
7. Yue Sun
8. Klaus Ruckgaber

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