LUCIMA Podcast

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Brian doesn't say much in this podcast... probably because he doesn't have a microphone. Carey and Dondee come in and they're already midway into a conversation that started long ago. It's about Instagram, fashion vs. glamour, staying true to yourself vs. chasing the likes, models, and much much more. It's a long one. And there are lots of references to ball gags. You'll have to listen to find out. Just letting you know in advance. References in this podcast: https://www.instagram.com/careyhess https://www.instagram.com/dondee_q https://www.instagram.com/bbarreto https://www.instagram.com/charleslucima

Eww, lighting. I almost didn't upload this podcast. Not sure if I did anyone any favors by putting this out there but oh well. People (sometimes still) ask and since I generally don't talk about it, it's a nice change of pace! Okay I just listened to this and it's not terrible. I don't like it but that doesn't mean it's terrible. You get the picture. References in this podcast: Waterfall Coffee Table at Restoration Hardware - https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2420311 Picture of the studio - https://instagram.com/p/BDyFPuIEwhV/

A while back I asked if talking with models is really necessary for shoots? This time I break that down and why it really messes with my ability to produce images. Speaking of talking. Now that I'm doing makeup, are my pictures better? From a rapport perspective? I've always envied makeup artists for their ability to build rapport with models. But does that help me? References in this podcast: The Boat and the Model (Part II) / Is Talking Really Necessary - http://lucima.podomatic.com/entry/2015-08-04T09_30_47-07_00 I just listened to this podcast. It's pretty funny. And it contains some solid thoughts.

I was going to link references but I'm not sure that I should. I haven't seen Ren in a bit so we catch up on all things photography, social, industry. Our conversations tend to skew a little more candid :) References in this podcast: FML backordered everywhere AGAIN! Sony E-mount Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 - http://www.adorama.com/zi8518e.html Comparing the 55mm vs. the 85mm https://instagram.com/p/BD_pxYmkwnP/ https://instagram.com/p/BD30Hk-kwt3/ Flower set with Lindsay https://instagram.com/p/BD9Dd3NkwsM/ https://instagram.com/p/BDrDdmgkwtJ/ https://instagram.com/p/BDzTPa-Ewgm/ Ren's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ren_lara_photo/ LUCIMA Ice House http://lucima.com/laguna-beach-ice-house-studio-fashion-photography-workshop/ "Ice House on crack" I can't show you just yet :)

Some of you guys heard I was asking about new displays on the LUCIMA Facebook Workshop page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/185656974814125/) where I heard about the BenQ SW2700PT being a consumer-grade color accurate display. I decided to give it a try. Here are my initial thoughts! Here's a great review I found while I was doing some basic research: http://us.hardware.info/reviews/6564/pro-benq-sw2700pt-vs-dell-ultrasharp-up2716d-review-adobergb-battle The profile picture for this podcast is from my iPhone of the panel uniformity that I keep harping on during the latter half of this podcast.

I had recorded 27 minutes before I realized that I didn’t have the mixer on. FML. So this is the re-recorded podcast. I didn’t get through many of the nuances that I covered in the original. But the ideas presented in this podcast were much more structured and tighter than the other. C’est la vie. So what did I talk about? I had a shoot today. Talked about that. It was a good shoot. Model let me “drive”. Talked about making decisions in general and being in control. I then segued into shooting more and how things have been better for me. I covered the three main reasons that I could imagine would explain what happened when I stopped shooting and the 2 main reasons that explain why I started shooting again. It’s just personal insight into my own ebb and flow. I don’t think I made any references in this podcast so there are no links. Unless I made a mistake, then tell me :)

In this podcast I talk about shooting. A lot more than usual. Booking nearly every day of the week and then filling in the drop outs. Instagram. Life after Keith. Understanding beauty. And how to shoot with confidence. Yeah, it's a lot! There were a couple links I promised. Not sure if it was this podcast or the last podcast but unfortunately one of the specific links is now gone (had to take it down). Those of you that saw it know what I'm talking about. It was a before an after video of a closeup/beauty/head shot. I don't like having those things floating out there so it had to go. Oh and what the hell with the podcast pic right? Since I can't show you the before and after beauty pic, this is the next best thing. I found this gem in my "successes" folder where I keep all my awesome retouches. The story behind this beauty is that my buddies were messing around in group chat and superimposed my friend's head onto some web dude's body. Except it wasn't done well. iPhone app and rough copy-paste-with-your-fingers-type-work you know? The coloring was off and the lighting was wrong but it had immense potential. I took that original image (not shown here) and refined it into the diamond that you see here. Yeah, I know beauty. References in this podcast: The written blog - http://lucimablog.blogspot.com The Facebook Workshop group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/185656974814125/

How many followers on Instagram do you need? Here's a breakdown of the numbers as I see it and why! References in this podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-14T14_44_39-07_00

A followup to the previous two-part series about drowning in edits. All of the following questions are addressed as they pertain to photography/retouching. Have you ever been indecisive? How to your curb indecision? What's the source of indecision? How do I learn to be more decisive? Are there any benefits from indecision? Isn't a little indecision good for "flexibility" during shoots? Any parables from your past? So what do you want us to do? References in this podcast: Just Say No podcast - http://lucima.podomatic.com/entry/2015-11-12T14_10_49-08_00 Blondes Have More Fun... - http://www.modelmayhem.com/education/photography/326-blondes-do-have-more-fun-in-black-white

Continuing the conversation with actual bullet points for how to NOT drown in edits. And some candid conversation about artistry probably not for the feint of heart. References in this podcast: Beauty Retouch (dodge & burn) - https://vimeo.com/21431366 Dell 2405FPW - http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&sku=320-4237&validate=false&~lt=popup Eizo 275CG - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816468-REG/Eizo_CG275W_BK_ColorEdge_CG275W_27_Widescreen.html

I'm pretty sure this happens to everyone but here's my specific experience with drowning in edits and how to get around this. References in this podcast: Digital makeup - https://instagram.com/p/BDBsLG9Ewum/ LUCIMA Facebook Workshop page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/185656974814125/

There's an etiquette and art to learning that starts with asking good questions. Cooper Norland and I discuss this topic.

Photographer Cooper Norland visits the studio and I put him on the mic. He asks me a few questions he's always wanted to hear me speak about on the podcast. This is a segment from the conversation that addresses skin retouching and the different techniques particularly frequency separation and why I don't use it anymore.

On this podcast we have director, producer and editor Jennifer Steinman. In our search for epic sports documentaries we stumbled across Jennifer's film, Desert Runners. Being of the Ironman discipline, I instantly gravitated towards the idea of running my legs off over hundreds of miles a week in four different deserts around the world. Because that to me is Fun with a capital F! Please. Even I'm not *that* crazy. So it behooved me to find out who these crazy people were and what makes for crazier people than Ironman triathletes. Throughout the conversation Jennifer revealed many parallels between documentary storytelling and fashion photography/videography (and pretty much all forms of storytelling). It was only after editing and listening to the conversation that I realized Jennifer gave us so much depth and insight into the process of putting together a story that moves the audience. From shooting to editing, Jennifer knows it all and imparts a ton of knowledge especially when it comes to getting good interviews! Check out Desert Runners (link below) and her Jennifer's current project documenting the life of the world's greatest percussionist Sheila E! References in this podcast: http://www.desertrunnersmovie.com/film/ http://www.desertrunnersmovie.com/runners/ http://www.4deserts.com/4_deserts_grand_slam http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289451/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1332061/?ref_=nm_knf_i2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_E. http://www.sxsw.com/film https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desertrunnersmovie/desert-runners-lets-finish-the-movie Learn more about Jennifer and her latest projects here: http://jennifersteinman.com/main.html http://www.jennifersteinman.com/blog.html Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

Getting back to basics. Thank you guys for listening. Talking a little about the changes ahead. 2015. And please stop beating yourself up over the pictures you took yesterday.

On this podcast we have the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation Dr. Chad Nelson. “Chad’s 16 years at the Surfrider Foundation as the Environmental Director has been marked by outstanding stewardship of our conservation mission,” Surfrider Foundation’s Board of Directors Chair Liisa Pierce Fiedelholtz shared in this news release. “Nelsen’s proven track-record of leading high impact campaigns has clearly demonstrated his ability to significantly build the reach of this incredible organization.” How does an organization like Surfrider Foundation reach and get people to act? What are the initiatives that Dr. Nelson is implementing to save our beaches? What makes him different from his predecessors? These are the questions I have on a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Hopefully they shed some insight on what we should all be doing to save our beaches. Enjoy! References in this podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasia_(1940_film) http://www.reuseit.com/facts-and-myths/learn-more-facts-about-the-plastic-bag-pandemic.htm http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/05/08/report-pacific-ocean-has-100-times-more-plastic-in-it-than-70s http://cavsbigplastic.com/ http://www.healthebay.org/ https://sandiego.surfrider.org/programs/rise-above-plastics/ofr http://www.savethewaves.org/programs/surfonomics/ Learn more about Dr. Nelson and his latest projects here: http://www.surfrider.org/ https://www.facebook.com/surfrider Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

Photoshop versus plastic surgery. What are the similarities and what are the differences? Suspend your disbelief for one second and imagine that I could actually ask this question. And then imagine that we actually reached out to one of the most prestigious plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills and he came on the podcast to answer all the questions I ever had about this subject. That is this podcast. In this podcast Dr. Hovsepian breaks down the business of beauty. What is beauty? What are the standards, the practices, and the pitfalls? Is beauty truly in the eye of the beholder? And/or is it contextual, cultural, and relative? If you've ever thought about the philosophy behind beauty, this is the podcast for you. References in this podcast: http://www.examiner.com/article/plastic-surgeon-connects-the-physical-goals-and-emotional-needs-of-patients https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivo_Pitanguy http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/breast-implants/art-20045957 http://abcnews.go.com/Health/gummy-bear-breast-implants-future-breast-augmentation-surgery/story?id=16370362 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannula_transfer Learn more about Dr. Hovsepian and his latest projects here: http://rhmd.com Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

"William B. Cole Consultants founder and CEO Bill Cole, MS, MA is an internationally and nationally recognized peak performance mind coach. He is a Wall Of Fame Honoree, an award-winning scholar-athlete, published book author and articles author, and has coached at the highest levels of the Olympics, major-league pro sports, big-time college athletics and corporate America." - http://www.mentalgamecoach.com In this podcast we have mental game guru Bill Cole. We've all seen a player on our favorite team choke in a clutch moment. But why do players some choke when others shine? How do you get in the zone? Is there any way to get in the zone better/faster? What sports/activities lend themselves to being in the zone? Even as photographers we experience "the zone" where it seems that every shot you take is gold, or what I call "magic". In this conversation we talk about this and much more regarding the mental game! References in this podcast: http://www.drleman.com/store/parenting-books/cat_4.html http://www2.erie.gov/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_experience https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrasensory_perception https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Foyt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensation_seeking Learn more about Bill and his latest projects here: http://www.mentalgamecoach.com/ http://mentalgamecoaching.com/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

"Born & raised in Florida, Justin started out at a very young age shooting surf films for international brands such as Quiksilver, Billabong, & Rusty with surfers such as the Hobgood brothers and Kelly Slater. After moving to Los Angeles, he began working in music video departments at high profile companies such as A Band Apart, & Anonymous Content where he was able to be a part of learning the directing process from the world’s top directors. He grew his role into writing treatments for the directors on music videos such as Beyonce “Single Ladies”, Beyonce and Shakira “Beautiful Liar”, Pink “Nobody Knows”, etc. He went on to write Beyonce's live performances for the 2011 Grammy Awards and her appearance on the final Oprah Winfrey show. Justin also co-produced The Shooter Series with Brett Ratner and Richard Brown (True Detective) where he directed interviews with Jay Z, Mark Wahlberg, and Outkast. Justin was one of the original creators and directors of Maker Studios (acquired by Walt Disney Corp.) that pioneered the Multi Channel Network YouTube centric companies of today. He concepted and directed one of Maker's first ever YouTube talent driven branded campaign (Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas) creating the model on how brands advertise utilizing YouTube & influencers. He is the only director to concept and direct a brand sponsored video (Cosmopolitan Magazine & Nivea) to take number one on the Ad Age Viral Charts with no Advertising Agency involvement beating out top brands such as Nike, Pepsi, & Toyota. He has also directed music videos for major record labels such as Interscope, Warner Bros, Capitol, & Sony; for artists Eva Simmons, Jason Derulo, A Fine Frenzy, Bret Michaels, The Midi Mafia, Miggs starring Lindsay Lohan, Mickey Avalon, Taproot, along with a fun little PSA for To Write Love On Her Arms with Joaquin Phoenix, Miley Cyrus, & Liv Tyler." -www.justinpurser.tv On this podcast talk to Justin about making surf films and music videos, the industry throughout the years, and his current project The Sea In Between, the story of twin brothers driven by sibling rivalry and struggle to establish their own identity in competitive surfing and life in general. References in this podcast: https://learn.fullsail.edu https://www.instagram.com/kellyslater/?hl=en http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106126/ http://www.surfingmagazine.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-u5WLJ9Yk4 http://www.mvpa.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurley_International http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000399/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1764613/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Band_Apart http://www.makerstudios.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Landau_(film_producer) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Making_a_Murderer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0711840/ http://walkingonwater.com/2014/07/hobgoods-documentary/ http://www.surfermag.com/blogs/culture/hobgood-documentary/#BtwF5aOiMxfE9I0X.97 http://www.somethingkreative.com/ Learn more about Justin and his latest projects here: http://www.justinpurser.tv/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

On this podcast we have Senior Photographer's Agent at Art Mix, Leigh Andersen. As a photo rep for 10 years, Leigh shares her insights on the industry, her roster of photographers, and the pitfalls that many budding photographers make when trying to get represented by a photography agency. If you're a photographer, I don't need to tell you how important this podcast is. Throughout this podcast I put myself in the audience's shoes and ask all the questions that any photographer would want to know of a photo rep. Enjoy! References in this podcast: http://theschoolofstyle.com/ http://www.artstreiber.com/ http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/index.jsp https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-international_2 http://www.randallslavin.com/ http://portfolio.patrickhoelck.com/#/ http://eliotleehazel.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irving_Penn http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2012/cindysherman/ http://www.vivianmaier.com/ http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/tag/hsi/ http://www.rjshaughnessy.com/ http://rankin.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/wattsupphoto/ https://lacphoto.org/lacp/ https://bespokeeducation.com/ Learn more about Leigh and her latest projects here: http://www.weareindustry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/we.are.industry/ http://artmixcreative.com/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

I grew up with guns and a dad that believed a good offense was the best defense. Through a dinner conversation I remember some events in my childhood involved guns and my dad. Through my friend's reaction I realized that these were not ordinary childhood experiences. And it got me thinking about what we take for granted to be "normal". And THAT became this podcast and a bigger conversation. What's "normal"? Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

"“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past." - http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/about-film In this podcast we have documentary filmmaker T.C. Johnstone most known for his award-winning film Rising From Ashes. I talk to TC about how he became a filmmaker, developing and making Rising From Ashes, how he plans to follow that enormous success, and the commonalities between my journey and his journey! For someone who has achieved as much as he has, T.C. is super down-to-earth and just the nicest guy. In full disclosure, in our first conversation we had a technical issue that prevented us from finishing our conversation. As a result, this podcast is a two-part series that extends well into the second hour. As a reward for listening through the second hour you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at T.C. and some of the films that make us laugh. Enjoy! References in this podcast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331025/ http://fourhourworkweek.com/ http://www.dji.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Boyer http://rickwarren.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P.E.A.C.E._Plan http://ritcheylogic.com/content/about-us/about-tom-ritchey/ http://www.bluelikejazzthemovie.com/ http://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076578/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0923752/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/ http://generousgiving.org/ https://vimeo.com/user31853030 http://www.powder.com/powder-awards/ https://vimeo.com/38071426 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2708946/ Learn more about T.C. and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.tcjohnstone.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcjohnstone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcjohnstone1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcjohnstone http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/ http://www.teenpressthemovie.com http://gratis7mediagroup.org Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

"“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past." - http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/about-film In this podcast we have documentary filmmaker T.C. Johnstone most known for his award-winning film Rising From Ashes. I talk to TC about how he became a filmmaker, developing and making Rising From Ashes, how he plans to follow that enormous success, and the commonalities between my journey and his journey! For someone who has achieved as much as he has, T.C. is super down-to-earth and just the nicest guy. In full disclosure, in our first conversation we had a technical issue that prevented us from finishing our conversation. As a result, this podcast is a two-part series that extends well into the second hour. As a reward for listening through the second hour you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at T.C. and some of the films that make us laugh. Enjoy! References in this podcast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331025/ http://fourhourworkweek.com/ http://www.dji.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Boyer http://rickwarren.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P.E.A.C.E._Plan http://ritcheylogic.com/content/about-us/about-tom-ritchey/ http://www.bluelikejazzthemovie.com/ http://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076578/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0923752/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/ http://generousgiving.org/ https://vimeo.com/user31853030 http://www.powder.com/powder-awards/ https://vimeo.com/38071426 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2708946/ Learn more about T.C. and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.tcjohnstone.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcjohnstone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcjohnstone1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcjohnstone http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/ http://www.teenpressthemovie.com http://gratis7mediagroup.org Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

"Can people find love through the modern “mail-order bride” industry? Or is the international romance business just a scam? Sincere and unflinching, Love Me follows Western men and Ukrainian women as they embark on an unpredictable and riveting journey in search of love. Each character's experience exposes the myths and realities of this unique industry, while also exploring the much deeper, human story that is too often overlooked. Forget everything you think you know about “mail-order" brides and get ready for an outrageously funny, touching and unforgettable look at the extreme lengths people travel for love." Love Me - The Documentary on IMDB On this podcast we have award-winning commercial and music video director and cinematographer Jonathon Narducci. Jonathon's first feature-length film “Love Me,” was featured in 13 international film festivals and has been distributed to dozens of countries around the world in 8 different languages. We talk to Jonathon about "Love Me" and approach to making films, his thoughts on the "mail-order bride" industry, how he feels about the characters in the Love Me, and his next film "Ghosts of the Republic" which is about the restrictive laws against surrogacy and adoption in France. References in this podcast: http://loveme.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001554/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0923752/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZEsctQNCI http://printthefilm.com/ http://www.drugs.com/illicit/rohypnol.html http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/bridging-cultures-through-film-international-topics http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001554/ http://www.hotdocs.ca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Court_of_Justice http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1043602/ Learn more about Jonathon and his latest projects here: http://lovemethedocumentary.com/ http://www.jnarducci.com/ http://powershotproductions.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jonathon.narducci https://www.instagram.com/jonducci/ Ghosts of the Republic http://www.out.com/popnography/2015/11/13/fund-documentary-about-french-gay-couples-struggle-adopt Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

On this podcast we have Dr. Raj, high profile Beverly Hills Orthopedic Surgeon (with emphasis on arthritis). As one of the Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Beverly HIlls and Los Angeles CA, Dr. Raj provides the ultimate in state-of -the-art quality orthopedic care available and is always on the cutting edge of the latest surgical and nonsurgical technologies such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections, stem cell injections for tendonitis and arthritis, minimally invasive surgery and more. Dr. Raj is also a TV/media/press expert personality, and ABC News Medical Consultant. In this podcast we talk to Dr. Raj about stem cell therapy, performance enhancing drugs, Kobe Bryant, Charles Lucima's torn ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament), football/baseball/MMA, and more. Being an athlete himself Dr. Raj breaks down complex injuries with the athletes and sports that we love and lays it out in a way we can all understand. Enjoy! References in this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCMgtF3HdW8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platelet-rich_plasma Learn more about Dr. Raj and his latest projects here: http://drhipandknee.com/stemcell/ http://r3stemcell.com/beverly-hills-ca/orthopedic/ https://www.instagram.com/drraj90211/ https://twitter.com/drraj90211 https://www.facebook.com/DrRaj90211 Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Since Sean lives in NYC, we recorded this podcast by cobbling together two separate high quality recordings. As a failsafe measure, I also recorded our Skype session. But after we ended the podcast we kept talking and more nuggets of gold fell out of our conversation. Some things have been edited out but the conversation is still very much intact and Sean has given his permission to share the behind-the-scenes dialogue with the audience. Enjoy! Learn more about Sean and his latest projects here: http://veryapeproductions.com/ https://vimeo.com/seandunne http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1829330/ https://www.facebook.com/seandunnedirector/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

On this podcast we have documentary filmmaker Sean Dunne. Known for Oxyana (2013), Man in Van (2009) and American Juggalo (2011). His unique perspective strikes at the paradigm of traditional documentaries by capturing his subjects in their natural state without forcing a specific agenda or narrative. As such, Sean's films often evoke strong emotional responses. This is a thought-provoking conversation about being present, honest, and reflective. Sean's perspective contrasts my perspective of scripting videos and shoots by showcasing how you can "ride the wild" when you surrender to the present. References in this podcast: http://www.avclub.com/article/when-juggalos-attack-a-firsthand-account-of-the-ti-44221 http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/23/oxyana-documentary-at-tribeca-exposes-the-oxycontin-epidemic.html http://www.directorsnotes.com/2011/05/15/stray-dawg/ http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/10/russell-brand-on-revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4p1I7o0nY4 http://www.vice.com/en_us https://chaturbate.com/ Learn more about Sean and his latest projects here: http://veryapeproductions.com/ https://vimeo.com/seandunne http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1829330/ https://www.facebook.com/seandunnedirector/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Sometimes relationships change. And you either stay in or you get out. And/or sometimes the relationship changes you. This podcast is about my (Charles Lucima's) relationship with photography in the context of change and evolution and what I want out of this relationship. I bring up some parallels. Like my relationship with blackjack (yes, gambling) and mountain biking. We talk about some of the things I get from photography and some of the things I don't get from photography and even some things that I want now that I didn't even want before. What the hell am I talking about? Listen and find out. References in this podcast: Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

On this podcast we have celebrity photographer Randall Slavin. Randall talks about how he became a photographer, his unique skill sets, how he directs his celebrity subjects, and how he gets the shot. This podcast offers great insight into how to succeed in the photography game. "Randall Slavin was born in Hollywood,CA. Mr. Slavin was working a dead end job in a gas station when he wandered into a local photography studio and struck up a friendship with the owner. He took the young Mr. Slavin under his wing and taught him some photography basics and then promptly fired him a few months later. Faced with nowhere else to turn he put one foot in front of the other and he has never looked back. He had his photography debut in the prestigious New York Times Magazine. His work has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stone and many others. Randall Slavin had his first exhibit in Paris in 2008 and a solo show at Annenberg Space For Photography in 2011. He received the 2011 Hollywood Style Award for "Photographer Of The Year" and currently splits his time between LA and NYC." www.randallslavin.com References in this podcast: http://www.kinoflo.com/ http://www.bruceweber.com/ http://benwatts.com/ http://glenluchford.com/ http://www.peterlindbergh.com/ http://www.faheykleingallery.com/ http://peterbeard.com/the-artist/ exhibit http://www.williamclaxton.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Stock http://theartofphotography.tv/EPISODES/AVEDON-DOVIMA/ http://anthony-meyer.tumblr.com/ http://www.herbritts.com/ http://www.thehappypixelproject.com/ http://www.randallslavin.com/STORIES/Michael-J-Fox/2 http://www.randallslavin.com/STORIES/Ben-Stiller/1 Randall's supporting cast: Noah Schutz http://www.noahschutz.com/ Keith Leman http://www.otmfc.com Eric Larson http://ewlarsonstudio.com David Malykont Leigh Anderson and Kim Tran http://artmixcreative.com/randallslavin/gallery/overview/ Learn more about Randall and his latest projects here: http://www.randallslavin.com https://www.instagram.com/randallslavin http://artmixcreative.com/randallslavin/gallery/overview/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

"Jonathan Franklin is an investigative journalist who has reported for the New York Times, Boston Globe and the Guardian. Based in Santiago, Chile with his wife and 7 daughters he tends to live off the grid, especially when writing books. Or magazine stories in Esquire, GQ, Playboy, and Men’s Journal as he chronicles the world of extreme survival, cocaine madmen, and football mayhem, as well as the standard interviews with hit men, kidnappers and cocaine submarine commanders. In October 2010 Franklin secured a book deal to write 33 Men, the definitive account of the Chilean miners, a non fiction book about the experience of the miners in the 2010 Copiapó mining accident. He reported extensively from the San Jose mine for The Guardian and The Washington Post. Franklin's experiences and insider accounts became the basis of a 60 Minutes TV program about the miners, an article in People magazine, a series of audio lectures on the BBC and multiple articles around the world. Franklin says, "While 2,000 journalists were locked behind police lines, my 'Rescue Team' pass enabled me to experience up close the final six weeks of this miracle rescue. It was my honor to watch the drama unfold in its many moments of beauty and courage and comedy; and to see, first-hand, the profound unity that made this operation succeed." In 2015, he published the book 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea, based on the account of José Salvador Alvarenga, the Salvadoran fisherman who spent 14 months adrift in the Pacific Ocean." In this podcast Charles talks to Jonathan Franklin about how he became a world-famous investigative journalist. Jonathan recounts stories of starting a detective agency at the age of 10, investigating the dean's office at Brown University for admission corruption, digging through the trash cans of the Rhode Island AND San Francisco Police Department, conning his way backstage at a U2 concert and then meeting the band, getting hired as a mortician at the Dover Air Force Base and uncovering the true number of dead American troops and more. It's clear that Jonathan possesses a unique ability to get the inside track. This podcast is an inside look at the man who got 2 of this century's biggest stories: 33 Men and 438 Days. References in this podcast: http://dlib.nyu.edu/undercover/inside-desert-storm-mortuary-jonathan-franklin-san-francisco-bay-guardian http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070511/ http://www.dover.af.mil/ http://action.naacp.org/page/event/detail/wcq https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Young https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushuaia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Pinochet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Duvalier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czechoslovakia http://www.theguardian.com/us https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Copiap%C3%B3_mining_accident https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Salvador_Alvarenga http://books.simonandschuster.com/438-Days/Jonathan-Franklin/9781501116292 http://www.amazon.com/33-Men-Miraculous-Survival-Dramatic/dp/0425246868 http://www.davidleeroth.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Sullivan http://rogue.ph/july-2013-brazil-world-cup/ http://www.villagevoice.com/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069303/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050798/ Learn more about Jonathan and his latest projects here: http://jonathanfranklin.com/ http://www.theguardian.com/profile/jonathanfranklin https://twitter.com/FranklinBlog Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

On this podcast Charles talks to Patrick Smith about animation, technology, photography, inspiration, and creating work that emotionally connects with the audience. "Independent animator Patrick Smith is known for his sublime and bizarre hand-drawn interpretations of people, our emotions, and identity. His films have been featured on MTV, PBS, FX, Nickelodeon, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and Huffington Post. Currently, Smith and his studio are producing the third season of the PBS series "Blank on Blank" an innovative animated show that visually illustrates rare audio interviews of famous artists, actors and musicians. Smith made his directorial debut for the MTV series “Daria.” His formative years were spent as a storyboard artist for Walt Disney, and other major studios in New York and Los Angeles. During the past decade, he has animated, directed and produced six award winning short films as well as many iconic television commercials, namely, Zoloft, Visa, and AOL. Smith spent five years in Singapore as a professor at the graduate film program for New York University, under artistic director Oliver Stone. Patrick is a fellow of the New York Foundation of the Arts and a curator for multiple international film and animation festivals. He lives and works in Montauk New York with his wife, Kaori Ishida." Awards/Honors • Emmy Nomination, Wynton Marsalis, Outstanding New Approaches. • Streamy Nomination, Best Animation. • Best Animation, Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival. • Jury Award, Durango Film Festival. • Jury Award, Anima Mundi, Brazil. • Surreal Animation Award, Dragon Con Film Fest, Presented by Ralph Bakshi. • Excellence in Animation, ASIFA-East. • Best Animation, Naperville Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Wild Rose Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Back Seat Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Arizona Underground Film Festival. • Best Animation, Dragon Con Film Festival. • Best Animation, Great Lakes Film Festival. • Best Animation, Phoenix Film Festival. • Best Animation, First Sundays Film Festival, New York City. • Honorable Mention, Smogdance Film Festival. • Second Place, ASIFA-East (Assoc. Internationale du Film d'Animation). • 3rd Place, Lake Havasu Film Festival. • 1st Place, Dragon Con Film Festival, Atlanta. • Best Music Video, No Exit Music Video Festival. • Best Animation, Northampton Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Action on Film Festival, Los Angeles. • Best Animation, Griffin International Film Festival. • Honorable Mention, Signals International Film Festival, UK. • Best Animation, Grand Festival Award, Berkeley Film Festival. • Best Animation, Garden State Film Festival. • Best Animation, Myrtle Beach Film Festival. • 3rd Place, First Glance Film Festival, Los Angeles. • Second Place, Asheville Film Festival. • Honorable Mention, Smogdance International Film Festival. • Best Animation, Temecula Valley International Film Festival. • Best Animation, Myrtle Beach Film Festival. • Best Animation, Golden Film Festival. • Best Animation, Spindletop Film Fesitval. • Best Animation, Long Island Film Expo. • Bronze Award, Kalamazoo Animation Festival. • Best Animation, Black Point Film Festival. • Best Music Video, Oxford Film Festival. • Jury Award, Savannah Film Festival. Presented by Producer Don Bluth. • 1st Place, ASIFA-East (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). • Pulcinella Award Nomination, Cartoons on the Bay, Italy. • Honorable Mention, Tribeca Underground Film Festival. • Honorable Mention, ASIFA San Fran. • Best Animation, Northampton Film Festival. • Jury Prize, China International Cartoon Animation Festival. • Best Music Video, Urban Mediamakers Film Festival. • Winner, IMVF, International Music Video Festival. • Winner, Sponsored Films, ASIFA-East Animation Festival. • 1st Place, ASIFA-East(Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). • Winner, "The One to Watch" Award, Chicago Animation Festival. • Gold Pencil Award, The One Club. • DTC National Communication Bronze Award. • 2nd Place, ASIFA-San Francisco Animation Festival. • 2nd Place, ASIFA-East(Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). • Best Debut Film, New York Film Expo. • Jury Award, Holland Animation Festival. • Fellowship Grant. New York Foundation for the Arts. • Bronze Award. BDA(Broadcast Design Assoc.) • Fellowship Grant. Cable Endowment of Springfield Public Service Grant. References in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twhvtzd6gXA http://www.cvzcontemporary.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Keane http://www.vonnegut.com http://www.wacom.com/en-us https://louisck.net http://www.mtv.com/shows/daria http://www.nyu.edu https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Williams_(animator) http://pcf45.com/sealords/cuadai/wanderingsoul.html http://www.oliverstone.com https://calarts.edu http://www.vonnegut.com http://m.sfgate.com/news/article/Darwin-Coon-reformed-bank-robber-dies-2474466.php http://blankonblank.org Learn more about Patrick

This podcast is the followup to Precision. It's about "organic mutation" aka "happy mistakes". Where the last podcast was all about precision and not making mistakes, this podcast is about when mistakes are a blessing in disguise. Charles gives three examples when he made such mistakes and how the photography community responded to those images and where the value lies in making mistakes. References in this podcast: Cutting off the eyes for the first time: http://lucima.tumblr.com/image/8827460835 Diana triple exposures: http://treatsmagazine.com/charles-lucima-destination-mars/ treats! Magazine scanner mistake: http://treatsmagazine.com/treats-exclusive-charles-lucima-captures-kate-compton/ DigitalRev TV Cheap Camera Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDAnNjRJxOQ Instagram square image composites: https://www.instagram.com/p/5vFz_nkwmr/?taken-by=charleslucima https://www.instagram.com/p/5X519ukwsU/?taken-by=charleslucima https://www.instagram.com/p/3W7tQwEwlV/?taken-by=charleslucima Petzval lens: http://microsites.lomography.com/petzval-lens/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

Charles makes a mistake and gets really upset about the situation. Thus a podcast was born. This podcast talks about mistakes. Systematic versus random errors. How little mistakes can reflect poorly on you. How little mistakes can cost you time, money, or even your life. This podcast is chockfull of examples about how being precise can truly benefit you as a photographer. Precision should be a guiding philosophy in your journey as a photographer. What does this mean for photographers? Systematic errors have serious implications for photographers affecting (but not limited to) the following issues: - Dodging and burning - Getting better models - Developing a consistent style - Scoping out locations site-unseen - Multi-tasking (camera settings, manual focus, prisms, lighting, model direction, etc.) Are all mistakes bad? No. This podcast will be the impetus for the next podcast about when mistakes can be good. That podcast will be called "organic mutation". References in this podcast: http://www.physics.umd.edu/courses/Phys276/Hill/Information/Notes/ErrorAnalysis.html http://www.runnersworld.com/hydration-dehydration/how-to-determine-how-much-to-drink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton http://lucimablog.blogspot.com/2013/09/its-not-magic.html http://lucimablog.blogspot.com/2013/05/lautner-goldstein-house-recon.html Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

A private workshop photographer tells Charles about a request to speak about fashion photography at a local college. Except he isn't a working professional fashion photographer. And to make matters worse, his "arch rival" is speaking as well. So he declines the invitation. This podcast is about what Charles would have asked this photographer do in this situation. This is a learning lesson about opportunity, perspective, defining success, and not missing an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the competition. For the first time Charles goes against photographers going pro. Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Charles attempts to fly his his RC glider in a storm (35MPH winds) and crashes. He spends 30 minutes looking for it and upon finding it he attempts another flight and crashes again. Now why the hell didn't he just go home? This podcast is about gambling, expectations, pain, success/failure, how regrets are created and why Charles can't leave good enough alone. This is a two-part podcast. The first part is about the actual crash. The second part is about the implications and life lessons from the crash and other stories. References in this podcast: http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-slope-soaring.html http://www.zupair.com/zulu.htm http://blog.counter-strike.net https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike https://picasa.google.com https://www.google.com/maps http://suncalc.net http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/movingaverage.asp http://www.surfline.com/home/index.cfm https://www.windyty.com Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Charles attempts to fly his his RC glider in a storm (35MPH winds) and crashes. He spends 30 minutes looking for it and upon finding it he attempts another flight and crashes again. Now why the hell didn't he just go home? This podcast is about gambling, expectations, pain, success/failure, how regrets are created and why Charles can't leave good enough alone. This is a two-part podcast. The first part is about the actual crash. The second part is about the implications and life lessons from the crash and other stories. References in this podcast: http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-slope-soaring.html http://www.zupair.com/zulu.htm http://blog.counter-strike.net https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike https://picasa.google.com https://www.google.com/maps http://suncalc.net http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/movingaverage.asp http://www.surfline.com/home/index.cfm https://www.windyty.com Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Keith sent Charles the petapixel video (link below) for how people in other industries responded when asked to do free spec work. The conclusion is that photographers should all just say no to free spec work. Or is it? Charles and Keith discuss the merits of asking for and providing free spec work. http://petapixel.com/2015/11/05/this-is-how-people-in-other-industries-respond-when-asked-for-free-spec-work/ http://madmen.wikia.com/wiki/American_Airlines http://www.ivoox.com/road-trip-podcast-part-ii-commercial-concerns-audios-mp3_rf_8712549_1.html Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

Following the last podcast Charles tells Keith about his process when entering a shoot site unseen. The podcast talks about process and set sequence as afforded by the location and natural light. The discussion turns towards the end of the shoot when Charles discovers he has a dead spare battery and how he manages that situation along with previous camera situations. References in this podcast: http://lucimablog.blogspot.com/2013/05/lautner-goldstein-house-recon.html Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

What do you say when a model asks you for proofs of the entire shoot? Here's a real story of a real conversation of how Charles stood up for fashion photographers all around the world and told model no. Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Following a conversation regarding podcast guests and their ability to open up when asked truly tough questions, Keith and Charles decide to try asking Charles some tough questions. The following podcast is the actual experiment and the answers to two (popular) historical questions that Charles has avoided answering answering and a genuine look at being able to open up and talk about touchy subjects. Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Keith is out of the office so Charles goes solo and gives a candid look at how to be a better podcast guest. While it may seem irrelevant if you don't plan on becoming a podcast guest, the techniques discussed really boil down to salesmanship and presentation. Therefore the ideas in this podcast really apply to all photographers because by learning how to be a better podcast guest you can improve your ability to sell yourself. And as photographers we are always trying to sell ourselves. Perhaps the commonality between podcasting, sales, and photography is simply being a good conversationalist. And good conversation really transcends the aforementioned niches and is universally appreciated. Enjoy! Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

This is episode 5 of the LUCIMA Podcast series, "If Your Life Were a Movie". Everyone has a story to tell. Human stories about change, transformation and often redemption. Through real life story arcs, our special guests explain how they became who they are today. Join us for an inside look into some amazing stories. As it turns out Mark's life *is* a movie. The Hollywood Reporter writes: "Call it high-functioning homelessness: Mark Reay, a onetime male model who looks like a silver-fox socialite, takes photos of New York fashionistas during the day and sneaks up to a rooftop each night, huddling in a hidden sleeping bag until morning. Showing how he manages to keep his homelessness secret, director Thomas Wirthensohn (a model himself, who met Reay in the '90s and makes his debut here) offers a fascinating look at life in a city where getting by can be a lot more complicated than it seems. His investigation of Reay's psyche is less deep than one might hope for, but the observational material alone is enough to merit attention on the doc circuit — and probably to scare New Yorkers who live with the knowledge that good gigs can vanish in an instant." In this podcast Charles speaks with Mark via Skype as Mark still lives in New York City. The conversation reveals backstories and details about the making of the documentary and Mark answers some tough questions that arose from Charles and Keith's pre-interview discussion. Questions like, "Why don't you have long-term relationships? Why don't you just live with your mother? How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?" If you want an inside look at the inside look of Mark Reay, this is your podcast. If you haven't seen the film, watch Homme Less available on iTunes November 9th! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/homme-less/id1046669928 References in the podcast: Mark's pictures: http://backstagesideshow.com Ellen Von Unwerth : http://www.ellenvonunwerth.com/ International Center of Photography: http://www.icp.org/ Dazed and Confused: http://www.dazeddigital.com/ The View interview: http://www.hulu.com/watch/829243 Lara Stone: http://models.com/models/Lara-Stone Mark Reay backstage: http://www.markreay.net/id6.html Director Thomas Wirthensohn: http://www.thomaswirthensohn.com/#intro Learn more about Mark and his latest projects here: http://backstagesideshow.com http://www.markreay.net https://www.gofundme.com/atksbuse https://www.facebook.com/mark.reay.148 https://instagram.com/markreay66/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Per the Hollywood Reporter: "Mark Reay, a onetime male model who looks like a silver-fox socialite, takes photos of New York fashionistas during the day and sneaks up to a rooftop each night, huddling in a hidden sleeping bag until morning. Showing how he manages to keep his homelessness secret, director Thomas Wirthensohn (a model himself, who met Reay in the '90s and makes his debut here) offers a fascinating look at life in a city where getting by can be a lot more complicated than it seems. His investigation of Reay's psyche is less deep than one might hope for, but the observational material alone is enough to merit attention on the doc circuit — and probably to scare New Yorkers who live with the knowledge that good gigs can vanish in an instant." Usually we do this after the interview but after watching the documentary Homme Less, Keith and I had so many thoughts that we decided to discuss Mark before actually talking to Mark. This led to some opposing perspectives (as usual) and raised lots of questions that I eventually asked Mark. Watch Homme Less on iTunes on November 9th! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/homme-less/id1046669928 Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

This is episode 4 of the LUCIMA Podcast series, "If Your Life Were a Movie". Everyone has a story to tell. Human stories about change, transformation and often redemption. Through real life story arcs, our special guests explain how they became who they are today. Join us for an inside look into some amazing stories. Here's what Charles had to say about Ronnie prior to this interview: I've been wanting to get Ronnie on podcast ever since we started doing the "If Your Life Were a Movie" series. Seeing how he recovered from the crash is nothing short of a miracle. I mean, if you were to tell his story people would accuse you of making stuff up. As an endurance athlete since he was young, Ronnie had been training to be a Navy SEAL since he was 12 years old. After college he takes a stance against the war on terror and does not enlist for the Navy. By abruptly departing from his lifelong goal he falls into depression and becomes suicidal. At the suggestion of friends and family Ronnie starts cycling again and quickly becomes professional. Sprinting to the finish line at one of the biggest bicycle races of the year he crashes face first into a metal barrier at 42MPH. He breaks his arm in three places, shatters his face (almost loses an eye) and almost dies. In 25 days he is back on the bike (21 of those days spent in the hospital). I remember seeing him at the Rose Bowl a couple months after the crash. He had lost 35 pounds and looked like a shadow of the man he was before. To make matters worse Ronnie endured a divorce during the recovery of his crash. And yet he still stands. Proud, optimistic and stronger than ever. He's been racing and even winning again barely a year after his crash. And more impressive than his recovery is his ability to inspire others. Whether on Facebook, Instagram, or on Strava, Ronnie always looks for the opportunity to motivate and inspire his audience with personal stories and uplifting quotes. But where does he get his optimism? Where does he find inspiration why does he choose to inspire others? Why is he driven to succeed when others would so readily accept defeat? These are the questions I wanted to ask him. There are few heroes in the world, but Ronnie Toth is one of mine. I hope you enjoy this podcast. References in this podcast:http://socalcycling.com/2014/07/14/update-ronnie-toths-road-recovery-mbgp-crash/http://redhookcrit.com/milano-no6-winnershttp://www.slowtwitch.com/ Learn more about Ronnie and his latest projects here:https://www.facebook.com/TothTothin?fref=nfhttps://instagram.com/thriveaccordinglytoth/https://www.usacycling.org/results/?compid=392332http://www.cyclefeed.xyz/new-blog Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucimaFacebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucimatumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.comPodcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

Charles and Keith talk about what success looks like when you're in the heat of the battle. What are the emotional hangups? What are the challenges? The discussion covers previous guests and the challenges for improving the podcast and the parallels to being a fashion photographer. Enjoy! Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

This is episode 3 of the LUCIMA Podcast series, "If Your Life Were a Movie". Everyone has a story to tell. Human stories about change, transformation and often redemption. Through real life story arcs, our special guests explain how they became who they are today. Join us for an inside look into some amazing stories. In this episode, Charles interviews Winston Binch, Chief Digital Officer of Deutsch North America. Winston talks about how a lifelong passion for innovation and creativity became a successful career in advertising. Chief Digital Officer, Deutsch North America Winston Binch is one of the most accomplished digital leaders of his generation. As Chief Digital Officer of Deutsch North America, he has grown the agency’s offering from 5 percent of overall revenue to 40 percent and has transformed the company from an advertising agency to a digital innovator — a feat that led Fast Company to recognize Deutsch as one of the most innovative companies in advertising. His work has picked up honors from One Show, Comm Arts, UX Awards, AICP, the Andys, Effie Awards, and the Webby Awards. He has won at Cannes 30 times, including two Titanium Lions, three Grand Prix awards, and Interactive Agency of the Year three times. Winston was named one of Business Insider’s 2015 Most Creative People in Advertising, one of the 2014 Internationalist Innovators and a Top 25 iMedia Internet Marketer and Innovator. Some of the most innovative digital in advertising history can be credited to Winston. He helped bring customization to Nike by way of Nike iD, Whopper Sacrifice to Burger King, and the Pizza Tracker to Domino's. Most recently, he reinvented Volkswagen's approach to online car shopping and is currently helping Taco Bell reimagine mobile ordering. In 2015, Deutsch was #2 on Ad Age’s Agency A-List. Prior to Deutsch, Winston led the digital practice at CP+B where he served as partner, and before that he worked at R/GA and Sony Music. Winston is cofounder of Boulder Digital Works at the University of Colorado and the M-School: Institute of Marketing at LMU. He sits on the board of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and Protect Our Winters, and contributes to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and Adweek. References in this podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napsterhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/24/arts/music/drake-rapper-actor-meme.htmlhttp://www.cpbgroup.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0http://www.subservientchicken.com Learn more about Winston and his latest projects here:http://winstonbinch.comhttps://www.facebook.com/wbinchhttp://www.deutschinc.comhttp://protectourwinters.orghttps://www.facebook.com/Stereobate-151226728375/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website http://www.lucima.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucimaFacebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucimatumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.comPodcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

This is episode 2 of the LUCIMA Podcast series, "If You're Life Were a Movie". Everyone has a story to tell. Human stories about change, transformation and often redemption. Through real life story arcs, our special guests explain how they became who they are today. Join us for an inside look into some amazing stories. In this podcast the roles are reversed and Keith Carhill interviews fashion photographer and podcast host Charles Lucima. Charles' movie is called, "Redefining the Rules", "Starting My Life" and/or "Overtime". He talks about how his early life influences instilled illusions of success and destiny; illusions that ultimately prevented him from creating and realizing his own visions and dreams. It wasn't until one fateful morning in January 2009 that Charles (in his own words) died in a surfing accident. This is the story of how Charles decided to finally take control and responsibility of his own life. Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

The LUCIMA Podcast is starting a series of podcasts called, "If You're Life Were a Movie". Everyone has a story to tell. Human stories about change, transformation and often redemption. Through real life story arcs, our special guests explain how they became who they are today. Join us for an inside look into some amazing stories. In this episode we have special guest Keith Carhill. Keith talks about how a scrawny high school kid transformed into a male model but how his newfound success led him astray from true happiness. He talks about the events that led to finally leaving the modeling industry and how he ultimately recreated his life.

Charles gets a text from someone claiming to be model Corrie Lejuwaan. This podcast is about that text conversation, how Charles discovers he's talking to an impostor and what that impostor might want. Here are some of Charles' pictures of Corrie: http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/55988974810/karma http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/55901819844/escalator http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/57909482799/sliver-2 http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/58089128858/landslide http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/58272034161/vision http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/57996732343/summer-light http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/58181215713/subtleties http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/62840214623/deus-ex http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/63497088359/machina http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/69523910322/keynote-2 http://lucima.tumblr.com/post/69523910322/keynote-2 Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com