Episodes

  • TCF Ep. 659 - Jeffery Saddoris & Ibarionex Perello

    TCF Ep. 659 - Jeffery Saddoris & Ibarionex Perello
    May 14 2026

    A year after the Eaton Fire in Altadena upended our lives, I found myself sitting down with photographer, writer, and educator Jeffery Saddoris for a conversation that was less about photography and more about what happens when life forces you to reconsider where—and how—you want to live. Recorded in February, just before our move to Bordeaux, France, this episode reflects on the long emotional aftermath of loss, displacement, and uncertainty, as well as the difficult decisions that followed in the wake of the fire.

    What emerged from our conversation was not simply a discussion about relocation or starting over abroad. It became an honest reflection on identity, community, work, and the search for stability after a period of profound disruption. We talk about the realities of rebuilding, the emotional weight of leaving Southern California, and the hope that comes with embracing change, even when it arrives unexpectedly. For those who have experienced upheaval in their own lives, this conversation may feel especially familiar—a reminder that sometimes the path forward only becomes visible once everything familiar has been stripped away.

    Resources

    Jeffery Saddoris
    https://www.jefferysaddoris.com

    Altadena Photographers
    https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/

    Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello

    X-Pedition Hanoi
    A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam.
    https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • TCF Ep. 658 - Michael Robinson Chávez

    TCF Ep. 658 - Michael Robinson Chávez
    Apr 29 2026

    When Michael Robinson Chávez first traveled to Peru with a camera in hand, he couldn't have known it would mark the beginning of a lifelong relationship with photography—and with the country that would become central to his understanding of himself. A native Californian and the son of a Peruvian mother, Chávez has spent decades building a distinguished career as a visual journalist, photographing stories across the globe with a rare combination of rigor, empathy, and clarity. Whether covering war, political upheaval, environmental crisis, or everyday life, his photographs are rooted in a deep respect for the people in front of his lens and a commitment to revealing the emotional truth within complex stories.

    That same depth of feeling runs through Mestizo, his long-term project on Peru and the subject of our conversation this week. Made over decades, the work is both a portrait of a country shaped by layers of history, culture, and contradiction, and a personal reckoning with heritage, belonging, and identity. These photographs do more than document place—they reflect an ongoing search for connection, a way of understanding how the mixed inheritance of Peru has also shaped the way Chávez sees the world and himself. The result is a body of work that feels both intimate and expansive, deeply personal yet resonant far beyond the boundaries of autobiography. Mestizo will be released as a monograph in early 2026 by Eyeshot.

    Resources

    Michael Robinson Chávez
    https://chavezphoto.com/aboutcontact

    Mestizo
    https://www.eyeshotstreetphotography.com/shop/books/mestizo-by-michael-robinson-chavez/

    Altadena Photographers
    https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/

    Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello

    Japan Spring Workshop 2026
    An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth.
    https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan

    X-Pedition Hanoi
    A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam.
    https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi

    Raw Photo Fest
    An annual photography festival celebrating emerging and established photographers through exhibitions, talks, and community engagement.
    https://therawsociety.org/rawphotofest/

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    Websites

    The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link
    https://www.ibarionex.net/support

    Sponsors

    Charcoal Book Club
    https://charcoalbookclub.com

    Frames Magazine
    https://readframes.com

    Education Resources

    Momenta Photographic Workshops
    https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/

    Candid Frame Resources

    The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog
    http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome

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    1 hr
  • TCF Ep. 657 - Deborah Ory & Ken Browar

    TCF Ep. 657 - Deborah Ory & Ken Browar
    Apr 7 2026

    When photographers Ken Browar and Deborah Ory first began collaborating on what would become NYC Dance Project, they set out to create portraits that could honor the athleticism, artistry, and emotional force of dance. Their work has since become synonymous with a style of portraiture that is both elegant and explosive—capturing dancers in motion with a precision that reveals not only physical mastery, but also vulnerability, discipline, and grace. Over the years, their lens has been turned toward some of the world's most accomplished performers, translating movement into still images that pulse with life.

    That vision continues in their new book, Martha Graham Dance Company at 100, which celebrates one of the most influential institutions in modern dance. Through striking portraits and carefully sequenced images, the book honors the legacy of Martha Graham's groundbreaking choreography while foregrounding the contemporary artists who continue to embody and reinterpret that tradition. Rather than simply documenting performance, Browar and Ory create photographs that feel sculptural, theatrical, and deeply human—offering a tribute not only to dance, but to the enduring power of a company that helped redefine what modern movement could be.

    Resources

    Ken Browar & Deborah Ory / NYC Dance Project
    http://www.nycdanceproject.com/about-1

    Martha Graham Dance Company at 100
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762487445

    Altadena Photographers
    https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/

    Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello

    Japan Spring Workshop 2026
    An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth.
    https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan

    X-Pedition Hanoi
    A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam.
    https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi

    Raw Photo Fest
    An annual photography festival celebrating emerging and established photographers through exhibitions, talks, and community engagement.
    https://therawsociety.org/rawphotofest/

    Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame

    GoFundMe
    https://www.gofundme.com/f/perello-familys-journey-to-re-establish-our-life

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    https://www.ibarionex.net/ebooks

    Websites

    The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link
    https://www.paypal.com/donate

    Sponsors

    Charcoal Book Club
    https://charcoalbookclub.com

    Frames Magazine
    https://readframes.com

    Education Resources

    Momenta Photographic Workshops
    https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/

    Candid Frame Resources

    The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog
    http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome

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    59 mins
  • TCF Ep. 656 - Stephanie Pommez

    TCF Ep. 656 - Stephanie Pommez
    Mar 16 2026
    When photographer Stephanie Pommez began documenting the lives of traditional midwives in the Amazon, she was drawn by a desire to understand how communities shape meaning through ritual, labor, and shared belief. Over several years, she traveled through river-dweller communities, photographing women who serve not only as caretakers and healers, but as guardians of local culture. What began as a documentary exploration of daily life gradually opened onto something more expansive—an encounter with the oral traditions and myths that run alongside the visible world. That long engagement evolved into The Enchanted Ones, a lyrical and haunting project inspired by the stories of the encantados—mythical shapeshifting beings said to inhabit the rivers and forests of the Amazon. Shot in 35mm black and white, the book moves beyond conventional documentary, embracing ambiguity, atmosphere, and the porous boundary between reality and imagination. Rather than illustrating folklore from a distance, Pommez creates a visual meditation on a culture where myth and daily life are inseparable. The result is a deeply evocative tribute to the Ribeirinho communities and the invisible threads of story, memory, and belief that connect them. Resources Stephanie Pommez https://www.stephaniepommez.com The Enchanted Ones https://www.stephaniepommez.com Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello Japan Spring Workshop 2026 An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth. https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan X-Pedition Hanoi A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam. https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi Raw Photo Fest An annual photography festival celebrating emerging and established photographers through exhibitions, talks, and community engagement. https://therawsociety.org/rawphotofest/ Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/perello-familys-journey-to-re-establish-our-life eBook Purchases https://www.ibarionex.net/ebooks Websites The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=70VXjjF-1j_uhK8y0_nfvUK79_R1EWWuCTO2DX5ZOaTOR6yzhL6IgkthBiiitoipmDH23zLzPSIIlLhZ Sponsors Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com Frames Magazine https://readframes.com Education Resources Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=13Tg_YGwf58eSyhevNPHAJMlgVqhI4xqQff9jBJeGNGR7G3-GkcKVX6OuU-5ZXfLbUkRa0&country.x=US&locale.x=US You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/?hl=en and X/Twitter https://twitter.com/Ibarionex?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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    34 mins
  • TCF Ep. 655 - Tawyny Chatmon

    TCF Ep. 655 - Tawyny Chatmon
    Feb 25 2026
    When photographer Tawny Chatmon creates a portrait, she is doing more than arranging light and subject—she is reconstructing history. Drawing from classical European painting traditions while centering contemporary Black subjects, her work reclaims visual space that has long excluded them. Through layered textures, gold leaf, and painterly surfaces, Tawny creates images that feel both timeless and urgently present. Her portraits challenge the conventions of representation, placing children and families within compositions that evoke Renaissance and Baroque aesthetics while subverting their historical omissions. Rather than treating her subjects as symbols, she honors their individuality, dignity, and complexity. The result is work that feels intimate yet monumental—a visual meditation on legacy, visibility, and the power of self-definition. Resources Tawny Chatmon https://www.tawnychatmon.com Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello Timeline: Los Angeles A guided photographic exploration of Los Angeles that encourages participants to engage deeply with place, history, and personal narrative. https://lacphoto.org/events/timeline-los-angeles-with-ibarionex-perello/ Japan Spring Workshop 2026 An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth. https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan X-Pedition Hanoi A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam. https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi The Raw Society Raw Photo Fest An annual photography festival celebrating emerging and established photographers through exhibitions, talks, and community engagement. https://therawsociety.org/rawphotofest/ Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/perello-familys-journey-to-re-establish-our-life eBook Purchases https://www.ibarionex.net/ebooks Websites The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=70VXjjF-1j_uhK8y0_nfvUK79_R1EWWuCTO2DX5ZOaTOR6yzhL6IgkthBiiitoipmDH23zLzPSIIlLhZ Sponsors Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com Frames Magazine https://readframes.com Education Resources Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=13Tg_YGwf58eSyhevNPHAJMlgVqhI4xqQff9jBJeGNGR7G3-GkcKVX6OuU-5ZXfLbUkRa0&country.x=US&locale.x=US You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/?hl=en and Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Ibarionex?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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    53 mins
  • TCF Ep. 654 - Jamey Price

    TCF Ep. 654 - Jamey Price
    Feb 18 2026
    When photographer Jamey Price first turned his lens toward motorsports, he wasn't simply chasing speed—he was chasing feeling. The roar of engines, the blur of motion, the choreography of pit crews and drivers—all of it became raw material for a visual language that balances technical precision with emotional intensity. His photographs don't just freeze high-performance machines; they capture the atmosphere, tension, and spectacle that define global racing culture. That pursuit culminates in his new book, Racing Unfiltered, a signed and numbered edition that brings readers closer to the visceral reality of professional racing. Created entirely with branded disposable cameras, the images possess a raw, unpredictable character—grainy, imperfect, and immediate—offering a distinctive look far removed from the polished precision of modern digital capture. Rather than presenting only carefully crafted highlight moments, the work embraces spontaneity and constraint, revealing the grit behind the glamour: the preparation, exhaustion, unpredictability, and human vulnerability embedded within elite competition. The result is an immersive and refreshingly unfiltered study of motion, risk, and ambition. Resources Jamey Price https://www.jameypricephoto.com Racing Unfiltered (Signed & Numbered Edition) https://www.jameypricephoto.com/product-page/racing-unfiltered-signed-numbered-edition Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello Japan Spring Workshop 2026 An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth. https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan X-Pedition Hanoi A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam. https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/perello-familys-journey-to-re-establish-our-life Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe eBook Purchases https://www.ibarionex.net/ebooks Websites The Candid Frame Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe?fan_landing=true&view_as=public The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=70VXjjF-1j_uhK8y0_nfvUK79_R1EWWuCTO2DX5ZOaTOR6yzhL6IgkthBiiitoipmDH23zLzPSIIlLhZ Sponsors Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com Frames Magazine https://readframes.com Education Resources Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Contribute a one-time donation to the show thru Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=13Tg_YGwf58eSyhevNPHAJMlgVqhI4xqQff9jBJeGNGR7G3-GkcKVX6OuU-5ZXfLbUkRa0&country.x=US&locale.x=US You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/?hl=en
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • TCF Ep. 653 - Danielle L. and Caroline Goldstein

    TCF Ep. 653 - Danielle L. and Caroline Goldstein
    Feb 4 2026
    When photographer Danielle L. Goldstein and editor–writer Caroline Goldstein came together to create Transience, the result was a collaboration rooted in restraint, trust, and attentiveness. The book occupies the in-between—those fleeting, unresolved moments that resist easy interpretation. Danielle's photographs do not insist on meaning; instead, they invite the viewer into a space of quiet observation, where tenderness and uncertainty are allowed to coexist. Caroline Goldstein's editorial sequencing and text deepen that experience without attempting to fix it in place. Her words don't explain the images so much as they echo them, creating room for resonance rather than resolution. Together, image and text form a subtle meditation on impermanence—on how time moves through bodies, relationships, and places, leaving behind traces that are felt more than seen. Transience is a reminder that photography doesn't need to be declarative to be powerful; sometimes its greatest strength lies in suggestion, subtlety, and trust in the viewer. Resources: Danielle L. Goldstein https://daniellelgoldstein.com/home.html Caroline Goldstein https://carolinegoldstein.com Transience https://www.schiltpublishing.com/shop/books/new-releases/transience/ Altadena Photographers https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/ Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello Timeline: Los Angeles A guided photographic exploration of Los Angeles that encourages participants to engage deeply with place, history, and personal narrative. https://lacphoto.org/events/timeline-los-angeles-with-ibarionex-perello/ Japan Spring Workshop 2026 An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth. https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan X-Pedition Hanoi A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam. https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/perello-familys-journey-to-re-establish-our-life Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe eBook Purchases https://www.ibarionex.net/ebooks Websites The Candid Frame Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe?fan_landing=true&view_as=public The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=70VXjjF-1j_uhK8y0_nfvUK79_R1EWWuCTO2DX5ZOaTOR6yzhL6IgkthBiiitoipmDH23zLzPSIIlLhZ Sponsors Charcoal Book Club https://charcoalbookclub.com Frames Magazine https://readframes.com Education Resources Momenta Photographic Workshops https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/ Candid Frame Resources The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog http://ibarionex.substack.com/welcome Contribute a one-time donation to the show thru Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting https://www.patreon.com/thecandidframe or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=13Tg_YGwf58eSyhevNPHAJMlgVqhI4xqQff9jBJeGNGR7G3-GkcKVX6OuU-5ZXfLbUkRa0&country.x=US&locale.x=US You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram and Twitter
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    55 mins
  • TCF Ep. 652 - Amani Willett

    TCF Ep. 652 - Amani Willett
    Jan 13 2026

    When photographer Amani Willett turns his attention to American life, he does so with a quiet precision that reveals both its poetry and its contradictions. Working primarily in black and white, Amani's photographs explore themes of history, memory, race, and belonging—often focusing on overlooked spaces and moments that carry deep cultural resonance. His work invites viewers to slow down and consider how the past lingers in the present, shaping both personal and collective identity.

    That approach has defined a career rooted in long-term observation and thoughtful storytelling. Whether photographing landscapes marked by historical trauma or everyday scenes charged with social meaning, Amani resists easy narratives. Instead, he creates photographs that ask questions rather than offer answers—encouraging reflection on what it means to inhabit America now, and how photography can serve as a tool for inquiry, witness, and understanding.

    Resources:

    Amani Willett
    https://www.amaniwillett.com

    Altadena Photographers
    https://www.altadenaphotographers.org/

    Workshops & Upcoming Education with Ibarionex Perello

    Los Angeles Center of Photography
    Timeline: Los Angeles
    A guided photographic exploration of Los Angeles that encourages participants to engage deeply with place, history, and personal narrative.
    https://lacphoto.org/events/timeline-los-angeles-with-ibarionex-perello/

    Nobechi Creative
    Japan Spring Workshop 2026
    An immersive photographic and cultural experience in Japan, focused on visual storytelling, observation, and creative growth.
    https://www.nobechicreative.com/ibarionex-perello-spring-workshop-2026-japan

    f8 Photographic Workshops
    X-Pedition Hanoi
    A destination workshop centered on street photography, culture, and daily life in Hanoi, Vietnam.
    https://www.f8photographicworkshops.com/x-pedition-hanoi

    Support Ibarionex & The Candid Frame

    GoFundMe

    BuyMeaCoffee

    eBook Purchases

    Websites

    The Candid Frame Patreon Page

    The Candid Frame PayPal Contribution Link

    Sponsors

    Charcoal Book Club
    https://charcoalbookclub.com

    Frames Magazine
    https://readframes.com

    Education Resources:

    Momenta Photographic Workshops
    https://momentaworkshops.com/workshops/

    Candid Frame Resources

    The Candid Frame Newsletter & Substack Blog

    Contribute a one-time donation to the show thru Buy Me a Coffee

    https://buymeacoffee.com/thecandidframe

    Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting patreon.com/thecandidframe or the website and clicking on the Patreon button.

    You can also provide a one-time donation via PayPal.

    You can follow Ibarionex on Instagram and Twitter.
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    53 mins