#72 David Burnett: Capturing History and Inspiring Stories in Photography

In this episode, Pierre welcomes legendary photojournalist David Burnett, known for covering pivotal events such as the Vietnam War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the Iranian Revolution. Burnett shares engaging stories about his experiences, including the challenges of delivering film for publication and the evolution of media over the years. The discussion highlights his views on the shift in photography with the rise of digital media, the significance of inspiration in his recent projects on elderly athletes, and his reflections on notable portraits like the historic meeting between Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan. This engaging episode not only covers his career challenges and strategies but also provides insights into the creativity and determination that drive photographers despite evolving industry landscapes.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

00:23 David Burnett's Iconic Work

00:55 The Evolution of Photojournalism

01:43 Challenges of Film Photography

14:11 The Shift to Digital Photography

16:43 Inspiration from Senior Athletes

24:25 Memorable Portraits and Patience

30:07 Conclusion and Reflections

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Prince McClinton is the CEO of Art of Visuals, a media company that produces content and strategy for brands and businesses across the globe. He uses his creativity and experience to transform chaos into content and deliver value to the clients he works with.

Art of Visuals has more than 1.9 million followers on Instagram, and has collaborated with some of the largest brands on the planet.

In this episode, Prince gets into his own hero’s journey, how to position and price your services, his optimistic pessimistic view of AI invading professions, and how to maintain and monitor energy behind a protective moat.

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Manny Ortiz is a Chicago-based portrait photographer who inspired millions around the world. He became passionate about photography when his wife became pregnant with their first child. He then quickly taught himself photography while working as a police officer, and soon earned enough traction to pursue his passion full-time.

Not only is Manny is followed on YouTube by more than 675,000 people and 250,000 on Instagram but he also has co-created his own photography lighting equipment a beauty-dish with Westcott.

▷ Full show notes on https://pierretlambert.com/2023/02/10/manny-ortiz-podcast/

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