TCF Ep. 616 - Rachelle Steele

01/05/24 • 68 min

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The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Rachelle Steele is a Master Photographer based out of Northern California. She is most known for dynamic black and white environmental portraiture and her ability to fill a single frame with design elements of intense storytelling and passionate compositions. Her unique background brings depth and power to her images, communicating something from the eye, heart, and mind. After 9 years in the US Navy, Rachelle circled back to her original love and has been pursuing black and white photography ever since. On the eternal quest for the human spirit, she is most alive behind the lens. Earning both her BFA and MA from the Academy of Art University, her works have been exhibited near and far including Rome, Kathmandu, Morocco, John Wayne Airport, Bowers Museum, and The International Photography Hall of Fame. As an Eddie Adams XXXIII Alumni, Rachelle had the honor of winning the Herman P. Wall Memorial Award for her series “Drifter”. Having been awarded the title of “International Portrait Photographer of the Year, Top 101” for 2021, 22, and 23 has allowed Rachelle to dive even deeper into her dreams and goals as she quests for adventure and conversations with the unknown viewer. Resources Rachelle Steele Academy of Art University Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Santa Fe Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .

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TCF Ep. 615 - Joel Meyerowitz

Joel Meyerowtiz is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions in museums and galleries worldwide. Celebrated as a pioneer of color photography, he is a two-time Guggenheim Fellow, a recipient of both the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities awards and The Royal Society’s Centenary Medal. He has published over 53 books. His latest release is titled. The Pleasure of Seeing Resources Joel Meyerowitz Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Santa Fe Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .

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TCF Ep. 617 - Robbie Quinn

Robbie Quinn is an award-winning, New York–based commercial photographer specializing in environmental portraits. His work, which has brought him to more than a dozen countries, speaks to current issues, including race, immigration, gender identity, and sexual orientation, with an emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion. In a world where stores, clothes, and trends have become increasingly standardized, fashion is one of the most powerful ways to explore and express our personalities, identities, and individuality. For years, renowned photographer Robbie Quinn has encountered style rebels and bold expressionists on the streets of NYC and the world’s largest cities, stopping them for impromptu photoshoots and testimonials. He’s even named these eccentric lovers of style Street Unicorns. In the pages of Street Unicorns, Quinn shares the portraits, viewpoints, and aspirations of more than 250 Street Unicorns, hoping to inspire readers to rediscover the most authentic parts of themselves. Resources Robbie Quinn Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .