Episode 9 - Todd Olszewski - Baltimore Orioles Team Photographer

Burke Seim is the owner of Service Photo based in Baltimore, Maryland. He and podcast host Mitch Stringer discuss Burke's start in the camera business and how the retail industry has changed as technology has evolved along with our buying habits. Being the only camera store in the entire state, Service Photo remains a beacon in the local photographic community and the conversation sheds light on how the photographic landscape has changed over the last three decades.

Baltimore Orioles team photographer Todd Olszewski talks with podcast host Mitch Stringer about his role with the team and providing images for sales, marketing and social media. Over the years, team photography has evolved from making stills for promotions to time sensitive photos and video in real-time for the team's social media platforms. Todd discusses his origins as a photographer and the skills and processes he uses each game to achieve consistently excellent work.

Rob Carr is the Director of Sport Content Americas for Getty Images. His decades long photography career began following his graduation from Eastern Kentucky University and has taken him worldwide to create storytelling sports images of the Olympics, baseball World Series and many premier events. In this episode, Rob shares his field experiences, shooting strategies and perspectives with Mitch.

Associated Press photographer and Pulitzer Prize winner Julio Cortez sits down with podcast host Mitch Stringer to discuss his journey to the United States from Mexico as a child and how he evolved into one of the most talented editorial photographers working today. View Julio’s work online at JulioCortez.com and on Instagram at @julythephotoguy.

Nationally syndicated disc jockey, photographer and author Lou Brutus shares stories of his career and experiences photographing Rock and Roll concerts backstage and in the photo pits across a decades long career. Lou and podcast host Mitch Stringer discuss how Lou’s photographic career began and how the relationships he’s built with musicians and tour staff have afforded him all access to create compelling images of bands such as The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Slipknot and more. Lou also discusses his passion for astrophotography in this not to be missed episode. Lou’s work can be seen online at LouBrutus.com and on Instagram @loubrutus.

Boudoir photographer Marco Ibanez and podcast host Mitch Stringer discuss key elements of working in this photographic specialty. Marco expands on the essentials of building trust and collaboration with his photo subjects to create compelling images that show people at their very best. See Marco’s exceptional work on the web at marcoibanezphotography.com and on Instagram @marcoibanezphoto.

Photographer Alyssa Howell and podcast host Mitch Stringer discuss her origin story and how this up-and-coming photographer has established herself shooting everything from Major League Baseball to NFL football to some of the best know bands and musicians in the country including Taylor Swift, Post Malone, John Mayer and many more. See more of Alyssa’s work on the web at ammediallc.com and on Instagram @ammedia_llc.

Join Baltimore Ravens team photographer Shawn Hubbard and podcast host Mitch Stringer as they cover the ins and outs of photographing NFL football from the sidelines. Learn about Shawn’s career and his beginnings in the craft while honing his editorial and commercial photography work. View Shawn’s work on the web at ShawnHubbardPhoto.com and on Instagram @shawn_hubbard.

Learn from Los Angeles based celebrity and commercial photographer Jeff Lipsky as he and podcast host Mitch Stringer discuss the preparation and process of photographing luminaries such as Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift, Jeff Bridges and many more. Additionally, Jeff shares tips to improve your portrait photography while sharing the evolution of his career from snowboard instructor in Colorado to one of Hollywood’s most sought-after visual storytellers. More of Jeff’s work can be enjoyed on the web at JeffLipsky.com and on Instagram at @JeffLipsky.