Leo the Bead Man

Al shares his crazy adventure getting to Chicago to take photos of Lincoln's Funeral Reenactment in 1996.

Al shares his photography adventure on the battlefield up close and personal. For years he was traveling to Hardin Montana to photograph the reenactment of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry as they charged into battle against Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians.

Al sits down with Ansel Adams during a book signing to get direction on his future in photography.

Listen as Al shares the story of Leo one of the top bead professionals. He can tell you what a bead cost, where it was made and how it was made. Learn about Leo's story.

Listen to the story behind the photograph of Tisha, the great Muse. "I am the keeper of this young woman's dreams while she was a muse". Also find out why Al takes photos in the latest episode of the Retro Foto Film Podcast.

Al shares his time working at the University of Utah newspaper in the 1970's and what made it so special. He also shares his run-in with NASA and how cheap they can really be.

Learn about the civil war remembrance story in Clinton Georgia.

Everyone needs a place to get away. Here is my place in Springfield, Idaho. Let me tell you the secret to getting rid of stress. #1 - Good food, #2 - a fire, #3 - good company. The memories made here will never be forgotten. Hear the stories about my special place and a little skunk who received a vikings funeral.

Why do you take photos? I asked myself this in January of 1972 after my first news photography gig where I was assigned to take photos of a plane crash in Wells, Nevada. What I saw has never left me since. This horrific experience was something you need to hear.

We have taken a mini series of 7 episodes to share our journey through Europe with myself and 25 students. This is the final episode. Can't wait to share many more photography adventures with you.