On The Radio

On the radio
(oh oh oh)
On the radio
On the radio - uh oh
On the radio - uh oh
On the radio - uh oh
On the radio
-- Regina Spektor

The rules were simple:

Leave your coffee outside
And don't say any cuss words.

A huge thanks to WMNF DJ JoEllen Schilke, who invited me to be on her radio show "Art in your Ear" to talk about photography. JoEllen has this amazing energy and ability to make you feel comfortable in her presence. Plus she did her homework, and asked some really thoughtful questions. A much as I stressed about the public speaking aspect of it (and probably had a look of horror on my face the entire time!), it was actually a lot of fun, and in retrospect quite an honor to have someone want to talk to you about what you love. Let's chalk this one up to an interesting new experience... hopefully not sounding like a complete dork... and remembering to give the St. Pete Times photo staff a shout out.

There are actually two things I would have liked to have touched on, but nerves and the flow of conversation got the best of me. When she was talking being from Tampa, I really wished I could have stressed how I can't think of a better place to be a photojournalist. Florida has so much to offer as far as nice light, diversity and a wealth of visuals. I really do love it here.

And somewhere in there, I should have said how lucky I am. Not only to have the best job in the world... to be at a good newspaper that respects photography... but also to look around at my circle of friends, and the broader photojournalism community we're in and realize how wonderful it is. Talented, empathetic, creative, inspiring. I can't imagine doing anything else, or being associated with better people.

You can listen here if you're so inclined. The interview starts about 35 minutes in.