Reclaiming a Natural Landscape, with Jade Doskow & Cal Flyn

Reclaiming a Natural Landscape, with Jade Doskow & Cal Flyn

Author: B&H Photo & Video November 21, 2024 Duration: 1:15:17

What is the role of landscape photography in a post-industrial world?

In today's podcast, we consider some possibilities in a chat with Jade Doskow, current photographer in residence for Staten Island's Freshkills Park, and Cal Flyn author of the book Islands of Abandonment.

Above image: © Jade Doskow

While our two guests work in different disciplines, which leads to divergent approaches to the pictures they make, their shared purpose tells similar stories.

Among the topics we discuss are a distinction between romantic landscapes of the past and a more ambivalent attitude to the subject today, and a photographer's responsibility to make pictures that go beyond merely decorative intent. You'll also discover how dedication to a fine art passion project can lead to career advancement through paid assignments.

Join us for this fascinating discussion about recording the gradual process between post-industrial decay and engineered regeneration, or other states of rewilding

Guests: Jade Doskow & Cal Flyn

For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/reclaiming-a-natural-landscape-with-jade-doskow-cal-flyn

Stay Connected:

Jade Doskow Website: https://jadedoskowphotography.com/ 
Jade Doskow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_doskow/
Jade Doskow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jade.doskow/
Jade Doskow at Freshkills Park: https://freshkillspark.org/os-art/jadedoskow
Jade Doskow Lost Utopias Documentary: https://www.philipshane.com/lost-utopias
Jade Doskow Urban Omnibus Project: https://urbanomnibus.net/2022/11/extra-terrestrial

Cal Flyn Website: https://www.calflyn.com/
Cal Flyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calflyn/
Cal Flyn Linktree: https://linktr.ee/calflyn
Cal Flyn Islands of Abandonment: https://linktr.ee/IslandsofAbandonment


There's a conversation happening about photography that goes far beyond the latest camera review, and you can find it on the B&H Photography Podcast. Hosted by the team at B&H Photo & Video, this series sits down with a wide range of insightful and genuinely entertaining guests from across the photographic world. Every other week, these discussions delve into the practical realities of gear and technique, but they also wander into the richer territory of visual history, the surprising science behind an image, and the personal philosophies that drive artistic expression. What you'll hear feels less like a formal interview and more like eavesdropping on a passionate chat between experts, unpacking the ideas that actually matter to anyone making pictures today. Whether you're a seasoned professional curious about a colleague's process or an enthusiastic amateur looking to deepen your understanding, this podcast provides a thoughtful, accessible space to explore the entire ecosystem of photography. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds you why you picked up a camera in the first place, while giving you the concrete knowledge to use it better tomorrow. Tune in for a fresh perspective that connects the technical dots with the creative spark.
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