Episode 22: Cultural Portrait Photographer and Podcast Host Matt Jacob

Matt Jacob is a renowned photographer and podcast host. His journey began with a humble disposable camera and dreams of soaring through the skies. But a battle with cancer radically transformed his outlook, igniting a fierce passion for capturing life's fleeting moments through his lens. His work goes beyond creating stunning images; it's about weaving powerful stories that deeply connect with a wide array of audiences.

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Episode 21: Host, Producer and Performer Gemma Smith AKA Gemma Stone

On-camera host, live event producer, emcee, burlesque performer and voice actor, Gemma Stone aka Gemma Smith shares how she seamlessly combines and balances her different passions in a fun and entertaining way! Don’t forget to checkout her cat-themed variety show Catbaret and a reality TV-themed burlesque show Reali-Tease!

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Episode 10: Theik Smith is Passionate About Light (Part 2)

Photographer and fellow light shaper, Brooklyn-based photographer Theik Smith is our next very special guest. He shares how he stumbled into photography via his experience in fight choreography. His experience in movement also lends itself to his model coaching. We discuss his favorite photo of Stephanie Seymour and Marcus Schenkenberg by Richard Avedon and my favorite photos of his.

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Theik’s pick

Photo by Richard Avedon

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el Jong’s pick #1

Sarah Hartshorne by Theik Smith


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el Jong’s pick #2

Dana by Theik Smith

Episode 9: Theik Smith is Passionate About Light (Part 1)

Part 1 of my conversation with photographer and fellow light shaper, Brooklyn-based photographer Theik Smith is our next very special guest. He shares how he stumbled into photography via his experience in fight choreography. His experience in movement also lends itself to his model coaching. In part 2, we discuss his favorite photo of Stephanie Seymour and Marcus Schenkenberg by Richard Avedon and my favorite photos of his.

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Bonus Episode 1: Photography ASMR (Featuring Puss-N-Boots)

71 photography terms spoken by burlesque performer and professional naked person, Puss-N-Boots.

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Episode 8: Puss-N-Boots Rocks Hard Naked

The cat that comes when you call, Puss-N-Boots joins us to share her process of being this glitter-wearin’, burlesque dancin’ superstar! We discuss her favorite photos of Marilyn Monroe, her family and her trips, and my favorite photo of her (credit: el Jong).

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el Jong’s pick

Photo by el Jong

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Puss-N-Boots pick #1

Photo by Philippe Halsman

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Puss-N-Boots pick #2

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Puss-N-Boots pick #3


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Episode 6: Steph Babirak Tends to Veer Towards the Darker Side

She is both a classical and contemporary musician performing professionally with orchestras, chamber groups and even major label artists like the Joy Formidable, Andra Day and the immutable Adele. She has graced hallowed venues such as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Terminal 5 to name a few. She has also been written about by the Huffington Post, being described as "seraphic" and "a lovely harpist". We discuss her favorite photos (credit: Greg Baubeau and el Jong) and my favorite photo of her (credit: Greg Baubeau).

el Jong’s pick #1

Photo by Gregory BauBeau

Steph’s pick #2

Photo by el Jong

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Steph’s pick #1

Photo by Gregory Baubeau

Episode 3 : Melody Jane (Wants to be the Face of the Diva Cup)

Melody Jane is an actress, singer, dancer, and neo-burlesque artist based in New York City. She is also a writer, author, yoga practitioner and meditation teacher. We talk all of her amazing talents and projects, her amazing grandma, and how we are all just energy. We discuss her favorite photo of herself (credit: Mark X. Hopkins) and my favorite photos of her (credit: Ben Trivett, James Andrew Ridley).

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Ms. Jane’s pick

Photo by Mark X. Hopkins

el Jong’s pick #1

Photo by Ben Trivett

el Jong’s pick #2

Photo by James Andrew Ridley

el Jong’s pick #3

Photo by Ben Trivett

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Episode 2 : Petite Renard (Doesn't Care What Stage It Is)

Petite Renard is a New York city based burlesque performer and model, with a flair for the silly and dramatic. We talk about the struggles of balancing a day job with her passions, the biases of Broadway, Farscape and video games. We discuss her favorite photo of herself (credit: Luke Ratray) and my favorite photo of her (by me).

Petite’s pick

Photo by Luke Ratray

el Jong’s pick

Photo by el Jong

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