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The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

TCF Ep. 621 - Chris Gampat

The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Ibarionex R. Perello

Cameras, Art, Photoshop, Visual Arts, Career, Interviews, Photographers, Arts, Photography, Photo, Digital

4.8749 Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. He's the author of various product guides, educational pieces, product reviews, and interviews with photographers. He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind. Resources The Phoblographer Chris Gampat Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Contribute a one-time donation to the show thru . Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort.  You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .

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0:00.0

This episode of The Candor Frame is brought to you by the Chalkhole Book Club. Their carefully curated selections reflects the best in contemporary photography and all for a reasonable price.

0:23.7

And they are delivered directly to your doorstep each month.

0:26.8

They offer free shipping to the U.S., Canada, and the UK.

0:28.6

It's subsidized elsewhere.

0:32.2

It's a great way to begin or expand your photo library.

0:35.4

Join the club at Charcoalbookbookclub.com today, and remember to use the promo code, The Candid Frame,

0:39.2

at checkout.

0:43.6

You shouldn't be surprised that some people who practice photography live with varying degrees

0:49.2

of blindness.

0:50.9

As unlikely as it might seem at first blush, there are countless examples of photographers whose

0:56.5

eyesight falls short of 2020, but who still managed to enjoy a creative life that involves

1:02.6

making photographs. Chris Campett is one of them. Many of you know him from his work as the founder

1:08.5

of the phobographer website, a news blog dedicated

1:12.2

to all things photography.

1:14.3

Despite his visual challenges, he has succeeded in creating a unique presence in photography.

1:19.9

Though I've known Chris virtually for a while, I wasn't aware of his issues with his vision

1:24.5

until recently.

1:25.9

And when I did, I reached out to him to learn more about his journey.

1:29.7

I hope his story helps provide insight to the many people who don't allow a disability

1:34.5

to deter them from practicing their passion. This is IbarianX and welcome back to the Candid Frame.

1:46.6

It was great seeing you in New York.

1:49.6

That was the first time I met you in person, too.

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