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Daniel Root lives by the saying, the early bird catches the worm, explaining, “I always have woken up early, to the point that my mother warned my wife that ‘Danny always gets up with the birdies’.”
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In this week’s podcast, we take a deep dive into Root’s pre-dawn photo excursions and his multifaceted creative career in New York’s East Village. He joins Derek for an in-depth chat that takes us back to the experimental vibe of the early 80s, which gave him permission to create.
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Malike Sidibe is quite literally the original B&H Creator. As a photographer known for creating surreal and vibrant images, Malike tells Deanna about how being an ambitious high schooler with an interest in fashion moved him towards being an instrumental piece of the NYC photo community. He shares how local programs led him to getting in touch with B&H and what it took to make the leap to pro.
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Malike Sidibe Is a New York City based Photographer; he is known for creating surreal, vibrant images full of energy and creativity
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There are no second takes at the New York City Marathon. Twenty-six miles, five boroughs, and one shot at making the race count. In this week’s podcast, Paul Seibert and Alex Geiger of Back Left Media take us up in the air—hot off their 2026 coverage—to describe what it takes to plan for the story while staying ready for whatever the day throws at you.
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Along the way, they explain why a helicopter is often a better choice than a drone, especially
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James Tralie is redefining modern filmmaking. He chats with Deanna about how a young passion for Lego stop motion videos led him to be a film producer, animator, and TV Host for NASA. James describes his feature film, Cosmic Dawn, which he directed, edited, and composed, and lets us into his experience living in a server farm and conquering beat mapping.
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James Tralie is an Emmy and 10-time Webby Award-winning producer, animator, and TV host. He combines science and art to craft immersive installations, documentaries, and tv and
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Everyone knows that a cat has nine lives. But this famous proverb has a second part: “…For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays." It’s a fitting story arc for this week’s podcast with Dan Rimada and Gulce Kilkis of Bodega Cats of New York, whose local passion project has grown into something that stays: an archive, a photo book, and a push for legislation.
Above Photograph © Gulce Kilkis
Dan and Gulce’s chat with Derek tracks the Bodega Cats initiative from its start on Instagram through its growth into a
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On this very special episode, Deanna chats with filmmaker Drex Lee live from the VidCon 2026 stage. Known for his Epic 1 shot style, Drex discusses the timeline of his career with Deanna, from having a complete reset during COVID to returning filmmaking with his signature shot and working with countless major brands. Despite his continuous success, Drex shares how he is still a one-man operation.
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Drex Lee is a filmmaker that has captivated the world by inspiring upcoming and established creators with simple but effective filming.
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Dave Krugman grew up on the edge of the Internet. Emerging from college into the first wave of Instagram, he became an OG of that platform before going on to found ALLSHIPS, a culture company with a mission to prove that a creative life is possible.
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In this week’s podcast, Dave joins Derek for a wide-ranging chat that includes insights into how Instagram shattered the magazine paradigm, giving photographers greater sovereignty as artists. He also draws parallels between the public’s current fear of AI and
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Juliet Rofé works around the clock as an entrepreneur, content creator, and artist manager. Deanna hears from Juliet, also known as Girl Who Eats Art, about how the undiscovered artistic talent of a mechanical engineer has led to her consistent viral success. Juliet tells the tale of how becoming a social media manager at the age of 16 sparked into her first YouTube short, which gained 70 million views overnight.
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Juliet Rofé is an entrepreneur and content creator specializing in contemporary art and digital strategy. She manages
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For Gabriela, photography is about more than capturing a polished final image. It’s about becoming part of a place, building trust with the people around her, and recognizing the everyday moments that quietly connect our lives. In this week’s podcast, she discusses moving from commercial photography into street portraiture, learning to approach people with confidence and respect, and allowing time and genuine connection to shape her work.
Above Photograph © Gabriela Gabrielaa
Highlights from Gabriela’s candid conversation include her
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Natalie Negrotti truly does it all. On this episode, Deanna chats with Natalie to break down her whole career that has solidified her reputation as a versatile and compelling reality television figure. From unknowingly getting cast on Big Brother to most recently pushing herself to new limits, alongside her sister, on The Amazing Race, Natalie provides her insight on how being authentic leads to success.
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Natalie Negrotti is a Venezuelan-American television personality, host, and digital creator with a proven track record across
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Stephen Wilkes is an undisputed master at telling stories with images. In this week’s podcast, he pinpoints the exact moment he was given free rein to dream up an epic photo project for a major exhibition that would come to redefine photographic printing technology.
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In the year 2000, he was commissioned to capture the beauty and complexity of America at the turn of the Millennium on large format film, then transform his highly detailed film captures into immersive fine art prints using Epson’s
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On this episode, host Deanna Testa sits down with comedian, podcaster, and social media personality Joey Camasta, best known for his hit podcast It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey. They talk about shifting his career toward developing a lifestyle brand, the future of podcasts under a Hollywood system, and why honestly and consistency in your content helps grow an audience.
Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!
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Joey Camasta is a dynamic personality best known as the co-host
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For those who believe the world of elite fashion photography is not within reach—we’ve got a story for you! In this week’s podcast, we explore the career trajectory and core values fueling the rise of fashion & beauty specialist Enrique Vega.
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Hailing from a small town in Mexico, Enrique built essential skills by assisting a local wedding and event photographer, then set his sights on New York City. After knocking on the door of his sole professional contact, he worked his way from unpaid intern to first
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The time-honored saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” can quickly lose meaning in the intricate tangle of a photographer’s lifetime archive. That is unless you take a disciplined approach to organizing your photographs from the start. This essential message is woven throughout this week’s podcast with the esteemed photojournalist and filmmaker Ed Kashi.
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“You need to look at your archive from early on, even before you think you have any critical mass of material,” Ed instructs. “This is your memory, this
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New York City is often considered the center of the universe, especially for photographers and other creative types. Leaving the Big Apple after you’ve established yourself there can mean “saying goodbye to these chapters of a previous life,” according to today’s guest.
Above Photograph © Nancy Borowick
Derek’s chat with Sony Artisan Nancy Borowick on this week’s podcast is all about looking beyond the environment that launched her professional life and making pivots to balance a successful career with the responsibilities of a growing