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Negative Influence Podcast Podcast
Hosted by Justin Allen- Photographer · EN
A photography channel for people who love taking pictures almost as much as they love overthinking them.
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"Art in the Age of Algorithm with Jean Black"- Negative Influence W/ Justin Allen
Feb 1801:24:19Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Negative Influence, I’m joined by Jean Black. We talk about creativity. Not in a motivational way, just honestly, like where ideas actually come from, why making work can feel heavy sometimes, and what happens when photography turns into “content.”We get into the pressure to post, the weird space between creating and sharing, and trying to stay grounded yet memorable when everything online feels fast and disposable.It’s just a real conversation about making things and figuring it out as you go.Follow Jean!Instagram: www.instagram.com/kevertaiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjeanblack?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeanBlackkAs a reminder, I will be out of town for the photo event the next week, so no episode will be out, but come join me in Joshua Tree! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Designing Ago- Vintage Visual and the Future of Film"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Feb 1101:00:16Tap to summarizeWe sit down with Arno Peever of Vintage Visual to unpack the ideas behind AGO, the tension between automation and craft, and the responsibility that comes with building tools for analog photography. A grounded conversation about design, restraint, and why faster isn’t always better.I don’t even have an affiliate code to advertise this one, I’m doing it out of absolute love for the company! (But if you’re interested in getting one, my good buddy Ulices Del Toro has an affiliate code to help you out!)Instagram: www.instagram.com/vintagevisual.euWebsite: https://www.vintagevisual.eu This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Porsche Aremia: Staying the Path and Doing the Work"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Feb 401:46:14Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of Negative Influence, there’s a first! My real life friend Porsche Aremia stopped by the podcast to talk about the industry and all of it’s pitfalls, trying to make friends in the cold state of Michigan, and the realities of working in the photo/video world. Make sure to check it out! Instagram: www.instagram.com/shotgirlporscheWebsite: https://www.fullsendstudios.comNote: Due to a memory card failure, only Porsche’s video will be included in this week’s episode. No idea what happened, but my Sony Tough let me down again. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Who Will Fix the Cameras When the Techs Are Gone? Featuring Martin from AOK Camera"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Jan 2101:28:30Tap to summarizeMartin from AOK Camera joins the podcast to talk about how he got started in camera repair, why the industry desperately needs a new generation of techs, and what it actually means to keep aging cameras alive in a disposable digital world. We get into AI’s growing role in the digital age, where it helps, where it doesn’t, and where it might be quietly replacing more than we think. Somewhere along the way, a few conspiracy theories are invented, purely for educational purposes, of course. It’s a conversation about craft, curiosity, and resisting the idea that everything old should be replaced.Instagram: www.instagram.com/aokcameraYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@aokcameraWebsite: https://aokcamera.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aokcamera This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Breaking The Rules with Kate Hook" Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Jan 1401:47:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Kate Hook to talk about chaos, control, and creating work that refuses to apologize. We dive into souped film, embracing “mistakes” as artistic intent, and what it means to make bold photography in a boys club industry that still struggles to take women seriously. We also unpack the endless noise of social media, dealing with hate, and why pushing your work into strange, uncomfortable places might be the most honest thing you can do as an artist.Website: https://www.katehook.com/Instagram: @kateh00k TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kateh00kSubscribe on Youtube/Spotify/Apple Podcasts/Substack for more episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Two Influencers with Zero Influence: Ulices Del Toro Returns"
Jan 701:17:03Tap to summarizeUlices Del Toro and I talk about the photography gifts we got for Christmas, our ongoing mission to convince our neighbors to shoot film, and some half-serious scheming about where Negative Influence is headed next. Emmy winner, Time contributor and none of that really matters here because I made him shoot an Argus C44 and he’s mad about it. Just two friends talking photography.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deltorophotoInstagram: www.instagram.com/boundbybeauty This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Photography, Intent and The Internet with Brae Hunziker"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Dec 3101:13:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brae Hunziker and I talk about intent in photography and why it matters more than style or location. We get into the need for community, how many photographers are finding it online, and the tension between making work for yourself versus making it in public. We also dig into whether still landscape photographs can tell real stories, and what it takes for an image to move beyond being just “pretty.” It’s an honest conversation about purpose, belonging, and building meaningful work over time.YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BraeHunzikerInstagram: www.instagram.com/braehunzikerWebsite: www.braehunziker.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"An Evening with Dave Herring: Telling Stories in the Algorithm Era"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Dec 2401:11:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dave Herring and I spend the evening talking about storytelling in photography, how it’s shaped over time, tested by doubt, and often misunderstood online. We get into social media, internet trolls, and the strange pressure to perform rather than observe, alongside the quieter responsibility of documenting history and creating work that actually means something. It’s a grounded conversation about patience, conviction, and making photographs that last beyond the moment they’re posted.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidherringInstagram: www.instagram.com/daveherringWebsite: https://dave.online This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"A Thousand Faces and No Shortcuts: An Evening with France"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Dec 1701:13:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Negative Influence, I’m joined by France for a conversation about portraits, long-term ideas, and what it means to stay with the work. We talk about ongoing projects, mental health and ADHD, and the slow process of figuring out style without forcing originality.It’s a reflective discussion about patience, creative honesty, and learning how to trust your instincts over time.Insta: www.instagram.com/france_the_artistWebsite: www.brycefrance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"An Evening with Keashootsfilm: Accidental Masterpieces and Other Miracles"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Dec 1001:46:11Tap to summarizeKea Nacolatabua from @keashootsfilm stops by to chat about film photography, staying sane on the internet, and figuring out your look without turning into a tortured artist stereotype. Good laughs, good insights, good episode.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keashootsfilm/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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