23 episodes
Retro Foto Film Al Thelin
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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Learn the stories behind the photos with Photographer and Photo Conservator Al Thelin. A true Renaissance man, who shows his greatness in his work from black & white to digital. Grab your favorite darkroom snack and enjoy a historical journey through photos and stories. Everything from Mountain Man Rendezvous, Civil War, Revolutionary war, cowboy life, and today.
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Lincoln Funeral Reenactment
Al shares his crazy adventure getting to Chicago to take photos of Lincoln's Funeral Reenactment in 1996.
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Custer's Last Stand
Al shares his photography adventure on the battlefield up close and personal.
For years he was traveling to Hardin Montana to photograph the reenactment of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry as they charged into battle against Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians. -
Sit Down with Ansel Adams
Al sits down with Ansel Adams during a book signing to get direction on his future in photography.
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Leo the Bead Man
Listen as Al shares the story of Leo one of the top bead professionals. He can tell you what a bead cost, where it was made and how it was made. Learn about Leo's story.
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The Photographer and The Muse
Listen to the story behind the photograph of Tisha, the great Muse. "I am the keeper of this young woman's dreams while she was a muse".
Also find out why Al takes photos in the latest episode of the Retro Foto Film Podcast. -
The University of Utah Newspaper in 1970
Al shares his time working at the University of Utah newspaper in the 1970's and what made it so special. He also shares his run-in with NASA and how cheap they can really be.
Customer Reviews
See you later
Al - I love listening to your podcasts. It’s like you’re still here, even though I know you aren’t. Thank you so much for creating these - I’m reliving the Eastern Europe trip. One of the highlights of my life!! From your voice it feels like only a few days since we were there, rather than 20+ years. These memories bring immense joy. My sadness lies in knowing we can never retrace our steps together. I love you dear friend. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later (just hope it’s a long while, have more to do here) 😘
Wow
I love hearing these stories, but hearing them in this way really draws a point to how amazing he truly is. I can’t wait to hear more and the fact that he has been doing this all through film and you never know what you caught until the film is processed is something that photographers today will never know.
Great stories from yesteryear
It’s awesome to hear all the stories behind each of his photographs and get a glimpse into the past. Excellent story teller.