Adorama has just launched a docuseries on its YouTube channel, AdoramaTV, called Picture America. The electronics retailer says the series “shines a light on photographers across the nation who are passionate about their hometown.”
New episodes will be released throughout the year, said to focus on photographers “from all walks of life” as they see America through their own lens. And the good news is that you can watch the very first episode right now!
The Picture America premiere follows Nashville-based photographer Tony Shepard (@pixbyshep) as he captures Music City in black and white.
“I’m attracted to the idea of the beauty in the ordinary… if you stop and slow down, there’s actually so much more to the story,” says Tony, as he chats while a montage of the man himself at work plays in the background.
ABOVE: Watch the full episode right now
When it comes to kit, Tony’s mobile setup largely consists of the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 and Sony A7R IV, which he calls a “photography beast.”
That’s a pretty portable setup, but when Tony wants to take things to the next level, he reaches for the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition, stating: “You want something that fits in your pocket but you don’t want to feel like you are taking photos that have less quality than, y’know, what you would normally take in your regular camera.”
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I’m certainly enjoying the fly-on-the-wall nature of this first episode. It’s not just about the photography, either. I, for one, came away feeling like I knew a little bit more about Nashville, including where to find the best donuts!
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