I am delighted to welcome my next guest, Photographer, and Director Kurt Iswarienko. Kurt is an accomplished Portrait and Fashion photographer. His photographs have appeared in such publications as GQ, Interview, W, ESPN, Esquire, and Flaunt Magazine, to name a few. His portraits include the likes of; Jessica Lange, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Scott Eastwood, Susan Sarandon, Samuel L. Jackson, Harrison Ford, Charlize Theron, Drew Brees, and Leo Messi amongst many others.

He has also directed many projects including work for; Netflix, Amazon, NatGeo, Uniqlo, NetJets, and Este Lauder. His documentaries include; BRAVO GIORGIO which honored Mr. Armani’s 40th anniversary dressing Hollywood’s leading men and most recently completed a project for Chanel & MoMA on Film preservation.

Kurt and I will speak about his shooting “Far Away, so close". His process for shooting "virtually". We discuss his new film on Film Preservation, a must-see!

We talk about taking the positive from 2020. Today we also converse about his beginnings, his many moves and his passion for Argentina, and how that city sparked his creativity. 

Did you know he is a Pilot? What do you think his nickname is for a Pentax 6 x7? Or what was it like working on the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean"? 

You will hear about his first assignment, most memorable photoshoot, how he got started, and why he values fashion stylists. Iswarienko has worn many hats, and you'll discover how it all led to where he is now.

We speak about Kurt finding his "Director voice" so that he could "tell stories in motion".

I don't want to give this episode away, take a listen to this honest and insightful conversation. Be inspired!


Kurt's website:
https://www.kurtiswarienko.com