The Masters Docuseries

Introducing THE MASTERS, a new docuseries presented by Adorama TV

Step into the studio with some of the world’s most accomplished photographers. They’re sharing the unique methods, mediums, and tools they use as they push themselves—and the practice of photography—beyond the limits. Here’s what it takes to achieve mastery.

Episode 1: Brandon Woelfel

Brandon Woelfel : Portrait Photography | The Masters

Brandon Woelfel is a freelance photographer based in New York. Known best for his content on Instagram, Brandon has a specific aesthetic throughout his work that can be identified anywhere. He often incorporates brightly colored hues and neon lighting that provide a result all his own. You can find his work on Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube @brandonwoelfel.

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Episode 2: Jessica Hirsch

Jessica Hirsch : Food Photography | The Masters

Jessica is the creator and CEO of CheatDayEats. A lifestyle brand and digital media company focused on Food, Travel, and Fitness. As an entrepreneur and member of the prestigious Sony Alpha Collective team, she utilizes her professional photography and videography skills to help brands, businesses, destinations, and more grow along with her own channels.

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Episode 3: Nate Luebbe

Nate Luebbe : Adventure Photography | The Masters

I started with photography as a way to catalog my experiences outdoors. For me, it was a way to live in the moment. Standing on a summit watching the sun fade beyond the horizon, and the stars slowly emerge from the inky blackness consumes you on a level that's nearly indescribable. Taking those feelings and attempting to freeze them into a single still frame is an incredible challenge, and a way that I've found truly motivates me to get out and experience the world.

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Episode 4: Jason Peterson

Jason Peterson : PhotoGRAPHIC | The Masters

Jason M. Peterson is an American photographer and creative director. A master of black and white street photography. Drawing inspiration from urban landscape and the human condition within it, Jason manages to capture moments that are sharp in clarity and alluring in contrast. Negative space is used effortlessly and the faceless subjects flow perfectly in each image. Influenced by iconic photographers of the past, Jason creates smooth and powerful compositions that breed a dark and mysterious graphic fantasy. His work has appeared in galleries and publications around the world.

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Episode 5: Dan Marker-Moore

Dan Marker-Moore : Timelapses | The Masters

Dan Marker-Moore is primarily a photographer, yet often a cinematographer, producer, director, creative, as well as a social influencer. For the past decade, he was working as an animator/motion graphics artist on commercials. In 2010, he moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, California. It was around this time that he began to get serious about photography and taking pictures with purpose. Passions include Cityscapes, Landscapes, Time Slices, GiFs and Payphones. He shoots most of his photos with his Sony A7RIII and A9, and is a proud member of the Sony Alpha Collective.

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Episode 6: Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler: Fashion Photography | The Masters

Fashion and beauty photographer Lindsay Adler has risen to the top of her industry as both a photographer and educator. Based in New York City, her fashion editorials have appeared in numerous publications including Marie Claire, Numero, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. As a photographic educator, she is one of the most sought-after speakers internationally. Lindsay enjoys teaching on the industry's largest platforms and most prestigious events. She has worked with some of the top brands in the photographic and related industries including Canon, Adobe, and Profoto. Her client list features a range of NBC, Grey, Edelman, Pat McGrath Labs, Morphe, Saatchi & Saatchi, and more.

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Episode 7: Jed Jacobsohn

Jed Jacobsohn : Sports Photography | The Masters

Whether it is at a sold-out event or one on one with an athlete, Jed Jacobsohn has a diverse range of experience in creating iconic, quality sports photography for both commercial and editorial clients. Jed Jacobsohn is a photographer and visual storyteller. His work has appeared in major publications around the world, including the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and Time magazine as well as for commercial clients such as Nike, Unilever, and Apple. His work has been awarded top prizes in many prestigious contests such as World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year. When he’s not dodging athletes either on set or at the stadium, he’s most likely teaching his two kids how to throw a two-seam fastball. He’s based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Episode 8: Gabriele Galimberti

Gabriele Galimberti : Photojournalism | The Masters

Gabriele Galimberti, born in 1977, is an Italian photographer who frequently lives on airplanes, and occasionally in Val di Chiana (Tuscany), where he was born and raised. He has spent the last few years working on long-term documentary photography projects around the world, some of which have become books, such as Toy Stories, In Her Kitchen, My Couch Is Your Couch, The Heavens, and The Ameriguns.

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Episode 9: Eric Rubens

Eric Rubens : Lifestyle Photography | The Masters

Eric Rubens is a Southern California-based photographer/videographer who enjoys traveling the world. He's built an audience of over 470,000 followers on his Instagram channel @erubes1 along with hundreds of thousands of followers across his other social channels. He loves traveling this beautiful world, meeting new people, and the experience of living every day like it's your last! A member of Sony’s Alpha Imaging Collective and works closely with their team on camera products and launches. He's available for travel, lifestyle, portrait, or general consulting.

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Episode 10: Joe McNally

Joe McNally : Storytelling Photography | The Masters

Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose career has spanned 30 years and included assignments in over 50 countries. He has shot cover stories for TIME, Newsweek, Fortune, New York, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and Men's Journal. He has been at various times in his career a contract photographer for Sports Illustrated, a staff photographer at LIFE, and currently, an ongoing 23-year contributor to National Geographic, shooting numerous cover stories for those publications.

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