Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.

Thank you to Tenba, Garmin, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨
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🔘 Photographer, William Vazquez
William is a humanitarian/commercial photographer based in NYC. His work has taken him around the world, from the corporate boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, to disaster areas and war zones. His artistic philosophy is to capture the beauty and the best of humanity for all to see. “Finding something ugly is easy, finding something beautiful in an ugly place is magical.”
Growing up in multicultural NYC gives William the foundation to work in any setting, whether or not he speaks the language of his subjects. William is a graduate of Parsons School of Design

🔘 Host, Seth Miranda
Seth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Sponsor thanks: Garmin and Tenba
02:42 - Introducing guest William Vasquez
03:45 - Defining NGO and humanitarian work
05:08 - Approaching documentary photography
07:07 - Building access and connection
09:17 - Adapting to a changing industry
10:42 - Launching Camera Voyages photo tours
13:03 - Teaching the “why” and ethics of photography
15:11 - Creating moments vs. grabbing shots
17:16 - The role of authenticity and film
20:31 - Audience Q&A: getting started and travel
27:05 - The importance of soft skills and relationships
33:09 - Personal journey into photography
36:38 - Travel stories and cultural exchange
40:43 - Travel logistics and gear evolution
46:07 - Favorite destinations and memorable experiences
53:59 - A near-death horseback riding story
57:07 - Vetting organizations and safety advice
59:21 - Outro

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✘ GEAR WILLIAM USED:

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera, Black
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DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Fly More Combo Plus with RC 2 Remote Controller and High Capacity Batteries
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
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DJI RS 4 Pro Combo Gimbal Stabilizer
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More of William Vazquez
Website: williamvazquez.com
Website: cameravoyages.com
Instagram: williamvazqueznyc

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