CAPTURING THE INTERNET

VOL 1 // NEW YORK CITY

Capturing The Internet sets out to photograph the magnetic personalities that have used the world wide web to share their ideas, build communities of loyal fans, and shape culture from the inside out. In each episode we partner with a talented photographer to explore who these modern celebrities are, their styles, their stories, and their ambitions yet to be realized... all while taking their picture. Think of it as a video yearbook of the internet.

Aaron Hansen 11/22/21 Aaron Hansen 11/22/21

MONARIS & DENNY BALMACEDA

Is our success “self-made” or does community & fate decide our paths? In this episode of Capturing The Internet, we introduce you to Denny Balmaceda, a creative who's carved out a unique career from his eclectic experiences, and Paola Franqui, also known as Monaris, a world-traveling photographer who's built a dedicated fanbase online with modern tools and a lot of passion.

Aaron Hansen 11/8/21 Aaron Hansen 11/8/21

MEYHEM LAUREN & NICK G

Image is everything, especially in the social media era. In this episode of Capturing The Internet, we paired rapper, chef, and personality Meyhem Lauren with Queen’s native, photographer, & sneaker collector Nick Girlando to take a look at taste-making, inspiration, vintage clothing & the authentic subcultures connected around the world by the internet.

Aaron Hansen 10/25/21 Aaron Hansen 10/25/21

JOELLE BOUCHARD & GENE SMIRNOV

In this episode of CAPTURING THE INTERNET Joelle Bouchard & portrait photographer Gene Smirnov link up at her Philly teenage stomping grounds to explore the roots of her inspiration, the connection between memes, photography & art on the internet. Explore how the art of digital creators can be a powerfully honest, far-reaching, and often scathing reflection of the culture around us.

Aaron Hansen 10/11/21 Aaron Hansen 10/11/21

MATTHEW SILVER & MEL D. COLE

Every artist wants their work seen. But do online views help them spread their message or corrupt their intentions? In this episode of Capturing The Internet. We follow celebrated documentary photographer, Mel D. Cole. And a staple of the street performance world, Matthew Silver to find out.

Aaron Hansen 9/21/21 Aaron Hansen 9/21/21

ANDREW REA & MARK SELIGER

What defines 'celebrity' in 2021? Is a self made youtube star with millions of subscribers, famous? Do the traditional gatekeepers still matter? And what is the true cost of success in the era of social media? We answer that question and more as we pair world renowned photographer Mark Seliger with Binging With Babish creator Andrew Rea on this episode of Capturing the Internet.

Aaron Hansen 9/14/21 Aaron Hansen 9/14/21

DAREN & AVA + NATASHA

If we quit our jobs, follow our creative passions, and create the world we want to live in on social media, does that world become real?

Aaron Hansen 4/24/19 Aaron Hansen 4/24/19

BIYDIY RECORDS & MEL D. COLE

BIYDIY & Mel may be from different generations, but they are all Renaissance men of the internet, creating a broad range of art they want to make and trusting their audience will follow them.