FRAMES Photography Podcast with Oliver Farshi

In today’s episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Oliver Farshi, a Brooklyn-based photographer exploring intimate, transitional moments in human life.

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Oliver Farshi is a British-born, Brooklyn-based documentary photographer whose work focuses on the emotional texture of transitional moments in people’s lives. His photography is grounded in close personal connection, often exploring themes of mortality, care, and vulnerability. Through a quiet, observational lens, Farshi captures the subtleties of human presence—moments that are easily overlooked but deeply revealing. His images are intimate without being intrusive, offering a respectful space for reflection on the complexity of being alive.

One of his most recognized projects, A Place to Die, follows the experience of individuals in end-of-life care, earning critical acclaim for its honesty and depth. Farshi’s approach is marked by patience and sensitivity, allowing his subjects to simply be. His work has been exhibited internationally and resonates with viewers for its emotional clarity and quiet power. Whether photographing in hospitals, homes, or everyday spaces, Farshi’s visual storytelling invites us to witness—and feel—the unspoken moments that shape us.

View from the deathbed, A Place To Die, WA, USA Winter 2024
Chris Panayiotou, owner of Gee Whiz Diner across from the new Hobby Lobby in Manhattan, welcomes the addition of a new business. “If you take a walk up Chambers Street, you’re going to see a lot of vacant spots. Some have been empty since 2020, it’s crazy.”
Charlotte Kullen at her apartment in The Rutherford with Sofia her service dog (The Rutherford, Manhattan, NY, February 2025)

OLIVER FARSHI

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Comments (3):

  1. rajue

    June 15, 2025 at 20:48

    I only recently stumbled across this podcast, but it’s already one of my absolute favorites. Olsen’s enthusiasm, openness and sensitivity make every episode special. Thank you so much. Please keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Tomasz

      June 16, 2025 at 11:14

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. asha

    June 26, 2025 at 12:19

    Consent, consent, consent, consent, consent, consent, consent…

    Reply

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