Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton Podcast Advertising - Audience, Sponsors & Contact

Overview

Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-Dalton offers an intimate and professional exploration into the world of photography and related visual arts. Hosted by Michael Chovan-Dalton, the podcast features in-depth interviews with photographers, often recorded at prestigious industry events like the Chico Review. Listeners gain direct access to artists' creative processes, personal stories behind their work, and insights into the professional journey of building a career in photography. The show delves into topics such as photobook creation, portfolio reviews, and navigating the art market, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring and established photographers, art students, and enthusiasts interested in the business and educational aspects of the visual arts. It provides a unique platform for understanding contemporary photographic practices and the industry landscape.

Show Impressions

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Est. Total Impressions

1,007

Est. Podcast Downloads

860

Av. Youtube Views

147

Instagram

1k

YouTubers Subscribers

252

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 1K audience size, runs 100% host read ads and promotes 98% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Creator Influence

Michael Chovan-Dalton

Michael Chovan-Dalton operates at the intersection of academic photography and digital media as a producer and host of the Real Photo Show and the PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf podcast. Drawing on his experience as a Professor and Coordinator of the Photography and Digital Media program at Mercer County Community College, he facilitates deep dives into the technical and emotional nuances of image-making. He explores the medium through recurring segments such as Two Photos That Changed Me, where established artists analyze pivotal visual influences. Chovan-Dalton maintains a collaborative partnership with the JKC Gallery, hosting the live event series Photo Show Live to bridge the gap between physical exhibitions and digital arts discourse. His recent production, the Frame/Sequence panel talk, gathered artists to discuss themes of motherhood and caregiving, demonstrating his commitment to elevating contemporary photography beyond gear-focused conversation into a serious study of historical and personal narratives.

Age: 56 years
Nationality: American
Education: MFA, Hartford Art School

Age: 56 years
Nationality: American
Education: MFA, Hartford Art School

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Demographics

Location

Fans by country:

United States 88%

Canada 4%

United Kingdom 3%

Germany 3%

Australia 2%

Age Distribution

18-24

12.0%

25-34

28.0%

35-44

26.0%

45-54

18.0%

55-64

11.0%

65+

5.0%

Income Brackets

$10k-20k

4.0%

$20k-30k

7.0%

$30k-40k

9.0%

$40k-50k

11.0%

$50k-60k

13.0%

$60k-70k

12.0%

$70k-80k

11.0%

$80k-90k

10.0%

$90k-100k

9.0%

$100k-150k

8.0%

$150k-200k

4.0%

$200k+

2.0%

Gender

Male · 58.0%

Male58.0%
Female37.0%
Other5.0%

Education

Bachelor's

42.0%

Graduate

28.0%

High School

18.0%

Post Graduate

12.0%

Occupation

Professional

32.0%

Student

18.0%

Management

14.0%

Other

13.0%

Sales

12.0%

Technical

11.0%

Family Status

Single · 42.0%

Single42.0%
Married35.0%
Parents23.0%

Ethnicity

White

68.0%

Hispanic

14.0%

Black

11.0%

Asian

7.0%

Engagement Style

Active listener

46.0%

Background listener

32.0%

Binge listener

22.0%

Language

English

94.0%

Spanish

4.0%

French

2.0%

Religion

Christianity · 52.0%

Christianity52.0%
Non-Religious48.0%

Brand Safety

Overall content risk rate

Low risk

35.0%

Risk breakdown

Share of content flagged by category

Explicit Language28.0%
Political Content5.0%
Violence2.0%

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