Geoff Whitman, Pearl Jam’s Tour Photographer, Talks Wine, Photos, and Family
Paris Chong interviews Geoff Whitman, Pearl Jam's new personal photographer and a wine expert from Napa. They reminisce about their past encounter at Southern Wine and how Paris used to order wine from Geoff while also working in radio and starting her art career. Geoff shares his journey from being a Pearl Jam fan to becoming their full-time tour photographer, detailing his upcoming tour schedule and the support he receives from his wife and family.
The conversation delves into Geoff's photography career, his transition from being a photographer since childhood to capturing iconic moments of Pearl Jam's "Dark Matter" tour. He discusses his plans for fine art prints and a potential book, drawing inspiration from legendary photographers like Jim Marshall and Danny Clinch. Geoff also touches on his wine ventures, including his consulting work and the "Ledbetter" label, a nod to Pearl Jam.
Throughout the interview, they discuss the changing landscape of the restaurant business in Los Angeles, share anecdotes about past jobs, and explore the idea of "gig work" becoming the new norm. They also touch upon mutual acquaintances, including connections to Tommy Chong's family, and express their shared love for wine, photography, and art, highlighting the serendipitous nature of their renewed acquaintance.
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Episode Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:23) Geoff Whitman
(00:00:57) Work With Pearl Jam
(00:06:57) The Wine Guy
(00:10:12) The Two Paris Chongs
(00:12:57) PJ and Wine
(00:14:11) Rock Photography
(00:20:21) Wine Helps Everything
(00:25:29) Doing More Than 1 Thing
(00:30:29) Work Work Balance
(00:32:52) The Wine Business
(00:38:09) Staying in the Bay
(00:40:45) Where to Find Geoff
(00:42:00) Outro
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geoffwhitmanBeen going through each image from every @pearljam show for weeks, working on “something special” for you. What wonderful memories, what a f ing ride. Missing the road and the crew and the SHOWS! #pearljam #tourphotographer @leicagalleryla #darkmatter #leica
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A Pearl Jam Dark Matter Tour Photo Book by Geoff Whitman would be pretty cool.0
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geoffwhitman
MFC, to say you're the greatest drummer is not saying it all, by a long shot. Being within a few short feet of you, every night, on this @pearljam tour was one of high points of my photographic and music fans life. Only a few know what that's like and what a honor it has been. I wish you the best in all things to come and you'll truly be missed by all. Thank you for your kindness and your badassery. Loud love to you, sir. ❤️🥁🔥 @themattcameron #pearljam #mfc
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geoffwhitmanHalfway through night two in Pittsburgh on what was Matt's last night behind the kit. What a privilege and an honor it was to be with you guys all tour, @pearljam thank you all so much. More to come! #pearljam
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Thru the Lens
Official photographer of the Dark Matter World Tour Geoff Whitman shares never-before-seen photographs from the 2024 leg, plus accompanying stories behind the moments captured.
https://pearljam.com/news/through-the-lens-the-dark-matter-world-tour-with-geoff-whitman
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