S2, Ep 2. The Beauty In “The Wait”: Manning Sumner and Stephen Wilkes stephenwilkes In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, I sit down with the revolutionary changemaker Stephen Wilkes stephenwilkes—an accomplished photographer, photojournalist, director, and fine artist renowned for his groundbreaking project that started in 2009: Day to Night. With two Ted Talks dedicated to this world-changing series, Stephen shares his unique process of capturing a location over 24-36 hours, weaving the images into a single comprehensive photograph. His extensive portfolio includes impactful collaborations with major brands such as Netflix’s Stranger Things, Nike, and editorial giants like the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic. As an honorary National Geographic Explorer, Stephen’s mission is to inspire others by sharing the profound moments and messages he captures through his lens, as well as what he witnesses and experiences, giv...