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Ffoton talks with Carmarthenshire-based photographer Huw Alden Davies at Carmarthen School of Art where Huw leads the BA Photography course. In this second part of our conversation we discuss his latest projects 'Xennial', working in India with Ffotogallery, the course he leads in Carmarthen and what's next for him. Part 2 of 2

Ffoton talks with Carmarthenshire-based photographer Huw Alden Davies at Carmarthen School of Art where Huw leads the BA Photography course. Part 1 of 2

In this first of a new season of conversations with talented photographers working in Wales, Ffoton talks with Welsh photographic artist Peter Finnemore at his home - Gwendraeth House - in south west Wales. Ffoton's Emyr Young explores Finnemore's roots in photography and how the artist's own culture, family and creative roots revolve around his thirty year, and ongoing, historical exploration of his family home as an epicentre for his photography.Part 2 of 2.Recorded at Gwendraeth House, 2021.

In this first of a new season of conversations with talented photographers working in Wales, Ffoton talks with Welsh photographic artist Peter Finnemore at his home - Gwendraeth House - in south west Wales. Ffoton's Emyr Young explores Finnemore's roots in photography and how the artist's own culture, family and creative roots revolve around his thirty year, and ongoing, historical exploration of his family home as an epicentre for his photography.Part 1 of 2.Recorded at Gwendraeth House, 2021.

Magnum photographer Martin Parr in conversation with Ffoton's Emyr Young on his work in Wales and exhibition showing as part of National Museum Cardiff's 2019-2020 season of photography. We ask Martin about his approach to making work in Wales, the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol and his thoughts on the current photography scene in Wales.

Haydn Denman has been a documentary photographer for over twenty years whilst also following his main career as a multi BAFTA award-winning television documentary cameraman and director. Haydn has received numerous commissions in addition to British Council and Arts Council Awards to document communities and regions here in Wales, but also in other parts of the world including Patagonia, the Arctic, South Africa, Palestine and the U.S.A. His photographs have been shown in numerous exhibitions and publications and collections of his work are held at the National Library of Wales and Ffotogallery.

In this Ffoton conversation, photographer Amanda Jackson talks with Ellie Hopkins about her start in and passion for photography and her long-running project documenting eco-friendly and sustainable living in Pembrokeshire.Recorded at the 2019 Northern EYE Festival.

In this Ffoton conversation, photographer Amanda Jackson talks with Ellie Hopkins about her start in and passion for photography and her long-running project documenting eco-friendly and sustainable living in Pembrokeshire.Recorded at the 2019 Northern EYE Festival.

Photographer Peter Cattrell speaks about his work and career with Pete Davis. Peter is regarded as one of the UK's master printers of analogue photography and worked previously with Faye Godwin. Born in Scotland, Peter studied photography at London College of Printing. He has exhibited in Britain and the United States and his work is held in the collection of National Galleries Scotland. Recorded in Machynlleth, Wales

In this Ffoton conversation, influential photographer and educator Ron McCormick talks with guest interviewer and former student Paul Reas. In this final part, Ron and Paul focus on 'The Newport Survey' - as series of printed publications produced over a decade by students on the Newport Documentary Photography course.

In this Ffoton conversation, influential photographer and educator Ron McCormick talks with guest interviewer and former student on the Newport Documentary Photography course, Paul Reas. In this second of three parts, Ron discusses his own work through the 1970's, involvement with Half Moon and Side Galleries; and his work in education in Wales.

In this first of a three part Ffoton conversation, influential photographer and educator Ron McCormick talks with guest interviewer and former student Paul Reas. Photographer Ron McCormick in conversation with Paul Reas. Hailing from Liverpool, Ron McCormick moved to Wales in the mid 1970's to teach with David Hurn in Newport.

Lucy Jane Purrington is a Rhondda-based Artist whose photographic work most often takes on a surreal quality. Her ongoing self-portrait project focusses on themes of identity and mental health whilst at the same time exploring photography as a means of visual storytelling.Her work has been published in numerous magazines. Ffoton are delighted to feature Lucy and her work and are grateful to both Lucy and Paul Cabuts for recording this conversation.

Aled Rhys Hughes was born in the Rhondda and is a photographic artist and lecturer. He has worked in photography for twenty five years and specialises in large format photography using 10x8 analogue cameras.He was awarded a gold medal for his fine art photography at the National Eisteddfod in Wales in 2005 for his 'Farewell Rock' series and his ‘Mametz’ series was exhibited in the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth in 2016 alongside items from the David Jones archive.

Photographer Pete Davis first wielded a camera when he was eleven years old and has since gone on to hone his craft by being an advertising and fashion photographer and was a senior lecturer in documentary photography at the University of Wales, Newport for eighteen years - nine of which he was the course leader. Known for his large format landscape documentary photography both here in Wales and abroad, the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth staged a major retrospective exhibition of Pete's photography in 2017 featuring work from across sixty years. Ffoton are delighted to have recorded Pete in conversation with Geoff Young - co-curator at Ffotogaleri y Gofeb in Machynlleth in March 2109 where Pete’s work was part of a group landscape exhibition alongside work by John Blakemore, Peter Cattrell, Marian Delyth and Aled Rhys Hughes. This conversation was recorded following a morning event where the photographers gave a public talk at the gallery.

Paul Reas is a photographer highly regarded for his social documentary and advertising work in Britain in the 1980’s and 90’s and an important name in the new wave of Colour photography of that period along with others such as Anna Fox and Martin Parr. With many exhibitions, awards and books to his name - the latest being his retrospective monograph ‘Fables of Faubus’, Paul is also course leader of the respected documentary photography course at the University of South Wales, established in Newport by David Hurn in the early 1970’s - Ffoton are delighted to bring the long-time friends together for this special conversation on Paul’s career and work.

Ffoton talks with with Joanne Coates - a documentary photographer and founder of Lens Think - a new Social Enterprise based in the north of England promoting diversity in the creative arts. Lens Think organises socials and pop-up exhibitions in locations in and around Yorkshire and helps share artist opportunities. As a working photographer, Joanne is interested in working life and class inequality - a topic she is passionate about in the profession of photography and evident in her varied portfolio of personal and commissioned work. Her work has been published by Vice, the BBC, The Telegraph and The Guardian.

Ffoton talks with professional photographer Brian David Stevens about his career and many projects. Based in London, Brian's parents are from the Welsh valleys and still live there. Brian's portrait of Wilko Johnson is held in the National Portrait Gallery and portrait of Jock Scot in the National Galleries of Scotland Collection.

Ffoton talks with professional photographer Brian David Stevens about his career and many projects. Based in London, Brian's parents are from the Welsh valleys and still live there. Brian's portrait of Wilko Johnson is held in the National Portrait Gallery and portrait of Jock Scot in the National Galleries of Scotland Collection.

Part 2 of 2. Ffoton talks with respected British documentarian photographer Homer Sykes. Homer has spent over forty years documenting local festivals and traditional customs around Britain and now has an extensive archive of unique images that many consider an important historical document of Britain. We discuss his work, career and his love of producing books form his archive. In this second part of our discussion we focus on book publishing and the competitive nature of professional photojournalism.

Part 2 of 2. Ffoton talks with respected British documentarian photographer Homer Sykes. Homer has spent over forty years documenting local festivals and traditional customs around Britain and now has an extensive archive of unique images that many consider an important historical document of Britain. We discuss his work, career and his love of producing books form his archive. In this first part we discuss Homer's long career in photography and his passion for documenting the traditions and festivals of the UK.

Hailing from Swansea and regarded as a legend in skateboard photography, Skin Phillips has a career in the sport spanning over 30 years. He’s worked as a photographer and had his images featured in some of the world's leading skate magazines, been editor-in-chief of Transworld magazine and the skate team manager at powerhouse brand Adidas. Now spending less time in San Diego in California and coming back to his home town of Swansea, we grabbed the opportunity to talk with Skin along with fellow-skater and photographer Dan Wood. Note: spicy language throughout

ALEX BOYD IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNGSCOTLAND / WALES, MAY 2018ALEX BOYD YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNGYR ALBAN / CYMRU, MAI 2018 Alex Boyd. Portrait © Laurence Winram Alex Boyd is a Scottish photographer with a deep passion for exploring Scottish identity in his raw but beautiful conceptual and figurative landscape photography.Having admired Alex's for some time, Ffoton were pleased to sit down for a long and fascinating discussion on his photography career, landscape and wider work portfolio to date. This second part of our conversation explores the work in his new book: 'St Kilda: The Silent Islands' published in April 2018 and Alex's preparation for his next big project.Second of 2 parts. Listen to Part 1 Y mae Alex Boyd yn ffotograffydd o'r Alban a'i fryd ar archwilio ei hunaniaeth ffotograffig Albanaidd trwy ei luniau cignoeth cysyniadol a ffigurol o'r tirlun.Y mae ffoton wedi edmygu ei waith ers tipyn a da oedd cael cyfle i drafod ei yrfa ffotograffig cyn cyhoeddi ei lyfr newydd am ynys St. Kilda. Cyhoeddwyd y llyfr: The Silent Islands' yn Ebrill 2018. Y mae ail ran y sgwrs yn trafod y gwaith ar ei lyfr newydd: St Kilda: The Silent Islands' a gyhoeddwyd yn Ebrill 2018. Yr ydym hefyd yn trafod ei brosiect newydd a heriol.Yr 2ail o ddau ran / Gwrandewch ar ran 1See below for a small selection of Alex's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod. View more of Alex's work on his website www.alexboydphotography.comFollow him on Twitter @AlexBoyd and on Instagram @mralexboydGallery images © Alex Boyd and used with permission of the photographer.Banner portrait © Pjotr BurlakovFurther reading from this conversation:Takeshi Shikama: www.shikamaphoto.comJason Hicklin: www.jasonhicklin.comKyūya Fukada: 'One Hundred Mountains of Japan'Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.See our Terms page for more details. Our RSS Feed

Ffoton talks with Scottish photographer Alex Boyd.Having admired Alex's stunning landscape for some time, Ffoton were pleased to sit down for a long and fascinating discussion on his career, landscape and wider work portfolio to date in advance of publication of his new book on St Kilda in April 2018.Part 1 of 2

Ffoton talk with Welsh photographer, educator and from 2017 - The Honorary Research Fellow at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. We discuss the history of photography in Wales to the present, and Paul's book on the legacy of W. Eugene Smith's work in Wales in the 1950's.

Ffoton talks with American documentary photographer Michael Christopher Brown during his early 2018 trip to the UK to plan his next book on Cuba where, as part of his 'Paradiso' project, he's been documenting the electronica music and youth scene in Havana. Whilst working there, he had exclusive access to the funeral cortege of the late leader Fidel Castro as it travelled from Havana to his grave in Santiago. Michael has been a contributing photographer at National Geographic since 2005 and joined Magnum Photos as a nominee in 2013 and an associate from 2015 until June 2017. His best known work to date is his monograph 'Libyan Sugar' which won the Paris Photo First Photobook Award and the International Center of Photography's 2017 Infinity Award for Artist's Book. This unique book demonstrated his skill in using primarily an iPhone to photograph the Libyan Revolution from 2011-2012 where he coverered several battles, was ambushed several times and injured twice. He survived the same mortar attack that killed his close friend and photojournalist colleague Tim Heatherington. We were pleased to have Professor Richard Sambrook conduct the interview - an experienced journalist and ex-Director of News at the BBC who oversaw the BBC's coverage of the 2003 Iraq conflict.

Ffoton talks with Welsh photojournalist Bernard Mitchell about his career in Newpapers and his extensive body of work that includes many portraits of artists, writers and photographers.

Ffoton talks with respected UK photojournalist and pioneer of colour John Bulmer. We discuss his career, work documenting the streets of the UK and warzones around the world - and his long friendships with some of the UK's leading photographers.

Ffoton talks with Pembrokeshire landscape photographer David Wilson about motorcycle accidents and day job boredom as prompts he needed to move into photography as a full time career. David describes his love of capturing the drama of the Pemrokeshire landscape and success in recent years with book publishing - including the recent 'Hinterland' book that featured the West Wales landscape as an integral part of the highly successful S4C TV series.

Ffoton talks with Simon Ridgway who has gained a reputation in recent years for his Unit photography on the more recent Dr Who series for the BBC in the UK. Having earned his stripes by starting as a photojournalist for newspapers, Simon now works commercially across the UK.

Ffoton talks with accomplished commercial advertising photographer Simon Regan. Based in Cardiff, Simon has worked in this demanding genre of photography for over twenty five years - retaining loyal clients over the same period. By extending his expert professional photography and lighting skills into video production and fine art printing, Simon continues to diversify in related areas he enjoys and provide commercial income. Thanks to long-time friend Glenn Edwards for speaking to Simon. Recorded in Cardiff, 25th August 2017.

Based in London but working all over the world, Harry Borden is regarded as one of the UK's talents and has photographed many dignitaries and celebrities, including Robin Williams, Ewan McGregor, Jamie Oliver, Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher. Examples of his work are held in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, London and the National Portrait Gallery, Australia. Ffoton invited Harry to Cardiff in May 2017 to give a guest talk at the popular monthly ffoton social event and took the opportunity to sit down and interview Harry prior to the well attended event.

Ffoton talks with photographer, and UK champion of Digital Storytelling, Daniel Meadows. A fellow student at Manchester Poly and close friend of Martin Parr, Daniel is highly repected for his social documentary work across the UK in the 1970-80's and as a teacher at both David Hurn's original Newport course from 1983 and at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies for several yeard from 1994. Meadows has an important place in the development of photography and Digital Storytelling in Wales and Ffoton were delighted to capture a fantastic conversation with him.

Ffoton talks with Welsh female photojournalist Claire Thomas about her work and the challenges of working in war and conflict zones across the world.

Ffoton welcomed the opportunity to meet and have a relaxed conversation with Amercian photojournalist and sceenwriter I.C. Rapoport (know as Chuck) on his recent visit to Wales for the opening of his moving digital photography exhibit of his Aberfan work, taken during an assignment for LIFE magazine over 6 weeks in the immediate aftermath of the distster in 1966. For this conversation, we focussed on Chuck's career as a photographer and photojournalist - and it's a real masterclass in working with colleagues and photography subjects in creating meaningful photo essays.

Ffoton talks with the very lovely celebrated rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky. Jill has been a professional photographer since 1972. She is best known for her images of rock bands and in 1972 she became the official photographer for London’s premiere rock venue The Rainbow Theatre. She has photographed all the big names in rock from Led Zeppelin to Oasis and in 1992 won the Jane Bown Observer Portrait award for the portrait of Charlie Watts. In 1998 she established Rockarchive to encourage recognition for the art and protect the rights of rock photographers. Jill has published two books: The Moment: 25 Years of Rock Photography, 1995; and Was There Then Oasis. A Photographic Journey, 1997 Recorded at the 2016 EYE International Photography Festival in Aberystwyth, Wales where Jill was a guest speaker.

Respected Cardiff-based Wedding and Portrait photographer Sian Trenberth speaks to long-time friend and photojournalist Glenn Edwards about her work and career.

Ffoton Wales talks with documentary photographer Rhodri Jones who has created stunning and intimate studies of small ethnic communities dealing with harsh challenges. Born in North Wales, Rhodri is now based in Bologna, Italy where he plans photography projects which have taken him all over the world. Recorded at the LENS International Photography Festival 2016 in Aberystwyth where Rhodri opened the event as the first guest speaker.

Ffoton talks with the talented Peter Jones who studied and worked in commercial photography in his younger years and then put his camera away for 30 years to return to his family's farm near Aberystwyth and raise a young family. Peter returned to photography in 2000 and, despite poor health with Parkinsons Disease and terminal Cancer, continues to produce seemingly simple and beautiful photographs in and around the West Wales farming communities where he grew up.

Ffoton Wales talks with film-maker and photographer Robert Haines. Known for his unique documentary portraits of the people in and around his home village of Heolgerrig near Merthyr Tydfil back in the early 1970's and again more recently in 2014 , we discuss his route into film and stills photography and his past and current work.

Ffoton talks with seasoned professional photojournalist, educator and Director of The EYE International photography festival Glenn Edwards about his career, projects, love of Africa and the photography industry.

Ffoton talks with photographer and TV documentary cameraman Aled Jenkins. We discuss his early move into documenting conflicts in stills photography, the switch to video and his continuing love of photography.

Ffoton talks with London-based documentary photographer Marc Vallée, whose work explores the tension between public and private space in the context of contemporary youth culture. Marc’s pictures, self-published photography zines and photobooks have been published and exhibited worldwide. Tate Britain and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) hold Marc’s work in its library collections. Ffoton brought Marc to Cardiff as a guest speaker during our 3 months of #urbanwales shows and photographer talks April - June 2016.

Ffoton talks with acclaimed professional Food photographer Huw Jones. In this first of 2 parts, Huw discusses his professional studio setup, equipment preferences, life before food photography and delivering consistently high standards in his work. Staff Chef André Moore discusses what's involved in preparing and styling food in professional food photography. Servicing a wide range of top brands and clients in professional food services, Jones provides the complete workflow that clients demand in top specification food photography: from set-building, food storage, wine cellar, props and chef-specification kitchen. As well as an impressive studio and equipment setup, Huw has a team of assisting chefs, assistants and set prop builders working with him and is in high demand for his professional photography.

Ffoton talks with acclaimed professional Food photographer Huw Jones. In this first of 2 parts, Huw discusses his professional studio setup, equipment preferences, life before food photography and delivering consistently high standards in his work. Staff Chef André Moore discusses what's involved in preparing and styling food in professional food photography. Servicing a wide range of top brands and clients in professional food services, Jones provides the complete workflow that clients demand in top specification food photography: from set-building, food storage, wine cellar, props and chef-specification kitchen. As well as an impressive studio and equipment setup, Huw has a team of assisting chefs, assistants and set prop builders working with him and is in high demand for his professional photography.

Marian Delyth has worked as a freelance photographer and designer from her studio in Blaenplwyf since 1982. After college she worked in an advertising studio before returning to teach in Coleg Ceredigion. Her work can be seen in numerous publications and she has won numerous awards for her work. In 2000 photography became a priority and her time is shared between photographic commissions, developing personal projects, conducting workshops and occasional teaching.

Ffoton Wales in conversation with Cardiff-based Environmental and Social Documentary photographer Nigel Pugh. Highly active as a passionate activist and campaigner for environmental isustainability and conservation, Nigel blends his Art & Design training with his interest in Social Media to now focus on a career as a professional photographer. In this conversation we speak with Nigel about his life-long interest in the natural environment from his childhood growing up in the Welsh market town of Builth Wells, his study of Art and early career in design and marketing, and his subsequent move into photography full time.

Photojournalist and long-time friend Glenn Edwards joins Ffoton to talk with photographer Roger Tiley. Famous for his gritty and powerful images of the South Wales mining communities, Roger also captured some of the most powerful and important photography during the Wales Miners strike 1984-85 in the Thatcher era.

Photojournalist and long-time friend Glenn Edwards joins Ffoton to talk with photographer Roger Tiley. Famous for his gritty and powerful images of the South Wales mining communities, Roger also captured some of the most powerful and important photography during the Wales Miners strike 1984-85 in the Thatcher era.

Best known for his long running series of image studies of the beach at Poppit Sands in West Wales, visual artist Michael Jackson continues to gain widespread respect for his commitment to analogue photography and darkroom techniques. Ffoton Wales visited Mike to have an in-depth conversation on his route into photography, his approach to long term projects and views on the business of securing places in Galleries worldwide. In this second of part of our conversation with Mike jackson we cover training in photography and dealing with Galleries in having work exhibited.