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I'm not sure exactly how I came across Brunel's photography, but I'd been following him for a while on instagram before I found out he had a book in the works with a new publishing platform that was also making a book of my Working Mens Club photographs.When we recorded this conversation, Brunel was just finishing a multimedia project called, Can You See Me Now that you can see by clicking the link. As with all of his work there is an honesty, and an uncomfortable truth.......Full show notes and photographs - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com/season-1/2021/8/3/episode-3-brunel-johnsonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Hope all is well, and happy Freedom Day! (UK only) It's good to know that the pandemic is finally over (insert eye roll emoji here) If you too are just staying home and are not out licking earholes and door handles, then we thank you for your service. Here's a new episode of Outerfocus to while away the the hours. Well, at lest one of them. Being a sucker for all things Elvis, Drag, Crufts, Pin up and the like, Shelby Alexander caught my attention a few months back. It seemed.........Show notes and links - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com/season-1/2021/7/19/episode-2-shelby-alexanderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

We're back! Well, for a short season at least.Hope you're all doing well, and have survived the last year. It has been a bit brutal, I know, but hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnel and we can start looking forward to some sort of normality.First up we have a conversation with the very excellent,  Dan Wood. I first met Dan when he gave a talk about his work, Gap in the Hedge, at the Martin Parr Foundation back in 2019. I was taken by his honest, humorous and humble nature, and his photographs and stories really resonated with me and........Links and full show notes - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com/season-1Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Outerfocus turns 60. I hope that you are all well during what is becoming a very troubled time, on a global scale. I believe that there is a different future on the other side and this ‘down time’ can help us to focus on what that will mean. This week I’m afforded the opportunity to talk with the very wonderful, Jane Baldwin about her long term project about women, culture, human rights and the environmental issues that threaten the communities of Ethiopia’s Omo River Valley and Kenya’s Lake Turkana watershed.I’d rather not get into it here but this conversation has made me think. Especially about what else I could be doing moving forward. I very much hope that you enjoy this conversation and the stories and insight herein.“They think that we’re not educated, but we know that whenever they open their mouths they say nothing but lies”© Jane Baldwin. Young Kwegu mother, Omo River, Ethiopia, 2005Jane Baldwin, an American artist and educator, uses black and white film and audio recordings to document her photographic work. Baldwin’s most recent project Kara Women Speak is a multi-sensory, immersive body of work about women, culture, human rights and the environmental issues that threaten the communities of Ethiopia’s Omo River Valley and Kenya’s Lake Turkana..........Show notes and links at OuterfocusPodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

You made through another two weeks. That means we’re two weeks closer to things getting back to normal. I hope you are all doing well and finding your own methods for not going completely mad. I think I’m starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel……..This week I talk with the very wonderful, Lauren MaccabeeAndrew Scott (aka Sexy Preist) © Lauren MaccabeeLauren is a London based photographer, who shoots fashion, lifestyle and documentary. Her work is notable for the crossover between portraiture and fashion, with a focus on youth culture. With a strong interest in the colour and narrative, Lauren’s work........Full show notes and links at - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com/podcast/2020/5/29/outerfocus-59-lauren-maccabeeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Hello again! Another two weeks passes……I hope that you are all doing well and are still coping during this very peculiar time. I think it’s a real struggle for people to get a grasp of what they should be doing when they can’t get out and do the thing they do. Me included, but I’ve decided to not concern myself with what I should be doing, and just do. Outerfocus is getting the attention it deserves with new conversations and a BloG! with features and photo influences, and we are enjoying asking photographers, “What’s in yer bag?” over on the OF Youtube channel. Whe’re also just starting to get some ideas together for an Outerfocus Live! Freedom Party - with a live recording, an exhibition of your photography and the usual pizza and beer. More details on this coming soon. This week we have doozy. I recently recorded a conversation with the very wonderful, Norma I. Quintana. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. © Norma I. Quintana Tiny Contortionist, CIRCUS series, 2001Norma is a fine art photographer and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her first monograph, CIRCUS: A Traveling Life was published by Damiani, Italy in 2014. It chronicles a ten-year collaboration between Quintana and an American, traveling.........Full show notes @ - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com/podcast/2020/5/14/outerfocus-58-norma-i-quintanaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

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Still on lockdown-ish and enjoying getting back to recording conversations. It’s surprising easy to pin people down when they have to stay home!This time we talk with, Czesław Siegieda (Jan) about his excellent new book - Polska Britannica. Jan tells us about the history of Polish immigrants in the UK, and his double life of a British school boy and Polish Catholic living in a Resettlement Camp in Burton on the Wolds, Leicestershire.© Czesław Siegieda from Polska BritannicaCzesław Siegieda, born the son of Polish immigrants to England in Leicestershire in 1954, showed an interest in photography from an early age. From his teens he photographed the Polish community he grew up in, moving through fêtes and funerals with an ease only available to..........Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

There is global pandemic, which means I have a little more time on my hands to get some conversations recorded. Every cloud…..Welcome to Outerfocus 55 with Poly Rusyn©Polly RusynPolly is a London-based freelance photographer and street photography workshop teacher with a background in the travel industry. Polly’s work has been exhibited internationally at a number of street photography festivals, published in National Geographic Traveller (2019) and featured in Digital Photographer magazine (2019). She was a finalist at both the Miami Street Photography Festival (2018) and PhoS Festival in Sofia (2019), and her work........Full show notes and links at - outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Happy Friday! Welcome to March’s instalment of Outerfocus to sooth your coronavirus blues. Today we welcome the very wonderful, Reuben Radding, a photographer and musician living in Brooklyn, NY.© Reuben RaddingI’ve been internet friends with Reuben for some time now and met him while in NY a couple of weeks back. During our short conversation I realised that he had an interesting, and somewhat familiar, understanding of photography and the photographic process - Something that I think we are all trying to understand in our own way - and proposed we record a conversation. There were some quality issues and delay during the recording but I don’t think this takes away from the conversation and ideas raised. It took me a lot longer to edit this one so hang in there, it’s worth it! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Welcome back to the Outerfocus podcast!I did say that you could expect a new one early March but I thought it fitting to get this one out today. Especially as Iain has a book signing at the Photographers Gallery this Thursday, 27th, 6pm - 8pm.Full show notes and links at - www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Welcome back!I trust that you have all eaten your weight in cheese, drank copious amounts of alcohol and have had a bit of a rest. I have, but without the rest part. Anyway, I hope that you are all busy again and working hard to become a better photographer, and a better human being. As I mention at the beginning of the podcast, it’s been a while since the last episode. My apologies, but it’s all about time and I don’t seem to have much of it these days. As a temporary solution, I’m aiming to post a new episode every month and we’ll see how it goes. This is a special episode, recorded live at the Wanstead Tap in London on 17th December 2019. A bit of a Christmas party. We had just enough people to create a great atmosphere and had a wonderful guest in, Stephen Leslie, who entertained us with stories from his book, Sparks - Adventures in Street Photography. We had people travel from London, Germany and even Montreal to be there, which is pretty amazing, and we drank beer and wine - and whisky shots - and ate pizza. An all round success I think, and hopefully we can do more in the future. Thanks to Stephen, everyone that came on the night, all who helped out, and all that continue to support the podcast. It is very much appreciated.* Recoding quality warning! Although the recording on the night was great we did have a questions section and you can’t really hear the question, but I’ve left them in because you can probably figure it out from the answers given. Stephen mentions the below, Louis Faurer, photograph.© Louis FaurerBelow are the images from Stephen’s book - in order - that support the readings he gave during the recording.Full show notes photographs at - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com/podcast/2020/1/14/outerfocus-52-of-live-with-stephen-leslieSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Before we get started, I have an announcement! Outerfocus Live!On 17th December 2019 we will be hosting an Outerfocus meet-up at the The Wanstead Tap east London.Print Swap!You bring a print, you take a print. The details of how we manage this are TBC. We might lay them out, it might be a lucky dip. Or unlucky dip depending on what you get!Live Podcast RecordingWe will be recording a live episode of OF with special guest, Stephen Leslie, and will be taking questions and topics from the audience. Party!After the recording you will be invited to stay for drinks and dancing. Info. & tickets HERE!On With The Show!© Melissa O'ShaughnessyThis week we welcome Melissa O'Shaughnessy to the podcast. Melissa is a New York based photographer who came to photography relatively late in life. After quitting work - president of a small investment firm - to spend more time with her children, she learned the craft of darkroom-based black and white photography.Full show notes and links - outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

We made it to 50! Which is not really any more important than 49, or 51, but here we are. It’s been a blast and we’ve been incredibly lucky with the quality of guests over the past year and a half who have had many different stories to tell. All genres and all different routes into photography. Some of who set out to be a photographer, or artist, and others who just seem to have happed up on it. Photography finds them. No matter the route, or start point, it’s a reminder that photography is a multi faceted and far reaching medium. There are no definitive answers, no clear paths to success and no short cuts. It promises everything and in most cases delivers nothing other than the satisfaction of making a nice picture. But it can also change lives, perspectives, even laws, and can show us worlds that we could never dream of. It can connects us to each other and instil empathy. It can be the best therapy and the greatest frustration. No matter what, it’s here, ever changing and it’s not going away. Photography can’t be everything to everyone, but it can be whatever we want it to be, as long as we are only ever ourselves. Look at me getting all contemplative, it’s like I care about the milestone of 50 episodes………..© Nordica PhotographySo. Welcome to episode with all round good egg, Cole Roberts.......Full show notes - www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

We’re back! It has been a busy few weeks over here and the podcast, unfortunately, has taken a bit of a back seat. I’m on it, though, and normal service is resumed. If not a little rusty!So welcome, to Outerfocus 49 with Ashly Stohl.Ashly is a photographer from LA and co-founder or Peanut Press, (along with previous guest, David Carol).She was a finalist in the 11th Julia Margaret Cameron awards, has work held in collections at the International Centre of Photography and..........Full show notes at - www.outerfocuspodcast.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Mahesh Shantaram is also not a wedding photographer. And I like that. © Mahesh Shantaram - from MatrimaniaWell, I liked it after I got over the fact that my own book, about weddings, wasn’t the first published by the actual hired wedding photographer. I write the rest of this with a slightly grump demeanour.Martin Parr sent me a link to Mahesh’s work with the subject as - Some competition? I was a little curious to say the least. After seeing some of his work, and liking it very much, I emailed to see if he’d like to have a conversation for the podcast. In the ensuing emails and conversations I discovered that Mahesh was going through some issues with a project he’s working on, among other things, and that it was all part of a wider issue which deals with the vilification of artist, and the society imposed boundaries that they are expected work within, as to not offend anyone. We really only scratch the surface of a couple of topics in this conversation and we probably could have gone on for hours. Maybe there will be a part 2 one day. Until then, I very much hope that you enjoy this conversation.Full show notes at - www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

So, in between all of my fancy pants exhibition and talk and book signing and tequila drinking shenanigans I managed to get a conversation recorded with, Zalmy Berkowitz. I asked about interesting wedding photographers in our facebook group - outerfocus chit chat - and Zalmy’s name came up a couple of times. I had a look at his work and was pleasantly surprised. His work is actually interesting. A lot of wedding photography that I see may be good, technically, but there’s not much behind that. With Zalmy’s photographs you are transported to a time, a place, and get a peak into a different world.They are very real, and full of personality. Full show notes at - outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

The photography industry is more than just the genre that we work in. It’s a multifaceted thing that reaches into all aspects of society, wether we notice it or not, and it’s more than just photographers. In some cases it’s the photographer and client, or the photographer and their art, but in others it’s layers of agents, ad agencies, art directors, corporate clients and contracts. One of the most seen, yet unnoticed, genres of photography is promotional photography. More specifically TV promotional photography. When we look at iPlayer or Netflix or Amazon Prime for something to watch we are presented with a sea of images, all vying for our attention. The Reith Lectures - Richard Ansett, BBC.We all might know someone who shoots this kind of thing - well, I have and you know me. so…. - but who commissions the work? Who decides what right for the show? And what kind of person does that job? Jason Baron, that’s who. Jason is Creative Director of Photography at the BBC. Heading the very much in demand team at BBC Creative they source photographers and fulfil the ever changing needs of the BBC’s online presence and promotional requirements. I hope that you enjoy our conversation and that it gives you a little insight into the world of promotional photography. Full show notes at - outerfocuspodcast.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Martin Parr presents this very special episode of Outerfocus. Yes, you read that right. © Ian WeldonWith my exhibition, I Am Not A Wedding Photographer, opening today - 26th June 2019 - we thought it fitting I be interviewed for an episode of Outerfocus. And, as The Martin Parr Foundation are hosting the exhibition and have co-published my book with RRB Photobooks we thought it fitting Martin be the host. Full Show notes at - www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

This week we welcome Kathryn Mayo to the Outerfocus Podcast. Not content with what could be described as ‘straight’ photography Kathryn’s work utilises antique processes and often incorporates found materials, fabric and objects. Kathryn is also a photography educator and has been teaching photography full time at Cosumnes River College since 2007 where she teaches a broad range of classes in film, digital imaging and manipulation, photo history and alternative photographic processes. For her most recent project, which we discuss, she temporarily relocated to her hometown of Selma, Alabama while she completed her latest body of work, We Are Selma: The Selma Portrait Project.© Kathryn MayoFull show notes @ www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

I’m trying to move away from long drawn out show notes that explain everything we cover in these conversations. The whole point of the podcast is to listen and make up your own mind. The fun, for me, was always in the discovery of the work, the photographer, and coming to my own understanding of who they were/are. Have a dig around and you’ll find a lot of information on Chris Suspect. You’ll also find a whole load of great photographs, stories and interviews. (Exploring FAITH)A bass player formerly of, The Suspects, Chris tells us how he came to photography through looking at images he could use for band posters. He specialises in capturing absurd and profound moments in the quotidian and his street photography work has been recognised internationally and has been exhibited in Miami, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Romania, Georgia and the United Kingdom.It was great to talk with Chris and we could have gone on for another hour and a half, easily. I very much hope that you enjoy this conversation.Chris also mentions a secret (or at lest unassociated) instagram account he has, and if you find it he’ll give you a print from that account. Game on!If you like what we are doing here at Outerfocus and find our archive of conversations useful, you can help to secure its future by subscribing to our Patreon page. From as little as the cost of a beer or two per month you can support the podcast and our ideas for the future, which include short documentaries on photographers, and funding and grants to support documentary photography and art projects. Our plan is to grow Outerfocus into a force within the photography industry that stands for honesty, integrity and the promotion of the highest quality photography being made today. From established masters, to the relatively unheard of.Full Show notes -

I always like the conversations I have for the podcast to sound like just that, conversations. Sometimes it’s difficult to relax into it because of nerves, from myself and from the guest, but overall I think it’s the most natural way to find out about other photographers. It’s not necessarily about the work itself. I found my voice by understanding photographers, and relating to photographers, and I hope that this approach will do the same for you. This week’s episode is probably one of my favourites to date. I like Graeme’s attitude and that reflects in his work. It’s honest, and what more can we ask for in photography. Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!© Graeme Oxby - The Kings of EnglandFull Show notes at outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“For a long time I thought that photographs showed the viewer what the world looked like. It wasn’t until college that I learned that a photograph could tell a story. While studying photography at Massachusetts College of Art I began a series of self portraits that now span 25 years. I was 18 years old when I began to take them. These self portraits helped me better understand who I was and what I hoped to become. I still continue to make these self-portraits, but in a new setting: in 2005 I married an Icelander and moved to a farm in the eastern part of Iceland” - Agnieszka SosnowskaFull show notes - HERESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

We’re 40! How did that happen? We grew up so quickly….. It doesn’t seem like two minutes ago that Bradley and I recorded the first, very shaky and nervous, episode back in January 2018. A lot has changed since then.Outerfocus started as a way to introduce some photography history, in an easily digestible manner, and to have conversations with photographers, about photography. The two things that helped me most with my own photography were: An understanding of where photography came from, and, what drove photographers to practice. Although the photography history aspect of the podcast has dwindled somewhat in the past few months, I feel the conversations are becoming stronger, and that takes us on to the, ‘why’. The, ‘why’, is what helped me to understand myself and the world around me. I learned more about photography by understanding the philosophies of photographers than I did by looking at their photographs. It made me realise that the idea is important, and the photograph is just a consequence of our study and practice. Maybe not for everyone, but that’s how I came to understand it and it fundamentally changed me as a human being. It also freed me from not just the constraints of industry expectations, but societal expectations, too. So, Happy 40th to Outerfocus! I hope that me passing on some of what I think is important in photography, and life, can raise some questions and create some new ideas for you. I’m not doing this alone mind you. The guests are adding their own unique perspective to the Outerfocus archive, and I’m still learning, a lot, and long may that continue.I expect you all know of the photographers that had an influence on me, but there are some that never really get a mention. Mostly because the genres they work in don’t come up in conversation too frequently. I mean, name one architectural photographer…….I could easily name a few, but that’s because it’s something I have a great interest in. I know who the first one would be, though, and when it comes to individuality there aren’t many better than the rather exceptional, Hélène Binet.Hélène is a Swiss-French architectural photographer living in London, and she is one of the leading architectural photographers in the world. Best known for her work with architects Daniel Libeskind, Peter Zumthor and Zaha Hadid, she has published books on works of several architects. She is the recipient of many awards over her 30+ year career including an Honorary Fellowship of Royal Institute of British Architects, 2008.Most recently she was honored with the Julius Shulman Institute Excellence in Photography Award in 2015, The Ada Louise Huxtable Prize 2019 ..........Full show notes -

This week Outerfocus welcomes the very excellent, Niall McDiarmid.Born in Scotland, now living in London, Niall is a documentary photographer focusing on the people and landscape of Britain. I first came to Niall’s work through his exhibition, Town to Town, at the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol and instantly became a fan. His striking portraits, keen observation and familiar landscapes are building a picture of what it means to British in our time. We talk books - including his own - his process, exhibitions and what he is working on now. Niall's portraits are held by the Martin Parr Foundation, the Museum of London, the National Portrait Gallery and the Sir Elton John Photographic Collection. It’s a doozy!Our continued support comes from the very excellent PicDrop. A file transfer service like no other. If you are sending digital files to clients, I’ve not used a better service.Full screen galleries on desktop and mobile devices, image rating, commenting, management and download. I’ve found PicDrop to be invaluable on collaborative projects, and my clients are loving the more personal experience it gives them. You can get 3 month of FREE PicDrop by using the code - outerfocus - on sign up, or by clicking on the link below. It’s an absolute no-brainer.GET 3 MONTHS OF PICDROP PREMIUM FOR FREEFull show notes - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

This week Outerfocus welcomes, Barbara Peacock.Barb is a commercial & documentary photographer living in Portland, Maine. In September 2017 she received the Getty editorial grant for her project, American Bedroom. A project that sees Barb travelling the country photographing people in their most intimate of settings. We talk about how this project got started, Barb’s other projects including the long term, Home Town and the need to pursue commercial work to support the documentary work. Barb’s commercial portfolio includes work for: Disney, Brookstone and Lever, and she has had images licensed by the likes of, Toyota, Kodak and Wells Fargo. We talk inspiration in the form of books and being tutored by Mary Ellen Mark, and we hit upon more photographers than any other episode before. A great talk with a very wonderful photographer. I very much hope that you enjoy this conversation.Our continued support comes from the very excellent PicDrop. A file transfer service like no other. If you are sending digital files to clients, I’ve not used a better service.Full screen galleries on desktop and mobile devices, image rating, commenting, management and download. I’ve found PicDrop to be invaluable on collaborative projects, and my clients are loving the more personal experience it gives them. You can get 3 month of FREE PicDrop by using the code - outerfocus - on sign up, or by clicking on the link below. It’s an absolute no-brainer. GET 3 MONTHS OF PICDROP PREMIUM FOR FREEFull show notes - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Ok, a couple of things before we get started.Outerfocus has its first sponsor! Big news, I know. PicDrop contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I’d be interested in them sponsoring the podcast. Well, more supporting the podcast because they like it so much. I agreed to test their product to see if it would be of value to not only me, but you too. I don’t want outerfocus to be a platform for any old shit as long they are giving us money, and anything that is promoted should be of as much value to photographers as everything else we do.I’m pleased to say, I loved it, and PicDrop are now onboard with Outerfocus. I’ve been using WeTransfer and Dropbox for years and PicDrop seemed to have combined the best bits, left out the worst bits, and have added some pretty useful features. Clients can see their high resolution files in full screen galleries, as well as thumbnails, rate images using a traffic light system, leave comments and make their own folders and selections for download. It’s a much more personal and involving experience than WeTransfer or DropBox. There is even Lightroom integration so you can upload directly to PicDrop.You can get three free months of PicDrop premium using this link - https://www.picdrop.de/go/outerfocusIf you’re delivering digital files to your customers, I’ve not used a better product. Secondly, you’ll notice there is no Bradley on this episode. Moving forward I’ll be doing more in person and one to one interviews, just to see how it goes. I have other ideas for Outerfocus and I feel it needs to evolve and change, as to not become too formulaic, and I need to work on my interview/conversation skills to be able to do this. That’s not to say Bradley will never co-host again, or be involved in the facebook group, or that there won’t be guest co-hosts, but it’s just something I feel I need to do now. I hope we can carry on the growth of the podcast and take it on to bigger and better things. An on that note…….This week I welcome, Jens Olof Lasthein Jens is a freelance photographer living in Stockholm, working on assignments for magazines and newspapers, mostly reportages and portraits.Full show notes - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com

I recently came across Vinca’s photography (No System) and was instantly connected to a time, and a scene, that I was almost part of. Our conversation cements the fact that Vinca is as genuine as her photographs, her experiences are real, and her photographs of not just the rave scene, but life itself, are as personal as any other photographer or artist I’ve ever seen. ‘We’re not free, the way society is set up now. So my way of feeling free is to make fun, to play. It’s like jesting. I think that’s been taken away from images of people, and images of women especially. I don’t often see images of women looking comfortable and happy, in a non-extreme way. I want my pictures to be edgy and interesting, but people don’t have that much fun any more. So joy, and fun. That’s what’s important.’ - Vinca PerersenVinca tells us about the beginnings of the Rave scene in the UK, the Criminal Justice Bill that put a stop to it, and travelling with sound systems in Europe, among many other things. The Martin Parr Foundation has acquired a copy of No System, including dummy book, originally published by Steidl, and she has been featured in Tate Modern, I-D, Hero and Aperture to name but a few. 2020 sees a large exhibition in Sunderland (which I’m pretty excited about) and a reissue of No System is imminent. We hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.This weeks history of photography was non-existent, but we were going to look at, Christina Broom.Christina was a Scottish photographer, and credited as "the UK's first female press photographerChristina was appointed official photographer to the Household Division from 1904 to 1939 and had a darkroom in the Chelsea Barracks; she also took many photographs of local scenes, including those at the Palace, as well as The Boat Race and Suffragette marches.Collections of her photographs are held at the Museum of London, the National Portrait Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, London, the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.......Full show notes - https://www.outerfocuspodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough.” - Robert CapaFalling Soldier, Spain - 1936 Robert CapaThis week we are joined by, Ben Smith. Some of you may know Ben from the Small Voice Podcast, which is very excellent in its own right, but he’s also a documentary, portrait and lifestyle photographer shooting commercial work, editorial commissions and long-term personal projects. He has been commissioned by the likes of, The Sunday Times, Time Out, Marie Claire, Melody Maker and a number of corporate brand such as, Glaxo SmithKline and EMI music. We talk to Ben about his photography career, his podcast, and what he’s working on now. This was an insightful and interesting conversation. It’s about persistence, failure and just getting on with it! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“I never, ever went out without my camera, even to buy bread” - Willy Ronis"Le Bioule", Paris (1957) - Willy RonisWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!This week we are joined the very wonderful, Gerard Uferas. Gerard is a personal favourite of mine and I came to his work more recently thorough a gift of his book, Paris d’Amour. Since then I’ve become a great admirer of his approach and photographs. From his work in opera houses to campaigns for Dior - his attention to detail, compassion for his subject and his love of photography allow him to make the most beautiful of photographs. Gerard has a kind heart. I very much hope that you enjoy our conversation.It’s becoming a bit of thing to ask our guest about their first memorable photograph. Gerard made this photograph when he was young, and whenever he felt that things weren’t going to plan, or he was losing faith, he would look at this photograph to remind himself that he was actually onto something.Bretagne 1974 - Gerard UferasWe also take a look at, Willy Ronis. A personal friend of Gerard and the most important photographer that probably haven’t heard of.Willy Ronis by Willy Ronis, is available in all of the usual places.Guest Links:WebsiteInstagramInstants d’Amour Video (With suSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“The personality of the photographer, his approach, is really more important than his technical genius” - Lee MillerRichard Kalvar. London - 2015Happy New year to you all. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are all bloated from wine and cheese. Just like me. There are some new things on the horizon for Outerfocus, and I hope this year will be even better than last year. It was a good one, considering it was our first. A big thank you to everyone that has made donations to the podcast and to everyone who purchased the fundraising calendar. Your support is duly noted, and your hard earned cash is being invested back into the podcast so we can make it bigger and better.Talking of bigger and better, this week we are blessed with the presence of the one and only, Richard Kalvar: member of Magnum since the mid seventies and all round good egg. It was photographers like Richard that helped me to see the artistry in photography, that made me understand that photography was as expressive a medium as any other, and that you didn’t have to take it all too seriously. This not only changed my perception of what photography was, but fundamentally changed me as a human being. Hopefully for the better. Richard tells us about his move to Paris in the 60’s for an acting job, his travels around Europe and how he became a photographer. This is the photograph that he mentioned, the one where he realised he was actually onto something.Richard Kalvar. Paris - 1966If you haven’t already, go check out his book, Earthlings. It’s a master class in observation and humour. Richard also has a Photofile book being released soon.Photographer of note this week is, Lee Miller: Model, Fashion Photographer, Photojournalist, War Correspondent, Portrait Photographer, Surrealist and all round Bad Ass. Get it in your ears!Ian’s LinksWebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

An original is a creation motivated by desire. Any reproduction of an original is motivated by necessity. To create is divine, to reproduce is human.” - Man RaySleeping Woman 1929 - Man RayThe amazing, and very wonderful, Outerfocus 2019 calendar is now available! 12 of our guests from 2018 have kindly contributed photographs. Including:Martin Parr, David Carol, Niki Boon, Paris Visone & Steven Bollman, to name but a few. Get your hands on some beautiful photographs and help to support the podcast. We’ll love you forever! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“None. They should just go out and photograph and stop talking about it. That’s the only way they are going to find themselves. They can’t do it in their heads – they have to go out and do it in the camera and get it on film” - Berenice Abbott - when asked is she had any gems of wisdom for the photographer today, Professional Photographer's Survival Guide by Charles E. RotkinOur guest this week is London-based photographer, Matt Stuart. Best known as a “street photographer,” (or “photographer” which is the preferred term), Matt told us how his former life as a skater and working in a call centre prepared him for a career in photography. We didn’t spend much time discussing Berenice Abbott, - or Walker Evans, or Helen Levitt or Robert Frank - but take a look at her work which spanned portraiture of avant-garde artists, the modernising spaces of New York City, to representations of scientific concepts. As always, if you like what we do please share our podcast with your friends, leave us a review and/or rating on iTunes, and get involved in the Outerfocus Chit Chat group on Facebook.You can now support the podcast by using the, Support the Podcast, button on our home page. All donations will go to advertising and hosting so we can grow our audience and keep the podcast alive.And lastly, the Outerfocus 2019 calendar will be available soon. Featuring photographs from:Martin Parr, Niki Boon, David Carol, Ed Templeton, to name but a few! Matt’s LinksWebsiteInstagramFacebookIan’s LinksWebsiteInstagramIan Weldon - Photography EducationBradley’s Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterMusic - Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“Look at the things around you, the immediate world around you. If you are alive, it will mean something to you, and if you care enough about photography, and if you know how to use it, you will want to photograph that meaningness. If you let other people’s vision get between the world and your own, you will achieve that extremely common and worthless thing, a pictorial photograph.” – Paul StrandOur guest this week is Portuguese wedding photographer, Pedro Vilela. We discuss his short-lived photojournalism career, his move to weddings, and how street photography is the best training for his approach to shooting weddings.Pedro joins us on our look back at the history of photography which focuses on Paul Strand. Strand's work spanned many genres, including film, and a majority of the twentieth century. From social documentary to abstract cityscapes, Strand influenced the acceptance of photography as more than just a tool for representation of objective reality. Pedro's linkshttps://www.pedrovilela.pthttps://www.instagram.com/pedrovilelaphoto/https://www.instagram.com/pedrovilelabsides/Ian’s LinksWebsiteInstagramIan Weldon - Photography EducationBradley’s Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterMusic - James William NicholsonThank you for listening, see you in two weeks!Ian & BradleySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

This week we open up the floor to your questions, which we haphazardly, and long windedly, try to answer. And to be fair, this is only our opinion based on the experience we have. Some of you might agree, some of you might not. That’s the point. It’s just conversation and posing ideas - there is no right or wrong, it’s all open to interpretation……..We only get through about 4 or 5, but plan to do some more episodes like this in the future so please keep sending them - info@outerfocuspodcast.com or message us through the facebook group. We don’t want this podcast to be a standard, run-of-the-mill, what’s expected podcast. The point is to learn, and grow, and have fun. Maybe we’ll do a drunk episode!A couple more things:1. You can now support the podcast! Hurrah!There is a 'SUPPORT THE PODCAST' button right below the header image on our landing page. If you'd like to help out then head over to the website and start splashing your moolar. Your support is greatly appreciated.Your generous donations will be poured back into the production of the podcast, advertising and website. We can't thank you enough for your support, and the least we can do is give you a shout out.Thank you, you sexy bastards!2. Ratings and reviews.If you are a fan of the podcast please head over to iTunes and leave a rating and a review. It helps us with visibility and ultimately, reaching a wider audience, will allow us to carry on with the podcast. You can leave a review on the facebook page too, share with your friends, and get involved in the conversation over in the podcast group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871271923164914/Ian’s LinksWebsiteInstagramIan Weldon - Photography EducationBradley’s Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterMusic - James William NicholsonThank you for listening, see you in two weeks!Ian & BradleySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“I don't think there's any such thing as teaching people photography, other than influencing them a little. People have to be their own learners. They have to have a certain talent” - Imogen CunninghamHello! It’s Outerfocus podcast time again and this week we’re joined by the non-bearded, Fadi BouKaram.Fadi is Lebanese photographer who, at the moment, is road tripping across the US visiting all towns called Lebanon. For a second time. An issue with his truck brakes allowed him to be around to talk to us about his trip, his beginnings in photography and his OCD. Outerfocus podcast is a safe place.We also introduce, Imogen Cunningham: Member of the f64 group and a prolific photographer for over 70 years. Badass, without a doubt. Ratings, reviews and all that jazz, with help us with visibility and help us to carry on providing your favourite podcast. Share the love, we’ll love you right back.Fadi’s Links:WebsiteLebanon USA BlogObserve CollectiveInstagramPodcast Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comIan’s LinksWebsiteInstagramIan Weldon - Photography EducationBradley’s Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterMusic - James William NicholsonThank you for listening, see you in two weeks!Ian & BradleySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“Don’t be repressed in your work, dare to experiment, consider any urge, if in a new direction all the better.” – Edward WestonWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Episode 27. I can’t quite believe we’ve been jabbering away for so long. Are you not sick of us yet?This milestone episode (every episode is a milestone, for like, a metaphorical mile or something) we are joined by World Champion skate boarder, Ed Templeton. Ed is a pro skateboarder, photographer, designer, painter, skateboard company (Toy Machine) owner and all round nice guy. Among many other things.We were delighted that he gave us his time and chatted for a good two hours, and we could have gone way longer. The conversation started going as soon as the record button went down, so I’ve pretty much left this episode uncut. I’ve chopped a couple of bits that I didn’t think were relevant, due to time and file size constraints, but this is how it went down. We also mention Edward Weston. Oh, and Ansel Adams. Ed’s LinksWebsiteToy Machine WikipediaInstagram - @ed.templeton & @wires_crossedWires CrossedPodcast Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comIan’s LinksWebsiteInstagramIan Weldon - Photography EducationBradley’s Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterMusic - James William NicholsonThank you for listening, see you in two weeks!Ian & BradleySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“I believe there is nothing more disturbing than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept’’ - Ansel Adams Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!We are back with a bang this week with South African born photojournalist and portrait photographer, Jillian Edelstein. After graduating from The University of Cape Town, Jillian studied photojournalism and has a large, and very impressive, body of work including projects such as Truth and Lies and Instantåneos de Portugal, and multiple worldwide campaigns. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Vogue and Time and Jillian has also won a plethora of awards. We find out what Jillian’s first introductions to photography were, as well as photos of her own, and others, that have had an impact on her process. We also find out more about her career, growing up in South Africa, and what she has coming up.Throughout our chat with Jillian we refer to the work and life of Ansel Adams. Born in 1902 Ansel Adams was an environmentalist and landscape photographer from the US. Developer of the Zone System along with Fred Archer, we take a look at some of his work, touch on his relationship with the environment and achievements in life.Links:The Ansel Adams GalleryWikipediaJillian Edelstein Links: WebsiteInstagramJillian’s book - Here & There - Pre-order nowHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comBradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/https://www.instagram.com/ianjweldon/BooksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand’’ Margaret Bourke-WhiteWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Joining us on our 25th episode this week, we speak with international award winning British wedding and street photographer (and all round nice guy), Ross Harvey. Ahead of his impending Milan visit, we hear what Ross has been up to lately, including his recent role as Nikon Ambassador. We also hear a little about how Ross got started and how he went from graphic designer to progressing organically into shooting weddings, as well as what he does besides photography. Also up for discussion this week are Instagram, what motive others have for shooting, and outsourcing post-production.Continuing the discussion on motives, we look this week at the life and work of Margaret Bourke-White one the first female war photographers. Looking at her iconic body of work, we talk about the obvious passion she had for photography, and her compassion for the situation and subjects. Born in 1904 in New York Margaret had photographed many difficult and hard times around the world, including World War 2, where she was the first female to be allowed to work in combat zones. We discuss this part of her life, as well her time in Pakistan, and some of her iconic images such as those including Stalin, Gandhi and more.Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Bourke-WhiteGuest Links: http://www.rossharvey.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rossharvy/http://street.rossharvey.comHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comBradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books

“A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera” Dorothea Lange Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Joining us after a 2 minute photoshoot earlier in the day, we are pleased to be speaking this week with, Gonçalo Delgado. Growing up with a Father who was a photographer and his Mother a Painter, it’s not surprising Gonçalo embarked on a career as a photojournalist in 2006. Working for several agencies and undertaking a plethora of projects Gonçalo has had his work published around the world in publications such as La Republica, The Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal and many more.We waste no time in discussing what Gonçalo has been working on recently and what his plans for the future are, including a project surrounding a national park in Portugal. We also talk about the impact camera equipment has on the progression of our photography, as well as some of Gonçalo’s favourite photography books. Ian also gives us an insight into what he has coming up soon.History of photography for this weeks episode focuses on Dorothea Lange. Born in 1895 Dorothea was a photojournalist and documentary photographer from America, who was well known for humanising the consequences of the Great Depression. We look back at Lange’s education at Columbia University, where she was taught by Clarence H. White, a founding member of the Photo Secession movement and US photographer; and discuss her importance, work and more.Links:Dorothea Lange - WikipediaGuest Links: Gonçalo - WebsiteInstagramBook recommendations:Dies Irae - Paolo Pellegrin

“The secret of photography is, the camera takes on the character and personality of the handler” Walker EvansWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!This week we are delighted to welcome British documentary photographer, Martin Parr. We dive straight in and find out what Martin has recently been working on, and hear about the former Magnum Presidents new venture, The Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol. We discover how the foundation was born, what it is, and its vision for the future. Martin tells us how he first got introduced to photography by his Grandfather at the age of 13/14 and about his career so far, including how he became a member of Magnum, and didn’t, and then did again, and his slight run in with Henri Cartier-Bresson...... Keep up to date with all talks, exhibitions, events and news from the Martin Parr Foundation, by signing up to the newsletter - HERE History of photography this week focuses on Walker Evans. Born in 1903, Evans was an American photojournalist known for his work documenting the effects of the Great Depression, and bodies of work such as American Photographs. We look at his early life, his work and the impact his photography has had on others.Links:Metropolitan Museum of Art Wikipedia Guest Links:Martin Parr WebsiteThe Martin Parr FoundationMagnum Photos - Martin Parr Books:

“When nothing seems to help I go look at a stone cutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps 100 times without so much as a crack showing in it, yet at the 101st blow it will split in two and I know that it was not the last blow that did it, but all that had gone before’’ Jacob Riis Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Joining us for this episode we have Australian photographer Gina Milicia. Well-known and respected for her work both in the studio and on location, Gina has photographed many high profile people in both the fashion and entertainment world including Danni Minogue. We find out how Gina went from wanting to be sculptor, to getting her first break into photography after a mishap during a work experience placement saw her given cleaning duties to being offered an assistant job at the end. We also talk with Gina about the importance of understanding light; equipment when starting out; confidence in your art; progression in your own photography; her work and much more. History of photography this week (very briefly) looks back at Jacob Riis. Born in 1849, Jacob is known for being a Danish-American social documentary photographer who used his skills in journalism and photography to help the poorer population of New York. We take a look a his early life as well his work.Links, Gina:WebsiteInstagramSo you want to be a Photographer, PodcastHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/Bradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Music - James William Nicholson Thank you for listening, see you two weeks!Ian & BradleySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“Photography can light up darkness and expose ignorance” - Lewis HineThis week we are joined by New York based photographer, Jonathan Higbee. We hear how Jonathan started his photography journey as a travel photographer and writer at a print magazine, and how he became a street photographer after moving to New York. We also discuss his work, and touch on how he made a career from shooting street, despite some pessimistic views from others. Jonathan also gives us an insight into photographers who have inspired him, as well as his favourite photography book and more.As part of our history of photography section we take a closer look at Lewis Hine. Born in 1940 (I'm pretty sure it's 1874 Louise...hahahaha. Louise Martin does our show notes and obviously is having an off day. Pointed out by Joao, thanks mate!) Hine was an American sociologist and photographer known for his part in changing child labor laws in the US. We discuss his work, and his career which involved photographing immigrants arriving in America.Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_HineMOMAInternational Photography Hall of FameGuest Links: https://www.jonathanhigbee.comhttps://www.instagram.com/aliveisthecity/Host Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comBradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books:

“A good photograph is like a good hound dog, dumb, but eloquent” Eugene AtgetWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!As we hit our 20th episode! we are joined this week by American photographer Charles Peterson. We talk with Charles about his career right from his college days shooting gigs, and touch on his time at the Seattle based independent record label Sub Pop. Charles is well known for his music photography, especially shooting the likes of Kurt Cobain and Pearl Jam, so we find out more about that as well as projects such as Grunge and Cypher. We also discuss his current direction in photography and hear about his future plans such as a new book and more.History of photography this week focuses on Eugene Atget, a French documentary photographer born in 1857. We discuss how he went from actor to being well known for his work surrounding Paris street scenes prior to modernisation, and how his work became truly recognised after his death thanks to efforts by the likes of Berenice Abbot.Atget Links:Wiki MOMAGuest Links:https://www.charlespeterson.nethttps://www.instagram.com/charles.peterson.photographer/Host Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/Bradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

‘When I photograph I make love’ Alfred Stieglitz This week we welcome street photographer, Julia Coddington. Currently living in Sydney, Julia is a self taught photographer who takes a lot of her inspiration from the environment and the place she lives. We talk to Julia about her style, how she got started in photography and how she started to build confidence to shoot street photography. We also discuss with Julia, camera clubs; shooting with iPhones; her projects; her street photography workshops and how she likes to shoot.We take a look at Alfred Stieglitz for our history of photography this week. Stieglitz, an American photographer born in 1864 was also well known as a modern art promoter and curator, and was married to the artist Georgia O’Keefe. We discuss how went from shooting with his first camera, a Folmer and Schwing (#SCHWING); co-editing The American Photographer to the creation of the Photo Secession, Camera Work and the 291 GalleryLinks:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_StieglitzGuest Links:https://www.juliacoddington.comhttps://www.instagram.com/juliacoddington/https://www.unexposedcollective.com/aboutHost Links:Bradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

’When I first became interested in photography I thought it was the whole cheese, my idea was to have it recognised as one of the fine arts. Today I don’t give a hoot in hell about it, the mission of photography is to explain man to man and each man to himself, and that is no mean function.’’ Edward Steichen Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!This week we are joined by street photographer, Melissa Breyer from New York. We chat to Melissa about her career journey delving into how and why she went from painting student to photographer. We also hear about Melissas writing and managing editor role at Treehugger as well as details about her upcoming book.With a packed show last week, we decided to look more a bit more at Edward Steichen. Born in Luxembourg in 1879, and later emigrating to America Steichen was known not only for being one of the first modern fashion photographers, but was also known for opening the Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession, later to be known as 291 with Alfred Stieglitz. We take a look at his early life, his work and more. Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_SteichenF1 Photographer using 4x5 View cameraGuest Links:http://www.melissabreyer.comhttps://www.instagram.com/melbreyer/https://www.treehugger.com/author/melissa-breyer/Host Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/New York - Saul Leiter (Louis Vuitton)

Most photographers seem to operate with a pane of glass between themselves and their subjects. They just can’t get inside and know the subject.” – Edward SteichenWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!And we’re back with a bang!This week we are joined by David Carol. A photographer, lecturer, writer, curator and publisher. We talk with David about how he got started in photography, right from owning his first camera at the age of 18 and his first job at The Image Bank, to more recently being retired and publishing photography books with his publishing company, Peanut Press. History of photography this week (very) briefly touches on Edward Steichen. To be fair, we’ll probably go into more detail about Steichen next week as trying to stay on one subject was a bit like trying to herd wild cats. A plethora of things were discussed this week, including: processing film, cameras, Rolex watches and David’s top five influential photographers, among many other things.We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having this conversation. Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_SteichenICPGuest Links: https://www.davidcarol.comhttps://peanutpressbooks.comHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comBradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books:

"There is still a misunderstanding on the subject of the straight print, as opposed to the modified print. Some champions of pure photography, as it is called, will even deny that a modified print is a photograph at all. For my part, I believe that if the X deposit forming an image is built up by the action of light, under the shadow of another image, transparent, and also due to light action, the result must be a photograph, whatever modifications the photographer has thought proper to introduce amongst the relative proportions of the deposit" - Robert DemachyWelcome to the Outerfocus podcast!This week we are joined by Argentinian photographer, Facundo Santana. Although Facu shoots weddings he is also a great street photographer, and we discuss why shooting the street can better inform wedding photography. English isn't Facu's first language and he has been learning by watching movies, reading books, and listening to the Outerfocus podcast (haha he's learning English from me! Some weird Geordie/Argentinian hybrid going on there)That said, he did a great job as it's difficult enough to learn a new language, let alone express ideas and concepts. Facu has agreed to write a guest post for the Outerfocus website to try and explain a little better his ideas around the benefit or practicing street photography. History this week is, Robert Demachy, and we talk about his processes, approach to the medium and his involvement with Stieglitz's Photo Secession. We also discuss his frustration with the conservative views of other photographers of the day and how that same issue is alive and well even to this day. Correction: I mention Julia Margaret Cameron as a photographer who went the ideals of Stieglitz and the Photo Secession. My apologies. It was, of course, Gertrude Käsebier.Facundo Santana Linkshttp://www.facundosantana.com/https://www.instagram.com/facusantana/?hl=enHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/Bradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

“A work of art is a work of order, and if the artist is to put the stamp of his own mind on his own work he must arrange, modify and dispose of his materials so that they may appear in a more agreeable and beautiful manner than they would have assumed without his interference” Henry Peach Robinson Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Joining us this week, broken foot and all, we have Jordi Cervera. We hear how Jordi was influenced by his Grandfather who was a painter, and discuss his journey and path to becoming a fashion, portrait and editorial photographer. We also touch on a variety of topics such as his views on Instagram; books which inspire him; as well as his work in Ibiza. Born in Shropshire, England in 1830 Henry Peach Robinson is this weeks choice for our history of photography segment. Henry was best known for being a combination printing pioneer, in which he joined multiple fronts or negatives to form a single image. We take a look into his journey from being a bookmaker and painter to a pictorialist photographer, and discuss some of his well known images such as ‘Fading Away’.Links:http://jordicervera.format.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jordicerveraph/https://www.instagram.com/jordicerverabw/https://www.facebook.com/JordiCerveraPhotoHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/Bradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books:

‘’Only photography has been able to divide human life into a series of moments, each of them has the value of a complete existence’’ Eadweard MuybridgeWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!Joining us today is Texas based photographer Kym Skiles. After re-entering education attending community college and The Texas Women’s University in her 30’s Kym found her passion for photography. After gaining a deep understanding and foundation in the technical side of photography, her mentor urged her to explore her creative side deeper. We hear more about Kym’s journey, including why she prefers being a second shooter at weddings, as well as the podcast she co-hosts named Vinyl Junkies. We also go a little off track with some interesting discussion on music! Taking a look back at history we focus on Eadweard Muybridge this week. We discuss how this English photographer known particular for his motion photography of humans and animals, who was once a book seller, endured a handful of life changing events including serious injury and a murder charge. We look deeper into these events and explore their relevance to the work and processes he is still renowned for today. Links:http://www.f8studio.comhttp://vinyljunkies.cohttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/http://susankaegrant.com/flash.htmlHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/f8kym/ Bradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson Ian Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/ Books:

“I had to go, a spirit in my feet said go and I went” Mathew B. BradyWelcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!This week we grace you with a full episode of Ian Weldon and Bradley Hanson. With no guest this week we delve into a conversation about photography. We hear what ‘originally’ motivated us in terms of starting out photography careers and what that motivation eventually led us to today and why. We also discuss a little about how we, and others shoot and why, including autofocus, manual shooting and more, and who could forget Bradleys book section!History of photography shines a light on Mathew B. Brady, known to be one of the earliest photographers in American History, and was best known for his Civil War coverage. We discuss Bradys career and entrepreneurial approach, including how he hired approximately 22 photographers; and the ‘celebrities’ he photographed including Abraham Lincoln. Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathew_Bradyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carte_de_visiteHost Links:https://www.outerfocuspodcast.cominfo@outerfocuspodcast.comBradley Hansonhttps://www.bradleyhanson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/https://twitter.com/bradleyhansonIan Weldonhttp://ianweldon.comhttps://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/Books: