The New Classic Film Photography Podcast

This is a New Classic first - we have an underwater photographer who is creating really unique and interesting work in the Hawaiian seas. Her name is Katharine Kollman and she shoots with one of the intriguing Nikonos cameras. In our chat we discuss:what is feels like to 'free dive'the mechanics of photographing under waterthe Nikonos projectliving in HawaiiMake sure to check out Katharine:https://www.instagram.com/cassec0u/Check out New Classic:SHOP: https://www.newclassicfilm.com/shopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

This week we dive into the photographic journey of Edmund Boateng - a US based photographer from Ghana. Edmund has a great YouTube channel where he documents his creative process. Edmund spends a lot of time crafting stories and building characters via his photography. We chat about:his muse, 'Malik'working in movie industrypencil drawings4x5 phtographydoing film photography in GhanaMake sure to follow Edmund on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmundkboateng/By EZ400 film here: https://www.newclassicfilm.com/shopFollow New Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast! Today we have a great photographer and a YouTube favorite Thomas Heaton, talking to us about his adventures in landscape photography.  We cover a variety of topics including:the romance of film photographycamping is the best way to 'get the shot'big bertha ... the Fuji G617digital vs filmfilm is getting too expensive ...Make sure to check out Thomas' work:Website: https://thomasheaton.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasHeatonPhoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatonthomas/Follow New Classic:Buy EZ400 -- https://www.newclassicfilm.com/shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Leica, Leica, Leica ... that should help get some clicks and views

This was a super fun chat with one my homies: Naeem Douglas. We go way back - not really

What's good?! This episode's guest, Melanie King, brings us her wealth of experience with alternative analogue processes. She is an artist and photographer who is currently focusing on astrophotography. Best of all she incorporates elements from the world around her into the analogue and chemical process for her photography. Here's a few things we chat about:3:56 -- the keys to astrophotography7:18 -- London alternative photography collective18:27 -- film photography is precious21:13 -- reclaiming silver from fixerMake sure to check out Melanie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniekatking/Website: https://www.melaniek.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZYdmjWkn-ufpYtVQkIZxwFollow New Classic:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

This time we are featuring photographer Izzie Farr. She hails from London and is an everyday passionate analog shooter just like you and I. When she isn't out creating dope images of her own, she is often out championing diversity and proper respresentation in the photography space. I've learned plenty from her and can't thank her enough for exposing me and our community to so many talented women photographers.2:49 Izzie's photography5:07 How to best continue to learn12:20 Fighting for representation31:31 Doing photography for youMake sure to check out Izzie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzie_farr/Follow New Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/Check out Ribsy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoingFilmThings/videos

We are in the Bronx! This time chatting with Kumoshai, a professional portrait photographer creating vibrant and edgy images. We had a fantastic conversation covering the following:print your images BIG90's hip hop"All the Talent is in the Hood"creating your own opportunitieschallenging standards of beautyGo check out Kumoshai's links!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kumoshai/Shop "All the Talent is in the Hood" - https://stayku.bigcartel.com/product/all-the-talent-is-in-the-hood-book-1Follow New Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/Shop our 35mm film here: https://www.newclassicfilm.com/

Darkroom photography is an art in and of itself. Joe Rovegno aka JoeRo takes this to heart as he makes mix media artwork using his darkroom creations. We discussed:street photographygetting creative in the darkroomalways learning new skillsbuilding community in NYCputting in the workMake sure to check out Joe at these links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.ro/Website: hereLAMS NYC: https://www.instagram.com/laams.nyc/Publishing: https://www.instagram.com/looknyc.co/Follow New Classic: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

This is a long overdue episode where we look at the challenges and problems facing film photography from a sustainability point of view. From the plastic, to the developers, to the waste, there are many layers to this problem. This conversation features Eileen White, from the Sustainable Darkroom. She and I discussed:'fixer' is a big problemplant based developersgrowing ingredients in your home gardenthe "terroir" and seasonality of her rosemary developerpractical actions that each one us can doMake sure to check out Eileen and the Sustainable Darkroom. You can join their Patreon or download their resources as well:Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/sustainabledarkroom/Events -- http://www.londonaltphoto.com/residency-list/2021/7/17/the-sustainable-darkroom-photographic-gardenPatreon -- https://www.patreon.com/sustainabledarkroomPublications -- http://www.londonaltphoto.com/shopEileen White -- http://www.eileenwhite.co.ukEileen White -- https://www.instagram.com/eileenwhiteart/

We are back in the US, and this time quite close to my home NYC. This episode features Chrystopher Davis, a street photographer based in Newark, New Jersey. Chrys has such an interesting story and I loved hearing about it. We covered the following:his love for his home, Newarkthe Leica M6street photography energymuseum photography archivesbeing an employee of LomographyGo check out Chrys:Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/dolo_foto/Website -- https://www.chrysdavis.co/Make sure to follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

It never occurred to me that someone would prefer darkroom printing over the act of photography. The more that I think about ... i feel that might be me too

What up?! We back with another gem, this time featuring another 4x5 photographer. However, this one shoots tin types -- the age old practice involving wet plates and home made photographic emulsions. Carla and I had a great chat and covered a lot of ground including:the dirty history of tin typeswhy tin types?choosing "art" as a careerwho is Sojourner Truth?photo subjects love their 'mirror image'Make sure to follow Carla:Website - http://www.carla-rodriguez.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blkkhand/And of course follow New Classic on IG: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

We are back with season 2! First up is Alex Burke, a fine art landscape photographer based out Colorado. Alex is a master of 4x5 and shared some pretty interesting experiences with us. Alex chatted with us about:the joys of 4x5getting out of your comfort zonetaking days to create the perfect shotmaking money with photography during the worst of pandemicMake sure to check out Alex's work here:Website: https://www.alexburkephoto.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburkephoto/Follow New Classic:Website: https://www.newclassicfilm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Finally after quite some time, I get to share my conversation with Ciaran. A UK based photographer, Ciaran has been able to put together a fantastic series of portraits, focusing on his network and friend group. His project, Queer Acts of Resistance is calming, powerful, and thought provoking. It was great learning about this and other topics:the role of gear in photographyempowering other voicesrepresentation mattersphotographing strangersdocumenting your everyday lifeMake sure to follow Ciaran and look out for his upcoming gallery events. Her is his IG: https://www.instagram.com/ciaranframe_/Check out New Classic on IG: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

I got the chance to chat with one of my favorite photographers, Alex Harper. Her style is so unique, interesting, and captivating, as she photographs many of today's great artists. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about her journey in photography and how she has gotten to where she is today. Here are some of the topics we cover:artistry runs in her familybeing bored with digital photographythe relationship between acting and photographyinspiration from 'Contact High'photographing well known artistsCheck her out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexgharper/Check our New Classic on IG: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

We all coped with the early days of the pandemic differently. Wesley's approach was pretty damn interesting ... 307 hours of walking, 1.6 million steps, and 34,194 images later, he has a full fledged photography book out now (pre-order link here). Book aside, listen to us chat about:our love for classic hip hop cultureliving in the presenthow he 'created' his photography careerintentional photographyhis new book "Notice"You can find Wesley on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesley/Weekly Newsletter "Process" : https://wesley.substack.com/ Check out New Classic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

For many, film photography can be more than just an activity -- it can be a refreshing source of energy and joy, especially in the times when you need it the most. Meet Lex Nikol -- a Seattle based photographer, director, stylist, musician (and more) who cooks up some of my favorite editorial portraiture. Listen to us chat about:getting through tough times via photographythrifting for point and shootsher love for Portra 800portraying Black womenmixed media artYou can find Lex on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex__nikol/Check out New Classic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Karin Majoka is a great photographer and fellow YouTuber who entertains her audience with her day to day photography in Germany. During our fun chat we somehow managed to cover various aspects of film photography including:painting vs photographywhat is creativity?GAS is ok, sometimes ...the psychology of photographystop hating on LeicasYou can find Karin here:Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/karinmajoka/YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbkhtrq_eL8XNqyafT-TNdA/videosCheck out New Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

It's so much fun talking to other lovers of film photography. This time I chop it up with Nadja Amahn, a portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, who is also the curation of 'Black with Film'. Our spans a few topics including:her first film camera ... when she was 6how VSCO inspired a generationyoung vs oldthe responsibility of curationBlack with FilmCheck out Nadja here: https://www.instagram.com/nadja.amahn/Check out Black with Film here: https://www.instagram.com/blackwithfilm/Make sure to follow New Classic on IG: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

An absolute gem of a conversation with Caroline Bonarde. She is a photographer based in London who is originally from Brazil, that loves instant photography. She manipulates the strengths and weaknesses of instant photography to create images that are abstract in nature. We discuss:modern instant cameraseroticism and intimacycensorship on instagrampainting vs photographyFind Caroline on --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolbonarde/Website: https://carolinebonarde.carbonmade.com/Follow New Classic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

I'm finally chatting up with a Londoner! Sophia Carey is a London born fashion and portrait photographer. She's currently living in Manchester but that hasn't stopped her hustle. She shoots a combo of film and digital but is particularly in love with the 6x7 medium format look. Listen to our chat where we discuss:"accidentally" buying cameras on ebaymedium format portraitsshooting film requires bravery!London vs Manchesterphotography is a social jobFollow Sophia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiajcarey/Follow New Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Genuine conversation, some laughs, and lots of insights - chatting with Brooke Schultz was nothing but rewarding.  She is a California based family photographer capturing the authentic moments between parents and their children. If you love photographing your own family, or photograph everyday people as a job, you have to listen in! Here is some of what we covered:Mothers are incredible subjectsadapting antique lensesthe lab tech is Brooke's 'best friend'"analysis paralysis"learning from Gordon ParksFollow Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookebschultz/Check out Brooke's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0b8upzXQGyMRgGj8k91MRfPre-shoot Questionnaire: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/goodiesFollow New Classic on Instagram to see our guests' images:https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Imagine living in country where you didn't even speak the main language - that's what Chris has to deal with on a daily basis. Lucky for him, he lives in Japan though. Language differences aside, its a wonderful place that serves as the mecca of film photography. Join Chris and I as we chat about:Portra 400 is crazy expensive!the chaos of street photographywhy you should downsize your gearbeing a black person living in Japanmaking friends in the film communityMake sure to follow Chris on IG: https://www.instagram.com/zonefocused/Check out New Classic on IG to see photos from our guests: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

From her first love music, to her current love photography  - meet Sissi Lu. She walks the streets of New York City in search for interesting people whose portrait she can make. This involves lots of walking, bravery, and humility. Listen to this episode to learn more about:transitioning from music to photographyHasselblad ASMRdressing like a photographerphotographing older peopleare film photographers introverted or extrovertedCheck out Sissi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sissi_lu/Check her our on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UNDERDVLP/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=gridMake sure to follow New Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

We have gone global with this episode! This time we are featuring Denton Chan, hailing from Hong Kong. Denton is street photographer who has captured the heart and soul of Hong Kong through film photography. In our chat we discuss:- Hong Kong at night + Cinestill- the protests of 2020- the ethics of documenting- HK film photography culture- forming a photography collectiveFollow Denton in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scenefromabicycle/Follow New Classic Film on IG: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

YO! We are back with one of the youtube's new-comers, Mike Gray. He has made a great splash with his striking and beautiful fine art portraits. Mike and I had a great discussion about a few things including:- his love or the Pentax 67- going back in time- YouTube is a lot of work!- Creating his own lane- Fine Art PhotographyInstagram:Mike Gray -- https://www.instagram.com/mikegrayfilm/New Classic Film -- https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

What happens when you face limitations in your creative process ... you make those limitations work for you. In this episode I chat with Felice Trinidad (@felice.c0m), a professional portrait photographer based in Toronto, Canada. She brings a bright and genuine energy to the podcast, making our chat so much fun. We talked about:the Self Portrait trendFuji Superia 16006x4.5 vs 6x7Women photographing womenAll portraits look the same

For this episode we make our was over to Los Angeles, California (virtually

You have probably come across 'If We Film' on instagram. That wonderful community is run by Marina Llopis. She has been doing film photography since we was 13! How about that ... I feel like most of us are newbs by comparison. This conversation with Marina was a fun one, as we explored:Instagram and Youtube are making you lazySpanish speaking photographersthe Annie Leibovitz Masterclass is disappointingJapan is film photography heaven!!Hope you enjoy the podcast. You can find Marina at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifwefilm_/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFjmynC6TQ8Ky5RxzWFsPgMake sure to follow our Instagram page as well: https://www.instagram.com/newclassicfilm/

Que suerte tengo yo en conocer a Santiago (por Instagram). Santiago es un fotógrafo Ecuatoriano y ha trabajado como fotógrafo profesional desde hace casi 10 años. Ahora, Santiago se enfoca solamente en la fotografía analógica y también hace trabajo en su cuarto oscuro. Escuchen todo lo que ofrece Santiago sobre:la comunidad analógica en Latinoamericatrabajando como periodista fotográficosu 'cámara de caja' enorme!el proceso en su 'cuarto oscuro'Asegúrense de seguir a Santigo en la red --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santiagof26/

She's got about 40 cameras ... and counting. Meet Danielle, @girlwithtoomanycameras on IG, who loves shooting with Portra 400 and has a thing or two to say about the film photography community. In this episode we chat about:- the camera that gets no love- the lack of female representation in the film photography community- and her exploration of new film stocksYou gotta listen to this episode. I promise you will be a more informed person because of it

I'm a sucker for good street photography, especially when it's showing the streets of my hometown, NYC! Among the many talented street photographers in that city, we have Paul (@paulie.b on IG). He is a master of the candid surprise shots of New Workers being themselves.Check out this episode so you can hear about:- how Paul knows everyone ...- Leica cameras ... duh- the "Canyons" of NYC- street photography technique I had so much fun recording this one. Paul is a real one! Follow him --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulie.b/