This Photo Life - A photography podcast

Andy chats with dance and portrait photographer Stephan Bollinger about his story and work, learning and not just "how" but "why", the heart (and start of art), and more... Links: Stephan's site: bolllinger.co Stephan on Youtube: youtube.com/c/StephanBollinger Stephan on Instagram: instagram.com/stephanbollinger/ Stephan on Clubhouse: clubhouse.com/@sbollinger Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – https://thatphotofeeling.com That Photo Feeling Podcast: Weekly podcast via Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Google – Stitcher – Youtube That Photo Feeling TV: Live every Sunday at 8pm CET via Facebook and/or Youtube Coming to Brugge (Bruges) Belgium? Why not join me as Photo Tour Brugge? Use the code “thatphotofeeling” on checkout for a 10% discount.

Andy chats with London-based photographers / videographers Kersten Luts and Nick Kirby about working together, feeding and learning from each other, not f*ing up the Royal Albert Hall gig, and much more! LINKS Camerashake Podcast: https://camerashakepodcast.com On Youtube: https://youtube.com/camerashake Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – https://thatphotofeeling.com That Photo Feeling Podcast: Weekly podcast via Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Google – Stitcher – Youtube That Photo Feeling TV: Live every Sunday at 8pm CET via Facebook and/or Youtube Coming to Brugge (Bruges) Belgium? Why not join me as Photo Tour Brugge? Use the code "thatphotofeeling" on checkout for a 10% discount.

Andy chats with California based photographer, videographer, photography instructor and author Marc Silver about his story coming up in the photo game, educating yourself as a photographer, and what to think about with those educating on photography. ; Links: Marc's website: https://www.silberstudios.com Advancing Your Photography: https://www.silberstudios.com/advancing-photography-book/ Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – https://thatphotofeeling.com That Photo Feeling Podcast: Weekly podcast via Apple Podcasts – Spotify – Google – Stitcher – Youtube That Photo Feeling TV: Live every Sunday at 8pm CET via Facebook and/or Youtube Coming to Brugge (Bruges) Belgium? Why not join me as Photo Tour Brugge?

Back from break and with a focus/refocus mindset on the photography... LINKS Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – https://thatphotofeeling.com That Photo Feeling Podcast: Weekly podcast via Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google - Stitcher - Youtube That Photo Feeling TV: Live every Sunday at 8pm CET via Facebook and/or Youtube Coming to Brugge (Bruges) Belgium? Why not join me as Photo Tour Brugge?  

Andy chats with Jordan Grobe about managing concert photographers and digging into archives as a communication coordinator for 5 major Washington venues, becoming a budding music photographer in his own right, and (of course) some talk on the early days of working the camera. Jordan's Site: https://jgro.be/ Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgro.be/ Jordan on Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/@jgro.be   Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Andy's Instagram (as Photo Tour Brugge): https://instagram.com/phototourbrugge Andy on Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/@andymcphoto That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – http://thatphotofeeling.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com

Andy has a nice long extended chat with advertising photographer, consultant, and car photography specialist Michael Lee about social media, assisting photographers, not actually owning a camera... and more! Links Michael's site: https://www.migsfoto.com/ Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migsfotocgi/ Michael on Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/migsfoto Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Andy on Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – http://thatphotofeeling.com

Andy chats with digital marketing consultant extraordinaire Ryan Hornby about his former pop singer and model careers, consulting photographers to better branding and visibility, and of course some of his invaluable tips to get you to glory. LINKS Ryan's Site: https://ryanhornby.com Ryan on Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/@ryanhornby Ryan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryanhornby Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) – https://thatphotofeeling.com Enjoy This Gallery or Tutorial or Podcast or Live Show of Andy's? That Photo Feeling Podcast: Weekly podcast via Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google - Stitcher - Youtube That Photo Feeling TV: Live every Sunday at 8pm CET via Facebook and/or Youtube Coming to Brugge (Bruges) Belgium? Why not join me as Photo Tour Brugge?  

Andy chats with Luka Esenko; travel photographer, photo guide and founder of the Photohound photo-location app and community. LINKS: Luka's site: https://lukaesenko.com/ Photohound: http://photohound.co/ Andy's Site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com That Photo Feeling (pod/tv/clubhouse) - https://thatphotofeeling.com

With Clubhouse opening up on Android and this audio-only social media app having already cultivated a top spot for the global photo community… Andy talks to Clubhouse photographers about Clubhouse for photographers. See below the links for a listing of photographers, industry and interesting folk, and photo clubs worth a follow. Links: That Photo Feeling: https://thatphotofeeling.com Andy’s site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com  Andy on Clubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/@andymcphoto    (all listings in 100% random order) Photographers on Clubhouse to Follow Andy McSweeney (that’s me!) Chelsea Lauren platon Peter Hurley Tom Hoops Danny Michel Richard Waine Stefan Bollinger Michael Lee Tom Wright Jordan Grobe James Lavish Paul Bellinger Top Flight Scott Rozenthal Jerry Avenaim Stockezy Dallas Logan Isaac Alvarez Gladstone Redwood-Sawyer Danielle Noel Hawthorne Benjamin Kanarek   Photo Industry People on Clubhouse to Follow Ryan Hornby Cent Magazine Debra Weiss Elias Gozal   Clubs on Clubhouse to Follow That Photo Feeling (that’s my club!) Behind the Lens Photo Fluf Peter Hurley’s Photography Banter Photography Period The Artist Lab Photography Masterclass   Non photo Clubs on Clubhouse to Follow Finding Your Voice Whisky and Cigarettes The Chill House

Andy chats to Bart Heirweg: pro Belgian landscape photographer, instructor, author and neighbor to Andy in Brugge in more ways than one. Bart's website: https://bartheirweg.com Bart on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bartheirweg That Photo Feeling: https://thatphotofeeling.com Andy's website: https://thatphotofeeling.com

Andy talks about change, evolution, and what's coming next with That Photo Feeling...  LINKS Andy's Site That Photo Feeling Photo Tour Brugge (last chance to use "thatphotolife" on checkout for -15%)    

Andy catches up with Ibarionex Perello but less about 2020 and more about podcasting life, fears over follies, worrying about others expectations, and more. Also and after the chat: A few pointers on who to follow on Clubhouse (after you follow Ibarionex of course!) and a teaser of things to change in times to come. VIDEO OF THE EPISODE: https://youtube.com/andymcphoto LINKS Ibarionex's site: https://www.ibarionex.net/ Ibarionex's podcast: The Candid Frame on itunes spotify etc. Ibarionex on the socials: @ibarionex Andy's site: https://www.andymcsweeney.com/ Photo Tour Brugge: http://phototourbrugge.com/ (enter "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15% off open and private tours) Andy on the socials: @andymcphoto and/or @phototourbrugge.com

Andy talks with Peter Hurley, world renowned headshot photographer, educator, undisputed king of the "Shebang!" and cool fella at large. Peter and Andy chat about the joy of getting on the water, keeping focus, making a good first impression, and (of course) getting the "shebang!" worthy shot by getting others to open up for the camera. LINKS Peter's site: https://peterhurley.com The Headshot Crew: https://headshotcrew.com/ Peter on Clubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/@peterhurley The Headshot Crew on Clubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/club/peterhurleyphotographybanter Peter on Instagram: https://instagram.com/peterhurley   Andy's site: https://andymcsweeney.com/ Andy on Clubhouse; https://joinclubhouse.com/@andymcphoto This Photo Life on Clubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/clubs/this-photo-life  Andy on Instagram: @andymcphoto and/or @phototourbrugge Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com/ (use "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15% any tour)   Enjoy this episode? Thanks so much to like/share/subscribe and maaaaybe even tell a friend who might also dig it.

Andy catches up with pro adult & glamour photographer (and past guest) OG Foto on how 2020 and 2021 affected his photo life for plans (like the new house bought just before lockdown) to finding new inspiration on Onlyfans (as a video or photographer, not a model haha) to hope being held through and what to look forward to next. OG Foto's first visit to the show: https://andymcsweeney.com/2020/05/20/this-photo-life-033-into-glamour-erotica-with-og-foto/ OG Foto's instagram: @ogfoto OG Foto's site: https://www.ogfoto.com/ Andy’s site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com enter “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15%

Andy talks to humanitarian photographer, educator, author and all around Buddha of creativity David DuChemin about creative voices and bubbles, staying on the Loose, taking breaks... and oh so much more and (without trying to be precious about it all). 0:00 Start & Intro 5:30 Interview 1:22:18 Outro LINKS David's site: https://davidduchemin.com + https://craftandvision.com Andy's site: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com enter "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%

Andy catches up with family portrait photographer, past guest and friend of the show Pieter Claerhout about how 2020/21 has unfolded for him with work, family and (of course) photography. LINKS Pieter's site: https://www.jono-fotografie.be/ Andy's site: https://andymcsweeney.com/ Andy's Youtube: https://youtube.com/andymcphoto

Andy has a long and wide chat with accomplished portrait photographer, instructor and all around top fella Frank Doorhof on shared love of bikes and comics before hitting hard into the camera and photo talk of all kinds. See index & times below... https://frankdoorhof.com https://youtube.com/frankdoorhof https://andymcsweeney.com https://youtube.com/andymcphoto Topics & Timings: 0:00 Hi Frank & how’s it been over 2020? 5:05 Comics & cinema & music & resetting the mental speedometer 10:15 Frank visits the Secret Stash! 13:53 Compositional considerations 19:45 Focal lengths & lenses for portraits 28:00 Getting to know Sony for reviews 33:00 Fujifilm & medium format 36:20 Innovation and what do you actually need (or: Yet more G.A.S.?) 43:45 Best gear is the old gear 49:50 What’s truly precious & keeping consistent 59:46 Billing and training your client 1:03:45 Start with your scales (music & photography) 01:13:00 Educating and the individual 01:21:00 Portrait Psychology and Peter (and Batman!) 01:26:40 Lighting up K.I.S.S. 01:33:41 Egos & lack thereof from the Kelbyone crew to Brian May 01:44:08 Mrs Frank is Fantastic & Tradeshow Travels 01:55:16 Holiday Shooting with the Smartphone 01:57:20 How do you feel about your photography?

Andy catches up with past guest of the show, photographer, Olympus educator, instructor and all around top cat Rob Knight on how 2020-1 unfolded in his photo life.  Links: Rob's Site: robknightphotography.com Creative Immersion Photography: creative-immersion-photography.mn.co Andy’s Site: andymcsweeney.com Andy's Youtube: youtube.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: phototourbrugge.com - Enter “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15%

Andy talks to prolific author, educator and music lover Rick Sammon about situational awareness & engaging as an instructor, the Beatles and practice practice practice, not to mention his Photo Therapy & Photo Quest book among other riffs and bits of conversation. LINKS: Rick's site: ricksammon.com Rick's Photo Therapy Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190361645584015/ Andy's Site: andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: phototourbrugge.com enter "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%  

This week and as we settle in to a season of interviews on the show: Andy catches up with past guest Valerie Jardin to see how 2020 and '21 has unfolded, from cancelled workshops to personal and creative inspirations to a new addition to the Jardin family.  The first of a new segment ("Catching up in '21 with...") to see how past guests are holding in after a crazy 2020, now more than ever is the time to keep in touch with those you care about after all! Valerie's website: valeriejardin.com Luna on Instagram: @luna_love_20 Andy's website: andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: phototourbrugge.com Andy's Youtube: youtube.com/andymcphoto Valerie's past visits to This Photo Life: here and here

Andy continues his chat with concert photographer Nathan Dobbelaere beyond C.R.A.P. (episode 40, here) and digs into how he found photography through family, a side hustle in shooting internationally, the joy and pain of socials, and of course some gear talk and settings. Nathan's site: nathandobbelaere.com/ Nathan on Facebook: facebook.com/nateconcertphotography Nathan's Instagram: instagram.com/nateconcertphotography C.R.A.P. - crap.photo Andy's site - andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge - phototourbrugge.com/

This week it's talk of how to relax in the dead of January but be productive, the therapy of cleaning up to improve photo results into 2021 and beyond.   Andy's site: andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: phototourbrugge.com

On today's show Andy talks to Nathan about C.R.A.P. (Cultural Rescue Aid by Photographers)) and how the Belgian photo scene is stepping up to help the cultural sector in this oh-so-funky-2020. C.R.A.P. - https://crap.photo Live2020 - https://live2020.be  Het Objectief Gent - https://hetobjectief.com/  Andy's site - https://andymcsweeney.com Brugge Landscapes: Unlocked For Light - https://phototourbrugge.com/unlocked4light  Photo Tour Brugge - https://phototourbrugge.com/ 

This week Andy talks about keeping it "on the loose" with your photography, creativity, and life itself. phototourbrugge.com/unlocked4light andymcsweeney.com

This week it's a bit more on keeping happy in this oh-so-glorious year of 2020, then talk of of the joy (we can all enjoy) of my new photo project "Brugge Landscapes: Unlocked for Light" (here) launching Sunday. LINKS: Brugge Landscapes: Unlocked for Light Andy's Photo Show 3d Gallery Launch on Sunday Nov 1st @8pm CET Andy's website Photo Tour Brugge - use "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%

Feeling clear of his cold/bronchitis(!) for a while, Andy babbles about keeping happy in hard times, where the show is going (a little more pro), and announces his new project. Also, news and views in and around the Nikon z6 II & z7 II as well as the updated Fujifilm 10-24mm and S10 among others. Nice to see innovations in the camera game! :) Andy's This Photo Life: Twice monthly podcast via Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google - Stitcher - Youtube   Andy's Photo Show: Live every Sunday at 8pm CET and welcome to  join via Facebook and/or Youtube

This week I'm still sick with a cold (hey at least it ain't COVID!) but still on air and with some quick advice on keeping busy in photography. Apologies for delay on broadcast from last week, you would NOT have enjoyed hearing my sicky-boy voice then haha! LINKS Andy McSweeney .com Photo Tour Brugge .com Andy's Photo Show (live every Sunday 8pm CET) Andy Big Time Photo Fun Hang Out Gang   Andy on Instagram, Facebook + twitter Photo Tour Brugge on Instagram, Facebook + twitter

Guess I was wrong last episode to say This Photo Life was stopping... We're back and (I think) better than ever! :)   This week it's photo news and views on the recently released Nikon Z 50mm & 14-24mm lenses, Sony's new A7c full frame, Fujifilm and thieir bokeh-licious 50mm f1.0 lens, and more. Also catching up on what I've been shooting and keeping busy with my photography, there's now a video feed of this episode at youtube.com/andymcphoto and facebook.com/andymcphoto to help (but isn't required) on that and I hope helps your photography. LINKS: Andy McSweeney .com Photo Tour Brugge .com Andy on Instagram, Facebook + twitter Photo Tour Brugge on Instagram, Facebook + twitter

What better to discuss and muse about for the last episode of this podcast than what to do when things end? From being aware of your work enough to evaluate if things should carry on, what priorities to consider if you're at that crossroads, and what we can take from these efforts even once they wrap up (or evolve into the next work). Also and to not leave you photo-podless, a listing of legendary pods (linked below) that you better damn well already know or soon check out towards a better photo life. Enjoy and thanks for listening! :) Andy Links Andy McSweeney Photography Andy McSweeney on Youtube (be sure to subscribe if enjoyed!) Photo Tour Brugge (use code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%) Andy on Instagram as Photo Tour Brugge   Photo Podcasts to Check Out The Candid Frame with Ibarionex Perello Hit The Streets with Valerie Jardin Lenswork with Brooks Jensen Art of Photography with Ted Forbes The Grid with Scott Kelby (and friends) DJ Biaz DJ Biaz on Bandcamp Dj Biaz on Soundcloud

This episode I continue and conclude my talk with glamour/adult/erotica photographer about his work as it unfolded into a full time career, the community he cares for next to the photos, and going long into gear talk for what he uses when on the job either on set or otherwise. OG Foto on Instagram: https://instgram.com/ogfoto (@ogfoto) OG Foto website: https://ogfoto.com Andy’s website: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com Use promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15% off any tour. DJ Biaz: https://soundcloud.com/biaz + https://bandcamp.com/biaz

This week I chat with glamour and adult erotica photographer OG Foto from Las Vegas about his career in depth and detail, starting this episode with his life before it was work and the value of photographic therapy as he built up to the pro league. OG Foto on Instagram: https://instgram.com/ogfoto (@ogfoto) OG Foto website: https://ogfoto.com  Andy’s website: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com Use promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15% off any tour. Latest Corona virus updates in Brugge: https://www.visitbruges.be/en/coronavirus-covid-19-update DJ Biaz: https://soundcloud.com/biaz + https://bandcamp.com/biaz  

An episode of exploring the positive side of this lockdown situation as far as your photography goes, options to consider if you're stuck in the 4 walls of home and when/if you're allowed out for some air.   LINKS   Andy’s website: https://andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com Use promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15% off any tour. DJ Biaz: https://soundcloud.com/biaz + https://bandcamp.com/biaz

As a photo tour operator and commercial photographer here in Brugge since 2012... I **definitely** noticed the Coronavirus / COVID-19 situation here big time to say the least. I talk about the situation as the exclusive topic this week, even got the wife in to ask the questions so it wouldn't get too monologue-y not to mention keep things smiling in this very tough moment of my photo life. https://phototourbrugge.com and use the code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15% Latest updates for Coronavirus in Brugge: https://www.visitbruges.be/en/coronavirus-covid-19-update

This episode we chat with Suzanne Porter about her fascinating journey in photography, from her NGO humanitarian shooting  globally (with an emphasis on Africa) before settling down in Morocco to open her photo tour in Marrakesh in 2009. The story certainly doesn't stop there: in 2019 she started Clik-Trip.com as a currated directory of photo workshops for the traveling shutterbug to find the best tours and workshops. We go deep into all that and more including on street portraiture in strange lands, lovely lady with an amazing story to tell beyond her photos, I feel the same with her Clik Trip work and a pleasure to sit down with to hear her story. LINKS Suzanne Porter: https://www.suzanneporter.com/ Clik Trip: https://clik-trip.com Clik Trip Twitter & Instagram: @cliktripphoto  Andy's website: https://andymcsweeney.com  Photo Tour Brugge: https://phototourbrugge.com Use promo code "thishotolife" on checkout for -15% off any tour. DJ Biaz: https://soundcloud.com/biaz + https://bandcamp.com/biaz    

A slightly delayed episode release thanks to things going slightly to poop... So we talk about that in photography and otherwise. Also, some thoughts from the recent Costumes in Bruges event on event photography and managing crowds of cameras both crazy or casual.   LINKS: Costumes in Bruges: costumesinbruges.com Strabo Photo tours - Holland 1 Belgium: Live it, Love it, Shoot it : https://phototc.com/tours/holland-and-belgium-live-it-love-it-shoot-it/ Andy's website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram & twitter Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com  Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz & www.bandcamp.com/biaz

Welcome to 2020 everyone, we're back on This Photo Life and couldn't be happier after time off for holiday at home in Montreal and then (properly haha) with the wife & dog in Brugge. This ep is about staying loose and relaxed as well as some gear news from Canon & Nikon as they released the Canon 1D X III and Nikon d780 respectively at the 2020 CES event in Las Vegas. Then a little "mystery box" magic to wrap up the show, back in 2 weeks with an interview and much more over the year ahead... LINKS: The Candid Frame with Ibarionex Perello: thecandidframe.com Costumes in Bruges: costumesinbruges.com Canon 1D X III release via Petapixel Nikon D780 release via Petapixel Insta360 One R Modular Action Cam Andy's website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram & twitter Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com  Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz & www.bandcamp.com/biaz

Apologies from Andy for the semi-great delay getting this one out, busy at work and even enough that it gets talked about at top of the show. After that it's gear news (Sony Nikon & Fujifilm) and my salty opinions on what's new there, then for the Q&A it's talk of editing software (free and paid) to round out the episode... Andy's website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram & twitter Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com  Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz & www.bandcamp.com/biaz Adobe Camera RAW (free): https://helpx.adobe.com/be_en/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.html Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (Lightroom & Photoshop): https://adobe.com/creative_cloud OnOne: https://on1.com Darktable: https://darktable.org/ Skylum: https://skylum.com/luminar Windows 10 RAW Image extension: https://microsoft.com/en-us/p/raw-image-extension/9nctdw2w1bh8?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Part 2 of my chat with the wonderful Valerie Jardin! Last time we covered her process of building a fine art photo book (episode link) and this time it's a freeflow chat about Paris, getting the shots on the street (whether on her own or while leading her workshops), then some gear chat re. the Fujifilm gear she prefers to use and how she prefers to set those settings. After that it's Q&A with yours truly solo on the mic to take your questions both creative and technical, this round it's about what cameras and lenses (and more) that I pack for my travels both near and far. Hope you enjoy, and questions or feedback is welcome via thisphotolifepod {at} gmail.com should it interest or please! (...and apologies for the slightly delayed episode release, totally my bad during the last busy days of September season...) Links: Valerie's website: valeriejardinphotography.com Chasing Light, Telling Stories: Paris: http://valeriejardinphotography.com/clts-paris Hit the Streets with Valerie Jardin Podcast:  valeriejardinphotography.com/podcast/ Valerie Jardin on Instagram: @valeriejardin Andy's website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram & twitter Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com  Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz & www.bandcamp.com/biaz

We're back from the break, lovely summer here in Brugge and hope you all had a great one with some killer photos and moments around the shot! On this episode it's a blaze of returning awesome with Valerie Jardin coming by for once more to discuss her new (and first non-instructional) photo book that is "Chasing Light, Telling Stories: Paris" in all it's glory, from inspirations and shooting time in Paris to the process of assembling the book including choice of shots and who she wants to work with. If enjoyed be sure to stay tuned in (subscribe, hint hint!) for part 2 on the next ep... After that it's yours truly talking about being 25 years away from my native Canada and how my photo life (beyond this podcast) would not have happened without taking that big leap forward. Enjoy! :) Links: Valerie's website: valeriejardinphotography.com Chasing Light, Telling Stories: Paris: http://valeriejardinphotography.com/clts-paris Hit the Streets with Valerie Jardin Podcast:  valeriejardinphotography.com/podcast/ Valerie Jardin on Instagram: @valeriejardin Andy's website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram & twitter Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com  Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz & www.bandcamp.com/biaz

A quick little monologue on keeping loose and open and rolling with the punches, life can certainly throw them at you (photos and otherwise) and gotta make sure to keep it breezy to keep it easy. ;)   LINKS: Andy's website: http://andymcsweeney.com Andy on Youtube: http://youtube.com/andymcphoto Andy's Instagram: http://instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz and/or www.bandcamp.com/biaz Pre intro tune: Roll With The Punches by Young MC (Biaz punch-up mix), copyright Rhino Records and used with deep thanks. Questions and comments: info@andymcsweeney.com 

PArt 2 of my chat with Karen Hutton goes long and loose on finding sources of learning, Karen's photo inspirations (not all of which are photographers either!), dark times and dealing with it, photo feeling and therapy, and even delve deep into becoming a Fujifilm X Ambassador.  Such wonderful energy and a sheer pleasure for both parts of our lengthy chat, hope you enjoy! LINKS: Karen's website: http://karenhutton.com Karen on Instagram: http://instagram.com/karenhutton Andy's website: http://andymcsweeney.com Andy on Youtube: http://youtube.com/andymcphoto Andy's Instagram: http://instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz and/or www.bandcamp.com/biaz Questions and comments: info@andymcsweeney.com 

I have a wonderfully open and wide chat with accomplished travel photographer & photography instructor Karen Hutton, a wonderful ray of light in the photographic community and was a pleasure to have time with her! :)  In part 1 of this 2 part chat, plenty of photo & life threads of discussion including structure vs. chaos, practice, finding knowledge, and critiques among other topics. Enjoy! LINKS: Karen's website: http://karenhutton.com Karen on Instagram: http://instagram.com/karenhutton Andy's website: http://andymcsweeney.com Andy on Youtube: http://youtube.com/andymcphoto Andy's Instagram: http://instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz and/or www.bandcamp.com/biaz Questions and comments: info@andymcsweeney.com 

This episode I sing (in a brief monologue kind of way) about the joys of spring for photography and life, whatever you shoot and however you feel it's definitely the season to get out there and get shooting... Also perhaps the shortest episode of this show yet and apologies for the slight delay on release, was crunching a ton of photo work (both shooting and teaching) with this lovely season & proving my above point about getting out there. ;) LINKS: Exif Fotoclub Oostende: http://www.fotoclubexif.be/ Andy's website: http://andymcsweeney.com Andy on Youtube: http://youtube.com/andymcphoto Andy's Instagram: http://instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz "The Third Zone" on www.bandcamp.com/biaz Questions and comments: info@andymcsweeney.com 

This episode I chat with photographer, previous drop-in guest and buddy o' mine Ian Van Landuyt.  Like previous visits with Ian we get silly and cozy on the chat and all that, however there's plenty of serious business with what Ian's been getting up to with his cameras in Iceland & Italy among others, not to mention where his photo love all started and why he works it (but doesn't worry about it just) as work. Ian also indulges my guessing a bit to what he's saying and spinning out some photo tips and thoughts that we bounce off each other for, such a pleasure to have a variety of guests and this guy is up towards the top! :) LINKS: Ian's website: http://ianvanlanduyt.be  Ian Van Landuyt on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ianvanlanduyt Happy Campers Iceland: https://happycampers.ie/ Andy's website: http://andymcsweeney.com Andy on Youtube: http://youtube.com/andymcphoto Andy's Instagram: http://instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz Questions and comments: info@andymcsweeney.com 

Part 2 of my chat with photography educator, author, all around nice fella Mr Scott Kelby.  With a heavier lean to the photo side proper, Scott opens up and shares his views on photo communities and brands (and yes a bit of gear specifically) among other topics. Stay tuned if nothing else for Scott's honest response to how he feels about his own photography at the end, might be heartening to your own process that he feels there's always room to grow! :)   Links Scott Kelby - www.scottkelby.com KelbyOne - www.KelbyOne.com  The Grid - Every Wed via www.youtube.com/kelbyone  Scott's "The essence of Paris 2019 Workshop - www.scottkelbyworkshops.com Andy McSweeney - www.andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge - www.phototourbrugge.com (use the code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15% on any tour. Valid until January 1 2020. Andy on Instagram - www.instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge on Instagram - www.instagram.com/phototourbrugge 

This episode of the podcast, I'm delighted to chat to industry legend Scott Kelby the photography educator, photographer, founder and head of the KelbyOne photo education network. We certainly get into that (especially in part 2 next week) but largely this is a chat to get to know Scott the person, he's been interviewed plenty on his work (see links below) and ol' Andy wanted to see what sets Scott up for the best exposure to the life that might inspire a photo... Or even just soaking it in without firing a frame. Next week for part 2, stay tuned and hope you enjoy this! :) 3 interviews with Scott Kelby by others: With Karen Hutton on The Chat with Karen Hutton With Ibarionex Perello on the Candid Frame  With Jaren Polin on Fro Knows Photo (click a title to visit the link) Links Scott Kelby - www.scottkelby.com KelbyOne - www.KelbyOne.com  The Grid - Every Wed via www.youtube.com/kelbyone  "The Jesus Thing" on Amazon.com - click here . Andy McSweeney - www.andymcsweeney.com Photo Tour Brugge - www.phototourbrugge.com (use the code "thisphotolife" on checkout for -15% on any tour. Valid until January 1 2020. Andy on Instagram - www.instagram.com/andymcphoto Photo Tour Brugge on Instagram - www.instagram.com/phototourbrugge 

To kick off the first episode of 2019, we discuss what Andy's been up to a little on the off season... Which is -relaxing + resting- and makes sense towards being the topic for this return episode.   Don't worry... It's still leads back to your photography in serious ways and hope you enjoy. :) Links: Andy’s website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz

To wrap up 2018 and this season of This Photo Life, I field your questions on photography as well as being Andy. We discuss all sorts of topics from inspiration on composition to why my dog is so damn awesome. Back in March (or maybe April) 2019 with new episodes, hope you enjoyed this edition and huuuuuge thanks to you and my awesome guests for dropping by! :)  Links: Andy’s website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz Inspiration on composition Ibarionex Pirello on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXvqO_kJSF1GwExcgkrwUg Valerie Jardin: http://valeriejardinphotography.com Jay Maisel : https://www.jaymaisel.com/ David DuChemin : https://davidduchemin.com/   Musicians who are photographers Bryan Adams photography: http://bryanadamsphotography.com/ Nikki Stixx photography: https://www.instagram.com/nikkisixxphotography/ Moby photography: http://moby-photography.com/ Julian Lennon photography: https://www.julianlennon-photography.com/  

I chat with Pieter Claerhout of Jono Fotografie about his purposely part time work as a family portrait photographer next to his full time work as Chief Technology Officer of Twixl Media. We discuss the process of how he and his wife bring smiles to families (usually in a bulk season around communions), the importance of his own family and why he's not rushing into taking photos full time, and (with him being a tech head supremo) also getting into his process after the shoot and backing up files and so forth. Pieter's website: https://www.jono-fotografie.be/ Pieter's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pclaerhout/ Andy’s website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz

Today's show is a wonderful chat with travel photographer, instructor & Lumix ambassador Rob Knight about the importance of relaxing next to (and during) photo adventures and his mission to help others on his Costa Rica workshops do just that. We also talk candidly about the power and possibilities with Lumix both on Mirco 4/3 and the recently announced full frame Lumix S among other topics, top dude and a pleasure to have on the show! :) . Rob Knight Photography - https://robknightphotography.com/ Costa Rica Photography & Yoga Retreat - https://creativeimmersionphotography.com/ Rob Knight on Instagram - @robknightphoto Andy’s website: www.andymcsweeney.com , @andymcphoto on Instagram Photo Tour Brugge: www.phototourbrugge.com Use the promo code “thisphotolife” on checkout for -15%. DJ Biaz: www.soundcloud.com/biaz