Breathe Pictures Podcast | Photography And Film Making

Fridays are a chance for you and I to step out, take our cameras, and take a walk through the countryside. I'm taking also your emails from the week, your feedback about the shows and the guests and answer any questions. Join me along the Kennet Canal in the rain in leafy Berkshire England, for the first Friday Photowalk. You'll be able to see the pictures referenced in today's show too on the showpage: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/22-friday-photowalk-the-first

Today meet the photographers for whom risk assessment means more than a trip hazard, photographers making judgement calls that affect their lives and their families too. Also more on photographing protest and how the actions of the police and other authorities affect photojournalists. https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/risks-photographers-take

Jim Grover, from London keeps a keen ear to the ground when it comes to making photo stories about his community from which he then shows within self-initiated exhibitions, which he also has some advice about in today’s episode. Also today an invite to send in your best photographic 'hacks,' the tricks of the trade you've found to make your photographic life easier.  Today's show notes: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/jim-grover-leica-stories

Today on the show we hear from Ian MacDonald, a Vancouver based photographer who believes street photography saved his life from spiralling out of PTSD control as a paramedic. Also part two of our two parter featuring Nick Turpin on the relaunch of iN-PUBLiC, a home for some of the most exciting street photographers across the globe. Links to today's show: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/street-photography-macdonald-turpin

With protest as a theme understandably topping news agendas today, meet Adrian Arbib, who has made a career from photographing protests. It’s 57 years almost to the day that a monk was photographed by an AP photographer immolating himself on a Saigon street surrounded by monks watching on in quiet meditative prayer. The photo is a universal symbol of rebellion and fight against injustice. We talk about the work of photographers making stories about protest. More at www.photographydaily.show

Today, the pictures that have changed you, shaped you, inspired and influenced that way you shoot as a photographer. For me that began in 1988, a story shared by renowned British photojournalist Tom Stoddart. To see the pictures talked about in today's show: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/

The confidence to ask a stranger for a portrait. It's a skill some photographers have. But what is their secret? How do they make that simplest of requests; "Can I make your portrait?" Photographer Gabrielle Motola shares her thoughts about asking people you don't know to pose up for a picture and this, despite admitting suffering from anxiety.  See the show notes: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/portraits-strangers-gabrielle-motola

Today, a special show featuring some news about one of the most influential street collectives from the last two decades. We talk to Nick Turpin, founder of iN-PUBLiC two decades ago about the return of his inspirational and influential platform. It doesn't matter if you shoot street or not, you're probably closer to it than you think. See links: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/in-public-nick-turpin-streetphotography

Photography Daily asks, "Do you love what you shoot? Do you even like what you shoot?" It's a question many professionals wrestle with. Today meet animal rights photographer Jo-Anne McArthur on how she began making pictures about the subject she is passionate about and how that turned into a her life's photographic work. Links and further reference material are available on today's show notes through https://www.photographydaily.show

This week on Photography Daily we have an exciting announcement to share that will undoubtedly thrill street shooters. Today a response to Friday's episode on Adam Gray, arrested in NYC with a press card whilst photographing the protests, and former San Fransisco news man Dennis Lee talks about the stress and wonder of shooting and processing film for news. Write to the show: studio@photographydaily.show

On today’s show, British photojournalist Adam Gray, living and working in New York City recounts his story, another story of a photographer or reporter forcibly abused or arrested whilst doing their job during an emerging crisis upon a crisis. Are photographers the unexpected enemy of the state? Contact the show: studio@photographydaily.show

Today on Photography Daily, do you choose what you shoot in terms of genre, or does your genre choose you? Is it even important as photographers to have a genre or shoot narrow topics of interest or speciality? Neale also finds himself in the wide open, photographing his first job post lockdown. And he doesn't feel comfortable. Send your thoughts and feedback: studio@photographydaily.show

Todays’s Photography Daily features this month’s focus guest, Daniel Milnor and today’s photo essay asks a question; should I print or post? Dan has been on a mission of digital detox and is convinced his photography is all the better for it.  Email the show with your stories of photography: studio@photographydaily.show

I find myself in photographic awe of anyone who can commit to a single brand as if they’ve found their image making lobster. But is it important what camera you shoot with? Is it about you? Or is it really a long standing relationship with that silvery black box? Write to the show: studio@photographydaily.show

First editions are tricky aren’t they? There’s no flow yet, there’s a relationship to build. In photography terms, it’s like the first time you pick up a new camera; you know what the buttons do, but they’re in slightly different places, and the strap doesn’t feel comfortable quite yet. Welcome to the first snapshot edition of Photography Daily. Contact the show: studio@photographydaily.show

Jason Florio’s focus has been towards under-reported stories about people living on the margins of society and human rights. His work has been recognised with a number of awards, including The Magnum Photography Award 2017 for his raw pictorial stories on migration. Today's episode follows Jason Florio from New York to Africa. Jason's site: https://www.floriophoto.com/  Helen's site: https://www.helenjonesflorio.com/  Fishers of Men: http://www.fishersofmenfilm.com/

Small Town Inertia is a photographic social documentary long tail project dealing with loneliness, poverty, neglect and mental illness. The photographer Jim Mortram makes these pictures within a three mile radius of his home in the English market town of Dereham, Norfolk. Jim talks of how and why he makes these pictures and stories and how many of his subjects or contributors have become friends.

YouTube. That's where I turn for this episode. It's tentacular nature is fantastical, photography and film making being a subject matter that is popular on the platform. One of the UK's rising YouTubers in this genre is a talented photographer called Sean Tucker. I find out what makes his channel so different and how he has succeeded, retaining his integrity and making unique philosophical photographic film content.

Today’s guest is a special breed of photojournalist. Though he’d be brisk to point out he’s no hero; that those he photographs and the conditions he makes photographs in is what should draw you to his work, Australian photographer Cam Neville has been making news of late for the very real and stark pictures he presents of those in the front line fighting the continent’s ferocious bush fires.

In today's FOCUS EDITION, meet Giles Penfound, former head of press photography for the British Army. Early in 2017 I made a film with Giles and during the cast you’ll hear him make reference to the photographs that he shows within that film. If it weren’t for his graphic description of the images, this episode may just have resided as that film, but the ability to transpose this to sound only is testament to how Giles describes his life as a photographer.