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Category: History of photography

Episode #201: When Fortunes Are Turned Around

Episode #201: When Fortunes Are Turned Around

This week: I’m sharing a few thoughts and suggestions following an amazingly productive week. The past seven days had the potential to be a long, drawn-out, incredibly frustrating affair. Having not felt well, the temptation was there to resign myself to the inevitable. But, rather than letting things grind to a halt, I turned my fortunes around […]

Episode #192: Discussing Photography Projects

Episode #192: Discussing Photography Projects

This week: I’m talking about a new project that I’m about to begin. Self-driven photography projects are so important for photographers; they keep us creative and generate interest in our work. Some quick links to things mentioned in this show: The Photographers’ Gallery, London Canon Canonet QL19 rangefinder camera Kenro photo folders etc Agfa APX black & white […]

A Day Of Photography & Adventure In #ThatLondon

A Day Of Photography & Adventure In #ThatLondon

This week saw me have a great and rewarding time in London. Part business, part indulgence, fully productive. It all started with a VIP invitation from Kathmandu’s marketing people a couple of weeks back, asking me whether I’d like to attend the opening of their new High Street Kensington store. This in itself was something that […]

Episode #41 - Lacock Abbey, Part 2

Episode #41 – Lacock Abbey, Part 2

This week: I’m at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire once again, for Part 2 of my conversation with Roger Watson, curator at the one-time home of photography’s pioneer, William Henry Fox Talbot. In this episode, we take a gentle stroll around the grounds of Lacock Abbey, with thoughts turning towards the actual site of one of […]

Episode #40 - Lacock Abbey, Part 1

Episode #40 – Lacock Abbey, Part 1

This week: I’m in conversation with Roger Watson, curator at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire – the one-time home of photography’s pioneer, William Henry Fox Talbot. In this first of two parts, we are stood inside the Fox Talbot museum, talking about the man’s background and his activities as a photographer and much more besides. You […]

Episode #18 – Dimbola Lodge

Episode #18 – Dimbola Lodge

This week: It’s the Easter Holidays here in the UK – a perfect time to visit a photographic museum. Situated just off the south coast, on the Isle Of Wight, Dimbola Lodge was the home of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron; today it is a fascinating museum, which offers a wonderful glimpse into the history […]

Episode #15 – A Brief History Of Photography

Episode #15 – A Brief History Of Photography

This week: I’m talking about the history of photography – past, present and future. As well as actually taking photographs, I often get asked to talk about what I do and how I do it. On this occasion, a little while back, I gave a presentation to a local business lunch club. What is photography? […]