
The Exposed Negative
A series of conversations celebrating the multi-faceted photographic industry, aiming to enlighten, entertain and educate the listeners whether they be keen hobbyists, seasoned shooters or simply visually-driven individuals.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 56min
#65 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg
On todays show we have a chat about new kit, the state of the industry and plenty of other topics.
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Profoto Zoom rod S: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-zoom-rod-s?variant=46593085898998¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1
Tether Tools TetherGuard https://amzn.to/3yQeCvQ
Manfrotto Quick Flags: https://amzn.to/3V7Mwny
Foto Fortress: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/fotofortress-tetherblocker
Our episode with LS Digi: https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/s1-17-digi-teching-and-data-wrangling-w-laimonas-lsdigi/id1702146452?i=1000624137401
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8: https://amzn.to/4bWC3lw
Water Sandbags: https://amzn.to/3Vn4fbL
Manfrotto Halo reflector: https://amzn.to/4bYOXzy
Drum symbol case: https://amzn.to/3X2IwHq
Profoto D3: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-pro-d3-750?variant=46441514369270¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1

May 9, 2024 • 1h 14min
#64 - Ideas about creating ideas w/ Martin Homent
On todays show we talk to Creative Director Martin Homent about his book on creativity - 'Ideas about Creating Ideas'
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Here are the shownotes;
Book link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Underwater-Dogs-Seth-Casteel/dp/0755364112
New Retro Flash guns: https://www.fujirumors.com/godox-lux-master-retro-camera-flash-with-ttl-announced/
Martins desert island camera - Vivitar LF110: https://www.filmshooterscollective.com/analog-film-photography-blog/pocketed-adventures-with-110-film-and-a-1980s-pocket-camera-melanie-faith-10-31
Martins desert Island book - Tim Flach Dog / Gods on the website: https://timflach.com/work/dog-gods/
William Wegman: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/photos-four-decades-william-wegmans-weimaraners
Underwater Dogs: Seth Casteel: https://www.sethcasteel.com/#!/HOME
Martins Art work: https://www.martinhoment.art/
Martins website: https://www.martinhoment.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RedFoxBandit

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 1min
#63 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg - Calibration
On todays show we talk about calibration and various other topics in one of our fireside chats.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
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Here are the shownotes;
Peak Design 45L Travel Bag: https://amzn.to/4aMILu4
Shimoda - Action X40 v2: https://amzn.to/3vSbsqq
Wandrd Tranist bags: https://www.wandrd.com/collections/travel-bags
The history of cheers: https://amass.com/blogs/origins/why-we-say-cheers-1
x-rite i1 display and the Display + HL: https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/06/15/calibrite-introduces-display-plus-hl-display-pro-hl-display-sl-color-calibration-devices/
Photography D65 Reference mode: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/108321
Greg’s print store: https://www.gregfunnell.com/shop/
Output desks: https://output.com/resources/studio-gear
Xencelabs tablet: https://amzn.to/3xCu8ej
Cush case for ipads: https://www.cushcase.com/
ctrl + option - brush size: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/changing-brush-size-shortcuts-ctrl-alt-second-click-and-drag/td-p/8922180
shadow foam: https://shadowfoam.com/

Apr 4, 2024 • 58min
#62 - Shooting news & being a wire photographer w/ John Moore
On todays show we talk to John Moore about his career in photojournalism, winning the world press prize and working for Getty images.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
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Here are the shownotes;
Photo mechanic Software favoured by photojounralists: https://home.camerabits.com/
John Moore’s 2019 World Press winning photo ‘Crying girl’: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/12/us/crying-girl-john-moore-immigration-photo-of-the-year/index.html
The story of Kevin Carter: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jul/30/kevin-carter-photojournalist-obituary-archive-1994
Adobe AI Stock controversy: https://venturebeat.com/ai/adobe-responds-to-controversy-over-ai-generated-images-of-gaza-explosion/
World press AI inclusion scandal: https://petapixel.com/2023/11/22/world-press-photo-contest-backtracks-on-ai-after-photographer-backlash/
‘Undocumented’ Photo book by John Moore https://amzn.to/3vc0qfg
Desert Island Camera: iphone 15 Pro Max
Desert Island Photobook: Other Americas by Sebastiao Salgado (1986) https://amzn.to/3wUoO5L
John Moore on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbmoorephoto/

Apr 2, 2024 • 39min
#61 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg - Portfolio Chats
On todays show we talk about multiple topics but mainly looking at websites and portfolios.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
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Here are the shownotes;
Greg’s new website: [www.gregfunnell.com](https://www.gregfunnell.com/)
Foliobook 4: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/foliobook-4/id1057009660
Minimal Folio: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minimal-folio/id385429744
Procreate: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate/id425073498
Freeform: https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2022/12/apple-launches-freeform-a-powerful-new-app-designed-for-creative-collaboration/
Eagle: https://en.eagle.cool/
Art Streiber episode: https://www.exposednegative.com/podcast/episode-18-art-streiber/
Photoshelter: https://www.photoshelter.com/
Wyvern Bindery: https://www.instagram.com/wyvernbindery/?hl=en-gb
Cathy Robert (Delta Design Studio): http://cathyrobert.com/
Hartnack and Co: https://hartnackandco.com/

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 14min
#60 - Directing, Creating time and Icons w/ Emily Maye
On todays episode - We spoke with photographer and director Emily Maye about crossing mediums from film to photography, finding inspiration, getting into the right headspace to create, working with athletes, the move to directing commercials, and her recent deeply personal project honouring basketball icon Kobe Bryant.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
Thank you for your support! Here are the shownotes;
Robert Capa Tour de France photos: https://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/09/living/gallery/tbt-tour-de-france-robert-capa/index.html
Alaska Baseball Project: https://www.emilymaye.com/abl
Mid West Film Co: https://www.midwestfilmco.com/
Kobe Bryant Ad: https://www.emilymaye.com/films/nike-thats-mamba
Desert Island Camera: Contax T3: https://www.35mmc.com/17/06/2015/contax-t3-review/
Desert Island Book: **Merckx 525** book: https://amzn.to/4bJ0kw7
Emily Maye website: [https://www.emilymaye.com](https://www.emilymaye.com/) and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymaye/

Feb 7, 2024 • 52min
#59 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg - Books, Time Management and Walkie-Talkies
This week Tom and Greg chat about useful photography books, the quest for the perfect camera bag solution, why walkie-talkies are an unexpectedly essential piece of kit, and Greg’s plan to get the new Fujifilm X100 camera with when it releases later this month.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeown: https://amzn.to/3OwAstg
Marie Kondo: https://amzn.to/3OwAFg2
Thinktank Photo: https://shuttermuse.com/think-tank-ch...
Newswear kit: https://www.newswear.com/
Billingham Hadley Pro: https://amzn.to/3uoFMZ3
Holdfast Lens Quiver: https://rigu.co.uk/black-explorer-len...
Japanese (Unix) photography suit: https://petapixel.com/2024/02/01/this...
Motorola xt460s: https://amzn.to/3UL6Ah5
Milo transmitters:
DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/48ZHRtC
Fuji House of Photography: https://www.fujifilm-houseofphotograp...
London camera exchange: https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/
Park Cameras: [https://www.parkcameras.com](https://www.parkcameras.com/)
Camera World: https://www.cameraworld.co.uk/
Wex Photographic: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/about-u...#camera #gear #gadget #photographer #film #fujifilm #portrait #landscape #fashionphotography #photographytips #photographygear #photographylife #bag #photobag #camerabag

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 20min
#58 - Acting, Shooting & Behind the Lens w/ Julio Cedillo
This week we chat with actor and photographer Julio Cedillo about his parallel passions for performing in and capturing moving and still images. Hear his perspectives on working alongside top cinematographers, approaching strangers in the street, and why photography serves as his creative “lifeline”.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
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IMDB for Julio: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0147814/
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419294/
Cowboys and Aliens: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1886504/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
China Balls (lighting): https://amzn.to/491VvvF
Jack Davison: https://www.instagram.com/jackdavisonphoto/
Christopher Anderson: https://www.instagram.com/christopherandersonphoto/
Jessica Lang - Photobook ‘ Mexico’: https://amzn.to/3SoL8N0
Viggo Mortensen: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-art-of-viggo-mortensen/22/
Alex Webb: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/alex-webb/
Graciela Iturbide - http://www.gracielaiturbide.org/en/
La Calle - Alex Web Book: https://amzn.to/3vfN9BW
Ernst Hass: https://ernst-haas.com/
Photography of the set of the MIsfits: https://www.magnumphotos.com/shop/events/exhibitions/the-misfits/
Byways - Roger Deakins book: https://amzn.to/41qJQUN
David Alan Harvey: https://www.davidalanharvey.com/cuba-book
The Art of Kinfolk - book: https://amzn.to/3GPQ3A8
Jeff Bridges - Widelux - https://www.jeffbridges.com/aboutwidelux
The Widelux Revival Project: https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2023/07/the-widelux-revival-project/
Netflix Queue magazine: https://netflixqueue.com/
Requiem for a Dream: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180093/
Richard Avedon - In the American West: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2017/feb/25/richard-avedon-american-west-texas-in-pictures
Laura Wilson photography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Wilson_(photographer)
Carlos Somonto (photographer): https://www.instagram.com/carlossomonte/
Roma (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6155172/
Daniel Daza: https://www.instagram.com/danieldazastillphoto/?hl=en
Hasselblad Xpan: https://www.hasselblad.com/about/history/xpan/
Greg’s widelux work in Huck magazine: https://www.huckmag.com/article/greg-funnell-widelux-lens
Greg Gaucho zine as mentioned by Julio: https://www.gregfunnell.com/shop/
Julio’s instagram photo page: https://www.instagram.com/juliosfotos
Julio’s main instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliocedillo/
Julio’s website: http://julioactor.com/

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
#56 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg - New Year Resolution
In the first 2024 episode of The Exposed Negative podcast, hosts Tom and Greg discuss their plans and goals for the new year – from getting more creative with personal projects to finding better balance with family, as well as announcing an exciting giveaway contest.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Below the video are the show notes.Here are the shownotes;Camera Rental: Hire a Camera - [https://www.hireacamera.com](https://www.hireacamera.com/)RF Canon 24 - 105mm f/2.8 - https://www.wexphotovideo.com/canon-rf-24-105mm-f2-8-l-usm-lens-3130935/?cpgnid=18142665068&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1Red Bull origin story: https://smithbrothersmedia.com.au/get-smarter/case-study-how-red-bull-used-rubbish-bins-to-achieve-marketing-success/Frank Ockenfels - Interview: https://aphotoeditor.com/2009/11/20/frank-w-ockenfels-3-interview/And his published scrapbook: https://amzn.to/3tYC4oFCapture One AI feature: https://support.captureone.com/hc/en-us/articles/14055231933853-AI-Masking

Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 6min
#56 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg
On todays show Tom and Greg discuss the camera industry's shift to mirrorless technology, managing vast archives of personal photos, upgrading lighting kits for portraits, finding crushed house keys and simplifying workflows by clearing duplicate photography gear.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).
Thank you for your support!
Here are the shownotes;
Small rig Tripod wheels: https://amzn.to/3GNFmOr
LS Digi baseplate: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/digiplate-arca-swiss-base
Fujfilm 55 F/1.7: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-55mm-f1-7-r-wr-lens-3125504/?cpgnid=18142665068&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1
Jocko Willink: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jocko_Willink
Sony A9 IiI global shutter: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-9m3
Mind node: https://www.mindnode.com/
Discussing the shift from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras and what's next for the major camera brands
Using Capture One Live and Frame.io for client image review and collaboration
Keeping moisture out of camera gear with silica packs
Greg's system for storing and organizing personal daily camera photos
The importance of lens quality over camera bodies as phone cameras improve
Upgrading professionally from 500W to 1200W lighting kits
Clearing out duplicate unused gear to simplify mobile shoots
Congratulating AOP Awards winners and lost house keys found crushed under a bus!
Appreciating patron supporters and the future of the podcast
#lenses #mirrorless #phonephotography #captureone #frameio #silicapacks #photoorganization #lightingkits #photogear #podcastlife