View Finders Photography Podcast

It’s me! In the final episode of View Finders, I explain why the show is ending and the most valuable lesson I’ve learned along the way. Thanks to all of my guests and to you, the listeners who have downloaded the show over 30,000 times in over 120 countries around the world. The biggest thanks goes to my wife and daughter who have supported me on this venture over the last 3 years. Whoever and wherever you are, I hope you find peace with the universe…View Finders is moving to YouTube. Find previous episodes here: www.youtube.com/grahamdargie I'd love to stay in touch with you - connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie 

Jodi Cobb is a pioneering photojournalist based in Washington, D.C. As a staff and freelance photographer with National Geographic for more than three decades, Jodi photographed over thirty stories and developed an international following for her visually powerful work. Jodi was the first woman named White House Photographer of the Year and one of her photographs is on the Voyager Spacecraft, out in the universe forever.Jodi learned to communicate through cultural and language barriers as a child and these skills have served her well in her career as she has penetrated an array of closed worlds. Jodi was one of the first western photographers allowed to enter China in the late 1970s, she explored the hidden world of the women of Saudi Arabia in the late 1980s and her powerful piece on modern slavery exposed the brutal world of human trafficking in 2003.This is an insightful and moving conversation with one of the pioneering women of photography who brings a rare blend experience, wisdom, compassion and expertise to the table. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the fantastic Jodi Cobb.Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://www.jodicobb.com/indexInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/jodicobbphoto/ Jodi’s Book, Geisha - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jodi-Cobb-Buruma-Author-Geisha/dp/B01DHNFTOI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MA65U9F512J7&keywords=jodi+cobb&qid=1698407824&sprefix=jodi+cobb%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1 View Finders is moving to YouTube. Find previous episodes here: www.youtube.com/grahamdargie Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Autumn Leaves on the Voyager Spacecraft - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photo-of-the-day/media-spotlight/autumn-leaves-west-virginiaGeisha Lips - https://www.jodicobb.com/portfolio/G00002GbAqpURBhA/I00000Jt8xlNc_Zk 

Chris Floyd is a celebrity portrait photographer based in London who has photographed Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Brian Wilson, Oasis, Bryan Ferry, Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, Lewis Hamilton, Dr Dre, The White Stripes, Oliver Reed, Yoko Ono and countless more household names in his career. Chris has also worked with clients including Apple, Avis, British Airways, Glenfiddich, Philips, Sony, The National Lottery and Virgin Radio.In 2022 he published his first book, ‘NOT JUST PICTURES’ that tells the stories behind some of his favourite pictures.Our conversation covers how a photograph of The Beatles by David Bailey captured Chris' interest in photography and goes full-circle to Chris' experiences photographing both Paul McCartney and David Bailey. This is a unique insight into the mind of one of Britain's most prolific and respected portrait photographers, revealing the ups and downs of an incredible career behind the camera. Here's my conversation with Chis Floyd...Show Notes: Follow Chris at the following links: Website - https://www.chrisfloyd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisfloyd/ Chris' Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Just-Pictures-Floyd/dp/190952686X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3O6QDUCVX9PVX&keywords=not+just+pictures+chris+floyd&qid=1698316105&sprefix=not+just+pictures%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1View Finders is moving to YouTube. Find previous episodes here: www.youtube.com/grahamdargie Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksEthan Russell - https://shop.ethanrussell.com/

Sophie Kietzmann is a Fashion and Beauty Photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. Through her work, Sophie fills the gaps of visual representation of the diversity within our society, giving individuals and marginalized social groups non-tokenistic and ethical material for self-recognition and true equality. Sophie is truly a barrier-breaking photographer who is doing important and visually striking work. Our conversation touches on Sophie's photographic origins, her journey working as an assistant in New York City, how she broke out on her own and what it's like to work on a big, New York fashion campaign from pitch to shoot. We also talk about Sophie's work as a coach to the phtogoraphers as well as discussing the importance of visual representation for marginalised groups. It's fascinating conversation with a fantastic, knowledgable photographer who is pushing boundaries within the global fashion industry.Show notes: Follow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com Coaching - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com/coaching Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiekietzmann/ View Finders is moving to YouTube. Find previous episodes here: www.youtube.com/grahamdargie Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Jeyza Gary - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com/jeyza-2Jesi and Io - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com/jesi-and-io Other links:Henri Cartier-Bresson - https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/henri-cartier-bresson/ Jessie Dittmar - https://jessedittmar.com/Overview/thumbs Milk Studios - https://milkstudios.com Petra Collins - https://petra-collins.com/

Adam Lawrence is a fantastic portrait photographer based In London who made his name in the britpop / cool Britannia era of 1990’s  Britain. More recently, he’s become a specialist in composite group photographs. These are the kind of images that promote a new tv show where each cast member is photographed individually and put together into one seamless group shot and placed in an environment they may never have stood in in real life. Adam has worked with show including Geordie Shore, The Inbetweenres, Coastguard, The Fast Show, The Windsors, Derry Girls, Inside the Ambulance and many more for clients like BBC, Chanel 4, Endemol and The Radio Times.This is highly skilled, technical work for big clients but Adam is able to install the images with such life and personality which is a testament to his experience as a 1-to-1 portrait photographer. I hope you enjoy this insight into the world of a creative, technical and brilliant photographer who, after decades in the business, is working at the top of his game. Here’s my conversation with Adam Lawrence…Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://www.adamlawrence.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/adamlawrencephotographer/Behind the scenes video - https://www.karenthomasphotography.com/projects/videos/ktp-behind-the-scenes-2018/ View Finders is moving to YouTube. Find previous episodes here: www.youtube.com/grahamdargie Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Lily Ebert - https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPTvnotyTo/ Adam’s 5 Friends in the Sea - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=6pjgpg1fza0d2yvbmc3wavd15ce3vs Other links:Coastguard Composite -https://www.instagram.com/p/CuH_G6eNBJO/?img_index=124 Hours in Custody - https://www.adamlawrence.com/entertainment?itemId=hmkzmeywtg0o6qwy65epoxiw8l602y Carl Cox - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=xhdnaezag19vr3wvc2xx5roedylyn0 DJ - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=lad6j3octczqh69d4ek7badt77kr6uLock Stock - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=thx1hj8zqvwz9pbmv0mu59me6z0319 David La Chapelle - https://www.davidlachapelle.com

Karen Thomas is a food photographer and director based in London who has been shooting professionally for over 20 years. Karen’s Client’s include Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Cost, McDonalds, Lidl, and many more household names. Karen was selected as one of Shutterturf's top food photographers in London , has been featured on the BBC Good Food podcast and was named as a Hasselblad Heroine in 2022. Our conversation traces Karen’s journey from photography being a shared hobby with her dad, through to studying photography at college and uni , what she learned in 4 years as an assistant, we take a deep dive into what it’s like on a real shooting much much more. Karen holds nothing back and if you’re interested in food photography, advertising or commercial photography in general there’s so much to take away from this episode. Here’s my conversation with Karen Thomas…

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Darren Gentle is a landscape photographer from Sydney, Australia.  Darren’s beautiful work has gained a lot of recognition in the last few years including being named in the Top 25 Landscape Photographers of 2022 by Capture Landscapes and Silver Medal in the 2022 Fine Art Photography Awards , his work has been published in Australian Photogrpahy Magazine and on the Canon Australia Website. Darren only got in to photogrpahy in the last few years when he got a camera for Father’s Day and he found inspiration in his garden and at his favourite beaches.Our conversation covers the unique macro photogrpahy setup Darren has in his garden, how he got into seascapes, his obsession with Intimate Landscapes and much more. You’re going to meet a passionate, down-to-earth photographer with a wonderful eye, some great insights and a big future. Here’s my conversation with Darren Gentle…Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://darrengentlephotography.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gentlescapes/?hl=en Connect with View Finders here:Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast Bookshop - https://viewfinderslive.com/bookshopCoaching - https://viewfinderslive.com/coachingView Finders Live Events - https://viewfinderslive.com/events To save 10% off tickets for View Finders Live events, use the code VF10Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Log Swirls - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/intimate-landscapes?itemId=ckkntsb4wxbq694nxgezivs5dulwi5 Wave Perfection - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/ocean?itemId=9adyq7kphyeyxhr1rbdf2eet9eqrsd Other links:Erosion - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/intimate-landscapes?itemId=lz2rpmin2eukhofxyyhyzem64fhocf Mountains (same location as Erosion, 1 year later) - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/intimate-landscapes?itemId=7oi9ob4s70hkdk09izle13t2anhsl6 Waiting - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/ocean?itemId=lmmhp6n5v4tk70gypb6rfk9d4jjmki Bruce Percy - https://brucepercy.co.uk Jonathan Chritchley - https://www.jonathanchritchley.com Canon R7 - https://www.canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-r7/ Canon 6D Mark II - https://www.canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-6d-mark-ii/Canon 70-300mm - https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/ef-70-300mm-f-4-5-6l-is-usm-lens/  Sigma 150-600mm - https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c015_150_600_5_63/Vance Joy - https://www.vancejoy.com/ioosttour?ref=Typed/Bookmarked Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER

Jaison Sterling is a professional photographer from Little Rock, Arkansas. Jaison is best known for his dynamic, off-camera-flash portraits of high school sports teams - if you’re on Instagram or Tik Tok there’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen some of Jason’s viral, behind the scenes videos which have gained millions views. Jason also shoots weddings and portraits with his wife, Callie and teaches workshops around the United States. Our conversation touches on Jaison’s journey to photograph how he creates a collaborative experiences with his clients, some of the technicalities and logistics around his shoots and much much more. It’s a fascinating conversation with a creative, smart and innovative photographer who I think we’re going to see a lot more from in the future. Hope you enjoy my conversation with Jaison Sterling…Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://rocktownsports.media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rocktown.media/reels/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rocktownmedia Tutorials - https://rocktownsports.media/online-lighting-course/ Jaison’s Workshops - https://rocktownsports.media/workshops-2/Connect with View Finders here:Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast Bookshop - https://viewfinderslive.com/bookshopCoaching - https://viewfinderslive.com/coachingView Finders Live Events - https://viewfinderslive.com/events To save 10% off tickets for View Finders Live events, use the code VF10Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Baseball Bat on Fire - https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHokxjOcS7/ Swimmer Splash - https://www.instagram.com/p/CofPkd8OAKz/Other links:Thinktank Stand Manager - https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/stand-manager-52 My Gorilla Cart - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gorilla-Carts-GCSW-7P-Collapsible-Oversized/dp/B081285C4C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3GB6OTANV2F0&keywords=gorilla+cart&qid=1680085927&sprefix=gorilla+cart%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 DJ on Fire - https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIT_04jloz/ Howard Schatz - https://howardschatz.com Nikon Z9 - https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/cameras/z-9 24-120 f.4 - https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/mirrorless/nikkor-z-24-120mm-f4-s70-200 f.2.8 - https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/mirrorless/nikkor-z-70-200mm-f2.8-vr-s Eli Infante - https://www.eliinfante.com Justin Moore - https://www.justinmooremusic.com 

Will Davies is the 2022 UK Landscape Photographer of the Year (LPOTY). Will first got a camera in his mid-20s but he really got the photography bug when he moved to Ethiopia in 2007. In a wide-ranging conversation, we talk about what its like to win LPOTY, about Will’s landscape photography approach and techniques, and other photography experiences he’s had from the plains of Africa to the beaches of Iceland. Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://www.willdaviesphotography.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/willdaviesphotography/ Will on the LPOTY website - https://www.lpoty.co.uk/gallery/2022/award-winners-2022 Connect with View Finders here:Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast Bookshop - https://viewfinderslive.com/bookshopCoaching - https://viewfinderslive.com/coachingView Finders Live Events - https://viewfinderslive.com/events To save 10% off tickets for View Finders Live events, use the code VF10Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Blue, misty Sunrise ad Berecon Beacons - https://www.willdaviesphotography.co.uk/uklandscapes?pgid=l84sxb7a-640ed0b7-4e8b-4714-8b8f-2acdc7a602c1 Lioness with Cubs - https://www.willdaviesphotography.co.uk/wildlife?pgid=l84uh4st-adffd4a3-de45-4391-af05-3f7bd1a7e451  Other links:UK LPOTY -  https://www.lpoty.co.uk Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER