View Finders Photography Podcast

Graham Dargie
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Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 3min

Joe McNally: Versatility and Durability

There's nobody else in the world of photography quite like Joe McNally. A self confessed generalist, long-time documentary photographer, teacher to millions of photographers worldwide and bang-up nice bloke. Joe has shot 15 stories for National Geographic (including 5 cover stories), 7 covers for Life Magazine, 4 Olympic Games, with other clients including ABC television, Sports Illustrated, and Time Magazine. His portrait of Gail Devers won a World press Photo award in 1997, his photograph from the top of the worlds tallest building the Burj Kalifa went viral few years ago and his project, faces of Ground Zero, has helped to raise over $2million for the 9/11 relief effort.I hope you enjoy my conversation with the Real Deal, Joe McNally.Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://joemcnally.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joemcnallyphoto/ Joe’s upcoming workshops and events - https://joemcnally.com/event/ Joe’s book, The Real Deal - https://joemcnally.com/store/ Joe’s Nikon Ambassador page - https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/ideas-and-inspiration/joe-mcnally.htmlConnect 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:Faces of Ground Zero - https://www.facesofgroundzero.com/index Other links:The Panorama of War - https://portfolio.joemcnally.com/gallery/THE-PANORAMA-OF-WAR/G0000kVF5mIzi638/C0000p0awShHF5j0 Panorama of War ‘Skulls’ photo - https://portfolio.joemcnally.com/gallery-image/THE-PANORAMA-OF-WAR/G0000kVF5mIzi638/I0000xB7vtol2gRA/C0000p0awShHF5j0 The Bolshoi Ballet - https://joemcnally.com/2013/01/28/dangerous-dancing/ Beauty Light 3 Camera - https://oldcamera.blog/2020/06/08/beauty-lightomatic-iii/ Larry DeSantis - https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2015/09/08/Larry-DeSantis-former-UPI-photo-editor-dies-at-85/7341441720706/ James Nachtwey - http://www.jamesnachtwey.com Christopher Morris - https://viiphoto.com/profile/christopher-morris/ Jay Maisel - https://www.jaymaisel.comErnst Haas - https://ernst-haas.com Average White Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KjdauQBBFg&list=OLAK5uy_mzZBFNzZ0mLm2k4VRIEzpyK0ZDidOHeWk&index=3Nikon Z9 - https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-9.html Nikon 24-70mm - https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-lenses/nikkor-z-24-70mm-f%252f4-s.html Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 28min

Re-View: Gregory Heisler

Gregory Heisler is a portrait photographer based in Syracuse, New York who has photographed Bill Clinton, George H Bush, George W Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev, Yasser Arafat, Benjamin Netanyahu, Michael Bloomberg, Rudy Giuliani, Bruce Springsteen, Chinua Achebe, Denzel Washington, Mick Jagger, Partick Stewart, Al Paccino, Hugh Grant, Tim Burton, Joni Mitchell, Liam Neeson, Muhammad Ali, Carl Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Gates, Bono and countless more household names for publications like Life Magazine, GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stone, ESPN, New York Times Magazine. Greg has shot over 70 covers for Time Magazine and he has also photographed major advertising campaigns for clients including American Express, Ford, Guinness, Merrill Lynch, Nike, Pfizer and Reebok. Gregory is the recipient of the Alfred Eisenstaedt Award and the Leica Medal of Excellence. His book, 50 Portraits, is one of the all-time great volumes on the subject of portrait photography, giving a sharp yet human insight to the process of making editorial portrait photographs. Greg is probably my favourite photographer ever and spending this time with him was one of the absolute highlights of my career. I tried to play it cool on the call but inside I was totally freaking out. The reason I'm such a big fan of Greg's work isn't because of who he has photographed, it's because of how he has produced absolutely beautiful photographs consistently, under high pressure for massive clients in shoots that usually last just a few minutes. For me, when you're doing photography for free, it's EASY. But when you're shooting a world leader or an A-list star for the cover of an international magazine and you've 5 minutes to do it, knowing that there are probably a thousand photographers ready and willing to take your place if you mess up, that's pressure, and for Greg to do it consistently for decades without leaning on a trademark style, technique or gimmick but by creating an array of unique photographs every time, it's phenomenal. Greg's expertise, experience and enthusiasm pour out in this conversation and you're going to hear a master craftsman lift the lid on what goes into making great portraits as well as some amazing anecdotes, an insight into the gear he used over the years and his thoughts on the current state of the photography industry. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Gregory Heisler. Show NotesGet a quote for your unwanted camera gear at MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/sell-or-trade/ Follow this week’s guest at the following links: Portfolio -   https://gregoryheisler.com Greg’s book, 50 Portraits - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gregory-Heisler-50-Portraits/dp/0823085651/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K314Z5EFWE9B&dchild=1&keywords=gregory+heisler+50+portraits&qid=1625519977&sprefix=Gregory+Heisler+50%2Celectronics%2C158&sr=8-1 Greg’s Canon profile - https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/explorers-of-light/explorer-gregory-heisler/!ut/p/z1/jZDNDoJADISfhqO0EYPgbcUoEjBKALEXAwYXEmQJosS3F38uRCX21s43naZAEAIV0TXjUZ2JIsrbfkfq3tmYmrk00F4wB5G5Lno-sxU7UGH7BPBHMQT6x98DUP_6LVA3AlFrBcvztcBHax3gB-DqY2TqTDX11RQN8xMIpqMW0GeGMpw_Yt5AzxUWEM9F_HoYK2JF40BVckyqpJIvVTtO67o8TySUsGkamQvB80Q-iJOE3yypONcQdkkoT36I2XJA8a25A-s7yQc!/#photo-gallery-lead Connect with me at the View Finders website where you can get my free long exposure tutorial video:www.viewfinderslive.com Also find me at:www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast www.grahamdargie.com www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.youtube.com/5minutephotography Find out about the next View Finders Live Online Event:https://viewfinderslive.com/live-eventsPhotography equipment:Canon 5Ds R - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-slr-cameras/used-canon-digital-slr-cameras/canon-eos-5ds-r/ Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-rf-24-105mm-f-4l-is-usm/ Canon 24mm Tilt Shift lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ts-e-24mm-f-3-5-l/ Canon 45mm Tilt Shift - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ts-e-45mm-f-2-8/ Canon 90mm Tilt Shift - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ts-e-90mm-f-2-8/ Canon 17mm Tilt Shift -https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ts-e-17mm-f-4-l/ Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ef-24-70mm-f-2-8-l-ii-usm/ Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS III USM - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/canon-ef-70-200mm-f-2-8-l-is-iii-usm/ Zeiss ZF.2 Otus 55mm f/1.4 lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/zeiss-zf-2-otus-55mm-f-1-4-t-distagon-nikon-fit/ Zeiss ZF 100mm f/2 Planar lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/zeiss-zf-100mm-f-2-t-makro-planar-nikon-fit/ Deardorf 8x10 View Camera - http://www.photographyreview.com/product/cameras/film-cameras/large-format/deardorff/8x10-nfs.html Mamaya RZ 67 Camera - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiya_RZ67 Additional show links:Double Exposure:My choices:Portrait of Denzel Washington - Portrait of Mick Jagger and Tina Turner - Greg’s choice: Portrait of Carmen McRae - Other links:Arnold Newman - https://arnoldnewman.com Arnold Newman, At Work - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arnold-Newman-Ransom-Center-Photography/dp/0292744919/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Arnold+newman+at+work&qid=1625520605&sr=8-1 Arnold Newman One Hundred  - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arnold-Newman-Hundred-Gregory-Heisler/dp/1942185529/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Arnold+newman+100&qid=1625520631&sr=8-1 Arnold Newman’s seminal portrait of Igor Stravinsky - https://www.moma.org/collection/works/55329 Arnold Newman’s portrait of Yasser Arafat - http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0312/an44.html Gregory Heisler’s portrait of Yasser Arafat - http://content.time.com/time/covers/asia/0,16641,20020408,00.html Jay Maisel - https://www.jaymaisel.com Annie Leibovitz - https://www.instagram.com/annieleibovitz/?hl=en Emmanual Lubezki - https://wp-a.com/clients/emmanuel-lubezki#commercial Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse - https://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/syracuse/ The. Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World and a Satellite by James Naysmyth and James Carpenter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moon-Considered-Satellite-Cambridge-Collection/dp/1108065309 The Shape of Water - https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Water-Sally-Hawkins/dp/B078HLD83HMentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 3min

Re-View: Audrey Woulard - Find Your Own Way

Audrey Woulard is an internationally renowned children’s and family photographer from Chicago. She is a Nikon Ambassador and a Profoto Legend of Light. Audrey has shot and taught all around the world as well as being featured in O Magazine, People Magazine, Instyle and US Weekly. Our conversation covers everything from how Audrey got started in photography, how she developed her signature style as well as loads of photography and business advice. Support Audrey at the following links:http://www.katcteens.com https://awteaches.com https://www.instagram.com/kidsandthecity https://twitter.com/audrey__woulard www.facebook.com/AudreyWoulardPhotography www.facebook.com/groups/awteaches https://virtualphotographyconference.comConnect with me at:viewfinderslive.comAlso connect with me at:www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.co.uk Additional show links:Double Exposure:My choice - https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HKalzF_yZ/Audrey's choice - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_NzltWFRuA/Audrey’s Nikon Ambassador page: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/ideas-and-inspiration/audrey-woulard.html Audrey’s Profoto Legend of Light page: https://profoto.com/uk/profoto-stories/audrey-woulard-and-the-profoto-connect Dixie Dixon: https://www.dixiedixon.com Michael Jordan Documentary, The Last Dance: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80203144 Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 17min

Re-View: Marc Wilson: The Wounded Landscape

Marc Wilson is a documentary photographer from Bath, England. Marc’s work has been published in National Geographic, The British Journal of photography, The Times, the Telegraph, Wired and he’s exhibited his work round the UK and Europe. Marc’s latest project, A Wounded Landscape, bears witness to the Holocaust through the stories of 22 Holocaust survivors. It was shot over 6 years at 160 locations through out Europe over 6 years and features over 350 photographs. We talk in depth about this project, the logistics of it, the challenges and sensitivities around it, the importance of continuing to talk about the Holocaust and how the process of making this work changed Marc as a person. We also touch on Marc’s other work, The Last Stand, which documents the physical remnants of Second World War defence structures and their place in the landscapes that surround them. It’s fascinating conversation with a thoughtful, sensitive and articulate photographer and I feel very privileged to share it with you. Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Portfolio -  https://www.marcwilson.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcwilsonphoto/ National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/photography/2020/05/decaying-still-potent-these-ruins-are-landscapes-legacy-of-war-0?image=025_Cramond%2520Island%252C%2520Firth%2520of%2520Forth%252C%2520Scotland.%25202012 Connect with me at the View Finders website where you can get my free long exposure tutorial video:www.viewfinderslive.com Also find me at:www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast www.grahamdargie.com www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography Find out about the next View Finders Live Online Event:https://viewfinderslive.com/live-eventsEquipment:Leica M240 - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-rangefinder-cameras/used-leica-cameras/leica-m-typ-240/ Leica 35mm Lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/search/?www-product-search=leica+35mm&www-department=all Hasselblad 500c - https://www.hasselblad.com/inspiration/history/500-series/ Additional show links:Double Exposure:My choice - portrait of Rita Weiss - https://www.instagram.com/p/CL_mmJNHxml/ Polaroid camera - https://uk.polaroid.com Kodak Instamatic camera - http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Instamatic The Choice by Edith Eger - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Choice-true-story-hope/dp/1846045126/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1625036319&refinements=p_27%3AEdith+Eger&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Edith+Eger In the Shadow of the Pyramids by Laure E Tantawy - https://www.lauraeltantawy.com/work/in-the-shadow-of-the-pyramids Bath Roman Baths - https://www.romanbaths.co.uk Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Dec 22, 2022 • 55min

Re-View: Mark McColl - Timing, Light and Composition

Mark McColl is a landscape photographer from Ayrshire, Scotland. His work has been featured in The London Times, The Herald, Outdoor Photography magazine, Landscape Photography magazine, Practical Photography and he leads photography workshops for Light and Land. Our conversation ranges from Mark’s background as an NHS doctor, some of his unforgettable experiences in the landscape as well as a deep, deep dive into his camera bag. If you’re into landscape photography then you’ll find a few takeaways in this episode. Listen to the show on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsSupport Mark at the following links:https://markmccoll.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/markmccollphotography/I'd love to connect with you - find me at the View Finders web page where you can also get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs:http://www.viewfinderslive.com Also connect with me at:My Websitewww.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.com Additional show links:Double Exposure - my pick - https://markmccoll.co.uk/photo_12437733.html Double Exposure - Mark’s pick - https://markmccoll.co.uk/photo_16563645.html Ragnar Axelsson - https://www.instagram.com/ragnaraxelsson/ Paramo Jacket - https://amzn.to/34REc0P Arctic Sport Wellington Boot - https://amzn.to/2GVsOsD The Heat Company Gloves - https://amzn.to/34MmnAx Light and Land - www.lightandland.co.uk The Fall on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70272726 Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 5min

Re-View: Jim Richardson - National Geographic Photographer's Photographer

To bridge the gap between season 5 and 6 I'm re-sharing some my all-time favourite episodes. Jim Richardson is a photojournalist from Lindsborg, Kansa, USA who's best know for his obsession with Scotland. Jim has shot over 50 stories for National Geographic and was named 'Photographers Photographer' by fellow National Geographic assignment shooters in 2015. Jim's work also touches on agriculture and the environment. Our conversation traces his early career, how he got his break with National Geographic, his Scotland photography and much more. Whatever kind of photography you're into, there's so much we can all learn from someone of Jim's knowledge and experience. Show Notes:Support Jim at the following links: Jim’s website - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/indexJim’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimrichardsonng/ Small World Gallery - https://www.smallworldgallery.net Eyes On Earth - https://eyeson.earth Jim’s Scotland gallery - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000Rs6fxCCM29I/G0000Al2MTsBDUIM Jim’s Soil gallery - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000b.w7eKeUjZ4/G0000jTsL79SfOHw Jim’s Women Farmers gallery - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000b.w7eKeUjZ4/G0000JRu0CGANon8 Connect with me at the View Finders web page where you can get my free long exposure tutorial video:www.viewfinderslive.comAlso at:www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast www.grahamdargie.co.ukAdditional show links:Zeiss Ikoflex Camera - https://www.lomography.com/magazine/335626-lomopedia-zeiss-ikon-ikoflex National Geographic Photographers:Rich Clarkson - https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/ideas-and-inspiration/rich-clarkson-the-right-place-at-the-right-time-to-get-the-shots.html William Albert Allard - https://www.instagram.com/williamalbertallard/ Jim Stanfield - https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Beholder-James-Stanfield/dp/0792273796 Dennis Dimick - http://dennis-dimick.squarespace.com Chris Johns - https://natgeofound.tumblr.com/tagged/Johns George Steinmetz -  https://www.instagram.com/geosteinmetz/?hl=en Joel Sartore - https://www.instagram.com/joelsartore/?hl=en Henri Cartier-Bresson - https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/henri-cartier-bresson/ Pot County Pork and Bean Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1OoDBpGnxs The Kelpie legend -  https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/ Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Manfred Honeck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWo0_jWyKr4 Double Exposure:My choice - Boreray bird colony - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000Rs6fxCCM29I/G0000jnXYdsY7sVU/I0000eOuXcxNlQA0 Jim’s choice - Grandmother in rocking chair -  https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000zSjLHmpcS5w/G00007eeFP5QfhfQ/I0000YM6or30b1os  Equipment:Nikon D800 - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-slr-cameras/used-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d800/ Nikon 14-24mm - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/search/?www-product-search=nikon+14-24&www-department=all NIkon 16-35mm - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-16-35mm-f-4g-vr/ Nikon 24-70mm - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/search/?www-product-search=nikon+24-70&www-department=all Nikon 70-200mm - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-70-200mm-f-2-8e-fl-ed-vr/ Nikon 300mm - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-300mm-f-2-8g-if-ed-vr-ii/ Nikon 35mm f/1.4 - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-35mm-f-1-4g/sku-1135787/300mm f/2.8 Topcor Lens - https://lens-db.com/tokyo-kogaku-r-topcor-300mm-f28-1958/ Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Nov 24, 2022 • 57min

Cristina 'Mitty' Mittermeier: Enoughness

Cristina ‘Mitty’ Mittermeier is one of the pioneers of conservation photography as we know it.In 2005 she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to provide a platform for photographers working on environmental issues. In 2014 she co-founded SeaLegacy along with her partner Paul Nicklen, also one of the world’s leading conservation photographers. SeaLegacy is a conservation organisation which uses a combination of art, science, visual storytelling and conservation to protect our oceans and build a healthy future for our planet.Cristina is a Sony Ambassador and her work has appeared in hundreds of publications, including National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, CNN and TIME. Cristina is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year Award and the Imaging Award for Photographers Who Give Back. She was named one of the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action and is recognized as one of the World’s top 40 Most Influential Outdoor Photographers by Outdoor Magazine. In 2022, she received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada.Cristina’s photography is as beautiful, powerful and important. If you already know who Cristina is, you’ll learn a lot here about her backstory, motivations and outlook on life. If you don’t know Christina, you’re about to meet a fantastic photographer and inspirational person who lives on the frontline of the battle against climate change and is making a real difference in some of the huge challenges facing our world today. Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://cristinamittermeier.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mitty/ SeaLegacy website - https://www.sealegacy.org SeaLegacy YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/sealegacySeaLegacy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sealegacy/ SeaLegacy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sealegacy Cristina’s Sony Ambassador page - https://alphauniverse.com/member/#/cristina-mittermeier/ Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Lady with the Goose - https://www.instagram.com/p/CWY-eUOJeV2/ Marine Iguanas - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_08IxJFhX/ Other links:Cristina and Paul’s ‘Evolve’ exhibition at Hilton | Asmus Contemporary - https://hilton-asmus.com/evolve/?v=32aec8db952d#exhibition Smith Nature Symposium Award - Smith_Symposium_Awards_Dinner_2022.html Art Wolf - https://www.instagram.com/artwolfe/ Frans Lanting - https://www.instagram.com/franslanting/ Nick Nichols - https://www.instagram.com/michaelnicknichols/ Joel Sartore - https://www.instagram.com/joelsartore/ Queen - https://www.queenonline.com Bryan Adams photography - http://bryanadamsphotography.com The Lumineers - https://www.instagram.com/thelumineers/ ReFi Podcast - https://refipodcast.podbean.com Ikagi (reason for being) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai Sony Alpha Photography Equipment - https://alphauniverse.com/alpha/ Connect with View Finders here:Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast Tickets for the next View Finders Live Event - 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.grahamdargie.co.uk/blog www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Nov 10, 2022 • 49min

Chris Orwig Part 2: Clarify Your Vision

Chris Orwig is a portrait photographer, author, teacher and Sony Ambassador from Santa Barbara, California. Chris first came on my radar many years ago and his grounded, connected, intimate, natural-light portraits really stayed with me.In his early 20s, Chris was hit by a car while skateboarding and during his recovery, his father gave him the gift of a camera. This camera gave him direction and purpose in life and he’s never looked back. Chris has gone on to work with clients including Google, SPaceX, Adobe and has his work published in places like Rolling Stone, the New York Times and Esquire. He’s also taught photography at College level for 10 years,  written several books and he’s a workshop leader and a mentor to other photographers around the world.Chris has a lot to say about photography and what goes into being a photographer and I was delighted to listen. The whole conversation came in at about 90 minutes and that’s little longer than I like my episodes to run so this is the first of 2 parts - the second part of the episode will follow next week.Of course, we talk about portrait photography but so much of what Chris says is about who we are as photographers and that’s transferrable to all of us so whatever you’re into, this episode is for you. Hope you enjoy this, here’s part 2 of my conversation with Chris Orwig…
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Nov 3, 2022 • 45min

Chris Orwig Part 1 - Finding the Light

Chris Orwig is a portrait photographer, author, teacher and Sony Ambassador from Santa Barbara, California. Chris first came on my radar many years ago and his grounded, connected, intimate, natural-light portraits really stayed with me.In his early 20s, Chris was hit by a car while skateboarding and during his recovery, his father gave him the gift of a camera. This camera gave him direction and purpose in life and he’s never looked back. Chris has gone on to work with clients including Google, SPaceX, Adobe and has his work published in places like Rolling Stone, the New York Times and Esquire. He’s also taught photography at College level for 10 years,  written several books and he’s a workshop leader and a mentor to other photographers around the world.Chris has a lot to say about photography and what goes into being a photographer and I was delighted to listen. The whole conversation came in at about 90 minutes and that’s little longer than I like my episodes to run so this is the first of 2 parts - the second part of the episode will follow next week.Of course, we talk about portrait photography but so much of what Chris says is about who we are as photographers and that’s transferrable to all of us so whatever you’re into, this episode is for you. Hope you enjoy this, here’s my conversation with Chris Orwig…Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - https://chrisorwig.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisorwig/ Tutorials - https://chrisorwig.com/teaching-tutorials BooksAuthentic Portraits - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Authentic-Portraits-Searching-Significance-Depth/dp/B08X7JYLWY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A24NZZ6BWTP0&keywords=chris+orwig&qid=1666854118&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI2IiwicXNhIjoiMS43OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+orwig%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1 The Creative Fight - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Fight-Create-Your-Imagine/dp/0134078489/ref=sr_1_2?crid=A24NZZ6BWTP0&keywords=chris+orwig&qid=1666854118&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI2IiwicXNhIjoiMS43OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+orwig%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-2 People Pictures - https://www.amazon.co.uk/people-pictures-30-exercises-creating-authentic-photographs-chris-orwig/dp/B007YXWPI6/ref=sr_1_4?crid=A24NZZ6BWTP0&keywords=chris+orwig&qid=1666854118&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI2IiwicXNhIjoiMS43OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+orwig%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-4 Visual Poetry - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Visual-Poetry-Creative-Engaging-Photographs/dp/0321636821/ref=sr_1_8?crid=A24NZZ6BWTP0&keywords=chris+orwig&qid=1666854118&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI2IiwicXNhIjoiMS43OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+orwig%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-8 Sony Ambassador page - https://alphauniverse.com/artisans-2019/orwig/Connect with View Finders here:Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast Tickets for the next View Finders Live Event - 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.grahamdargie.co.uk/blog www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Yvon Choinard - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4pn3cpXZL/ Portrait of Chris taken by his daughter - https://www.instagram.com/p/Chn29cqJzwt/ Other links:Chris Burkard -  https://www.chrisburkard.com Patagonia - https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/home/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWhB89vEKgFGEJTyIC3J7L9gW41FadzQNG0Ihn2L-4vX6xP6c3AqXCUaAnSzEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Jack Johnson - https://jackjohnsonmusic.com Jason Mraz - https://jasonmraz.com Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER
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Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 10min

Stefano Pellegrini - Only the Night

My guest this week is Stefano Pellegrini, an astrophotographer based in Milan, Italy. Stefano only started astro photography in 2019 but during the pandemic in 2020, he was able to spend more time on his photogrpahy . The progress he made during this time led him to reprioritise his life, leaving a staff job as a designer for drinks company Di Sarono, to go freelance so he could devote more time to his photography. Since then, he’s won Nasa’s Astronomy Picture of the day and launched a series of tutorials which you can find on his website - link in show notes.Stefano shoots technically difficult images in remote and dangerous location combining techniques like Panoramic photography, long exposure photography and light painting which gives him hundreds of photographs that he combines into 1 final, stunning image in processing. Although the work is challenging and technical, Stefano’s images have heart and a human touch which is fuelled by Stefano’s combination of passion, creativity, craftsmanship and and dedication. If you’re into this kind of photography, you’re going to take so much away from this - if you’re not, you’re going to learn a few things and meet a fantastic, young photographer who’s just at the beginning of what is sure to be an incredible photography journey. Here’s my conversation with Stefan Pellegrini…Show NotesFollow this week’s guest at the following links: Website - http://www.pels.it/photo/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pels_photo/ Tutorials - http://www.pels.it/photo/form/videoENG.html Connect with View Finders here:Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast Tickets for the next View Finders Live Event - 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.grahamdargie.co.uk/blog www.instagram.com/grahamdargie Additional show linksDouble Exposure:Portu Banda - Pel’s most difficult photograph - https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-YirMocZm/ Geminid Meteor Shower - NASA’s Astronomy Photo od the Day - https://www.instagram.com/p/CI5L8-Kh0On/ Other links:Photo Pills App - https://www.photopills.com Move Shot Move Star tracker - https://www.moveshootmove.com Sequator Image Stacking Tool - https://www.startools.org/links--tutorials/free-image-stacking-solutions/sequatorElio E Le Storie Tese - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6f4wLWQKfZkv3pDLNd28mw  Fabio Antenore - https://www.instagram.com/antenorefabio/ Mentioned in this episode:BLANK AD FILLERBLANK AD SLOT FILLER

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