View Finders Photography Podcast

Osborne Macharia, is an advertising photographer from Nairobi, Kenya. Osborne is one of the most creative photographers in the world and his clients include Disney, Apple, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Kenya Airways, Guinness, Samsung, Forbes magazine the Oprah Winfrey Network and many more. His work has gained the attention of people around the world having been exhibited in South Africa, Brazil, Singapore, Italy, Switzerland, Bahrain, Ethiopian, Mali, Nigeria and Dubai. Osborne’s style, which he calls Afrofuturism, past, present and future to deal with topics such as Equality, Representation and Care for the Elderly. He’s gained press coverage from CNN, BBC, Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Adobe, Buzz Feed and the Huffington Post.Our conversation covers how Osborne broke into photography, how he comes up with his ideas, changing perceptions of Africa, crafting his own path as an artist as well as the stories behind some of his most creative projects. Please forgive the audio quality at times and I’m sure you’ll take something away from this insight into the work of such a unique and creative photographer. Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherConnect with Osborne at the following links:www.k63.studio  www.instagram.com/osborne_macharia  https://www.behance.net/Osborne Osborne’s projects we mentioned in the show:Absolut Vodka - https://k63.studio/#/absolut-one-source-live-v2/Queen Sugar - https://k63.studio/#/queen-sugar/ Gikosh - https://k63.studio/#/gikosh/ Mengo - https://k63.studio/#/mengo/ Kabangu - https://k63.studio/#/kabangu/ Connect with me at:www.grahamdargie.com www.grahamdargie.co.uk www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography Additional show links:Marcus Eriksson - www.themarcus.com Joey Lawrence - https://www.joeyl.com/overview/category/quick-portfolio Joel Grimes - https://www.joelgrimes.com Carlos Serrao -https://www.carlosserrao.com 

Nick Tucker is a wedding photojournalist based on the south coast of England. His unique style blends timeless, beautiful photography with quirky, intimate observations and he’s been recognised by Rangefinder Magazine as one of the top 30 rising stars in world wedding photography. Our conversation covers how Nick got into photography after working for Banksy, his early influences and how he gained the confidence to shoot weddings his own way. Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherSupport Nick at the following links:https://nicktuckerphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nicktuckerphoto/ Connect with me and get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs, at:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Also connect with me here:www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.co.uk Additional show links:Nick’s Whitstable Wedding - https://nicktuckerphotography.com/whitstable-wedding-photographer/ Nick’s Monte Carlo Wedding with Immodesty Blaze - https://nicktuckerphotography.com/immodesty-blaize-wedding/ Patrice Leconte - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0496312/ Todd Hido - https://www.instagram.com/toddhido_/ Robert Frank - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Frank Bella West - https://www.bellawest.co.uk Larry Fink - http://www.larryfinkphotography.com Leica Q - https://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Q/LEICA-Q 

Valda Bailey is an impressionist photographer from Sussex, England. With a background in painting, Valda explores nature using a variety of techniques to create art that is truly unique. Our conversation ranges from Valda’s journey to find her own style, why she takes confidence from that journey, how she presses on in difficult times and much more. If you’re on any kind of creative path I’m sure you’ll take some thing away from this episode. Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherSupport Valda at the following links:Valda’s website - https://valdabailey.com Valda’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valdab/  Tuition and Tours - https://www.baileychinnery.com Valda’s Book, Fragile - https://amzn.to/373t8As Connect with me at the View Finders web page where you can get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Connect with me at:www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.com Additional show links:Jay Maisel - https://www.jaymaisel.com Charlie Waite - https://www.charliewaite.com Chris Friel - https://www.cfriel.com/home Doug Chinnery - http://www.dougchinnery.com 

Julian Terreros-Martin is a wildlife photographer from Scunthorpe, England. His wonderful shots of British wildlife have gained him over 10,000 followers on Instagram at the age of just 23. Julian is a rising star in UK wildlife photography and it was great to check-in with him so early in what is sure to be a long and fruitful photography journey.Our conversation covers everything setting up a garden bird photography studio to Julian’s breathtaking experience with an extremely rare Iberian Lynx in Spain. Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherSupport Julian at the following links:www.instagram.com/julian_terrerosmartin www.twitter.com/wildlife_julian https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WildlifeJulian?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=734666402Get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs at the View Finders web page:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Connect with me at:www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.grahamdargie.com www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography Additional show links:Doñana National Park - www.miteco.gob.es/es/red-parques-nacionales/nuestros-parques/donana/#section Bertie Gregory - www.bertiegregory.com Dermot Kennedy - www.dermotkennedy.com 

Craig Fraser is a commercial photographer from Northampton, England. Craig is the owner and lead photographer of Frasershot, a studio specialising in photography for business and brands. Craig’s clients include Starbucks, Sodexo, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Nespresso, Tesco, Premier Inn, Marco Pierre White, Crockett and Jones, Northampton Saints Rugby Club, and many more brands you’ve heard of. In this conversation, Craig gave an amazing insight in to the life of a high-end commercial photographer and it was really interesting hearing how some photos that look simple can actually be some of the hardest to achieve. Our conversation covers Craigs beginnings covering motorsport hanging out the back of a speeding Citroen Saxo, shooting James Bond’s shoes and why he always keeps a tampon in his camera bag. If that doesn’t make you want to hear more then I don’t know what will! Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherConnect with Craig at the following links:https://www.frasershot.com https://www.instagram.com/frasershotphoto Connect with me at the View Finders web page where you can get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Connect with me at:www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.com Additional show links:Phase One medium format cameras - https://www.phaseone.com/en/PhotographyCapture One software - https://www.captureone.com/en Foba Studio Stand - https://www.foba.com/en/products/category/studio-stands/ Arca Swiss Cube geared head - cube-c1-gp-geared-panning-fliplock Profoto B10 Studio Strobes - https://profoto.com/uk/b10 Double Exposure - my pick - https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkQ8oVnRji/ Double Exposure - Craig’s pick - B4uCrZjHbwFJames Bond - No Time to Die - https://www.007.com/no-time-to-die/ Gomorrah - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.80a9f660-cc6d-abdd-65ea-67962fe5424a?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvc_nordicnoir&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvc_nordicnoir-21 David Loftus - http://www.davidloftus.com David Loftus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidloftus/ 

Donna Crous is a food photographer based in Surrey, England. She is a 4-time finalist of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition, a Nikon Ambassador and a Rotolight Master of Light. Donna shoots for health and food magazines as well as recipe books and her own book, ‘A Healthier Family for Life’ is due out in 2021.Our conversation covers Donna's upbringing in Zimbabwe, how she got into cooking, blogging and photography and how combining all of her passions took her from feeling completely unemployable to being one of the UKs top food photographers in just a few short years. I found Donna’s story to be an inspirational one and I’m sure you will too.Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/view-finders-photography-podcast Connect with Donna at the following links:https://www.donnacrous.com https://www.instagram.com/donnacrous/ Connect with me and get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs at the View Finders web page:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Also find me at:www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.co.uk Additional show links:Double Exposure:My Pick - https://www.donnacrous.com/portfolio?pgid=irkm5hav-548ca2bf-b575-461e-9edd-59cd79a2806a Donna’s Pick - https://www.donnacrous.com/portfolio?pgid=irkm5hav-58ff8cb7-ab22-492e-a37d-56e7b495ac6f My Octopus Teacher - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81045007 Annie Leibovitz - https://www.instagram.com/annieleibovitz/ Donna’s Nikon Ambassador page - https://nikonschool.co.uk/ambassador/donna-crousDonna’s Rotolight Ambassador Page - https://www.rotolight.com/ambassadors/donna-crous/ 

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 PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherMy WebsiteSupport 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:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Also connect with me at:www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.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 

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. Listen to the show here or on:Apple PodcastsSpotify Google PodcastsAmazon Music StitcherSupport 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 and get my free eBook, 3 Steps to Better Photographs at:www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinders Also connect with me at:www.instagram.com/grahamdargie www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography www.grahamdargie.com www.grahamdargie.co.uk Additional show links:The photos we discussed in 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 

Welcome to View Finders. My name is Graham Dargie, and in this short trailer I want to introduce myself, the idea behind the show and give you a sneak peek of the first episode.Subscribe so you can be the first to hear the first episode when it drops and connect with me at the View Finders webpage and on social media.www.grahamdargie.com/viewfinderswww.instagram.com/grahamdargiewww.youtube.com/5minutephotographywww.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography