Best Large Format Photography Podcasts (2024)

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#67 Intended Art At Negative Thinking 1:52:33

5d ago1:52:33

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It has been far too long between shows and hopefully we can now get back to some kind of regular output. For this show our last guest Nick Davis (The 120ist on the YouTube) makes a visit to community darkroom / darkroom community that is “Negative Thinking” in Bristol where he gets to interview Tim Pearse about the space, the community he is helpin…

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Beauty in Art, i.e., Photography 6:30

17d ago6:30

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A brief summary and then a short talk about what has happened to aesthetics and beauty in art.

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Ep50 - Cody Schultz: Slowing Down and Connecting With Nature Through Large Format Photography 52:28

2M ago52:28

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Cody Schultz, an American photographer with a love for black and white large format photography. Cody shares his journey into photography and how he was deeply inspired by other photographers, such as Ben Horne and Simon Baxter. He discusses his connection with nature and interest in black and white photography, as…

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Ep49 - Sarah Marino: Rethinking Our Approach To Conservation Photography 57:38

2M ago57:38

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In this weeks episode, Kim Grant speaks with Sarah Marino. Sarah shares the concept of conservation photography and finding a mission-oriented focus in her work, as well as the challenges she faced in transitioning to photography as a career. She highlights the importance of teaching and bringing skills from her previous career into her photography…

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KYLE WEGE: One of America's Top Commercial, Architectural Photographers based in Madison, Wisconsin 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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A Photographer's Life™ interview with up-and-coming commercial and architecture photographer Kyle Wege. Kyle is one of America's rising stars in the world of architectural photography and has created a successful business in the upper Midwest. Kyle is based in Madison, Wisconsin, and is a long-time member of The Association of Independent Architect…

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Ep48 - Randy Bullerwell: Navigating Depression Through Contemplative Photography 45:55

2M ago45:55

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Canadian photographer Randy Bullerwell. Randy shares how he was introduced to photography by a friend and further deepened his connection to it through mentors he met along the way, leading him to to learn contemplative and mindful ways to use his camera. Through this he has been able to find great release and a to…

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Ep47 - Nicki Gwynn-Jones: Giving Ourselves The Freedom To Experiment With Our Photography 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Orkney based photographer Nicki Gwynn-Jones. Nicki creates images from a place of flow and movement and shares how her love for wild swimming and dance helps her with creating her images. She also speaks about the joys of being free to create images in whatever way we wish and how she taps into the magic of the nat…

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Ep46 - Matthew Whelan: Exploring Our Internal World Through Photography 1:02:28

3M ago1:02:28

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Scottish based scientist and photographer Matthew Whelan. Matt shares how he combines his science interest and his creative expression to help him understand life and channel his emotions following the loss of a close friend to suicide. Topics Covered Journey into photography Using photography as a tool to express …

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What I Wish I'd Known When I Started My Photography Business. Insights from America's Best Photographers! 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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Valuable insights and information from America's top architectural photographers. A rare opportunity for advice from veteran photographers who understand what it takes to be successful. The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote …

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Ep45 - Gill Moon: Using Our Senses To Connect With Nature And Create Emotion In Our Images 41:18

3M ago41:18

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Gill is a landscape photographer based in Surrey in the UK. She shares how her fond childhood memories of nature, photography and sailing inspired her to do what she is doing now. She also shares how she loves to bring feelings of calm into her images and why her local area speaks so deeply to her. Topics Covered Journey into photography Her love f…

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Ep44 - Paul Sanders: Listening To Our Heart and Finding Our Soul Through Photography 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with contemplative photographer Paul Sanders. Paul began his photography career as a news photographer. He shares how, despite achieving everything he'd dreamt of in his career, he was left feeling unfulfilled and battling mental and physical health issues. Since then he has been on a journey of self discovery, resultin…

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Ep43 - Ruth Davey: Supporting Our Mental Health Through Mindful Photography 49:28

3M ago49:28

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Ruth Davey, the founder of Look Again Photography. Ruth is a mindful photography practitioner and trainer based in England. She shares how her own battles with mental health led her on a path to discovering mindfulness and photography. From this experience, she began to create her own photographic vision, leading h…

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Ep42 - Robert Clark: Replacing Addiction with Creative Photography and Yoga Practice 40:28

4M ago40:28

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In this conversation, Kim Grant interviews Robert Clark about his personal journey into photography and how it helped him overcome alcohol addiction. They discuss the connection between yoga and photography, as well as the creation of Robert's website, Impressionography.org, which showcases ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photography. Robert emph…

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Ep41 - Sarah Lyndsay: Healing Our Past Through Photography and Open Conversation 52:02

4M ago52:02

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Sarah is a self portrait and landscape photographer based in Canada, who is well known for photographing herself wearing a yellow dress in nature. She shares how her challenging upbringing lead her on a deep journey of self exploration and healing, which she now uses as a catalyst to share her life openly with the world online, through her photogra…

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Ep40: Christopher James Hall | Raising Awareness of Homelessness and Breaking Stereotypes Through Photography 40:15

4M ago40:15

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Christopher James Hall is a portrait, wedding and events photographer based in England who discovered photography during a period of homelessness. He found photography gave him connection allowing him to photograph other people and tell meaningful stories through him imagery. He now uses his love for photography to help others who are experiencing …

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#21-Autumn Film Choices 4:13

4M ago4:13

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A brief mini-podcast where I talk about my choice of film to capture the autumn colours.

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Episode 39 - Jessy Willemse: Finding Creative Freedom in Photography Through Intentional Camera Movement 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Jessy is an artistic photographer based in Adelaide, Australia, who creates beautiful artistic images using intentional camera movement. She finds creative photography very healing, offering her the chance to have some me time and develop a greater appreciation for the world that surrounds her. Intentional camera movement has offered her the freedo…

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Ep38 - Alister Benn: Opening Up To Our Full Potential As Photographers 46:52

4M ago46:52

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Alister is a Scottish landscape photographer well known for his honest and open discussions about the artistic world of photography. Alister love to empower people to use their cameras to authentic express themselves and on this episode he shares his personal journey with us including his life changing trip to the Gobi Desert and how he now dedicat…

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Ep37 - Valerie Misa: Reconnecting With Our Creative Side Through Photography and Nature 44:31

5M ago44:31

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Valerie is a nature photographer and video creator based in Melbourne, Australia. She shares how having an academic upbringing brought her to suppress her creativity for many years, and how reconnecting with this side of herself through photography, has allowed her to find a release from life's stresses and find some balance from her day job in the…

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Ep36 - Sean Tucker: Taking The Time To Discover Ourselves In Order To Be Authentic Into Our Creative Work 53:39

5M ago53:39

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Sean is a photographer, film maker and author best known for his YouTube videos and book “ The Meaning in the Making”. While Sean is a very skilled photographer technically, he also adds much depth and philosophical questions to his work, which makes he approach unique and loved by many. In this episode he shares how navigates life as an introvert,…

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Ep35 - Mary Anne Karren: Having Empathy For The Subjects We Photograph | Wildlife Photography 46:01

5M ago46:01

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Mary Anne is an American wildlife photographer, best known for her bird images photographed at the Great Salt lake. She shares why birds are of particular interest to her, how she immerses herself in the scene when creating her images, as well as how she has developed empathy for her subjects. Mary Anne is on a mission to use her photography to rai…

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Ep34 - Dan Ruffles: Exploring Different Concepts and Experiencing Calm Through Landscape Photography 34:54

5M ago34:54

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Dan Ruffles onto the podcast. Dan is a landscape photographer based in Suffolk, England. He has a deep love and connection with his local area and finds beauty to photograph all around. We speak about how being by the coast and in solitude helps him so feel calm, how he combines his photography with different concepts by writing reflective pieces o…

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Expand Your Services, Increase Your Profits! Pros reveal easy-to-add services to boost your billing. 59:59

5M ago59:59

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A Photographer's Life™ discussion of the types of services that architectural photographers can easily add to dramatically increase their bottom line. Veteran AIAP photographers share how they've been able to survive the economic roller coaster and maintain their personal success. The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was esta…

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Ep33 - Anna Morgan: Being Self Reflective and Inviting Questions Through Our Photography 45:47

6M ago45:47

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Anna is a landscape photographer originally from the UK and now living in British Columbia. She shared how her background as a veterinarian and interest in ecological conservation has played a big role in influencing how she sees the natural world and creates her images. We also speak about the importance of slowing down, how we can invite question…

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Ep32 - Kamal X: Finding Our Voice and Connecting With Others Through Documentary Photography 51:05

6M ago51:05

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Join Kim as she speaks with New York based documentary photography Kamal X. Kamal began his photographic journey following the passing of his best friend. Trough travel and self discovery, he found his love for connecting with others and documenting the world around him. This lead him to creating his latest book "Black Astronaut" which documents th…

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Ep31 - Courtney Victoria: Finding A Safe Creative Space Through Photography and YouTube 49:02

6M ago49:02

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Join Kim as she speaks with British landscape photographer and YouTuber Courtney Victoria. She shares her creative story and how she felt when she discovered the world of photography and video. She also talk about her time living in South Korea and how YouTube has given her a safe space to be herself. Courtney also has a very deep connection to nat…

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Ep30 - Klaus Axelsen: Finding Relief From Panic Attacks Through Photography and Nature 35:48

6M ago35:48

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Join Kim as she speaks with Norwegian photographer Klaus Axelsen. Klaus is a landscape photographer who loves creating calming images of nature. He shares how reconnecting with nature and discovering photography gave him relief from stress and panic attacks and how he adopts a mindful approach to creating his images. Topics Covered Journey into pho…

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Ep29 - Victoria Wild: Overcoming Shyness Through Photography and Videography 48:26

7M ago48:26

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Join Kim as she speaks with UK Nature and Self-portrait photographer and videographer, Victoria Wild. Victoria currently live in her van with her dog Eric and shares her photographic adventures on YouTube. She used photography and videography as a form of therapy to both discover more about herself and the natural world around her. Topics Covered J…

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Ep28 - Norman McCloskey: Finding Purpose Through Photography Projects and Creating Books 46:04

7M ago46:04

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Join Kim as she speaks with Irish landscape photography Norman McCloskey. Norman has a deep connection with his local county of Kerry and undertakes nearly all of his photography here. He also runs a very successful gallery business in the area and enjoys making photo books around projects he undertakes in Kerry. Topics Covered Journey into photogr…

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#66 On Safari With The 120ist 2:14:36

7M ago2:14:36

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#66 On Safari With The 120ist In so many ways this show episode typifies what we love about making this podcast – it was just like being in a pub (or coffee shop) and having a chat with like minded folk about, mostly, large format photography. The fact that the conversation wanders around is exactly what happens when you have enthusiastic guests an…

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Ep27 - Emma Grey: Channelling Grief Through Photography and Writing 43:42

7M ago43:42

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Join Kim as she speaks with Australian based writer and photographer Emma Grey. Emma's love for photography while grieving the sudden passing of her husband Jeff. She found that photography helped her find connection again and gave her a way of channeling her emotions in a creative way. As an author, she now uses her personal story and connection t…

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Ep26 - Bernard Geraghty: Creating Magical Photography Experiences For Other To Enjoy 48:44

7M ago48:44

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Join Kim as she speaks with Ireland based photographer Bernard Geraghty. Bernard is very passionate about landscape photography and runs a very successful photography workshop business. He shares how photography changed his life and the joy he feels in taking others out to experience nature. Topics Covered Journey into photography His first experie…

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Ep25 - Emily Endean: The Joy's of Photographing in the Sea at Sunrise 40:47

8M ago40:47

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Join Kim as she speaks with UK based photographer Emily Endean. Emily is a nature photographer who has a particular love and connection with the coast. They speak about Emily's love for wild swimming and how being in the water adds so much to her photography experience. They also discuss how photography can bring us closer to others and a recent pr…

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DAVID DEAL: Prominent Photographic Copyright Attorney & Commercial Photographer. Interview plus Q&A. 1:27:25

8M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

A Photographer's Life™ interview with prominent photographic copyright attorney and photographer David Deal. David is recognized as one of America's foremost authorities on copyright law relating to photography. David's law office is based in Virginia, and you can learn more about David and his law practice at his website: https://www.daviddeal.com…

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Ep24 - Jason Pettit: Seeing Our Photography as an Extension of Ourselves 37:43

8M ago37:43

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Join Kim as she speaks with Canadian photographer Jason Pettit. Despite only beginning photography just 5 years ago, Jason has created some very deep and meaningful imagery in this time. This comes partly down to his ability to connect with his subject and channel his life experience and emotion into his photographs. Photographing mainly his immedi…

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Ep23 - Jennifer Walton: Empowering Others To Follow Their Passion 48:50

8M ago48:50

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Join Kim as she speaks with American storm chaser Jennifer Walton. Jennifer uses photography to document the storms she chases around the country. She realised early on in her storm chasing journey that women were underrepresented in the field and as a result, started the initiative "Girls Who Chase". Through this she has become an advocate for fol…

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Ep22 - David Southern: Using The Minds Eye To Pre-Visualise Images 46:12

8M ago46:12

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Join Kim as she speaks with English nature photographer David Southern. David has a fascinating background in conversation, having worked all around the world for the WWF. He uses his knowledge and interest in biology to connect with the world around him and create his photographs. Now predominantly a coastal photographer, he loves nothing more tha…

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Ep21 - Suzie Biehler: The Healing Benefits of Mindful Photography 48:29

8M ago48:29

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Join Kim as she speaks with American mindful photographer Suzie Biehler. Suzie has been on an incredible journey of self discovery, opening her up to the wonders of photography and the healing benefits it can bring. This lead her on the road to help others recover from their own struggles, using photography as a tool to connect with both themselves…

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Ep20 - Andrew Allan: Reconnecting People With Scotland's Night's Sky 47:34

9M ago47:34

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Join Kim as she speaks with Scottish astrophotographer Andrew Allan. Andrew has had a deep connection with space from a very young age and loves nothing more than showing others the beauty that can be found in the night sky. From photographing the northern lights to meteor showers, he enjoys it all and shares his passion with others through his soc…

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Ep19 - Lisa Frost: Recognising and Photographing All The Beauty That Surrounds Us 41:38

9M ago41:38

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Join Kim as she speaks with Australian landscape photographer Lisa Frost. Photography was the catalyst in helping Lisa develop a very deep connection with nature. By following her own path she went on to harness the gift of seeing all the beauty that surrounds her. She now shares the beauty she sees and photographs with her audience on her YouTube …

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#65 Liquid Emulsion With Graham Vasey 1:17:02

9M ago1:17:02

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We first interviewed today’s guest over 4 years ago, in fact he was our first proper guest to help us and our listeners along the “new to LF path”. Show 2 with Graham Vasey is worth a listen as we touch on many interesting subjects, one area Simon and I wanted to return to was Graham’s use of liquid emulsion on watercolour paper and that’s pretty m…

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Ep18 - Simon Baxter: Building A Deep Connection To Your Photographic Subjects 53:08

9M ago53:08

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Join Kim as she speaks with woodland photographer Simon Baxter. Simon is very open about the therapeutic benefits of photographing nature, having experienced it first hand following a back injury. Well known for his woodland images, he shares the importance of developing an emotional connection to our subjects and taking out time to simply enjoy be…

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Episode #20: B&W Infrared Photography, Canon TX and Ramblings 14:47

9M ago14:47

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A brief talk about working with black and white infrared film, working with the Canon TX and other thoughts.

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Ep17 - Rachael Talibart: The Importance of Being Truly Authentic In Your Photography Work 41:15

9M ago41:15

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Join Kim as she speaks with seascape photographer Rachael Talibart. From spending much of her childhood at sea on a yacht to becoming one of the most respected seascape photographers in the country, Rachael's connection to the coast has always been apparent. For her the experience of being in nature is so important and she loves nothing more than s…

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Ep16 - Chris Murray: Discovering Yourself Through Photography 45:55

10M ago45:55

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Join Kim as she speaks with American landscape photographer Chris Murray. Chris has been on a very interesting journey, going from a results based photographer into one that expresses themselves from a place of emotion and creativity. Chris shares this journey of self discovery with Kim. Journey into photography Studying geology Building a connecti…

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#64 The Hell Of The North 1:44:50

10M ago1:44:50

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#64 The Hell of the North Our second catch up show of the year once again saw the return of Simon to the fold who, it turns out, has had sufficient time off to be reinvigorated and enthused for all things LFPP. What does that mean? Well, more shows we hope, at least three a year…… Things we chatted about on the show: As we didn’t have a guest on sh…

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Ep15 - Viktoria Haack: Following Our Inner Guidance as Photographers 48:10

10M ago48:10

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with landscape, wedding and portrait photographer Viktoria Haack. Originally from the UK, Viktoria now lives in Canada and brings nature into all genres of her photography work. She has always followed her own inner guidance and in doing so has managed to create a successful photography business, photographing the subje…

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Ep14 - Melvin Nicholson: Living His Dream As A Full Time Landscape Photographer 45:40

10M ago45:40

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with landscape photographer Melvin Nicholson. He shares how he began training to be a nurse before stopping to pursue his dream as a full time landscape photographer. He also shares why he loves hosting workshops and how using a tripod helps him to slow down and connect with the world around him. Topics Covered Journey …

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Ep13 - Adele Warner-Tate: How Scotland Inspired Her To Start Photography 36:27

10M ago36:27

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with landscape photographer Adele Warner-Tate. They chat about how travelling to Scotland on holidays inspired her to start photography and move to Scotland to live. They also discuss the importance of having a creative outlet and how photography can help you through the tough times. Topics Covered Journey into photogra…

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Ep12 - Nigel Danson: Following His Passion For Landscape Photography 40:13

11M ago40:13

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Join Kim Grant as she speaks with landscape photographer Nigel Danson. He shares how he gave up his role as a CEO of his own software company to pursue his passion for photographer and how being in nature and doing photography helps with his physical health issues. Journey into Photography Starting with Black and White photography Personal photogra…

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