"To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It's a way of life." Henri Cartier-Bresson. Whatever your level of engagement with photography The Photographic Life Podcast explains the realities of working with and learning about the medium. Each week photographer, writer, lecturer, filmmaker, and BBC Radio contributor Dr. Grant Scott reflects on news, discussions, themes and issues surrounding the photographic community. He also asks a photographer to supply him with an ...
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An insight into pets, vetting, superhero dog rescuers, cancer in animals and SO MUCH MORE! Sarah Lauch is an animal-lover that exposes the good, bad and wonderful in the animal world! To request a guest, please email sarahlauch@gmail.com.
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A Photographic Life - 327: 'Man Ray, What Is Real? Sports and Subject Matter'
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In episode 337 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Robyn from Haute Dog Photography
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Robyn started her career in forensics and from there has built a business with the most powerful images that you will ever see. From the lighting to the background to the editing, Haute Dog Photography creates memories and keepsakes that will last a lifetime. Robyn joins me for a terrific discussion on how she took this giant leap and built her bus…
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A Photographic Life - 326: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'How To Tell a Photo Story'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they respond to a listener's question and discuss how to create a narrative based series of images.Mentioned in t…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Veterinarian Colleen McCarthy
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When you adopt a senior gem from Beth Stern, you better be ready for your social media to blow up. Haaa. That is what happened with veterinarian Colleen McCarthy and her dog Bugsy. Colleen and her partner Dan take in broken dogs and cats and give them the absolute best. A great conversation with some great insight into vet med, too. Follow her crew…
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A Photographic Life - 325: 'Karsh, Coffee, Photo Bears and Holidays'
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In episode 335 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Kim from Cosmico's Pet Bakery
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"I remember going there every day and trying not to take it personal." In the age of The Bear, kitchen's have been exposed as an intense place to work. For anyone that has work in one, you already know that. (Former waitress, here) Kim Padilla, formerly a Michelin Star chef, is now making pet cakes and treats with her Cosmico's Pet Bakery. I love t…
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A Photographic Life - 324: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Okamura, Ernest Cole, Beyond Fashion...'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona HayesFiona Hayes is…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Allyson from Heartland Animal Shelter
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Imagine seeing your adoptable animals with water rising around them. In late June, that was a reality for Heartland Animal Shelter when a water main broke, flooding their shelter. The quick actions of the community, staff, volunteers and strangers from all over the world made sure this catastrophe a little less brutal. Shelter Manager Allyson Rosen…
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A Photographic Life 323: 'Harry Borden, Photofairs, Photo Ethics and Photo Talk'
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In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Mentioned in this episode:Fred and Harry Borden: Photoshoot Breakdown https://www.youtube.com/@fredandharrybordenDr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography book…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Zoe from Newman Nation: Senior Pets United
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Senior pet adoption has been on the rise the last few years and Zoe from Newman Nation: Senior Pets United has been taking discarded seniors since 2017. There is a lot of heartache, but also so much reward. Zoe and I catch up on her latest rescues and her thoughts on the current shelter crisis.By Sarah Lauch
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A Photographic Life 322: 'The Leica Look, Finding a Story, Big Macs and The Fear of Narrative'
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In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …
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A Photographic Life - 321: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Teaching Photography'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on teaching photography and the role of the teacher.Bill ShapiroBill Shapiro served as the Editor-in…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with the Magic Dog Bus
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Imagine being at work knowing your dog is on a field trip! The Magic Dog Bus is a relatively new business venture, but it has taken off in the Tennessee area! Join Founder Amy for a conversation about all the goodness she gets to experience every day on the magic dog bus!By Sarah Lauch
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A Photographic Life 320: 'Talking Vivienne Maier, Analogue Smartphones and Artist or Journalist?'
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In episode 320 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Mentioned in this episode:www.vivianmaier.comImage: Vivienne Maier, Self-Portrait, 1953Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as El…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Pet Photographer Kimberly Kingen
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Pet photography is truly an art. When you pair sick animals or hospice pets with that, you come up with some magical moments. Pet Photographer Kimberly Kingen joins me with some truly great insight into her pet photography!By Sarah Lauch
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A Photographic Life - 319: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Burtynsky, Waplington, Strizzi, Deakin...'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona Hayes is an art dir…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Brittney from Foreverland Farm
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"The greatest act of love we can do for somebody is to let them go." Foreverland Farm is doing incredible work by rescuing discarded farm animals. The podcast could have been 3 hours and I would have been so entertained. Recently, Brittney reached out for help with a puppy with cancer, which is so rare. We helped financially at Live Like Roo Founda…
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A Photographic Life - 318: 'Photo Clichés, Robert Adams and The End of the Photo School!'
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In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Image: © Robert Adams, Colorado Springs,1974Mentioned in this episode:https://fraenkelgallery.com/artists/robert-adamshttps://www.uarts.eduwww.bristol247.com/news-and-features/n…
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A Photographic Life - 317: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Learning Photography'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on teaching/learning photography and the role of the teacher and the student.Bill ShapiroBill Shapir…
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A Photographic Life - 316: 'Camera Bags, W. Eugene Smith, and The Corruption of Social Media'
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In episode 315 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…
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A Photographic Life - 315: '90s Photography, The Photo GOAT? Camera Brand Loyalty'
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In episode 315 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Mentioned in this episode: https://www.martinparrfoundation.org/events/british-photography-in-the-1990s/Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and mag…
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A Photographic Life - 314: Plus Holly Revell
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In episode 314 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the need for change, and explains how the podcast will be evolving now it is coming from a garage and not a shed! He aslo reads a short extract from his latest book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven magazines. Sixty years of stories...Plus this week, photographer …
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Dan from Pups Pet Club
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A devastating incident with a pet care company change Dan Rubenstein's life forever. The CEO and Founder of Pup Pet Club knew he had to build a better business focused on listening to customers. His journey started in NYC and moved to Chicago and with over 25 years in the pet care business, he is proud of what he has built in memory of Sydney. More…
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A Photographic Life - 313: Plus Tria Giovan
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In episode 313 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of being professional and not egotistical when working with clients and discovering who you really are through photography.Plus this week, photographer Tria Giovan takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in le…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Cynthia Bathhurst the Founder of Safe Humane Chicago
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It can be a dark place when you think about abused and neglected animals. There are also dogs stuck in the judicial system hanging on by a thread in a cage 24/7 waiting for a court date, but with the help of Safe Humane Chicago, those animals have a future instead of a death sentence. Cynthia Bathurst, the Founder of Safe Human Chicago, joins me to…
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A Photographic Life - 312: Plus The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Editorial Photography: Part 3'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on where the magazine industry and editorial photography are today from the photographer’s perspecti…
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A Photographic Life - 311: Plus Chantel King
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In episode 311 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on looking back and looking forward, the failure of AI photography and the importance of visiting local photography exhibitions.Plus this week, photographer Chantel King takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in whic…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Chicago Bird Collision Monitors
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Often we are going about our daily life and we do not recognize something in front of us that could be a big problem. In big cities, thousands of birds die each migration season (and beyond) when they run into buildings. Those buildings are not just the 50 story offices, but also smaller buildings. There are many ways to help and Annette from Chica…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawcast with Cary, Tiki's Hero!
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I decided to turn a Live Like Roo story into a podcast because it is just so special. Sometimes fate steps in when you need it the most. Imagine losing your house, your owner and the only semblance of life that you know in a span of a few weeks. That happened to a dog named Tiki. 2 Heroes stepped in named Tom and Cary and as luck would have it, our…
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A Photographic Life- 310: Plus Kyle McDougall
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In episode 310 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the need to regularly replenish your cretivity and inspiration source and he reads from his new book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories.Plus this week, photographer Kyle McDougall takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an a…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Ava from Ava's Pet Place
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Imagine starting a business plan at age 8 and seeing it flourish at age 16. Ava decided to make homemade dog treats at age 6 and NOW her product is in Target. She also gives back to community by donating treats to non-profits and dog shelters. She is a great guest! For more: www.avaspetpalace.comBy Sarah A. Lauch
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A Photographic Life- 309: Plus Mandy Williams
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In episode 309 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the universal availability of post-production software, the siloed nature of photography and the continued thinning out of experience amongst photography commissioners.Plus this week, photographer Mandy Williams takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio fi…
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A Photographic Life - 309: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Editorial Photography: Part 2'
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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on where the magazine industry and editorial photography are today from the photographer's perspecti…
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A Photographic Life - 308: Plus Michael Robinson Chavez
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In episode 307 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography and the 1990s, keeping ethemera that may or may not be important and the importance of making mistakes to creative success.Plus this week, photographer Michael Robinson Chávez takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minu…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Dani the Vet Tech
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I have so much respect for vet techs. They do SO MUCh and I always say they do not get paid enough for all the work they do not just medically, but also emotionally. I met Dani a few years ago and because of the vets that Live Like Roo uses, she was often the tech for our difficult cases. She was watching the pawdcast a few weeks ago with Dr. Josie…
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Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue
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Natalie from Great Lake Pigeon Rescue joins me to chat about these incredible animals and what the rescue does to help them! What you may see as a disposable annoyance on a city street, some people see as a family pet. My jaw was on the floor for a lot of this interview. Natalie and her colleagues at Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue do so much great work …
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