The Photowalk

Russell Ord must have one of the best jobs in certainly one of the most beautiful parts of the world; south west Australia. But it started due to what I often term as a happy accident. An oxymoron for sure you might suggest, but he injured himself doing what he loved, surfing, which essentially took him out of the sport at any reasonable competitive level. This wasn't to stop him. He picked up a camera. He started to shoot and he's now considered one of the world's best surf photographers. More on Russell: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/episodes/sun-surf-sharks-russell-ord

We first heard from the photography YouTuber Nick Page last week and today he returns as I ask; "Do you choose your genre, or does it choose you? Do you even need to choose one? But for those who feel they need to, when do you know you've found it?" Also Nick talks about chasing storms in America. Contact the show: [email protected]

How are you? No, really, how are you? Today we continue our mini series on coping with these times as a photographer and I welcome to the show Scott Shillum, co founder of The Photography Movement, launched in 2017 with close friend Steve Wallington after they both lost close family and friends to suicide. It's a non profit org, which 'fosters a community spirit, where individuals of all ages can discuss mental wellbeing through the medium of photography.' Links on the showpage: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/photography-movement-scott-shillum

It's an odd concept granted, but Pulitzer prize winning photographer Cathal McNaughton has some thoughts about how his work in photography is adapting to meet new challenges our 'industry' faces. Cathal also shares his feelings about awards, working internationally and giving back, rather than taking when making pictures. Send your thoughts in: [email protected] Show page: www.photographydaily.show/cathal-mcnaughton-on-pd

Today, a preview of the documentary legacy recording, where landscape photographer Paul Sanders talks candidly about life photographing the news and being Picture Editor at one of the world's most respected newspapers and how it all came to a crashing halt. Changing pace entirely, Paul has become one of the country's most respected landscape specialists, with a calm, meditative approach. Full edition in the weekend Access All Areas members area: https://www.photographydaily.show/more

Today's Photowalk Edition is a story of a highwayman, the quaintly 'disturbing' morris dancing tradition, my fight with a Persian rug and a modern tragedy that is only spoken of, in hushed tones. We also look forward to the weekend's first Focus edition. You can see pictures of today's walk on the show page: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/hungerford-photowalk-the-tragedy Email the show: [email protected]

Nick Page and Thomas Heaton, American and British landscape photographers respectively, talk about the power of YouTube and why the platform is so important for photographers. Both have built an impressive following within a niche genre. Is YouTube something you should consider as something to invest your time in? And what does it take to be a successful YouTube photographer? See today's show notes: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/youtube-channel-episode

Today's chat with Blurb Books ambassador Dan Milnor presented ideas that inspired me personally in terms of self-publishing my work and my thoughts. Gone went the, "Oh who would even be interested," concerns I usually have, to be replaced by two words; "What if?" Also, why scarcity can be so powerful. The full length edition of this interview is out Saturday 1st Aug and visit today's episode page to tell me about your book ideas. www.photographydaily.show/more

A special edition releasing plans for the new membership extra feed and Saturday documentary episodes. Also today, Jack Lowe returns from the Lifeboat Station Project to reveal the tougher side of personal photography missions and Paul Sanders, on the wonderful meditative effect of making pictures in the wilds. To join the new member feed: www.photographydaily.show/more

Today the photographer's photographer, or documentarian's documenter, Bill Owens, whose work and seminal book Suburbia inspired many to discover a story could be found in the most ordinary of places, people and times. The first in a series of features of Bill, the farmer's son who went on to show pictures around the world of the American Dream. Send in your thoughts from the shows to [email protected]

This week, join me on a nostalgic walk, along overgrown bracken rich embankments, bridges that no longer have purpose and straight flat newly created cycleways that wind through English countryside where steam trains carrying passengers down to the English south coast once ran. Questions from the mailbag on discount, obtrusive photographers and American greats. It's the Friday Photowalk. Pictures from the walk: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/friday-photowalk-railroads-dr-death

Eclectic is a word you could use to describe today's show. Leonard Neumann returns with more photographers you should study, his take on street portraiture and why black and white. Also Neale finds himself in a field with corn snakes making portraits plus gets excited about returning to some form of photographic work. Reference: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/leonard-neumann-street-advice

I'm sure the answer to today's show title may well be yes, in times of travel again of course. Respected portrait photographer Saraya Cortaville asked herself this very question when she faced a creative crossroads. Today we start to investigate an opportunity more photographers are beginning to take; the opportunity to work as a volunteer overseas photographing the important work of NGOs, with charities such as WaterAid. Show links: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/saraya-cortaville-ngo-travel-photographer

Initially he started to make street portraits as a method to aid his recovery from depression, chronic stress and anxiety. Portrait per Day has now been featured by the BBC and UK Council for Psychotherapy. John Mannell has captured the imagination and support of many creatives who embrace photography for therapeutic and mindfulness reasons. Link to today's show

Jack Lowe from the Lifeboat Station Project shares why he works in such a unique way on a long tail project that will be eight years in the making. He also shares some secret ingredients of what he believes makes the ultimate successful photo project. Further pictures and show notes on www.photographydaily.show

A strange start to this morning's usually serene photowalk show concept. I'm by a road. A bypass. A busy, noisy, unrelenting bypass. Why? We're going to retrace some steps into the countryside and talk about a not so well documented English battle, the 3rd Battle of Newbury where tree protesters, tunnellers and a snail almost brought a planned £75M project to its knees. Pictures from todays walk on www.photographydaily.show

A running theme this week, where emails and conversations have led one listener and friend to question their self belief. Also today Amelia Troubridge, talks of a never ending battle with copyright, how photography has changed professionally, and how the outlet for strong photojournalism has shifted. Find the show notes at www.photographydaily.show Coming soon: FOCUS EDITIONS, Dan Milnor Blurb Evangelist and Jack Lowe from the Lifeboat Station Project.

The healing force photography brings. That's what today's show touches on with the help of photographer Tim Johnston for whom making pictures has been a literal lifeline during his struggles with stress. If you have similar experiences, I'd like to hear from you on the show. Write to: [email protected] Links and reference on www.photographydaily.show

Phil Mynott on prepping for your shoots properly and Dennis Lee waxes lyrical about his first film Nikon camera set up, plus memories of working the news in San Fransisco and New York. Send your questions and thoughts in: [email protected]

How is your photography business? More to the point, how are you, as a photographer? Today some personal thoughts from the photographic coal face and a special guest, the British photojournalist Amelia Troubridge on an incredible life so far behind the lens, a pride she puts down to survival. Send your emails: [email protected]

With a mailbag that you have kindly created thanks to your feedback and questions following this week's shows, I take you on a photowalk into the past, one thousand years BC, ascending a hill fort and finding a tomb belonging to an Egyptologist believed to have fallen victim to the curse of Tutankhamun. Forts, curses and a close call with attack helicopters in today's Photography Daily. Pictures from the walk will be available on today's show page at www.photographydaily.show

I worked yesterday. First day since lockdown. I celebrated being ordinary with three extraordinary people; my youngest son, an exceptional gentleman of street photography and a talented musician. Being ordinary is extraordinary. And I want to share my day with you. Write to the show: [email protected]

Today photographer Jack Lowe questions what he's doing feeding the Instagram and Facebook machines. Jack has been travelling the UK and Ireland on an eight year self funded project to photograph every lifeboat station. Social media helps bring patrons on board to support what has become his job. But two weeks ago and still with two to three years to go on the project, he stopped feeding to Instagram and Facebook. Today I ask; "Why?"

Today Donna Svennevik in New York, conversationally meanders a little over a coffee with me and looks back briefly at a career spanning three decades as one of quote America's most versatile photojournalists and portrait makers. Also some thoughts about the big three social platforms and another of your photography tips. Send your tips to: [email protected]

Today from New Mexico, Dan Milnor on knowing your value as a creative and the joy of using film stock. Dan also returns next week for a Focus Edition where we spend over an hour in his company really getting to the heart of what makes a news photographer, educator, storyteller, writer, printer and author. Also your photo tips. One today about relaxing portrait sitters. Send yours in to: [email protected]

Fridays are a chance for you and I to step out, take our cameras, and take a walk through the countryside. I'm taking also your emails from the week, your feedback about the shows and the guests and answer any questions. Join me along the Kennet Canal in the rain in leafy Berkshire England, for the first Friday Photowalk. You'll be able to see the pictures referenced in today's show too on the showpage: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/22-friday-photowalk-the-first

Today meet the photographers for whom risk assessment means more than a trip hazard, photographers making judgement calls that affect their lives and their families too. Also more on photographing protest and how the actions of the police and other authorities affect photojournalists. https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/risks-photographers-take

Jim Grover, from London keeps a keen ear to the ground when it comes to making photo stories about his community from which he then shows within self-initiated exhibitions, which he also has some advice about in today's episode. Also today an invite to send in your best photographic 'hacks,' the tricks of the trade you've found to make your photographic life easier. Today's show notes: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/jim-grover-leica-stories

Today on the show we hear from Ian MacDonald, a Vancouver based photographer who believes street photography saved his life from spiralling out of PTSD control as a paramedic. Also part two of our two parter featuring Nick Turpin on the relaunch of iN-PUBLiC, a home for some of the most exciting street photographers across the globe. Links to today's show: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/street-photography-macdonald-turpin

With protest as a theme understandably topping news agendas today, meet Adrian Arbib, who has made a career from photographing protests. It's 57 years almost to the day that a monk was photographed by an AP photographer immolating himself on a Saigon street surrounded by monks watching on in quiet meditative prayer. The photo is a universal symbol of rebellion and fight against injustice. We talk about the work of photographers making stories about protest. More at www.photographydaily.show

Today, the pictures that have changed you, shaped you, inspired and influenced that way you shoot as a photographer. For me that began in 1988, a story shared by renowned British photojournalist Tom Stoddart. To see the pictures talked about in today's show: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/

The confidence to ask a stranger for a portrait. It's a skill some photographers have. But what is their secret? How do they make that simplest of requests; "Can I make your portrait?" Photographer Gabrielle Motola shares her thoughts about asking people you don't know to pose up for a picture and this, despite admitting suffering from anxiety. See the show notes: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/portraits-strangers-gabrielle-motola

Today, a special show featuring some news about one of the most influential street collectives from the last two decades. We talk to Nick Turpin, founder of iN-PUBLiC two decades ago about the return of his inspirational and influential platform. It doesn't matter if you shoot street or not, you're probably closer to it than you think. See links: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/in-public-nick-turpin-streetphotography

Photography Daily asks, "Do you love what you shoot? Do you even like what you shoot?" It's a question many professionals wrestle with. Today meet animal rights photographer Jo-Anne McArthur on how she began making pictures about the subject she is passionate about and how that turned into a her life's photographic work. Links and further reference material are available on today's show notes through https://www.photographydaily.show

This week on Photography Daily we have an exciting announcement to share that will undoubtedly thrill street shooters. Today a response to Friday's episode on Adam Gray, arrested in NYC with a press card whilst photographing the protests, and former San Fransisco news man Dennis Lee talks about the stress and wonder of shooting and processing film for news. Write to the show: [email protected]

On today's show, British photojournalist Adam Gray, living and working in New York City recounts his story, another story of a photographer or reporter forcibly abused or arrested whilst doing their job during an emerging crisis upon a crisis. Are photographers the unexpected enemy of the state? Contact the show: [email protected]

Today on Photography Daily, do you choose what you shoot in terms of genre, or does your genre choose you? Is it even important as photographers to have a genre or shoot narrow topics of interest or speciality? Neale also finds himself in the wide open, photographing his first job post lockdown. And he doesn't feel comfortable. Send your thoughts and feedback: [email protected]

Todays's Photography Daily features this month's focus guest, Daniel Milnor and today's photo essay asks a question; should I print or post? Dan has been on a mission of digital detox and is convinced his photography is all the better for it. Email the show with your stories of photography: [email protected]

I find myself in photographic awe of anyone who can commit to a single brand as if they've found their image making lobster. But is it important what camera you shoot with? Is it about you? Or is it really a long standing relationship with that silvery black box? Write to the show: [email protected]

First editions are tricky aren't they? There's no flow yet, there's a relationship to build. In photography terms, it's like the first time you pick up a new camera; you know what the buttons do, but they're in slightly different places, and the strap doesn't feel comfortable quite yet. Welcome to the first snapshot edition of Photography Daily. Contact the show: [email protected]

Jason Florio's focus has been towards under-reported stories about people living on the margins of society and human rights. His work has been recognised with a number of awards, including The Magnum Photography Award 2017 for his raw pictorial stories on migration. Today's episode follows Jason Florio from New York to Africa. Jason's site: https://www.floriophoto.com/ Helen's site: https://www.helenjonesflorio.com/ Fishers of Men: http://www.fishersofmenfilm.com/

Small Town Inertia is a photographic social documentary long tail project dealing with loneliness, poverty, neglect and mental illness. The photographer Jim Mortram makes these pictures within a three mile radius of his home in the English market town of Dereham, Norfolk. Jim talks of how and why he makes these pictures and stories and how many of his subjects or contributors have become friends.

YouTube. That's where I turn for this episode. It's tentacular nature is fantastical, photography and film making being a subject matter that is popular on the platform. One of the UK's rising YouTubers in this genre is a talented photographer called Sean Tucker. I find out what makes his channel so different and how he has succeeded, retaining his integrity and making unique philosophical photographic film content.

Today's guest is a special breed of photojournalist. Though he'd be brisk to point out he's no hero; that those he photographs and the conditions he makes photographs in is what should draw you to his work, Australian photographer Cam Neville has been making news of late for the very real and stark pictures he presents of those in the front line fighting the continent's ferocious bush fires.

In today's FOCUS EDITION, meet Giles Penfound, former head of press photography for the British Army. Early in 2017 I made a film with Giles and during the cast you'll hear him make reference to the photographs that he shows within that film. If it weren't for his graphic description of the images, this episode may just have resided as that film, but the ability to transpose this to sound only is testament to how Giles describes his life as a photographer.

I first met the photographer Steve Shipman in 2013. He was attending a photography workshop I was hosting about still images and sound combined, ironically. I'd been shooting professionally less than a decade. He'd been photographing for considerably more time. He was the ninth name to book on and I made a note about him; 'Very proficient photographer, really nice chap too.' Meet Steve Shipman, one of the most generous photographers I have had the pleasure to know.

Tom Stoddart is my guest in this first Focus Edition for Photography Daily. Known and respected widely as one of the world's most respected photojournalists, his photographs of conflict and unrest, famine and pivotal historical moments such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the election of President Mandela, and the siege of Sarajevo undeniably shaped and still form public opinion. The documentary opens, and closes in fact, where it all began for him decades ago; a small fishing village in Northumberland, an unlikely and very peaceful part of the country to inspire such a rich photographic career when you consider the places my guest has travelled and the scenes he has witnessed before his lens. If photojournalism is a genre that inspires you, then this episode unravels some of the skills and attributes believed to be paramount to assume such an important legacy career in photographic story making.