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Welcome to photography insights, the show that interviews people from the photography world.  I’m your host Andrew Walmsley and today we have an intellectual and thought provoking photographer for you.  Dima Gavrysh started life in Ukraine and is now living and working in the USA (near Silicon Valley).  A man who has master degrees in cinematography from Kyiv and photography from Rhode Island (RiSD)! He’s a well travelled man who has worked as a freelance photojournalist for the Associated Press.  I first came across Dima’s work through lenscratch because of his work in Afghanistan. He tells us about important moments in his career like during 9/11 he was scanning in a news room and seeing what happened made him move to New York.  Dima ended up with an internship at the Washington Post as a prize for a Eddie Adams workshop.  After time he realised this had no meaning and saw the never ending war of Afghanistan in the news. That was the catalyst and volunteered to go over.  

Welcome to photography insights, the show that interviews people from the photography world.  I’m your host Andrew Walmsley and today we have an interesting artist from Santa Monica, USA for you.  Debe Arlook is today's lovely guest who is not also an fine art photographer, but writer, mentor and curator for Pasadena Photography arts too. Debe talks to us about her projects including "emptiness defined", "forseeable cache", "edge of an american dream", "semblance, "mirage" and "scene heard".  It was a big undertaking to get so much content so we've done our best to get this down to 60 minutes for you.  She is all about how life has handed her new turns and twists, from divorce to spirituality and being mindful.    Towards the end we even discuss why its important just to observe and how 1 hour looking at something can help you. So in this one we discuss: Instagram Live existential questions Spiritually minded abstractness presentation editing colour choice intention

Welcome to photography insights, the show that interviews people from the photography world.  I’m your host Andrew Walmsley and today we have an excellent film and polaroid photographer for you.  Steven Meyer Rassow is what is known as a digital artist, as his day job involves him designing book covers and artwork for people. During his free time he is an advocate of film and loves the square format, but not just film.  Steven shoots and loves Polaroid too, and has a variety of work to showcase and discuss. He is a lovely and open person, who freely discusses his work and passion. We actually met through one of my Kodak competitions over a year ago now and one of his photographs had a lasting effect on me. In this one we discuss: Judge Dredd Book covers Digital manipulation Polaroid frustrations Abstractness Simplicity Collages Film Steven is also put through our random questions so find out why he wants to punch Steven Seagal! Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smrphoto

Welcome to photography insights, the show that interviews people from the photography world.  I’m your host Andrew Walmsley and today we have an excellent street photographer for you. Ovidiu Selaru's work for those that don’t already know is simply stunning.  He has captured in mono and colour for different reasons. Using architecture, perspectives and shadows so well.  It’s no surprise he has been shortlisted for this years British photo awards.  You will see he has offered workshops in the past and still sells prints of his work too. Ovidiu talks to us about his preparation and approach. We cover some of his gear and minimalist approach. So in this one we discuss: importance of rest searching for light styles inspirations iso 10,000 playing with colours moods Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ovidiuselaru_/ Website - https://www.selaruovidiu.com/ Friends For all your c41 developing needs - https://filmdev.co.uk/ Large format cameras, medium format & accessorie

As you know I've come across a lot of artists through the website Lenscratch.com and do urge you all to check it out.  Recently Karen Constine recommended I talk with the founder of the resource - Aline Smithson, so that's what I did.  After reaching Aline, was only to happy to chat. Another lovely person who is all about giving, sharing information and providing a free resource for everyone. It's a hell of an effort to write regular and find time for your work too (i know this).  But after 14 years, Aline is still going strong and now has a team of writers alongside her.  What is unusual about this site is everything here is free and it was done this way on purpose and all the staff are volunteers too.  Very commendable they provide this for others. Aline is a not only a talented photographer but her roots are in painting, so you will see some of this in her photography.  What I really liked was the different projects she has worked on and some of these are just so much fun. &

For episode 130 I'm talking to a guy I have followed for a while in the film community and long admired.  Originally noticed his analogue work and then started hearing him help out the team at Sunny 16 podcast.  One of the core reasons I became to admire the work was the openness about sharing details and any techniques but also his fun attitude.  Eric is full of laughter and smiles, throughout his interviews, whether a guest or host - its just his friendly personality. It's been great talking to someone with passion for film and most formats too (so even 4x5).  We talk about his adventures travelling around and expired film and his many camera choices.  Eric talks about his start with podcasting too and he's put a great show together with Vania, thats very different.  It has segments of news, reviews, education on photographers, listener messages and even dev parties!  Honestly the relationship they have is great and I'm thoroughly enjoying listening. So in this one: po

Welcome to episode 129 of photography insights, i'm your host Andrew Walmsley and today we have another artist for you.  I came across Rita Maas through the lovely Elizabeth Stone.  She's another lovely lady living and working in New York.  What caught my eye with Rita's work is that its completely different to any other photographer I have seen. Her latest body of work fuses the world of digital and print technology with photography.  This one is about re-using printer inks, stamps and making patterns and objects from these using a digital workflow.  We will talk about this ink project, her tidal one, 20th century plastics and rub-o-grams!  There will be a few examples of the work we discuss on my blog, so do check them out for further information. Rita has many years experience in the field (shot food for agencies) and has worked across film, Polaroid, large format and many other types of processes too.  Looking through Rita's website you can see such a wide range of proj

For episode 128 of photography insights we bring you another amazing artist, someone who has become a friend. Jonah Calinawan made me feel very special like I am actually creating something useful for people.  He was an accountant for 25 years,decided to go to art school, become a cyanotype artist and now moving towards the world of acamedia through his PHD. Jonah uses his teachings to influence and learn about life and has a fondness for the thoughts of Jung. Jonah’s work has multiple layers from the design to the implementation and presentation.  It’s a really interesting approach and the images are very thought provoking.  It’s like he’s always been meant to move in photography and learn about himself through his studies. So in this one we are going to discuss: focus on verbs enjoy creating repetition is the answer writing artist statements subtext of images reactions to life blogging dream analysis meaning of shapes Quote During the course of the show there were 2 quotes

Welcome to episode 127 of photograph insights. This week we have a guest from Los Angeles, who received her B.A. from the University of California.  Karen Constine is a friendly photography who describes herself as someone who practise examines aspects of cultural traditions and spaces that are in transition. We found Karen through the website lenscratch.com which is a wonderful resource for those looking for inspiration (thanks to Linda Alterwitz)! After looking through Karen's work with infrared I just had to get in touch with her.  She has created this view of Los Angeles that makes it look like another world. It's Karen's response to COVID and about documenting the change.  What was important as Karen says was seeing nature take itself back and infrared is a great way of showing this. Karen loves to work with people and has documented a community of people that love Harajuku Japanese fashion. Listen as Karen describes this colourful style of dressing that is around the globe.  She ha

Welcome to the results show!  Finally we've got through all 76 entries and sat down with the judges to discuss the photographs.  It was really nice to see lots of entries using Kodak TMax too - there were 26 of them so easily the most widely used.  So without further ado let's get on with the podcast and announce the competition winners. 1st prize - Marilena Vlachopoulou (aka @Darkroom.Memoir) The image was shot on Kodak Tri-x and developed at home. The subject was all about black lives matter and there has been no truer time to discuss this then during COVID.  The movement because centre spread across the global media. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBL2KmLlmQ-/ As a reminder Marilena wins the following: 10 x rolls of Kodak TMax P3200 B&W 35mm film 3 x films developed & scanned (high res) by Zone Imaging Lab 1 x “All in a days work” by David Collyer (hand signed) 3 x zines, 2 x post card size prints + sticker from Static Age 5 x post card prints by Michael Behlen (aka Analog Forev

Welcome back everybody, we are now on episode 125 so really happy to bringing you another amazing guest for this weeks show.  Eric Kunsman is an educator (Rochester Institute), artist and damn nice guy who was recommended by Elizabeth Stone.    I'm so so pleased recently with the list of fascinating and kind people that have been recommended recently.  Eric is from the Rochester area of New York  and although was famous for Kodak in the past, it's not the same picture anymore.  Rochester has some other history for us too, as we have already interviewed the one and only Clay McBride from the university and a former student - Nick Brandreth! Anyway Eric started his own Booksmart studio back in 2005 and made colour printing profiles for a number of well known international companies.  His studio allows him to not allow process film, but he has a fully functional darkroom, Aladdin's arcade of Kodak memobirilia and you can even try gum, carbon or platinum printing!  Er

Welcome to episode 124 of photography insights.  This show i'm featuring another artist called Elizabeth Stone who has been recommended by both Jeanine Michna-Bales and Linda Alterwitz!  It's been really great recently to feature such different artists, who all have mutual respect for each others work.  Giving up their time to spend time with myself has been brilliant. Elizabeth has been in to photography for decades too, so understands darkrooms, film and light.  She's an interesting character who has been through those hard elements of life.  Seeing loved ones leave this world is never easy and Elizabeth has managed to capture this time through her photography art.  You will listen to us talk about 2 different projects, one about her mother and her father too.  I would urge you to look at the photos on my website for clarity of what we are discussing.  I know from conversations its sometimes hard to understand through audio only, but trust me its a beautiful memory s

Welcome back, this one is episode 123 and another lovely artist.  After speaking with Jeanine in episode 120 she was kind enough to recommend I look at Linda Alterwitz's work.  After looking over her work contacting it was clear she had a way with her art.  Linda describes herself as "working within the intersection of art, technology and science".   When you see her work you will see why too. Linda talks about where the ideas for the projects come from - like watching a tv show or out with her husband.  She started life with a Master in Fine Art & Painting, but was already doing oil painting with her mother at about 5 years old.  Life has not always been easy though and talks about having a brain tuma in her 30’s.  How this actually influenced her use of medical technology for her work too.  This medical project started with using dog x-rays + layering with landscapes.  She then moved to human ones and collaborated with hospitals too. Linda is very inter

For episode 122 I would like to introduce you to a new face in the modelling word.  Sadie Minton started modelling in March 2020 - yes what a time to start eh!  So after one shoot we were in lock down and this changed her future.  Sadie started arranging these remote shoots as luckily she has the equipment us photographers need.  This was because she had been around cameras through her life due to father. So Sadie tells us about the creative and physical element of remote shooting, from equipment to sets and lighting. Learning from her job in the world of dance, Sadie was well versed at standing in front of people.  This is why she believes it provided her with an advantage over those started in modelling first.  Considering its only been a year she's done some very interesting shots, that could easily work on magazine covers and adverts.  Seems like a lot of photographers have benefited from her imaginative ways to use light and sets well! Sadie has done so well from this

George Logan is a concept advertising photographer from the UK and has been shooting over 30 years.  Recently he’s put together a book about lions with the Born Free Foundation who work around the globe.  They help and can provide sanctuaries so animals can live as normal a life as possible – but it will never compare to the wild. George’s passion stems from his love of lions at a young age and frequently visits Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania,Botswana, South Africa and Namibia.  Lions are definitely interesting animals, you all remember seeing them visiting zoos.  But to people like George its something they dislike and he’s doing his best to keep them in the wild through his charity work.  But time is short and they are rapidly becoming extinct because of humans.  He talks to us about the life of a lion, the Maasai warriors, poachers and conservation too. When you look at George’s work you see a well executed plan and vision.  One of the funny one’s is the Costa Rica sho

Welcome to today's podcast and boy do I have a special artist for you.  I came across Jeanine Michna-Bales through her work with the Yellow Rose project and was recommended by Frances and Meg.  Jeanine calls herself a fine artist who uses the medium of photography to explore relationships to society, land and us.  I think spending a few hours with her you can totally see this.  Have I ever met a person who has put so much in to her projects, quite simply no.  The reason I state this is Jeanine normally works on long term projects, including spending 14 years on through  darkness to light. Jeanine has a great soul, she's all about humanity, looking back at history and ensuring other generations know what happened.  Although we focus most of the discussion on her "darkness to light" project we do find time for others too.  However, the reason I wanted to talk to Jeanine was all about slavery and learning more about it.  The story she portrays is all about the people

After having such a lovely time talk with Nick a few weeks ago, I wanted to follow up on his recommendation.  He suggested speaking with Kevin Percival as he works at the London Science museum but also runs personal projects and shoots film!  So obviously I had to chat with him and here we are. Kevin is another down to earth humble person and talks openly about his career at the museums the others in the group (National Media museum at Bradford, Locomotion in Shildon, the National Rail in York and Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester,  As part of his role he's involved in taking pictures of the items within the museum and sometimes in the others too.  They involve complex set ups due to the size of some of the objects - for instance the Apollo 10 capsule. He has also worked on some interesting personal projects about the gaming industry, but the one we focus on is about a remote island in Scotland.  We talk about this adventure and living in a remote part of the country. S

Welcome to another special edition of Photography insights.  We go back to our theme of how artists and photographers have influenced some of you.  For me there is no better time to discuss this, it's a fresh year, we all need distraction so let's listen to someone else.  By listening to other people you find new artists to look at and see how it inspired people. This is the first time I had thought about mentioning someone myself, mainly because who wants to listen to me?  With not as much experience as most or photography education I wasn't sure about recommending anyone.  But there has been one person for some time that is influencing me on this photographic journey.  i don't mean just copying people either or just images, i mean a real thought pattern.  I've been lucky in life to be surrounded by a few amazing people and Quinn Jacobson just had this awe and effect on me.  Anyway I will stop babbling and move on to my guests. So as you all know Pete from Static Age

Nick St Oegger is a documentary photographer whose been on assignments in different locations around the world.  He is one of the freelancers who work with Rob Pinney over at Point 51 magazine.  Nick talks to us about his trips in post-communist states and documenting the Balkan region.  He is not the sort of person to just fly in and take photos, instead, he takes the long approach and lives in the country and even learns their languages too. Nick is one of those guys who just wanted to go see and feel life for himself.  After visiting the likes of Montenegro and Croatia he decided one day he needed to visit Albania.  Despite advice and friends saying there is nothing there, he caught a bus and 8 years later he’s still there. We go through a little about what’s going on but also future projects and his vision. In this one we discuss: talking with strangers languages handwritten notebooks image sharpness gear covid hydropower dams displacements of people lack of intere

Well everyone it's the end of 2020 thank god!  I wanted to say something about this year so put together this summary of 2020. In this one we discuss: blogging for Silvergrain My articles darkroom experiments Prints for models covid & group shoots architecture & desolation zine planning competitions collaborative projects celebrating 100th show diversity of guests beer! Hoxton mini press Static Age zines Point 51 Analogue forever & silver grain magazines Presents Friends of the show BUT FOR NOW HAPPY 2021, LET'S BEAT COVID AND HAVE A HUG. Mentioned Hoxton Mini press - https://www.hoxtonminipress.com/ Analog forever - https://www.analogforevermagazine.com/ Silvergrain magazine - https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/magazine/ Washi project - https://phlogger.co.uk/retro-72-sponsored-by-washi-films/ My articles Silvergrain + my children -  https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2020/11/coping-with-children-covid-an-analogue-approach/ Mobile photogra