Atkins Labcast

In a Skype call with Martine Perret, the conversation follows Matrine’s career and then swings from humanitarianism to photojournalism to fine art and back. Martine and her camera have worked for the United Nations for over 10 years after working for a major Australian newspaper, she is now using her art to document indigenous culture and languages. With such a strong diversity of work and a strong desire to tell others’ stories, there is much discussed.

Derek is a force of nature with a fascinating perspective. Paul and Derek talk about online sales, inperson sales, web development and the state of the industry.

Leanne McPhee is Paul’s guest for this episode. Leanne is a photographer who predominantly works in the field of alternative processes. She has recently written and had published a book on the Chrysotype process.

This week Paul catches up with long time friend Terry Hann, one of the more innovative photographers who both works full-time running a successful photographic business and puts a great deal of his personal time into chasing more artistic photographic pursuits. Terry has some great methods to hop yourself out a photographic rut and continue growing.

Terry's business website:

https://atkinsphotography.com.au

Terry's personal instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/terry.hann/?hl=en

Terry on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/terry.downunder

Hilary Hann's website:

http://hilaryhann.com.au

Step Hann equestrian:

https://www.facebook.com/InTheSaddlewithStephHann/

Pat Quigley, Terry's original mentor featured on a council website:

https://www.playford.sa.gov.au/explore/playford-news/a-tribute-to-elizabeths-favourite-photographer

Umberto Verdoliva street photographer:

https://www.umbertoverdoliva.it

Adam Marelli:

https://amworkshops.com

http://www.adammarelli.com

Micro Adventures:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microadventure

This week Paul speaks with AIPP Victoria President Emily Black. Emily is a people photographer who began as a darkroom technician in photography department of News Limited press. Emily’s recent success in getting the Covid19 mask ban tweaked has given a livelihood back to many Victorian photographers, and perhaps set a precedent for all Australian photographers.

Emily Black’s website:

https://www.emilyblackphotography.com

Emily’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/emilyblackphotography/

AIPP:

https://www.aipp.com.au

Photographers mask mandate change:

https://www.insideimaging.com.au/2020/aipp-calls-for-victorian-face-mask-exemption/

Tony Kearney

Following the Shimmer theme, Paul speaks with Tony Kearney, featured artist at the 2020 Shimmer Festival. Tony is best known for his grand black and white portraits. Working in a rapid minimalist style, the photographs are a sympathetic representation of the humanity in front of his camera. Paul and Tony discuss Tony’s ‘amateur’ status, the importance of community and how his rapid technique works.

Tony’s website:

http://www.atomicartcompany.com

Kelly Tunney

This week Paul speaks with one of Australia’s most awarded wedding photographers, Kelly Tunney. Kelly has been on the forefront of the change to a more connected, human approach to photographing weddings. Her relationship with her subjects is paramount, and the resulting work is stellar. Kelly has been on a roller coaster these last two years, Paul and Kelly discuss the ride and what it takes to reinvigorate yourself.

Kelly’s website:

https://www.kellytunney.com.au

Kelly’s instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kellytunney/

Kelly’s All Grown Up Weddings:

https://www.allgrownupweddings.com.au

The AIPP:

https://www.aipp.com.au

WPPI:

https://www.wppiawards.com

The Clarity Project on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/_clarityproject_/

James Simmonds:

https://jamessimmonsphotography.com.au

Dan O’Day:

https://www.danodayphotography.com.au

David Hume

In an other fabulous face to face chat, Paul speaks with David Hume, a visual artist showing at the 2020 Shimmer Festival. David works in paint and photography working with a strong sense of place. David has a unique perspective on art, and is tireless in chasing his objective.David on the web:http://www.davidhume.net/category/photography/ David on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/davidhumeart/ David at Shimmer:https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Events/On-the-Beach Ruth Tuck Art School:https://www.ruthtuckartschool.com Alice Blanch:https://www.aliceblanch.com Colin Rivers Banal Mariehttps://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Events/Banal-Marie-exhibition-opening

Paul speaks with visual artist Gee Greenslade on perfection and failure and the cycle of self discovery we find ourselves in.

Gee’s website:

https://www.geegreenslade.com

Gee at the Shimmer Festival:

https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Contributing-artists/Gee-Greenslade

David Williams

Reaching across the Pacific Ocean and half the continent of North America to Toronto, Paul Skypes with portrait photographer David Williams. With heroes such as Richard Avedon to discuss, the conversation wanders through Observation techniques, cultural interpretation, judging photographs and great art.