Atkins Labcast

We’re back at it again, totally not recorded at the same time as the episode 36!
Frank is again showing us the way. Meanwhile we discuss product cycles, new design templates, some staff updates, some frustrations.
Enjoy!

Refocus Retreat
https://refocusretreat.com.au

Ha ha! Finally we get our little podcast rolling again. We’ve tweaked the format to separate our chats with the interviews. This will give listeners some more choice and enable more episodes to hit the airwaves.

Be patient with us as we’re both nervous in this fresh episode, and we are trying a new, more informal recording format, this time out walking the company CEO, Frank the dog.
Enjoy!

Refocus Retreat
https://refocusretreat.com.au

The Adelaide Fringe Festival was in town and Paul sat down with Sydney based festival and event photographer Robert McGrath. Robert has been covering Fringe Festivals as both a photographerr for many years and has added writing to broaden his offerings. Robert’s approach is unique as he strives to get behind the canned PR that is typical in theatre, and delve deeper into the performances. This is a pivotal time for festivals and events, and Robert sees it burgeoning with opportunity.

Robert’s Website: 
https://itsoutnow.co
On Vimeo: 
https://vimeo.com/itsoutnow
Robert’s page on his Photomotions: 
https://itsoutnow.co/blog/showreels-as-photomotion
Refocus Retreat
https://refocusretreat.com.au
Absolutely Fabulous
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105929/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
EMANATIONS The Art of the Cameraless Photograph
https://govettbrewster.com/shop/books/emanations-the-art-of-the-cameraless-photograph
Anna Atkins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Atkins
Ian North
http://gagprojects.com/index.php/artists/ian-north/
Gee Greenslade
https://www.geegreenslade.com

In a first for the podcast, Paul interviews the six members of PRISM, a group exhibition formed as part of a biennial class the Centre for Creative Photography runs. Lead by Gavin Blake, it is a heroic undertaking to bring a group of students through the process of staging a truly cohesive show.

The members of PRISM are John King, Paul Watson, Alifiya Haidermota, Thomas Gloyn, Jiri Bruderhans and Geoff Borg.

Paul and Kate also discuss Non Fungible Tokens (NFT), just for fun.

The PRISM website:
https://prismexhibition.com/home-1
Bookings for the launch event:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/prism-exhibition-opening-registration-141922176049
Print sales:
 https://prism-exhibition.myshopify.com/
The Centre for Creative Photography (the CCP):
 https://www.ccp.sa.edu.au
Gavin Blake interviewed on our podcast: 
https://atkins.com.au/atkins-labcast/atkins-labcast-podcast-episode-22-gavin-blake
Nathan Kaso: 
https://www.nathankaso.com
NFT’s, Non Fungible Tokens: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token
Beeple: 
https://www.beeple-crap.com
Microsoft men dancing: 
https://youtu.be/lAkuJXGldrM

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.

Martine Perret’s website:
https://martineperret.photoshelter.com/index
Martine’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/martineperret/
Martine’s archive of available images
https://martineperret.photoshelter.com/archive
Adelaide Fringe Festival:
https://adelaidefringe.com.au
Chris Herzfeld and Erin Fowler Dance
https://www.themilladelaide.com/events/2020/10/27/exhibition-chrisherzfeld
https://www.erinfowlerprojects.com/blank
https://camlight.com.au/street-dance
Adelaide Festival:
https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au
Giles Bettison Glass Artist
https://www.adriansassoon.com/artists/giles-bettison/

In a long awaited sit down with one of Atkins’ web gallery partners, Paul catches up with Derek Clapham, Engineering Czar and Co-founder of Fotomerchant. Derek is a programmer who has some unique talents and has built one of the world’s best online sales tools for photographers. 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.

Derek’s Fotomerchant website:
https://www.fotomerchant.com
Derek on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekclapham/detail/recent-activity/
SPAC School photographers’ Conference:
https://www.spac-usa.org

The SA Maritime Museum exhibtion Pamela and the Duchess:
https://maritime.history.sa.gov.au/events/pamela-and-the-duchess-life-on-the-last-windjammers/
Christ Hertzfeld’s exhibtions for 2021:
https://camlight.com.au/erin-fowler
Ballarat International Foto Bienale:
https://ballaratfoto.org
SALA:
https://www.salafestival.com
Shimmer Festival:
https://atkins.com.au/blog/2020/9/10/shimmer-festival-2020

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.

Leanne’s website:
http://leannemcphee.com
Leanne on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chrysotyper/?hl=en
Leanne’s book “Chrysotype” on Booktopia:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/chrysotype-leanne-mcphee/book/9781138344990.html
Leanne, Senior Social Innovator on TACSI:
https://www.tacsi.org.au/our-people/leanne-mcphee/
Leanne on Alternative Photography website:
http://www.alternativephotography.com/gallery/artists-a-z-by-first-name/leanne-mcphee/
Hidden Places Hidden Lives Exhibition
http://leannemcphee.com/hidden-places-hidden-lives
Mike Ware - Prints of Gold: the Chrysotype Process Re-invented
https://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/Prints_of_Gold.html
Gold Street Studios
https://www.goldstreetstudios.com.au

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/

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 
At the National Portrait Gallery:
https://www.portrait.gov.au/people/tony-kearney-1958 
At Shimmer:
https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Contributing-artists/Tony-Kearney-bio 
Syria Lost:
http://www.syrialost.net/tony-kearney.html 
Rust, Salt Tar, Smoke, Grit, Grain, Bridge and Vessel, Tony’s art collective:
http://www.rustsalttar.com 
The Laneway Festival:
https://lanewayfestival.com/adelaide/ 
Tarnanthi Festival:
https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/whats-on/tarnanthi/ 
RCC Fringe:
https://thercc.com.au