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KEVIN MULLINS IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN CARROLL.
MALMESBURY, ENGLAND. DECEMBER 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 5 February, 2016)

Kevin Mullins is an acclaimed Documentary Wedding Photographer who hails from Newport in South Wales.

His interest in people is clear from his candid and photojournalistic style and he was the first UK wedding photographer to be made an official FujiFilm X Photographer for his work created with their mirrorless camera system.

We discuss Kevin's passion for Street photography and how he uses the new, smaller mirrorless cameras to hone his own skills and approach to capturing great Wedding photographs.

View more of Kevin's work on his website www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
His work on Kage Collective via www.kagecollective.com
Follow him on Twitter @kevin_mullins
Gallery images © Kevin Mullins. Used with permission of the photographer.

Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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KEVIN MULLINS IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN CARROLL.
MALMESBURY, ENGLAND. DECEMBER 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 1 February, 2016)

Kevin Mullins is an acclaimed Documentary Wedding Photographer who hails from Newport in South Wales.

His interest in people is clear from his candid and photojournalistic style and he was the first UK wedding photographer to be made an official FujiFilm X Photographer for his work created with their mirrorless camera system. We discuss Kevin's business approach to the highly competitive genre of wedding photography and the importance he places on effective marketing to target clients who love his style and approach to capturing their big day.

View more of Kevin's work on his website www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
His work on Kage Collective via www.kagecollective.com
Follow him on Twitter @kevin_mullins
Gallery images © Kevin Mullins. Used with permission of the photographer.

Podcast images © Brian Carroll

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.

Audio and images Copyright © 2015 Ffoton.
No reuse without prior written permission.

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DAVID HURN IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
TINTERN, MONMOUTHSHIRE, DECEMBER 2015
(released on the Ffoton Podcast 8 January 2016)

David Hurn is still working, photographing and publishing at the age of 81 years and is regarded as one of Britain's most important reportage photographers.

A self-taught photographer who began his career in 1955 as an assistant at the Reflex Agency, he gained his reputation with his reportage of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. David became an associate member of Magnum Photo in 1965 and a full member in 1967. Here in Wales, he set up the famous School of Documentary Photography in Newport in 1973 where he remained for 17 years. We met with David following the publication of a new book 'The 1960s: Photographed by David Hurn' published by Reel Art Press which demonstrates the breadth and strength of iconic images that defined the period.

This second and final part of our in-depth conversation covers David's joining Magnum Photo; establishing the original Documentary Photography course in Newport; and his frank views on photography in Wales and how it's currently represented.

Gallery images © David Hurn / Magnum Photos. Used with permission.
Podcast images of David Hurn © Brian Carroll

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.

Audio and images Copyright © 2015 Ffoton.
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DAVID HURN IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
TINTERN, MONMOUTHSHIRE, DECEMBER 2015
(released on the Ffoton Podcast 1 January 2016)

David Hurn is still working, photographing and publishing at the age of 81 years and is regarded as one of Britain's most important reportage photographers.

A self-taught photographer who began his career in 1955 as an assistant at the Reflex Agency, he gained his reputation with his reportage of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. David became an associate member of Magnum Photo in 1965 and a full member in 1967. Here in Wales, he set up the famous School of Documentary Photography in Newport in 1973 where he remained for 17 years. We met with David following the publication of a new book 'The 1960s: Photographed by David Hurn' published by Reel Art Press which demonstrates the breadth and strength of iconic images that defined the period.

This first part of our two-part in-depth conversation covers David's route into photography, individual style and 'Authorship', being a professional photographer, projects he has covered - including the Aberfan tragedy in the South Wales valleys.

Gallery images © David Hurn / Magnum Photos. Used with permission.
Podcast images of David Hurn © Brian Carroll

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.


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SEIMON PUGH-JONES IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
LAUGHARNE, CARMARTHENSHIRE, APRIL 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 1 December, 2015)

Based in the sleepy town of Laugharne in South West Wales, Seimon Pugh-Jones' passions for photography, Militaria and History have combined at various points in his career. He has worked for the Ministry of Defence in the UK, stills photographer on documentaries for The History Channel, advised behind the camera on Steven Spielberg's blockbuster 'Saving Private Ryan' and even advised and appeared on camera (wielding a camera) in Spielberg's and Tom Hanks' acclaimed American war TV miniseries 'Band of Brothers'.

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.

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REBECCA THOMAS IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, SEPTEMBER 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 25 October 2015)

2015 has proven to be a whirlwind of activity and experience for up and coming photographer Rebecca Thomas. Although she's still studying for her photography Degree, Rebecca 'Sunflower Photography' keeps herself immersed in a wide variety of her own photography projects: portraits, shooting bands for Virgin and, more recently, spotted and mentored by renowned 70's Music photographer and Welshman Chalkie Davies.

Ffoton chats with Rebecca on her photography journey so far on a sunny Autumn day by Cardiff's Roath Park Lake. Excuse the ducks and geese! We're also delighted to help showcase promising new Welsh talent like Rebecca as the fourth and final guest photographer in our month-long exhibition at The Littleman Coffee Co. in Cardiff during October 2015.

You can listen to our earlier Chalkie Davies conversation on this podcast and our YouTube channel

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.

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ELERI GRIFFITHS & DAVID PADDY IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
LLANRWST, NORTH WALES, APRIL 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 2 October 2015)

Tilt & Shift Photography is a photography collaboration between Eleri Griffiths and David Paddy who run their small gallery, workshop and darkroom in the lovely small town of Llanrwst in North Wales. Spending the majority of her time as a busy commercial freelance photographer, Eleri maintains a varied list of clients in Publishing, Corporate and Television but still looks out for opportunities to practice Documentary photography in her private work.

With previous careers in both Aerospace and University Education, Dave (he prefers being called Paddy) now focuses on Tilt & Shift Gallery and practising his love of Fine Art Photography.

You can view more of Eleri's work on her own website www.elerigriffithsphotography.co.uk and follow her on Twitter @EleriGriffiths

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JACK LATHAM IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN CARROLL.
CARDIFF, SEPTEMBER 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 11 September 2015)

Born and raised in Wales, Jack Latham studied Documentary photography at Newport before graduating in 2012 and moving to Brighton where he's now based as a freelance photographer. As a member of Welsh photography collective, 'A Fine Beginning', Jack's documentary photography projects have been published in both print and online, and he has just completed his first self-published book 'A Pink Flamingo' based on a long-term American project, also featuring in an exhibition as part of the 2015 'Looking for America' Diffusion Festival in Cardiff.

We spoke to Jack about his approach to photography, his various projects, self-publishing and photography in Wales.

Visit his website www.jacklatham.com
Follow Jack on Instagram @JackLatham

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CHRIS TANCOCK IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
PEMBROKESHIRE, JUNE 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 4 September, 2015)
Part 2 of 2

"I'm a black and white photographer", says Chris Tancock.

Based near the beautiful small City of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Chris currently works within a five mile radius of his small family cottage which also hosts a gallery with a selection of his work. Popular with collectors and respected by Landscape photographers, the scenes he captures are near-timeless and far more nuanced with the inclusion of workers of the land and details of flora and fauna. Chris earns his living from his photography: limited edition prints and hand-crafted collectors Folios of his work are available via his website.

His intense passion and commitment to his projects is evident from this Ffoton Wales recorded conversation - so much so that we lost track of time and immersed ourselves in a fascinating discussion requiring two parts! We challenge anyone listening to both parts to not reflect on their own approach to their photography projects and series' of images. We can also recommend an earlier interview with Chris from 2011 by Rob Hudson on the On Landscape website.

Visit his website www.christancock.co.uk
Follow Chris on Twitter @tancockchris

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CHRIS TANCOCK IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
PEMBROKESHIRE, JUNE 2015
(released on the Ffoton podcast 29 August, 2015)
Part 1 of 2

"I'm a black and white photographer", says Chris Tancock.

Based near the beautiful small City of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Chris currently works within a five mile radius of his small family cottage which also hosts a gallery with a selection of his work. Popular with collectors and respected by Landscape photographers, the scenes he captures are near-timeless and far more nuanced with the inclusion of workers of the land and details of flora and fauna. Chris earns his living from his photography: limited edition prints and hand-crafted collectors Folios of his work are available via his website.

His intense passion and commitment to his projects is evident from this Ffoton Wales recorded conversation - so much so that we lost track of time and immersed ourselves in a fascinating discussion requiring two parts! We challenge anyone listening to both parts to not reflect on their own approach to their photography projects and series' of images. We can also recommend an earlier interview with Chris from 2011 by Rob Hudson on the On Landscape website.

Visit his website www.christancock.co.uk
Follow Chris on Twitter @tancockchris

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team.

Audio and images Copyright © 2015 - 2025 Ffoton.
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Giving a voice to talented photographers across Wales since 2015.

Follow us on BlueSky and Instagram @ffotonwales

Made in Wales