Orms Air: The Orms Podcast

In this, the last episode of season one of Orms Air, we hear from a select few of the experts kind enough to join us in conversation as they share with us their thoughts on what it means to be a photographer.

Those of you who have listened through season one will be familiar with this question posed in episode two where Deon Joubert and Rachel Reeves uncovered the meaning behind the label of photographer and shed some much-opinionated light on the subject.

In this episode we hear from:
Scanographer Mishal Weston who joined us on episode three of Orms Air
Photojournalist Dale Yudelman who joined us on episodes four and five of Orms Air
Filmmaker Katya Adebian who joined us on episode six and seven of Orms Air
Visual Artist Justice Mukheli who joined us on episode ten of Orms Air
Documentary Photographer Justin Coomber who joined us on episode seventeen of Orms Air
Conscious Content Creator Chelsea or Epitome of Adventure who joined us on episode twenty-four of Orms Air
Lifestyle Photographer Paige Wood who joined us on episode eighteen of Orms Air

We love to hear your feedback on Season One of Orms Air and what you're looking forward to hearing or changing as we go into season two in February 2020. Be sure to make your voice heard by emailing [email protected] with all of your wants, needs and feedback. We'd love to hear from you!

Chelsea of Epitome of Adventure joins us on Orms Air where she speaks to the importance of building strong foundations and give us an inside look at the fine balance between creating and living while being present and appreciating the beauty of your reality.

As a conscious content creator Chelsea is no stranger to challenging herself in pushing her own boundaries, nothing shows this more than the admirable challenge she set herself on her recent trip to Iceland. Be sure to read all about her expedition as well as her ban on single use plastic on her blog here.

Chelsea takes a moment to give a special shout out to friend and artist Nathan Lunda whose work can be found via Instagram here.

Be sure to find and follow Epitome of Adventure on Instagram here.
For more information on Chelsea and to see more  of what Epitome of Adventure gets up to on her adventures be sure to have a look at her website here.

Thread sketcher and fine craftist Danielle Clough joins us in studio this week for a no-holds-barred look into exactly what it takes to discover and follow your creative dreams, the endless uses of pompons en mass and the safety found in the separation between assuming the title of crafter over artist.

We're sure you'll instantly recognise Danielle's work by her bold use of colour and technique, but should you not be sure to check out her Instagram or website for a full look at just how incredible thread sketching can be.

For an up close and personal experience with Danielle's work be sure not to miss her upcoming exhibition Highly Strung at Loop Editions in Cape Town on 28 November 2019. Be sure to follow 99 Loop Gallery for more information and updates closer to exhibition opening.

You can find and follow Danielle on the following platforms and spaces:
Danielle's Website here
Fiance Knowles as she's known on Instagram
Tumblr (cause she's really just that cool) here

Be sure to shop her original artwork and a selection of prints available here.

Dog Meets Girl creator Shannon Sweetman joins us on Orms Air this week and talks all things pets, the support she has found in her online community and the mental switch to viewing yourself as a brand.

Shannon mentions photographer Theron Humphrey whose adventures along with coonhound Maddie can be found on instagram here.

Dog Meets Girl's Orms Cape Town School of Photography Weekend Workshop is happening from 26 - 27 October 2019. You can have a look at what Shannon will be covering and allow you to book your spot here.

Have a first hand look at what we record Orms Air in this great video podcast producer Jess Semple created for OrmsTV.

You can find out more about Dog Meets Girl’s seasonal share boxes for you and your pup on her website here.

Visual Artist and Musician Amy Ayanda joins us in the Orms Air studio this week where she generously allows us a look into her artistic beginnings, extends some solid advice for those looking to leap into profiting from their art and the importance of showing up for yourself.

As a multi-creative artist, Amy paints and creates multimedia artworks, creates music with her band and imagines and creates a clothing line under the name Lili & Frank. You can find out more about Amy's work and find her purchasable pieces on her website here.

When asked about what music she's listening to recently Amy mentions the following musicians and bands; St. Vincent, Angel Olsen, Billie Eilish, Fiona Apple, Feist and HAIM.

Paintings for Ants creator Lorraine Loots joins us in conversation on this episode of Orms Air where we talk artworks on a miniature scale, accidentally becoming an artist and the importance of supportive social communities.

EDIT: Lorraine’s latest book 100 Paintings For Ants is being released on 10 October 2019 not 10 November 2019 as Lorraine mentions in this episode.

You can find 100 Paintings For Ants and Lorraine’s collection of books, prints and original art works on her website here.

In this episode Lorraine mentions the following places from which she replenishes her creative well:

• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, a book which guides creatives through artistic creative recovery. 
• Artist Mab Graves who can be found here on Instagram.

Find Lorraine's work on her website here or on her Instagram channel here.

'You are the greatest miracle of nature living in a prosperous and abundant universe.'

This week in studio we were treated to the uplifting presence of visual artist Ana Kuni, who shared with us her warrior woman and the transformation she brings about.

We speak about the The Warrior Woman taking the shape of 19-year-old UCT Student Uyinene Mrwetyana, the reasoning behind this creation and the reception it received when it was gifted to the students of Uyinene’s university as a tool of expression. 

Ana mentions the incredible work documentary photographer Joshua Rubin is doing with uplifting and empowering groups of young women. You can find Joshua’s Instagram here, be sure to give him a follow to be kept up to date on his work and to find out more about how you can get involved in affecting much needed change.

In this episode Ana mentions the following people who fill her inspiration well:

• Author and Teacher Sindiwe Magona 
• Greta Thunberg and her incredible address at a recent United Nations summit
• Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The OrmsTV episode that Rachel mentions can be found here, go watch it to find out what gear we’re using to record and have Jess talk you through it all!

This week in studio we are joined by lifestyle photographer Paige Wood, whose dreamlike work creates a safe and authentic space for the expression of femme bodies.

Paige shares the beginnings of her creative journey, how she has managed to maintain and land her dreams as well as a few secrets to creating safe spaces for your subjects outside of a studio environment.

We speak in depth about Paiges' relationship with Instagram and how she achieves her flawless aesthetic using app UNUM. For a closer look at Paiges' work be sure to follow her on Instagram here.

Paige mentions the followings photographers who inspire her:

• High-end fashion photographer Lara Jade
• Fine Art photographer Kirsty Mitchell
• Portrait photographer Sue Bryce

When asked which sources she seeks out to refill her well of inspiration, Paige mentions the following people:

• Artist, Musician, Clothing Designer and all round femme powerhouse Amy Ayanda 
• Owner and creator of Elio Clothing Bryni
• Photographer Brydie Mack of wolfcubwolfcub
• Photographer Aubrey Ndiweni of apetownshenanigans 

Adventure photographer Justin Coomber talks us through capturing the September 5th #AmINext march against gender based violence, finding beauty in unexpected places and taking each adventure as it comes.

You can find out more information about Live Instead and the 37 day 2400km solo cycle Justin took in support of the Warriors on Wheels Foundation here.

We mention a lot of Justin's work throughout this episode which can be found on his website here. Be sure to follow his Instagram here to be kept up to date on Justin's latest work.

Justin mentions the following people who inspire him to keep creating:

• Wildlife photographer David Yarrow
• Filmmaker Jimmy Chin
• Photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards
• Photographer Paul Nicklen
• Photographer Chris Burkard
• Director Christopher Nolan
• Author Paulo Coelho
• The photographer whose name Justin couldn't remember is Drew Doggett

This week on Orms Air, Deon and Rachel are back together and are dispelling a handful of photography myths we all know and follow. But what are rules if they're not broken? Be sure to join us for this myth-busting episode and share your thoughts by leaving a review on your favourite listening app.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on Orms Air, get in touch by emailing us on [email protected], reaching out on our social channels or by leaving us a review on your favourite listening app.

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