Orms Air: The Orms Podcast

This is part one of our conversation with Dale Yudelman, be sure to check out part two.

Photographer Dale Yudelman joins us in studio to discuss winning the inaugural Ernest Cole award for his series, Life Under Democracy. Join us in conversation as Dale discusses the trajectory of his career from photojournalism to an art-based practice, and the freedom it allows within his creative process.

Life Under Democracy: In a digital world riddled with unprecedented visual traffic, Life Under Democracy is a provocative essay of contrast and social commentary executed in Yudelman's inimitably edgy style, in cohorts with new-generation technology. - Simone Tredoux

You can find Dale's work on his website here.

In this episode Dale mentions:

Ernest Cole, South Africa's first black freelance photographer including more information about his first book House of Bondage, can be found via this link.

Find out more information about The Ernest Cole Award here.  

If you've enjoyed this episode of Orms Air and want to join us again in conversation be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and never miss a moment of creative enrichment. 

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ORMS IS FOR EVERYONE

Orms services extend beyond the needs of photographers alone. We’ve helped everyone from photobook creators to graphic designers, artists, interior decorators and more, to turn a single creative spark into something tangible - something to be proud of. 

WHEN WE SAY “ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS,” WE MEAN IT. 

Born from the commitment to evolving with the needs of photographers of every level, Orms Print Room & Framing is what ultimately set us apart from your average photography store. It’s our way of bringing your prized work to life, and keeping creativity alive through excellence and craftsmanship. 

This is part two of our conversation with Dale Yudelman, be sure to check out part one.

Photographer Dale Yudelman, joins us in the studio to discuss winning the inaugural Ernest Cole Award, with his series, Life Under Democracy.

Join us for part-two of the conversation as Dale gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his personal projects and shares his experience photographing music legend Frank Zappa while living in Los Angeles.

In this episode Dale mentions:

Photographing Frank Zappa, this image can be found on Dale's website here.

Dweezil Zappa, the musical legend Frank Zappa's son. Find out more about him here.

Robbi Robb of The Asylum Kids can be found here.

Arlene Amaler-Raviv, the painter Dale references collaborating with upon his return to South Africa can be found here.

Reality Bytes, Dale's reference to his photojournalist days can be found here.

I Am, Dale's series on immigrants can be found here.

James McMurtry, the musician Dale references photographing can be found here.

Dale's project, Knockin' on Cleveland's Door can be found here.

To find out more about Dale Yudelman and his work be sure to check out his website.

If you've enjoyed this episode of Orms Air and want to join us again in conversation be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and never miss a moment of creative enrichment. 

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Want to know more about Orms?

ORMS IS FOR EVERYONE

Orms services extend beyond the needs of photographers alone. We’ve helped everyone from photobook creators to graphic designers, artists, interior decorators and more, to turn a single creative spark into something tangible - something to be proud of. 

WHEN WE SAY “ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS,” WE MEAN IT. 

Born from the commitment to evolving with the needs of photographers of every level, Orms Print Room & Framing is what ultimately set us apart from your average photography store. It’s our way of bringing your prized work to life, and keeping creativity alive through excellence and craftsmanship. 

We go beneath the surface and dive into the intricate world of a scanographers creative expression. Scanography may not be a part of most of our vocabulary but for creative Mishal Weston it’s the next step in finding and magnifying small moments of beauty within a shared reality. Join Mishal and Rachel in conversation, learn about this fascinating form of photography and discover the overlooked beauty in everyday objects.

You may recognise Mishal Weston’s work from his recent Beautiful News feature, if not be sure to watch it here.

In this episode Mishal mentions:

Mariette Kotze as his first introduction to scanography as an art form. Mariette Kotze, scanographer and featured artist in the new Orms Print Room & Framing Artist Wallpaper Collection. Find Mariette's work here and her Orms Print Room & Framing Wallpaper Collection here.

Danielle Clough, all-round creative genius who both Mishal & Rachel gush over.

Atang Tshikare, the visual creative Mishal references as a part of the group of creatives who inspire him and his creative works can be found here. 

Lorraine Loots, of Paintings For Ants Fame.

Mandy Barker, who’s work involving marine plastic debris has graced the cover of Time magazine.

Be sure to check out Mishal Weston's work on both his website and his Instagram page.

Mishal Weston's work will form a part of the group exhibition Constellation at Deepest Darkest Contemporary Gallery and runs from 29 June - 23 August 2019. For more information check out our What's On Calendar.

Episode Correction: Rachel’s MyCiti bus route goes via Upper Queens Road in Walmer Estate not Upper Mountain Road.

If you've enjoyed this episode of Orms Air and want to join us again in conversation be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and never miss a moment of creative enrichment. 

______________________________________________________________________________

Want to know more about Orms?

ORMS IS FOR EVERYONE

Orms services extend beyond the needs of photographers alone. We’ve helped everyone from photobook creators to graphic designers, artists, interior decorators and more, to turn a single creative spark into something tangible - something to be proud of. 

WHEN WE SAY “ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS,” WE MEAN IT. 

Born from the commitment to evolving with the needs of photographers of every level, Orms Print Room & Framing is what ultimately set us apart from your average photography store. It’s our way of bringing your prized work to life, and keeping creativity alive through excellence and craftsmanship. 

We’re knighting photographers in this episode of Orms Air, will you make the cut? Join us, Deon Joubert and Rachel Reeves as we shed some (much opinionated) light on what it really means to be a photographer, provide some clarity to the labelling process and talk the influence of camera tech on creative work. 

In this episode, Deon references the following articles:

• Everyone is Taking Photos, Now, What Makes Someone ‘A Photographer’? by Udi Tirosh via DIY Photography
• What Makes a Photographer a Photographer? by Samantha Chrysanthou via oopoomoo
• What Makes a Photographer? by Jayphen Simpson via Peta Pixel

In this episode, Rachel references the following articles:

• The Fallacy of Talent by Alpha Whiskey via Photography Life
• 19th Annual Travel Photo Contest: Official Rules via The Washington Post
• and mentions photographer Dale Yudelman and his Life Under Democracy photo series which can be found here.

In this episode, producer Jess Semple references 

• the following interview with Martin Scorsese on the Importance of Visual Literacy.

If you've enjoyed this episode of Orms Air and want to join us again in conversation be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and never miss a moment of creative enrichment. 

______________________________________________________________________________

Want to know more about Orms?

ORMS IS FOR EVERYONE

Orms services extend beyond the needs of photographers alone. We’ve helped everyone from photobook creators to graphic designers, artists, interior decorators and more, to turn a single creative spark into something tangible - something to be proud of. 

WHEN WE SAY “ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS,” WE MEAN IT. 

Born from the commitment to evolving with the needs of photographers of every level, Orms Print Room & Framing is what ultimately set us apart from your average photography store. It’s our way of bringing your prized work to life, and keeping creativity alive through excellence and craftsmanship. 

This is Orms Air, a creative space where photographers and creatives alike join us each week and take a deeper look into their creative process.

Tune in each week as hosts Rachel Reeves and Deon Joubert discuss all things photographic and absorb all of the inspiration possible from the creatives kind enough to join them in conversation.

Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and never miss a moment of creative enrichment.

Want to get in touch with us?
Email us on [email protected]

______________________________________________________________________________

Want to know more about Orms?

ORMS IS FOR EVERYONE

Orms services extend beyond the needs of photographers alone. We’ve helped everyone from photobook creators to graphic designers, artists, interior decorators and more, to turn a single creative spark into something tangible - something to be proud of. 

WHEN WE SAY “ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS,” WE MEAN IT. 

Born from the commitment to evolving with the needs of photographers of every level, Orms Print Room & Framing is what ultimately set us apart from your average photography store. It’s our way of bringing your prized work to life, and keeping creativity alive through excellence and craftsmanship.