Outerfocus

"The key to artistic photography is to work out your own thoughts, by yourselves. Imitation leads to certain disaster. New ideas are always antagonised. Do not mind that. If a thing is good it will survive’’ - Gertrude Käsebier

We are joined this week by, Nima Taradji, an Iranian-American documentary and editorial photographer who is based in Chicago. Nima picked up his first camera from his journalist Father at the age of 10 years old, and made the decision to switch from lawyer to full time photographer back in 2015. We discuss Nima’s journey from childhood to joining agency Polaris, where he embarked on a wealth of projects and gained access to cover events such as The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump. 

In our History of photography segment we look at Gertrude Käsebier known to be a big proponent of women in photography. Gertrude started her photography career at the later age of 37, where she enrolled in art school. We touch on how her unhappy marital life influenced her work, and how her professional relationship with Alfred Stieglitz went from artistic admiration to distain some years later.

Links:

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

http://iphf.org/inductees/gertrude-kasebier/

Guest Links: 

http://www.nimataradji.com

Chicago Photography School -  Street Photography Workshop

Host Links:

https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com

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Bradley Hanson

https://www.bradleyhanson.com

https://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography

https://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson

Ian Weldon

http://ianweldon.com

https://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/

https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

Books:

Our 10th episode, yes we’ve made it to 10! features Kirra Cheers a photo-based artist originally from Australia, but now residing in the US. We learn a little about Kirra's ‘accidental’ start in photography at 16, and discuss a couple of her projects including Tinderella. Whilst curating an art show about modern romance Kirra developed her idea for this project, and we hear all about it, including how it was perceived by the media. We also discuss how her subsequent project ‘The List’ was created and how you can see more of it. 

History of photography of this week sees us focus on Roger Fenton, who born in Lancashire, UK was one of the first was photographers. We discuss his photography career as well as a little on that famous canon ball shot, and hear why Kirra isn’t that fond of Fenton.

Links:

http://www.allworldwars.com/Crimean-War-Photographs-by-Roger-Fenton-1855.html

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

Guest Links: 

http://kirracheers.com

The List

Tinderella

The List - Theatrical Adaptation - Kickstarter Project 

Host Links:

https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com

[email protected]

Bradley Hanson

https://www.bradleyhanson.com

https://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography

https://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson

Ian Weldon

http://ianweldon.com

https://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/

https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

Books:

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!

I'm still loaded with cold, but I have been very brave and have soldiered on as to not disrupt your listening pleasure. I know, right?  Please forgive my sniffling. I have edited out all of the ear piercing sneezes through........

This week we welcome Spencer Lum a Brooklyn based photographer and founder of 5 West Studios providing wedding photography services; and Ground Glass, a blog that focuses on the business side of photography. We hear Spencer discuss his views on the photography industry including a little about what has changed for him, as well as discussing his first photography books.

History of photography this week focuses on British/Italian photographer Felice Beato, also known as Felix. He was known to be one of the first photojournalists and war photographers, spending much of his in East Asia. We discuss his work produced during the Second Opium War, his Samurai photographs, as well as the time he spent in Japan, where he was also known to set up several businesses. 

Links:

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

https://www.loc.gov/search/?q=Felice+Beato&sp=1

Guest Links: 

http://www.spencerlum.com

http://ground-glass.com

http://5weststudios.com

Host Links:

https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com

[email protected]

Bradley Hanson

https://www.bradleyhanson.com

https://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography

https://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson

Ian Weldon

http://ianweldon.com

https://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/

https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

Books:

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

©Francis Frith Collection

“Every stone, every little perfection, or dilapidation, the most minute detail, which, on an ordinary drawing would merit no special attention becomes, on a photograph, worthy of careful study’’ - Francis Firth

Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!

This week we welcome photographer Niki Boon, from New Zealand. Niki is known for her beautiful body of work which mainly focuses on her children. We get to know a little about how Niki first got started in photography going right back to time she spent in Scotland developing film for other people to subsequently shooting the adventures of her family in New Zealand. We also hear a little about what has inspired her in times it’s been needed; her approach to photography; and what she was doing in Japan recently.

Looking back at the history of photography we delve into the life and works of an English photographer named Francis Frith. Known for his work in the Middle East, he later opened Francis & Hayward, a studio in Liverpool which gained great success leading to the hiring of more photographers as his postcard company thrived, some of which are still being reproduced today. We also touch on the equipment he used, the process he followed and a small insight into his personal life.

Links:

https://www.francisfrith.com/uk/

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

Guest Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/nikiboonphotography/

https://www.instagram.com/nikiboonphoto/?hl=en

Host Links:

https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com

[email protected]

Bradley Hanson

https://www.bradleyhanson.com

https://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography

https://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson

Ian Weldon

http://ianweldon.com

https://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/

https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

Books:

Maxime Du Champ - Le Sphinx, Egypt Moyenne 1849

Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!

This week’s episode we welcome Edoardo Morina from Italy he talks to us about how and why he went from finance graduate to shooting weddings. We also hear how he is currently exploring colour photography and a little about the time he is currently spending in Mumbai. Additionally, we hear about the joint venture Ian and Edoardo embarked on last year ‘ I Am Not A Wedding Photography’ including how it started, why and what it is.

Maxime Du Champ takes the spotlight for our history of photography slot. Known for being the first in travel photography, as well as the first to produce a book of photographs. We discuss what  he brought to the world through photography, his work, his connection to Gustave le Gray and the process he embarked on to produce the work he’s known for.

To finish we take a look at the good and bad in the industry today. Ian and Edoardo discuss competitions whilst Bradley tells us what book he’s into at the moment.

Links:

Maxime Du Champ  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxime_Du_Camp

Guest Links:

http://www.edoardomorina.it

https://www.instagram.com/edoardomorina/

http://www.enkant.com

Host Links:

https://www.outerfocuspodcast.com

[email protected]

Bradley Hanson

https://www.bradleyhanson.com

https://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography

https://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson

Ian Weldon

http://ianweldon.com

https://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/

https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

Books:

Two Ways of Life - Oscar Rejlander 1857

Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!

Joining us from Australia this week we have documentary photographer Cam Neville, an it’s early in the morning. Because he’s not very good at telling the time he was ready at 3am (not our fault at all)  We found out how, and why, Cam went from wedding photographer to shooting on the frontline of bushfires whilst working alongside his local fire brigade.

Our history of photography takes a look at Oscar (Gustave) Rejlander, starting his journey as a painter to become noted as the, Father of Art photography. We look at his life, his work and lessons.

Wrapping up this weeks show is our look at the industry. Cam discusses the expectation the public have with photography, whilst Bradley talks about his views on ‘Unsplash’. Finally we have Ian’s gripe of the week  with Kickstarter project ‘Im Back’.

Links:

Oscar Rejlander  

Guest Links: 

Cam Neville

Instagram

Facebook

BBC Interview, Into the Fire

Host Links:

Bradley Hanson

https://www.bradleyhanson.com

https://www.facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography

https://www.instagram.com/bradleyhansonphotography/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhanson

Ian Weldon

http://ianweldon.com

https://www.instagram.com/not_wedding_photography/

https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Weldon-Photography-124854627581367/

Books:

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/outerfocuspodcast)

Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!

I'm working on a new, dedicated, Outerfocus website. We'll have the podcast, library, news and education all in one place. I'm just figuring out the details and hopefully there won't be any interruption to your listening.

As always, if you dig what we are doing leave us a sweet review on iTunes and tell all of your mates. 

Love you loads!

This week we are joined by Gisele Duprez who is a street photographer based in New York. We discuss what Gisele likes to shoot, why, where and what she doesn’t like to shoot. We also hear about how she got started in photography including an insight into how she educated herself, and continues to do so with her love of photography books.

A look back at photography history we discuss Gustave Le Grey who is noted as one of the most important French photographers of the 19th century. We take a look at some of his highs, and lows in both his work and personal life. 

To finish this weeks episode Gisele joins us to look at the good and bad in the industry today and find out what Bradley has to say about Kodaks new product.

Welcome to the Outerfocus Podcast!

Ok, so I'm in a hotel room in London with a terrible cold, full of lemsip, painkillers and red wine trying not to die. I apologise for the coughs and sniffles. I was very brave though! Bradley is on his driveway in his car so as not to wake his son who has just had an operation and Kirk, well, Kirk is just fine and in high spirits. 

This week we are joined by, Kirk Mastin, who is the founder and CEO of Mastin Labs. Kirk discusses film photography in the digital age, his view on the photography industry today and how he went from wanting to be a National Geographic photographer as a youngster to shooting weddings.

Our history of photography segment looks back at the photographer Julia Margaret Cameron who in the 1860’s started her career at the good age of 48 after she acquired a camera from her daughter. We discuss Julia's approach and individual vision,  what was right and wrong for her, and how that relates to photography today.

Also, Kirk and Bradley look at what’s good in the industry today, touching on making books and prints, and social media users with 0 followers who produce great work.

This week things seem to be coming along nicely, so nicely in fact that we could talk all day with our episode 3 guest! Joining us from San Francisco we have Steven Bollman.

Steven gives us an insight into his photography, his views on the current industry and what he has going on now, including how his new book came about and some insight into its contents and making. 

Our history of photography focuses on, Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes, hailed as first great American masters of photography...........