This episode is the audio from a Zoom conversation that I hosted on behalf of Out For Good for LGBT History Month 2021. The hour-long conversation was an intergenerational story sharing space about what being queer means to us as individuals and how we fit as LGBTQ+ people in our societies.

Find the original video on this link: https://youtu.be/SxbIcUjJYk8

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Out For Good is a charitable organisation bringing together LGBT+ people across the UK to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility and work to break down barriers by making a difference in our communities.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

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A group of photographers and image-makers with different levels of expertise within the industry share their experiences and offer a glimpse into what it means to work as a  creative, providing advice and guidance on possible routes into the industry. The audio is part of a panel discussion about the photography industry in support of the Aldridge Foundation in collaboration with The Trampery.

The Aldridge Foundation is a charity that aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills they need to take control of their futures, to create better academic, work and life pathways, experience greater social mobility and lead productive lives. The Trampery is a social enterprise that offers affordable desk spaces and studios for entrepreneurs in London.

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Guests:

Kwame  Lestrade: Photographer and Filmmaker who champions the next generation of film professionals at the BFI providing employment opportunities for young people keen to learn. https://www.kwamelestrade.com/

Laura Huhta: Commercial Digital Operator, Retoucher and Assistant in Interiors and Still-Life. http://www.laurahuhta.com/

Kensington Leverne: Editorial Portraits and Interiors photographer. https://www.kensingtonleverne.com/

Facundo Bustamante: Food and Still-Life photographer. https://www.facundobustamante.com/

Jonathan Stokes: Travel, Interiors and Lifestyle photographer. https://www.jonathanstokesphotography.com/

Chloe Rosser: Fine Art Photographic artist. https://chloerosser.com/

Raphael Boamah-Asare and Shaneika Johnson-Simms: Filmmakers and Producers. https://asaresimms.com/

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

A group of photographers and image-makers with different levels of expertise within the industry share their experiences and offer a glimpse into what it means to work as a  creative, providing advice and guidance on possible routes into the industry. The audio is part of a panel discussion about the photography industry in support of the Aldridge Foundation in collaboration with The Trampery.

The Aldridge Foundation is a charity that aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills they need to take control of their futures, to create better academic, work and life pathways, experience greater social mobility and lead productive lives. The Trampery is a social enterprise that offers affordable desk spaces and studios for entrepreneurs in London.

Laura Huhta: Commercial Digital Operator, Retoucher and Assistant in Interiors and Still-Life. http://www.laurahuhta.com/

Chloe Rosser: Fine Art Photographic artist. https://chloerosser.com/

Shaneika Johnson-Simms: Filmmaker and Producer. https://asaresimms.com/

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

This episode is the audio from a Zoom conversation that author Eli B and I had last week where we spoke about our process and our storytelling techniques.

Find the original video on this link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/storytelling-for-47324825

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Eli B (Guest)

Eli B is a romance writer. She writes contemporary fiction as well as fantasy. Her novels focus on black women in interracial relationships, living in modern situations and mystical worlds.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

A group of photographers and image-makers with different levels of expertise within the industry share their experiences and offer a glimpse into what it means to work as a  creative, providing advice and guidance on possible routes into the industry. The audio is part of a panel discussion about the photography industry in support of the Aldridge Foundation in collaboration with The Trampery.

The Aldridge Foundation is a charity that aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills they need to take control of their futures, to create better academic, work and life pathways, experience greater social mobility and lead productive lives. The Trampery is a social enterprise that offers affordable desk spaces and studios for entrepreneurs in London.

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Guest:

Laura Huhta: Commercial Digital Operator, Retoucher and Assistant in Interiors and Still-Life. http://www.laurahuhta.com/

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

On this episode, I speak about how everything that you are doing today will be part of the building blocks on which you are creating your future self.

Podcast show notes here: https://www.jccandanedo.com/blog/artists-are-never-old-enough

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

A group of photographers and image-makers with different levels of expertise within the industry share their experiences and offer a glimpse into what it means to work as a  creative, providing advice and guidance on possible routes into the industry. The audio is part of a panel discussion about the photography industry in support of the Aldridge Foundation in collaboration with The Trampery.

The Aldridge Foundation is a charity that aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills they need to take control of their futures, to create better academic, work and life pathways, experience greater social mobility and lead productive lives. The Trampery is a social enterprise that offers affordable desk spaces and studios for entrepreneurs in London.

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Guests:

Kwame  Lestrade: Photographer and Filmmaker who champions the next generation of film professionals at the BFI providing employment opportunities for young people keen to learn. https://www.kwamelestrade.com/

Facundo Bustamante: Food and Still-Life photographer. https://www.facundobustamante.com/

Jonathan Stokes: Travel, Interiors and Lifestyle photographer. https://www.jonathanstokesphotography.com/

Chloe Rosser: Fine Art Photographic artist. https://chloerosser.com/

Raphael Boamah-Asare and Shaneika Johnson-Simms: Filmmakers and Producers. https://asaresimms.com/

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

This episode is an extract from a conversation that I had on Instagram Live with Chantal Miller about Coexistence and the steps that we need to take in order to live in peace within our communities.

Podcast show notes here: www.jccandanedo.com/coexistence-starts-with-respect-in-conversation-with-chantal-olivia-miller

JC Candanedo (Host) I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture. Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Chantal Miller (Guest) is the founder of Island Girls Rock, a platform that champions women of Caribbean descent in the UK. She is also a producer/presenter (radio and podcasts), she runs digital storytelling workshops and curates exhibitions and panel discussions exploring Caribbean representation in mainstream media.

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

A group of photographers and image-makers with different levels of expertise within the industry share their experiences and offer a glimpse into what it means to work as a  creative, providing advice and guidance on possible routes into the industry. The audio is part of a panel discussion about the photography industry in support of the Aldridge Foundation in collaboration with The Trampery.

The Aldridge Foundation is a charity that aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills they need to take control of their futures, to create better academic, work and life pathways, experience greater social mobility and lead productive lives. The Trampery is a social enterprise that offers affordable desk spaces and studios for entrepreneurs in London.

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Guests:

Kwame  Lestrade: Photographer and Filmmaker who champions the next generation of film professionals at the BFI providing employment opportunities for young people keen to learn. https://www.kwamelestrade.com/

Jonathan Stokes: Travel, Interiors and Lifestyle photographer. https://www.jonathanstokesphotography.com/

Chloe Rosser: Fine Art Photographic artist. https://chloerosser.com/

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo

On this episode, I speak about the conundrum of the visual artist with a social conscious: how to create new work without polluting the world?

Podcast show notes here: https://www.jccandanedo.com/blog/ideas-are-laughable-until-they-work

JC Candanedo (Host)

I’m JC, and I’m a London-based Visual Artist. I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity and influence my commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.

Find me at jccandanedo.com or any of my social media @jccandanedo

Support this microcast by joining my Patreon community on patreon.com/jccandanedo