Inspired by an article about a niche use case camera kickstarted in 2018, the team have designed their own niche cameras. This week Adrian gets to talk about his design which is in turn influenced by another camera that somehow didn't become as popular as he thinks it ought to have done. What did Adrian design? What does it mean for the future of camera design? Picks of the week: Canon XC15, Loupedeck, Soloshot, Canon R5.

Clarity vs Grit? Are you seeking the sharpest, cleanest images or the embracing the imperfections of our beloved medium? Do you eradicate artefacts and noise or add grain? It could be capture that is most important to be clean at 40MP/8k and then degrade the image in post. And what happens when you go for a classic look? These questions and more are addressed by the TFOP team this week, including that imponderable - what wil lthe future be like? Picks of the week: [Miniaturising stuff with a 4x5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAPt_DcWAvw ("microfilm" with a 4x5 camera)), [Magic Arms]( https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-articulating-arm-11-inches-2066.html), Gursky vs Moriyama, Don't be a fanboy.

The team discusses a new patent this week - for magic light field panorama shots on your phone. How would it work? How would you use it? How would you consume the imagery created? Do the team actually want to try it? Listen in to find out. Picks of the week: CN Tower pixel stick, Oculus Quest, Ray Tracing, #the2km.

It’s Part 2 of the conversation where the TFOP team shares their influences. This week it’s Eimear and Adrian sharing their thoughts on who inspires them, what motivates them and candidly discussing whether or not any of that is visible in their work :-). Eimear’s links: Liam Stapleton, Joe Hunt, artist Andy Goldsworth, WB Yeats, Patrick Kavanagh, John O'Donohue, John Moriarty. Adrian’s links: William Eggleston, Saul Leiter, Gregory Crewdson, Tim Walker, Martin Parr. Picks of the week: 65 lockdown projects, [Hunger Magazine](https://www.hungertv.com ), Make your own chemicals.

Chris and Jeremiah talk about their photographic influences. Irving Penn was a master at both fashion color, black and white global portraiture, and exploring the mundane as astonishing using platinum palladium processes. His grasp at the technical and his outstanding approach to color created a dynamic path to follow. Emulating much of his processes led me to find my own way. Edward Weston was a master of portraiture both formal and extemporaneous. His images of field workers contrast with his pictures of the some of the most amazing artists of his time. He created timeless work in landscape and his prints are nothing short of outstanding. Jim Rakete is a German photographer who became a music manager (Nina Hagen, Nena), influenced an entire generation with his LP covers and returned to full-time photography again and works from Berlin and Hollywood.

Today we share ideas for creative endeavour in the face of adversity - and lockdown. We discuss artistic inspiration, triny new things at home and even photographing new social behaviour from a safe distance (not TFOP advice that last one). If all else fails, tidy up your archive and refresh your portfolio! Picks of the week: A book of assignments, inspiration from Mary-Ruth Walsh, Reusable whiteboard on a roll and from Chris - Be Prepared!

Is photography a viable medium for abstraction? A ranging discussion this week on the nature of abstract photography - we cover technique, equipment, serendipity, artistic intent and of course WDTMFTFOP? Some links from the conversation: Man Ray, Stephanie Jung, Decim8, Crazy macro lens, Lens ball. Picks of the week: Learn about abstract photography, Andrew S Gray, Alfred Stieglitz - cloud series, Frances Seward - ‘inner’ landscapes.

We are in a time of global crisis - fire, flood and virus. What role does photography play in these times? How are we affected as working photographers or hobbyists? This is an extra show slotted into our normal weekly schedule to make sure the conversation is still relevant when it is published. There is some light-hearted stuff to balance the heavier - and we also discuss just how important photography can be.

Can photography really capture the essence of another culture when we travel? This is the question Chris has brought back from his recent trip to Lake Baikal in Russia. How do you get to know a culture anyway? Does a camera help or hinder making relationships? What are some good ways to succeed in travel photography? All this and a story about Russian craft gin! Check out Chris' Lake Baikal images and podcasts: 01 - Moscow Extension, 02 - On the Lake, 03 - Voices. Picks of the week: John Beasley Greene's early photos of Egypt, the Sunny16 Live podcast recording, 1906 photography article.

How can photography help address the climate crisis? Can we document and raise awareness now? In the future will we travel mostly in virtual reality? Is photography actually adding to the crisis by luring us away to exotic places? We know photogrpahy can drive social change - so how do we use it for good? Picks of the week: Edward Burtynsky TED talk and gallery, 2019 Environmental POTY winners, J Henry Fair and our very own TFOP Instagram.