THE SPOOKY PARK BENCH

It's the man with the 4x5, Bryan Birks. We talk about approaching strangers for portraits, the expectations of a project, YouTube and....NFTS.

We discuss Mike's resemblance to George Michael, Christopher's new venture and the divisive NFT.

This week we're joined by The Bearded One himself, Kyle McDougall.

 

We discuss Boots, Nickleback, buying a mirrorless camera and home scanning.

Hello!

This week we discuss Christopher's new hoose, Mike's inability to change a roll of film and the complex issue of privilege in photography.

This week's guest is a professional photographer with over 35 years experience in the game. 

Ben is a commercial photographer with current clients ranging from Rolls Royce to Café Du Cycliste. 

 

We discuss working in dark rooms, shooting large format film, assisting, and Mike being useless. 

 

Get it in your lugs.

It has indeed been a while. Had some personal jazz going on so thanks for baring (bearing?!) with us.

 

This episode we talk about film elitism, the affordability of film cameras and not being vegan.

She's back.

Our sister from another Mister (people still say that), Big Al joined us again after we had such a great response from our first one.

 

We primarily talk about gender inequality in photography but dip into other heavy topics like morality, injustice and Christopher being a nerd.

 

I also apologise profusely for not only my language but my terrible audio quality. 

 

Hope you guys enjoy it!

*EDITOR NOTE* Apologies for the audio quality, clearly some technical difficulties. We will definitely have it sorted for the next pod!

 

This week, Mike and Christopher discuss assisting on shoots as an experienced photographer, NFT's, and raw pork. 

Next week, we have Allister in the second episode in our two part journey. Make sure to check that out!

 

Check out Stewart Bryden's work at

@stewbryden

www.stewartbryden.com

 

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PART ONE OF TWO 

 

This week we had THE PLEASURE of talking to Allister Ann. 

We could have talked to Allister for hours. So we're going to. This is part one of two parts with her. In this part we talk music, old school social media, working during the pandemic and dream subjects.

 

Check out her work at 

 

allisterann.com

@allister_ann

 

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On this weeks catch up episode we talk about the joys of wedding photography, valuing your time and we have a call in question from Mike's pal, Robbie.