Neale James of nealejames.com is a former BBC Radio 1 broadcaster and his background in sound alongside his documentary photographic style has seen him become the pioneer of wedding photo films. If you're unfamiliar with the term Photofilm – it's a combination of stills and sound, recorded on the wedding day at an event or on a shoot.

Think, cinematography meets stills photography where you see the images captured by Neale with the voices and sounds of the real wedding day, portrait session or event interspersed with Neale's narration as he ties the story together.

Looking through his Vimeo channel, it's easy to recognise Neale is the consummate professional when it comes to both sound and imaging and I love the way he's using both to tell his stories.

Following this interview, I’d love to read your feedback and comments. Was there something from this interview that struck a chord, inspired or motivated you?

Will you take any kind of action after hearing what Neale had to share?

Let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below.

My father's lesson to me was humility is really really important. “If you can keep your humility son, you will go far.” – Neale James

If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Neale or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them below too.

It's not because sound can be potent, it's everything about sound that flavours what you experience. – Neale James

One day, their stories will not be there to be told anymore. – Neale James

Most photographers are really genuine people that are really happy to discuss what they do as you well found. – Neale James

If you don't do it, you'll never know the luxury thing, you gotta be in it to win it. – Neale James

Neale James Website – Documentary wedding photography and sound

Neale James Wedding Photofilm

Neale James on Vimeo

Neale James on Facebook

Neale James on Twitter

Tom Stoddart Film by Neale James

Jim Mortram Film by Neale James

One day somebody believed in me. It took that one person to say “I have that”. And that’s the same with everybody who succeeds in life, isn’t it? One day if somebody says “That’s crackin’, we’ll have a bit of that.” And then before you know it, you’re a filmmaker. – Neale James

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Thanks again for listening to the show and thanks to Neale for coming on and experimenting with a new and different format for this photography podcast and for sharing his thoughts, views and ideas.

Also, a big thanks to the Laura Babb and the people behind the SNAP Photography Festival  for sponsoring this episode of the podcast and making the show possible.

Use the promo code SNAP100 to save $100 British pounds (roughly AUD$170 and USD$125) on your Snap Tickets.

SNAP will take place on a farm in West Wales, UK on the 24th – 28th July 2017 and will be attended by photographers from all over the world.

It's largely aimed at wedding and lifestyle photographers but they will have speakers from across all sectors of the photography industry, including photojournalists, fashion photographers, landscape photographers and academics.

SNAP organisers are focussed on learning outcomes, rather than just throwing together a line up of big names.  They aim for a well balanced, diverse programme.

I've heard the closing parties are epic and there are always a few surprises along the way.  At last years event, two festival attendees got married!

As well as the learning and speakers there will be activities like wild swimming, beach trips and camp fire hangouts.  SNAP is a chance to recharge your batteries before wedding season starts.

Wedding photography, whilst important to somebody on their day, I never quite saw it as a legacy thing. And now I do. – Neale James

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That’s it for me, hope everything is going well for you in life and photography!

Thanks and speak soon

Andrew

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