TWiP Talks

In this episode I speak with the Creeping Toad, also known as Gordon MacLellan. Described as “one of Britain’s leading environmental educators”, Gordon runs events, workshops and training courses all over the country, and increasingly overseas, with recent work in Slovakia, South Africa and the United States.

Gordon is a trained ecologist and experienced teacher (BSc Hons, Zoology, Glasgow 1981; PGCE Dunelm 1982). He has worked with people of all ages in education for many years as a school teacher, a countryside warden, an FE lecturer and heritage interpretation officer. With an additional background as an artist, dancer and storyteller, he now combines scientific and expressive fields to offer challenging and exciting activities.

Blog: https://creepingtoad.blogspot.com/Website: https://creepingtoad.com/Facebook: @creepingtoadTwitter: @creepingtoadInstagram: creepingtoadYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Creepingtoad

Check out Gordon's film featuring the big puppets, and conversation about art and environmental awareness: https://vimeo.com/462144937

In this episode, I catch up with Matt Granger! We "attempt" to focus the conversation on Self-Projects and how to create and manage them.

About Matt:

Matt Granger

Before YouTube & traveling the world teaching, Matt was a passionate professional photographer specializing in all things "people" related. Matt has been published extensively in Australia and abroad and has exhibited with the likes of Studio Harcourt.

Over the past several years, Matt has become more focused on what he calls Intimate Portraiture – tasteful nude portraits, often shot on location with a casual atmosphere.

Matt became involved in the photography training market several years ago after posting a few photography videos on YouTube. Since then, the channel has become one of the largest and most viewed photography channels worldwide. Matt's down-to-earth approach and friendly character have made him popular as a workshop host and speaker at events worldwide.

Matt's bodyscapes course:https://learn.artnudeportraiture.com/courses/bodyscapes

Connect with Matt:http://learn.mattgranger.comhttp://www.youtube.com/mattgrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/_mattgrangerhttps://www.facebook.com/mattgranger

Los Angeles-based boudoir photographer Michael Sasser discusses how he was able to push through the lockdown and emerge with a business that's stronger than ever. This is particularly impressive considering, at one point, LA was one of the largest COVID-19 hotspots in the nation.

Michael Sasser, in his own words...

As a photographer, I always get the question “Why boudoir?” and the answer to that is simple really. Boudoir doesn’t just empower you. It empowers me, too. It gives me the chance to go beyond words. I could say to each of you, “you’re beautiful”, but let’s be honest, nine times out of ten, you won’t believe me. I am privileged enough to get behind the lens of a camera and capture images so beautiful and so powerful that they can bring tears of joy to a woman’s eyes.

I get to be a part of the process of showing, not telling, a woman how truly remarkable she is. I get to see women truly believe in their worth, their strength, and their beauty, and I gotta say, I couldn’t imagine doing anything more magical. 

https://sasserstillsboudoir.com

In this episode, Molecular Biologist / Photographer Stephen Scharf joins the podcast to share his experiences using iPhone 213 PRO Max as a professional (i.e., money-making) camera. To Stephen's surprise, it turns out the iPhone is more than capable of handling a wide variety of photography tasks, including real estate interiors and exteriors. But there are a few "gotcha's."

About Stephen Scharf

Stephen Scharf

I'm a scientist by training and a photographer by avocation. My scientific work has ranged from human molecular genetics to molecular diagnostics and DNA forensics. My photographic work ranges from professional motorsports photography to landscape, architectural, street, and urbex photography. After using Canon professional gear for a long time, in 2012, I discovered the wonderful Fujifilm X System of cameras and lenses, which continues to be a source of inspiration for me. 

StephenScharf.com

In this interview, I sit down with Marc Charette, a Commercial Photographer focusing on 360° virtual tours for commercial spaces. We discuss the state of the 360º photography industry and some of the new and exciting tools recently introduced by Insta360. The 360 industry has had several false starts but now has matured into a highly useful platform accessible by both amateurs and professionals alike.

Marc Charette is a Google Trusted Photographer, he focuses on helping people make the most of modern online technology by leveraging his 30 years of experience in various business sectors and bringing it all together where most buying decisions start today, online.

Website: http://www.CentralCoastDigitalMedia.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marccharette

The board shop:

Trike repairs:

Rick from Bannerama

In this interview I get to sit down with New York City street photographer, Gerard Exupery. We discuss the "birthing process" behind the creation of his newest self-published book, titled Women Hold Up Half the Sky.

About Gerard Exupery

I am the father of two adult sons. I never wanted kids and it turned out to be the single best thing I’ve done with my life so far. Like a lot of things that turned out to be an absolutely fantastic experience, I had to be dragged kicking and screaming there by a woman.

I’ve always wanted to take pictures from the moment my dad helped steady his Rolleiflex in my shakey little hands while I took my first picture. His death the following year greatly influenced why and what I see, and how I photograph it.

I lived in New York City for more than 20 years. My wife and I moved to Montclair NJ to raise the niblets. If you aren’t making at least a million a year you can’t afford to raise your kids in the city. Montclair is 11 miles from mid-town Manhattan so you could run it if you wanted to. Not me, but you could. Until I injured my back I was in the city 3-4 times a week.

GerardExupery.com

Images from the book...

In this interview Boutique Film Lab's Ryan Tolbert joins TWiP to share his passion for film and how he has built a thriving business around developing and printing, the old-fashioned way!

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About Boutique Film Lab

Website: https://boutiquefilmlab.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boutiquefilmlabFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/boutiquefilmlab

Boutique Film Lab was created from a passion to create in an analog medium. Providing high-quality service at an affordable cost gives everyone an opportunity to do the same. While we enjoy the convenience that digital technology brings to the modern world, we want everyone to experience the joy of shooting with film. Whether it’s the unique feel of an old camera, the slow rhythm that comes along with each click of the shutter, or just the general experience of having to wait to find out what masterpiece you have just created.

We are thrilled to offer an intimate lab experience that not only offers film processing and scanning but also works with you to build your skills as a film photographer. The film community has been so good to us, many times over. The least we can do is to give back by sharing our knowledge, spreading our passion, and providing a service that keeps film alive.

BFL is a small boutique lab located in Nashville, TN that focuses on delivering high-quality images. We don’t process thousands of rolls every month and therefore we treat every order as if it were our own. The value of working with us is that you will have high attention to detail, personalized feedback, and personal customer service. If this is something that you are looking for in a film lab, we would be happy to work with you.

In this interview award-winning photographer and compositing artist Shannon Squires joins the show to talk about her non-traditional approach to creating award-winning portraits in Photoshop!

https://www.shannonsquiresphotography

About Shannon

Shannon Squires

Shannon is a nationally recognized award-winning photographer based in Colorado Springs. She is a two-time Profession Photographers of America 1st place recipient of the Grand Imaging Award in Children Portraits. In 2021 in addition to her 1st place in Children’s portraits she also won the prestigious overall 1st place trophy among over 5000 images entered.  In 2022 two Images were featured as part of Team USA in the World Photographic Cup. 

Shannon has been featured on the cover of Professional Photographers Magazine on multiple occasions and holds a Master Photographer degree, and is also a Certified Professional Photographer through The Professional Photographers of America. In addition, she also has an associate's degree in Applied Arts Degree for Commercial Photography from the Art Institute of Seattle. 

When not working with clients she gives back to the photographer's community by teaching both around the country and abroad. 

This week it's a discussion with HEX camera bag co-founder Trent Valladares. We discuss how the company is attempting to differentiate from the competition, supply-chain challenges, and future innovations.

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About Trent

Trent Valladares

Inspired by fashion, music, and art with over a decade of experience in the design and photography industry, Trent Valladares, leads the design and art direction as Co-Founder of HEX. His mission for the brand is to empower everyone to explore the outer limits of their potential through thoughtfully designed products.

Developing relationships and ultimately creating exclusive collections with top names, such as Jim Lee, American Comic Book Artist; Serj Tankian, Renowned Musician and Producer; Rory Kramer, Photographer, and Filmmaker; and most recently, Misshattan, Photographer and Creative Director.

Trent thrives in building community and being a hands-on creator. Working alongside respected visual artists, musicians, and storytellers, helps to guide his creative decisions, and provides a strong knowledge base for his work and aspirations to deliver what every creator needs. In addition to his experience as a photographer and musician, Trent has also designed products for numerous domestic and international brands, including DKNY, Deluxe Skateboarding, The Hundreds, and many others.

Among Trent’s accomplishments, he has been granted three U.S. patents. He also has been a featured guest speaker at various events around the country, such as the Next Great Consumer Brand conference at the NASDAQ in New York.

About HEX

HEX draws on decades of experience in fashion, music, and art and channels it to equip the next generation of creators through products that empower everyone to explore the outer limits of their potential. Music originally brought founders Dan Maravilla and Trent Valladares together as teenagers living in late 1980s southern California.

Both, talented visual artists, would outfit concerts into total sensory experiences by creating and performing original music as well as transforming prestigious concert venues with all-encompassing art installations - to provide a total experience.

Clothing and fashion were also on the boys’ radar, often repurposing and making their own clothing and accessories. In 2010, some twenty-plus-years since Dan and Trent’s first steps into fashion, HEX was launched.

In this interview, I get to chat with my long-time friend and fellow podcaster, Martin Bailey. We discuss how he's been surviving while losing the majority of his photography income due to the pandemic. And how he successfully pivoted into iOS app development!

PhotoClock Pro for iOShttps://martinbaileyphotography.com/photoclock-pro-your-new-desk-or-bedside-clock/

Martin Bailey Photographyhttp://www.martinbaileyphotography.com

Martin Bailey Photography Podcast

http://martinbaileyphotographypodcast.com

In part two, Martin gives a "from the developer" demo of his new app Photo Clock Pro!

https://youtu.be/S4VYv_UuoSY

Product Shots

About Martin Bailey

Martin Bailey Photography K.K. is our company name. The K.K. stands for Kabushiki Kaisha meaning “corporation” in Japanese.

Martin Bailey is a nature and wildlife photographer based in Tokyo. He's a pioneering Podcaster and blogger, X-Rite Coloratti member, software developer, and educator.

Fueled by his passion for nature and travel, and a tireless desire to share his knowledge and artistic vision, Martin is a popular international tour and workshop leader, helping photographers from around the world to experience and capture the wonders of this awesome planet we call home.

Martin's work has been licensed by Canon, Popular Photography Magazine, X-Rite, Pomegranate, Korean Air, Creation Durable, Real Music, and Light of Consciousness Magazine, among many others…

He had five pieces in the Viaggiando Immaginando exhibit in Italy in 2005, and a solo exhibition "The Nature of Japan" in Aoyama, Tokyo, in Dec 2010. He also displayed 10 large format prints in a solo exhibit at Canon's Headquarters in Tokyo from April to Sept 2018.

PhotoClock Pro Product Page: https://mbp.ac/pcpOn the App Store: https://mbp.ac/aspcp

Social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBaileyPhotographyTwitter: https://twitter.com/MartinBaileyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinbaileyphotography/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbaileyphotog/