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A Photographic Life - 85: Plus Alex Buisse 11/12/2019
In episode 85 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed commenting on the death of populist photo magazines, considering end of the year and end of the decade photo lists and the importance of photographing family. He also explains his new photography related parlour game, the perfect Christmas entertainment! Plus this week photographer Alex […]
A Photographic Life - 84: Plus Stephen Dupont 04/12/2019
In episode 84 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the impact of technology on creativity, video art, moving image adoption and getting older! Plus this week photographer Stephen Dupont takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the […]
A Photographic Life - 83: Plus Erwin Olaf 27/11/2019
In episode 83 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the passing of the photographer Terry O'Neill, visiting the the Prix Prictet exhibition, and how being given a camera can change your life. Plus this week photographer Erwin Olaf takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer […]
A Photographic Life - 82: Plus MAKIKO 20/11/2019
In episode 82 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the use of a large format camera for news, questioning the handing out of awards and reflecting on how many images are stored on smartphones. Plus this week photographer MAKIKO takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer […]
A Photographic Life - 81: Plus Sebastian Meyer 13/11/2019
In episode 81 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of creative space, exhibiting work and the need to respond positively to change. Plus this week photographer Sebastian Meyer takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s […]
A Photographic Life - 80: Plus Julie Hrudova 06/11/2019
In episode 80 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the creation of photography to support narrative, the importance of being nice, the search for balance and the need for photographer interviews to be based on conversation not templated structures. Plus this week photographer Julie Hrudova takes on the challenge of […]
A Photographic Life - 79: Plus A.D. Coleman 30/10/2019
In episode 79 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the audience for photo books, paying for work to appear in a magazine and the teaching of digital visual literacy. Plus this week photographic critic, historian, educator, curator and writer A.D.Coleman takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer […]
A Photographic Life - 78: Plus Chris Harrison 23/10/2019
In episode 78 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed during a storm considering the democratic nature of photography, exhibiting work in imaginative spaces and the photograph as historical document. Plus this week photographer Chris Harrison takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in […]
A Photographic Life - 77: Plus Roger Steffens 14/10/2019
In episode 77 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering portrait photography, and the importance of history and influence. He also gives details of his latest book that has just gone on sale. Plus this week photographer Roger Steffens takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer […]
A Photographic Life - 76: Plus Trevor Brady 09/10/2019
In episode 76 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the concept of photo mentors, the importance of taking personal responsibility and how life informs the work we make. Plus this week photographer Trevor Brady takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length […]
A Photographic Life - 75: Plus Toby Binder 02/10/2019
In episode 75 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the mental impact working as a photographer can have and offers some simple advice on how to look after yourself. He also reflects on the recent upsurge in analogue film photography and recommended podcasts for photographers. *The app Grant mentions in this week's […]
A Photographic Life - 74: Plus Elinor Carucci 25/09/2019
In episode 74 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering Instagram requests for image usage, young photographers starting out on a photography education, the documentation of self and the death of photographer John Cohen. Plus this week photographer Elinor Carucci takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no […]
A Photographic Life - 73: Plus Paul Weinberg 18/09/2019
In episode 73 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the recent deaths of Robert Frank, Peter Lindbergh and Fred Herzog. He also questions our expectations of showing photography. Plus this week photographer Paul Weinberg takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in […]
A Photographic Life - 72: Plus Robert Trachtenberg 11/09/2019
In episode 72 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering importance of collaboration, making connections. He also suggests that photography competitions could film their judging process. Plus this week photographer Robert Trachtenberg takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he […]
A Photographic Life - 71: Plus Venetia Dearden 04/09/2019
In episode 71 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photographic copyright, the appropriation of images and how to work out what to charge a client. Plus this week photographer Venetia Dearden takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she […]
A Photographic Life - 70: Plus Eduardo Soteras Jalil 28/08/2019
In episode 70 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the use of 'free' images by magazines, the commissioning of lifestyle photography and the future for editorial based publishing. Plus this week photographer Eduardo Soteras Jalil takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes […]
A Photographic Life - 69: Plus John Angerson 21/08/2019
In episode 69 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the 'something for nothing' expectation of photographers, the Taylor Wessing/NPG Portrait Awards and photo critiques, opinions and feedback. Plus this week photographer John Angerson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the […]
A Photographic Life - 68: 'Photo Book Special Part 3' Plus Colin Wilkinson/Bluecoat Press 14/08/2019
In episode 68 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 3 of a three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. This week he looks at self-publishing, crowd funding and distribution. Plus this week publisher Colin Wilkinson/Bluecoat Press takes on […]
A Photographic Life - 67: 'Photo Book Special Part 2' Plus Paul Russell 07/08/2019
In episode 67 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 2 of a two or maybe three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. This week he looks at boutique publishers and the photo book as artefact. He also announces the […]
A Photographic Life - 66: 'Photo Book Special Part 1' Plus Sadie Catt 31/07/2019
In episode 66 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 1 of a two or maybe three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. Plus this week photographer Sadie Catt takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file […]