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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a storm considering the democratic nature of photography, exhibiting work in imaginative spaces and the photograph as historical document.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 […]
A Photographic Life - 65: Plus Laura El-Tantawy 24/07/2019
In episode 65 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the future of photography, technological developments and there involvement in advancing the medium and the importance of judges in deciding the winners of photographic competitions . Plus this week photographer Laura El-Tantawy takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file […]
A Photographic Life - 64: Plus Ian Weldon 17/07/2019
In episode 64 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering image syndication usage, image theft, placing images of nudity on Facebook, wedding photography, the photographer Robert Doisneau and Instagram and the economic reality for the professional photographer. Plus this week photographer Ian Weldon takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio […]
A Photographic Life - 63: Plus Amelia Troubridge 10/07/2019
In episode 63 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of reading to photography, the breaking down of photographic boundaries, personal visual language, and re-visiting/editing your archive. Plus this week photographer Amelia Troubridge takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in […]
A Photographic Life - 62: Plus Sunil Gupta 03/07/2019
In episode 62 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography workshops and the promises they make, memory and photography from a personal perspective and and portrait photography made but not promoted. Plus this week photographer Sunil Gupta takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than […]
A Photographic Life - 61: Plus Paul Trevor 26/06/2019
In episode 61 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering portrait photography, photographer's home's and the importance of taking risks and taking care. Plus this week photographer Paul Trevor takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question […]