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A Photographic Life Episode - 21: Plus Burk Uzzle 19/09/2018
In episode 21 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott introduces a new feature to the podcast in which photographers recall 'Photo Stories' from their careers and considers the setting of achievable expectations for projects, work and careers, informal mentorships and the building of useful archives. Plus this week legendary photographer Burk Uzzle rec […]
A Photographic Life - 20: Plus Emma Blau 12/09/2018
In episode 20 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the differences between personal, commissioned and commercial work, the importance of personal projects and how he approaches projects to ensure successful outcomes. Plus this week London based photographer Emma Blau takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no lo […]
A Photographic Life - 19: Plus Rob Hudson 05/09/2018
In episode 19 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering portrait photography competitions, a recent editorial commission to photograph a photographer and commenting in online photo-forums. Plus this week photographer Rob Hudson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he an […]
A Photographic Life - 18: Plus Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert 29/08/2018
In episode 18 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering memory in photography, the practice of photographers swapping prints, printing your family photographs, and the David Hurn exhibition at the Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol. Plus this week photographer Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio fil […]
A Photographic Life - 17: Plus Jenny Lewis 22/08/2018
In episode 17 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering mentoring, advice and support for and within the photo community and the creation of a database of those willing to offer that support for free. Plus this week London based photographer Jenny Lewis takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes […]
A Photographic Life - 16: Plus Brian David Stevens 15/08/2018
In episode 16 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of communication and inclusivity when writing about photography and why Instagram is not a bad thing! Plus this week London based photographer Brian David Stevens takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which […]
A Photographic Life - 15: Plus Marc Vallée 08/08/2018
In episode 15 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the cost of a Magnum photo course and the importance of expectation when considering any form of photo education including workshops. Plus this week photographer Marc Vallée takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he a […]
A Photographic Life - 14: Plus Kitt Woodland 01/08/2018
In episode 14 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the art of publishing when sharing work and thoughts online and in print with particular reference to the recent Alessio Mamo/World Press Photo Instagram debate and the VII Agency response to the CPR report. Plus this week Vancouver based photographer Kitt Woodland takes on the chal […]
A Photographic Life - 13: Plus Tom Stoddart 25/07/2018
In episode 13 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the recent RPS Hundred Heroines initiative and the CPR report by Kristen Chick Photojournalism’s Moment of Reckoning. Plus this week photographer Tom Stoddart takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the qu […]
A Photographic Life - 12: Plus Craig Aitkinson/Cafe Royal Books 18/07/2018
In episode 12 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of photographer experiences and his own experiences as an art director working with Paris based photographer JeanLoup Sieff and New York based Sylvia Plachy. Plus this week publisher, photographer, lecturer and founder of Cafe Royal Books Craig Aitkinson takes on the […]
A Photographic Life - 11: Plus Laura Beltrán Villamizar 11/07/2018
In episode 11 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the relationship between music and photography, what makes an 'expert' and buying cameras. Plus this week photography editor and writer Laura Beltrán Villamizar takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she an […]
A Photographic Life - 10: Plus Al Brydon 04/07/2018
In episode 10 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of collaboration and drawing to photography. Plus this week photographer Al Brydon 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 'What Does Photography Mean to You?' Al […]
A Photographic Life - 09: Plus Ed Kashi 27/06/2018
In episode 9 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed and considering paid for portfolio reviews, the art of commissioning and the importance to being challenged as part of the learning process. Plus in the third of a new series in which those engaged with photography supply Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which they […]
A Photographic Life - 08: Plus Nick Turpin 20/06/2018
In episode 8 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed and considering the wellbeing and issues of mental health amongst photographers. Plus in the second of a new series in which those engaged with photography supply Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which they answer the question 'What Does Photography Mean to Yo […]
A Photographic Life - 07: Plus Ella Murtha 13/06/2018
In episode 7 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed and considering photographic degree shows, photographs as memories, and editing images for visual narratives. Plus in the first of a new series in which those engaged with photography supply Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which they answer the question 'What […]
A Photographic Life - 06 06/06/2018
In episode 6 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed and considering the relevance of awards and competitions to photographers, issues of diversity and gender inclusion within the photo community, and the realities of academia at this time of the year when working as a photography lecturer. He also announces a new feature to be included in future […]
A Photographic Life - 05 30/05/2018
In episode 5 of this new series of podcasts UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is back in his shed and pondering on how family members can influence the decision to engage with photography, the use of crowd funding to support a business and the re-surgence of alternative process's and pictorialism within photography. In this episode Grant mentions his […]
A Photographic Life - 04 23/05/2018
In episode 4 of this new series of podcasts UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in Toronto, Canada talking about the process of photo sketching, how travel has changed for the photographer and the importance of archiving your work. [audio src="https://glassonionblogdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/a-photographic-life-episode-4.mp3"][/audio] In […]
A Photographic Life - 03 16/05/2018
In episode 3 of this new series of podcasts from a shed, in a garden somewhere in England. UNP founder and curator Grant Scott talks about the importance of keeping things simple when creating photo projects, the thorny issue for many photographers of self-promotion and recommends an article to read on line by the founder of Cafe Royal Books https://caferoya […]
A Photographic Life - 02 10/05/2018
In episode 2 of this new series of podcasts from a shed, in a garden somewhere in England. UNP founder and curator Grant Scott talks about the importance of mentors, long lasting friendships within the photographic community, and unrealistic expectations of international brands to gain promotion from the independent photo community. Grant Scott is the founde […]

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Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay: Official Trailer

FILM & EXHIBITION: Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay at Oriel Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Wales.

FILM: Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay UK Premiere Announced