Skip to content
The United Nations of Photography

The United Nations of Photography

The intention of our presence here is not to fulfill expectations. It is to promote questioning and debate. Both of which should be respectful and informed. Learning comes from listening not shouting. Our opinions may not be yours, and that is how it should be.

  • About
  • Books
  • ARCHIVE: What Does Photography Mean to Me?
  • The Photographers Archive
  • Contact

Tag: education

Opinions

If You Want To Travel Learn to Drive, Fly a Plane or Sail a Boat, If You Want to Be A Photographer Learn to Tell Stories…

Posted on 19/03/202319/03/2023 by gscott20122 comments on “If You Want To Travel Learn to Drive, Fly a Plane or Sail a Boat, If You Want to Be A Photographer Learn to Tell Stories…”
Continue reading "If You Want To Travel Learn to Drive, Fly a Plane or Sail a Boat, If You Want to Be A Photographer Learn to Tell Stories…"
Opinions

What Is The Future For Photographic Education?

Posted on 02/02/202305/02/2023 by gscott20124 comments on “What Is The Future For Photographic Education?”
Continue reading "What Is The Future For Photographic Education?"
Audio Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation, Episode 248: With Bill Shapiro ‘Websites’

Posted on 01/02/202325/01/2023 by gscott20127 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation, Episode 248: With Bill Shapiro ‘Websites’”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation, Episode 248: With Bill Shapiro ‘Websites’"
Opinions

Dogmatic Instamatic

Posted on 27/09/202227/09/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “Dogmatic Instamatic”
Continue reading "Dogmatic Instamatic"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 226: Plus Photographer Nicola Muirhead

Posted on 31/08/202231/08/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 226: Plus Photographer Nicola Muirhead”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 226: Plus Photographer Nicola Muirhead"
Opinions

It’s All In The Eyes

Posted on 29/08/202230/08/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “It’s All In The Eyes”
Continue reading "It’s All In The Eyes"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 225: Plus Photographer Guy Dickinson

Posted on 24/08/202219/08/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 225: Plus Photographer Guy Dickinson”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 225: Plus Photographer Guy Dickinson"
Opinions

The Truth? Can You Handle the Truth?

Posted on 19/08/202219/08/2022 by gscott20123 comments on “The Truth? Can You Handle the Truth?”
Continue reading "The Truth? Can You Handle the Truth?"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 224: Plus Photographer Sean Lotman

Posted on 17/08/202212/08/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 224: Plus Photographer Sean Lotman”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 224: Plus Photographer Sean Lotman"
Opinions

#BillJayDay: A Collection of Forgotten Articles and Writing…

Posted on 12/08/202212/08/2022 by gscott20124 comments on “#BillJayDay: A Collection of Forgotten Articles and Writing…”
Continue reading "#BillJayDay: A Collection of Forgotten Articles and Writing…"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 223: Plus Photographer Sodiq Adelakun

Posted on 10/08/202203/08/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 223: Plus Photographer Sodiq Adelakun”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 223: Plus Photographer Sodiq Adelakun"
Opinions

Three Cheers For The Outsiders!

Posted on 07/08/202207/08/2022 by gscott20122 comments on “Three Cheers For The Outsiders!”
Continue reading "Three Cheers For The Outsiders!"
Opinions

New Spaces, New Eyes…

Posted on 29/07/202229/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “New Spaces, New Eyes…”
Continue reading "New Spaces, New Eyes…"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 220: Plus: Photographer Neil Massey

Posted on 20/07/202214/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 220: Plus: Photographer Neil Massey”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 220: Plus: Photographer Neil Massey"
In Search of Bill Jay Podcast Opinions

PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 7, ‘The Photo Study Centre and The Teaching Begins’

Posted on 19/07/202219/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 7, ‘The Photo Study Centre and The Teaching Begins’”
Continue reading "PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 7, ‘The Photo Study Centre and The Teaching Begins’"
Opinions

There Is Nothing New in Photography!

Posted on 14/07/202214/07/2022 by gscott20126 comments on “There Is Nothing New in Photography!”
Continue reading "There Is Nothing New in Photography!"
Audio In Search of Bill Jay Podcast Opinions

PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 5, ‘1970 and The Beginning of Album’

Posted on 11/07/202214/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 5, ‘1970 and The Beginning of Album’”
Continue reading "PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 5, ‘1970 and The Beginning of Album’"
Opinions

Photography Should Be Fun!

Posted on 09/07/202210/07/2022 by gscott20123 comments on “Photography Should Be Fun!”
Continue reading "Photography Should Be Fun!"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 218: Plus Photographer Andrew Moore

Posted on 06/07/202204/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 218: Plus Photographer Andrew Moore”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 218: Plus Photographer Andrew Moore"
Opinions

You Don’t Need to Study Analogue Photography to Be a Photographer!

Posted on 04/07/202204/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “You Don’t Need to Study Analogue Photography to Be a Photographer!”
Continue reading "You Don’t Need to Study Analogue Photography to Be a Photographer!"
Opinions

Is There A Future For ‘Paid-For’ Photography in the 21st Century?

Posted on 03/07/202204/07/2022 by gscott20122 comments on “Is There A Future For ‘Paid-For’ Photography in the 21st Century?”
Continue reading "Is There A Future For ‘Paid-For’ Photography in the 21st Century?"
Opinions

TALK: ‘Shooting Into The Future and Missing’: What is Contemporary Photography?

Posted on 01/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “TALK: ‘Shooting Into The Future and Missing’: What is Contemporary Photography?”
Continue reading "TALK: ‘Shooting Into The Future and Missing’: What is Contemporary Photography?"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Conversation

NEW PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation Announced

Posted on 27/06/202228/06/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “NEW PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation Announced”
Continue reading "NEW PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation Announced"
Opinions

The Dyslexic Photographer

Posted on 26/06/202204/07/2022 by gscott20126 comments on “The Dyslexic Photographer”
Continue reading "The Dyslexic Photographer"
Audio Opinions

PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 4: ‘The Sixties End and The Future is Bright’

Posted on 23/06/202217/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 4: ‘The Sixties End and The Future is Bright’”
Continue reading "PODCAST: In Search of Bill Jay, Episode 4: ‘The Sixties End and The Future is Bright’"
Opinions

Where Is The Personality?

Posted on 26/04/2022 by gscott20127 comments on “Where Is The Personality?”
Continue reading "Where Is The Personality?"
Audio In Search of Bill Jay Podcast Opinions

PODCAST: In Search Of Bill Jay, Episode 1, ‘The Search Begins: It Was a Snap Shot Magazine’

Posted on 17/03/202217/07/2022 by gscott20125 comments on “PODCAST: In Search Of Bill Jay, Episode 1, ‘The Search Begins: It Was a Snap Shot Magazine’”
Continue reading "PODCAST: In Search Of Bill Jay, Episode 1, ‘The Search Begins: It Was a Snap Shot Magazine’"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 200 Special: Plus ‘A What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Super Edit

Posted on 02/03/202227/02/2022 by gscott20123 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 200 Special: Plus ‘A What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Super Edit”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 200 Special: Plus ‘A What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Super Edit"
Opinions

It’s Okay Not to Understand, But It’s Better to Communicate

Posted on 27/02/202227/02/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “It’s Okay Not to Understand, But It’s Better to Communicate”
Continue reading "It’s Okay Not to Understand, But It’s Better to Communicate"
Audio In Search of Bill Jay Podcast

PODCAST: Introducing ‘In Search of Bill Jay’

Posted on 22/02/202203/07/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: Introducing ‘In Search of Bill Jay’”
Continue reading "PODCAST: Introducing ‘In Search of Bill Jay’"
Audio In Search of Bill Jay Podcast Opinions

NEW PODCAST SERIES: In Search of Bill Jay

Posted on 21/02/2022 by gscott20121 comment on “NEW PODCAST SERIES: In Search of Bill Jay”
Continue reading "NEW PODCAST SERIES: In Search of Bill Jay"
Opinions

What Do You Need To Know To Teach Photography? Maybe Something You Have Not Considered…

Posted on 22/01/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “What Do You Need To Know To Teach Photography? Maybe Something You Have Not Considered…”
Continue reading "What Do You Need To Know To Teach Photography? Maybe Something You Have Not Considered…"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 195: Plus Photographer Ruth Lauer Manenti

Posted on 19/01/202213/01/2022 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 195: Plus Photographer Ruth Lauer Manenti”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 195: Plus Photographer Ruth Lauer Manenti"
Opinions

Do You Need Letters After Your Name to Be a Photographer? BA, MA , PHD and All The Rest…

Posted on 03/01/202204/01/2022 by gscott20126 comments on “Do You Need Letters After Your Name to Be a Photographer? BA, MA , PHD and All The Rest…”
Continue reading "Do You Need Letters After Your Name to Be a Photographer? BA, MA , PHD and All The Rest…"
Opinions

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Posted on 12/12/202112/12/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”
Continue reading "The Gift That Keeps on Giving"
Opinions

Where Is The Next Level? And Has Anybody Seen It?

Posted on 04/12/202105/12/2021 by gscott20123 comments on “Where Is The Next Level? And Has Anybody Seen It?”
Continue reading "Where Is The Next Level? And Has Anybody Seen It?"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 187: Plus Photographer Ilona Langbroek

Posted on 24/11/202119/11/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 187: Plus Photographer Ilona Langbroek”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 187: Plus Photographer Ilona Langbroek"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 185: Plus Photographer Richard Ansett

Posted on 10/11/202110/11/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 185: Plus Photographer Richard Ansett”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 185: Plus Photographer Richard Ansett"
Opinions

Is Anybody Listening? How to Get Your Photography Seen and Voice Heard

Posted on 23/10/202124/10/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “Is Anybody Listening? How to Get Your Photography Seen and Voice Heard”
Continue reading "Is Anybody Listening? How to Get Your Photography Seen and Voice Heard"
Opinions

How Can I Improve My Photography?

Posted on 01/10/202102/10/2021 by gscott20121 comment on “How Can I Improve My Photography?”
Continue reading "How Can I Improve My Photography?"
Audio Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 179: Plus Photographer Dan Burn-Forti

Posted on 29/09/202128/09/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 179: Plus Photographer Dan Burn-Forti”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 179: Plus Photographer Dan Burn-Forti"
Opinions

The Cost of Analogue

Posted on 25/09/202128/09/2021 by gscott201212 comments on “The Cost of Analogue”
Continue reading "The Cost of Analogue"
Opinions

Reading is the Foundation of Photography. Discuss.

Posted on 24/09/202128/09/2021 by gscott20122 comments on “Reading is the Foundation of Photography. Discuss.”
Continue reading "Reading is the Foundation of Photography. Discuss."
Opinions

Let’s Talk About Photo Book Design

Posted on 20/09/202128/09/2021 by gscott20121 comment on “Let’s Talk About Photo Book Design”
Continue reading "Let’s Talk About Photo Book Design"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 175: Plus Photographer Kristina Varaksina

Posted on 01/09/202126/08/2021 by gscott20122 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 175: Plus Photographer Kristina Varaksina”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 175: Plus Photographer Kristina Varaksina"
Opinions

Photographers and Self-Doubt: Let’s Talk…

Posted on 28/08/202128/08/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “Photographers and Self-Doubt: Let’s Talk…”
Continue reading "Photographers and Self-Doubt: Let’s Talk…"
Opinions

You May Be Surprised What You Can Learn From a Photographer…

Posted on 27/08/202127/08/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “You May Be Surprised What You Can Learn From a Photographer…”
Continue reading "You May Be Surprised What You Can Learn From a Photographer…"
Audio Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 174: Plus Photographer Claire Thomas

Posted on 25/08/202119/08/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 174: Plus Photographer Claire Thomas”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 174: Plus Photographer Claire Thomas"
Opinions

I Had A Dream or How to Judge Photographs…

Posted on 11/08/202111/08/2021 by gscott20121 comment on “I Had A Dream or How to Judge Photographs…”
Continue reading "I Had A Dream or How to Judge Photographs…"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 172: Plus Photographer Yukari Chikura

Posted on 11/08/202120/08/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 172: Plus Photographer Yukari Chikura”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 172: Plus Photographer Yukari Chikura"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 171: Plus Photographer Peter Fraser

Posted on 04/08/202131/07/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 171: Plus Photographer Peter Fraser”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 171: Plus Photographer Peter Fraser"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 169: Plus Photographer Frances Scott

Posted on 21/07/202121/07/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 169: Plus Photographer Frances Scott”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 169: Plus Photographer Frances Scott"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 168: Plus Photographer Tadas Kazakevičius

Posted on 14/07/202109/07/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 168: Plus Photographer Tadas Kazakevičius”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 168: Plus Photographer Tadas Kazakevičius"
Opinions

The Good, the Bad and the Cappuccino: Getting Commissioned Explained

Posted on 10/07/202118/07/2021 by gscott20121 comment on “The Good, the Bad and the Cappuccino: Getting Commissioned Explained”
Continue reading "The Good, the Bad and the Cappuccino: Getting Commissioned Explained"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 167: Plus Photographer Simon Roberts

Posted on 07/07/202109/07/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 167: Plus Photographer Simon Roberts”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 167: Plus Photographer Simon Roberts"
Opinions

Speak Up and Speak Out, If You Want to be Heard!

Posted on 02/07/202107/07/2021 by gscott20121 comment on “Speak Up and Speak Out, If You Want to be Heard!”
Continue reading "Speak Up and Speak Out, If You Want to be Heard!"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 166: Plus Photographer Fabio Ponzio

Posted on 30/06/202126/06/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 166: Plus Photographer Fabio Ponzio”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 166: Plus Photographer Fabio Ponzio"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 165: Plus Photographer Harry Borden

Posted on 23/06/202122/06/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 165: Plus Photographer Harry Borden”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 165: Plus Photographer Harry Borden"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 164: Plus Photographer Jason Langer

Posted on 16/06/202112/06/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 164: Plus Photographer Jason Langer”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 164: Plus Photographer Jason Langer"
Opinions

The Secret to Portrait Photography? Talking!

Posted on 06/06/202106/06/2021 by gscott20123 comments on “The Secret to Portrait Photography? Talking!”
Continue reading "The Secret to Portrait Photography? Talking!"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 161: Plus Photographer Jeremy Nicholl

Posted on 26/05/202122/05/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 161: Plus Photographer Jeremy Nicholl”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 161: Plus Photographer Jeremy Nicholl"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 154: Photographer Rachael Wright

Posted on 07/04/202107/04/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 154: Photographer Rachael Wright”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 154: Photographer Rachael Wright"
Opinions

The Photographers Manifesto

Posted on 28/03/202128/03/2021 by gscott20125 comments on “The Photographers Manifesto”
Continue reading "The Photographers Manifesto"
Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 152: Photographer Mona Kuhn

Posted on 24/03/202119/03/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 152: Photographer Mona Kuhn”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 152: Photographer Mona Kuhn"
Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 151: Photographer Melissa O’Shaughnessy

Posted on 17/03/202117/03/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 151: Photographer Melissa O’Shaughnessy”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 151: Photographer Melissa O’Shaughnessy"
Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 150: Photographer Gary Calton

Posted on 10/03/202105/03/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 150: Photographer Gary Calton”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 150: Photographer Gary Calton"
Opinions

Thoughts on Gregory Crewdson…

Posted on 21/02/202122/02/2021 by gscott20123 comments on “Thoughts on Gregory Crewdson…”
Continue reading "Thoughts on Gregory Crewdson…"
Opinions

Who You Meet Makes Who You Are!

Posted on 18/02/202118/02/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “Who You Meet Makes Who You Are!”
Continue reading "Who You Meet Makes Who You Are!"
Icons of Photography Opinions

Icons of Photography: Tim Page

Posted on 04/02/202104/02/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “Icons of Photography: Tim Page”
Continue reading "Icons of Photography: Tim Page"
Opinions

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 145: Plus Photographer Mark Klett

Posted on 03/02/202129/01/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 145: Plus Photographer Mark Klett”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 145: Plus Photographer Mark Klett"
Icons of Photography Opinions

Icons of Photography: Bob Richardson

Posted on 01/02/202101/02/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “Icons of Photography: Bob Richardson”
Continue reading "Icons of Photography: Bob Richardson"
Opinions

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 141: Plus Photographer Buku Sarkar

Posted on 06/01/202131/12/2020 by gscott20120 comments on “PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 141: Plus Photographer Buku Sarkar”
Continue reading "PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 141: Plus Photographer Buku Sarkar"
Opinions

Do You Want To Be A Photography Teacher?

Posted on 08/12/2020 by gscott20120 comments on “Do You Want To Be A Photography Teacher?”
Continue reading "Do You Want To Be A Photography Teacher?"
Opinions

ON SALE: What Does Photography Mean to You?

Posted on 06/11/202009/11/2020 by gscott20123 comments on “ON SALE: What Does Photography Mean to You?”
Continue reading "ON SALE: What Does Photography Mean to You?"