In this episode of PhotoWalk Talk, hosts Martin and Sandeep welcome professional photographer Paula Smith. They discuss Paula's journey into photography, her experiences as a freelance photographer for 18 years, and the challenges she faces in the evolving photography industry. The conversation touches on the impact of COVID-19 and AI on professional photography, as well as Paula's passion for personal photography, particularly film. They also explore her travel experiences, especially in Japan, and the beauty of capturing moments through photography. In this conversation, the speakers delve into their experiences with photography, particularly focusing on photo walks, the dynamics of participation, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces for photographers. They discuss the challenges faced by female photographers in male-dominated environments and explore innovative features in photography communities that encourage engagement. The conversation also highlights upcoming events, the evolution of photography gear, and offers valuable advice for aspiring photographers navigating the industry.

Martin is quiet for a lot of this episode due to technical problems (he probably won't be missed though)

Paula Smith website: https://www.paulasmith.co.uk

Instagram: @paulasmithphoto

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In this episode of Photo Walk Talk, hosts Martin Smith and Sandeep welcome photographer Yant Martin-Keyte, who shares his journey in photography, the creation of the PhotozineCollective, and the challenges and joys of making zines. They discuss the importance of community in photography, the editing process, and provide valuable advice for aspiring zine makers. The conversation also touches on the significance of photo walks and upcoming events in the photography community.

Collective website: Photo Zine collective

Minizine link https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/2024/11/11/mini-zines-a-blog-post-by-dave/

Opaque purchase https://ko-fi.com/s/f2b8a862c9

Yant's zines https://www.getymk.com/shop

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Summary

In this episode of the Photo Talk podcast, hosts Martin and Sandeep discuss their recent photography adventures, including photo walks, equipment insights, and the challenges of film development. They share experiences from their latest photo walk along the canals of London, the importance of community engagement in photography, and the excitement of exploring new camera equipment. The conversation also touches on the intricacies of film development and scanning, as well as the search for the perfect digital compact camera. Additionally, they highlight upcoming photo walks and events, and introduce a discussion on zines and future episodes.

Takeaways

• Sandeep reflects on the importance of carrying both digital and film cameras during outings.
• Conversations sparked by photography can lead to meaningful connections.
• Martin successfully relaunched PhotoWalk.me with new features and positive feedback.
• The hosts emphasize the need to know your route when organizing photo walks.
• Film development can be a backlog issue for photographers who shoot infrequently.
• Exploring digital compact cameras can enhance street photography experiences.
• The hosts discuss the value of community in photography and photo walks.
• Sandeep shares his loyalty to specific film development labs.
• The excitement of receiving developed film can lead to unexpected surprises in photography.
• Future episodes will focus on zines and the art of photo books.

Opaque Zine: https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/

See the What's New Page for the latest updates to photowalk.me https://www.photowalk.me/whats-new

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In this episode Martin and Sandeep speak to their first guest Anil Mistry.

We talk about photowalks (obviously), Anil's career in photography, the announced Fuji Half Frame digital camera and the release of the redesigned photowalk.me

https://www.photowalk.me

Find Anil at the links below:

https://www.anilmistryphoto.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anilmistryphoto/

https://www.instagram.com/anilmistryshots/

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In this first episode Martin and Sandeep introduce themselves, explain what the podcast is about and talk about photowalks.

https://www.photowalk.me

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