For episode 8 of the podcast, I spoke with UK based photographer Hannah Cassidy about her long term project documenting The Wirral.

In addition to discussing her New Brighton work, we talk about her photography background, shooting style, inspirations and motivation, travel, ethics on the street, advice for emerging female street photographers and much more.

You can follow Hannah on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/hannahcassidycreative/

and visit her website
https://www.hannahcassidy.uk/

I hope you enjoy the show.

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For episode 7 of the podcast I spoke to UK based street photographer and Fotospeed technical manager Tim Jones.

During the conversation we talk about Tim's time studying photography at university and how his style of street work was sometimes at odds with the teachings of traditional photography. We talk about his love of Japanese street photographers  including the founders of Provoke magazine. We also discuss his use of etching techniques to make his prints, his fast moving shooting style, his recently released book "It's Not Me You Dream Of", his passion for collecting photography books and much more.

You can follow Tim on instagram

https://www.timjonesonline.art/

and buy a copy of his book through his website

https://www.instagram.com/tim_jones_1402/

check out the Fotospeed YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@FotospeedUK

Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy the episode. 

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For episode 6 of the podcast I spoke to UK based street photographer Tim Jamieson.

During the show we discuss Tim' s love of travelling and using street photography to explore different countries and their cultures. We talk about Tim's approach to shooting street including his use of colour and abstraction to tell a story and how he likes to build images using multiple layers. We talk about Tim's YouTube channel, and how he finds combining photography with hosting a YouTube channel. We also get his views on AI, collecting photography books, his ambitions going forward and much more.

You can follow and support Tim's work on Instagram, YouTube and visit his website via the links below where you can also buy his recently released ebook about his trip to Morocco.

https://timjamieson.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/@timjamiesonphotos

https://www.instagram.com/tim.d.jamieson/

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In episode 5 of the podcast I spoke to UK based street photographer and graphic designer Tom Collins. Tom lives in Wales where he shoots most of his street photography around Barry Island as well as Cardiff and Swansea.

During the show we delve into Tom's graphic design experience and if he has found  these skills transferable to the genre of street photography and also his background in music. We talk about his approach to photographing on the street and which photographer's have influenced and inspired him and helped to shape his work into the style it is today. We discuss his favourite locations to photograph and where he would like to shoot in the future, his plans to publish a book, how he see's his photography developing in the future and much more.

You can visit Tom's website at
https://tcols.design/

and also follow him on social media
https://www.instagram.com/tcols/

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the show.

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For this episode of the podcast, I spoke to UK based street photographer and filmmaker Michael Gilroy.

During the episode we talk about Michael's start in street photography in 2020 as a mental and physical release from the pandemic. He explains his reason's for only shooting black and white and where he draws his inspiration for monochromatic photography. We also explore his use of different perspectives and angles when making street pictures and how he portrays different emotions from his subjects.

Michael also has experience of filmmaking having made two award winning short films and we delve into the process of making a film from concept to completion.  We also discuss his photographic heroes and  inspirations, different approaches to making images on the street, his future ambitions as a photographer and much more.

Thank you for listening.

You can view Michael's work on social media and through his website where you can also buy signed prints.

Michael's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/michaelgilroyphotography/

Michael's website
https://www.michaelgilroyphotography.com/

Michael's films

Dance for Eternity
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Eternity-Michael-Gilroy-Melcion/dp/B01MR95EFJ

Lines in the Sand
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lines-Richardson-Michael-Gilroy-Kerensa/dp/B01MUE1QMF

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For the third episode of the podcast, I spoke with French street and documentary photographer Valerie Jardin.

We cover Valerie's transition from a commercial photographer into a full time street photographer, educator and workshop leader. We also discuss the ethics and legalities of street photography, including what it means to respect the subject. We talk about the importance of personal projects for street photographers and how to get started on a personal project, the value of telling a story through multiple images, Valerie's experiences of publishing, social media, advice for new street photographer's and much more.

You can view Valerie’s work on social media and through her website where you can also find more information on Valerie's workshops and also buy books and prints.
 
Valerie’s website
https://valeriejardinphotography.com/
and you can follow her work on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/valeriejardin/

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For the second episode of the podcast, I chat with Paris based street and documentary photographer Valentine de Villemeur.

We talk about Valentine's love of film photography and the darkroom printing process and about her time studying at the Speos Photography School in Paris. We also discuss her experiences of shooting in different cities across Europe and whether the long history of street photography in Paris makes it the most challenging city to photograph. We also cover her experiences of exhibiting her work in exhibitions and if competitions are still a valuable way to get feedback on your work. We also talk influences, the impact of imposter syndrome, publishing, advice for new street photographer's and much more.

You can catch up with Valentine and view her work on social media and through her website where she also has prints for sale.

Valentine's Website
https://www.valentinedevillemeur.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/valentinedevillemeur/
Photo Country Podcast episode
https://www.photocountry.co/posts/ep-26-valentine-de-villemeur-stories-from-daily-life

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For the very first episode of the Street Side Podcast, I chat with coastal street and documentary photographer Dan Baker.

Dan lives and photographs in Cleethorpes, a small traditional seaside town on the east coast of England in the UK.

We talk all things street photography, such as Dan's photographic education at college,  including his film and darkroom printing experience and where he see's the future of film photography. We also talk about his love of Leica cameras and eventual transition from film to the digital M rangefinder system. We discuss his differing approach when photographing in colour as opposed to black and white, his experiences of publishing, the potential impact of AI, if Instagram is still a positive influence on photography, working through creative ruts and much more.

You can follows Dan’s work on social media and through his website where you can also buy prints and books.

Follow Dan on Instagram
 https://www.instagram.com/danbaker88/
Check out his website.
https://danbaker.me/

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