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Tales, techniques, tricks and tantrums from one of the UK’s top portrait photographers. Never just about photography but always about things that excite - or annoy - me as a full-time professional photographer, from histograms to history, from apertures to apathy, or motivation to megapixels. Essentially, anything and everything about the art, creativity and business of portrait photography. With some off-the-wall interviews thrown in for good measure!
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Saturday Apr 16, 2022
EP122 Fireworks and Finding Freedom In The Studio
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
It's late and I'm driving back from a beautiful spring wedding, shot in uncharacteristic April sunshine. I am, to put it mildly, hot and tired. in spite of this, I thought it would be an idea to record a quick podcast on my way home, so here it is - various musings on finding freedom in the studio and the joy of using the Z9 as a wedding photographer. Oh, and I got to photograph some fireworks which is always a lot of fun!
During this episode, I mention the workshops we've introduced here at our studio. Details of these can be found here on our website.
Enjoy!
Cheers
P.
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Friday Nov 05, 2021
EP114 On Why The Studio Is NOT A Dull White Box
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
When I first set out in this crazy, camera-carrying career, I had mixed views about working in the studio - I much preferred being outside in natural light with the environment as my backdrop. Over the years, that changed as I realised much of my cynicism was partly because I didn't understand it and partly because many of those who had taught me didn't excite me.
Now? Well, now I think of studio portrait photography as some of the finest, most inspiring imagery you can imagine.
In this podcast, I try to explain why.
Enjoy!
Cheers
P.
If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, where there are articles and videos about this beautiful industry.
PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think!
If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.
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Monday Mar 23, 2020
Ep.72 Staying Positive In These Weird Times
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Well, in just one week things have changed incredibly rapidly! But we're stocked up, we have each other and we are staying positive. Together we can get through this thing.
So, for a while at least, the podcast will be shorter and (hopefully) more frequent. That way I might just be able to keep up with the latest news!
Stay safe and be kind to yourself. Oh, and be kind to others too.
If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography where there are articles and videos about this wonderful industry.
PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think!
If there are any topics you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would simply like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Ep.71 First And Foremost, First Impressions
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
During a conversation the other day, a visiting photographer to the studio passed a comment about the frames he displayed in the entrance to his own studio. This one, short, passing comment, led me to the obvious observation that first impressions count. And, importantly, you cannot have a second go at it.
But everyone knows that right? Of course. So I thought I'd take a walk through our studio here to see if we live up to that very same ideal that I so often advise others.
Listen to the podcast to see if our clients' initial impact when arriving at the studio is everything I think it should be!
During the podcast I mention the one-on-one workshops we run here at our studio, right in the heart of our little village. More details can be found at https://www.paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk/photography-workshops/
Enjoy!
If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography where there are articles and videos about this wonderful industry.
PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think!
If there are any topics you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would simply like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Ep.66 It’s January And It’s A Studio Revamp
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
We are already 2% of the way through 2020. 0.02 of 2020. Go figure.
I've used that time so far to grab tools, some wood and to hack away at our studio - goodness knows it (and me) needed it. It's a long time since I've drawn up engineering drawings and I am, honestly, loving every second.
Oh, and I've been creating pictures too. So you didn't need to worry that I had retired the cameras. They're just having a breather.
Enjoy!
If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography where there are articles and videos about this wonderful industry. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, PodBean and Spotify.
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If there are any topics you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would simply like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Ep.39 - Interview With David Calvert
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
In this episode, it is my great pleasure to interview renowned photographer David Calvert FMPA FBIPP who is not only a wonderful photographer, but a true gentleman in the industry as well!
The conversation talks about his passion for portraits, how he first became a photographer, his aversion to debt (he learned that the hard way) and how he came to photograph a family's pet dog that had already ceased to be. There are many useful nuggets in here - about anxiety, running a photography business and how getting qualified can help negate your insecurities.
During the interview he mentions a couple of photographers - notably David Bailey and Patrick Lichfield - and refer's to Lichfield's book The Most Beautiful Women which was published back in 1981. If you're curious, you can buy a secondhand copy of the book for just a few pounds on Amazon UK.
If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography where there are articles and videos about this wonderful industry. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, PodBean and Spotify.
PLEASE also head over to iTunes and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think!
If there are any topics you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would simply like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk
Enjoy!
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Ep.33 Interview with Katy Walsh, Red Fox Studios
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
This podcast is an interview with Katy Walsh, photographer, owner of Red Fox Studios in Henley and the founder of a new venture: We Are Curious Photography Workshops. Katy is lovely and we talk about her background, how she founded the studio and what she's hoping will come from the new workshops.
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If there are any topics you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would simply like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact us at info@masteringportraitphotography.com.
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Ep.18 On Whether You Need A Studio
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
It's a question we're often asked: "Do you need a studio to succeed [in portrait photography]?" I am not sure there is one, single, satisfactory answer to that question but, well, you know I have to try. In this podcast I describe the setup we have here, the setup we used to have (a converted garage) and, prior to that, how I survived without a studio at all. Do you need one? Have a listen and see if you agree with me.