It’s me! In the final episode of View Finders, I explain why the show is ending and the most valuable lesson I’ve learned along the way.

Thanks to all of my guests and to you, the listeners who have downloaded the show over 30,000 times in over 120 countries around the world. The biggest thanks goes to my wife and daughter who have supported me on this venture over the last 3 years.

Whoever and wherever you are, I hope you find peace with the universe…

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Jodi Cobb is a pioneering photojournalist based in Washington, D.C. As a staff and freelance photographer with National Geographic for more than three decades, Jodi photographed over thirty stories and developed an international following for her visually powerful work. Jodi was the first woman named White House Photographer of the Year and one of her photographs is on the Voyager Spacecraft, out in the universe forever.

Jodi learned to communicate through cultural and language barriers as a child and these skills have served her well in her career as she has penetrated an array of closed worlds. Jodi was one of the first western photographers allowed to enter China in the late 1970s, she explored the hidden world of the women of Saudi Arabia in the late 1980s and her powerful piece on modern slavery exposed the brutal world of human trafficking in 2003.

This is an insightful and moving conversation with one of the pioneering women of photography who brings a rare blend experience, wisdom, compassion and expertise to the table. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the fantastic Jodi Cobb.

Show Notes

Follow this week’s guest at the following links: 

Website - https://www.jodicobb.com/index

Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jodicobbphoto/ 

Jodi’s Book, Geisha - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jodi-Cobb-Buruma-Author-Geisha/dp/B01DHNFTOI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MA65U9F512J7&keywords=jodi+cobb&qid=1698407824&sprefix=jodi+cobb%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1 

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Additional show links

Double Exposure:

Autumn Leaves on the Voyager Spacecraft - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photo-of-the-day/media-spotlight/autumn-leaves-west-virginia

Geisha Lips - https://www.jodicobb.com/portfolio/G00002GbAqpURBhA/I00000Jt8xlNc_Zk 

Chris Floyd is a celebrity portrait photographer based in London who has photographed Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Brian Wilson, Oasis, Bryan Ferry, Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, Lewis Hamilton, Dr Dre, The White Stripes, Oliver Reed, Yoko Ono and countless more household names in his career. Chris has also worked with clients including Apple, Avis, British Airways, Glenfiddich, Philips, Sony, The National Lottery and Virgin Radio.

In 2022 he published his first book, ‘NOT JUST PICTURES’ that tells the stories behind some of his favourite pictures.

Our conversation covers how a photograph of The Beatles by David Bailey captured Chris' interest in photography and goes full-circle to Chris' experiences photographing both Paul McCartney and David Bailey.

This is a unique insight into the mind of one of Britain's most prolific and respected portrait photographers, revealing the ups and downs of an incredible career behind the camera. Here's my conversation with Chis Floyd...

Show Notes:

Follow Chris at the following links: 

Website - https://www.chrisfloyd.com 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisfloyd/ 

Chris' Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Just-Pictures-Floyd/dp/190952686X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3O6QDUCVX9PVX&keywords=not+just+pictures+chris+floyd&qid=1698316105&sprefix=not+just+pictures%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

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Additional show links

Ethan Russell - https://shop.ethanrussell.com/

Sophie Kietzmann is a Fashion and Beauty Photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. Through her work, Sophie fills the gaps of visual representation of the diversity within our society, giving individuals and marginalized social groups non-tokenistic and ethical material for self-recognition and true equality. Sophie is truly a barrier-breaking photographer who is doing important and visually striking work.

Our conversation touches on Sophie's photographic origins, her journey working as an assistant in New York City, how she broke out on her own and what it's like to work on a big, New York fashion campaign from pitch to shoot.

We also talk about Sophie's work as a coach to the phtogoraphers as well as discussing the importance of visual representation for marginalised groups. It's fascinating conversation with a fantastic, knowledgable photographer who is pushing boundaries within the global fashion industry.

Show notes:

Follow this week’s guest at the following links: 

Website - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com 

Coaching - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com/coaching 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiekietzmann/

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Additional show links

Double Exposure:

Jeyza Gary - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com/jeyza-2

Jesi and Io - https://www.sophiekietzmann.com/jesi-and-io

Other links:

Henri Cartier-Bresson - https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/henri-cartier-bresson/ 

Jessie Dittmar - https://jessedittmar.com/Overview/thumbs 

Milk Studios - https://milkstudios.com 

Petra Collins - https://petra-collins.com/

Adam Lawrence is a fantastic portrait photographer based In London who made his name in the britpop / cool Britannia era of 1990’s  Britain. More recently, he’s become a specialist in composite group photographs. These are the kind of images that promote a new tv show where each cast member is photographed individually and put together into one seamless group shot and placed in an environment they may never have stood in in real life. Adam has worked with show including Geordie Shore, The Inbetweenres, Coastguard, The Fast Show, The Windsors, Derry Girls, Inside the Ambulance and many more for clients like BBC, Chanel 4, Endemol and The Radio Times.

This is highly skilled, technical work for big clients but Adam is able to install the images with such life and personality which is a testament to his experience as a 1-to-1 portrait photographer. I hope you enjoy this insight into the world of a creative, technical and brilliant photographer who, after decades in the business, is working at the top of his game. Here’s my conversation with Adam Lawrence…

Show Notes

Follow this week’s guest at the following links:

Website - https://www.adamlawrence.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adamlawrencephotographer/

Behind the scenes video - https://www.karenthomasphotography.com/projects/videos/ktp-behind-the-scenes-2018/

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Additional show links

Double Exposure:

Lily Ebert - https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPTvnotyTo/

Adam’s 5 Friends in the Sea - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=6pjgpg1fza0d2yvbmc3wavd15ce3vs

Other links:

Coastguard Composite -https://www.instagram.com/p/CuH_G6eNBJO/?img_index=1

24 Hours in Custody - https://www.adamlawrence.com/entertainment?itemId=hmkzmeywtg0o6qwy65epoxiw8l602y

Carl Cox - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=xhdnaezag19vr3wvc2xx5roedylyn0

DJ - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=lad6j3octczqh69d4ek7badt77kr6u

Lock Stock - https://www.adamlawrence.com/archive?itemId=thx1hj8zqvwz9pbmv0mu59me6z0319

David La Chapelle -

Karen Thomas is a food photographer and director based in London who has been shooting professionally for over 20 years. Karen’s Client’s include Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Cost, McDonalds, Lidl, and many more household names. Karen was selected as one of Shutterturf's top food photographers in London , has been featured on the BBC Good Food podcast and was named as a Hasselblad Heroine in 2022. 

Our conversation traces Karen’s journey from photography being a shared hobby with her dad, through to studying photography at college and uni , what she learned in 4 years as an assistant, we take a deep dive into what it’s like on a real shooting much much more. 

Karen holds nothing back and if you’re interested in food photography, advertising or commercial photography in general there’s so much to take away from this episode. Here’s my conversation with Karen Thomas…

Hey guys! Just a wee update about the future of the show.

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Darren Gentle is a landscape photographer from Sydney, Australia.  Darren’s beautiful work has gained a lot of recognition in the last few years including being named in the Top 25 Landscape Photographers of 2022 by Capture Landscapes and Silver Medal in the 2022 Fine Art Photography Awards , his work has been published in Australian Photogrpahy Magazine and on the Canon Australia Website. 

Darren only got in to photogrpahy in the last few years when he got a camera for Father’s Day and he found inspiration in his garden and at his favourite beaches.

Our conversation covers the unique macro photogrpahy setup Darren has in his garden, how he got into seascapes, his obsession with Intimate Landscapes and much more. You’re going to meet a passionate, down-to-earth photographer with a wonderful eye, some great insights and a big future. Here’s my conversation with Darren Gentle…

Show Notes

Follow this week’s guest at the following links: 

Website - https://darrengentlephotography.com 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gentlescapes/?hl=en 

Connect with View Finders here:

Episodes - www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast 

Instagram - www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast 

Bookshop - https://viewfinderslive.com/bookshop

Coaching - https://viewfinderslive.com/coaching

View Finders Live Events - https://viewfinderslive.com/events 

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Connect with me at:

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Additional show links

Double Exposure:

Log Swirls - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/intimate-landscapes?itemId=ckkntsb4wxbq694nxgezivs5dulwi5 

Wave Perfection - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/ocean?itemId=9adyq7kphyeyxhr1rbdf2eet9eqrsd 

Other links:

Erosion - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/intimate-landscapes?itemId=lz2rpmin2eukhofxyyhyzem64fhocf 

Mountains (same location as Erosion, 1 year later) - https://darrengentlephotography.com/work/intimate-landscapes?itemId=7oi9ob4s70hkdk09izle13t2anhsl6 

Waiting -