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"To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It's a way of life." Henri Cartier-Bresson. Whatever your level of engagement with photography The Photographic Life Podcast explains the realities of working with and learning about the medium. Each week photographer, writer, lecturer, filmmaker, and BBC Radio contributor Dr. Grant Scott reflects on news, discussions, themes and i... more

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In episode 448 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things, that impact on the everyday engagement, we all have with photography. Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such ... more

In this week’s episode photographer, Alex Majoli takes on our ‘Proust Photo Quiz’… The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour ... more

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In episode 446 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things, that impact on the everyday engagement, we all have with photography. Mentioned in this episode: www.youtube.com/@AlecSothYouTube Dr.Grant Scott After fifte... more

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In episode 445 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things, that impact the everyday engagement we all have, with photography. Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as ... more

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Alex Majoli
Photographer, Magnum Photos member, born in Ravenna, Italy
Magnum Photos
Episode: A Photographic Life-447: 'The Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer Alex Majoli
Marc Asnin
Photographer and editor of Act One, A Century in the Making
Marc Asnin Studio
Episode: A Photographic Lif-444: Special Conversation with Marc Asnin 'Photography In The 21st Century'
Marketa Luskacova
Photographer (guest contributor)
Episode: A Photographic Life-433 'Marketa Luskacova, Kristina Varaksina, Guy Martin, Greg Marinovich and Julia Fullerton-Batten
Ragnar Axelsson
Iconic photographer documenting Arctic life for decades
Independent photographer/filmmaker
Episode: A Photographic Life-432: Ragnar Axelsson, Sebastian Meyer, Sirkka Konttinen, Mimi Plumb & Mona Kuhn
Sebastian Meyer
Photojournalist and filmmaker, author of Under Every Yard of Sky
Self-employed / photographer
Episode: A Photographic Life-432: Ragnar Axelsson, Sebastian Meyer, Sirkka Konttinen, Mimi Plumb & Mona Kuhn
Sirkka Lisa Konttinen
Photographer known for intimate documentary narratives
Independent photographer
Episode: A Photographic Life-432: Ragnar Axelsson, Sebastian Meyer, Sirkka Konttinen, Mimi Plumb & Mona Kuhn
Mimi Plumb
Photographer with emphasis on human stories within black-and-white photography
Independent photographer
Episode: A Photographic Life-432: Ragnar Axelsson, Sebastian Meyer, Sirkka Konttinen, Mimi Plumb & Mona Kuhn
Mona Kuhn
Photographer exploring the nude and human presence in imagery
Independent photographer
Episode: A Photographic Life-432: Ragnar Axelsson, Sebastian Meyer, Sirkka Konttinen, Mimi Plumb & Mona Kuhn
Art Streiber
Photographer
Hollywood/United States
Episode: A Photographic Life-431 'Art Streiber, Clare Strand, Elliott Landy, Elinor Carucci, Erwin Olaf & Mark Neville

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Grant Scott
Host of the show; photographer, writer, lecturer and curator with a focus on photography culture, ethics and history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • QUOTE sally mann

    … UNTIL You paint like a Vermeer, don’t start flinging paint like Pollock. And i’m sticking with it. LEARN YOUR CRAFT. You learn it like you learned typing ( or we should have) or baking a soufflé or driving a backhoe. It’s not everything, of course; the poet Charles Wright summed it up this way: “pure technique is the spiders web without the spider – it glitters and catchers, but doesn’t kill.“ Your technique will be invisible. If your art is good enough, if it kills. If it doesn’t, if it’s all... more

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    5
    Rdswinford
    United Statesa year ago
  • Agh

    Was good until it decided to delve into culture wars that had nothing to do with taking photos, but more relating to some doco nobody cares about. With the biggest reach to make it about culture wars. The evidence for the doco being about culture wars seems as paper thing as the doco being legit.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    darkopiate
    Australiaa year ago
  • Time well spent!

    A great podcast featuring interesting subjects in response to the current photography world. Great regular discussions with Bill Shapiro and Fiona Hayes that are always informative and productive. However, Grant I’d love to see comprehensive show notes with relevant links to things mentioned during the show though, then the podcast would get 5 stars from me!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sinetone
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Bravo!

    Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djones501
    United States2 years ago
  • The best photography podcast out there. Period.

    There is minimal gear discussion; the content is centered on what photography means to individual photographers and discussions on the industry as a whole. Here, guest photographers and commentators discuss topics historic and current, and everything in between. Excellent information on do’s and don’ts of portfolio compilation and industry secrets from those in the know. Grant’s continuing series with Bill Shapiro are especially informative to the aspiring photographer wanting to get their work ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TsTraveler
    United States3 years ago

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The format is viewed as concise and insightful, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and context.
Listeners praise the show for deep, thoughtful conversations that move beyond gear and technique.
Some critique occasional focus on culture-war topics and requests for richer show notes with links.
Fans appreciate the breadth of guests and the balance between history, ethics, and contemporary practice.

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A Photographic Lif-444: Special Conversation with Marc Asnin 'Photography In The 21st Century'
Q: How did the inclusion of scholars change the project?
Scholars provided contextual essays that frame the images historically, helping audiences—students and the general public—understand the broader social and political moments behind the photographs.
A Photographic Lif-444: Special Conversation with Marc Asnin 'Photography In The 21st Century'
Q: What was the brief given to photographers for Act One?
Photographers were asked to contribute work that reflects their personal lens on the last 25 years, with an emphasis on diverse voices and contexts, accompanied by scholarly essays to provide historical grounding.
A Photographic Life-429: 'The Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer Emily Garthwaite
Q: What was your experience of school?
Emily describes a creative school environment, early encouragement from her father, and being pushed into activities like astronomy and sports, which helped shape her curiosity and independence.
A Photographic Life, Episode 424: The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer, Artist and Filmmaker Roger Ballen
Q: What living person do you most admire?
He declines traditional celebrity admiration, preferring to be moved by ordinary people over famous names.
A Photographic Life, Episode 424: The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer, Artist and Filmmaker Roger Ballen
Q: What do you value most in friends?
Loyalty stands out; true friends are few and reliable, especially as one ages.

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What is A Photographic Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A thoughtful, interview-driven series focused on photography as a life and discipline, with conversations that center on memory, ethics, history, and the philosophy of image-making. Episodes commonly feature prominent documentary and fine-art photographers, educators, and editors sharing personal origins, work processes, and reflections on the medium's role in society. The host guides nuanced discussions that connect craft to broader cultural and ethical questions, often highlighting memory, representation, and the politics of photography without turning to gear or technique talk. A standout aspect is the steady emphasis on storytelling, context, and the photographer's relationship to image-making, making it a dependable resource for aspi... more

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1. Alex Majoli
2. Marc Asnin
3. Marketa Luskacova
4. Ragnar Axelsson
5. Sebastian Meyer
6. Sirkka Lisa Konttinen
7. Mimi Plumb
8. Mona Kuhn

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