A Small Voice: Conversations with photographers and filmmakers
Ben SmithFortnightly in-depth interviews featuring a diverse range of talented, innovative, world-class photographers from established, award-winning and internationally exhibited stars to young and emerging talents discussing their lives, work and process with fellow photographer, Ben Smith. The most recent 50 episodes are on this free feed, 200+ more are in the archive! TO ACCESS THE FULL ARCHIVE OF PAST... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 212 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsVisual Arts | |||
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Henri Kisielewski is a self-taught photographer whose work is concerned with the porous boundary between fact and fiction in documentary media.
His practice has been recognised and supported by several grants and awards, and he has exhibited in grou... more
Richard Young is a photographer who was once known as the “king of the paparazzi”.
His portfolio is a who’s who of some of the biggest stars in film, music, stage and popular culture from the past fifty years. From gatecrashing Elizabeth Taylor’s pa... more
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is a Dutch photojournalist, filmmaker, podcast host and educator who has been creating and sharing stories for almost two decades. She is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands and is a contributing photographer to VII Foundation. Ilvy i... more
Jon McCormack is - as plainly stated on his Linked-In profile - a Photographer, Nerd, Educator and Conservationist
His photographic work is deeply informed by his upbringing in the stark, untamed landscapes of the Australian Outback, where early lif... more
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This is hands down the best photography podcast out there. Ben Smith chats with a diverse mix of amazing photographers, blending sympathetic questioning with his very British humour.
Apple Podcasts5JD tog
United Kingdom5 months ago - Hugely informative
Ben has built up an important collection of chats and discussions with a huge range of photographers. This is a massively important resource and a really good listen. The podcast has introduced me to lots of photographers I’d never heard of - TIP: Don’t just listen to episodes featuring the photographers you know. There’s gold here so make sure you did for it :)
Apple Podcasts5Nath_74United Kingdom7 months ago - Untitled
A really amazing podcast with interesting guests. I just wish Ben would let the guests finish their sentences and pause for a second. It feels like he’s getting a bit ahead of the conversation and cuts off the guests sometimes. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5АннаМаленкова
Russia10 months ago - Insightful
Ben Smith’s podcast is one of the best on photography. I especially like that he focuses on the photographer rather than foolishly trying to make it a conversation between two equals. Two pet peeves: first, he is at times too intimidated by the photographers to push back or probe further when necessary (Ian Barry’s offensive comments re sexual harassment, Chris Anderson’s perennial evasiveness about his post-processing, etc). Second, he doesn’t own up to it in subsequent episodes after listeners... more
Apple Podcasts5Drawgrlfan
United States2 years ago - I’m glad.
That the millionth episode didn’t have any yucky girls on it!
Apple Podcasts5bigbabygeniusUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #60 | United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Canada/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Germany/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Australia/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #217 |  Italy/Arts/Visual Arts |
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In-depth, long-form conversations with world-class photographers and filmmakers, spanning career retrospectives, documentary storytelling, and the evolving ethics and technology of image-making. Episodes frequently explore how craft intersects with culture, memory, and social issues—from celebrity and photojournalism to museum leadership, conservation, and the shifting media landscape shaped by AI, streaming, and digital archives. Listeners are likely drawn to intimate narratives, practical career lessons, and thoughtful debates about impact, access, and the role of imagery in society. A standout characteristic is the emphasis on personal journeys and process as much as on finished work, making the show valuable for aspiring storytellers an... more
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1. Henri Kisielewski
2. Richard Young
3. Ilvy Njiokiktjien
4. Jon McCormack
5. Dragana Jurišić
6. Zippora Elders
7. Grace Wong-Si-Kwie
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