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The Photowalk

Neale James
Photography
Mental Health
Street Photography
Creativity
Documentary Photography
Social Media
Nature
Travel
India
Wedding Photography
Art
Creative Writing
Food Photography
Candid Photography
Community Building
Travel Photography
The Gambia
Photojournalism
Imposter Syndrome
Adventure

The Photowalk is a mailbag-driven podcast where we walk and make pictures together, and meet with special guests along the trail. For anyone who likes to take pictures. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you've already reached the heights of your profession, but find yourself searching for a new sense of purpose in something you've spent much of your life doing?

This week, I'm walking again with my dear friend Giles Penfound, a ph... more

What happens when you have a full-time job, a regular wage and a perfectly ordinary working life, but suddenly find yourself without a home? Photographer, advocate and writer Sam Singleton joins me to share the story behind No Fixed Address, a deeply... more

This week, we return to Mongolia for the second part of our journey, flying west to Ölgii and travelling into the Altai Mountains, where we meet Kazakh nomadic families and discover the extraordinary relationship between eagle hunters and their golde... more

This week, we're taking you to Mongolia, travelling across the vast open steppe in Russian UAZ vans, meeting nomadic families, and discovering a way of life shaped by the land, the seasons, and the animals that depend on it. Along the way, you'll fin... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Singleton
Mechanic, photographer, writer and homelessness advocate
Episode: #554 Homeless in a heatwave
Lin Fraser
Photographic travel guide who has visited the nomadic family before
The Journey Beyond
Episode: #553 THE MONGOLIAN ADVENTURE SPECIAL Pt.2
Kim Frank
Writer, photographer, explorer; author of Elephants in the Hourglass
Freelance / National Geographic-connected projects
Episode: #551 The courage to be afraid
Marc Asnin
New York documentary photographer and creator of ACT 1: A Century in the Making
Episode: #550 What have we become?
Ed Kashi
Celebrated photojournalist and storyteller of life
The Seven Foundation / Seven Photo Foundation
Episode: #549 "I admit my addiction! and..."
David Duchemin
Wildlife photographer and life mentor, guest on the show
Photographer/Author
Episode: #548 "Photography is a powerful microphone!"
Jason Florio
Photojournalist who was in NYC on 9/11
Freelance photojournalist
Episode: #547 Twenty-five years
Paul Berriff
Filmmaker and photographer who was filming with NYFD on 9/11
Photographer/Filmmaker
Episode: #547 Twenty-five years
Kai Behrmann
German photographer, journalist, storyteller and filmmaker
Amor Eterno project (Argentina)
Episode: #545 Standing in the Cauldron of Passion

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Neil Ford
Host of The Photowalk with extensive on-air experience and ties to the Photowalk community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 596 ratings
  • Amazing interviews, less than impressed with the filler…

    I’m torn when it comes to this podcast. It remains one of my favorites photography podcasts, but I can’t help but feel like each episode is getting increasingly more bloated with filler. The most recent episode required skipping the first 25 minutes before getting to the interview.

    I admit that I am probably in the minority here, and that is fine, but when I compare it to the likes of The Candid Frame, Frames Photography Podcast, or Analog Talk, it just seems like the episodes are getting a bi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    insignia100
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome story from Miranda

    Generally a photo brings more 1000 words, in this interview, Miranda gave us the soul of her intention to shoot this series…. Many thanks Madam 🙏🙏🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pbahochelaga
    France3 months ago
  • Happy to discover this podcast

    I like the format and content of this podcast that approaches photography in a different way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pbahochelaga
    France4 months ago
  • Essential

    If photography is your bag then this is the place to be. Neale has a very special way of making it all feel like a warm conversation amongst friends. One of my favorite podcasts of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Truth4all
    United States5 months ago
  • A true photographers podcast

    Long time listener, and I cannot tell you how much joy, comfort and wisdom I garner from Neale’s content. He has a way with guests, putting them at ease and helping to bring out the best in them to make for compelling storytelling. Even if you’re not a shooter, there’s something here for you. From Barney’s barks to the leaves beneath his feet, Neal manages to make each episode a sketch unto itself. It’s one of my happy places.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fotos Finos
    United States8 months ago

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A highly regarded photography podcast with superb guests and studio-quality production.
Community-focused format and sound design are frequent positives.
Listeners praise the host's ability to get deep, human-centric insights from interviewees.

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#19
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#3
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#6
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#54
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#199
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#11
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#553 THE MONGOLIAN ADVENTURE SPECIAL Pt.2
Q: And who trains it? Is it just one person who trains the eagle and spends all the time with the eagle? Is that how they get their very close bond that we can see?
Tikka says one eagle hunter usually cares for the bird, feeding and cleaning it and teaching it to hunt, much as a mother eagle would teach a chick.
#553 THE MONGOLIAN ADVENTURE SPECIAL Pt.2
Q: So generally, a good rule of thumb is 10 seconds are quicker, unless you're looking at doing some large frames with the spinning star effect, the star trails.
Tyler recommends keeping exposures around 10 seconds or shorter to keep stars sharp, using a wide-aperture lens, and adjusting ISO through test shots. Longer exposures can create star trails.
#554 Homeless in a heatwave
Q: Do you think photography can genuinely change the assumptions that we make about people?
Singleton believes photographs can show aspects of homelessness that people may never have considered, such as how someone cooks, cleans plates or washes. He says his project can make viewers question how secure their own circumstances are.
#554 Homeless in a heatwave
Q: Has what's happened to you changed the way you think about being prepared for the unexpected?
Singleton says losing access to a home made him recognize how much people rely on basic household conveniences. Without a home, he had to carry water, find showers and toilets, cook on a camping stove, and plan how to keep himself presentable for work.
#550 What have we become?
Q: Does AI-generated and manipulated imagery make a documentary photograph more valuable as a record, or harder for people to trust?
Asnin says questions about photographic staging and manipulation are longstanding, and that darkroom editing was also a form of interpretation. He sees the wider issue today as the ease with which anyone can manipulate images, and argues for honesty about photography's history and methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Photowalk

What is The Photowalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A reflective, story-driven photography show that follows a walking format, weaving guest conversations with reader mail, tips, and hands-on demonstrations. Episodes spotlight documentary and travel photography, portraiture, and archival/storytelling perspectives, often centered on craft process, ethics, and community-building within a global photographer community. The host's calm, insightful interviewing style combines long-form storytelling with practical guidance, making it appealing to both hobbyists and professionals seeking meaningful, human-centered conversations. Notable strengths include world-class guest variety, a strong sense of community, and a unique walk-and-talk format that blends narrative with image-making practice, reader... more

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Recent guests on The Photowalk include:

1. Sam Singleton
2. Lin Fraser
3. Kim Frank
4. Marc Asnin
5. Ed Kashi
6. David Duchemin
7. Jason Florio
8. Paul Berriff

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