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The Camera Cafe Show

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Photography
National Geographic
Wildlife Photography
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Environmental Conservation
Scotland
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Conservation
Bird Photography
Travel Photography
Alpine Art
Ukraine
Infrared Photography
Mountains
Backyard Photography
Nature
Indonesia
Street Photography
John Muir Trust
Alaska

Brewing up inspiration for your photography journey! Love photography? So do we! The Camera Café Show is your go-to podcast for deep-dive chats with incredible photographers from around the world, packed with creative insights, real-world stories, and plenty of laughs.Hosted by photographer Tom Jacob and an amazing team, we explore everything from mastering your craft to the stories behind the sho... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you strap a camera to the tail of a jumbo jet?😅📸

In Part Two of my conversation with former National Geographic photographer Bruce Dale, we continue our conversation by uncovering the stories behind some of his most iconic Nation... more

Did you read National Geographic magazine as a kid in your bedroom, dreaming about all those faraway places? The only difference is that some end up spending thirty years travelling the world and photographing those very places—all because they never... more

As a teenager, Ian Berry left England to see the world. A few years later, he had joined Magnum Photos and would go on to spend more than six decades documenting people, places, and some of history's defining moments with his Leica.

Together we trav... more

Retirement usually means less work, fewer surprises, and a cleaner attic. Unless, of course, you're a photographer with a lifetime of negatives waiting upstairs. And that's exactly where we continue our conversation today 😊

In Part 2 of my conversa... more

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Bruce Dale
Former National Geographic staff photographer, explorer, inventor, storyteller
National Geographic
Episode: Bruce Dale: Planning for the Unplanned (Part 1)
Ian Berry
Magnum photographer with a six-decade career
Magnum Photos
Episode: Ian Berry: The Boy Who Wanted To See The World
Meryl Meisler
Photographer known for street photography and 1970s disco-era work
Episode: Meryl Meisler: Street Photography and Boogie Nights (Part 1)
Mike Forsberg
Conservation photographer, filmmaker, storyteller
Episode: Pedaling the Whooper Highway: Mike Forsberg & Andy Caven
Andy Caven
Conservation biologist, director of Central Flyway Programs, International Crane Foundation
Episode: Pedaling the Whooper Highway: Mike Forsberg & Andy Caven
Oksana Parafeniuk
Ukrainian photojournalist
The Washington Post (collaborations mentioned)
Episode: Ukraine: Living Inside the Story — Oksana Parafeniuk & Iva Sidash (Part 2)
Iva Sidash
Ukrainian photojournalist
Various publications; ongoing work in Ukraine
Episode: Ukraine: Living Inside the Story — Oksana Parafeniuk & Iva Sidash (Part 2)
Pascal Maitre
Renowned French photojournalist with decades of field work in Afghanistan, Somalia, Africa, and beyond
Photographer, Canon ambassador
Episode: Pascal Maitre: Photojournalism Beneath the Headlines
David Duchemin
Photographer, author, educator, former comedian
Independent photographer and humanitarian photographer
Episode: David duChemin: Confessions Beyond the Rubber Chicken Guy (Part 1)

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Tom Jacob
Host of The Camera Café Show with a focus on deep-dive conversations with photographers around the world

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Gerry

    I’ve just listened to my first episode of ‘The Camera Cafe Show’ (the Brian Matthews episode)

    Wow… I loved it.

    The show delivered a wide variety of topics discussed in some great depth.

    Absolutely loved the emphasis on how nature photography can relate to the promotion of sustainability and conservation in the natural world. Really interesting.

    I’ll most definitely be tuning in to catch up on the other episodes, keep up the fantastic work. Excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    101gtd
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A picture is worth a thousand words

    Interesting & inspiring stories of diverse photographers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wee Flower Farmer
    United States2 years ago
  • Simply great

    It's a very interesting podcast, Tom and Dave interview photographers and it can be landscapes, portrait, wildlife,... listen to all these photographers passionate about what they do. Tom and Dave ask the right questions so if you want to know more about the world of photography, you just need to listen and enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tahanu
    Australia3 years ago
  • A wonderful way to learn about photography and how photographers see the world!

    Podchaser
    5
    thecameracafeshow
    3 years ago
  • 5 stars!

    This podcast is awesome! You can learn a lot. Like, it’s very interesting and personally I’m from Ukraine and this last episode was very good and I love that more people know about it. Can’t wait for more episodes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NazarKovalchuk
    Spain3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Praise for balance between practical photography advice and personal storytelling.
Guests consistently praised for depth and variety of topics, with particular appreciation for ethical and humanitarian angles.
Positive feedback on how episodes highlight conservation and the human side of photography.
Episodes are described as insightful and inspiring for photographers and visual storytellers.
Listeners enjoy the long-form storytelling and the mentorship vibe from guests.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#129
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#196
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#21
Norway/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#113
Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#137
Israel/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#240
Norway/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ian Berry: The Boy Who Wanted To See The World
Q: What was your first big break with Cartier-Bresson and how did that mentorship shape your approach?
His insistence on seeing the contacts and how you think frame to frame taught me to focus on intention and storytelling, not just pretty pictures, which transformed how I approached street photography.
Ian Berry: The Boy Who Wanted To See The World
Q: Ian, what's Magnum able to offer a young photographer at that stage of your life?
Magnum represented the premier platform for global, independent photojournalism, offering mentorship, access, and a network that could launch a career across continents, which is how I found my path.
Meryl Meisler: Street Photography and Boogie Nights (Part 2)
Q: What is your philosophy about exhibiting and sharing work in physical form versus digital?
Physical objects—books, prints, and exhibitions—provide a tangible connection with audiences and help contextualize the narrative of a photographer's life, which for me is crucial for sharing the stories behind the streets I photographed.
Meryl Meisler: Street Photography and Boogie Nights (Part 2)
Q: How did publishing evolve for you after that first book, and what drove the sequence of subsequent books?
Initial publishing success encouraged taking risks with new themes and timelines, while grants and partnerships with writers and editors helped realize later projects; the process became about turning archives into tangible, distributable books that could fund further work.
Meryl Meisler: Street Photography and Boogie Nights (Part 2)
Q: What made you decide that you said it's time to put this out in the world, your first book, A Tale of Two Cities?
Retirement from teaching opened space to revisit a parallel life and a body of work that had been gathering dust; collaboration with editors and writers helped shape the book into a cohesive project that could travel to museums and galleries.

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A podcast centered on in-depth conversations with photographers from around the world, spanning war reportage, long-form documentary photography, wildlife and conservation, and editorial leadership. Episodes often explore ethical considerations, storytelling craft, mentorship, and the evolving role of image-making in a media-saturated world. Notable threads include experiences in conflict zones, the politics of access, the balance between personal projects and assignments, and how humor, creativity, and voice shape meaningful work. The show stands out for its candid, narrative-driven interviews with renowned photojournalists and educators, plus a recurring emphasis on long-term storytelling and the human impact behind powerful images.

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Recent guests on The Camera Cafe Show include:

1. Bruce Dale
2. Ian Berry
3. Meryl Meisler
4. Mike Forsberg
5. Andy Caven
6. Oksana Parafeniuk
7. Iva Sidash
8. Pascal Maitre

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