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The Camera Cafe Show

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Photography
National Geographic
Wildlife Photography
Photojournalism
Environmental Conservation
Scotland
Glaciers
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 brings you entertaining conversations with photographers from around the world, exploring the stories behind their pictures, careers and creative journeys.

From National Geographic legends and documentary photographers to wildlife, landscape and travel photographers, photojournalists, conservatio... more

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There are photo assignments where the story is difficult. There are assignments where the conditions are difficult. And then there are the ones that remind you that there can still be hope and joy in the middle of everything else.

In Part Two of my ... more

A photograph can win an award. It can tell a story. And sometimes, it can change what happens to the person in the frame. Photojournalist Carolyn van Houten has seen all three.

Carolyn spent almost nine years as a staff photographer at The Washingto... more

Where were you on 9/11?🕊️ Twenty-five years ago, our next guest lived it alongside President George W. Bush.

It was supposed to be a fairly ordinary morning. Eric Draper, the Chief White House Photographer to President George W. Bush, was travellin... more

A bear covered in ice. A salmon flying into your face. And a camera trap that decides to take a trip down a mountain. Just another day in the Yukon 😄🐻📸

If you thought we had some wild stories in Part One, wait until you hear what happens next! In... more

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Recent Guests

Carolyn van Houten
Photojournalist with work across war zones and humanitarian contexts
Freelance photojournalist (formerly Washington Post)
Episode: Carolyn van Houten: Photojournalism. On Being Stubborn and Persistent.(Part 2)
Eric Draper
Chief White House Photographer under President George W. Bush
The White House/Presidential Archives
Episode: Eric Draper: 9/11 Through My Eyes — 25 Years Later
Peter Mather
Photographer focusing on Yukon and northern ecosystems
Self-employed photographer
Episode: Peter Mather: Photographing the Elusive Wild North (Part 2)
Sue Flood
Photographer, conservationist and expedition leader
Midnight Sun Voyages /Polar Photography
Episode: Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 2)
David Valdez
Photographer who spent eight years with George H.W. Bush
The Camera Café Show guest
Episode: David Valdez: My Years with George H.W. Bush (Part 1)
Bruce Dale
Former National Geographic staff photographer with 30 years at the magazine
National Geographic
Episode: Bruce Dale: Planning for the Unplanned (Part 2)
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

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Tom Jacob
Host of The Camera Café Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 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 States3 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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Guests and topics are delivered with warmth, humor, and a genuine passion for photography.
Listeners appreciate the deep, varied conversations and practical takeaways for photography and storytelling.
The show balances technical advice with inspiring, human-centered stories from guests.
Episodes highlight conservation and world-facing issues, resonating with Ukraine-focused or conflict reporting topics.
Audience notes the show covers a broad spectrum of photography—from wildlife to street—without feeling preachy or overly technical.

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Apple Podcasts
#14
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#224
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#56
Belgium/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#77
Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Carolyn van Houten: Photojournalism. On Being Stubborn and Persistent.(Part 2)
Q: What was it like to document Afghanistan under increasing Taliban restrictions, and how did that affect your approach?
Restrictions forced careful, case-by-case decisions, shifting from wider street photography to more controlled, contextual storytelling that considers who will see the images and how power dynamics influence the depiction of people's lives.
Carolyn van Houten: Photojournalism. On Being Stubborn and Persistent.(Part 2)
Q: Talk me through how this assignment with the UFC fighters at the White House came about.
A photo editor who had previously worked with the guest recommended her for the story, and ESPN wanted to explore behind-the-scenes moments and the human side of the athletes and their families on a historic stage.
Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 2)
Q: Can you remember the very first time you actually met him?
Sue Flood recalls meeting David Attenborough first at Selfridges in London, where she bought his book and he signed it, a memory that highlights the immediacy and warmth of their early encounter.
Peter Mather: Photographing the Elusive Wild North (Part 2)
Q: What exactly is a camera trap and how does it work in the field?
Peter explains camera traps as weatherproof boxes with motion and heat sensors, sometimes supplemented by lasers. They trigger stills or video when animals pass, with care taken to manage lighting and avoid scaring wildlife, especially bears.
Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 1)
Q: How did your early experiences, such as Operation Rally and volunteering abroad, shape your career decisions?
She recounts how those experiences built confidence, broadened skills (dive instruction, field work), and created a network that eventually led to opportunities with the BBC NHU, underscoring the theme of intentional risk-taking and learning by doing.

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This show features deep-dive conversations with top photographers from around the world, covering craft techniques, career paths, and the stories behind iconic images. Episodes frequently explore photojournalism, wildlife and conservation photography, war and conflict reporting, archival projects, and publishing journeys, all told through candid, story-filled interviews. The host keeps the tone practical and entertaining, often pairing technical tips with human moments, mentorship stories, and behind-the-scenes insights into editors, filmmakers, and institutions. Expect a mix of historical perspective, modern workflows, and inspiration for turning photography into a meaningful career or creative pursuit.

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Recent guests on The Camera Cafe Show include:

1. Carolyn van Houten
2. Eric Draper
3. Peter Mather
4. Sue Flood
5. David Valdez
6. Bruce Dale
7. Ian Berry
8. Meryl Meisler

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