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The Exposed Negative

Tom Barnes & Greg Funnell

A series of conversations celebrating the multi-faceted photographic industry, aiming to enlighten, entertain and educate the listeners whether they be keen hobbyists, seasoned shooters or simply visually-driven individuals.

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  • September 3 · 1 hr 15 min

    #103 - Photographing Congress, Dodging AI Fakes & UFC's Oddest assignment w/ Graeme Jennings

    Washington based photojournalist Graeme Jennings joins Tom and Greg to talk about covering Congress and the White House for the Washington Examiner, why he believes photographers now carry the job of documenting objective truth in an age of AI generated fakes, and a genuinely strange assignment shooting a UFC press conference at the Lincoln Memorial.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).******Show Notes:**• Graeme Jennings, Washington DC based photojournalist: https://www.graemejennings.net/• Washington Examiner, the weekly magazine Graeme has shot for since 2012: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/• David Hurn, Magnum photographer: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/david-hurn/• Christopher Morris, VII photographer, worked alongside Graeme and gave him the "visual pollution" lesson: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_morris_vii/?hl=en• My America, Christopher Morris's photobook, a stated influence on Graeme's style: https://link.amazon/B06hJn8u6• David Burnett, photographer known for shooting news events on a large format field camera. https://www.davidburnett.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidburnettfoto/• Canon R5, Graeme's primary camera body: https://link.amazon/B0fnJp1AE• Canon R1, second camera body Graeme uses: https://link.amazon/B0ih8sSfb• Kodak Portra 400, the film stock Graeme would take to the island.• Hasselblad X2D 100C, medium format digital camera Graeme flags as a desert island alternative: https://www.hasselblad.com/x-system/x2d-100c/• *Winterreise*, Luc Delahaye's photobook on post Soviet Russia: https://link.amazon/B03zM7b6Q• Eugene Richards, documentary photographer: https://eugenerichards.com/• The Knife and Gun Club, Eugene Richards photobook referenced in the conversation: https://eugenerichards.com/the-knife-and-gun-club• Don McCullin, photographer named among Graeme's influences: https://link.amazon/B04ZqjHo2• Sebastião Salgado, photographer named among Graeme's influences: https://link.amazon/B09oKDy98• Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, referenced via Greg's portrait controversy for the Sunday Times: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ4_ci2DAIS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsi=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==• Content Credentials (C2PA), authentication standard built into some Leica cameras: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/content-credentials?srsltid=AfmBOoqSMnFbqx-HfFyWY3gfMsCQIO25D3RV0ZaSYy2qJnUw7DiugSjV• Columbia Sportswear, referenced for its Flat Earth themed ad campaign: https://creative.salon/articles/features/columbia-sportswear-adam-eve-tbwa-cannes-lions-titanium-expedition-impossible• Photo Mechanic, software Graeme uses for editing and captioning: https://home.camerabits.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graeme_jennings/Desert Island Camera: Leica M6, Graeme's choice of desert island camera, paired with a 35mm Summilux.Desert Island Book: - Robert Frank, The Americans: https://link.amazon/B09xmumKx

  • August 13 · 46 min

    #102 - Shooting in 44º, Overheating Cameras & the Fuji X100VI Verdict

    Tom and Greg record a lo-fi summer episode covering back-to-back heatwave shoots, cameras overheating in the field (a Canon R5 Mark II in 44 degree Texas heat and a Fujifilm X-H2 in an Italian marble quarry), Tom's case for retiring his battered Canon R6 in favour of a Fujifilm X100VI, and a wider argument about why ergonomics and how a camera feels in the hand matter more than chasing specs.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Show Notes:- 5.11 Tactical: lightweight technical clothing store Tom visited in Austin https://tactree.co.uk/collections/5-11-tactical- Canon CF-R20EP Cooling Fan Grip: fan-cooled battery grip Tom used to manage overheating on the R5 II https://link.amazon/B02IXpLwC- Flextail Blast Air: air blower gadget for cleaning dusty kit, referenced by both hosts https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flextail/blast-air?ref=6irh5o&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24026352893- Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art (Fujifilm X mount): fast constant aperture zoom Greg uses on his Fuji https://link.amazon/B0hNaM3rx- Mitakon 80mm f1.6: fast prime for the Fujifilm GFX medium format system https://www.cinegearpro.co.uk/products/mitakon-speedmaster-80mm-f-1-6?srsltid=AfmBOoptWWXm-S693JcB_AZGZd5o-2yNyDGiy6-dBaOA5i0Xf4V7n8ma- Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC Art: early Sigma Art lens popular for DSLR video https://link.amazon/B02lD3tc3- Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art: Tom's favourite lens across several system changes https://link.amazon/B02lD3tc3- Fujifilm X100VI: Tom's new compact camera for weekends and personal shooting https://link.amazon/B03ALyWbQ- Fujifilm X-Pro2: Greg's preferred camera body for ergonomics and colour rendering- Fujifilm XF 23mm f2.8: pancake lens that replaced Greg's need for an X100 https://link.amazon/B0cmQBQvS- Peak Design rope strap: strap Tom uses on his X100VI https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/form-rope-strap- X-Pro 2 articulated thumbgrip https://www.macfilos.com/2016/06/27/lensmate-thumb-rest-fuji-x-pro2-soft-release-review/- IDS Foldable Thumb Grip for Leica M10/M11 (https://idsworks.store/products/foldable-thumb-grip-for-leica-m10-m11): brass folding thumb grip Greg uses on his Leica M10, around $238 USD- Squarehood (Sweden): maker of lens hoods and brass soft shutter releases https://squarehood.se/- Loctite threadlocker: used to stop small screws and soft releases working loose https://link.amazon/B01lGyeYX- Peak Design Field Bracket: new L-plate style bracket currently on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/field-bracket-by-peak-design- Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake: children's book used as a cautionary tale about gear creep https://link.amazon/B0gbcsSEG- Capture One Mobile: app used for tethering and quick exports from set https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-mobile- Dazz Cam: phone app mentioned for film-look photo exports https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180

  • July 28 · 1 hr 9 min

    #101 - A Million Followers & Why AI Isn't Photography w/ Alan Schaller

    Alan Schaller, black and white street photographer, co-founder of Street Photography International and founder of the Irys app, joins Tom and Greg to talk about building a photography-only platform, why he shoots exclusively in monochrome, a frightening encounter with a stranger on the street, and why he thinks AI generated imagery should never be called photography.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - Alan Schaller - https://www.alanschaller.com/- Irys - Alan's photography-focused app, community and publishing platform: https://www.irysphotos.com/- Street Photography International (SPI) - Alan's earlier project showcasing overlooked photographers: https://streetphotographyinternational.com/- Tim Paton - previous podcast guest, referenced as an earlier Irys conversation: https://streetphotographyinternational.com/- Leica MP - Alan's film camera of choice for street work: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/mp-silver- Leica M11 Monochrom - Alan's main digital camera: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/m11-monochrom- Leica 16mm, 24mm, 50mm and 90mm lenses - Alan's lens kit, mentioned individually- Kodak Tri-X - Alan's preferred black and white film stock- Polaroid I-2 - instant camera Alan uses, mentioned with manual exposure controls: https://amzn.to/4wuZA7A- Kodak Portra 400 - colour film stock mentioned in the black and white versus colour discussion- RICOH GR IV Monochrome **** - a recently released monochrome-sensor camera Alan references: https://amzn.to/4wyAYLa- Peakto - AI-powered photo cataloguing software mentioned by Tom: https://cyme.io/en/products/peakto/- Ansel Adams - key early influence on Alan's composition and tonal range: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Adams- Henri Cartier-Bresson - influence, referenced for the "decisive moment" concept: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Cartier-Bresson- Sebastião Salgado - photographer referenced, including his book Genesis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastião_Salgado- Fan Ho - photographer whose book Alan cites as a favourite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_Ho- Bill Brandt - photographer, Alan owns a print in his bedroom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Brandt- Bruce Gilden - street photographer referenced for having a strong personal style: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Gilden- Steve McCurry - street/documentary photographer referenced: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_McCurry- Vivian Maier - photographer discussed in relation to market saturation and influence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Maier- Saul Leiter - photographer discussed as an example of rediscovered influence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Leiter- Magnum Contact Sheets - book recommended for learning from full shoots, not just final images: https://amzn.to/4p5PLdPDesert Island Camera: Leica MPDesert Island Book: Sebastião Salgado - Genesis https://link.amazon/B00gFlJXxGuest Contact Details: https://www.alanschaller.com/

  • July 7 · 45 min

    #100 - Six Years In, 100 Episodes Down and What Comes Next

    Tom and Greg mark 100 episodes of The Exposed Negative Podcast by reflecting on six years of honest conversations with photographers, commissioners, retouchers and producers, sharing their favourite guest moments, discussing how the photography industry has shifted since 2020, and getting into the practical detail of Canon R5 Mark II wireless tethering via Capture One.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - **Art Streiber** (ep. 18) - US entertainment photographer; guest and close friend of the show, listen to the episode here: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-018-celebrities-set-builds-w-photographer-art-streiber/- **LS Digi** (ep. 17) - digital technology specialist; episode referenced for gear and workflow nerd chat: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-017-digi-teching-data-wrangling-w-dit-ls-digi/- **Chris Floyd** (ep. 2) - photographer; highlighted as one of the great storytellers in the industry: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-002-egoes-mistakes-w-photographer-chris-floyd/- **Owen Gale** (ep. 05) - former photo editor at House and Garden, now shooting; perspective on the commissioning side: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-005-approaches-assignments-w-photo-director-owen-gale/- **Fiona Shields** (ep. 22) - The Guardian; commissioning photographer's, how assignments work: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-005-approaches-assignments-w-photo-director-owen-gale/- **Lucy Laucht** (ep. 09) - photographer; candid discussion of imposter syndrome: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-009-instagram-imposter-syndrome-w-photographer-lucy-laucht/- **Monashee** Alonso (ep. 72) - photographer; discussion of personal time, project work and slowing down: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-72-licensing-and-negotiation-with-photo-consultant-w-monashee-alonso/- **Emily Maye** (ep. 60) - : https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-60-directing-creating-time-and-icons-w-emily-maye/- **Christina Force** (ep. 91) - The photographers mentor: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-91-get-paid-to-shoot-what-you-love-w-mentor-christina-force/- **Ben Nash** (ep. 13) - producer; episode highlighted for insight into how producers approach their work: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-013-productions-usage-w-producer-ben-nash/- **Danny Houghton** (ep. 41) - former army photographer;early guest with a distinctive background: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-041-shooting-in-the-army-w-photographer-danny-houghton/- **Rafael Orta**, Capture One (ep. 51) - Capture One's relationship with its user base: https://tinyurl.com/bdz535z8- **Nick Dunmur, AOP** (ep. 15) - Association of Photographers; community and collaboration: https://tinyurl.com/4ae956bs - **Isabelle Doran, AOP (ep. 93)** - more recent AOP episode: https://tinyurl.com/2jzc877m- Capture One wireless tethering - https://tinyurl.com/5n93pp8h- **Canon R5 II** - https://tinyurl.com/5882s635- **The Photography Show** - live event attended and filmed at this year: https://tinyurl.com/mtuwevbh- **Patreon WhatsApp community** - active listener group; referenced as a core part of the show's community offering: https://www.patreon.com/c/exposednegative

  • June 9 · 58 min

    #99 - Conflict Zones, Contact Sheets & Tim Pages Legacy w/ Stephen DuPont

    Award-winning Australian documentary photographer Stephen DuPont joins Greg to talk about four decades shooting conflict on film, his close call with a suicide bomber in Kabul, the unreleased Tim Page Vietnam archive he spent a year editing, and why he believes truth in photography is under greater threat now than at any point in his career.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).### Show Notes:- Stephen DuPont — https://www.stephendupont.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenmdupont/?hl=en-gb- W. Eugene Smith Grant — humanitarian photography grant awarded to Stephen; https://www.smithfund.org/recipients/2007-stephen-dupont- Robert Capa Gold Medal — citation awarded to Stephen; https://opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive/robert-capa-gold-medal-2005/- Stephen Dupont Scrapbooks: https://www.stephendupont.com/fucked-up-fotos- Frank Ockenfels Scrapbooks: https://fwo3.com/Book---Volume-3-/1- Pentax K1000 — Stephen's first camera: https://thenoisyshutter.com/2022/08/20/classic-camera-review-pentax-k1000/- Tim Page — late conflict photographer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Page_(photographer))- Tim Page Vietnam book: https://www.stephendupont.com/blog/2020/7/1/nam-contact-by-tim-page- "Page After Page" by Tim Page — Page's autobiography; out of print: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Page-After-Tim-Paladin/32208238270/bd- "Unreasonable Behaviour" by Don McCullin — autobiography: https://amzn.to/3Q74hVu- Philip Blenkinsop: https://www.philipblenkinsop.com/- Small Voices Podcast with Philip Blenkinsop: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/275-philip-blenkinsop/id1039540784?i=1000749205415&l=vi- Catherine Leroy — French conflict photographer in Vietnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Leroy- Cathy Leroy documentary - Jacques Menasch film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DhZH-5xGAw- "Two of the Missing" by Perry Deane Young — book about Sean Flynn and Dana Stone; out of print: https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/two-of-the-missing-book-perry-deane-young-9780981628097?sku=GOR004271004&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19591730531Desert Island Camera: Leica MP: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/mp-black-lacquered?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzaXjDmwRvNKoKlqhe6XXfZrcaYPimNkht3vr6QqoDo63I-SZDesert island photo book - Josef Koudelka, "Exiles": https://amzn.to/436NQvh

  • May 20 · 31 min

    #98 - New WideLuxx, A Digital Film Canister & The Case Against Buying New

    Tom and Greg catch up on two genuinely exciting developments in film photography — the newly reverse-engineered WideLux XX panoramic camera from Silver Grand Classics, and the I'm Back Kickstarter, which puts an APS-C sensor inside a standard film canister. Along the way they get into the real-world question of whether upgrading from an M1 Mac is actually worth it, and share some unashamed Peak Design chat.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).### Show Notes:- MacRumors RAM guide — Tom's recommended resource for deciding how much RAM you actually need in a new Mac; https://www.macrumors.com/guide/how-much-mac-ram/- WideLux XX — newly reverse-engineered panoramic film camera; first batch of 350 units, engraved; https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2026/04/wideluxx-presale_launch/- WideLux F8 — original final model used as basis for reverse engineering the XX: https://www.ordinarykyle.com/blog/widelux-f8-review- I'm Back — Kickstarter campaign for a digital sensor module in a 35mm film canister; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-roll-aps-c-one-roll-no-screen-pure-shooting?ref=7sj5y0&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23816967049- Petapixel — article covering the I'm Back prototype and background; https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/im-back-teases-aps-c-digital-film-roll-that-entirely-fits-in-a-35mm-camera/- Reveni Labs — maker of Tom's custom clip-on light meter; https://www.reveni-labs.com/- Peak Design — newer smaller pouch version discussed; https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/tech-pouch?Size=Small&Color=Black---HASHTAGS:#filmphotography #podcast #analoguephotography #wiidelux #filmcamera

  • April 21 · 1 hr 2 min

    #97 - Cine Glass, Grading & Careers Without Film School w/ Elliot Holbrow

    London-based cinematographer Elliot Holbrow joins Tom and Greg to talk about building a career through curiosity rather than formal training, the craft of collaborating with directors, and why shooting on film, whether a Canon Scoopic or 35mm Vision 3, continues to shape how he thinks about images. From decoding the DP's role on a commercial set to the politics of the colour grade, this is a rich conversation about what it actually takes to develop a visual sensibility in the moving image world.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - Elliot Holbrow, cinematographer — guest, London-based DP; website: www.elliot.onl- Sony VX2000 — handheld DV camera Elliot grew up using at home- Canon 550D / Rebel T2i — first DSLR Elliot bought; early video work- Blue Velvet (1986, dir. David Lynch) — formative film Elliot watched as a teenager: https://youtu.be/rAA6imfqMYQ?si=WtiQLgOCsoC6ODq7- Will Derbyshire — early YouTube editing collaborator; currently writing his first feature- Sean Bloodworth — Sheffield-based filmmaker and early mentor to Elliot; documented the early dubstep scene- Shaff Film Festival — Sheffield short film festival where Elliot won a young filmmaker prize: https://shaff.co.uk/- MCX — rental house; Jack Exton cited as supporter of emerging cinematographers: https://www.mcxfilms.com/- Canon Scoopic — Elliot's 16mm camera of choice: https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/cine294.html- Kodak / CineLab — film processing and technical support- Cooke S4 lenses — Elliot's preferred cinema prime lenses- Cooke SP3 lenses — more affordable, compact alternative to S4s discussed with Tom- Cooke XTAL Express Anamorphics — lenses used on Layer Cake, cited as an early colour inspiration for Elliot- Layer Cake (2004, dir. Matthew Vaughn) — film Elliot credits as a formative colour reference; shot on Cooke anamorphics: https://youtu.be/EoOHm5otVU8?si=v14CK4vAT-aBlbsG- Darius Khondji — acclaimed cinematographer; Elliot references his book on working with directors: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451787/- Richard Mosse — photographer whose work Elliot admires; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Mosse- Hiromix — Japanese photographer admired by Elliot: https://global.canon/en/newcosmos/gallery/grandprix/1995-hiromix/index.html- Lumix S1H — camera Elliot uses on set as a director's viewfinder and lightweight B-camera- Austin Phillips — steadicam operator Elliot works with regularly: https://www.austinsteadi.com/about- Chris Mears — first AD Elliot worked with on a recent project; praised for his approach to giving time per scene: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3878514/- Luis Cross — director Elliot worked with on a project involving a single extended shot: https://luiscross.com/- Accidental Renaissance Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AccidentalRenaissance/- Tom Barnes predator video — Bring Me the Horizon - Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Og4fCRNuaADesert Island Camera: Bolex 16mm Desert Island Book: Alex Webb, "Suffering of Light": https://amzn.to/4mENdlxGuest Contact Details:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotholbrow/website: https://elliot.onl/

  • April 8 · 34 min

    #96 - Live at The Photography Show 2026 w/ Tom & Greg

    Tom & Greg walk the floor at the 2026 UK Photography Show held at the Birmingham NEC talking to former guests, industry experts, checking out the newest gear and generally giving you an insight into what the show is all about!Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the show notes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Disabled Photographers Society: https://www.the-dps.co.uk/Mr Cads 2nd hand Photography store: https://www.mrcad.co.uk/Irys Photo App: https://www.irysphotos.com/AJ’s photographic (Lighting specialist): https://aj-s.co.uk/Manfrotto vice clamps: https://amzn.to/4cbPEakManfrotto Rapid Flag Kit: https://amzn.to/4bUq8aRManfrotto 244N magic arm: https://amzn.to/4mmXRxiXencelabs Pen Tablet: https://amzn.to/3PSBQKwCapture One: https://www.captureone.com/en

  • March 18 · 1 hr 8 min

    #95 - Truth and Lies w/ Jillian Edelstein

    "The best portraits are like a game of trust – the more I show myself, the easier it gets to reveal the real person."Ever notice how the secret to a powerful portrait is about vulnerability? Gillian Edelstein, a celebrated UK portrait and documentary photographer, shares her journey from South Africa to the National Portrait Gallery. She discusses her transition from social work to photography, capturing social injustice, and the evolution of her visual language, emphasizing trust and authenticity in her compelling portraits.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Jillian’s Primo Levi portrait: https://www.themarginalian.org/2017/04/24/primo-levi-survival-in-auschwitz/Jillian’s project “Truth and Lies’: https://www.jillianedelstein.com/truth-and-liesRichard Avedon ‘American West’ at the Gagosian: https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/richard-avedon-facing-west/ Radioactive Lenses: https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Radioactive_lensesDesert Island Camera: Wista 5x4, https://www.largeformatphotography.info/cameras/wista-rf/Desert Island Book: Richard Avedon - **In the American West 40th Anniversary Edition** :https://amzn.to/3PaA0EvGuest Contact Details:Jillians’ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianedelstein/Jillians’ website: https://www.jillianedelstein.com/

  • February 17 · 49 min

    #94 - AI Wars: The Creatives Strike Back

    In this episode of the podcast Tom and Greg delve into the latest report on the impact of AI: *‘Brave New World? Justice for creators in the age of Gen AI*’. We discuss the latest impact is is having on the industry and way in which creators can try and fight back.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. AI - Brave New World: https://www.the-aop.org/uploads/brave-new-world-justice-for-creators-report-29-01-2026.pdf?utm_id=Brave+New+World%3F+-+Report+downloadTrails will blaze - BBC Winter olympics Ident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXEIU30RsEAWes Anderson Exhibition: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/wes-anderson-the-archivesTim Flach - Feline: https://timflach.com/feline/Gregory Crewdson: https://gagosian.com/artists/gregory-crewdson/AOP membership: https://www.the-aop.org/membership

  • February 2 · 1 hr 16 min

    #93 - Fighting for your rights; Copyright and AI w/ Isabelle Doran (AOP)

    On this weeks show we are privileged to be joined by Isabelle Doran, CEO of the Association of Photographers (AOP) in the UK. Isabelle talks about the work that the AOP have been doing advocating for the rights of photographers in the UK and the steps being taken to help shape UK laws on AI development in this field. We discuss copyright, AI, the AOP and what it does alongside a number of other relevant topicsThank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. The AOP: https://www.the-aop.org/Baroness Kidron: ****https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beeban_KidronF22 Forum - Women Photographers at the AOP: https://www.the-aop.org/information/f22-womenDesert Island Camera:Leica Sofort: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/leica-sofort-2-instant-camera-black-3130047/?cpgnid=18138250963&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339491396Desert Island Book:Lee Miller - Hillary Floe: https://amzn.to/44xqpfPGuest Contact Details:AOP on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/assocphoto.bsky.socialAOP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assocphoto/AOP on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-of-photographers-limited/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-of-photographers-limited/posts/?feedView=all)

  • January 16 · 31 min

    #92 - The last Fireside chat w/ Tom & Greg

    We talk about the start of the year, some big changes and just general chit chat.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Revini Labs Light meter

  • Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    #91 - Get paid to shoot what you love w/ mentor Christina Force

    *** LINKS FOR CHRISTINAS WEBINAR ON DEC 2 2025 ARE BELOW ***In this episode photography consultant and mentor Christina Force comes on the show to discuss how to get paid to shoot what you want, the steps photographers need to take and the important question they need to be asking themselves. We discuss numerous resources (see shownotes) and techniques to try.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - Tuesday’s online workshop (The photographers reset for 2026): https://christinaforce.net/the-photographers-reset-for-2026/- Your client attraction process (Another free workshop which is really popular): https://christinaforce.net/free-webinar-your-client-attraction-process-evergreen/- Stay in the loop: https://christinaforce.net/stay-in-the-loop/Start with Why - Simon Sinek TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA**Shoshin** (初心) Method - Beginners Mind: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-cultivate-shoshin-or-a-beginners-mindPhotographers playbook: https://amzn.to/4rg5ureBilly plummer: https://www.instagram.com/billyplummer/?hl=enEmail newsletter: https://christinaforce.net/stay-in-the-loop/Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection: https://amzn.to/4oapyZj The Artists Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: https://amzn.to/4pxAn95Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://amzn.to/48gLDQcDesert Island Camera:iPhoneDesert Island Book:The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles: https://amzn.to/47XXjs2Guest Contact Details:Christina Force Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.force/?hl=enChristina Force LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-force-5421849/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/christina-force/)

  • Nov 21, 2025 · 42 min

    #90 - Fireside - The End for Adobe?

    In this episode Tom and Greg discuss a potential Adobe rival that has re-emerged; Affinity now bought by Canva and released for..... Free?! They also discuss AI in general and its implications on the industry and society as a wholeThank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Canva: https://www.canva.com/en_gb/rAffinity photo: https://www.affinity.studio/photo-editing-softwareAdobe - skip the photoshoot: https://petapixel.com/2024/05/03/adobe-throws-photographers-under-the-bus-again-skip-the-photoshoot/Cats with guns: https://youtube.com/shorts/P1rdsiJgmtM?si=OFR32Tvj9Zd_7BYLAI model collapse: https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2356-full.htmlJustine Bateman’s quote on AI appears in this Guardian article from Emine Saner: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/03/creatives-academics-rejecting-ai-at-home-work

  • Oct 14, 2025 · 45 min

    #89 - Capture One Mobile & Shooting to an iPad?!

    Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. 4ft (120cm x 120cm) Floppy Flag: https://amzn.to/4q71b0VProfoto OCF 3’ Octabox: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-ocf-softbox-3-octa?variant=39954955108532&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13664713889OCF speedring: https://amzn.to/4ogR3AQProfoto Softbox: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-softbox-4-120cm-octa-silver?_pos=2&_sid=541a32c1e&_ss=rDJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/43byl5tDJI Osmo Nano: https://amzn.to/4nWemAsCapture One Mobile: https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-mobileLS Digi ipad plate: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/lsdigi-ipad-pro-cheeseplate-systemTom’s video on his ipad digi plate setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIIShKBmGcY&t=198sUSB-C Hub - Pulwtop: https://amzn.to/4ohk3Z9USB-C Hub - Satechi: https://amzn.to/48Zu6xBLS digi USB hub caddy (for the Pulwtop hub): https://www.lsdigi.com/products/pulwtop-hub-caddyQuick release plate: https://amzn.to/42E2N8fSmallrig Nato rail to arca swiss adapter: https://amzn.to/4h5QZBzPeak Design travel tripod: https://amzn.to/4n5IdotBaby Pin to Arri adapter: https://amzn.to/4mYm1ghKondor Blue PD power to USB-C: https://amzn.to/3KLaofeLS digi - V-Lock to 100w USBC PD Adapter: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/lsdigi-powerplate-v-lock-ab-mount-100w-usbc-pd-adapter?variant=42622035787928Hot-shoe to smart phone holder: https://amzn.to/3KLaofeCalibrite Display plus HL: https://calibrite.com/us/product/display-plus-hl/?srsltid=AfmBOoqT3YW73cdIeylSfpnT7-lWd6NPQzYRSMVXtoSiQcdSw5dN9iPxGuide on calibrating the Ipad Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gntNWGFeOT4

  • Sep 30, 2025 · 54 min

    #88 - Long term photographic projects w/ David Chancellor

    In this episode we chat to David Chancellor, a National Geographic Photographer best known for his long term projects on conservation stories close to his heart and the dedication he put into them, often upping sticks and basing his entire life around his current body of work. We talk to David about his early start as a sports photographer and how his approach has changed over the years, his choice of cameras and how that also informs his approach. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. The Hunters project: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/david-chancellor-huntersDavid’s Taylor Wessing winning Photo: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/nov/09/taylor-wedding-photographic-portrait-prizeButterflies and Warriors project: https://www.davidchancellor.com/works/with-butterflies-and-warriors-1/Ian Craig - Conservationist: https://legendsandlegaciesofafrica.org/craigfamily.phpBob Martin, sports photographer: https://www.instagram.com/bobmartinphotography/?hl=enBrian Oleary, Artful Dodgers: https://artfuldodgersimaging.com/David with Josie, Huntress with Buck: https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/josie-slaughter-and-photographer-david-chancellor-first-news-photo/106659531‘Sleeping’ Giraffe: https://images.lensculture.com/image/50f6f118-60ea-4728-b080-654f18373e00/largeGame Keepers project: https://www.davidchancellor.com/works/a-gamekeepers-life/Fuji GF 500m lens: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-500mm-f5-6-r-lm-ois-wr-lens-3169491/?cpgnid=18142665068&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17347563995GFX 100RF: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gfx-100-rf-medium-format-camera-black-3235471/?cpgnid=18138250963&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339491396Project: Handle like Eggs - https://www.davidchancellor.com/works/handle-like-eggs/Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-55mm-f1-7-r-wr-lens-3125504/?cpgnid=18142665068&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17347563995Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-80mm-f1-7-r-wr-lens-1765635/Desert Island Camera: GFX 100II: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gfx-100-ii-medium-format-camera-body-3227026/Desert Island Book: Peter Beard - The End of the Game: https://amzn.to/48oiC6zGuest Contact Details:https://www.davidchancellor.com/https://www.davidchancellor.com/instagram/

  • Sep 4, 2025 · 54 min

    #87 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg - Festivals, Fuji & Life Lessons

    In this fireside we talk all Photo Festivals, finding and maintaining inspiration, building a decent working environment and we find out what Tom has been buying…Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Arles Festival: https://www.rencontres-arles.com/Perpignan Photojournalism Festival: https://www.visapourlimage.com/Incadaques festival: https://www.incadaques.com/Fujikina London: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/events/fujikina-london-2025/Fujifilm Magnum digitazion: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/news/magnum-presents-a-world-in-color-developed-in-collaboration-with-fujifilm-and-mpp/Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/lenses/xf23mmf28-r-wr/Fujifilm X-E5: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/x-e5/Josh K Jackson episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPn2iPVN5qgAcsoon CineView M7 Pro monitor https://proav.co.uk/accsoon-cineview-m7-pro-tx-rx-monitor?srsltid=AfmBOorQTRG2XXrPFMDhbwJ6AvwUIwXReSFD7eqXzWSZGRb1yorljyuoSmall HD 502 Bright: https://smallhd.com/products/502-sdi-on-camera-field-monitor?srsltid=AfmBOooIWVHonV-_AUI_QmOhc9xZ2OC-Y6l3mpexDumdAa0Ymo7zxi9NAtomos 7 shogun: https://amzn.to/4lwl8uuBright Tangerine: [https://www.brighttangerine.com](https://www.brighttangerine.com/)Mattebox fan: https://www.brighttangerine.com/product/prodigy-air-deflector-production-kit/Titan Arm V2: https://www.brighttangerine.com/titan-arm-2/Annie Leibovitz photo: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2016/05/queen-elizabeth-royal-family-annie-leibovitz-portraits?srsltid=AfmBOooUi1V2Fxemgc5IhHLZFRSiqqzsbT41bkA4eoyUV5gCEwnmaAKC

  • Aug 19, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    #86 - AI, Agents & Authenticity w/ James Gerrard-Jones

    In this episode we talk with James Gerrard Jones from the agency Wyatt Clarke & Jones. We discuss what photo agents look for in photographers, how to be resilient, AI and the effect it may have on the industry and why there are plenty of reasons to remain optimistic!Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. John Wyatt-Clarke: https://www.johnwyattclarke.com/aboutDavid Moore: https://davidmoore.uk.com/Paul Reas: (https://paulreas.com/Simon Norfolk: https://www.simonnorfolk.com/Adam Hinton: https://adamhinton.net/Louise Hagger: https://www.louisehagger.co.uk/Laura Pannack: https://laurapannack.com/Cian Oba-Smith: https://cianobasmith.co.uk/Catherine Hyland: https://www.catherinehyland.co.uk/ Peter Funch - street corner project: https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/peter-funch-42nd-and-vanderbilt-photography-021017Film with Harvey Keitel, Smoke (1995): [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_(film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_(film))Desert Island Camera:OM-1 Olympus SLRDesert Island Book:Richard Misrach, The Sky Book: https://amzn.to/45IxPxwGuest Contact Details:https://wyattclarkejones.com/https://www.instagram.com/wyatt_clarke_jones

  • Jul 15, 2025 · 54 min

    #85 - Greg Funnell interviews Tom Barnes

    In this weeks show the tables are tuned and Greg puts the microphone to his co-host Tom Barnes to hear about his journey into photography. From his early days to photographing bands and world tours to shoot covers for magazines and large commercial campaigns. We cover what he loves about the job, what he struggles with and the what he thinks the future of photography might be. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon ( / exposednegative ) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Weegee: https://amzn.to/46rnqagDavid Doubilet - underwater photographer: https://www.instagram.com/daviddoubil...Avedon 100 book: https://amzn.to/44wtaNlSteve Gullick - music photographer: https://www.instagram.com/stevegullic...Guest Contact Details: Instagram: @tombarnesdotcomwebsite: www.tombarnes.com

  • Jun 19, 2025 · 50 min

    #84 - Magnum, Mistakes & Making It w/ Tim Paton

    On this week’s show, we sit down with photo agent and industry veteran Tim Paton for an unflinchingly honest look at life behind the lens — and the spreadsheets. From running a successful agency through the digital revolution to helping launch careers at Magnum Photos, Tim shares war stories, hard-won wisdom, and practical insights for navigating the unpredictable world of commercial photography. We discuss everything from creative authenticity and career pivots to why AI might not just be the future — it could be your competition. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is a goldmine of real-world advice, told with humour, humility, and heart.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Here are the shownotes;Nick Turpin: https://nickturpin.com/Alan Clarke: https://alanclarke.com/Benedict Redgrove: https://benedictredgrove.com/Allan Schaller: https://www.alanschaller.com/Martin Parr: https://www.martinparr.com/Russell Miller | Magnum: Fifty Years at the Front line of History: https://amzn.to/45yKeorJosef Koudelka: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/josef-koudelka/To get in contact with Tim: www.ourfriendtim.comTim@timpaton.co.ukInstagram: timpaton1Desert Island CameraRicoh GRIIDesert Island BookAlex Webb - The Suffering of Light: https://amzn.to/4dV1o1yJoel Sternfield - American Prospects: https://amzn.to/446HMUJ

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