In episode 115 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography as a business and if the photo festival is a tired format in need of a reboot. Plus this week photographer Danna Singer takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Danna Singer is a photographic artist, educator, and curator. She was born in 1971 in New Brunswick, New Jersey and raised...
Jul 08, 2020•19 min
In a packed episode 114 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering taking control of personal circumstance, becoming a photography teacher, living outside of the metropolitan bubble, why computational photography needs to be recognised and addressed, the importance of archives and libraries, and a photographer's transferable skills. Plus this week photographer Tim Davis takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he...
Jul 01, 2020•20 min
In episode 113 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering emotional connection, the importance of heroes in our creative lives and ask's "What is the reality of earning a living as a commissioned analogue photographer?" Plus this week photographer Nicholas J. R. White takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Nick Wynne was Born in 1971 in Parkgate Wirr...
Jun 24, 2020•20 min
In episode 112 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering what constitutes street and studio photography, the importance of the 'personal' in photography and the need to avoid creative templates and labels. Plus this week photographer Nicholas J. R. White takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Nicholas J. R. White studied for a B.A (Hons) Photography...
Jun 17, 2020•19 min
In episode 111 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the documentation of political upheaval, the importance of ethics and morals in a photographic practice and the need for empathy as a photographer. Plus this week photographer Mandy Barker takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Mandy Barker is an award-winning photographer whose work involvin...
Jun 10, 2020•21 min
In this special episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the past week of images coming out of the United States documenting police violence, the protests following the death of George Floyd and the support for Back Lives Matter. Plus photographer Micaiah Carter takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ The 23-year-old Brooklyn-based photogr...
Jun 06, 2020•14 min
In episode 110 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the photographic image as proof of history, creating an archive, and the potential repetition of portrait photography. Plus this week photographer Witold Krassowski takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Born in 1956 Witold Krassowski studied linguistics at the University of Warsaw and the Sor...
Jun 03, 2020•19 min
In episode 109 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography on the streets as a form of protest, how creativity is viewed on television, the state of the editorial industry, and why we no longer need to us the word 'mobile' when describing photographs. Plus this week photographer Michael Magers takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Micha...
May 27, 2020•20 min
In episode 108 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the photographic response to isolation, the importance of the client relationship and the reality of commissioned photography. Plus this week photographer Jason Bell takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Jason Bell was born in Camden, London, in 1969 and was given his first camera at the age ...
May 20, 2020•20 min
In episode 107 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography workshops, why photo festivals are not more fun and how the role of the gatekeeper could be different. All with the loose theme of money and funding! Colin McPherson is a Scottish documentary photographer based in the north west of England. He began his career in photojournalism, working on assignments and commissions for the Independent newspaper and other publications for over 20 years. In recent times, h...
May 13, 2020•20 min
In episode 106 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering a move away from competing in the arts on television, what it takes to start an independent collective and the positive outcomes that could come from the current global lockdown. Plus this week photographer Cathal McNaughton takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Born during the height of ‘The...
May 06, 2020•20 min
In episode 105 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering how important the history of photography is to photography today, what is 'contemporary photography'? He also reflects on the recent death of Sue Davies OBE and the foundation of The Photographer's Gallery, London. Plus this week photographer Jessica Backhaus takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to ...
Apr 29, 2020•20 min
In episode 104 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the use of 'low-fi' equipment in broadcasting during the pandemic, the need for free initiatives to continue after the lockdown has finished and the possible birth of a new 'Punk' aesthetic. Plus this week photographer Reuben Wu takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Reuben Wu is a photograp...
Apr 22, 2020•20 min
In episode 103 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on subscription models, the expectation of photography by non-photographers, and the importance of light. Plus this week photographer Hellen van Meene takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Hellen van Meene was born in the Netherlands in 1972. Her mother gave her a camera at age 15 and she beg...
Apr 15, 2020•20 min
In episode 102 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the relationship between photography and travel; a potential re-evaluation of visual storytelling and photography as a passport. Plus this week photographer Ragnar Axelsson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Ragnar Axelsson was born in 1958, and for over 40 years, has been photographing ...
Apr 08, 2020•20 min
In episode 101 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography within the home and through a window. He also talks about a recent trawl through 150 photo books that resulted in a 'box of confusion!' Plus this week photographer Andrew Jackson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Andrew Jackson is an artist based in the UK who uses photograp...
Apr 01, 2020•20 min
In this special episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on how we can respond to the current isolation many of us are experiencing, how the photo community is responding to that situation and the challenges we will all face in the future. Plus photographer Deanna Dikeman takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ You can hear the Bob Dylan son...
Mar 28, 2020•16 min
In episode 100 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the past, present and future of photography. Plus this week Grant revisits a conversation he had in 2012 with legendary photographer and filmmaker Wolfgang 'Wolf' Susitsky at his Little Venice, London apartment when Susitsky was 100 years of age. Vienna born Wolfgang 'Wolf' Suschitzky, was a documentary photographer, as well and cinematographer perhaps best known for his collaboration with Paul Rotha in the 1940s and...
Mar 25, 2020•26 min
In episode 99 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the changing role of the photographer's assistant, using music as a metaphor for photography and finally finding a camera to fit in his pocket. Plus this week photographer Massimo Vitali takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Massimo Vitali was born in Como, Italy, in 1944 and moved to London...
Mar 18, 2020•20 min
In episode 98 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of expectation, dealing with art directors and commissioners, the work of Harry Callaghan and playing the bass badly. Plus this week photographer Pixy Liao takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Born and raised in Shanghai, China, Pixy Liao is an artist currently living in Bro...
Mar 11, 2020•20 min
In episode 97 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on a recent exhibition visit and enthusiast photo magazines, yet more pay-to-play 'initiatives' and ensuring the possibilities that photography offers are understood. Plus this week photographer Mark Neville takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ The documentary film, Do Not Bend: The Photograph...
Mar 04, 2020•19 min
In episode 96 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography's need to be at the centre of the creative arts, setting up collaborative collectives, and the positive creative aspects of difficulty! Plus this week photographer Vinca Peterson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Vinca Petersen got her first camera at the age of seven or eight...
Feb 26, 2020•20 min
In episode 95 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed, feeling political and strident, suggesting that the photographic establishment need to start talking 'with' not 'at' photographers, reflecting on issues of photographic self-doubt and calling for a punk informed attitude amongst the photo community to creating new initiatives! Plus this week photographer Anton Kusters takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer...
Feb 19, 2020•20 min
In episode 94 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering pay-to-play publishing, photography as a big business revenue stream, and opening the door to the realities of creating a photographic practice. Plus this week photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Julia Fullerton-Batten was born in 1970 in Bremen, Germany....
Feb 12, 2020•20 min
In episode 93 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the slow death of photo magazines, unrealistic expectations, staying true to your work and yourself. Plus this week photographer Anna Boyiazis takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Anna Boyiazis is an American documentary photographer based between Southern California and East Africa. She ear...
Feb 05, 2020•20 min
In episode 92 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of visiting photo exhibitions, working with online and off-line platforms, and the selfie as evidence. He also asks if the photo competition has had its day! Plus this week photographer Seth Lower takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ San Francisco based Seth Lower studied for h...
Jan 29, 2020•20 min
In episode 91 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of accepting and admitting failure, accepting research as part of your photography and the fact that analogue photography is not defined by the darkroom. Plus this week photographer Roger Stowell takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Roger Stowell has worked as a professional ad...
Jan 22, 2020•20 min
In episode 90 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering if photographers need websites, how to get the best from Twitter and the importance of the past to the present and the future. Plus this week photographer Oli Scarff takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Oli Scarff works for Agence France-Presse (AFP) and is based near Manchester, UK covering ...
Jan 15, 2020•20 min
In episode 89 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the purpose of the photo book, pressure put on photographers, and the rise of the 'photo-entrepreneur'. Plus this week photographer R.J.Kern takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ R. J. Kern was born in 1978 and is an American artist whose work explores ideas of home, ancestry, and a sense of p...
Jan 08, 2020•21 min
In episode 88 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed taking stock, reflecting on where photography is at the beginning of a new year and new decade, making suggestions for New Year's resolutions, questioning the price of cameras and our expectations of making, creating and connecting with an audience for our work. If you have enjoyed this podcast why not check out our A Photographic Life Podcast Plus. Created as a learning resource that places the power of learning into the hands of ...
Jan 01, 2020•21 min
