In episode 144 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering what makes a magazine cover photographer, Irving Penn the photojournalist, the importance those who came before us, and Covid lockdown independent initiatives. Plus this week photographer John Bulmer 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?’ John Bulmer was born in 1938 in Herefordshire, the gran...
Jan 27, 2021•20 min
In episode 143 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering how we are all publishers now, photographic connection and presenting testimony from the frontline of photojournalism. Plus this week photographer Jasper Goodall 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?’ Photographer, senior lecturer and former illustrator Jasper Goodall came into the public eye ...
Jan 20, 2021•20 min
In episode 142 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the role of the documentarian, working on the frontline, Zoom based photography, and the need to record as evidence of experience. Plus this week photographer Joseph Szabo 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?’ Joseph Szabo is a teacher, photographer and author. He taught photography and art a...
Jan 13, 2021•21 min
In episode 141 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering whether your most recent work is your best work, the importance of childhood experiences within creative practice and what shape a camera has to be for it to be called a camera! Plus this week photographer Buku Sarkar 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?’ Buku Sarkar is a photographer and wr...
Jan 06, 2021•20 min
In episode 140 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed taking stock, and reflecting on where photography is at the end of 2020 and making suggestions for New Year's resolutions, based on new ways of working, learning and listening in a post Covid world. He also commemorates those photographers we have lost in the past year. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, ...
Dec 30, 2020•22 min
In episode 139 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography at Christmas past, present and future. He also welcomes, podcast listener, former Life magazine Editor and writer on photography Bill Shapiro to the shed to explain what photography means to him as part of our 2020 Christmas Special. Bill Shapiro is an American writer and editor, best known for serving as the editor of LIFE magazine, and as the founding editor of LIFE.com. LIFE magazine had not been publi...
Dec 23, 2020•19 min
In episode 138 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the value of retaining copyright and an archive, experimenting with photo book covers, and the importance of inspiring others to explore photography. Plus this week photographer Jeremy Liebman 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?’ Jeremy Liebman grew up in Berkeley, California and Dallas, Tex...
Dec 16, 2020•20 min
In episode 137 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography and magazines, gatekeepers who don't respond and the risk of using Instagram instead of a website. Plus this week photographer Denisse Ariana Pérez 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?’ Caribbean born, Copenhagen based, Denisse Ariana Pérez is an Interactive Art Direction graduat...
Dec 09, 2020•20 min
In episode 136 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photographers designing photo books, building teams of experienced people, and documentation of 'The Troubles' in Norther Ireland. He also announces that the UNP shop is now open! Plus this week photographer Aletheia Casey 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?’ Aletheia Casey is a photographi...
Dec 02, 2020•20 min
In episode 135 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of being nice, telling the story of a photographer that became a baker, and reflecting on the jet-set lifestyle of one of the greats of British photography. Plus this week photographer Paul Lowe 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?’ Paul Lowe is an award-winning photographer wh...
Nov 25, 2020•20 min
To mark the publication of his book What Does Photography Mean to You? The presenter of the A Photographic Life podcast Grant Scott spoke online with Bill Shapiro about the book, his process creating the podcast and what he has learnt from listening to the photographers who answer the question he sets them each week. This is an edited version of that conversation. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxfor...
Nov 20, 2020•37 min
In episode 134 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering what makes an iconic image and music photography, the importance of editing, and the appropriation of 'lockdown' as a fashion photography moment. Plus this week photographer Lois Greenfield 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?’ Lois Greenfield began her career as a photojournalist, but was d...
Nov 18, 2020•19 min
In episode 133 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the recent US Election and the continued importance of the photographic image in shaping narrative and existing as a historical document. In this episode Grant reflects on specific images and photographers that define US political history and those that may define the past four years of Trump's presidency for future generations. Plus this week photographer Richard Beaven takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with a...
Nov 11, 2020•22 min
In episode 132 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photographic good practice, the importance of listening, avoiding scams and why those who commission should have some photographic knowledge. Plus this week photographer Eduard Korniyenko 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?’ Eduard Korniyenko was born in Stavropol, Russia, in 1974 and became...
Nov 04, 2020•19 min
In episode 131 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering technology and photography, marking the passing of Frank Horvat, and reflecting on the portrait photograph as a historical document. Plus this week photographer Olivia Rose 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?’ Olivia Rose graduated in 2008 from the fashion photography course at the London C...
Oct 28, 2020•20 min
In episode 130 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed marking the passing of Chris Killip, reflecting on the relationship between photography and travel, and encouraging photographers to network for creative and mental wellbeing. Plus this week photographer Robin Schwartz 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?’ Robin Schwartz is a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow in p...
Oct 21, 2020•20 min
In episode 129 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed stating that it's okay not to understand everything, reflecting on the excessive interpretation of images, and noting how Zoom is taking over our lives, but not in a negative way. Plus this week photographer Yael Martínez 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?’ Yael Martínez's studied at the Graphic Arts I...
Oct 14, 2020•20 min
In episode 128 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering PHD's in photography, yet more 'pay to play' scams, and photography's response to social distancing. Plus this week photographer Nancy Borowick 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?’ Nancy Borowick is an internationally renowned photographer, author, teacher and speaker, delivering over 50 sp...
Oct 07, 2020•20 min
In episode 127 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed marking the death of Harry Evans and his importance to photography, rejecting the need to label photographers by practice and celebrating the serendipity of consequence. Plus this week photographer Clare Strand 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?’ Clare Strand is a British conceptual photographer based...
Sep 30, 2020•20 min
In episode 126 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed questioning the need to deconstruct photography, considering the state of art photography, setting up your own photo talks and revealing how the podcast is constructed. Plus this week photographer Seamus Murphy 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?’ Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is now based in Lon...
Sep 23, 2020•20 min
In episode 125 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of seeing, the personal and history to photography, and how to avoid drowning in the ordinary. Plus this week photographer Greg Marinovich 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?’ Greg Marinovich is co-author of The Bang Bang Club, a nonfiction book on South Africa’s transition to...
Sep 16, 2020•19 min
In episode 124 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the charity print sale and the photographic road trip. He also allows this week's contributor to go way over time! Plus this week photographer Nicholas Syracuse 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 Syracuse, was born in Arizona and raised in the Washington DC area, where he studied ...
Sep 09, 2020•20 min
In episode 123 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering why some photographers get so angry and tribal, the role of the agent and why it takes more than a website to get commissioned. He also reflects on the power of the family album. Plus this week photographer Melissa Breyer 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?’ After a classical art training, ...
Sep 02, 2020•20 min
In episode 122 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the generational nature of photography and photographers, the need to listen to experts and identifying negative aspects whilst recognising the positive. He also reflects on the need to reply to emails and that quantity does not always mean quality. Plus this week photographer Elin Berge 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 ‘W...
Aug 26, 2020•20 min
In episode 121 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photographic ethics, common decency, empathy, inclusion and the importance of rules and knowing when to break them. Plus this week photographer Daniel Meadows 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?’ Daniel Meadows is an English photographer born in 1952. Meadows studied at Manchester Polytechni...
Aug 19, 2020•20 min
In episode 120 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the payment for image usage, calling for an end to indecipherable writing on photography and reflecting on the potential for a new era of photographic road trips. Plus this week photographer Ethan Hill 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?’ Brooklyn based Ethan Hill is an award winning portrai...
Aug 12, 2020•20 min
In episode 119 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the pyramid scheme of photography, photo gambling and pressing the video button. He also suggests buying a kid a camera! Plus this week photographer Michael Jang 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?’ For the last forty years, Michael Jang has earned a living as a portrait photographer, captur...
Aug 05, 2020•20 min
In episode 118 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of the 'back story', the need for photography to listen, and calls for a sense of balance within the photographic community. He also reflects on street photography during lockdown and Paul Fusco's RFK funeral train images. Plus this week photographer Aaron Turner 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 Ph...
Jul 29, 2020•20 min
In episode 117 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the Japanese concept of 'ikigai', blended teaching of photography, maintaining mental wellbeing and the importance of photography in troubled times. Plus this week photographer Jan Töve 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?’ If you have enjoyed this podcast why not check out our A Photographic...
Jul 22, 2020•20 min
In episode 116 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the need to keep on going, reflecting on when photography raises issues larger than the simple image, and addresses's fashion photography's need for rawness and reality in a superficial world, based on the work of Nan Goldin. He also mentions the morality of teaching photography. Plus this week photographer Rhodri Jones takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in w...
Jul 15, 2020•20 min
