In episode 174 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on how big business impacts on the photographic commission, who photography festival's are aimed at and the courage of conflict photographers. Plus this week photographer Claire Thomas 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?’ Claire Thomas is a photojournalist and fine art photographer from Wales, cur...
Aug 25, 2021•20 min
In episode 173 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of respect and authenticity in documenting tragedy, explaining best practice to clients and finding connections when finding and creating new work. Plus this week photographer Steve Reeves 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?’ Steve Reeves was born in Ilford, Essex but has lived fo...
Aug 18, 2021•20 min
In episode 172 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on emotions and memory within photography, the importance of the family album and how life informs who we are and what we photograph. Plus this week photographer Yukari Chikura 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?’ Yukari Chikura was born in Tokyo, Japan. After graduating from Music University, she...
Aug 11, 2021•20 min
In episode 171 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on mentorship, teaching and the passing on of information. He also provides his final found rules for life. Plus this week photographer Peter Fraser 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?’ Peter Fraser bought his first camera at the age of 7 and went to school in Wales until 1971, when he left to stud...
Aug 04, 2021•20 min
In episode 170 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the value of the photographic print, sharing some rules for life, considering the structured narrative and stressing the importance of never getting creatively old. Plus this week photographer Michelle Watt 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?’ Michelle Watt is a fashion and portrait photographe...
Jul 28, 2021•20 min
In episode 169 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on rules on being an artist, making friends through photography, the importance of writing to photography and applying for positions with photographic education. Plus this week photographer Frances Scott 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?’ Frances Scott is from Orkney, but is currently base...
Jul 21, 2021•20 min
In episode 168 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on ego within photography, keeping it simple and inaccessible inspirational photo books. Plus this week photographer Tadas Kazakevičius 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?’ Tadas Kazakevičius is a documentary and portrait photographer based in Vilnius, Lithuania. After spending five years in ...
Jul 14, 2021•21 min
In episode 167 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on nostalgia, the photographic happening and a celebrity photo shoot in New York. Plus this week photographer Simon Roberts 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?’ exhibited widely and his photographs reside in major public and private collections, including the George Eastman House, Deutsche Bö...
Jul 07, 2021•20 min
In episode 166 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on rules in photography, how you don't learn, if you don't hear what you need to hear and travel instigating work. Plus this week photographer Fabio Ponzio 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?’ Fabio Ponzio's interest in photography began in 1976, during a trip to the Balkans. In 1977 he made ...
Jun 30, 2021•21 min
In episode 165 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on learning and teaching photography, formally, informally and unintentionally! Plus this week photographer Harry Borden 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?’ Harry Borden is a British portrait photographer based in London, born in New York and brought up in Devon in the UK. He studied photogr...
Jun 23, 2021•20 min
In episode 164 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering transferable skills, film making, finding answers with photography and challenging the status quo. Plus this week photographer Jason Langer 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?’ Arizona born American photographer Jason Langer's love of photography dates back to his childhood in Ashland, Orego...
Jun 16, 2021•21 min
In episode 163 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on multi-faceted image making, still images in film narrative, avoiding meaningless catchphrases, and suggesting a photographer from the past to check out that you may not of heard of. Plus this week photographer David Corio 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?’ Design to study photography. Af...
Jun 09, 2021•21 min
In episode 162 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of receiving and giving feedback, the long term project and using all forms of art as inspiration, information and aspiration within photographic practice. Plus this week photographer Mik Critchlow 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?’ Mik Critchlow is a social documentary ph...
Jun 02, 2021•20 min
In episode 161 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the business of photography, the death of editorial photography, positive thinking and the importance of learning from experience. Plus this week photographer Jeremy Nicholl 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 Northern Ireland in 1957, Jeremy Nicholl was inspired to become a photo...
May 26, 2021•20 min
In episode 160 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed announcing that the doctor will see you now, considering the importance of Tik Tok and not getting left behind, being working class and photographers moving into teaching. Plus this week photographer Mark Steinmetz 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?’ Mark Steinmetz was born in New York City and raised ...
May 19, 2021•19 min
In episode 159 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering age and the subject matter we seek, accessing the personal and the importance of simplicity when writing about photography. Plus this week photographer Jill Beth Hanes 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?’ Jill Beth Hannes was born in Hawaii and graduated from The Academy of Art University, ...
May 12, 2021•20 min
In episode 158 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of research, reading a listener's email, and reflecting how the camera we have informs the work that we make. Plus this week photographer Nolan Ryan Trowe 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?’ Nolan Ryan Trowe was born in Maryland in 1993 and raised in California and describes ...
May 05, 2021•20 min
In episode 157 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the fact that the podcast has reached the 'troublesome two's' with its second birthday, whilst reflecting on some of the key themes, dreams and schemes that have developed over the last 157 episodes. Plus this week photographer David Eustace 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 ...
Apr 28, 2021•20 min
In episode 156 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of rigorous debate, focusing once again on post-production manipulation controversy and reflecting on the importance of honesty in photography. Plus this week photographer Benedict Redgrove 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 1969 near Reading, England and attended th...
Apr 21, 2021•19 min
In episode 155 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the curse of the pedant within photography, embracing the new, and photography on television. Plus this week photographers Tatsiana Chypsanava and Esther Ruth Mbabazi take on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which they answer the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Belarusian born Tatsiana Chypsanava is a documentary photographer currently based in Nels...
Apr 14, 2021•19 min
In episode 154 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering his manifesto for photographers, the manipulation of images, when things go 'wrong' they often go 'right' and the death of stock. Plus this week photographer Rachael Wright 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?’ Originally from a village in Northamptonshire, Rachel Wright moved to London and ...
Apr 07, 2021•20 min
In episode 153 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering nostalgia through a remembrance of things past, emotional connection with an image and whether we will want to see Covid related work in the future. Plus this week Connie Hanson, one half of Guzman, takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answers the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ The Guzman consists of the award-winning husband and wif...
Mar 31, 2021•19 min
In episode 152 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering NFT's, photography, the digital art market and the importance of having fun. He also has some thoughts on recent events staged on Clubhouse to share. Plus this week photographer Mona Kuhn 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 in São Paulo, Brazil to parents of German ancestry, Mona Kuhn...
Mar 24, 2021•19 min
In episode 151 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photographer's making photo books, looking at photo books without paying for them, 'pay to play' online workshops and the reality of virtual online photography exhibitions. Plus this week photographer Melissa O'Shaughnessy 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?’ Melissa O’Shaughnessy was born ...
Mar 17, 2021•19 min
In episode 150 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the demands of studio based portraiture and what constitutes a studio, buying into an aesthetic, and online access to contemporary art practice. Plus this week photographer Gary Calton 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 Sheffield, in 1967, Gary Calton trained and later worked as a ...
Mar 10, 2021•20 min
In episode 149 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering unrealistic expectations, visual fitness, being recorded on Zoom and 'remote' portrait photography. Plus this week photographer Norman McBeath 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?’ Norman McBeath (pronounced McBeth) is a photographer and printmaker who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. His creati...
Mar 03, 2021•20 min
In episode 148 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering what makes a professional photographic practice, the importance of reading to photography, making friends and what a small world the photographic world is. Plus this week photographer Hugh Hales-Tooke 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?’ Hugh Hales-Tooke studied painting at art school before...
Feb 24, 2021•20 min
In episode 147 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the ethics of guilt and digital documentation, commenting on two worlds of photography, and the importance of embracing new technology, thinking and practice. Plus this week photographer Endia Beal 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?’ Endia Beal is an African-American visual artist, curator...
Feb 12, 2021•20 min
In episode 146 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the past, present and possible future for editorial photography. Plus this week photographer Ana Caroline de Lima 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?’ Ana Caroline de Lima is a Brazilian photographer, journalist and anthropologist whose work focuses on the documentation of cultural, social ...
Feb 10, 2021•19 min
In episode 145 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the death of editorial integrity, academic photography book publishing and the need to create a photographic print. Plus this week photographer Mark Klett 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?’ Arizona based Mark Klett studied Geology at St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY before completing hi...
Feb 03, 2021•20 min
