In this special extended episode 251 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed speaking with photographer Matt Black. They discuss the tradition of the American road trip, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, politics and photography and the ethical responsibility of the visual storyteller amongst many other aspects of the American photographic tradition. Matt Black lives in California’s Central Valley, a rural, agricultural area in the heart of the state. His work has f...
Mar 22, 2023•35 min
In episode 254 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the seven ages of the photographer, making a photo book and photography's relationship with mindfulness. Plus this week, photographer Juan Fable 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?’ Juan Fabuel studied photography at the University of Valencia, Spain and is currently studying for a PHD at ...
Mar 15, 2023•20 min
In episode 253 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the mistakes made when staging a photography festival, the importance of developing a thick skin as a photographer and honesty in the world of generated photography. Plus this week, photographer Landry Major 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?’ Landry Major's childhood summers were spent ...
Mar 08, 2023•20 min
In the sixth episode of this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the role of the photo mentor, the importance of mentorship, what to expect and how to successfully find the right one. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relau...
Mar 01, 2023•53 min
There is a renewed interest today in created photography and the world of spirits, ghosts and the supernatural but physical proof of such entities is rarely evidenced. A fascination with photographing the after-life and manipulated photography can be traced back to the early days of the medium, when Victorian photographers claimed to repeatedly capture proof that those that had passed remained among us. In this special episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott uses research first completed by ...
Feb 27, 2023•18 min
In episode 251 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of magazine photography, finding subject matter, respecting popular culture and possibly the first ever touring exhibition of contemporary photography in the UK. Plus this week, photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn 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?’ Carolyn Mendelsohn original...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min
In episode 250 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on making photography accessible, buying cheap cameras, encouraging the photographers of tomorrow and entering AI images to photo competitions. Plus this week, photographer Luke Stephenson 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?’ Luke Stephenson was born on New Year's day, 1983 in Darlington, Nor...
Feb 15, 2023•21 min
In episode 249 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the self-taught photographer, announcing a new Photographers Archive, and talking about the 'Photo Book Vandal'. Plus this week, photographer Greg Hunt 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 Hunt is an American filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist based in Los Angeles who began ma...
Feb 08, 2023•20 min
In the fifth episode of this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. In this episode they reflect on what makes a successful website for a photographer and a client. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the largest in Time Inc. history....
Feb 01, 2023•48 min
In episode 247 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed picking up some odds and ends concerning social media, engagement, truth versus fiction and hanging photographs. Plus this week, photographer Deborah Parkin 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?’ Deborah Parkin lives with her family and animals in the wild North Pennines, Northumberand. Her work is roote...
Jan 25, 2023•21 min
In episode 246 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the issues facing photographers in 2023, the fragile nature of social media and the return of classic American documentary photography. Plus this week, photographer Richard Sharum 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?’ Richard Sharum is a documentary and project-centred photographer who grew...
Jan 18, 2023•20 min
In episode 245 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the centenarian photographer, when the sitter takes control and learning photography not facts. Plus this week, photographer John R.J.Taylor 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 R. J. Taylor was born in Scotland in 1958 and studied art and photography at Duncan of Jordanstone College ...
Jan 11, 2023•19 min
In this extended episode, editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro and UNP founder and curator Grant Scott suggest some photographic wishes for 2023 reflecting on mentorship, open access photography, Instagram, archives, and young and not-so- young photographers. Grant also marks the passing of the photographers we have lost in 2022. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the largest in Time Inc. hi...
Jan 04, 2023•27 min
In episode 243 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed looking to the future whilst reflecting on the evolution of cameras, AI portraits and listening to photo talk. Plus this week, photographer Gautier Deblonde 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?’ Gautier Deblonde is a French photographer, renowned for his portraits of key international artists and a pract...
Dec 28, 2022•20 min
In this special extended episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed talking with photographer Jonas Bendiksen about the future for photography, synthetic images, beginning projects, how to stay relevant, generic images, photographic confidence and the pressures of success. Born in 1977 in Tønsberg, southern Norway at aged 19, Jonas Bendiksen started a one-year internship at the Magnum Photos' London office. He made coffee and tea, ran to the post office, answered the phones and r...
Dec 21, 2022•37 min
In episode 241 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography now and how we got here, whilst suggesting advice on photographic practice from Jack Kerouac and Tony Ray-Jones. Plus this week, photographer Mitra Tabrizian 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?’ Mitra Tabrizian is an Iranian‐British artist and filmmaker whose photographic work...
Dec 14, 2022•20 min
In episode 239 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on respecting copyright, those that support you, the passing of George Lois and Allan Porter and photography baseball cards. Plus this week, photographer Kieran Dodds 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?’ Kieran Dodds was born in 1980 and describes himself as a non-fiction photographer. After ...
Dec 07, 2022•20 min
In the fourth episode of this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the design, the pagination, size, format and the use of text. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the largest in Time Inc. history. Later,...
Nov 30, 2022•47 min
In episode 238 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting nostalgically on the importance of the camera shop, gateways to photography and not being too sensitive as a photographer. Plus this week, photographer Don Tonge 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?’ Don Tonge left Brownlow Fold secondary modern school in Bolton aged15 with no qualifications a...
Nov 23, 2022•20 min
In episode 237 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on taking inspiration from other photographs, post-graduate photo education and the lack of photography on the radio and television. Plus this week, photographer Max Miechowski 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?’ Max Miechowski is a British photographer based in London. His projects, which c...
Nov 16, 2022•20 min
In episode 236 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the visual storyteller, not promoting exclusivity, cancelling art and respecting the wedding photographer. Plus this week, photographer Henry Iddon 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?’ Henry Iddon is a photographic and lens-based artist whose practice concerns finding new ways, and reasons...
Nov 09, 2022•19 min
In this third episode of a new monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the importance of the photo book to photographers today, expectations, sustainability and the importance of understanding the publishing environment. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legen...
Nov 02, 2022•42 min
In episode 234 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the ethics of selling prints, fake images and the importance of family and friends to photographic practice. Plus this week, photographer Cecilia di Paolo 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?’ Cecilia Di Paolo is a London based artist, originating from Italy, who studied photography at the...
Oct 26, 2022•19 min
In episode 233 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of research to photographers, asking questions you want answers for and getting ready for winter. Plus this week, photographer Math 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?’ *Grant is aware that The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was written by Douglas Adams and not Terr...
Oct 19, 2022•19 min
In episode 232 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photographer and photo editor Eamon McCabe, finding context to get paid and the positive and negative aspects of the photo community online. Plus this week, photographer Jane Hilton 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?’ Jane Hilton is a London based photographer and filmmaker renowned for ...
Oct 12, 2022•19 min
In this second episode of a new monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the importance of photographer's writing, the curse of art speak, considering audience, drowning in academic theory and communicating with clarity and understanding. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief o...
Oct 05, 2022•42 min
In episode 230 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on not shooting the messenger, good conduct for photography competition judges, and taking inspiration from photographers, photography and anywhere else you can find it! Plus this week, photographer Roland Miller 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?’ Roland Miller is a Chicago native, who stud...
Sep 28, 2022•19 min
In episode 229 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on working with William Klein and the passing of too many photographers over too short a period of time. Plus this week, photographer Richard Bram 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?’ Richard Bram was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1952 and is an American street photographer based in ...
Sep 21, 2022•20 min
In episode 228 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on embracing failure, how to judge photography competitions, not entering photography competitions and staying positive. Plus this week, photographer Lise Johansson 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?’ Lise Johansson was born in 1985 and studied photography at the Media College, Viborg, Denm...
Sep 14, 2022•21 min
In this first episode of a new monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on the role of the gatekeepers and curators, how to approach them and how they should engage with photographers. Bill Shapiro Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in ...
Sep 07, 2022•39 min
