In episode 314 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the need for change, and explains how the podcast will be evolving now it is coming from a garage and not a shed! He aslo reads a short extract from his latest book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven magazines. Sixty years of stories... Plus this week, photographer Holly Revell takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length for the last ever answer to the question...
May 15, 2024•20 min
In episode 313 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of being professional and not egotistical when working with clients and discovering who you really are through photography. Plus this week, photographer Tria Giovan 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?’ Tria Giovan was born in 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, raised on St Thomas,...
May 08, 2024•19 min
In 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 where the magazine industry and editorial photography are today from the photographer’s perspective. 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...
May 01, 2024•45 min
In episode 311 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on looking back and looking forward, the failure of AI photography and the importance of visiting local photography exhibitions. Plus this week, photographer Chantel King 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?’ London-based Chantel King's work focuses on beauty and portraiture. She completed he...
Apr 24, 2024•19 min
In episode 310 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the need to regularly replenish your cretivity and inspiration source and he reads from his new book Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories. Plus this week, photographer Kyle McDougall 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?’ Kyle McDougall is a documentary ...
Apr 17, 2024•21 min
In episode 309 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the universal availability of post-production software, the siloed nature of photography and the continued thinning out of experience amongst photography commissioners. Plus this week, photographer Mandy Williams 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?’ London based Mandy Williams uses photog...
Apr 10, 2024•20 min
In 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 where the magazine industry and editorial photography are today from the photographer's perspective. 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...
Apr 03, 2024•57 min
In episode 307 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography and the 1990s, keeping ethemera that may or may not be important and the importance of making mistakes to creative success. Plus this week, photographer Michael Robinson Chávez 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?’ Michael Robinson Chávez, is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning ph...
Mar 27, 2024•22 min
In episode 306 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the royal family and image manipulation, why you should undertake an MA in photography and he reads a listener's email! Plus this week, photographer Xavi Bou 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?’ Xavi Bou was born in Barcelona in 1979. He became interested in natural sciences at a young age...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min
In episode 305 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the democratization of photography preventing the challenge of the new, the process being less important than the outcome and he reads some listeners letters. This episode is dedicated to the memory of photographer Stuart Pilkington. Plus this week, writer, editor and curator Deborah Dash Moore takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the qu...
Mar 13, 2024•20 min
In 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 death of the magazine industry and editorial photography. 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, he was the founding E...
Mar 06, 2024•51 min
In episode 304 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed speaking with master printer Bob Tursack about all aspects of photographic printing including photo books, fine art printing, digital, analogue and lithographic. They also discuss photographer expectations, good practice and the photographer/printer relationship. Bob Tursack, is the CEO of the high-end printing company Brilliant Graphics. He is a third-generation printer who grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs who became intereste...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min
In episode 303 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on confusion between post-production and AI, professionalism and creativity and accepting that old labels are no longer relevant. Plus this week, photographer Mark Chapman 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 Chapman is an award-winning filmmaker and artist from North East, England whose...
Feb 21, 2024•20 min
In episode 302 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on selling houses with a smartphone, whether a there is such a thing as a 'real' photograph and more concerning the long form photographic project. Plus this week, photographer Michael Robert Williams 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?’ You can find out more about the webinar mentioned in th...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min
In 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 long-form photographic project. 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, he was the founding Editor-in-Chief of LIFE.com...
Feb 07, 2024•50 min
In this special 300th Episode UNP Founder and Curator Grant Scott reflects upon the contributors to the podcast over the past five years who have attempted to answer the question 'What Does Photography Mean to Me?' He identifies themes, and attitudes that have been addressed in those contributions and what the majority of photographers find most important to them in making work. Grant began the podcast with the simple intention of providing an arm around the shoulder of photographers who felt is...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min
In episode 299 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photographers as brands, stock photography embracing AI, cardboard rats in photographs, and advice on writing for photographers. Plus this week, photographer Morganna Magee 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 register to join the webinar to find out about the Online MA Profession...
Jan 24, 2024•20 min
In episode 298 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of the 'why' over the 'how' in photography, avoiding the need for a 'style' and why subject matter should be based on your passions and interests. Plus this week, photographer Virginia Turbett 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?’ Virginia Turbett was born in 1957 in rural W...
Jan 17, 2024•22 min
In episode 297 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the relationship between photographer, client and publisher, photography as history and he reads some listeners letters! Plus this week, photographer David Vintiner 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?’ David Vintiner is a London based photographer best known for his portraiture. He has wor...
Jan 10, 2024•20 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 2024 reflecting on AI, documenting conflict, the future of editorial photography, and new social media. 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, he was the founding Editor-in-Chief of LIFE.com, which won the 2011 Nation...
Jan 01, 2024•51 min
In this ‘AI/Copyright’ episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed connecting with Nick Dunmur from the Association of Photographers to discuss all aspects of AI and its impact on photography and photographers. You may be surprised and relieved to hear that the future may not be as dark as some believe. Nick Dunmur was born in Oxford, in the UK and grew up in Sheffield. He moved to Nottingham in 1985 and completed a BA (Hons) in Photography at Trent Polytechnic, before beginning t...
Dec 27, 2023•57 min
In this special extended episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed talking with photographer and festival creator Jeff Dunas about photo festivals, publishing photography, being an entreprenour and the importance of a love for photography. Jeff Dunas was born in 1954 in Los Angeles, California. His work spans five decades and has appeared in hundreds of magazines, album covers, books and calendars. Dunas' principal areas of work have included nudes, documentary, portrait and str...
Dec 20, 2023•53 min
In episode 293 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on listening to experts, and learning from those with experience. He also notes the passing of Ross McDonnell, Larry Fink, Elliott Erwitt and Shane McGowan. Plus this week, photographer Arthur Meyerson 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?’ Since 1974, native Texan Arthur Meyerson has travelled...
Dec 13, 2023•20 min
In 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 mistakes photographers make! That have nothing to do with making photographs! 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, h...
Dec 06, 2023•45 min
In episode 291 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on adopting an AI scrape approach to reporting on the latest AI news. Plus this week, photographer Luke Duggleby 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 Duggleby is an award-winning British freelance photographer who has been based in Bangkok, Thailand, for over 15 years. Focusing on Asia, ...
Nov 29, 2023•21 min
In episode 290 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on reading the conflict image and its continuing power to inform. Plus this week, photographer Roo Lewis 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?’ Roo Lewis is a photographer based in Hackney, North London and his portraiture has been commissioned included in magazines such as Vogue, The Guardian,...
Nov 22, 2023•21 min
In episode 289 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the passing of photographer John Sevigny, the fact that you are never too old to learn and how life informs our photography. Plus this week, photographer Robin Weaver 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?’ A 1970s travelling exhibition in Cardiff of photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson made ...
Nov 15, 2023•20 min
In episode 288 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of subject to the photographer whilst knowing why you are making photographs and the issues with photographic hyperbole on social media. Plus this week, photographer Michael J Brennan 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, Brennan began his career as a runne...
Nov 08, 2023•20 min
In 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 feedback. How to give it, what to expect from it and how to receive it! 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, he was ...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min
In episode 286 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on themes that those dealing with AI and photography are focusing on and the homogenisation of the photo book. Plus this week, photographer Bill 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?’ Bill Stephenson was born in 1955 in Birmingham, but spent his teenage school years growing up in Lee...
Oct 25, 2023•21 min
