On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare are joined by the delightful Wicher from Jaggle to talk about something new and exciting he has built - a way for anyone to make dark room prints without the need for a darkroom equipment, or even a dark room! Find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/therealjaggle?igsh=MTFqMXB2MTM4dG02aw== https://jaggle-photo.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxurZ_4fl7Q0vOoYWjLvM5xTaqi8FzRJSyd_ihz52QZbQWGP3qWkI0hws_aem_IOmoAsrwtnTH9INQHA4xzg On the subject of new and e...
Sep 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 553
Lina Clerke and Nina Emett join Graeme and Billy to discuss the remarkable life and photographic journey of Marilyn Stafford upon the release of the second edition of the book “Marilyn Stafford: A Life in Photography”. @ marilynstaffordphotography www.marilynstaffordphotography.com https://bluecoatpress.co.uk/product/marilyn-stafford-a-life-in-photography/ Down the line Podcast: https://marilynstaff1.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/MS-edit1_BenHarmanpodcast_FINAL.mp3 https://fotodocument.org (aw...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 552
On this weeks show Rachel, Clare and Graeme are joined by the ever delightful Billy Sanford to talk about a few of the pictures they've made over the years that have become important to them, and talk about why in the hope that we can all take more important pictures in the future! If you want to see the pictures (except Rachel's as sadly most of those are lost to time), you can find them here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7h8i4f4RtpN3KzvKYIyePiexoaOLXW0?usp=sharing Before all that t...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 551
It's a summer time check in from Rachel Brewster-Wright, Clare Marie Bailey and Graeme as we head into a lovely wet bank holiday weekend. Find workshops and all things Little Vintage Photograpy here: http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk Get Rachels workbook here: http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk/workbook , Also in store at Open Eye Gallery, Real Camera Company (Liverpool & Manchester stores) and Dead Ink Bookshop, Smithdown Rd, Analogue Wonderland and the Intrepid Camera Company Exhibi...
Aug 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 550
It's what literally everyone has been waiting for, the creme de la menthe of informed opinions Rachel and Graeme making their views on the Pentax 17 known. Finally the you can all stop holding the front pages! Not just that, but Rachel has been inspired by a noted influencer to buy a new camera, Graeme has been shooting with a new and interesting lens, the Big Film Photowalk has happened, an insulted man has provided a new cheap shots challenge theme and Clare is at the cinema! It's all kicking ...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 549
AT LAST! Yes, it's finally here, the Cheap Shots Challenge judging for the History round, sorry it's so late! Joining the gang to do the all important judging is photographer, author, fan of history and all round good guy Ian Wallace, who casts his appraising eyes (both of them) over the fabulous collection of images submitted by our wonderful listeners. Want to see as well as hear about these pictures? You're in luck, just go to https://sunny16podcast.com/cheap-shots-challenge/cheap-shots-chall...
Jun 11, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 548
The gang return to give a big thanks for all the fab Cheap shots entries (and an 11th hour last minute callout in case anyone has forgotten), talk Pinhole day and Polaroid week, Rachel's upcoming trip to Photographica and the upcoming Big Film Photowalks happening all around UK at the end of June. Can we really squeeze all these things into a short show, and get sidetracked by AI? Hell yes we can https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/products/the-big-film-photowalk https://pccgb.net/photographica/ ht...
May 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 547
Rachel and Clare are back once again to talk about events and exhibitions going on around the country, pieces of culture people might be interested in seeing and what they've been up to, including putting on a Photography exhibition in a Bank Vault!
Apr 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 546
With apologies for the delay in getting this episode to you (due entirely to Clare looking at dog pictures on the internet), it is with the usual big pile of delight that we bring you 3 of the finest of the current available hosts of the Sunny 16 Podcast for a show full of chat about the Photography show and some interesting new work Clare is getting started on, plus all the usual diversions! https://chroma.camera/ - Home of the Double Glass lens and upcoming Chroma Click https://intrepidcamera....
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 545
On this weeks show we have return visit from the fabulous pusher of film photography frontiers Dave Walker joining us to talk about his recent adventures creating in-camera colour prints using the Pinsta camera, and making black and white into positive prints with a simple procedure that even Graeme wasn't able to totally mess up. You can find Dave on Instagram @DavetheWalker80 His 35mmc articles are here: https://www.35mmc.com/14/02/2024/the-black-and-white-paper-reversal-process/ https://www.3...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 544
On this episode we're delighted to be joined be photographer, printer, exhibitor, gym attendee and all round legend Pete Langman to talk about his recent exhibition, how he handled documenting sensitive subject matter, and where his experiences are leading him next. You can find Pete's website here: https://www.cameraandcoffeecabin.click/ The video of stills and spoken word here: https://youtu.be/futXonHE9kw?si=N4uWf1CVfrUW0eot And @grainagainstthemachine on Instagram...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 543
Ring the bells, bang the drums, hoover the cat, it's Cheap Shots Challenge judging time! Rachel and Clare let Graeme out from the producer box he's kept in, and they're joined by the wonderful Val Plichta, English teacher, oft-time photography model/muse for Rachel and the perfect person to judge both the our efforts and the frankly far superior work done by our marvellous listeners. LINKS: Rachel Instant box camera sessions: https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/vintage-portrait/ Analogue ...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 542
On 27th of January the world lost a legendary and unique photographer, Brian Griffin. His never ending creativity, off the wall vision and sheer drive to make new and original art left us with a body of work unlike any other, and earned him many plaudits, including Photographer of the Decade for his work in the 1980's. We were lucky enough to be joined by Brian on the show a couple of times. He was a truly lovely person, generous with his time and with an inexhaustible supply of stories about hi...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 541
On this show Rachel is joined by the fabulous Billy Sanford to talk about what they've been up to over the festive period, their photography plans and hopes for 2024 and much more - there's plenty to talk about! Get your pictures in for the Cheap Shots Challenge to sunny16podcast@gmail.com
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 540
On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare delve into mail from the community, discuss how to approach getting your work into galleries, Rachel's new Afghan camera and much more. Don't forget to get working on your Cheap Shots entries, the theme this time out is "Literature" Links: Application to take part in "Ambiguous" zine: https://forms.gle/yhToPdsEeqYFShxK9 It can also be found in my Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky accounts @richardhall on twitter & Bluesky, @connexions on Insta. Crown and F...
Dec 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 539
It's a real treat this week to be able to share with you all the frankly brilliant news that Harman Labs, the people who already bring you all of your favourite Ilford and Kentmere films, papers etc, are launching a brand new made from the ground up colour film for the first time ever at their factory in Mobberley! Matt and Michelle join Rachel and Graeme to give us all the details, go to the freshly minted Harman Photo website: https://harmanphoto.co.uk/ to see example photo's, videos and more....
Dec 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 538
On this weeks show Rach and Clare return to catch us up on all they've been up to and to talk about the delights and difficulties of shooting over the gloomy months of winter and offer their suggestions on how to make the best of the grey months. Big shoutout to everyone's favourite Sunbeam Billy Sanford who's crazy rock and roll lifestyle finally caught up with him this week - Get Well Soon Billy! Find the trailer for Simon Riddells new documentary Peak Perseverance here: Peak Perseverance Trai...
Nov 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 537
More fabulous folks from the Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to talk to us on a busy day. Alecia and Dan from Lensfayre: https://www.lensfayre.com/ Molly : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HlJ1U76_QmtECCGuRIG7Q https://www.instagram.com/eclectachrome/?hl=en Naomi from Intrepid Cameras: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/ Sam from Solarcan: https://solarcan.co.uk/ James Lane from Zone Imaging: https://zoneimaging-photochemicals.co.uk/film-processing-l...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 536
In this episode we've got the first part of our coverage from the Analogue Spotlight event which took place in Nottingham a few weeks ago. Part 2 will follow shortly, but for now you can tune in to hear from: Paul Mckay from https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/ Peter from This is How I Roll Film https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thisishowirollfilm?ref=l2-about-shopname Simon Forster from https://simonforsterphotographic.co.uk/ Michelle and Neil from https://twitter.com/HarmanPhoto and of course https://...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 535
It's a new day at Sunny 16 Towers as Rachel and Clare take the wheel of the good ship (which is also a tower) Sunny 16 onwards to exciting new waters full of analogue photography goodness. On this weeks show they discuss all they've been up to lately, from running workshops to taking part in exhibitions, Holga week 2023, the upcoming Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham, answer listener emails and MORE! https://holgaweek.com/ https://analoguespotlight.com/2023-community-event/ https://www.indi...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 534
Sunny 16 is back from its summer break! The whole gang are here, refreshed from the break and with stories to share. And we have some announcements too on how the show is moving forward. Some things mentioned in the show: Analogue Spotlight event Artdoc Gallery The 12.12 project Polaroid i2 camera Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀...
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 533
It’s summer holiday time! What are the team up to over the summer? What photo adventures await? Also, for the first time ever, we are taking an extended break over the summer - but we will be back with you all in the autumn! We hope you all enjoy your summers too 🏄♀️🪇🏖️ Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 532
And so it is time to conclude our short series on lighting. Thank you to everyone who submitted images for our assignment on “Intentional Light”. It was great to see them and to discuss them on the show. There are some host submissions to discuss as well. Video mentioned by Christian on what to shoot when “there is nothing to shoot” . Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 531
As our lighting series progresses, this week we take a deep dive into Clare’s current, amazing project, inspired by and including lots of lighting. With a deadline of the Revelat show in just a few weeks, Clare has been both hugely busy and hugely creative! Mentioned in the show: Photie man Yevonde Civilisation - The Way We Live Now Revelat Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 530
Out of grumpiness can spring beauty. Specifically, Ade is grumpy and that seeds a rich, rambling and revealing conversation about the role vulnerability plays in our creativity. If that sounds heavy, fear not, indulge yourself 😀. Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀
May 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 529
A crafty discussion about exposure and how to use it to influence you images - with a generous helping of practical tips on the technicalities of working with flash. Too many topics covered to list them all in the show notes so buckle up and listen in! Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀
May 11, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 528
We teased, then went quiet - but here we are with the start of our new mini-series on lighting! Actually, the launch of two new series on lighting, one here on Sunny 16 and the other on Sunny 16 Presents. Tune in to find out more. We also have a guest co-host who will go on to host the S16P series, none other than John-Michael Mendizza 🎉. Get a head start on John-Michael’s lightning work at his website or insta . And as if that is not enough, we invite you all to participate in the mini series ...
May 04, 2023•53 min•Ep. 527
Whoosh! Spring has sprung - or at least is springing, and only if you live in the northern hemisphere - but you get the point. When our minds turn to travelling with for photography and with our cameras, what do we look for? Truly we chase the light 😀! Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 526
It’s news week on Sunny16 - lots of stuff to talk about: Dunkbot Kickstarter Christian’s new mandolin Clare's magazine cover Polaroid Blue Reclaimed Edition Fujifilm suspends domestic supplies in Japan Apple, Chair, Hat Update from Alfie Tych New Mamiyamigos podcast Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀...
Apr 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 525
In this episode we chat with delightful Ariela Badenas who's a photographer from Vancouver, Canada. She tells us why she loves film, how important community darkrooms are and why she would rather wear all her clothes on top of each other than not have enough space in her bag for cameras when travelling. https://www.arielab.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/arielaaaaaaaa/ Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 524
