In this episode I had a great time talking with my friend Roxanna Angles about her perspectives on creativity and its impact on our lives. During COVID, Roxanne put together a book about mindfulness and photography based on her experiences in leading a film photography club at schools she has worked at as a counselor. She talks about her observations on how photography impacts young lives at an awkward time along with how it helps feed her own soul. Roxanna is @roxannalog on IG and Lomography. H...
Aug 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 181
In this episode, I was happy to be joined by Jessica Chriesman, the Director of Education and Outreach for Sidewalk Cinema and MAP Fellow. We talked about storytelling and how humans craft narratives to make sense of their world. She shared her approach to documentary filmmaking and her perspectives on the film festival experience. We also talked about the Book and Film club she organizes and about creativity. Jessica's website - https://jessicachriesman.com/ You can watch her documentary "Philo...
Jul 06, 2025•54 min•Ep. 180
In this episode of On Location, several film photography podcasters who are located generally in the southeast United States gathered to discuss a film photography weekend event they have been planning. There will be multiple events, but it will all start with a photowalk at the Tennessee Aquarium at 10:00 am on Saturday the 9th of August and they would love for as many film photographers as possible to attend. The event on Photowalk.me - https://www.photowalk.me/photowalk/the-great-film-photo-m...
Jul 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 179
In this episode, Tamara Harper was kind enough to share her experiences working in multiple disciplines. From enjoying various needle and fiber arts to running a small business - to writing a book on her experience as a parent managing screen time - to being a trained pianist, music teacher and singer and songwriter, Tamara talks us through some of her thoughts on authenticity and creativity. Smallwoods Studios - https://www.smallwoods-studios.com Scarves for Hillary - https://www.smallwoods-stu...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 178
To kick off this series, I was honored to be joined by Tiffany Goolsby who I initially became familiar with through the vibrant images she submits to the Frugal Film Project every month. We talked about how she became interested in photography, then her interest in film specifically. We talked about the benefits of using the same kit over a period of time, what she enjoys about photography, and a little about what engaging in photography adds to her life experience. I hope you enjoy this initial...
May 11, 2025•50 min•Ep. 177
Coming soon, a new podcast series called O Me! O Life! Inspired by the existential crisis of Walt Whitman in the wake of the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century, we'll attempt to explore what verse we might add to the enduring play that is humanity. Featuring the musical stylings of Graeme Jago. Watch this space!
May 05, 2025•1 min•Ep. 176
Clare returns for an episode about David Lynch's 1986 noir thriller Blue Velvet. She's joined by Billy Sanford and they discuss the movie, characters and themes from the film. They also touch on some of David Lynch's other work and discuss the state of independent filmmaking in contrast to big budget Hollywood blockbusters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film) Clare Marie Bailey: Website - https://www.claremariebailey.com/ Instagram - @claremariebailey Billy Sanford: Instagram - @bsa...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 175
In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) talks with photographer and filmmaker Marta Arjona (@marjonablasco). They began by discussing Marta's short films Dolors and Peaceful Wind. They also talked about using expired films and some of Marta's favorites. Marta was the recent recipient of a community grant from Ilford for her project ePhemeral. The nature of dance is that a dancer will never move exactly the same twice, so each performance is unique. Capturing it on film makes it eternal. They finishe...
Jan 06, 2025•53 min•Ep. 174
In this episode of the @onlyfilmsproject podcast, Mandy (@mandyleft) chats with Bettina (@ysa.gb) as they work on prints at Aire Street Darkroom (@airestreetdarkroom). Bettina is a film photographer from Manchester who Mandy met on a @northwestfilmphoto walk. They talk about Bettina’s early influences on film, camera preferences, using portraiture to change our personalities in approaching people, zines, and exhibitions. They also discussed their thoughts on fresh perspectives of familiar surrou...
Oct 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 173
On this episode Mandy (@mandyleft) talks with Nico (@thatonenico) about teaching film photography. The conversation begins with Nico talking about his experience working in a film lab and how answering questions from lab customers sparked his interest in education. They then talked about teaching young photographers. Nico shared insights on some of their reactions to film from point and shoots, pinhole, medium format, instant and with developing and printing. Mandy asked Nico about his personal ...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 172
Mandy (@mandyleft), Alex (@disorganised_film) and Kristian (@kristian.faulkner) are back with first impressions of their results shooting and developing Ferrania P33. They discussed how they thought it compared to other films on the market and how this new film might fit into their different photographic styles. They finished by talking through plans of how to shoot and develop another roll in the future. Along the way, they shared some news of what they've been up to and revisited one of the mo...
May 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 171
Hello and welcome back to Grainsplaining! Today I sit down for a chat with my friend Holly @photoxcore_archive* Holly and I have both done some travelling with film recently. In this episode we discuss airport anxiety, the nightmare confusion of xray machines and our tips for travelling with film! But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom, we also talk about the joys of travelling with film: amazing labs, the film community we have met across the globe and why you shouldn’t be put off by the ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 170
In our second episode of the Grainsplaining from the archives series, Emma talks to Peggy AKA @cameragocamera! Peggy is the legend behind the cameragocamera blog, which has been running since November 2015! Peggy effectively runs her own camera wiki, trying and reviewing cameras, and then sharing them with the film world for us to enjoy. Peggy’s blog exists as a diary of her life with film, including experiments, DIY fixes, home developing, re-skinning cameras, and more! It truly is a treasure t...
Mar 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 169
Hey filmies! Welcome to the first episode from our Grainsplaining from the archives mini series. In this episode Emma talks to Laura, AKA @lauz.cam about her journey with film photography, starting with DIY self portrait shoots at home during lockdown… all the way to working with magazines on paid shoots today! We discuss some tips on self portraiture, and how this genre of photography can not only improve your skills as a photographer, but also act as a form of self care, and a big confidence b...
Mar 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 168
In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) catches up with Emma Lloyd (@emmajlloyd_). They talked about Emma’s experiences with film in Australia since moving there last year. Going on a photowalk with members of the film community in Adelaide, independent labs in Melbourne in general and specifically FilmNeverDie (@filmneverdie), what cameras she took, how much film, what she is photographing and the idea of bonding with people in a new country over film. Then with March being Women’s History Month an...
Mar 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 167
Hey gang! We are back! In this mini episode Emma is here to update you on life down under, film photography in Australia and an exciting project for International Women’s Day! To celebrate Women’s month, we will be organising a charity print sale under the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain. Listen in to find out how you can get involved, or head to our instagram feed for more details. Emma also introduces our next mini series ‘from the archives’ featuring episodes recorded B.A (Before Australia). P.S. T...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) chats with Katie (@darkroomkt). They talked about how Katie first got started with printing and then about how she built her darkroom during lockdown. They talked about printing in colour and with different formats before discussing Katie’s work with photograms and how her process has evolved over the last couple of years. They then discussed “Silver & Light: An Analogue Photographic Exhibition” (@analoguephotoexhibition) that Katie has organized since vis...
Mar 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 165
In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) chats with Kris Faulkner (@kristian.faulkner) about the zone system. They talk a little bit about the history and how the system works to help improve your black and white exposures. They talk about Fred Archer, Ansel Adams and John Blakemore as photographers known for using the system. Kris talks about Pinsta cameras and also how 3D printing by companies like Chroma Cameras can help photographers get into large format. Kris also mentioned wanting to visit the...
Feb 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 164
Back in November 2023, Mandy (@mandyleft) and Alex (@disorganised_film) chatted about Alex's upcoming trip to Japan. On this episode, they catch up to talk about how the trip - Alex's experiences with street portraits, lab development and camera shops. Be sure to follow along with Alex's Instagram and also YouTube for an exciting upcoming giveaway!
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) sits down with Ali (@stiffpigeons), Charlotte (@char.lottefilm) and Susie (@susiejonesband) to talk about their upcoming exhibition (@recollections.exhibition). The exhibition will be at SHOP in Preston for 3 weekends in February 2024 starting on the 10th. They talk about how the exhibition came about and some of the things anyone might want to consider if exhibiting their own work. Recommendations: Obscura Darkroom - @obscuradarkroom Airestreet Darkroom - @ai...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 162
In this episode Mandy chats with Ray Liu and Alex Bridge about the OnlyFilms collective's recent experience attending Paris Photo Fair and the Instant Art Exhibition that coincides with the fair. Ray shares some of the story of his journey with Polaroid. Mandy talks about her recent experience attending a printing workshop with Rachel Brewster-Wright in Liverpool which prompts Alex to discuss making some prints from his work on Japan. OnlyFilms - @onlyfilmsproject Mandy - @mandyleft Ray - @rliu ...
Dec 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 161
Thank you to everyone who has chatted with me during the music and photography podcast series. And thank you to everyone who has listened along. Theme song “Timeless” courtesy of Mike Gutterman at mikegutterman.bandcamp.com Get in touch with Sunny 16 at sunny16presents@gmail.com Ilford’s “In Focus” interview with John Whitmore - https://www.ilfordphoto.com/in-focus-john-whitmore/...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 160
On this, the penultimate episode, Graeme and Billy chat about some of the themes that emerged over the course of the series, how the series came about and reflect a bit on John Whitmore. Here are a few of the references that came up in the conversation - The Backing Paper episode (Backing Paper September 2020) where Graeme reviewed Billy's music-themed Cheap Shot's Challenge and first mentioned the idea of how many photographers have an interest in music. - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vtvk8-eb...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 159
In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) sits down for a chat with Alex Bridge (@disorganised_film) about his ongoing project and experiences with photography in Japan. Here are some of the camera shops mentioned: Okawa Camera - Dev shop kyoto https://maps.app.goo.gl/P5Yb2Sy4qH6Rp6gv6 Yellow Jacket - Dev shop Tokyo https://maps.google.com/?cid=2771179310933855091&entry=gps Camera Land Yaotomi - Camera and Dev shop Osaka https://maps.app.goo.gl/rwiAkcs4bFtKNPiYA Mitsuba-do - Camera shop Tokyo http...
Nov 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 158
Welcome to Tips, Tricks and Traps. A podcast series to help others learn from my own misguided and wayward journey through the wonders of film photography. What's special about me? Nothing, I'm just an average sort of amatuer photographer - looking to share experiences and thoughts about our fantastic shared passion, learn from and snigger at failures, salute success and hopefully stick with me. Links to my photography: S K | Flickr and Sam Knight (@samsphotographiclife) • Instagram photos and v...
Oct 31, 2023•16 min•Ep. 157
In this episode, Mandy talks with Nelson and Peter about ECN-2 film - shooting, printing and developing it. They discuss the cinematic qualities of the film, halation, remjet, filters, how to rate it in different situations and opportunities to shoot it in 120. They talk about recent projects like Oppenheimer and Euphoria that used Kodak cinema films and how Vision 3 films have helped offer colour film alternatives for photographers. There will be an OnlyFilms event for Day of the Dead in London...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 156
Peter Langman returns with a conversation with Sammie who was the subject of his recent exhibition “Frames of Mind” which focused on mental health. Peter on IG: @cameraandcoffeecabin Website: https://www.cameraandcoffeecabin.click Peter on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cameraandcoffeecabin/ Get in touch at sunny16presents@gmail.com Music used is: Positive Fat Bass Intro Loop by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6093-positive-fat-bass-intro-loop License: http://creativecommons...
Oct 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 155
Leonard can be found playing solo or with Three Dollar Voodoo in Central Alabama. Outro - "Mississippi Cypress Tree" by Leonard Watkins Theme song "Timeless" courtesy of Mike Gutterman at mikegutterman.bandcamp.com Get in touch with Sunny 16 at sunny16presents@gmail.com The show on IG: @musicandphotographypodcast The show on Twitter: @musicnphotopod
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 154
Welcome to the OnlyFilms podcast! In this pilot episode, @mandyleft presents @onlyfilmsproject and sets the tone of this new series of podcasts. The main topic of this episode will be “fast developers”, but there is also information about events, projects on film… And don’t miss the PACS (Pleasing Analogue Camera Sounds) in this episode! We hope you like it. Some of the members of OnlyFilms mention in this episode: @rliu @hasselblad_papi @autefault @alicias_g @thisis_howiroll @disorganised_film ...
Sep 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 153
Advice: Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it - Baz Luhrmann Sam Knight returns with his second installment of Tips, Tricks and Traps. He talks about the competitive nature of photography in the world at large and the feedback we may receive from others. He uses his experience as the only film shooter in his local camera club and a recent submission to one of the club competitions to talk about the subjectivity of the people consuming our work and how we deal w...
Sep 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 152
