The Ordinary Photographer

Authenticity. Is it important? I think so, which is why I criticise a lot. Maybe I shouldn't. Fancy a recorded chat? Take control out of my hands by emailing me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com. It'll be fun, I promise. At the very least, it won't be what you expect... Thanks for listening folks. It means a lot.

A fascinating chat with a fascinating photographer who clearly thinks quite deeply about the subjects he approaches. Paul's work is on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gentleman_rook/ His exhibition, which was talked about will probably run for one month from Sept 7th until, likely, the 28th. The gallery is at 111 South 3rd St Leesville, Louisiana, 71446. If you'd like to come on the...

Another chat with an ordinary photographer. This time it's Paul's turn to discuss pollution porn, half man half biscuit, and camera clubs. If that isn't clickbaity I don't know what is. Paul can be found here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulemorgan/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmorj/ (You can see the wire wool spinning photo on his Flickr) Holmes Chapel Photo...

A chat with Sam Knight, host of the Photography Musings podcast, and thoroughly nice chap. If I was competent I'd be able to summarise what we talked about, but it went a bit all over the place, so you'll have to listen to find out. See Sam's work: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsphotographiclife/ Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/78462534@N04/ And listen to the podcast: https...

Is it down to the lake I fear? Prizes if you know the song, and eye medication if you go watch the video. email: theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com Let's do this.

Show notes are link hell this week... Rollei 35AF JCH Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWz7A2e05Xc Ilford Film: https://www.analoguecameras.co.uk/product/ilford-fp4-type-517-100-35mm-36exp/ Infrared photo conversions from Paul's email: https://fupduckphoto.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/infrared-conversions/ Kevin's blog on Infrared: https://kevinthephotographer.wordpress.com/2022/07/05/in...

I'm back with something to say. Just a thought about zines with a minor rant towards AI and thoughts about AI content going forward. Followed by a more minor rant about infrared photography and how hard it is on film. Less editing on this one as I CBA. Complaints as usual to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

I'm not sure if I've been through this before but after making "Poultry In Motion", I thought I'd try and collate my thoughts into something cohesive. A process for how I make my zines. Not necessarily the right way, or the best way, just "a" way. How do you do yours? theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

After just finishing my latest zine based around portraits, I thought I'd do what was intended to be a brief podcast on the subject. Emails to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

My first attempt at a multi-person chat! Join me as we sit down for a chat with Dave Mihaly and Mike Gutterman of internet fame. We talk of creativity, self-confidence, vintage signs and BMX. Dave Mihaly is aka The Old Camera Guy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theoldcameraguy and is on Instagram as the same: https://www.instagram.com/theoldcameraguy Mike Gutterman is the steering captain ove...

Listening to the Gen-X Photography podcast the other week about 135mm lenses got me thinking. How do you see? I tried so hard to not have any swearing in it too. Failed at the end... Emails to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

Sometimes you just have to press record rather than save a title up for 2 more weeks. So a bonus episode today about overthinking. No need for more of a synopsis, it's only 15 minutes... Complaints to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

I got some emails. To be honest, the oldest is back from November 2023, but waiting until you have a handful makes things last a bit longer. Criticism, compliments, & comedic comments to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com We'll do another one when we get the volume. Thanks for listening!

It's the half century and I still have more listeners than episodes which is surely a good thing. I kinda had a plan when I started this episode, but as is usual, it derailed in the middle. I think there is swearing in here too as I fluffed up some things and am not sure it's all edited out, so buyer beware... Email your thoughts to theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com and when I get enough...

A lesson episode on HDR. What is it, how do you do it and when do you need it? Also tagged Panoramas on there for the sheer twofer joy. Complaints: theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com

When it's a book! Another rambling diatribe that's been burbling for a while. Thankyou for continuing to listen! Email me at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com with thoughts, criticism, ideas, or your comedic photographic woes. Oh, and watch out for snakes! (Eegah, MST3K episode 506 w/Richard Kiel)

Hopefully not too much of a rambling rant. Just because you can take photos in a public place - should you? It's been bothering me for a few weeks now and this is attempt #3 at recording this. Hope you enjoy!

What is art, when is it good and how do you know if it's good? A clickbait title for sure, but regular listeners will understand that. A few f bombs and s bombs in this one, so listener beware!

It's a shameless reaction podcast (is that even a thing?) to the oldcameraguy's YouTube short. No need to listen to this, just go watch this instead: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hQX-RoCYLIg Happy New Year to all my listeners. Hope 2024 is peaceful and serene for you all. Ian.

Interested in a project for 2024? Perhaps this podcast will give you an idea. No cost, no need for more gear. Email the podcast at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com Crazy YouTuber: https://www.youtube.com/@arhphotographic A 365 with 365 cameras instead of 365 photos. Mad, but very cool. Check it out.

Just a quick review of the Netflix documentary I found called "Squaring the Circle" about Hipgnosis and the images behind some of the greatest album covers of all time.

I had toothache. And Ibuprofen. And wine. Please listen responsibly.

What should be a beginner chat on black & white photography that descends into film talk and a mild (unsponsored!) ad for TrueGrain 2. Neg pos episode on the Zone system (look for episode 426): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/negative-positives-podcast-426/id1296949768?i=1000630814558 True Grain 2 here: https://grubbasoftware.com/

Another week, another episode.... This week is mostly about cinematography and movie directing. Watch an unusual version of Raiders of the Lost Ark here: https://extension765.com/blogs/soderblog/raiders Just scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to watch it.

More waffle than anything else with a 10 minute moaning opener to get you started. Pretty much fast forward exactly 10 minutes to skip it. New project ideas, my reason for burning out, and how I'm getting out of it. Your mileage may very well vary! Any interest in a new collaborative toilet zine project, please drop me an email at theordinaryphotographer@outlook.com Self-sabotage+1