Almost in Focus

In this episode of "Almost In Focus," hosts Toby and Tom explore the intersection of photography and disability. Toby shares his personal journey with a stoma and his project "This Bag Saved My Life," documenting the experiences of people with stomas. Tom discusses his recent experience of breaking his hand, which has temporarily impacted his ability to engage in photography, o...

In this episode of Almost In Focus , hosts Tobias Beach-Wyld and Tom Warland explore the intersection of photography and politics, reflecting on their personal experiences and the evolution of British photography over the decades. They discuss the influence of iconic figures like Martin Parr , the romanticism of historical photography, and the ongoing racial and social issues within British societ...

This week we are joined by conceptual artist Ben Bird for a chat around the value of tactile photography through the print, photo-book and his experiences with cyanotype sculptural installation. See more of his work at https://www.benbirdphoto.com/ and following him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/_benjaminbird/?hl=en Don't forget to give this podcast a follow on your favourite podcast p...

Join us: Tom & Toby as they dive into the dreaded creative block — sharing our personal experiences and some practical ways to move past it. We reference inspiring photographers like: Paul Sebastian Smith — http://www.paulsebastiansmith.com Jonas Bendiksen — https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/jonas-bendiksen/ Amelia Ullman — https://www.ameliaullman.com Got thoughts or tips of your own,...

In this debut episode of "Almost in Focus," hosts Tom and Toby dive into the evolving world of photography. They explore the transition from traditional photo books to the dynamic realm of social media, discussing how platforms like Instagram are reshaping photographic education and practice. With candid conversations about their own journeys and the influence of iconic photographers, th...