Talking Frames

  This conversation with photographer and writer Blake Andrews explores a photographic life shaped by curiosity, independence and a willingness to embrace uncertainty. Beginning with a single photography class in Portland in 1993, Blake reflects on how photography gradually overtook his creative life over the following years, becoming less a hobby and more a way of moving through the world. What s...

In this episode Tim Bingham is joined by Gus Powell for a wide-ranging conversation about photography, creativity and the experiences that have shaped his distinctive approach to making pictures. Although widely recognised for his street photography, Gus's work reaches beyond the conventions of the genre. His photographs often find meaning in subtle gestures, unexpected juxtapositions and moments...

In this episode Tim Bingham is joined by Michael Young Michael discusses his journey from a 20-year career in corporate finance to becoming a full-time photographer and educator. Photography began as a form of healing after the death of a friend, whose Pentax camera Michael acquired. His creative background in musical theatre, music, and breakdancing strongly influenced his photographic approach,...

In conversation  Tim Bingham  is joined by Richard Sandler and explores how one of New York’s most distinctive street photographers developed his eye, his craft and his philosophy of seeing. Richard reflects on an unconventional upbringing in New York, early encounters with creativity, and the winding path that eventually led him to photography. He talks about the mentors who shaped him, the analo...

The conversation between Tim Bingham and Julie Hrudová offered a fascinating insight into her distinctive approach to photography, creative storytelling, and the long-term projects that have defined her career. Throughout the discussion, Julie revealed how curiosity, careful observation, and a sense of humour lie at the heart of her work, whether she is producing commissioned assignments or pursui...

Tim interviews Kieron Beard, a former firefighter turned street photographer based in Switzerland, about his journey into photography and how his previous career has shaped his approach to photographing strangers. Kieron explains how years of working as a firefighter gave him the confidence to communicate with people in difficult and unpredictable situations—an experience that now helps him approa...

Australian photographer Markus Andersen joins Tim Bingham for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about photography, creativity, and finding meaning through long-term documentary work. Known for his powerful black-and-white imagery, Markus explains why he has never felt comfortable with the label of street photographer, preferring instead to describe himself as a documentary photographer...

Tim Bingham is joined by photographer James Clifford Kent, whose thoughtful and compassionate approach to documentary photography has seen him spend more than two decades exploring identity, memory, community, healthcare, and social change. Based in London, James blends documentary reportage, portraiture, and socially engaged photography to create work rooted in empathy, curiosity, and genuine hum...

In this episode of Talking Frames, Tim is joined by London-based Iranian photographer, researcher and visual artist Amin Yousefi. Originally trained as a documentary photographer in Iran, Amin's practice has evolved into a research-led exploration of photography, memory, history and archival practice. Amin  has rapidly gained significant international recognition as one of the most exciting emergi...

In this episode  Tim Bingham speaks with documentary photographer Alan Gignoux, curator Jenny Christensson, and long-time collaborator Chloe Juno in a conversation about Homeland Lost — a twenty-year photographic project documenting the lives, memories, and histories of Palestinian refugees displaced from their villages in 1948. Based in London, Alan began the project while living in Beirut, where...

In this episode, Tim Bingham speaks with documentary and portrait photographer Danielle Fitzgerald, whose work offers an intimate, humanising look at strip clubs, people who work in the adult industry, and the private spaces where performance falls away. Throughout the conversation, Danielle describes how her first major project emerged from a desire to photograph people not in the heightened atmo...

  In this episode, Tim Bingham is joined by photographer Amy Horowitz to discuss her remarkable journey into street photography and how creativity transformed her life after moving to New York City.   The conversation explores the pivotal moments that shaped Amy’s photographic practice, from the first time she approached a stranger for a portrait to overcoming fear, rejection and self-doubt. Amy r...

This episode of Talking Frames Neil Kramer joins Tim Bingham for a deeply reflective conversation exploring photography, ethics, family, aging, and the evolving realities of street photography in a post-pandemic world. Neil discusses his unconventional journey into photography, initially resisting the medium despite growing up around cameras through his father before eventually discovering photogr...

Photo London 2026 marks a new chapter for one of the world’s most important photography fairs. Running from 14 to 17 May, this year’s edition brings together leading galleries from across Europe, the US, Asia, and Latin America but what really defines Photo London is the way it balances the commercial energy of an art fair with a genuinely thoughtful curatorial vision. After a decade at Somerset H...

Niamh Barry who is based in Dublin  is a photographer  and visual storyteller whose work focuses on intimate, emotionally honest portrayals of queer life in Ireland. Her images are grounded in trust, tenderness and a commitment to representing people and communities whose stories are often overlooked. Niamhs work has been exhibited widely, including at the RHA Annual Exhibition, Photo Museum Irela...

Reuben Radding, a New York based street and documentary photographer whose work has become a distinctive voice within contemporary urban photography. Reuban has spent more than a decade walking the city with a camera, creating images that feel less like observations and more like encounters His photographs have appeared in exhibitions and publications since the early 2010s, and his first photobook...

David Cossini is a documentary and street photographer whose work is grounded in immersion, connection, and honesty. Rather than chasing quick images, he invests time in the people and communities he photographs, building trust and creating images that feel raw, human, and deeply personal. His approach prioritises emotion and atmosphere over technical perfection, drawing viewers into the scene rat...

John Boaz is a portrait photographer whose work explores faith, community, culture, and place. He has been recognized multiple times in the Portrait of Britain awards, and his work has been exhibited at respected venues such as the Saatchi Gallery in London. His editorial photography has appeared in major publications including The Telegraph Magazine, Financial Times, New Statesman, Le Monde, and...

Marcin Kornacki is a photojournalist and documentary photographer whose work focuses on places and communities shaped by conflict, social inequality, and historical memory. He is based in London and studied photojournalism and documentary photography at the University of the Arts London. His practice is grounded in long-term projects and spending extended time with the people he photographs, combi...

Meryl Meisler is an American photographer born in the South Bronx and raised on Long Island, New York, whose work offers a vivid, human-centred portrait of New York from the 1970s onward. She started taking photographs as a young student, influenced by photographers like Diane Arbus and Jacques Henri Lartigue. In recent years a resurgence of interest in her archive has brought Meryl's work wider r...

Simon King began his photographic career in the world of fashion, focusing particularly on backstage photography. While this commercial work provided valuable experience, it was through documentary photography that Simon discovered his true calling. This evolution signified a shift towards authentic storytelling, where meaningful engagement with subjects took precedence over commercial interests....

Rich Gilligan is an acclaimed Irish photographer whose creative practice bridges Dublin and New York. His evocative images focus on skateboarders, subcultures, urban landscapes, and leading figures from art and music. His work has been internationally recognised, with publications including T Magazine from The New York Times and i-D Magazine. His photography is rooted in real environments and real...

Ekaterina Kutikova Bgantseva is a contemporary photographer working primarily in street photography, based in the Mediterranean city of Alicante, Spain. She has received numerous awards and recognitions in international photography contests. These include winning the FUJIFILM “Día Mundial de la Fotografía 2025” award, several LensCulture Street Photography Awards Editor’s Picks, being named a top...

Laurence Bouchard is a street and urban photographer based in Tokyo, best known for his high-contrast black-and-white images that emphasise geometry, shadow, and silhouette. His work is characterised by strong structural compositions, often reducing complex city scenes into minimalist arrangements of lines, shapes, and negative space. Rather than focusing on overt narrative moments, Laurence’s pho...

Wei Jian Chan is a Singapore-born photographer based in London, best known for his thoughtful black-and-white street photography and his exploration of migration, identity, and belonging. He moved from Singapore to the UK in 2012, and that experience of relocation has become a central thread running through his work. His photography has been exhibited in various locations in the UK and Europe, and...