A Photographic Life

In episode 102 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the relationship between photography and travel; a potential re-evaluation of visual storytelling and photography as a passport. Plus this week photographer Ragnar Axelsson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photog...

In episode 101 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photography within the home and through a window. He also talks about a recent trawl through 150 photo books that resulted in a 'box of confusion!' Plus this week photographer Andrew Jackson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question...

In this special episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on how we can respond to the current isolation many of us are experiencing, how the photo community is responding to that situation and the challenges we will all face in the future. Plus photographer Deanna Dikeman takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in...

In episode 100 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the past, present and future of photography. Plus this week Grant revisits a conversation he had in 2012 with legendary photographer and filmmaker Wolfgang 'Wolf' Susitsky at his Little Venice, London apartment when Susitsky was 100 years of age. Vienna born Wolfgang 'Wolf' Suschitzky, was a documentary photographer, a...

In episode 99 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the changing role of the photographer's assistant, using music as a metaphor for photography and finally finding a camera to fit in his pocket. Plus this week photographer Massimo Vitali takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘Wha...

In episode 98 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of expectation, dealing with art directors and commissioners, the work of Harry Callaghan and playing the bass badly. Plus this week photographer Pixy Liao takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photogra...

In episode 97 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on a recent exhibition visit and enthusiast photo magazines, yet more pay-to-play 'initiatives' and ensuring the possibilities that photography offers are understood. Plus this week photographer Mark Neville takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s...

In episode 96 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography's need to be at the centre of the creative arts, setting up collaborative collectives, and the positive creative aspects of difficulty! Plus this week photographer Vinca Peterson takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘...

In episode 95 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed, feeling political and strident, suggesting that the photographic establishment need to start talking 'with' not 'at' photographers, reflecting on issues of photographic self-doubt and calling for a punk informed attitude amongst the photo community to creating new initiatives!  Plus this week photographer Anton Kusters takes on the...

In episode 94 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering pay-to-play publishing, photography as a big business revenue stream, and opening the door to the realities of creating a photographic practice. Plus this week photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the quest...

In episode 93 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the slow death of photo magazines, unrealistic expectations, staying true to your work and yourself. Plus this week photographer Anna Boyiazis takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Anna Boyiazi...

In episode 92 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of visiting photo exhibitions, working with online and off-line platforms, and the selfie as evidence. He also asks if the photo competition has had its day! Plus this week photographer Seth Lower takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he ans...

In episode 91 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of accepting and admitting failure, accepting research as part of your photography and the fact that analogue photography is not defined by the darkroom.  Plus this week photographer Roger Stowell takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he ans...

In episode 90 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering if photographers need websites, how to get the best from Twitter and the importance of the past to the present and the future. Plus this week photographer Oli Scarff takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean...

In episode 89 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the purpose of the photo book, pressure put on photographers, and the rise of the 'photo-entrepreneur'. Plus this week photographer R.J.Kern takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ R. J. Kern was...

In episode 88 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed taking stock, reflecting on where photography is at the beginning of a new year and new decade, making suggestions for New Year's resolutions, questioning the price of cameras and our expectations of making, creating and connecting with an audience for our work. If you have enjoyed this podcast why not check out our A Photographic Li...

In episode 87 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on working with Richard Avedon, getting books signed by him, remembering stories about Avedon told to him by photographer Jean Loup Sieff and long-time Avedon assistant Gideon Lewin takes on the UNP Photo Proust Questionnaire in which he speaks about fellow Avedon assistant and photographer Hiro. Gideon Lewin was born in J...

In episode 86 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering perceptions of creativity within photography, how the past ten years has impacted photography and the opportunities that technology has given us to tell visual stories and communicate. Plus this week photographer Homer Sykes takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in...

In episode 85 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed commenting on  the death of populist photo magazines, considering end of the year and end of the decade photo lists and the importance of photographing family. He also explains his new photography related parlour game, the perfect Christmas entertainment! Plus this week photographer Alex Buisse takes on the challenge of supplying Gra...

In episode 84 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the impact of technology on creativity, video art, moving image adoption and getting older! Plus this week photographer Stephen Dupont takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ Stephen Dupont was bo...

In episode 83 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the passing of the photographer Terry O'Neill, visiting the the Prix Prictet exhibition, and how being given a camera can change your life. Plus this week photographer Erwin Olaf takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Pho...

In episode 82 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the use of a large format camera for news, questioning the handing out of awards and reflecting on how many images are stored on smartphones. Plus this week photographer MAKIKO takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the question ‘What Does Phot...

In episode 81 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of creative space, exhibiting work and the need to respond positively to change. Plus this week photographer Sebastian Meyer takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?’ If you have enjo...

In episode 80 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the creation of photography to support narrative, the importance of being nice, the search for balance and the need for photographer interviews to be based on conversation not templated structures. Plus this week photographer Julie Hrudova takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minut...

In episode 79 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the audience for photo books, paying for work to appear in a magazine and the teaching of digital visual literacy. Plus this week photographic critic, historian, educator, curator and writer A.D.Coleman takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s the...