A Photographic Life

In episode 78 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed during a storm considering the democratic nature of photography, exhibiting work in imaginative spaces and the photograph as historical document. Plus this week photographer Chris Harrison 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 Photo...

In episode 77 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering portrait photography, and the importance of history and influence. He also gives details of his latest book that has just gone on sale. Plus this week photographer Roger Steffens 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 76 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the concept of photo mentors, the importance of taking personal responsibility and how life informs the work we make. Plus this week photographer Trevor Brady 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...

In episode 75 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the mental impact working as a photographer can have and offers some simple advice on how to look after yourself. He also reflects on the recent upsurge in analogue film photography and recommended podcasts for photographers. *The app Grant mentions in this week's podcast is the Headspace app. Plus this week photographer...

In episode 74 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering Instagram requests for image usage, young photographers starting out on a photography education, the documentation of self and the death of photographer John Cohen. Plus this week photographer Elinor Carucci takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer...

In episode 73 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the recent deaths of Robert Frank, Peter Lindbergh and Fred Herzog. He also questions our expectations of showing photography. Plus this week photographer Paul Weinberg 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 M...

In episode 72 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering importance of collaboration, making connections. He also suggests that photography competitions could film their judging process. Plus this week photographer Robert Trachtenberg 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 Phot...

In episode 71 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photographic copyright, the appropriation of images and how to work out what to charge a client. Plus this week photographer Venetia Dearden 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?’ If you have en...

In episode 70 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the use of 'free' images by magazines, the commissioning of lifestyle photography and the future for editorial based publishing. Plus this week photographer Eduardo Soteras Jalil 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 69 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the 'something for nothing' expectation of photographers, the Taylor Wessing/NPG Portrait Awards and photo critiques, opinions and feedback. Plus this week photographer John Angerson 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...

In episode 68 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 3 of a three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. This week he looks at self-publishing, crowd funding and distribution.  Plus this week publisher Colin Wilkinson/Bluecoat Press takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an ...

In episode 67 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 2 of a two or maybe three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. This week he looks at boutique publishers and the photo book as artefact. He also announces the launch of the A Photographic Life Podcast Plus initiative at www.patr...

In episode 66 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed starting Part 1 of a two or maybe three part series reflecting upon the history, funding, distribution, cost, creation, expectation, audience and future for photo books. Plus this week photographer Sadie Catt takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the ques...

In episode 65 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the future of photography, technological developments and there involvement in advancing the medium and the importance of judges in deciding the winners of photographic competitions .  Plus this week photographer Laura El-Tantawy takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in leng...

In episode 64 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering image syndication usage, image theft, placing images of nudity on Facebook, wedding photography, the photographer Robert Doisneau and Instagram and the economic reality for the professional photographer.  Plus this week photographer Ian Weldon takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 m...

In episode 63 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the importance of reading to photography, the breaking down of photographic boundaries, personal visual language, and re-visiting/editing your archive.  Plus this week photographer Amelia Troubridge takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer’s the qu...

In episode 62 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography workshops and the promises they make, memory and photography from a personal perspective and and portrait photography made but not promoted.  Plus this week photographer Sunil Gupta 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 episode 61 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering portrait photography, photographer's home's and the importance of taking risks and taking care. Plus this week photographer Paul Trevor 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?’ Paul Trevor is known...

In episode 60 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering photography and its relationship with the creative arts, the importance of knowing and breaking rules and Martin Scorsese, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Thunder Revue.  Plus this week photographer Chris Floyd takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer’s t...

In episode 59 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering buying a new camera, the definition of art photography, photographic degree shows and the power of community. Plus this week photographer Fleur Olby 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?’ Fleur...

In episode 58 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the convergence of commissioned, editorial, advertising, personal and contemporary art photography whilst creating a new photographic degree. Plus this week photographer Dafydd Jones 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...

In episode 57 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering his recent week in Vancouver, Canada, and the relationship between photography and lens-based-media contemporary art practice. Plus this week photographer Guy Martin 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 56 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering food photography and the value of photographic archives and how we can help each other to ensure their survival. Plus this week photographer Iain McKell 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?’ Iai...

In episode 55 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the frustrating nature of photo forums and what makes everyone an 'expert'. He also suggests a useful tip when chasing invoices and payment! Plus this week photographer Katherine MacDaid 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...

In episode 54 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering analogue photography within education and the commissioned world, the importance of 'technical' knowledge in photography, the dominance of one portrait aesthetic and announcing his new role at Oxford Brookes University. Plus this week photographer Guia Besana takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no...