Bob St-Cyr

Follow the Light ... Analogue Photography Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 25 episodes

A podcast primarily dedicated to traditional film photography including darkroom processes. Topics may vary from opinions, interviews, how-to, camera operations, field-notes, alternative processes, or other film photography-related topics. Brought to you occasionally by Bob St-Cyr from the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, CANADA. Opinions, commentary and ideas shared on the podcast belong to the respective authors/speakers alone.

Author

Bob St-Cyr

Category

Arts

Podcast website

ko-fi.com

Latest episode

Jan 9, 2026

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Episodes

#25-Glass Dry Plate Photography 09.01.2026

My initial experience with glass dry plates as a new aspect of my photographic practice.

#24: Infrared Film and other things 07.12.2025

It's been awhile - finally ready with a new episode that briefly covers using infrared film and exhibition news.

#23 2024 Variety/Summary 24.12.2024

A brief talk about using Phoenix colour (C41) film to photograph my new born son, black and white infrared film experience, hacked account and finally competition comments.

Beauty in Art, i.e., Photography 02.04.2024

A brief summary and then a short talk about what has happened to aesthetics and beauty in art.

#21-Autumn Film Choices 22.12.2023

A brief mini-podcast where I talk about my choice of film to capture the autumn colours.

Episode #20: B&W Infrared Photography, Canon TX and Ramblings 23.07.2023

A brief talk about working with black and white infrared film, working with the Canon TX and other thoughts.

Episode #19 - 45 year old film works & Large Format Notes - A Visual Discovery 21.05.2023

Just a brief episode to take about my work in the field with my large format camera and some of the things I've discovered along the way.

Year End Episode #18 21.12.2022

Just a bit of an update on what's been happening since the last broadcast regarding film photography.

Summer Summary Episode #17 15.10.2022

Just to say I'm still hear and talk a little bit about summer 2022.

Episode #16: Lumen & Cyanotypes 05.08.2022

A brief summary since the last podcast with a focus upon lumen and cyanotype printing. Examples on the Facebook page.

Photo Walk and the WPPD 2022 #15 30.04.2022

Discussing a bit about my experiences during a photo walk with film sponsored by ILFORD and organised by Beau Photo in Vancouver, BC.  And notes from the field for World Pinhole Photography Day (WPPD) 2022, the last Sunday in April.

Philosophy of Film Photography (or something akin to it) Episode #14 19.03.2022

A modest beginning exploration of the cognitive and emotional components that bear upon the art of film photography. We begin our exploration by asking various photographers two questions: 1. Why is film photography a component of your creative output amidst all the other avenues available to artists? 2. Has film photography changed you in anyway, if so, how?

Breaking Bread thanks to Beaumont and film experiments - Episode #13 22.12.2021

I'll being sharing notes from the field about my experiences with ILFORD's XP1 (expired 1994) film and a new experimental paper based film called Baryta #12. As well, I'll be sharing a brief story about wanting a sandwich and having no bread, so out comes Beaumont Newhall's book:  Beaumont's Kitchen.

Pinhole Photography & (Duplicating Film) Episode #12 02.12.2021

In this episode, I talk a bit about my journey into pinhole photography. A Thorough approach to this topic can be found on The LENSLESS Podcast I'm also taking this opportunity to inject a short segment on Fujichrome Duplicating Film.

The Gear I Use #11 19.11.2021

A brief history of some of the photographic equipment I use. I'll also be sharing a short review of the Mamiya 645 Pro TL.

Seeing the Wind ... Episode #10 04.09.2021

Explorations on the Canadian Prairie a place I call home.

Frugal Film Project Report Episode #09 21.06.2021

A short little episode where I share about my experience using and processing C41 type colour print film. A little about my first good SLR camera and the Frugal Film Project

Alternative Process #08 13.05.2021

In this episode we talk with Bruce McCaughey about his work in alternative processes.

Notes from the Field #07 02.04.2021

This episode is simply some recordings I made whilst out on a photography outing.  The related images can be found on the podcast facebook page.

The Essential Elements of Photography #06 18.03.2021

A short episode where I reveal a couple of important discoveries I made after taking two online workshops with Alan Ross.

Stereoscopic Pinhole Photography #05 21.02.2021

In this episode, we talk with architect Dominik Oczkowsk about his soon-to-launch Kickstarter campaign for a new stereo pinhole camera.

Chemistry and Pedagogy #04 05.02.2021

Season 02 Episode 02 Today's special guest shares with us his background in chemistry, photography and teaching.

PART II Interview with a Canadian Photographic Legend #03 16.01.2021

Episode #03 Where, When, How do you listen to podcasts? A more in-depth interview with Dr. Ted Grant the Father of Canadian Photojournalism. The Photo Assignment Starting with this episode, I’d like to add a new feature: The Photo Assignment. These will just be suggestions for you to try ... or not, as you see fit. There is never any obligation. The photo assignment for this episode is: within a 1...

Podcast Habits & Interview #02 23.12.2020

Episode #02 What do people do whilst listening to a podcast? Interview with the late Dr. Ted Grant - the Father of Canadian Photojournalism. ©Bob St-Cyr 2020

Introduction #01 17.12.2020

Episode #01 Introduction The first episode just hanging my shingle out there for the dedicated film photography community. If you have any recommendations or suggestions please let me know and I'll see what I can do. The websites referred to are: ILFORD https://www.ilfordphoto.com/making-lumen-prints-an-isolation-project/?___store=ilford_brochure&___from_store=ilford_uk BLURB https://www.blurb.ca/...

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