He Shoots, He Draws Podcast

In this episode, Glyn shares an interview he did with World War 2 Veteran, Jack Ansell. Jack served with the Royal Corps of Signals for the entire duration of the War and was captured and held as a POW for 4 years being made to carry out forced labour. Jack celebrated his 100th Birthday shortly before this recording, and his story is one not of blood and gore, of which he clearly experienced, but...

This week's interview is with celebrity portrait and lifestyle photographer, Drew Gurian. Drew is New York based and working hard in one of the most competitive locations. We talk about Drew's start in photography, working as Joe McNally's assistant for 5 years and how he's built a reputation and a business in a very tough industry, celebrity portrait photography. https://www.drewgurian.com/index...

This week, Glyn and Dave talk about the benefits of setting up and investing in a home print studio. What's the best kind of gear, paper, inks and how to properly calibrate and set your profiles to get the best possible print every time. We also talk about framing and how to maximise your home printing investment. Plus some info about the upcoming 3945Portraits Exhibition and preparing print for t...

This week is an interview Dave conducted with UK based design agency HE Creative. It was a relationship built from a random book posting on Instagram and this was the first tie Dave and Phil ever spoke or saw each other. What happened next was a very honest reality check on life, business, relationships, social media and self preservation. It really was one of our most honest interviews and regard...

This week, Glyn and Dave chat about what's been going on the past few weeks, teaching overseas, Glyn's trip to Normand for the D-Day anniversary events, the new veterans portrait project website, Ricky Gervais and our favourite TV shows! Just some friendly chit chat between two mates. https://www.3945portraits.com Join us over on social media @heshootshedraws   You can contact Dave at his web...

This week we are joined by the Photoshop and Photography education powerhouse that is Mr Aaron Nace, the founder of online training platform PHLEARN. This was the first time we’d ever spoken to Aaron and he immediately felt like an old friend. We talk about the future of online education and innovation. This really was a great episode and a top interview. https://phlearn.com https://www.instagram....

While in Orlando for a conference I got to visit a dear friend, Nick Sambrato, owner of the legendary letterpress and silkscreen shop, Mama’s Sauce, based in North Orlando. Nick’s been running Mama’s Sauce for 12 years now and I wanted to catch up and talk about how he’s built the company that the best designers want to be associated with. We also discuss how to separate work from home life, learn...

In this episode Dave got to visit and sit down with renowned Illustrator, Paul Shipper, creator of some of the biggest movie poster artwork across all major franchises. Paul is one of the nicest guys I have met, his studio and body of work is nothing short of incredible, creative, detailed and impactful. Paul has been in the movie poster industry ever since the day he met his own hero, Drew Struza...

The Wombles once sang "...making good use of the things that we find, things that the every day folk leave behind" - Dustin Lee of Retro Supply Co has kind of been doing this with old vintage items such as packaging and Americana. He's made a business from creating first class design resources to replicate that look of old. I chat to Dustin about our joint love of old treasures, what we...

This week's episode is all about communicating. Glyn and Dave have touched on elements of this before but this week they decided to revisit this subject after receiving multiple cut and paste communications when a more personal approach would have yielded a more positive response. Why don't we have time to be personal anymore? https://mattk.com/did-adobe-just-double-the-price-of-lightroom-and-phot...

Glyn interviews World War 2 Normandy Veteran David Edwards - 53rd Welsh Division, South Wales Borders (2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment) - about his time during World War 2 and Normandy. Also talk about Joining Up, Training for Normandy, Hill 112 and the inevitable Military Hair Cut. This is part of his continuing World War 2 portrait project. This episode is in partnership with FJ Westcott. J...

Glyn and Dave have a catch up after Dave's trip away the last two weeks. And this week it is a mini rant about the glut of business coaches, 'gurus', sales coaches and entrepreneurs on social media - what is the qualification these days to nominate yourself as one? These are our opinions only! https://creativesouth.com https://www.glyndewis.com/the-royal-mint Join us over on social media @heshoots...

INCREDIBLE; there really is no other word that comes close in describing Uli Steiger's Images. A Photoshop and 3D Digital Artist Glyn chats with Uli about how we creates his art work combining Photography, Photoshop and 3D and how he truly believes ANYONE can do it! No special gift or talent needed; just an imagination and consistency. Without doubt one of the nicest and most talented folks in the...

In this episode, Glyn chats with Headshot Photographer Maurice Jager based in the Netherlands about branding, the importance of a great head shot and LinkedIn. There's no doubt that social media is big but despite this, it still doesn't beat really speaking with people and building relationships, dare we say, the old way. Maurice chats through how and why he uses LinkedIn as his number one social...

It's a 'Glyn & Dave' week, a roundup of recent news, trips, episodes, films, tv and all sorts of Glyn and Dave stuff! Strap yourself in, there's mild ranting :) In partnership with FJ Westcott https://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/art-persuasion-wartime-posters-abram-games https://www.glyndewis.com/just-do-it/?v=79cba1185463 Apollo 11 Documentary https://youtu.be/3Co8Z8BQgWc Professional Imaging http...

We have a very special guest this week, one that's taken some planning but so happy it worked out! Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of three illustrated books with his fourth, Keep Going! released on April 2nd. Austin describes himself as "a writer who draws. I make art with words and books with pictures" but he's more than that, he's funny, intelligent, inspirationa...

In this episode Glyn and Dave talk about forgiveness. Sounds pretty serious, but it's not. It's just about not harbouring grudges, letting things go that hold you back or distract you, moving on and making more positive decisions in life and business. Join us over on social media @heshootshedraws   You can contact Dave at his website for logo design, marketing and teaching requirements You ca...

This week we interview a man who, without his generosity, we would not be making this podcast. Zack was instrumental in Glyn following the path he did in 2009 which eventually led to us meeting in 2010. Catching up with Zack 10 years on he opens up about life as a photographer and reveals the truth about the real world of a working photographer and some harsh truths we all experience and how to ge...

Interview with WW2 / Normandy Veteran Reg Charles - Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Glyn chats to WW2 / Normandy Veteran Reg Charles from the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in a continuing series of interviews with veterans he has been photographing for his project on WW2 veterans. Join us over on social media @heshootshedraws   You can contact Dave at his w...

In this bonus episode Dave sits down with Jonny Sullens from Future Events, he is the man behind The Photography Show held each year, now in its 6th, at the NEC Birmingham. But how did the show come about after Focus running a photography show there for over 20 years? There's a lot you'll discover about how a show that brings in over 30k attendees comes together and how it can grow and develop eac...

In recent episodes Glyn has discussed the WW2 project he's been doing and the money it's raised for a WW2 veteran and a veterans charity through the power of photography. In todays special update Glyn interviews Danny Greeno who runs The Veterans Charity and they talk about his the money will be used. The Veterans Charity: https://www.veteranscharity.org.uk/ // Run to Pegasus: https://www.veterans...

Glyn and Dave were honoured to have the incredible portrait artist, truly award winning and successful business owner, Sue Bryce as their guest. It was an absolute packed hour of gold! If you don't walk away inspired you can have your money back! Seriously, Sue talks about her beginnings and what's driven her to be a successful young woman in this industry and how she continues to grow as a person...

Glyn and Dave talk to a photographer who they meet at photography events each year and each year over the past 7 years they catch up with Matt and talk about his career, his photography and discuss the trials and tribulations of maintaining a career in this industry. There have been twists and turns, in this episode Matt shares his experiences. Matt's website is here: https://www. TheLifeStyleVide...

This week's episode is our 1 year anniversary or birthday, 60 episodes, 40 guests and a ton of chit chat! This week we talk about our new show partner, The photography Show, update on Ted the war veteran and how the press and individuals behave when there's sensationalism to be reported and money on the table. Glyn talks about his trip to Westcott, printing your own photos and we reflect on what w...

For this Special Episode, Glyn interviewed World War 2 Veteran (Dunkirk, D-Day) Jeff Haward MM. Known as "Die Hards" Jeff served in the famous Middlesex Regiment throughout the entire time of World War 2 and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery by none other than Field Marshall Sir Bernard Montgomery. Now 99 years of age (100 in July 2019) take a listen to this short interview as J...