Photography Adjacent

In this episode of Photography Adjacent, Tom Trevatt sits down with Mervyn Reid Nelson, the body confidence photographer behind You At Yours. On the surface his work looks like boudoir photography, but Mervyn is at pains to point out that it is something else entirely. Over eight years and 800 sessions he has built a practice around helping people, mostly women, see themselves clearly, often for t...

In this episode of Photography Adjacent, Tom Trevatt sits down with Alice Benham, business strategist, coach, and host of the Starting the Conversation podcast. Alice also happens to be Tom's own business strategist, which makes for an unusually candid conversation on both sides. What starts as Alice's origin story, leaving school at 16 and accidentally stumbling into freelance work, opens...

In this episode, Tom Trevatt sits down with Christine Goding-Doty, Assistant Professor of Culture and Media at The New School in New York. What starts with oddly satisfying videos turns into a conversation about how digital media shapes what we feel, notice, and value. They explore the rise of slime, ASMR, and AI-generated content, along with the hidden labour, environmental impact, and platform i...

In this episode of Photography Adjacent, Tom Trevatt sits down with David Shoukry, a portrait photographer known for his clean, carefully composed style. David shares how he moved from a 20-year career in music into photography, and how that transition slowly shaped the way he works today. What begins as a story about changing careers becomes a wider conversation about finding your place in a crea...

In this episode, Sissela Johansson shares her journey from building a successful photography business in the U.S. to walking away from hustle culture and rebuilding her life in Scandinavia. What looked like success on paper came at a cost—and eventually forced a complete reset. This conversation explores burnout, pressure, creative identity, and the tension between building a profitable business a...

In the latest episode of our podcast, we spoke with ⁠ Kezi Husseyin a gifted photographer known for weaving engaging narratives through her lens.   Kezi's work is often untraditional, capturing moments others would otherwise overlook. Whether it's a simple family breakfast or things on the floor, there are stories behind these moments. During our conversation, Kezi shared insights into her...

Welcome back to Photography Adjacent . This week, we sit down with Tom Wright, a UK-based photographer whose career has evolved from wedding photography to commercial photography and now to coaching and training. Tom also hosts the podcast About Creative Experience .   What We Explore: Developing a unique visual identity is crucial for photographers to stand out in the industry. Photographers shou...

This week, on Photography Adjacent, we spoke to Jonny Edward, known on Instagram as Jonny Creative. His photography career isn't just a journey but more a series of life-altering events pushing him towards his true calling. Despite a terrifying near-death experience, Jonny shows us that his creativity knows no bounds and that he is relentless in his pursuits. It was a humbling, inspiring, and...

This week, Neal Haddaway takes us on a journey from the heart of environmental science to the frontline of photojournalism. Through stories captured across the globe, from the agricultural fields of Almería, Spain, to the academic halls of London, Neal's narrative unfolds as a powerful call to action against environmental degradation. What We Explore From Science to Storytelling : How Neal&#39...

This week's conversation with Robyn Davie unveils the story of a journey that crosses continents and career milestones. From her initial days in Los Angeles to establishing Fin Studios in Johannesburg and adapting to life in Hamburg, Robyn's tale is a testament to the evolution of a passionate photographer into a formidable entrepreneur within the global landscape. What We Talk About Passi...

Join us in this engaging episode of "Photography Adjacent" as we explore the transformative journey of Ami Robertson, aka The Wolf and the Wild Thing. From their beginnings in the world of photography to a radical shift towards self-discovery and embracing their non-binary identity, Ami's story is a testament to the power of embracing one's true self. What We Talk About: Self-dis...

This episode steps inside the world of master photographer Sean Lewthwaite. From London streets to Stockholm scenes, his journey is incredible. Graphic design pro for Thomson Reuters and the BBC? Check. Now, he captures actors' raw, natural essence—the kind that lands roles on Netflix and Viaplay. Sean spills secrets on photorealism, getting the best from his subjects, and even the power of me...

In the episode "Analogue Photography: Exploring Authenticity," we dive into Huan Liu's transformative journey from finance to fulfilling his dream job in photography. Using medium and large format film cameras, Huan captures the essence of Hong Kong's people, blending art with the authenticity of analogue photography. He discusses the significant shift from offering ordinary head...

Welcome Back, Listeners! In today's episode of Photography Adjacent, I have the pleasure of sharing a truly inspiring conversation with my friend and fellow photographer, Jacqui McSweeney. Jacqui's journey illustrates the power of trusting your instincts and taking the first step in building a remarkable career. In this episode, Jacqui teaches a true masterclass in self-belief.  Episode Ch...

Episode Summary: Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Photography Adjacent Podcast, where our explorations extend far beyond photography. In this premiere, Tom Trevatt interviews Dwayne Brown, a photographer with 40 years of experience and the founder of Headshots Matter. Dwayne emphasizes the importance of curiosity and humility in photography, as well as the evolution of his career from comme...