Sunny 16 Podcast

Holy Cow it's 2025! Never has a year been more futurey than this one, and we're back from our break to see where all the flying cars are. In this episode it's truly a delight to be joined by the one and only (unless he's been cloned because future) Simon Forster of Large Format Photography Podcast and Classic lenses fame! He joins us to judge the long overdue cheap shots challenge, and it's a lot...

In this episode Rach, Clare and Graeme talk about using the power of using (in a good way)  Other People to help inspire, motivate and move our own creativity forwards.

On this weeks show the fabulous Rachel returns, and we're joined by the almost equally fabulous Paul Mckay from Analogue Wonderland for a good old chat about stuff, the acquisition of which is a constant cure/temporary balm for reality. Reflection on the new stuff that's come out this year, the recent availability of much loved stuff, the ever increasing cost of stuff, and of course the stuff we'd...

In this episode Clare and Graeme are joined by the delightful Marwan El Mozayen and Charys Schuler of Silvergrain Classics magazine to talk about their superb publication, and the exciting project they embarked upon with Jeff and Susan Bridges to bring the iconic Widelux camera back into production!   Discount code for SIlvergrain Classics Magazine: SUNNY1610 https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/ ht...

On this weeks show Graeme is joined by some of the fantastic contributors, Ian Wallace, Dave Wenham and Yant Martin Keyte to the recently published zine Ambiguous to talk about the process of producing the zine, working as part of a collective and of course the work in the zine itself.    Photozine collective https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com @photozinecollective The Photozine Discord http...

Rachel, Clare and Graeme return to discuss the recent crop of new product releases and Kickstarters, catch up on Photography adventures/misadventures, and read some thoughtful emails from some fabulous listeners.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaggle/jaggle-berlinova-enlarger https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/intrepidcamera/the-intrepid-lens-and-shutter-project https://www.harmanphoto.c...

On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare are joined by the delightful Wicher from Jaggle to talk about something new and exciting he has built - a way for anyone to make dark room prints without the need for a darkroom equipment, or even a dark room!   Find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/therealjaggle?igsh=MTFqMXB2MTM4dG02aw==   https://jaggle-photo.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxurZ_4f...

Lina Clerke and Nina Emett join Graeme and Billy to discuss the remarkable life and photographic journey of Marilyn Stafford upon the release of the second edition of the book “Marilyn Stafford: A Life in Photography”.   @ marilynstaffordphotography www.marilynstaffordphotography.com https://bluecoatpress.co.uk/product/marilyn-stafford-a-life-in-photography/ Down the line Podcast: https://marilyns...

On this weeks show Rachel, Clare and Graeme are joined by the ever delightful Billy Sanford to talk about a few of the pictures they've made over the years that have become important to them, and talk about why in the hope that we can all take more important pictures in the future! If you want to see the pictures (except Rachel's as sadly most of those are lost to time), you can find them here: ht...

It's a summer time check in from Rachel Brewster-Wright, Clare Marie Bailey and Graeme as we head into a lovely wet bank holiday weekend.   Find workshops and all things Little Vintage Photograpy here: http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk Get Rachels workbook here: http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk/workbook ,  Also in store at Open Eye Gallery, Real Camera Company (Liverpool & Manchester...

It's what literally everyone has been waiting for, the creme de la menthe of informed opinions Rachel and Graeme making their views on the Pentax 17 known. Finally the you can all stop holding the front pages!  Not just that, but Rachel has been inspired by a noted influencer to buy a new camera, Graeme has been shooting with a new and interesting lens, the Big Film Photowalk has happened, an insu...

AT LAST! Yes, it's finally here, the Cheap Shots Challenge judging for the History round, sorry it's so late! Joining the gang to do the all important judging is photographer, author, fan of history and all round good guy Ian Wallace, who casts his appraising eyes (both of them) over the fabulous collection of images submitted by our wonderful listeners.    Want to see as well as hear about these...

The gang return to give a big thanks for all the fab Cheap shots entries (and an 11th hour last minute callout in case anyone has forgotten), talk Pinhole day and Polaroid week, Rachel's upcoming trip to Photographica and the upcoming Big Film Photowalks happening all around UK at the end of June.   Can we really squeeze all these things into a short show, and get sidetracked by AI? Hell yes we ca...

Rachel and Clare are back once again to talk about events and exhibitions going on around the country, pieces of culture people might be interested in seeing and what they've been up to, including putting on a Photography exhibition in a Bank Vault! 

With apologies for the delay in getting this episode to you (due entirely to Clare looking at dog pictures on the internet), it is with the usual big pile of delight that we bring you 3 of the finest of the current available hosts of the Sunny 16 Podcast for a show full of chat about the Photography show and some interesting new work Clare is getting started on, plus all the usual diversions!   ht...

On this weeks show we have return visit from the fabulous pusher of film photography frontiers Dave Walker joining us to talk about his recent adventures creating in-camera colour prints using the Pinsta camera, and making black and white into positive prints with a simple procedure that even Graeme wasn't able to totally mess up.   You can find Dave on Instagram @DavetheWalker80 His 35mmc article...

On this episode we're delighted to be joined be photographer, printer, exhibitor, gym attendee and all round legend Pete Langman to talk about his recent exhibition, how he handled documenting sensitive subject matter, and where his experiences are leading him next.    You can find Pete's website here: https://www.cameraandcoffeecabin.click/ The video of stills and spoken word here: https://youtu....

Ring the bells, bang the drums, hoover the cat, it's Cheap Shots Challenge judging time! Rachel and Clare let Graeme out from the producer box he's kept in, and they're joined by the wonderful Val Plichta, English teacher, oft-time photography model/muse for Rachel and the perfect person to judge both the our efforts and the frankly far superior work done by our marvellous listeners.   LINKS: Rach...

On 27th of January the world lost a legendary and unique photographer, Brian Griffin. His never ending creativity, off the wall vision and sheer drive to make new and original art left us with a body of work unlike any other, and earned him many plaudits, including Photographer of the Decade for his work in the 1980's.   We were lucky enough to be joined by Brian on the show a couple of times. He...

On this show Rachel is joined by the fabulous Billy Sanford to talk about what they've been up to over the festive period, their photography plans and hopes for 2024 and much more - there's plenty to talk about!   Get your pictures in for the Cheap Shots Challenge to sunny16podcast@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare delve into mail from the community, discuss how to approach getting  your work into galleries, Rachel's new Afghan camera and much more.   Don't forget to get working on your Cheap Shots entries, the theme this time out is "Literature"   Links: Application to take part in "Ambiguous" zine: https://forms.gle/yhToPdsEeqYFShxK9 It can also be found in my Twitter...

It's a real treat this week to be able to share with you all the frankly brilliant news that Harman Labs, the people who already bring you all of your favourite Ilford and Kentmere films, papers etc, are launching a brand new made from the ground up colour film for the first time ever at their factory in Mobberley!   Matt and Michelle join Rachel and Graeme to give us all the details, go to the fr...

On this weeks show Rach and Clare return to catch us up on all they've been up to and to talk about the delights and difficulties of shooting over the gloomy months of winter and offer their suggestions on how to make the best of the grey months.   Big shoutout to everyone's favourite Sunbeam Billy Sanford who's crazy rock and roll lifestyle finally caught up with him this week - Get Well Soon Bil...

More fabulous folks from the Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to talk to us on a busy day.   Alecia and Dan from Lensfayre: https://www.lensfayre.com/ Molly : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HlJ1U76_QmtECCGuRIG7Q   https://www.instagram.com/eclectachrome/?hl=en Naomi from Intrepid Cameras: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/   Sam from Solarcan: https:...

In this episode we've got the first part of our coverage from the Analogue Spotlight event which took place in Nottingham a few weeks ago. Part 2 will follow shortly, but for now you can tune in to hear from:   Paul Mckay from https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/ Peter from This is How I Roll Film https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thisishowirollfilm?ref=l2-about-shopname Simon Forster from https://simonfo...