The Camera Life

In this episode of The Camera Life , Alex Cearns joins the panel to celebrate the People’s Choice winner from the 2025 Photo of the Year, dive into photography news, and share honest insights on creativity, goal setting, and time management. The conversation covers editing workflows, publishing photography books, shooting personal work, and finding balance as a working photographer. It’s a thought...

This week on The Camera Life, we’re joined live by David duChemin, one of the most influential voices in modern photography. David is a Vancouver, Canada-based wildlife photographer, author, and educator best known for helping photographers move beyond settings and gear to focus on vision, storytelling, and creative intent. His books, workshops, and writing have inspired thousands of photographers...

Head across to The Camera Life - YouTube to listen and view the images as they are discussed and to CAST YOUR VOTES FOR THE PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS! HOW TO VOTE: Head across to YouTube and in the comments of the show vote for your favourite photos! 3 Votes: # 2 Votes: # 1 Vote: # All photo numbers are linked in the show notes under the chapters. The Camera Life Podcast reveals the winners of the 202...

In this final Camera Life episode of 2025, Justin and Greg reflect on the biggest photography lessons, community milestones, and creative breakthroughs from the past year. From BFOP highlights and podcast growth to personal projects, pet photography, and setting goals for 2026, this episode is a heartfelt, honest look at what it really means to grow as a photographer. Packed with listener stories,...

In this special Christmas episode of The Camera Life Podcast , Justin, Greg, and Bruce Moyle reflect on what photography truly gave them in 2025—beyond the images. From powerful community stories and photo critiques to camera news, creative inspiration, and personal projects, this episode captures the heart of photography as connection, memory, and experience. A perfect end-of-year listen for phot...

Australian Geographic 2023 Nature Photography of the Year winner Samuel Markham joins The Camera Life to unpack the terrifying Black Summer firestorm behind his image “My Country Burns,” including the moment he decided to photograph it. Samuel also shares how he built a community-driven Australia landscape location app, how he plans aurora missions, his wilderness workflow, Sony kit choices, and a...

Lucinda Goodwin joins The Random Photography Show for a lively, late-night mix of photography news, community chat, and real-world shooting stories. The crew digs into printing and paper talk, camera quirks (including Pentax and Fuji chatter), social media strategy, and gig/festival shooting numbers—then wraps with detailed listener image critiques covering texture, composition, and editing choice...

Architectural photographer and film educator Nick Carver joins The Camera Life to talk big negatives, bigger prints, and why 6x17 panoramas still excite him. He breaks down C-type vs inkjet printing, gallery workflow, and the realities of shooting large format and 6x17 in the field. Nick shares honest advice on choosing panoramic systems, getting started with 4×5, balancing YouTube with client wor...

Justin and Denis freewheel through a packed Random Photography Show: India street photography, minimalist travel setups and surviving Delhi Belly, a deep dive on the Sony A7V, megapixels and high ISO, plus 360 drones and using UAVs to scout shoots. Denis reveals his Aussie Park Barbies cooking series, counselling journey and how photography supports mental health, then shares new salt lake light-p...

Landscape and wildlife photographer Matthew Trabold joins The Camera Life to unpack his journey from college sports and motorsport photography to fine art prints, polar bears and black cockatoos. He shares how he actually earns a living from prints and calendars, why he pays for specialist wildlife guides, and how he balances Sony and Fuji GFX systems in the field. Expect honest talk about burnout...

Justin's got a box full of gear plus we go over the latest in camera news, rumours and finish off with reviewing your images! In this packed Random Photography Show, Justin live-unboxes the Canon R6 Mark III and the new RF 45mm f1.2, compares it to a whole family of 50s, and debates Canon’s zoom trinity rumors. Greg shares fresh Melbourne street photography (and a spectacular fall), while Justin b...

Portrait, commercial and fine art photographer Vicki Bell joins The Camera Life to unpack a lifetime behind the lens. From high-volume graduation shoots and stress-free corporate headshots to wedding stories, optical snoots and Nikon Z6II portrait setups, Vicki shares practical tips for working fast while keeping sessions fun and human. She dives into art-school darkroom days, award-winning charit...

Have answering photography question? Join us live and with give us a call or ask in the live chat! This is the only live call in photography podcast in the world!!! We think..... In this lively Q&A episode, Justin and Greg answer viewer questions, dive deep into monochrome shooting, debate travel gear, unpack the latest Fujifilm, Leica, and DJI news, and break down printing techniques and crea...

Live music and documentary photographer Lucas Packett dives deep into his journey—from shooting early punk gigs on film to covering Melbourne protests, touring festivals, and navigating modern photojournalism. He shares concert access secrets, wild pit stories, gear choices, ethical dilemmas, and how he maintains objectivity in divisive environments. A must-listen for anyone passionate about live...

What on your list for this years sale season? In this lively Random Photography Show, Justin, Greg and Jim dive into everything from hilarious Lucky Straps origins to a deep debate on whether photographers should ever deliver RAW files to clients. The crew covers industry red flags, editing expectations, new gear drops, action cameras, drones, and an unbelievable skydiver-meets-sun photo. Plus: vi...

Photographer and Photo Collective co-founder Harriet Tarbuck joins The Camera Life to unpack her path from commercial jobs to deeply personal documentary work. She shares how Australian Photography Awards grew into a home for ambitious projects, why she loves 50mm lenses and Nikon’s retro bodies, and how parenting feeds her long-term family series. Expect real talk on time management, writing proj...

Canon nailed the specs for the perfect all round mid-level camera with the new R6 iii. Will Sony answer the call with the A7V? Greg and Justin unpack a huge week of camera news: Canon’s R6 III and RF 45mm f/1.2, Nikon Z telephoto rumors, Leica’s new Reporter edition, Insta360 and DJI action cam teasers, plus the smartphone-powered Kyra AI camera and Sony A7 V rumors. They dive into infrared full-s...

Is the 45mm f1.2 real??? Join Justin and Greg while they watch the live launch! Canon fans, this one’s for you. Justin and Greg react live to the EOS R6 Mark III and the surprisingly affordable RF 45mm f1.2, breaking down specs, autofocus, video features and pricing versus Sony and Nikon. They chat who the 45mm is really for, card choices, real-world use for working photographers, and whether you...

Alex Cearns OAM is one of Australia’s most celebrated animal photographers, renowned for her soulful portraits that capture the unique spirit of her subjects. As Creative Director of Houndstooth Studio in Perth, she has photographed over 15,000 pets, with her work featured in global publications, campaigns, and exhibitions. Dogs Today Magazine UK hailed her as “one of our greatest dog photographer...

Justin and Jim kick off with Andrew Rovenko’s latest award-winning film project before diving into real-world wedding turnaround expectations, client experience, and sneak peeks. The crew then riffs through Fujifilm’s “camera without a lens,” Canon and Sony rumors, and a big community lens wishlist—dream zooms, missing primes, and brand gaps. They finish with viewer images, high-ISO problem solvin...

Portrait and still-life photographer Julie Powell joins Greg and Justin to unpack how she turns dreams, fantasy books and full-on collaborations into elaborate, filmic photo shoots. From the infamous “Dapper Rabbit” series to Marie Antoinette workshops, BFOP 2025 portraits, lighting choices, gear talk and why the experience matters more than the shutter press — this episode is packed with ideas ph...

Your weekly dose of all things photography! Join us in the live chat and tell us what you think of these new camera releases.   New camera season is popping. We unpack Fujifilm’s XT30 III naming maze, Leica’s M EV1 shift to EVF, Ricoh GR IV variants, and Tamron’s 25–200 travel superzoom—with a live call-in. Then ride along on a two-day CFMoto adventure shoot before a packed community gallery: Hawa...

Louise Sedgman gallops through equine portrait craft, from embracing softness and motion to staging a “Black Beauty” night scene. She breaks down her switch to the Nikon Z8, lens choices for safe, flattering horse work, and the systems behind a thriving Santa photo operation—bookings, sets, lighting, tethering, and delivery. We also cover her mobile pet studio, the “Golden Oldies” dog project, and...

Justin and Greg are back and tonight they will be recapping all the craziness that has happened in their world and the photography world over the last few weeks. A lively, gear-packed Random Photography Show! We spotlight Liminal Gallery’s fundraiser, share how to help, and preview Lucinda Goodwin’s $60 headshot drive. Then it’s AI deepfakes, fresh Fujifilm rumblings, Sony/Lumix/Canon updates, Nik...

Landscape photographer Ben Maze dives into composition-first shooting, patient planning, and the mindset behind memorable images. We cover WA coastlines, moody Scotland seascapes, woodland mist, snow-gum abstracts, and the Dolomites. Ben shares practical fieldcraft, a minimalist gear philosophy, tripods and filters that matter, and a step-by-step breakdown of a signature shot. We finish with works...