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Steve Benbow - part 3

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Steve Benbow - part 3

STEVE BENBOW in conversation with BRIAN CARROLL
CHEPSTOW, AUGUST 2023

STEVE BENBOW yn sgwrsio gydag BRIAN CARROLL
Cas-gwent, AWST 2023

Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and an international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York.

Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014 . Mission accomplished.

The audio below is the final segment of three parts, and explores Steve’s return to Wales and forming the Photolibrary Wales - a stills stock agency specialising in providing images of Wales to commercial clients, his views on copyright, forming Video Wales in offering moving images and, finally, retirement from photography.

Listen to part one and part two

Ffoton’s Season 3 conversations now include audio Chapter headings that allow easy navigation through audio and will be visible in Podcast Apps supporting enhanced podcast features.

See below for a small selection of Steve's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Gallery images © Steve Benbow and used with permission of the photographer.

Ffoton images of the photographer © Brian Carroll

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Steve Benbow - part 2

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Steve Benbow - part 2

STEVE BENBOW in conversation with BRIAN CARROLL
CHEPSTOW, AUGUST 2023

STEVE BENBOW yn sgwrsio gydag BRIAN CARROLL
Cas-gwent, AWST 2023

Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and an international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York.

Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014 . Mission accomplished.

The audio below is the second of three parts, and explores Steve’s entry into photography, his time on the Newport Documentary Photography course, and the formation of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff.

Listen to part one here

Ffoton’s Season 3 conversations now include audio Chapter headings that allow easy navigation through audio and will be visible in Podcast Apps supporting enhanced podcast features.

See below for a small selection of Steve's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Gallery images © Steve Benbow and used with permission of the photographer.

Ffoton images of the photographer © Brian Carroll

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Steve Benbow - part 1

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Steve Benbow - part 1

STEVE BENBOW in conversation with BRIAN CARROLL
CHEPSTOW, AUGUST 2023

STEVE BENBOW yn sgwrsio gydag BRIAN CARROLL
Cas-gwent, AWST 2023

Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and an international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York.

Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014 . Mission accomplished.

The audio below is the first of three parts, and explores Steve’s entry into photography, his time on the Newport Documentary Photography course, and the formation of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff.

Ffoton’s Season 3 conversations now include audio Chapter headings which will be visible in Podcast Apps supporting enhanced podcast features.

See below for a small selection of Steve's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Gallery images © Steve Benbow and used with permission of the photographer.

Ffoton images of the photographer © Brian Carroll

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Gabriella Jackson

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Gabriella Jackson

GABRIELLA JACKSON in conversation with Emyr Young
PENARTH, MARCH 2023

GABRIELLA JACKSON yn sgwrsio gydag Emyr Young
PENARTH, Mawrth 2023

Still life and product Photographer Gabriella Jackson at her studio in Penarth, near Cardiff. © 2023 Brian Carroll / Ffoton
Still life and product photographer Gabriella Jackson talking with Ffoton's Emyr Young at her studio in Penarth, near Cardiff. Image © 2023 Brian Carroll / Ffoton

Gabriella Jackson is a professional still life and product photographer creating advertising and promotional images for Brands and businesses of all sizes.

Ffoton talked with her about her journey to date in professional photography and discuss the competitive and high pressure market for product photography working with clients in and beyond Wales.

Ffoton's conversation with Gabby covers her start in photography, mixed views on her time studying for a Degree at University followed by the benefits of assisting in a professional studio before finally setting out on her own from her studio space in Penarth near Cardiff in South Wales.

Ffoton’s Season 3 conversations now include audio Chapter headings which will be visible in Podcast Apps supporting enhanced podcast features.

See below for a small selection of Gabby's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

See more of Gabby’s work on her website www.gabriellajackson.com
Follow her on Instagram @gabriellajphoto
Gallery images © Gabriella Jackson and used with permission of the photographer.

Ffoton images of the photographer © Brian Carroll

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Paul Reas

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Paul Reas

PAUL REAS IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID HURN
Tintern, February 2019

PAUL REAS YN SGWRSIO GYDAG DAVID HURN
Tintern, Chwefror 2019

© Photograph Copyright Paul Reas

© Photograph Copyright Paul Reas

Paul Reas has a long career in UK photography during which he has worked as an editorial and advertising photographer before moving into education. Respected for his gritty documentation of the UK’s working class and consumerism, Paul’s colour work is considered part of the new movement in colour during the late 1980’s and early 90’s along with others such as Anna Fox and Paul Graham. Reas was one of the first photographers to be commissioned by Ffotogallery to contribute to The Valleys Project.

Paul has recently published Fables of Faubus, a 30-year retrospective photobook on his work and the title giving a hint to his love of music.

Currently course leader on the respected Documentary Photography course founded by David Hurn in Newport (now delivered at the University of South Wales course in Cardiff), Ffoton are delighted to bring the two friends together for an exclusive conversation on Paul’s work and career.

Contact sheet selection of the final image of the ‘Glowing Man’. © Paul Reas

Contact sheet selection of a considered image from same session with the ‘Glowing Man’. © Paul Reas

See below for a small selection of Paul's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Find out more about Paul’s new book on his website fablesoffaubus.format.com
Follow his current adventures on Instagram @paul.reas and Twitter @paulreas
Gallery images © Paul Reas and used with permission of the photographer.
Banner image © Brian Carroll

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Joanne Coates

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Joanne Coates

JOANNE COATES IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
Haverfordwest, January 2019

JOANNE COATES YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Hwlffordd, Ionawr 2019

Ffoton’s Emyr Young in conversation with Joanne Coates - a documentary photographer and founder of Lens Think - a new Social Enterprise based in the north of England promoting diversity in the creative arts. Lens Think organises socials and pop-up exhibitions in locations in and around Yorkshire and helps share artist opportunities.

As a working photographer, Joanne is interested in working life and class inequality - a topic she is passionate about in the profession of photography and evident in her varied portfolio of personal and commissioned work. Her work has been published by Vice, the BBC, The Telegraph and The Guardian.

See below for a small selection of Joanne's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Panorama Gallery

View more of Joanne's work on her website www.joannecoates.co.uk
Follow her current adventures on Instagram @joannercoates and Twitter @JoanneRCoates

Gallery images © Joanne Coates and used with permission of the photographer.
Banner image © Emyr Young

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Dafydd Jones

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Dafydd Jones

DAFYDD JONES IN CONVERSATION WITH MARTIN PARR
Bristol, January 2019

DAFYDD JONES YN SGWRSIO GYDAG MARTIN PARR
Bryste, Ionawr 2019

Iris Love and Brooke Astor with Just Desserts and Dolly Astor at a Dachund party. Barbetta, Manhattan, February 1990. © Photograph Copyright Dafydd Jones

Iris Love and Brooke Astor with Just Desserts and Dolly Astor at a Dachund party. Barbetta, Manhattan, February 1990.
© Photograph Copyright Dafydd Jones

Angelina Jolie arriving at Golden Globes. Beverley Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles 2000 © Photograph Copyright Dafydd Jones

Angelina Jolie arriving at Golden Globes. Beverley Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles 2000
© Photograph Copyright Dafydd Jones

Ffoton is delighted to present a conversation with the very talented and highly respected social and society photographer Dafydd Jones talking to our guest interviewer Martin Parr.

Having studied Fine Art before moving to photography, Dafydd’s professional career has spanned over forty years capturing exclusive behind the scenes images of the rich, famous and entitled in both British and New York societies working for Tatler Magazine and many newspapers. In this stimulating conversation on his career and work, Dafydd discusses his ongoing love of photography and why his extensive archive is now his focus in generating income.

Many thanks again to Martin and his team at The Martin Parr Foundation for their hospitality. Consider supporting the important work they’re doing in building a unique collection of British Documentary photography in Bristol - and attending the monthly talks and exhibitions - by becoming a member.

See below for a small selection of Dafydd's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Panorama Gallery

View more of Dafydd's work on his website www.dafjones.com
Follow his current adventures on Instagram @dafyddjonesphotographer

Gallery images © Dafydd Jones and used with permission of the photographer.
Banner image © Brian Carroll

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Brian David Stevens

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Brian David Stevens

Brian David Stevens IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
Cardiff, September 2018

Brian David Stevens YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Caerdydd, Medi 2018

Ffoton talks with professional photographer Brian David Stevens about his career and many projects. Brian is based in London but his parents hail from the Welsh valleys where they still reside.

Covering many personal projects in his career, Brian spends long periods of time photographing people and places with an artistic eye and great sensitivity. His well known "They that are left..." : 'Remembrance' portraits of War Veterans’ was produced over a ten year period, and his more recent ‘Beachy Head’ beautifully explores a UK landscape well known for its iconic chalk cliffs but their height also making the area one of the world’s most notorious for suicide.

Brian's portrait of Wilko Johnson is held in the National Portrait Gallery and portrait of Jock Scot in the National Galleries of Scotland Collection.

Photographer Brian David Stevens © Brian Carroll

See below for a small selection of Brian's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

View more of Brian's work on his website www.briandavidstevens.com
Follow him on Instagram @bds1970 and Twitter @driftingcamera

Gallery images © Brian David Stevens and used with permission of the photographer.
Banner image © Brian Carroll

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David Wilson

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David Wilson

DAVID WILSON IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
PEMBROKESHIRE, OCTOBER 2017

DAVID WILSON YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
SIR BENFRO, Hydref 2017

Photographer David Wilson and Ed Thomas, co-creator of Hinterland at the 2018 Cardiff Book Festival. © Brian Carroll

The Hinterland book with photography by David Wilson and Warren Orchard. Published by Graffeg in Wales

“Because of my own personal experiences I do get drawn towards images which perhaps have a darker heart to them.”
— David Wilson

David Wilson is a self-taught landscape photographer based in Pembrokeshire who moved to photography full-time in 2008 after a lifetime love of photography and a desire to leave his day job as a civil servant.

David has worked commercially in recent years with Fine Art print sales and his landscape work being published in a number of books in collaboration with Welsh publisher Graffeg - including the more recent 'Hinterland' with input from the producers of the successful S4C TV crime drama.

“Oherwydd digwyddiadau personol rwy’n cael fy nhynnu tuag at luniau sydd hwyrach a chalon du yn perthyn iddyn nhw.”
— David Wilson

Y mae David Wilson yn ffotograffydd tirlun a ddysgodd y grefft ar ei liwt ei hun ac mae'n byw yn Sir Benfro. Cychwynnodd ar ei yrfa ffotograffig yn 2008 ar ôl gadael ei waith fel gwas sifil er roedd ganddo gariad tuag at ffotograffiaeth ar hyd ei oes.

Y mae David yn gweithio fel ffotograffydd masnachol yn gwerthu lluniau celf gain yn ogystal â chyhoeddi nifer o lyfrau mewn cydweithrediad a'r cyhoeddwr Graffeg. Y mae ei lyfr diweddaraf Hinterland wedi ei gyhoeddi mewn cydweithrediad gyda chynhyrchwyr y gyfres lwyddiannus ar S4C.

See below for a small selection of David's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

View more of David's work on his website www.davidwilsonphotography.co.uk
Follow him on Twitter @d_wilson_photo on Instagram @david_wilson_photo

Gallery images © David Wilson. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Simon Ridgway

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Simon Ridgway

SIMON RIDGWAY IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
Cardiff, August 2017

SIMON RIDGWAY YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Caerdydd, Medi 2017

Doctor Who © BBC/Simon Ridgway

Having dropped plans for a career in Engineering and instead making a start in the rough and tumble of photojournalism, self-taught photographer Simon Ridgway now specialises in the exciting genre of Unit Stills photography in Television and Movies. His work for the BBC and it's successful new Doctor Who series in recent years has been seen all over the world.

Ffoton sat down with Simon for a fascinating conversation reflecting on his career, what it takes to be part of a tight studio production team and his plans for the future.

Wedi rhoi'r gorau i yrfa ym mheirianneg cychwynnodd Simon Ridgeway ar yrfa ym myd heriol ffotograffiaeth newyddiadurol. Y mae bellach yn arbenigo mewn tynnu lluniau ar setiau teledu a ffilm. Mae ei waith i'r BBC ar gyfres lwyddiannus Dr. Who i'w weld ar draws y byd.

Cawsom sgwrs ddiddorol gyda Simon sy'n sôn am ei yrfa a'r rhinweddau angenrheidiol sydd angen i weithio mewn stiwdio a'i obeithion am y dyfodol.

See below for a small selection of Simon's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

View more of Simon's work on his website www.simonridgway.com
Follow him on Twitter @simonridgway on Instagram @simonridgwayphoto

Gallery images © BBC/Simon Regan. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Simon Regan

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SIMON REGAN IN CONVERSATION WITH GLENN EDWARDS
Cardiff, August 2017

SIMON REGAN YN SGWRSIO GYDAG GLENN EDWARDS
Caerdydd, Awst 2017

Audrey Hepburn by Jack Cardiff. Listen to Simon's story of the discovery and restoration of Jack's remarkable negatives. © Jack Cardiff

Audrey Hepburn by Jack Cardiff. Listen to Simon's story of the discovery and restoration of Jack's remarkable negatives. © Jack Cardiff

Simon Regan is a Cardiff-based advertising photographer with over twenty five years experience in stills and, more recently, professional video production for a wide range of commercial clients.

We sat down with Simon alongside friend and fellow photographer Glenn Edwards to discuss his career, staying competitive in the advertising photography genre and extending his skills (and passion) for printing photographs and fine art for himself and others.

Y mae Simon Regan wedi bod yn ffotograffydd hysbysebu masnachol am bum mlynedd ar hugain ond y fwy diweddar fel cynhyrchydd fidio yn delio gydag ystod eang o gleientiaid.

Cawsom sgwrs gyda Simon yr holwr ei gyfaill y Ffotograffydd Glenn Edwards. Mae’r sgwrs yn cynnwys sylwadau ar y byd hysbysebu, sut i gadw’n gystadleuol ac argraffu lluniau personol.

See below for a small selection of Simon's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

View more of Simon's work on his website www.simonregan.com
Follow him on Twitter @simonregan on Instagram @itssimonregan and 500px @simonregan

Gallery images © Simon Regan. Used with permission of the photographer.
Audrey Hepburn image used with permission. © Jack Cardiff
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

Further Reading...
O. Winston Link > LENS / New York Times article
Jack Cardiff > Obituary / The Guardian

JACK CARDIFF...

Jack Cardiff OBE, BSC, Cinematographer. Portrait © Simon Regan

Jack Cardiff icon photography

Find out more about Prism - the Theatre production (6 Sept - 14 Oct) of the last six months of Jack Cardiff's life that Simon mentions in the conversation via the Hampstead Theatre's website

Gallwch gael mwy o wybodaeth am y cynhyrchiad theatr o ‘Prism’ sef hanes 6 mis olaf bywyd Jack Cardiff; sy’n rhedeg rhwng y 6ed o Fedi a Hydref 14 ar wefan yr Hampstead Theatr.

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Sian Trenberth

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Sian Trenberth

Sian Trenberth IN CONVERSATION WITH Glenn Edwards
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, August 2016

Sian Trenberth YN SGWRSIO GYDAG Glenn Edwards
CAERDYDD, DE CYMRU, Awst 2016

Photographer Siân Trenberth in her Cardiff studio. Image by Brian Carroll

Photographer Siân Trenberth in her Cardiff studio. Image by Brian Carroll

Siân Trenberth is one of the most respected people photographers in Wales. Based in Cardiff, she photographs performers, creatives, families and business people in a classic, natural and atmospheric style.

As a dance photographer she takes photographs for professional companies, vocational courses and dance school productions. She is equally in demand by Casting agencies, actors and performers for her natural headshot photography. Siân has worked as a professional photographer since 1992 and her credits include: English National Ballet, Channel Four, Ballet Cymru, English National Ballet School, Hello! and TV Times.

An alumni of the original respected Documentary Photography Course at Newport College of Art, she was tutored by Magnum photographer David Hurn. Ffoton asked fellow alumni and long-time friend Glenn Edwards to talk with Siân about her career and reflect on the fast-changing business of commercial photography. 

Y mae Siân Trenberth yn fawr eu parch fel ffotograffydd yng Nghymru. Y mae hi'n byw yng Nghaerdydd ac yn tynnu lluniau mewn steil clasurol, naturiol ac mewn steil atmosfferig o berfformwyr, pobl greadigol, teuluoedd a phobl busnes.

Bu'n tynnu lluniau dawnswyr proffesiynol ac mae'n arbenigo tynnu lluniau actorion ar gyfer asiantaethau castio. Mae Siân wedi gweithio fel ffotograffydd proffesiynol ers 1992 i gwmnïau adnabyddus fel: English National Ballet, Channel Four, Ballet Cymru, English National Ballet School, Hello, a'r TV Times.

Cafodd eu haddysg ar gwrs dogfennol gwreiddiol Coleg Celf Casnewydd o dan y ffotograffydd Magnum David Hurn. Gofynnodd Ffoton i Glenn Edwards a'i ffrind mynwesol i sgwrsio gyda Siân am ei gyrfa ac i drafod sut mae'r busnes ffotograffig masnachol yn newid.

See below for a small selection of Siân's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

View more of Siân's work on her website www.sian-trenberth.com
Follow her on Twitter @siantrenberth

Gallery images © Siân Trenberth. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Huw Jones : Part 2

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Huw Jones : Part 2

HUW JONES IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN CARROLL
NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES, JUNE 2016

HUW JONES YN SGWRSIO GYDAG BRIAN CARROLL
CASNEWYDD, DE CYMRU, MEHEFIN 2016

With a highly specified professional studio and support team situated close to the M4 motorway, experienced food photographer Huw Jones offers top name UK Culinary and Food Service Industry clients an end-to-end service in creating top quality food photography.

Ffoton spoke with Huw and his team on the demanding niche of professional food photography and the skills and resources required to deliver consistently high standard images. In this second of 2 parts, we talk with Huw about his start in photography; move into and approach to video; and advice for aspiring food photographers.

Listen to Part 1 here >

See below for a small selection of Huw's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

View more of Huw's work on his website www.hjphoto.co.uk
Follow him on Twitter @huwphoto and Instagram @hjphoto

Gallery images © Huw Jones. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Glyn Shakeshaft.

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Kevin Mullins : Part 2

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Kevin Mullins : Part 2

Kevin Mullins IN CONVERSATION WITH Brian Carroll.
Malmesbury, DECEMBER 2015

Kevin Mullins YN SGWRSIO GYDAG Brian Carroll.
Malmesbury, RHAGFYR 2015

Kevin Mullins. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins is an acclaimed Documentary Wedding Photographer who hails from Newport in South Wales. His interest in people is clear from his candid and photojournalistic style and he was the first UK wedding photographer to be made an official FujiFilm X Photographer for his work created with their mirrorless camera system.

We discuss Kevin's passion for Street photography and how he uses the new, smaller mirrorless cameras to hone his own skills and approach to capturing great Wedding photographs.

Listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Kevin here >

Y mae Kevin Mullins yn ffotograffydd dogfennol a phriodasau o fri sy'n hanu o Gasnewydd. Y mae ei ddiddordeb mewn pobl yn amlwg o edrych ar ei luniau gonest a'r steil newyddiadurol dogfennol. Kevin oedd y ffotograffydd priodas cyntaf i'w ddewis fel ffotograffydd swyddogol FujiFilm X sustem camera heb ddrych. Rhan 1 >

See below for a gallery of a small selection of Kevin's Street Photography work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

View more of Kevin's work on his website www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
His work on Kage Collective via www.kagecollective.com
Follow him on Twitter @kevin_mullins

Gallery images © Kevin Mullins. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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LINKS FROM THIS CONVERSATION:

Rinzi Ruiz - street photographer www.rinziruizphotography.com
Elliott Erwitt - www.elliotterwitt.com
Joel Meyerowitz - www.joelmeyerowitz.com
Kage Collective - www.kagecollective.com
Patrick LaRoque - www.laroquephoto.com
Derek Clark - www.35mmstreet.com

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Kevin Mullins : Part 1

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Kevin Mullins : Part 1

Kevin Mullins IN CONVERSATION WITH Brian Carroll.
Malmesbury, DECEMBER 2015

Kevin Mullins YN SGWRSIO GYDAG Brian Carroll.
Malmesbury, RHAGFYR 2015

Photographer Kevin Mullins, Malmesbury 2015. Image © Brian Carroll

Photographer Kevin Mullins, Malmesbury 2015. Image © Brian Carroll

Photographer Kevin Mullins, Malmesbury 2015. Image © Brian Carroll

Photographer Kevin Mullins, Malmesbury 2015. Image © Brian Carroll

Kevin Mullins is an acclaimed Documentary Wedding Photographer who hails from Newport in South Wales. His interest in people is clear from his candid and photojournalistic style and he was the first UK wedding photographer to be made an official FujiFilm X Photographer for his work created with their mirrorless camera system.

We discuss Kevin's business approach to the highly competitive genre of wedding photography and the importance he places on effective marketing to target clients who love his style and approach to capturing their big day.

This is the first of 2 parts - listen to Part 2 here >

Y mae Kevin Mullins yn ffotograffydd dogfennol a phriodasau o fri sy'n hanu o Gasnewydd. Y mae ei ddiddordeb mewn pobl yn amlwg o edrych ar ei luniau gonest a'r steil newyddiadurol dogfennol. Kevin oedd y ffotograffydd priodas cyntaf i'w ddewis fel ffotograffydd swyddogol FujiFilm X sustem camera heb ddrych.

Yn ystod y sgwrs yr ydym yn trafod ei agwedd busnes ym myd cystadleuol y genre lluniau priodasol a sut mae marchnata a thargedu pobl sy'n hoffi ei steil o dynnu lluniau ar y diwrnod mawr mor bwysig.  Rhan 2 >

See below for a gallery of a small selection of Kevin's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

View more of Kevin's work on his website www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
His work on Kage Collective via www.kagecollective.com
Follow him on Twitter @kevin_mullins

Gallery images © Kevin Mullins. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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LINKS FROM THIS CONVERSATION:

Jane Hope Bown CBE - www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Bown
Jeff Ascough - www.jeffascough.com
Photo Mechanic - www.camerabits.com
Adobe Lightroom - lightroom.adobe.com
Neale James - www.nealejames.com
FujiFilm X System - fujifilm-x.com

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Eleri Griffiths / Tilt & Shift

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Eleri Griffiths / Tilt & Shift

IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
LLANRWST, NORTH WALES, APRIL 2015

YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
LLANRWST, gogledd cymru, EBRILL 2015

Looking in from the street at Tilt & Shift, Llanrwst

Dave 'Paddy', Eleri and Emyr in Tilt & Shift, Llanrwst

Tilt & Shift Photography is a photography collaboration between Eleri Griffiths and David Paddy who run their small gallery, workshop and darkroom in the lovely small town of Llanrwst in North Wales.

Spending the majority of her time as a busy commercial freelance photographer, Eleri maintains a varied list of clients in Publishing, Corporate and Television but still looks out for opportunities to practice Documentary photography in her private work.

With previous careers in both Aerospace and University Education, Dave (he prefers being called Paddy) now focusses on Tilt & Shift Gallery and practicing his love of Fine Art Photography.

Y mae Tilt & Shift Photography yn gydweithrediad rhwng Eleri Griffiths a David Paddy sy'n rhedeg galeri, gweithdy ac ystafell dywyll yn nhref Llanrwst.

Y mae Eleri yn treulio rhan fwyaf o'i hamser fel ffotograffydd masnachol yn gweithio ym myd cyhoeddi, masnach a theledu ond yn dal i wneud gwaith dogfennol personol.

Yr oedd Dave (er mae'n well ganddo gael ei alw'n Paddy) yn arfer gweithio yn y diwydiant awyrofod cyn gweithio fel darlithydd ond mae e nawr yn canolbwyntio ar redeg galeri Tilt and Shift ac fel ffotograffydd cain.

Eleri Griffiths Gallery

You can view more of Eleri's work on her own website www.elerigriffithsphotography.co.uk and follow her on Twitter @EleriGriffiths

Gallwch weld mwy o waith Eleri ar ei gwefan www.elerigriffithsphotography.co.uk ai dilyn ar trydar @EleriGriffiths

David Paddy Gallery

You can view more of Dave's work on his personal website www.davepaddyphotography.com 

Gallwch weld gwaith Dave ar ei welaan personol www.davepaddyphotography.com

The above galleries are reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of both photographers.
Visit the Tilt & Shift website at www.tiltandshiftphotography.co.uk
And follow them on Twitter @tiltandshiftph1

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Chris Tancock : Part 1

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Chris Tancock : Part 1

CHRIS TANCOCK IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
PEMBROKESHIRE, JUNE 2015

CHRIS TANCOCK YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
SIR BENFRO, MEHEFIN 2015

Chris Tancock, Pembrokeshire. Image © Brian Carroll

"I'm a black and white photographer", says Chris Tancock. Based near the beautiful small City of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Chris currently works within a five mile radius of his small family cottage which also hosts a gallery with a selection of his work. Popular with collectors and respected by Landscape photographers, the scenes he captures are near-timeless and far more nuanced with the inclusion of workers of the land and details of flora and fauna.

Chris earns his living from his photography: limited edition prints and hand-crafted collectors Folios of his work are available via his website. His intense passion and commitment to his projects is evident from this Ffoton Wales recorded conversation - so much so that we lost track of time and immersed ourselves in a fascinating discussion requiring two parts! We challenge anyone listening to both parts to not reflect on their own approach to their photography projects and series' of images.

You can listen to Part 2 of this conversation with Chris here >

We can also recommend an earlier interview with Chris from 2011 by Rob Hudson on the On Landscape website.

Emyr Young with Chris Tancock. Image © Brian Carroll

Rose Cottage, gallery and home. Pembrokeshire. Image © Glyn Shakeshaft

The view out to Chris's image hunting ground.

See below for a gallery of a small selection of Chris's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.
Visit his website www.christancock.com
Follow Chris on Twitter @tancockchris

Islaw galeri o waith Chris trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd.
Ewch i'w wefan www.christancock.com
Dilynwch Chris ar Trydar @tancockchris

Gallery images © Chris Tancock. Podcast images © Brian Carroll and Glyn Shakeshaft

Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team. See our Terms page for more details.

Further reading / links from this conversation

John Berger - Understanding a Photograph
Aperture Foundation - video panel discussion on Berger's work and influence

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Rob Hudson

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Rob Hudson

In conversation with Emyr Young.
BRIDGEND, South Wales, December 2014

YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr, DE CYMRU, Rhagfyr 2014

Rob Hudson in his Mametz Wood setting.

Rob Hudson in his Mametz Wood setting.

Looking out from Blackmills Wood, the study setting for Rob's Mametz Wood.

Looking out from Blackmills Wood, the study setting for Rob's Mametz Wood.

Rob Hudson and Emyr Young.

Rob Hudson and Emyr Young.

Rob Hudson is a photographer based in Cardiff and was our first interviewee as part of the Ffoton project. We interviewed him on location at BlackMill wood near Bridgend that inspired his enigmatic and poetical work on Mametz Wood: a battle where so many Welsh Soldiers perished during WW1.

It took Rob about 18 months to complete the project and he drew inspiration not only from the wood but from David Jones' 'In Parenthesis' an epic poem about the poet's recollections of World War 1 and the battle of Mametz Wood.

Y mae Rob Hudson yn ffotograffydd sydd yn byw ac yn gweithio yng Nghaerdydd. Rob oedd ein cyfweliad cyntaf a'r unig ffotograffyd inni gyfweld ar leoliad mewn coedwig ger Penybont. Dyma'r lle wnaeth ysbrydoli ei waith enigmatig a barddonol ei naws, 'Coedwig Mametz'. Y mae'r gwaith yn ingol ei naws ac yn ymgais i gyfleu'r frwydr lle lladdwyd cynifer o Gymry yn ystod y rhyfel byd cyntaf.

Bu Rob yn creu'r gwaith ym a dros gyfnod o ddeunaw mis ac fe dynnodd ysbrydoliaeth nid yn unig o goedwig Melin Du Penybont ond o waith David Jones' 'In Parenthesis' sef hanes y rhyfel a brwydr Mametz Wood trwy lygad bardd.

See below for a gallery of a small selection of Rob's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.
Visit Rob's Mametz Wood site www.mametzwood.org and his own website www.robhudsonland.co.uk
Follow him on Twitter @RobHudsonPhoto

Gallery images © Rob Hudson. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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Keith Davies

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Keith Davies

IN CONVERSATION WITH Brian Carroll & EMYR YOUNG.
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, January 2015

Yn sgwrsio a Brian Carroll ac Emyr Young
Caerdydd, De Cymru, Ionawr 2015

Keith Davies is a Cardiff-based commercial and advertising photographer.

He studied photography in college then moved to London and worked as an assistant with many talented commercial photographers before changing course and following a course in design and art direction. His love for photography never left him and he returned to the medium with the advent of digital.

We spoke to Keith in his new studio and discussed the challenges and opportunities in a commercial photographic studio and his views on the skills required to be successful.

Y mae Keith Davies yn ffotograffydd hysbysebion a masnach yng Nghaerdydd.

Fe astudiodd ffotograffiaeth yn y coleg ac yna wedi graddio gweithio fel cynorthwyydd i nifer o ffotograffwyr masnachol talentog yn Llundain. Er ei hoffter o ffotograffiaeth penderfynodd newid byd a dilyn gyrfa fel cynllunydd a chyfarwyddwr celf. Yr oedd ei hoffter o ffotograffiaeth yn rhan o'i gyfansoddiad a dychwelodd i'r maes gyda'r datblygiad o ffotograffiaeth ddigidol.

Siaradom a Keith yn ei stiwdio newydd a thrafod yr her a'r cyfleoedd o weithio mewn stiwdio fasnachol a'i sylwadau hefyd ar y sgiliau angenrheidiol sydd angen i fod yn llwyddiannus yn y maes.

Keith making fine position adjustments to a jewellery shoot

Keith making fine position adjustments to a jewellery shoot

Each link on that bracelet has to be positioned just right

Each link on that bracelet has to be positioned just right

Final adjustments before using the big boys/girls toys

Final adjustments before using the big boys/girls toys

See below for a gallery of a small selection of Keith's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.
Visit his website www.keith-davies.co.uk
Follow him on Twitter @keith_davies

Islaw galeri o waith Keith trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd.
Ewch i'w wefan  www.keith-davies.co.uk
Dilynwch Keith ar Trydar @keith_davies

Keith Davies, January 2015

Gallery images © Keith Davies. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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