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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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Lorna Cabble

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Lorna Cabble

Lorna Cabble in conversation with Emyr Young
ABERYSTWYTH, OCTOBER 2022

Lorna Cabble yn sgwrsio gydag Emyr Young
ABERYSTWYTH, Hydref 2022

Lorna Cabble is a Cardiff-based photographer holding a first class BA Degree graduate in Photojournalism and an MFA in Documentary Photography, both from the University of South Wales. She is currently one of two full-time specialist Stills Officers managing and commissioning stills photography within the Digital and Marketing Department at Welsh Television Broadcaster S4C.

Lorna’s impressive and ongoing personal photography projects explore themes in theatre, performance and collaboration. Her work has been exhibited previously in group shows, including one with the Phrame Collective of female photographers in South Wales and a 2021 solo show at the Workers Gallery in Ynyshir titled ‘Funny Little World’ showing a selection of her Burlesque and Cabaret documentary work.

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 Lorna'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 Lorna’s work on her website www.lornacphotography.com
Follow her on Instagram @lorna_cabble
Gallery images © Lorna Cabble and used with permission of the photographer.


Ffoton images of the photographer © Brian Carroll

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Paul Cabuts

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Paul Cabuts

PAUL CABUTS IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, MARCH 2018

PAUL CABUTS YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
CAERDYDD, DE CYMRU, MAWRTH 2018

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Ffoton had the pleasure of talking with Welsh photographer, educator and, from 2017 the Honorary Research Fellow at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, Paul Cabuts.

With a long career in photography education in Wales and having returned after two years as Director of the Institute of Photography at Falmouth University, Paul is a respected authority on the development of photography in Wales. We discuss the history and education of photography in Wales to the present day; Paul's book on the legacy of W. Eugene Smith's work in Wales in the 1950's; and his current research at Museum Wales which includes the work of David Hurn.

W. Eugene Smith's iconic image of 3 generations of miners captured in the south Wales valleys in the 1950's

Paul's in-depth and informative book on photography in Wales - available on Amazon

Cafodd Ffoton yr anrhydedd o sgwrsio gyda Paul Cabuts y ffotograffydd, addysgwr ac ers 2017 yn gymrawd ymchwil yn Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Cymru yng Nghaerdydd.

Y mae Paul wedi cael gyrfa hir ym myd addysg ac wedi dychwelyd i Gaerdydd o Brifysgol Falmouth lle'r oedd yn gyfarwyddwr y cwrs ffotograffig. Y mae'n awdurdod ar hanes datblygiad ffotograffiaeth yng Nghymru ac yn ein sgwrs yr ydym yn trafod addysg a hanes y gelfyddyd yng Nghymru a llyfr Paul ar waith W. Eugene Smith ymwelydd â Chymru yn y 50au. Y mae ei waith ymchwil ar hyn o bryd yn cynnwys gwaith David Hurn.

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.

View more of Paul's work and read through some of his essays on photography on his website www.paulcabuts.com

Gallery images © Paul Cabuts and used with permission of the photographer.

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Michael Christopher Brown

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Michael Christopher Brown

MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BROWN IN CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD SAMBROOK
BRISTOL, FEBRUARY 2018

MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BROWN YN SGWRSIO GYDAG RICHARD SAMBROOK
Bryste, Chwefror 2018

Image from 'Yo soy Fidel' © Michael Christopher Brown

Michael Christopher Brown is an American photojournalist and documentary photographer who immersed himself in travel and covering foreign assignments - including major conflict zones - professionally from 2006. Michael has been a contributing photographer at National Geographic since 2005 and joined Magnum Photos as a nominee in 2013 and was an associate from 2015 until June 2017.

Probably his best known work to date is his monograph 'Libyan Sugar' which won the Paris Photo First Photobook Award and the International Center of Photography's 2017 Infinity Award for Artist's Book. This unique book demonstrated his skill in using primarily an iPhone to photograph the Libyan Revolution from 2011-2012 where he covered several battles, was ambushed several times and injured twice. He survived the same mortar attack that killed his close friend and photojournalist colleague Tim Hetherington.

Ffoton spoke to Michael in early 2018 during a trip to the UK to plan his next book on Cuba where, as part of his 'Paradiso' project, he's been documenting the electronica music and youth scene in Havana. Whilst working there, he witnessed the national grieving and had exclusive access to the funeral cortege of the late leader Fidel Castro as it travelled from Havana to his grave in Santiago. Michael is currently working on a large documentary project on native Americans.

We were pleased and grateful to have Professor Richard Sambrook conduct the interview - an experienced journalist and ex-Director of News at the BBC who oversaw their coverage of the 2003 Iraq conflict. And thanks also to Martin and his team who kindly accommodated us for the recording on a busy day at The Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol.

See below for a small selection of Michael'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 Michael's work on his website michaelchristopherbrown.com

Gallery images © Michael Christopher Brown and used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

Videos on Michael's work

Using the iPhone in photojournalism and collaboration with other creative practitioners. Ffoton on YouTube

'Libyan Sugar'. International Center of Photography on YouTube

Native America Project. DP Review on YouTube

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Bernard Mitchell

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Bernard Mitchell

BERNARD MITCHELL IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
SWANSEA, January 2018

BERNARD MITCHELL YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Abertawe, Ionawr 2018

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Photographers Roger Tiley, Emyr Young and Bernard Mitchell

Photographers Roger Tiley, Emyr Young and Bernard Mitchell

After studying photography at Berkshire College of Art in the mid 1960's, Bernard Mitchell began his long career as a photojournalist working for Thomson Regional Newspapers. Bernard returned to Swansea many years later and in 2003 studied for a Masters degree in photography at Swansea Metropolitan University.

Back in 1966 as a student, he started a project to document the circle of painters, writers and musicians who had associated with Dylan Thomas in their homes and studios but that project extended to cover the wider arts, literature and photography communities across Wales and continues to this day. A new book titled 'Pieces of a Jigsaw' published in late 2017 presents a selection of images from his ongoing Welsh Arts Archive project.

Bernard gifted his archive of photographs of artists and writers of Wales to the Richard Burton Archive at Swansea University in 2016.

Ffoton had the great pleasure of speaking with Bernard at his home in early 2018.

See below for a small selection of Bernard'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 Bernard's work on his website www.bernardmitchell.co.uk

Gallery images © Bernard Mitchell are held and supplied by The Richard Burton Archives, Swansea University. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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John Bulmer

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John Bulmer

JOHN BULMER IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN CARROLL
CARDIFF, OCTOBER 2017

JOHN BULMER YN SGWRSIO GYDAG BRIAN CARROLL
CAERDYDD, Hydref 2017

Photographer John Bulmer. © Brian Carroll

Photographer John Bulmer. © Brian Carroll

One of John Bulmer's images in the David Hurn collection. © John Bulmer

One of John Bulmer's images in the David Hurn collection. © John Bulmer

Ffoton talks with respected UK photojournalist and pioneer of colour John Bulmer.

We discuss John's career, work documenting the streets of the UK and warzones around the world - and his long friendship with some of the UK's leading photographers.

Dyma sgwrs ffoton gydag un o ffotograffwyr newyddiadurol mawr ei barch ac arloeswr ym myd lluniau lliw, John Bulmer.

Yr ydym yn trafod gyrfa John yn cofnodi bywyd ar strydoedd  Prydain ac ar feysydd cad o gwmpas y byd a'i gyfeillgarwch a ffotograffwyr blaenllaw Prydain.

See below for a small selection of John'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 John's work on his website www.johnbulmer.co.uk
Follow him on Twitter @jbulmerarchive

Gallery images © John Bulmer. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Harry Borden

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Harry Borden

HARRY BORDEN IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
Cardiff, MAY 2017

HARRY BORDEN YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Caerdydd, MAI 2017

Harry Borden talking with Ffoton.

Harry Borden speaking at Ffoton Social event, May 2017.

London-based portrait photographer Harry Borden has captured many celebrities during his career - including Robin Williams, Ewan McGregor, Jamie Oliver, Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher.

Ffoton were delighted to bring Harry to Wales to give a guest talk in May 2017 and also welcomed the opportunity to sit down for an in-depth conversation on his love of and approach to photography.

Y mae Harry Borden yn ffotograffydd o Lundain sydd wedi tynnu lluniau nifer o sêr yn ystod ei yrfa gan gynnwys Robin Williams, Ewan McGregor, Jamie Oliver, Tony Blair a Margaret Thatcher.

Yr oeddwn yn falch iawn pan gytunodd i fod yn siaradwr gwadd mewn digwyddiad ffoton ym mis Mai 2017. Yn ogystal â hyn cytunodd i gyfweliad hir lle wnaethon i drafod ei gariad a'i ymdriniaeth o ffotograffiaeth fel cyfrwng.

Spread from 'Survivor' book by Harry Borden.

See below for a small selection of Harry'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 Harry's photography on his website www.harryborden.co.uk
Follow him on Twitter @harrybordenuk and Instagram @harryborden

Gallery images © Harry Borden. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Daniel Meadows

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Daniel Meadows

DANIEL MEADOWS IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
monmouthshire, MAY 2017

DANIEL MEADOWS YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
SIR FYNWY, MAI 2017

Daniel Meadows talking to Ffoton, May 2017. © Brian Carroll

Daniel Meadows talking with Ffoton's Emyr Young. © Brian Carroll

“I am a Documentarist.
I have spent a lifetime recording British society, challenging the status quo by working in a collaborative way to capture extraordinary aspects of ordinary life, principally through photography but also with audio recordings and short movies.”
— Daniel Meadows

Studying photography alongside Martin Parr at Manchester Polytechnic in the early 1970's, Daniel Meadows has remained passionate about social documentary photography, education and storytelling ever since. His photography archive, held in the Library of Birmingham, is an important record of British society through the 1970's and 80's - and his influence can be seen in contemporary photography in the UK and further afield.

Kick back and listen to our full conversation with Daniel below.

Ffoton also captured a video segment with Daniel where he describes the influential work he did on Digital Storytelling whilst working with the BBC and Cardiff School of Journalism. Watch this special video below...

“Rwy’n berson dogfen.
Rwy ‘di treulio fy mywyd yn cofnodi’r gymdeithas Brydeinig, herio’r ‘status quo’ ac yn gweithio ar bob agwedd o fywyd cyffredin yn bennaf trwy ffotograffiaeth ond hefyd trwy sain a ffilmiau byr.”
— Daniel Meadows

Fe astudiodd Daniel Meadows law yn llaw a Martin Parr ym mholytechnig Manceinion yn y '70 cynnar. Mae e wedi dal yn ddryw yw waith fel ffotograffydd dogfennol cymdeithasol, addysg a'i gariad o adrodd stori

Cedwi'r ei archif personol yn llyfrgell Birmingham ac mae'n record bwysig o fywyd cymdeithasol Prydain yn y '70au a'r '80au.

See below for a small selection of Daniel'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 Daniel's photography and Digital Stories on his website www.photobus.co.uk

Gallery images © Daniel Meadows. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Claire Thomas

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Claire Thomas

CLAIRE THOMAS IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
CARMARTHENSHIRE, APRIL 2017

CLAIRE THOMAS YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
SIR GAERFYRDDIN, Ebrill 2017

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Claire Thomas is a photojournalist hailing from Carmarthenshire but now travelling the world capturing images that document human rights issues and conflict zones. Self-taught, Claire's photography has been featured in numerous publications including National Geographic Magazine, Geographical Magazine and Al Jazeera English.

Claire is one of a rare breed of young female photojournalists working in dangerous conflict zones such as the Middle East and Palestine. Ffoton welcomed the opportunity to meet her during a short visit back in Wales before setting off for assignments in Iraq.

Y mae Claire Thomas yn newyddiadurwraig  ffotograffig yn hanu o Sir Gaerfyrddin ac yn teithio'r byd yn tynnu lluniau sy'n dogfennu materion yn ymwneud a hawliau dynol ac mewn ardaloedd lle mae gwrthdaro a rhyfel. Y mae gwaith Claire wedi ymddangos mewn sawl cyhoeddiad gan gynnwys National Geographic, Geographic Magazine ac Al Jazeera English.

Y mae Claire yn rhan o grŵp bychan o ferched sy'n gweithio yn ardaloedd peryglus y byd sef y Dwyrain Canol a Palesteina. Fe gafodd Ffoton y fraint o sgwrsio gyda Claire tra ar ymweliad byr yw chartref a chyn iddi fynd ar aseiniad i Irac.

See below for a small selection of Claire'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 Claire's work on her website www.clairethomasphotography.com
Follow her on Twitter @sctphotographer and Instagram @claire_thomas_photography

Gallery images © Claire Thomas. Used with permission of the photographer.
Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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.

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Chuck Rapoport

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Chuck Rapoport

CHUCK RAPOPORT IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
MERTHYR TYDFIL, SOUTH WALES, SEPTEMBER 2016

CHUCK RAPOPORT YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Merthyr Tudful, DE CYMRU, Medi 2016

Chuck Rapoport during his visit to Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales in September 2016. © Brian Carroll

Chuck Rapoport during his visit to Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales in September 2016. © Brian Carroll

American I.C. (Chuck) Rapport had a successful career as a professional photojournalist working for many notable publications known for their outstanding photo essays, such as Life Magazine, Paris Match, Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated and more.

Whilst best known here in Wales for his assignment for LIFE Magazine covering the aftermath of the Aberfan disaster in 1966, Ffoton sat down for a conversation with Chuck to reflect on his start in photojournalism in the late 1950's and experiences through his career. What a great storyteller!

You can find our more about Chuck's experience of covering  Aberfan in our exclusive feature from Autumn 2016 with images, video and audio recordings: https://www.ffoton.wales/news-items/aberfan

Cafodd yr Americanwr I.C.(Chuck) Rapoport lwyddiant ysgubol fel newyddiadurwr ffotograffig tra'n gweithio i nifer o gylchgronau clodwiw oedd yn adnabyddus yn y 50'au a'r 60’au am eu traethodau ffotograffig sef Life, Paris Match, Time a Sports Illustrated ymysg eraill.

Y mae Chuck yn adnabyddus yma yng Nghymru am y gwaith rhagorol wnaeth i gylchgrawn Life wedi trychineb Aberfan yn 1966. Gellir gwrando ar ein sgwrs egscliwsif am Aberfan fan hyn https://www.ffoton.wales/news-items/aberfan

Yn y bennod yma mae Chuck yn sôn am ddechrau ei yrfa yn y 50'au hwyr a'i brofiadau yn ystod gyrfa lwyddiannus. Gwrandewch mae e'n storïwr a hanner. https://www.ffoton.wales/news-items/aberfan

Chuck Rapoport speaking at the Aberfan conference held at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, 8 September 2016. © Brian Carroll

Chuck Rapoport speaking at the Aberfan conference held at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, 8 September 2016. © Brian Carroll

Chuck Rapoport speaking at the Aberfan conference held at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, 8 September 2016. © Brian Carroll

See below for a small selection of Chuck'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 Chuck's work on his website www.icrapoport.com
Follow him on Twitter @ICRapoport 

Gallery images © I.C. Rapoport. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Glenn Edwards

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Glenn Edwards

Glenn Edwards IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, JULY 2016

Glenn Edwards YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
CAERDYDD, DE CYMRU, Gorffennaf 2016

Glenn Edwards with fellow photographer and long-time friend Roger Tiley

Glenn Edwards talking to Ffoton in Cardiff

Glenn Edwards is an accomplished and published photojournalist based in Cardiff with clients across the UK and Internationally and a former UK Press Photographer of the Year.

Having studied on the original prestigious Newport photography course, Glenn has gone on to work on projects that convey his passion for Africa and its people, act a part-time lecturer and has led photography workshops for The Thomson Foundation.

Glenn founded and is the Director of The EYE International Photography Festival here in Wales.

Y mae Glenn Edwards yn ffotograffydd newyddiadurol rhagorol o Gaerdydd. Y mae ganddo gwsmeriaid yn rhyngwladol ac ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig. Y mae e'n gyn enillydd yr UK Press Photographer of the Year.

Wedi astudio ffotograffiaeth yng Nghasnewydd fe aeth Glenn i weithio ar brosiectau yn Affrica ac mae ei angerdd a'i gariad tuag at y cyfandir a'i phobol yn amlwg yn ei waith. Y mae'n ddarlithydd rhan amser ac wedi cynnal gweithdai'r Thomson Foundation.

Glenn yw sylfaenydd a chyfarwyddwr gŵyl ryngwladol yr Eye sy'n cael ei gynnal yng Nghymru.

See below for a small selection of Glenn'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 Glenn's work on his website www.glennedwardsphotojournalist.com
Follow him on Twitter @GlennEdwardsPJT 
The EYE Festival: www.theeyefestival.co.uk

Gallery images © Glenn Edwards. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll.

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Aled Jenkins

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Aled Jenkins

ALED JENKINS IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES, JULY 2016

ALED JENKINS YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
CAERDYDD, DE CYMRU, Gorffennaf 2016

Aled with his X-Pan II - the camera he takes on all filming assignments

Aled with his daily filming tool - a Sony F5 4k camera

Aled's preferred film cameras.

Aled's preferred film cameras.

Aled Jenkins studied Photography and Film at Plymouth College of Art and Design before working as a photojournalist, specialising in covering conflicts around the world. In 1992, he returned to Wales to train as a television cameraman and has been freelance since 1997 - in demand both in the UK and abroad as a skilled cameraman and documentary film maker.

Aled is the recipient of the 2016 BAFTA Cymru award for Best Factual Photography for his work on the BBC series 'Patagonia'.

Ffoton talks with Aled about his career and his ongoing love of stills photography.

Bu Aled Jenkins yn astudio ffotograffiaeth a ffilm yn ysgol Gelf a Dylunio Plymouth cyn gweithio fel newyddiadurwr ffotograffig gan ganolbwyntio ar ohebu mewn gwledydd yn dioddef o wrthdaro a rhyfel led led y byd. Yn 1992 dychwelodd i Gymru ac hyfforddi fel dyn camera a gweithio ym myd teledu. Y mae Aled wedi gweithio yn y maes ers 1997. Y mae'n gweithio'n gyson yn y DU a thramor ac yn cael ei gydnabod fel dyn camera a dogfen medrus iawn.

Yn y sgwrs mae Ffoton  yn trafod ei gariad parhaol o ffotograffiaeth a'r llun llonydd.

See below for a small selection of Aled'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.

Follow him on Twitter @aledjenkins1

Gallery images © Aled Jenkins. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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.

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Roger Tiley : Part 2

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Roger Tiley : Part 2

Roger Tiley IN CONVERSATION WITH Glenn Edwards.
Ystradgynlais, January 2016

Roger Tiley YN SGWRSIO GYDAG Glenn Edwards.
Ystradgynlais, Ionawr 2016

Analogue tools of the trade.

Analogue tools of the trade.

Roger Tiley in his studio in Ystradgynlais

Roger Tiley in his studio in Ystradgynlais

Documentary photographer and film maker Roger Tiley has lived in the South Wales valleys all of his life. Having studied photography under Magnum photographer David Hurn at Newport, he has worked on numerous commissions for national newspapers and magazines including work published in the Times, Sunday Times, Observer and Guardian newspapers respectively.

We asked Glenn Edwards, a long-time friend, photojournalist and Director of The Eye International Photography Festival to have this Ffoton conversation with Roger.

Listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Roger here >

Y mae'r ffotograffydd a'r gwneuthurwr ffilm Roger Tiley wedi byw yng Nghymru ar hyd ei oes. Wedi astudio ffotograffiaeth o dan ofalaeth David Hurn y ffotograffydd Magnum yng Nghasnewydd fe weithiodd ar nifer o gomisiynau i bapurau newydd a chylchgronau. Cyhoeddwyd ei waith yn y Times, SundayTimes, Observer a'r Guardian.

Fe ofynnodd ffoton i Glenn Edwards ffrind mynwesol sy'n newyddiadurwr ffotograffig ac yn gyfarwyddwr gŵyl ryngwladol The Eye i sgwrsio a Roger.

See below for a small selection of Roger'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.

Ffoton Talks - Roger Tiley
Welsh Documentary photographer Roger Tiley speaking at the first of three Ffoton Talks held in Cardiff over April - June 2016 as part of the Ffoton Wales #urbanwales open participatory photography initiative on Instagram and Flickr. Our thanks again to Glenn Edwards for interviewing Roger.

Roger is an accomplished photographer - well known for his intimate coverage of the mining communities and Miners Strikes during the 1980's in South Wales. He studied under Magnum Photographer David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary course and has continued to exhibit his work in the UK and Internationally as well as publish books on his work.

Recorded at The little Man Coffee Co. in Cardiff 21 April 2016.
(Please excuse the audio fizzes and pops - we had a faulty audio cable on one microphone!)

View more of Roger's work on his website www.rogertiley.com
Follow him on Twitter @RogerTileyphoto

Gallery images © Roger Tiley. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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.

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Roger Tiley : Part 1

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Roger Tiley : Part 1

Roger Tiley IN CONVERSATION WITH Glenn Edwards.
Ystradgynlais, January 2016

Roger Tiley YN SGWRSIO GYDAG Glenn Edwards.
Ystradgynlais, IONAWR 2016

Photographer Roger Tiley

Photographer Roger Tiley

Roger Tiley with long-time friend and fellow photographer Glenn Edwards

Roger Tiley with long-time friend and fellow photographer Glenn Edwards

Documentary photographer and film maker Roger Tiley has lived in the South Wales valleys all of his life. Having studied photography under Magnum photographer David Hurn at Newport, he has worked on numerous commissions for national newspapers and magazines including work published in the Times, Sunday Times, Observer and Guardian newspapers respectively.

We asked Glenn Edwards, a long-time friend, photojournalist and Director of The Eye International Photography Festival to have this Ffoton conversation with Roger.

This is the first of two parts. Listen to Part 2 here >

Y mae'r ffotograffydd a'r gwneuthurwr ffilm Roger Tiley wedi byw yng Nghymru ar hyd ei oes. Wedi astudio ffotograffiaeth o dan ofalaeth David Hurn y ffotograffydd Magnum yng Nghasnewydd fe weithiodd ar nifer o gomisiynau i bapurau newydd a chylchgronau. Cyhoeddwyd ei waith yn y Times, SundayTimes, Observer a'r Guardian.

Fe ofynnodd ffoton i Glenn Edwards ffrind mynwesol sy'n newyddiadurwr ffotograffig ac yn gyfarwyddwr gŵyl ryngwladol The Eye i sgwrsio a Roger.

See below for a small selection of Roger'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.

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View more of Roger's work on his website www.rogertiley.com
Follow him on Twitter @RogerTileyphoto

Gallery images © Roger Tiley. Used with permission of the photographer. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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.

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David Hurn : Part 2

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David Hurn : Part 2

David Hurn IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
Tintern, December 2015

David Hurn YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Tintern, Rhagfyr 2015

David Hurn, Magnum Photographer, at home in Tintern, Wales. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn, Magnum Photographer, at home in Tintern, Wales. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn is still working, photographing and publishing at the age of 81 years and is regarded as one of Britain's most important reportage photographers.

A self-taught photographer who began his career in 1955 as an assistant at the Reflex Agency, he gained his reputation with his reportage of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. David became an associate member of Magnum Photo in 1965 and a full member in 1967. Here in Wales, he set up the famous School of Documentary Photography in Newport in 1973 where he remained for 17 years.

We met with David following the publication of a new book 'The 1960s: Photographed by David Hurn' published by Reel Art Press which demonstrates the breadth and strength of iconic images that defined the period. This second and final part of our in-depth conversation covers David's joining Magnum Photo; establishing the original Documentary Photography course in Newport; and his frank views on photography in Wales and how it's currently represented.

Part 1 of this conversation is available here >

Y mae David Hurn yn 81 ac yn cael ei gydnabod fel un o ffotograffwyr reportage pwysicaf Prydain. Mae e'n dal i weithio fel ffotograffydd ac yn dal i gyhoeddi ei waith.

Cychwynnodd ei yrfa yn 1955 fel cynorthwyydd yn asiantaeth Reflex, Fe dyfodd ei enw da wrth dynnu lluniau yn ystod chwyldro Hwngari. Yn 1965 fe'i derbyniwyd fel aelod cysylltiol Magnum ac yn 1967 fel aelod llawn. Yn 1973 sefydlodd ysgol enwog ffotograffiaeth ddogfennol Casnewydd a bu'n gweithio yna am 17 mlynedd.

Fe wnaethon ni gwrdd â David wedi iddo gyhoeddi ei lyfr diweddaraf 'The 1960s: Photographed by David Hurn'. Fe gyhoeddi'r y llyfr gan Reel Art Press. Y mae'r llyfr yn dangos ehangder a chryfder ei luniau eiconig o'r cyfnod. Y mae ail ran ein sgwrs yn canolbwyntio ar David yn ymuno a Magnum; sefydlu'r cwrs ffotograffiaeth dogfennol yng Nghasnewydd a'i sylwadau di flewyn ar dafod ar sut mae ffotograffiaeth yn cael ei gynrychiolu yng Nghymru heddiw.

See below for a gallery of a small selection of David's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.
A larger selection of David's work can be viewed on the Magnum Photos website.

Islaw galeri o waith David trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd.

Gallery images © David Hurn / Magnum Photos. Used with permission. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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.

LINKS FROM THIS CONVERSATION:

David Hurn on Magnum Photos
Philip Jones Griffiths on Magnum Photos
Henri Cartier-Bresson on Magnum Photos
Joseph Koudelka on Magnum Photos and his West Bank 'Wall' studies & video on 'This Place'
Magnum Photos - Education activities
Sergio Larrain on Magnum Photos
University of South Wales - (formerly Newport) Documentary Photography Course
Ffotogallery in Wales - website
Third Floor Gallery - website
Michael Christopher Brown on Magnum Photos and Time interview on use of iPhone in DRC
Magnum Foundation - www.magnumfoundation.org

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David Hurn : Part 1

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David Hurn : Part 1

David Hurn IN CONVERSATION WITH EMYR YOUNG.
Tintern, December 2015

David Hurn YN SGWRSIO GYDAG EMYR YOUNG
Tintern, Rhagfyr 2015

David Hurn at home in Tintern, Wales. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn at home in Tintern, Wales. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn, Magnum Photographer. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn, Magnum Photographer. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn, Magnum Photographer. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn, Magnum Photographer. © Brian Carroll

David Hurn is still working, photographing and publishing at the age of 81 years and is regarded as one of Britain's most important reportage photographers.

A self-taught photographer who began his career in 1955 as an assistant at the Reflex Agency, he gained his reputation with his reportage of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. David became an associate member of Magnum Photo in 1965 and a full member in 1967. Here in Wales, he set up the famous School of Documentary Photography in Newport in 1973 where he remained for 17 years.

We met with David following the publication of a new book 'The 1960s: Photographed by David Hurn' published by Reel Art Press which demonstrates the breadth and strength of iconic images that defined the period. This first part of our in-depth conversation covers David's route into photography, individual style and 'Authorship', being a professional photographer, projects he has covered - including the Aberfan tragedy in the South Wales valleys.

Part 2 of this conversation is available here >

Y mae David Hurn yn 81 ac yn cael ei gydnabod fel un o ffotograffwyr reportage pwysicaf Prydain. Mae e'n dal i weithio fel ffotograffydd ac yn dal i gyhoeddi ei waith.

Cychwynnodd ei yrfa yn 1955 fel cynorthwyydd yn asiantaeth Reflex, Fe dyfodd ei enw da wrth dynnu lluniau yn ystod chwyldro Hwngari. Yn 1965 fe'i derbyniwyd fel aelod cysylltiol Magnum ac yn 1967 fel aelod llawn. Yn 1973 sefydlodd ysgol enwog ffotograffiaeth ddogfennol Casnewydd a bu'n gweithio yna am 17 mlynedd.

Fe wnaethon ni gwrdd â David wedi iddo gyhoeddi ei lyfr diweddaraf 'The 1960's Photographed by David Hurn' Reel Art Press. Y mae'r llyfr yn dangos ystod eang o waith eiconig David o'r cyfnod. Y mae rhan gyntaf y sgwrs yn trafod taith David, ei steil, bod yn ffotograffydd, projectau personol gan gynnwys trasiedi Aberfan.

See below for a gallery of a small selection of David's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.
A larger selection of David's work can be viewed on the Magnum Photos website.

Islaw galeri o waith David trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd.

Gallery images © David Hurn / Magnum Photos. Used with permission. Podcast images © Brian Carroll

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.

Links from this conversation:

David Hurn on Magnum Photos
Philip Jones Griffiths on Magnum Photos
Henri Cartier-Bresson on Magnum Photos
Joseph Koudelka on Magnum Photos and his West Bank 'Wall' studies & video on 'This Place'
Ken Russell - 'A House in Bayswater' (video) on YouTube
Lee Friedlander - selected works on MoMA
Garry Winogrand - great video of him in action on YouTube
August Sander - selected portraits on MoMA
Sergio Larrain on Magnum Photos
Weegee (Arthur Fellig) - selected works on MoMA
Elliott Erwitt on Magnum Photos
Ian Berry on Magnum Photos and his own website

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