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In this episode Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ is joined by Michael Young @mgyoungphotography

Michael discusses his journey from a 20-year career in corporate finance to becoming a full-time photographer and educator. Photography began as a form of healing after the death of a friend, whose Pentax camera Michael acquired. His creative background in musical theatre, music, and breakdancing strongly influenced his photographic approach, particularly his sensitivity to movement, timing, light, and shadow.

Michael talks about developing his street photography through ideas such as Henri Cartier-Bresson's “Decisive Moment,” learning from other photographers, and finding compositions where the world can unfold naturally. His move from Brooklyn to the Bronx also transformed his relationship with the borough. Through photography, he began seeing beauty, humanity, and everyday stories that had previously been overlooked, creating an ongoing visual archive of the Bronx.

His work is deeply connected to community and personal experience. Michael credits mentors including Jamel Shabazz, Richard Sandler, and Mike Camber with helping him develop as a photographer and understand photography as a form of connection and “visual medicine.” His involvement with the Bronx Documentary Center eventually led to his work as an education coordinator, where he teaches seniors, veterans, and intergenerational groups.

Teaching has become an important part of Michael's practice. He describes photography as a source of validation and healing for his students, particularly seniors who had never experienced having a professional portrait taken.

Ultimately, his story is about photography as more than image-making: it is a way of healing, building community, documenting the Bronx, and helping people feel seen.

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Jamel Shabazz @jamelshabazz
Richard Sandler @ohstop1146
Joseph Rodríguez @rollie6x6
Renzo Grande @renzogrande
Laura James @laurajamesart
Bronx Documentary Center @bronxdocmentarycentre by @talkingframes_podcast

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In this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ is joined by Richard Sandler @ohstop1946 and explores how one of New York’s most distinctive street photographers developed his eye, his craft and his philosophy of seeing.

Richard reflects on an unconventional upbringing in New York, early encounters with creativity, and the winding path that eventually led him to photography. He talks about the mentors who shaped him, the analogue traditions that grounded his work, and the instinctive approach that became central to his style.

The discussion moves through Richard’s return to New York during a turbulent era, his fascination with the city’s energy, and the discipline required to photograph while raising a child alone. He shares insights into how photographers learn to see — the relationships between movement, stillness, foreground and background — and how a single frame can hold humour, tension and contradiction at once.

Throughout the conversation, Richard reflects on the role of craft, authenticity and mistakes in shaping a photographer’s voice. He also touches on the unexpected stories that sometimes emerge from his images years later, revealing how photographs can continue to evolve long after they’re taken.

This episode is ultimately about curiosity, mentorship, and the lifelong process of learning to observe the world with clarity and intention.

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The conversation between @_timbingham_ Tim Bingham and Julie Hrudová @hrudography offeres a fascinating insight into her distinctive approach to photography, creative storytelling, and the long-term projects that have defined her career. Throughout the discussion, Julie reveales how curiosity, careful observation, and a sense of humour lie at the heart of her work, whether she is producing commissioned assignments or pursuing deeply personal documentary projects.

Most recently she has has developed an online street photography course the link is in the show notes

Throughout the conversation, Julie returns repeatedly to one simple but profound belief: photography enriches everyday life. Carrying a camera encourages closer observation, reveals humour and beauty in ordinary moments, and transforms even the most familiar routines into opportunities for discovery. For Julie Hrudová, photography is far more than the act of making pictures—it is a way of paying attention, remaining curious, and finding extraordinary moments hidden within the ordinary world. by @talkingframes_podcast

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Tim @_timbingham_ is joined by Kieron Beard @kieron_beard_photography , a former firefighter turned street photographer based in Switzerland, about his journey into photography and how his previous career has shaped his approach to photographing strangers.

Kieron explains how years of working as a firefighter gave him the confidence to communicate with people in difficult and unpredictable situations—an experience that now helps him approach strangers on the street. He also discusses the challenges of photographing in Geneva, where concerns around privacy mean photographers are more likely to be questioned than in UK cities.

Working exclusively in black and white with a Leica M11 Monochrom and primarily a 35mm lens, Kieron talks about his preference for being physically close to the scene rather than observing from a distance. He explores how black and white removes distractions and, for him, creates a stronger connection to emotion, memory and atmosphere.
The conversation also looks at Kieron's changing relationship with social media. Moving away from the pursuit of likes and external validation, he is increasingly focused on creating meaningful bodies of work, exploring what lies beneath the surface of everyday street scenes, and using his website, writing and workshops to give his photography greater context.

Kieron also discusses the ethics of street photography, emphasising patience, respect and the importance of never exploiting vulnerable people for commercial gain. He explains why he is always prepared to talk to people about his photographs—and, if necessary, delete an image if someone objects.

A thoughtful conversation about street photography, ethics, confidence, black-and-white photography and finding greater meaning in the work beyond social media.

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2 months ago

Australian photographer @markusxandersen Markus Andersen joins @_timbingham_ for a deeply personal conversation about creativity, instinct and the search for meaning in long‑term documentary work. We talk through the three projects that shaped his photographic life — the gritty monochrome of Rage Against the Light, the vibrant Lunar New Year colour study Cabramatta, and the experimental close‑range work of Intimate.
Markus shares how each project changed the way he sees the world, why empathy guides every photograph he makes, and how loss, light and the Australian landscape continue to influence his vision. A thoughtful, honest episode about staying true to your purpose and creating work that endures.

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2 months ago

Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ is joined by London-based Iranian photographer, researcher, and visual artist Amin Yousefi @aminyosefi whose research-led practice explores the relationships between photography, memory, history, and archival practice. Recognised as one of the most exci
ting emerging voices in contemporary photography, Amin has exhibited internationally, was named a Foam Talent 2024–25, received the Royal Photographic Society's Award for Achievement in the Art of Photography (Under 30), and published his acclaimed first monograph, Eyes Dazzle, with Luhz Press, featuring an essay by renowned photography writer and curator David Campany.

The conversation centres on Eyes Dazzle, a remarkable project born from an unexpected discovery. While examining published photographs of the 1979 Iranian Revolution through a magnifying loupe, Amin noticed individuals within the crowds looking directly back at the photographer rather than at the unfolding events. These overlooked gazes became the foundation of a powerful body of work that reactivates historical photographs and invites us to reconsider how we engage with archives.

Tim and Amin discuss the ethics of working with archival imagery, exploring how historical photographs can be continually reinterpreted while respecting their original context. They examine why archives are living spaces that continue to generate new meanings, and reflect on documentary photography, vernacular archives, visual literacy, close observation, memory, and the importance of slowing down to truly look at photographs.

Amin also shares insights into the making of Eyes Dazzle, discusses the international recognition the project has received, and introduces his latest body of work, Defensive Readiness, which combines archival research with emerging technologies, including 3D scanning.

This is a thoughtful and deeply engaging conversation about photography's unique ability not only to document history, but to continually reshape how we understand it.

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3 months ago

In this episode Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ timbingham speaks with documentary photographer Alan Gignoux, @gignouxphotos curator Jenny Christensson @j.christiensson and long-time collaborator Chloe Juno @chloejuno in a conversation about Homeland Lost — a twenty-year photographic project documenting the lives, memories, and histories of Palestinian refugees displaced from their villages in 1948.
Based in London, Alan began the project while living in Beirut, where everyday encounters with Palestinian refugees revealed a striking reality: despite the scale and significance of their displacement, many of these personal histories remained little understood beyond the region. What began as a photographic exploration evolved into a long-term commitment to preserving stories of loss, resilience, identity, and belonging.

Now, two decades later, Homeland Lost returns in a new form through an exhibition at P21 Gallery in London, @p21_gallery running from 2–10 July. The exhibition combines updated testimonies, large-scale photographic works, and an immersive audiovisual installation, creating a deeper and more layered experience of the project's themes and its participants' stories.

Alongside the exhibition, the team are developing a self-published photobook that will bring together every participant photographed throughout the project's twenty-year history. Designed as a complete archive of the work, the publication aims to remain accessible, comprehensive, and faithful to the project's original ethos.

Together, we discuss the responsibilities of long-term documentary practice, the role of photography in preserving collective memory, the complexities of representation, and how images can help connect audiences with histories that might otherwise be overlooked or forgotten.

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#Homelandlost by @talkingframes_podcast

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In this episode, Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ speaks with documentary and portrait photographer Danielle Fitzgerald @danielle.fitzgerald.studio whose work offers an intimate, humanising look at strip clubs, people who work in the adult industry, and the private spaces where performance falls away.

Throughout the conversation, Danielle describes how her first major project emerged from a desire to photograph people not in the heightened atmosphere of performance, but in the quieter, more revealing spaces behind the scenes. A central thread in the episode is Danielle’s deeply collaborative and ethically grounded methodology. She incorporates first‑person captions to ensure that the work speaks with the people involved rather than about them.

Danielle’s years in social work shape every aspect of her creative practice. She brings a non‑judgmental mindset, a people‑first philosophy, and a capacity to hold complex disclosures without absorbing emotional weight. These skills allow her to navigate sensitive stories with care and to build trust with individuals who are often misrepresented .

She speaks about wanting her work to shift public narratives around their work by showing the full texture of people’s lives — their routines, their humour, their contradictions, and their humanity. by @talkingframes_podcast

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In this episode, Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ is joined by Amy Horowitz @dont_smile_nyc to discuss her remarkable journey into street photography and how creativity transformed her life after moving to New York City.

The conversation explores the pivotal moments that shaped Amy’s photographic practice, from the first time she approached a stranger for a portrait to overcoming fear, rejection and self-doubt. Amy reflects on creating more than 2,000 portraits over the last six years, explaining how repetition, discipline and consistency gradually built her confidence. What began as a creative challenge evolved into a powerful form of human connection.

Tim and Amy also discuss the unique energy of downtown New York and the young creatives who populate the streets around NYU, Parsons and the surrounding art schools. Amy explains what draws her to people with tattoos, unconventional fashion, colourful hair and distinctive personal styles, while revealing her deeper interest in vulnerability,
authenticity and the person behind the appearance.

The episode also explores artistic influence and creative development. Amy talks about learning from cinema, studying contemporary photographers online and the importance of continually evolving creatively.
The discussion moves into social media, photography festivals and the global street photography community, examining both the opportunities and pressures created by platforms like Instagram. Amy shares how daily posting became both a discipline and a creative challenge, helping her connect with photographers around the world.

Amy explains how photography helped her reconnect with the ambitious and creative side of herself that existed long before motherhood and family responsibilities took priority. She describes photography as bringing structure, excitement, community and a renewed sense of identity.

This episode is an honest and thoughtful discussion about street photography, fear, creativity, discipline, self-expression and the emotional connections that can emerge between strangers through photography.

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This episode of Neil Kramer @neilochka joins Tim Bingham @_timbingham_ for a deeply reflective conversation exploring photography, ethics, family, aging, and the evolving realities of street photography in a post-pandemic world.

Neil discusses his unconventional journey into photography, initially resisting the medium despite growing up around cameras through his father before eventually discovering photography through the accessibility of the iPhone and the streets of New York City. Drawing from his background in English literature and film school, he reflects on how narrative, framing, light, and emotional storytelling continue to shape his photographic approach.

A major focus of the conversation centres on how dramatically street photography has changed over the last decade. Neil reflects on how smartphones and social media transformed photography from a largely observational practice into something far more public, performative, and ethically complicated questions surrounding privacy, consent, representation, race, immigration, and audience perception now sit at the centre of photographing strangers in public spaces.

Neil speaks candidly about the emotional complexity of photographing family members and the difficult negotiations surrounding vulnerability, authorship, and consent when the people closest to you become artistic subjects.

The conversation also examines the growing influence of social media on photographic practice. Neil openly discusses the tension between making photographs instinctively and subconsciously anticipating audience reaction online. He reflects on the discomfort of strangers publicly commenting on his family life and explains why he declined interest from the Daily Mail, fearing the work would be reduced to sensationalism rather than understood as nuanced personal documentary storytelling.

They discuss the balance between allowing photographs to speak independently versus guiding viewers through captions and narrative context, especially when deeply personal work becomes publicly consumed and frequently misunderstood.

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5 months ago

@photolondonfair marks a new chapter for one of the world’s most important photography fairs. Running from 14 to 17 May, this year’s edition brings together leading galleries from across Europe, the US, Asia, and Latin America but what really defines Photo London is the way it balances the commercial energy of an art fair with a genuinely thoughtful curatorial vision.

After a decade at Somerset House, the fair has now moved to Olympia London. That shift isn’t just logistical; it changes the entire experience. The new venue offers a more open, unified layout, making the fair easier to navigate and expanding what’s possible in terms of programming, presentation, and scale.

In this episode, @_timbingham_ is joined by @__sophie.parker__ Director of Photo London 2026, to talk about why this feels like a turning point. We explore the shape of this year’s programme — from curated exhibitions and solo presentations to an expanded talks series focused on collecting, and a new screening room dedicated to artist films.

There are standout moments too: early work by Stephen Meisel, a strong mix of emerging and established artists, and a major presentation from Autograph. And we look at the broader trends shaping the fair right now — including a renewed interest in craft, process‑driven work, and documentary photography.

Overall, this episode offers a clear insight into how Photo London is evolving in scale, in ambition, and in direction and what that evolution tells us about photography today. by @talkingframes_podcast

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Niamh Barry @narryphotographyvids who is based in Dublin is a photographer and visual storyteller whose work focuses on intimate, emotionally honest portrayals of queer life in Ireland. Her images are grounded in trust, tenderness and a commitment to representing people and communities whose stories are often overlooked. Niamhs work has been exhibited widely, including at the RHA Annual Exhibition, @photomuseumirl Talents programme, Irish Design Week and the Galway Arts Centre. She has been nominated for FUTURES, featured in the British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Humanity, and supported by multiple Arts Council Agility Awards.
Her photography has appeared in publications such as VICE UK, Billboard, CLASH Magazine and Totally Dublin, reflecting her growing presence across both art and editorial contexts.

In this episode, @_timbingham_
speaks with Niamh fresh from winning an award at the Manchester Film Festival, Niamh reflects on her path from studying at Trinity College Dublin into a career shaped by instinct, collaboration, and lived experience.
The conversation traces her early development through projects like No Queer Apologies, a defining body of work that expanded her visual language and led to a sold-out photobook supported by the Arts Council Ireland. It also explores her more recent project Now & Forever, Interpersonally Queer, which focuses on intimacy, chosen family, and a slower, more collaborative way of working.

They also dive into the realities of sustaining an artistic career — from the importance (and fragility) of funding and her residency at Photo MuseumIreland, to navigating freelance life, creative control, and representation within the Irish photography scene.
Alongside her personal work, Niamh reflects on photographing musicians like boygenius and Chappell Roan, and how commercial work provides a separate creative outlet.

At its core, the episode is about building a practice without a roadmap — balancing uncertainty with purpose, and using photography as both a personal and political act. by @talkingframes_podcast

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