Neutral Exposure

About Neutral Exposure

Neutral Exposure is a space for inspiration and reflection, with photographers across a range of disciplines. Conversations on careers, process and inspiration, with photographer Al Simmons. Online at www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast and on Instagram @neutral.exposure.

Publisher

Al Simmons

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Apr 2020

Latest episode

14 Sept 2020

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2020

   Episode 19 // Glen E Friedman

   If you don’t know the name Glen E Friedman, you’ll almost certainly know his work, and if you don’t know the work you’ve not had your eyes open for the last 40 years. Glen is responsible for some of the most iconic imagery of the skateboarding, punk and hip hop scenes, and someone I've been a big fan of for a long time. I first encountered Glen’s work when I picked up Keep Your Eyes Open off my brother’s bookshelf when I was about 15 - a collection of Glen’s work with the band Fugazi. At this stage I was shooting live music around Leeds and Bradford, and in keeping with the title of the book had my eyes opened by the intimacy and energy within the work, and the relationship that was there between photographer and band. As someone who has been pretty well interviewed in the past, I didn’t want to ask Glen too much that he’d been asked already, and I think the result is a great chat. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! You should find him on Instagram @glenefriedman (https://www.instagram.com/glenefriedman/?hl=en), where you can see a host of his archive images, and also keep up to date with whatever he has in the works for the future. www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast

2. 

   13 Aug 2020

   Episode 18 // Nick Guttridge

   Nick Guttridge (http://www.nickguttridge.com) is primarily an architectural photographer, though in recent years has also started producing performance and portrait work in collaboration with dance artists. In the chat we talk about how Nick balances these two worlds. Nick started out as a product design student before getting started and building up his photography career, and we dig into where his sensibility for architectural photography came from, and how he's maintained his client relationships over the years. Of course, there's a bit of nerding out over gear as well. You should check Nick's work out at www.nickguttridge.com (http://www.nickguttridge.com) and follow him on instagram @nickguttridge (https://www.instagram.com/nickguttridge/). Great to spend the time chatting with Nick, and I hope you enjoy the conversation! www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast @neutral.exposure

3. 

   29 Jul 2020

   Episode 17 // Benji Reid

   Benji Reid (//www.benjireid.com) is a photographer based in Manchester working on what he self-terms Choreophotlism, which blends dance choreography and physical theatre with his photography practice. We chatted about why Benji turned to photography about 15 yeas ago, and how his career and unfolded since then, and the challenges he’s faced along the way. We talk about moving from a world in which he was directing live productions within a team, to producing still imagery - often self portraits - within a 5x4 foot home studio. You should check Benji’s work out at www.benjireid.com (//www.benjireid.com) and follow him on instagram @benjireid (https://www.instagram.com/benjireid/?hl=en). I really enjoyed getting to know Benji in this chat, and I hope you dig the conversation! www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast (//www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast) @neutral.exposure (https://www.instagram.com/neutral.exposure/?hl=en)

4. 

   23 Jul 2020

   Episode 16 // Yan Wang Preston

   Yang Wang Preston is a landscape photographer based in West Yorkshire. Yan’s professional photography career started relatively recently, having previously worked in medicine, and this change in direction coincided with her moving from China to West Yorkshire. We chat about how her projects have found a balance between the artistic and academic worlds, particularly her projects Mother River and Forest which are both beautiful aesthetic works, while also being close cultural research studies of the changing Chinese natural and urban landscapes. It was great to hear also what Yan is working on at the moment to unpack her own sense of home in the post-industrial Northern English landscape she now calls home. You should check out Yan’s work at www.yanwangpreston.com (//www.yanwangpreston.com) and find her on instagram @yanwangpreston (https://www.instagram.com/yanwangpreston/). Really Nice chat, I hope you enjoy it! www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast (//www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast)

5. 

   9 Jul 2020

   Episode 15 // Rachael Wright

   Rachael Wright is a British photographer based in San Francisco, shooting publicity and portraiture within the editorial and advertising worlds. Rachael shares her journey into photography, which came via a stint in various PR roles for agencies and record labels, in the UK, Sydney and eventually in the States. You should check out Rachael’s work at www.rachaelwright.com and you can follow her @rachaelwrightphoto on Instagram. For anyone interested, I have some Neutral Exposure discount codes for Capture One Pro so if you’ve been thinking about how to get the most out of your images with the best RAW processing software on the market, get in touch and I can get you started. with 10% off. Drop me a line via Instagram @neutral.exposure or email me through the website www.asphoto.uk. A really nice chat, I hope you enjoy it! www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast

6. 

   1 Jul 2020

   Episode 14 // Paul Reiffer, Joe Cornish & Lau Nørgaard (Phase One)

   This is a double drop week, with something a little different. This episode was recorded as a webinar for Teamwork and Phase One, which I hosted last week, where I was joined by landscape photographers Joe Cornish and Paul Reiffer, along with Lau Nørgaard from the R&D team at Phase One. It’s a super nerdy chat about Phase One camera systems, so a warning for anyone who doesn’t like tech talk, you might want to skip this one. Being someone who loves super nerdy camera talk, I enjoyed it a lot! I have some Neutral Exposure discount codes for Capture One Pro software, so if you would like a cheaper route into using the best RAW processor on the market, drop me a line alsimmonsuk@yahoo.co.uk. Website: www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast Instagram: @neutral.exposure

7. 

   30 Jun 2020

   Episode 13 // Alex Ingram

   Alex Ingram is an advertising and editorial photographer based in London. This conversation was recorded back in March, with Alex back at home in Pembrokeshire escaping the spread of Coronavirus in the Big Smoke. We talk about some bodies of work that Alex has produced over the years about his hometown (or very small city) of St Davids, and also his experience of leaving and moving to London to get started in the industry, after leaving an Architecture degree to follow a photography career instead. This career started with him assisting photographers full time, before picking up his own commissions, and also keeping busy with ongoing personal projects, which you can check out at www.alexingramphoto.com. You can also find Alex on Instagram @alexingramphoto, and Neutral Exposure @neutral.exposure. I hope you enjoy! Website: www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast

8. 

   12 Jun 2020

   Episode 12 // Gered Mankowitz

   It’s fair to say Gered Mankowitz is a legendary music photographer, responsible for some truly iconic images. He started out in the early 60s and worked through until the early 2000s, working in the music industry and also in the world of advertising. He set up his first studio when he was 17, and is particularly well known for his images of The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix from this time, but his photography helped to define many bands and artists throughout his career. Oh, and it was Peter Sellers who first introduced him to photography! A great conversation with a great photographer, I hope you enjoy. You can check out Gered's work at www.mankowitz.com and on Instagram @gered_mankowitz. Website: www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast

9. 

   9 Jun 2020

   Episode 11 // Adam Lawrence

   Adam Lawrence is a portrait and publicity photographer working in the entertainment industry. Adam talks about his experience moving down to London from Manchester as a young punk, how he got started shooting promotional photography in the theatre world, and how this led to him picking up music and TV gigs. He talks about his love for all things iconic, including Holborn Studios which holds a special place in his heart, and how the iconic informs his process and style. A nice conversation with a great guy, I hope you enjoy. You can check out Adam’s work at www.adamlawrence.com and on Instagram @adamlawrencephotographer. NE Website: www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast

10. 

    5 Jun 2020

    Episode 10 // Emile Holba

    Emile Holba is a portrait and documentary photographer based in the UK, working with a range of clients from non-profit organisations through to commercial enterprise, on projects around the world. Emile’s work blends portraiture and landscape, and his passion, interest and curiosity is something that can clearly be seen in his images. In the episode we talk about his recent ‘Hidden City’ commision which he photographed for the City of London, and put this into perspective alongside personal projects that he’s worked on in the States over the last couple of years, ‘Alphabet Soup’ and ‘Welcome to the Quiet Zone’. Emile produced a great radio mini-series alongside ‘Welcome to the Quiet Zone’, which you can listen to over at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vpc4g and while you're at it, you can also check out the rest of Emile’s work at www.emileholba.co.uk. Website: www.asphoto.uk/neutral-exposure-podcast.

11. 

    27 May 2020

    Episode 9 // Dutch-Engels

    Jason and Yvonne are a creative duo based out on the Isle of Tiree within the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. They are professional problem solvers, solution creators and bring together specialist researchers, analysts, creators and makers around the world, which forms the brand Dutch-Engels. As we met them together, I was joined by my wife Hayley for this episode, and we chatted with Jason and Yvonne about the philosophy behind the company, the various projects they’ve worked on (which include rearing sheep and re-inventing the sandwich) and what inspired them to move somewhere so far removed from the city lives they’d lived previously. You can check out some of what they’re involved with over at www.dutch-engels.com. Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @neutral.exposure

12. 

    21 May 2020

    Episode 8 // Alastair Wiper

    Alastair Wiper is an English photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has developed a bold style shooting work with an industrial, scientific and industrial focus. Alastair joined me for a chat about his relatively late start as a photographer, how he set about finding his focus and style, the atmosphere he seeks to create, and how his approach to finding spaces to shoot led into more commercial ventures. Also his love of David Lynch soundtracks. To coincide with the release of his latest book, ‘Unintended Beauty’, Alastair had an exhibition at RIBA which  fell victim to the lockdown. This will hopefully be extended when possible, but in the meantime you can check out his work at www.alastairphilipwiper.com. Instagram: @neutral.exposure

13. 

    19 May 2020

    Episode 7 // Sun Lee

    Sun Lee is a London-based still life photographer, originally from Melbourne. In this episode Sun shares his journey from first picking up a camera through to studying, and working as an assistant for a variety of photographers in Australia. This led him to travel more, and eventually led him to establish his own career in London. It was great to chat to Sun, and how he developed his career working within the advertising and editorial worlds. You can check out Sun’s work at www.sunlee.biz. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

14. 

    15 May 2020

    Episode 6 // Beth Evans

    Beth Evans is a London-based photographer, working primarily in the world of still life, interiors and food. Beth offers her perspective on the draw towards photography and how this led to her working as an assistant, and then the process of establishing her own career. Great to hear about from Beth about what influenced her style as a still life photographer, and how she has sought to challenge herself through the addition of portraits and video into her work. You can check Beth's work out at www.bethevans.com. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

15. 

    11 May 2020

    Episode 5 // Danny North

    Danny North is a portrait photographer based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Danny had his beginnings as a staff photographer at the NME in Leeds, shooting live shows and promo work for bands across the UK. This led him on to working closely with the Kaiser Chiefs which was things started to really take off. Danny talks about this experience, and his eventual shift away from working solely as a music photographer. This was a really nice conversation, and Danny was really open about his personal projects and the challenges he's faced as a photographer. You can check out Danny's work at www.dannynorth.co. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

16. 

    1 May 2020

    Episode 4 // Lee-Ann Olwage

    Lee-Ann Olwage is a documentary photographer based in South Africa, working on intimate, celebratory and collaborative long-form projects. It was great to record an episode with a photographer from outside of the UK, and Lee-Ann generously joined me to chat through the background and formation of her photography career, and the intention behind shining new light on South African culture. Thanks to Emile Holba for introducing me to Lee-Ann, you can hear more from him on a later episode! You can check out Lee-Ann's work at www.leeannolwage.com. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

17. 

    24 Apr 2020

    Episode 3 // Richard Ansett

    Richard Ansett is a UK-based portrait photographer, working on challenging and intimate projects. This is another episode recorded in the first weeks of the Coronavirus lockdown, and Richard joined me to discuss how he works with his subjects, the significance of working through his archive, and how he balances his practice alongside commercial work. You can check out Richard's work at www.richardansett.com. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

18. 

    13 Apr 2020

    Episode 2 // Benedict Redgrove

    Benedict Redgrove is a UK-based photographer, working in the field of science, technology, engineering and advertising. Benedict joined me to discuss how he started his career, where this has led him, and his particularly exciting long-term NASA project which has recently been released. You can check out Benedict's brilliant work at www.benedictredgrove.com. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

19. 

    3 Apr 2020

    Episode 1 // Tom Barnes

    Tom Barnes is a UK-based portrait photographer. In this conversation Tom talks about his beginnings as a live music photographer and how he transitioned to a career in advertising. As a consummate professional, Tom came prepared with his own tip-top audio suite, much outshining my own. Regardless, I hope you enjoy this interview! You can check out Tom's work at www.tombarnes.com. Instagram: @alvin_simonides / @neutral.exposure

Contact Neutral Exposure

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.