Atkins Labcast

David Hume is the inaugural winner of the SALA SOLO Photographic Opportunity. This art ‘prize’ was devised by Paul Atkins, Gavin Blake and Patty Chehade as a collaborative opportunity to develop and show a new body of work with the guidance of all three prize givers. The prize directly includes mentoring from Gavin Blake of the Centre for Creative Photography (CCP) the printing and framing of the artwork buy Atkins Lab, and the staging of the exhibition at Praxis Art Space. David lept on the opportunity, and we are only days away from the exhibition opening as part of the 2023 South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA). This interview with David tells the story of him tackling the opportunity, it’s loaded with helpful guidance for any artist chasing success in their field. Details on this opportunity can be found on the SALA website at this link: https://www.salafestival.com/opportunities/

Rowena Meadows interview This week Rowena joins Paul for a bunch of pointy questions aiming to find out how she has developed her family documentary photography work. Rowena works from Melbourne, but is regularly invited to shoot around Australia and overseas. Her unique style engages in the righteous struggle to bring a warm reality to the photography of family life. You are going to love listening to this, make sure visit Rowena’s website, those pictures will stay in your mind forever. https://www.rowenameadows.com.au

Rick Liston interview Paul interviews Rick Liston, a wedding photographer who has made it his mission to not only give his clients the best experience, but to make the business of wedding photography run as smoothly as possible. Rick has spent years systematising every background process that can be, allowing him to focus on his clients and have a full life outside the demanding world of a wedding photographer. Rick’s Wedding Workflow business is the culmination of his efforts, where he helps others set up their systems and optimise their web store. Like we all should, Rick is keenly aware of the ticking clock of life. He is inspirational in his drive to regain his time from wherever he can. He’s had an amazing life including being a contestant on The Amazing Race… You’ll enjoy this! https://rickliston.com https://weddingworkflows.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Amazing_Race:_China_Rush_contestants https://www.pic-time.com/

Another stroll in the park with Frank draws out conversation about Succession the TV show and making art on this our 40th episode. “PDA: Persistent Demand Avoidance”

Paul & Kym from Refocus Retreat In the first interview recorded in a year or more, Paul talks with Kym Vulling from the Refocus Retreat. Kym’s event was first run in 2014, it is a female focussed conference that has survived the ons and offs of COVID and the challenges that our representative industry bodies have been through. Paul attended the event in April 2022 and had a blast, and he cannot recommend it enough. With speakers presenting their work, discussing business, and sharing techniques, and a small trade show (where Atkins will have a table!) it is a feast of information on photography. This year it is being run concurrently with the Ballarat International Photo Bienale, a month long festival, both of which, should not be missed. Kym has a discount code for listeners who book in the next week, it is ATKINS23. So get in there and book now. Kym also discusses her amazing personal work. Kym works with the sex positive community and embraces and celebrates this important slice of the human condition. You can find out more at https://wilderminds.com.au Enjoy this fresh episode! Refocus Retreat https://refocusretreat.com.au

We’re back at it again, totally not recorded at the same time as the episode 36! Frank is again showing us the way. Meanwhile we discuss product cycles, new design templates, some staff updates, some frustrations. Enjoy! Don’t forget, you need to come to the Refocus Retreat! https://refocusretreat.com.au

https://www.stevenlaxton.com Mark Seliger: https://www.markseliger.com Platon: http://www.platonphoto.com Mary Ellen Mark: http://www.maryellenmark.com Jai Maisel: https://www.jaymaisel.com Steven Meisel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Meisel Irving Penn: https://irvingpenn.org Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com PDN Photo District News: https://pdnonline.com Norma Gene Roy: https://www.normanjeanroy.com Vagabond Circuses of El Salvadore: https://stevenlaxton.com/SERIES/Circo-El-Salvador/thumbs

Paul & Kate catch up chat Ha ha! Finally we get our little podcast rolling again. We’ve tweaked the format to separate our chats with the interviews. This will give listeners some more choice and enable more episodes to hit the airwaves. Be patient with us as we’re both nervous in this fresh episode, and we are trying a new, more informal recording format, this time out walking the company CEO, Frank the dog. Enjoy! Refocus Retreat https://refocusretreat.com.au

The Adelaide Fringe Festival was in town and Paul sat down with Sydney based festival and event photographer Robert McGrath. Robert has been covering Fringe Festivals as both a photographerr for many years and has added writing to broaden his offerings. Robert’s approach is unique as he strives to get behind the canned PR that is typical in theatre, and delve deeper into the performances. This is a pivotal time for festivals and events, and Robert sees it burgeoning with opportunity. Robert’s Website: https://itsoutnow.co On Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/itsoutnow Robert’s page on his Photomotions: https://itsoutnow.co/blog/showreels-as-photomotion Refocus Retreat https://refocusretreat.com.au Absolutely Fabulous https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105929/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 EMANATIONS The Art of the Cameraless Photograph https://govettbrewster.com/shop/books/emanations-the-art-of-the-cameraless-photograph Anna Atkins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Atkins Ian North http://gagprojects.com/index.php/artists/ian-north/ Gee Greenslade https://www.geegreenslade.com

In a first for the podcast, Paul interviews the six members of PRISM, a group exhibition formed as part of a biennial class the Centre for Creative Photography runs. Lead by Gavin Blake, it is a heroic undertaking to bring a group of students through the process of staging a truly cohesive show. The members of PRISM are John King, Paul Watson, Alifiya Haidermota, Thomas Gloyn, Jiri Bruderhans and Geoff Borg. Paul and Kate also discuss Non Fungible Tokens (NFT), just for fun. The PRISM website: https://prismexhibition.com/home-1 Bookings for the launch event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/prism-exhibition-opening-registration-141922176049 Print sales: https://prism-exhibition.myshopify.com/ The Centre for Creative Photography (the CCP): https://www.ccp.sa.edu.au Gavin Blake interviewed on our podcast: https://atkins.com.au/atkins-labcast/atkins-labcast-podcast-episode-22-gavin-blake Nathan Kaso: https://www.nathankaso.com NFT’s, Non Fungible Tokens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token Beeple: https://www.beeple-crap.com Microsoft men dancing: https://youtu.be/lAkuJXGldrM

In a Skype call with Martine Perret, the conversation follows Matrine’s career and then swings from humanitarianism to photojournalism to fine art and back. Martine and her camera have worked for the United Nations for over 10 years after working for a major Australian newspaper, she is now using her art to document indigenous culture and languages. With such a strong diversity of work and a strong desire to tell others’ stories, there is much discussed. Martine Perret’s website: https://martineperret.photoshelter.com/index Martine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martineperret/ Martine’s archive of available images https://martineperret.photoshelter.com/archive Adelaide Fringe Festival: https://adelaidefringe.com.au Chris Herzfeld and Erin Fowler Dance https://www.themilladelaide.com/events/2020/10/27/exhibition-chrisherzfeld https://www.erinfowlerprojects.com/blank https://camlight.com.au/street-dance Adelaide Festival: https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au Giles Bettison Glass Artist https://www.adriansassoon.com/artists/giles-bettison/

In a long awaited sit down with one of Atkins’ web gallery partners, Paul catches up with Derek Clapham, Engineering Czar and Co-founder of Fotomerchant. Derek is a programmer who has some unique talents and has built one of the world’s best online sales tools for photographers. Derek is a force of nature with a fascinating perspective. Paul and Derek talk about online sales, inperson sales, web development and the state of the industry. Derek’s Fotomerchant website: https://folio.fotomerchant.com Derek on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekclapham/detail/recent-activity/ SPAC Conference: https://www.spac-usa.org The SA Maritime Museum exhibtion Pamela and the Duchess: https://maritime.history.sa.gov.au/events/pamela-and-the-duchess-life-on-the-last-windjammers/ Christ Hertzfeld’s exhibtions for 2021: https://camlight.com.au/erin-fowler Ballarat International Foto Bienale: https://ballaratfoto.org SALA: https://www.salafestival.com Shimmer Festival: https://atkins.com.au/blog/2020/9/10/shimmer-festival-2020

Leanne McPhee is Paul’s guest for this episode. Leanne is a photographer who predominantly works in the field of alternative processes. She has recently written and had published a book on the Chrysotype process. Leanne’s website: http://leannemcphee.com Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrysotyper/?hl=en Leanne’s book “Chrysotype” on Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/chrysotype-leanne-mcphee/book/9781138344990.html Leanne, Senior Social Innovator on TACSI: https://www.tacsi.org.au/our-people/leanne-mcphee/ Leanne on Alternative Photography website: http://www.alternativephotography.com/gallery/artists-a-z-by-first-name/leanne-mcphee/ Hidden Places Hidden Lives Exhibition http://leannemcphee.com/hidden-places-hidden-lives Mike Ware - Prints of Gold: the Chrysotype Process Re-invented https://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/Prints_of_Gold.html Gold Street Studios https://www.goldstreetstudios.com.au

This week Paul catches up with long time friend Terry Hann, one of the more innovative photographers who both works full-time running a successful photographic business and puts a great deal of his personal time into chasing more artistic photographic pursuits. Terry has some great methods to hop yourself out a photographic rut and continue growing.

This week Paul speaks with AIPP Victoria President Emily Black. Emily is a people photographer who began as a darkroom technician in photography department of News Limited press. Emily’s recent success in getting the Covid19 mask ban tweaked has given a livelihood back to many Victorian photographer

Tony Kearney Following the Shimmer theme, Paul speaks with Tony Kearney, featured artist at the 2020 Shimmer Festival. Tony is best known for his grand black and white portraits. Working in a rapid minimalist style, the photographs are a sympathetic representation of the humanity in front of his camera. Paul and Tony discuss Tony’s ‘amateur’ status, the importance of community and how his rapid technique works. Tony’s website: http://www.atomicartcompany.com At the National Portrait Gallery: https://www.portrait.gov.au/people/tony-kearney-1958 At Shimmer: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Contributing-artists/Tony-Kearney-bio Syria Lost: http://www.syrialost.net/tony-kearney.html Rust, Salt Tar, Smoke, Grit, Grain, Bridge and Vessel, Tony’s art collective: http://www.rustsalttar.com The Laneway Festival: https://lanewayfestival.com/adelaide/ Tarnanthi Festival: https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/whats-on/tarnanthi/ RCC Fringe: https://thercc.com.au

Kelly Tunney This week Paul speaks with one of Australia’s most awarded wedding photographers, Kelly Tunney. Kelly has been on the forefront of the change to a more connected, human approach to photographing weddings. Her relationship with her subjects is paramount, and the resulting work is stellar. Kelly has been on a roller coaster these last two years, Paul and Kelly discuss the ride and what it takes to reinvigorate yourself. Kelly’s website: https://www.kellytunney.com.au Kelly’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellytunney/ Kelly’s All Grown Up Weddings: https://www.allgrownupweddings.com.au The AIPP: https://www.aipp.com.au WPPI: https://www.wppiawards.com The Clarity Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_clarityproject_/ James Simmonds: https://jamessimmonsphotography.com.au Dan O’Day: https://www.danodayphotography.com.au

David Hume In an other fabulous face to face chat, Paul speaks with David Hume, a visual artist showing at the 2020 Shimmer Festival. David works in paint and photography working with a strong sense of place. David has a unique perspective on art, and is tireless in chasing his objective. David on the web: http://www.davidhume.net/category/photography/ David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhumeart/ David at Shimmer: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Events/On-the-Beach Ruth Tuck Art School: https://www.ruthtuckartschool.com Alice Blanch: https://www.aliceblanch.com Colin Rivers Banal Marie https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Events/Banal-Marie-exhibition-opening

Paul speaks with visual artist Gee Greenslade on perfection and failure and the cycle of self discovery we find ourselves in. Gee’s website: https://www.geegreenslade.com Gee at the Shimmer Festival: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Contributing-artists/Gee-Greenslade

David Williams Reaching across the Pacific Ocean and half the continent of North America to Toronto, Paul Skypes with portrait photographer David Williams. With heroes such as Richard Avedon to discuss, the conversation wanders through Observation techniques, cultural interpretation, judging photographs and great art. David Anthony Williams’ website: https://www.davidanthonywilliams.com Richard Avedon’s Suzy Parker and Robin Tattersall, evening dress by Griffe, Folies-Bergère, Paris, August , 1957, on auction site. https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Suzy-Parker-and-Robin-Tattersall--Evenin/555CF16C689C536D Vivian Maier: http://www.vivianmaier.com Stephen Bulger Gallery https://www.bulgergallery.com American Girl in Italy, 1951 by Ruth Orkin https://www.artsy.net/artwork/ruth-orkin-american-girl-in-italy-4 David Anthony Williams Fuji X Ambassador https://fujifilm-x.com/global/photographers/david-williams/ Tony Whincup’s Valedictory https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2015/05/02/tony-whincup-photographer-1944-2015/ W Eugene Smith - Minimata https://www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/health/w-eugene-smith-minamata-warning-to-the-world/ Sebastio Salgado on Artnet http://www.artnet.com/artists/sebastião-salgado/ WPPI https://www.wppiawards.com Amelie the film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211915/