The Photographers Craic
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Join James Kelly (highlands of Scotland) and co-host Ross Eaglesham (Glasgow) two photographers from Scotland as we talk about whats been happening in our own photography world, chat with other photographers on their own careers and adventures. If you are just starting out your own photography, looking to become a full time photographer or a professional looking for some inspiration, we aim is to inspire and motivate you to create with your passion. Feel free to contact us with any questions, feed back or if you would like to collaborate. "Craic" is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainme
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Join James Kelly (highlands of Scotland) and co-host Ross Eaglesham (Glasgow) two photographers from Scotland as we talk about whats been happening in our own photography world, chat with other photographers on their own careers and adventures. If you are just starting out your own photography, looking to become a full time photographer or a professional looking for some inspiration, we aim is to inspire and motivate you to create with your passion. Feel free to contact us with any questions, feed back or if you would like to collaborate. "Craic" is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainme
Twitter:
@Thephotocraic
Language:
English
Contact:
+447999120617
Episodes
The Positive Episode with Guest Steven Van Elk (Warning, contains very limited photography chat)
3/22/2021
The Positive Episode!!
Episode 61: In this episode we are joined by our good friend from across the pond, Steven Van Elk to get a more upbeat perspective on the current state of events!
We are fed up with all the negativity surrounding the wedding industry right now, so with the vaccine roll out going well both here in the UK and in the US things are finally looking up!
We’re all coming into wedding season and although bookings are a little down from normal for everyone, it is safe to say...
Duration:01:23:32
FUJIFILM’S NEW MEDIUM FORMAT GFX 100S AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL WITH FUJI X-AMBASSADOR SCOTT JOHNSON
1/31/2021
Everything new and Fujifilm related... (including the GFX 100s!!!)
Episode 60: In this episode we are joined by our good friend and Fuji X-ambassador Scott Johnson from The Edge photography to discuss the new eye wateringly good offerings from Fujifilm!!
Scott has been demoing and trialing the new Fujifilm’s GFX100s since late last year and is absolutely delighted to share his thoughts and findings with us! We talk about the stunning capabilities of this new beast of a camera but also it’s...
Duration:00:55:22
Planning for the future and The Business of Photography Mentorship
1/15/2021
Episode 59: It’s 2021 and although the year hasn’t exactly started as we would all have liked, James and Ross are keen to look to the future when hopefully things are a bit more “back to normal” Both James and Ross have been dealing with new enquires for 2021/22 and they discuss how to fit new bookings in with the rearranged bookings from 2020/21.
Should you lower your prices to accolade a smaller/shorter wedding day and how do you try to upsell future products to clients during a...
Duration:00:50:45
We’re back!
11/29/2020
Episode 58: After a long gap in recordings, James and Ross have some huge news both personally and professionally! Ross got engaged last weekend and is now on the hunt for a wedding photographer...
James has started the new mentoring side to his business and has just completed the first block of coaching. We discuss where James wants to take this new line of enquiry and what the plans are going forward! The new mentoring also managed to fortuitously lead James towards a beautiful Aurora...
Duration:01:02:54
The Soul of the Photograph with David duChemin
7/13/2020
Episode 56: James is join by photographer and writer David duChemin to chat about the heart and soul of photography.
There is more to photography than just the technology and gear. Very rarely do we all discuss the journey and the soul of the photograph. Strip away all the gear and technical aspect of taking a photograph and what are you left with? We dive in to this and more, including imposter syndrome and why do we have to label ourselves?
Do you want to transcend you’re photography to...
Duration:01:01:55
It's all a bit sh*t & post COVID plans!
6/18/2020
Episode 55: James and Ross are back after almost a month off recording to discuss how things have been and more importantly what is the plan going forward post-lockdown.
There is no hiding from it, lockdown has been pretty rubbish but we try to keep it upbeat and focus on next years wedding season, dealing with the mounting workload coming up next season and how to structure pricing for “doorstep shoots”.
We also have very exciting plans (still just plans at the minute) to take a trip...
Duration:01:02:10
Remote portrait sessions, personal projects and almost getting kidnapped
5/17/2020
Episode 54: James is joined with professional portrait & wedding photographer Tommy Reynolds. This great and energetic chat about the Tommy’s remote portrait session that he does with professional photographers: STEVEN BUTLER-MATTIN https://www.instagram.com/stevenbutle... HANNAH COUZENS https://www.instagram.com/hannahcouze... ALEX BENYON https://www.instagram.com/abenyon_por... SEAN TUCKER https://www.instagram.com/seantuck/ AARON ANDERSON. Using Zoom & Lumix UK tether software I wanted to...
Duration:00:58:08
Going loopy in Lockdown with Alistair Hamill
5/7/2020
Episode 53: James and Ross are joined once again by previous guest Alistair Hamill.
We try to stick to the script but after being in lockdown for 6weeks the script goes out the window pretty quickly....
We discuss coping with Covid19 restrictions, applying for financial help and how you could make money post-lockdown. Alistair has started his podcast so we question why on earth he would do such a crazy thing!! We compare microphones, shutter sounds and where will be the first place to go...
Duration:01:03:14
Finding Mindfulness in landscapes with Margaret Soraya
5/6/2020
Episode 51: James is joined by landscape photographer Margaret Soraya. Margaret runs photography retreats in the highlands and islands of Scotland. These amazing retreats work on not only just photography but the mindfulness that photography brings. We talk about her journey from photographing weddings for 16 years to full time landscape photographer.
Where to find Margaret:
Website & workshops:https://www.quietlandscapes.co.uk/
Instagram...
Duration:01:01:32
EP 50 - Jim Pollard on weddings with helicopters, creating your style and how home printing changes everything
4/11/2020
Episode 50: Woohoo! We hit our first milestone, 50 episodes and boy is episode 50 epic! Ross & James chat with Jim Pollard, one half of the super talented husband and wife team “Pollard We Are”.
Originally from the UK but after traveling the world Jim and his family settled in the beautiful New Zealand where he discovered his love for wedding photography. Although Jim and his wife Vicky are hugely successful destination wedding photographers, they are most well known around the world for...
Duration:01:32:09
EP 50 - Jim Pollard on weddings with helicopters, creating your style and how home printing changes everything
4/10/2020
Episode 50: Woohoo! We hit our first milestone, 50 episodes and boy is episode 50 epic! Ross & James chat with Jim Pollard, one half of the super talented husband and wife team “Pollard We Are”.
Originally from the UK but after traveling the world Jim and his family settled in the beautiful New Zealand where he discovered his love for wedding photography. Although Jim and his wife Vicky are hugely successful destination wedding photographers, they are most well known around the world for...
Duration:00:06:11
What is a Coronials and no weddings till summer
3/27/2020
Episode 49: Coronials! James, Ross & Scott get together to discuss rescheduling, re-booking and what we are all facing after Covid19 has passed! what they are all doing now that all work has dried up until the summer and your questions from our Facebook group.
We are also streaming the podcast live on our Facebook group but this will be moved to YouTube very soon.
Enjoy
Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group...
Duration:01:03:05
James & Steven save the world, sort of. Part 2
3/23/2020
Episode 47: James & Steven sort of Save the world PT 2
I hope you enjoyed part 1, if not listened yet, here is the link: https://www.justjamesk.com/photographerscraic/james-steven-sort-of-save-the-world-part-1
1 of 2 hosts from the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST Steven Van Elk joins James during this time of complete madness in the world to discuss almost everything other than photography.
We HIGHLY recommend you check out the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST from the links below and if you love them...
Duration:00:54:16
James & Steven sort of save the world, sort of. part 1
3/20/2020
Episode 47: James & Steven sort of Save the world PT 1
1 of 2 hosts from the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST Steven Van Elk joins James during this time of complete madness in the world to discuss almost everything other than photography.
We HIGHLY recommend you check out the WEDDING HANGOVER PODCAST from the links below and if you love them as much as we do, please support them for $1 a month over at: Dustin & Steven Save The World: https://www.patreon.com/WPH
Website:...
Duration:00:44:13
Scott interviews that talented Cristina Laurder and James chats about the disruption the Fecking Corona Virus is causing
3/13/2020
Episode 46: Scott interviews that talented Cristina Laurder and James chats about the disruption the Fecking Corona Virus is causing
James decides to record the podcast LIVE in our Facebook group. We discuss the current situation with the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) and how it has affected him and the business. James also answers your questions from the Facebook group and then in to a special interview by Scott
While Scott is traveling with the Societies Roadshow he sits down with the talented...
Duration:00:46:23
Recorded live from the Society of Photographers Roadshow with James, Scott & Listener of the show Darren who will be grilling them with questions
3/5/2020
Episode 45: Recorded live from the Society of Photographers Roadshow with James, Scott & Listener of the show Darren who will be grilling them with questions.
Special episode! James met up with Scott at the Society of Photographers Roadshow in Falkirk, Scotland. Fresh off a plane from Vegas and Scott hits the road with his talk on the art of selling wedding albums.
We catch up quickly before going to ti discussion about societies, what happened in vegas and listener Darren Moor joins us...
Duration:00:59:13
An Irish take over - Difference between a snap shot & a photograph and a little piano music.
2/25/2020
Episode 44: An Irish take over! Ross is joined by Alistair Hamill to discuss composition in the landscape.
Alistair has come armed with some of his favourite quotes including -
A snapshot says "this is what you would have seen if you had been there." A photograph says "this is what you wouldn't have noticed even if you were standing right beside me."
Anon.
There is also a bit of a surprising end to the hour... keep listening to hear how it finishes!!
Facebook Group:...
Duration:01:23:49
Your questions & our answers, using prisms, drugs at weddings & is it time to change filter company
2/22/2020
Episode 43 Bonus episode where we answers your questions.
Alistair deep question. Can we answer it?
Using things like prisms,
Ross hates flowery distractions,
James has fallen out of love with his filter company, is it time to change
Mac or PC?
Enjoy
Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a...
Duration:00:51:14
Ross' mum’s mince pies, are wedding guest worth the effort and should you change your style
2/11/2020
Episode 42: Ross is back and joined with James to discuss new wedding albums, editing styles and should you adapt yours, mince pies and should be we photographing the guests at weddings?
Enjoy
Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to hello@jameskelly.co or join our Facebook group here and leave your comments, questions or share your images (please do not bombard the page with heaps at a time).
Lastly, we would be grateful if you could give the show some love...
Duration:00:57:27
PHOTO CONVENTIONS - JUVENILE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND STICKING TO YOUR STYLE.
2/4/2020
Episode 41: James is joined with our NEW regular co-host Scott Johnson! Scott with NOT be replacing Ross (sadly) but hopefully will mean we can get more regular episodes out.
James & Scott talk about the 202 Societies convention, WPPI in vegas, the attitude that photographers when their work is (constructively) criticised and with trends always changing with photography, should you adapt or stick to your style?
Enjoy
Got any questions? Send us your questions and thoughts on the show to...
Duration:00:56:46