The Irish Photography Podcast

Mads Peter Iversen Rediscovered | The Irish Photography Podcast

One advantage of having a photography podcast is that I get to chat with such inspirational people and find many ways that they continue to inspire me ..this will be another one of these occasions !! On the show this week I welcome back the phenomenal photographer, filmmaker, educator and huge knowledge base that is Mads Peter Iversen to find out about everything that he has been up to since he was last on almost 3 years ago. This is a good one and is also available as a video podcast on all youtube platforms so you can watch the chat and see visual references in HD .Find more on Mads here https://www.mpiphoto.dk/ https://www.youtube.com/c/MadsPeterIversen#madspeteriversen #theirishphotographypodcast #interview

NFT's with Adrien Mauduit

NFT's are something I know very little about and while there are clear benefits to photographers there are also tradeoffs when it come to the environment . In this episode I sit with the extremely talented and very knowledgeable Professional astrophotographer and cinematographer Science education, communication and public outreach at Project PoSSUMM.Sc. in Agriculture, Ecology and Environment Adrien Mauduit of Night Lights Films to give me a crash course on how it all works What is an NFT ?What is minting?
How does it work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages plus a lot moreListen to Adrien's excellent podcast with our friend Bernard Geraghty here https://bglandscapetours.ie/ep-5-adrien-mauduit/
Find more info on Adrien and night Lights Films here https://www.nightlightsfilms.com/

Ep 141| David Griffiths | Mountain, Coastal Photographer, Pubcaster and Snowdonia Ambassador

On this weeks episode I am joined by the very talented and seriously nice guy Sir David Griffiths. Based out of one of the most stunning islands in Wales Anglesey , David has a great approach to his craft as well as his overall general outlook in life. We discuss his early photography journey, how it has progressed so far, his youtube channel and his role in the hilarious Photography Pubcast.
You can find more info on David here 
Websitehttps://dgriff.gallery/
Youtube
Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DGriffGallery
The Photography Pubcast https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePhotographyPubcast/
Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dgriffgallery/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/dgriffgallery/
 
 

Ep 140: Robert Ziegenfuss | Insta_ireland Co Founder | Model & Portrait Photographer

ON this Episode I FINALLY managed to pin Robert down long enough to talk about his photography journey and being a co.founder of the incredible insta hub insta_ireland. Robert Ziegenfuss, originally from the U.S.A. and living in the stunning Kenmare for most of his life, is an outdoor photographer who has a unique style of model and portrait photography that combines the landscape with the model.He has a fascinating story to ell and I think you're gonna enjoy this one  

EP 139 Neville "Lawless Ireland"| Irish Urban,creative and street photographer

On this weeks show I sit down with someone who work I have admired for a while now and am delighted to get into the nitty gritty of his photography journey and share some great tips for urban photography too.Originally from Kilkenny , now living in Dublin Neville has carved out a great path for himself and has worked with some great brands already . We discuss challenges, styles, China, editing and the current state of social media these days You can find more info on Neville here
https://www.lawlessireland.com/https://www.instagram.com/lawless_ireland

EP 138 Chasing AWE with Gavin Hardcastle | The DEFINITIVE Story

The Irish Photography Podcast / Vidcast
On the show this week I am joined by Gavin Hardcastle AKA Fototripper to find out what he has been up to for the last year and of course to discuss how he put his AWEsome book together , the ups the downs and the downright ridiculous.
We discover a new invention Skitvertising, how good Canada Post is as well as some great laughs along the way Gavin has very kindly offered ( coerced) to give a signed & dedicated copy of his book to one lucky viewer/ listener, just comment on the youtube version after you hear how to enter during the episode and we will pick the winner at random 1 week after go live For more info on Gavin visit www.fotottipper.com #fototripper #gavinhardcastle #theirishphotographypodcast

Ep 137 | Bret Blakely | Landscape & Wildlife Photographer

On this weeks show Darren got to sit down for a great chat with the  incredibly talented photographer Bret Blakely.Hailing from Buffalo NY and passionate about landscape and wildlife photography , Bret shares with us his fantastic journey so far and the low down on some of his best images todate and how he goes about getting to know the wildlife that he photographs so well.We also talk about his golf ball business and how this has helped his journey also.https://www.instagram.com/bretblakely/

Dylan Madden | Professional Image Retoucher | Photographer | Web Developer

Back in April I managed to have a fantastic chat with a very talented friend whom I have known for many years and have watched his journey develop like a fine film .Dylan Madden is a professional Image retoucher , Photographer and Web Developer based in Dublin. Working for Successful Photographer Barry McCall has led him to some great locations and worked with some incredible people like Actor Colm Meaney , Hosier, Martin Scorsese & Bono We talk about this journey and Dylan shares some valuable insights that everyone can benefit from.Check out Dylans work here https://dylanmadden.ie/https://www.instagram.com/dylan_madden80/
 
 

EP 135 David Johnston | Photographer | Podcaster | Educator | Youtuber|

On this weeks episode Darren got to sit down for a fantastic and insightful chat with the one and only David Johnston . We discuss how he got started in photography, how a visit to Haiti changed his life, Fatherhood, his own popular Podcast The Landscape Photography Show, Educating people all over the globe, talking at photography conferences and some very interesting friends names :-) You can find more info on David here Websitehttps://www.davidjohnstonart.com/Podcast https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/podcastYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsgxpVOYxHiA5ToOv3Livw
 

Shunday Showcase & Insta Spotlight April 2021

This weeks episode is now live ( early I know but it seems I was too excited to wait until Friday  )On the show this week I’m joined by Bernard Geraghty and we each pick 3 of your images posted in the popular sHunday Showcase .. but will we have a match this time ?Our insta spotlight is the very Talented 
Ian Stronghill, go check out his work on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/ian_stronghill_photography...
 
If you would like to book Bernard for your Photography club and help your local charities you can contact him here bernard@bglandscapetours.ie 

Matt Payne | Mountaineer , Photographer , Podcaster & Co Founder of Natures First Photography

On this weeks Episode Darren sits down to have a fascinating conversation with Matt about all things photography .Matt is first and foremost a mountaineer and having spent most of his life in the mountains he tells us how this journey started, some of the incredible accomplishments he has achieved thus far, the risks and dangers involved as well as the rewards .Matt's work is phenomenal and his images truly take you on a journey up and around the Colorado mountains. We discuss his own podcast F-Stop, Collaborate & listen , Photography Competitions, His love & passion for Nature , Co Founding Natures First Photography and many more .More details on Matt can be found here https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/Natures First Photography https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
https://naturallandscapeawards.com/
 

Chris & Mike Perea | Fine Art and Landscape photographers and workshop leaders

On this weeks show I get to have a fantastic conversion with an amazing couple who met through photography and now work together in photography . Mike is an wide open vista professional landscape photographer and Chris likes to focus on the finer details for her photography to create her Fine Art.
We talk about how they met, different styles of photography , Taco's , workshops and a soon to be famous story about a mountain lion.https://www.chrispereafineart.com/https://www.mikepereaphotography.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XBlOdGScyADcEsNUu3sXQ
 
 
 

BREAKING NEWS: Photographing an active eruption in Iceland with Thorarinn Jonsson

After more than 50,000 tremors we finally saw the results with a new flow of lava not far from the capital at Fagradalsfjall.Our good friend and expert Icelandic photographer Thorarinn Jonsson lept into action to capture this once in a lifetime event and he joins us after very little sleep and even less notice to discuss the experience.
 
 

Ep 132 Mark Denney| Professional Outdoor Photographer, Educator & Speaker

On today's episode Darren talks with Mark Denney, A professional outdoor photographer from North Carolina USA, to discuss how he got started in photography , his journey so far, his youtube channel and when he is going to visit ireland.
Mark is a fantastic photographer whose work has been recognised the world over and has a very relatable story of his approach to photography, which everyone can benefit from .
Outside of the technical and creative aspect of photography, Mark enjoy's teaching the storytelling ability of photographs and encourages others not to focus solely on the end result, but to appreciate the overall photographic experience.
https://markdenneyphotography.com/
https://www.youtube.com/markdenneyphoto
https://www.facebook.com/mark.denney1/
https://www.instagram.com/markdenneyphoto/
 

EP 131 : Terry MacSweeney | Killarney Camera Club Virtual Exibition

On this weeks episode Darren sits down with good friend Terry MacSweeney to discuss how he has kept up the tradition of an exhibition even during covid times by going virtual for 2021 . We also discuss his photography story, our many photography trips together, why Kerry photographers never rarely leave kerry , how a photography club can be very important in helping somebody improve \ evolve in their own photography journey and we also discuss how a telephoto lens can make a small wave seem giant :-) Check out the virtual exhibition here https://killarneycameraclub.ie/2021/01/19/our-3d-virtual-exhibition/