Camera Shake Photography Podcast

A portrait starts before the camera comes up. In episode 334 of Camera Shake, commercial portrait photographer Tom Barnes joins Kersten Luts to discuss the confidence, conversation and practical judgement that help people feel at ease in front of the lens.From a four-second encounter with Liam Neeson to photographing Jeremy Clarkson, Tom explains how he adapts to time pressure without losing the person in front of him. We explore reading the room, giving simple direction, using movement and reviewing portraits with people who are uncomfortable seeing themselves on screen.Tom also reflects on finding his own creative direction, choosing briefs that suit his work and building a portfolio that feels like him. He shares his wireless workflow and demonstrates Show Off, the portfolio app he was developing at the time of recording.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, filmmaking and creative life. For another approach to directing people and finding genuine expressions, explore our conversation with Peter Coulson.What helps your portrait subjects relax before you take the first photograph?#TomBarnes #PortraitPhotography #CommercialPhotography #CameraShakePodcast---Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH:https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch---SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake---JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:https://www.camerashakepodcast.com---Check out our sponsor:https://www.platypod.com---THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH TOM BARNESWebsite and portfolio: https://www.tombarnes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombarnesdotcom/The Exposed Negative: https://www.exposednegative.com/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:https://www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeLISTEN TO CAMERA SHAKE:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify: https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website:https://www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

How do you keep finding original photographs in a place you know by heart? In episode 333 of the Camera Shake Podcast, Rachael Talibart joins Kersten Luts to explore seascape photography, imagination and the value of returning to familiar subjects.Rachael shares how her Sirens series grew from storm waves into a cast of mythological characters, why she keeps photographs she cannot yet see a use for, and how she missed the laughing face in Loki for six months. We discuss leaving room for the viewer’s imagination, acknowledging influences, printing your work and recognising when a project has become too comfortable.From her personal ten-minute editing rule to her advice to keep making photographs through a creative rut, this conversation is about developing a photographic voice through attention and practice.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, filmmaking and creative life. Explore our photographer interviews for more ideas to take into your own work.Which familiar place could you return to and photograph differently?#RachaelTalibart #SeascapePhotography #Photography #CameraShakePodcastGet Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merchSUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake---THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH RACHAEL TALIBARTWebsite and portfolio: https://rachaeltalibart.com/Sirens: https://rachaeltalibart.com/portfolio/sirens/Workshops: https://rachaeltalibart.com/location-workshops-in-south-east-england-and-abroad-classroom-and-online-training/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY:https://www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeLISTEN TO CAMERA SHAKE:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify: https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website:https://www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

He Shot Film That Expired in 1946 | Nick LoPrestiWhat happens when you try to make photographs on film that expired in 1946? In episode 332 of the Camera Shake Podcast, Nick LoPresti joins Kersten Luts for a conversation about curiosity, useful failure and making film photography fun again.Nick explains why he experiments with old film, what he learns from testing and developing it, and how a familiar scene can become a new puzzle. We discuss shooting directly on photographic paper, developing at home and finding a scanning setup that suits the way you work.The conversation also tackles the cost of every exposure, thrift-store cameras, mistakes worth making and the temptation to collect more gear. Nick shares the realities of making photography videos, balancing ambitious edits with a sustainable workload, and keeping humour and community at the heart of analog photography.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, filmmaking and creative life. Explore our other photographer interviews for your next dose of inspiration.What would you try with your camera if you weren’t worried about getting it wrong?#FilmPhotography #NickLoPresti #AnalogPhotography #CameraShakePodcastGet Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH:https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merchSUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashakeJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:https://www.camerashakepodcast.comCheck out our sponsor:https://www.platypod.comCONNECT WITH NICK LOPRESTIWebsite: https://www.madebylopro.com/Videos and tutorials: https://www.madebylopro.com/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOOGtQcui94ZTpDeEtNmjwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loprestiproductions/LoPresti Army: https://www.madebylopro.com/help-meJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:https://www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeLISTEN TO CAMERA SHAKE:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify: https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website:https://www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

How do individual street photographs become a project? In episode 331 of the Camera Shake Podcast, street photographer and educator Valérie Jardin joins Kersten Luts to explore the choices that turn a folder of images into a meaningful body of work.Valérie explains how she recognises recurring themes, chooses photographs with instinct and sequences images into a book. Through projects about hands, local trades and centenarians, she shares how an idea can evolve when you meet the people at its heart.We discuss working with a consistent focal length, finding projects close to home and making strong photographs without showing faces. Valérie also explores the fear of photographing strangers, the difference between humour and ridicule, and knowing when a project has become too easy.Whether you’re starting a personal project or developing your photographic voice, this conversation offers practical photography advice on seeing, selecting and staying curious.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, filmmaking and creative life. For another perspective on observation and intuition, watch our conversation with Nina Welch-Kling next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEO0ieyy5k0Which set of your photographs could become a project?#photography #streetphotography #ValerieJardin #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH:https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:https://www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor:https://www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH VALÉRIE JARDINWebsite and portfolio: https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/Workshops: https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/overviewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriejardin/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:https://www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 331 ‘Turn Street Photos Into a Project | Valérie Jardin’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON:YouTube: https://youtu.be/P-4YVFHXD6MApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website:https://www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Great photographs can open doors, but what keeps clients coming back? In episode 330 of the Camera Shake Podcast, commercial photographer and educator Joel Grimes joins Kersten Luts to explore photography business, reinvention, and building a career that lasts.Drawing on decades of advertising and portrait photography, Joel explains why marketing matters, how personal projects can attract better clients, and why a successful style may need a different approach. We discuss finding your niche, developing a signature look, understanding art directors, and creating financial breathing room to experiment without desperation.Joel also shares his thoughts on lighting, Photoshop, camera gear, moving from Canon to Fujifilm, and using creative constraints to keep growing. We explore AI in photography, the value of photographing real people, and why the creative process still matters.Whether you're starting a photography business, developing your portfolio, or working in photography and videography, this conversation offers photography advice and much to reflect on.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, filmmaking, and creative business. For another perspective on turning images into sustainable work, watch our conversation with James Patrick next. What would you reinvent in your photography?#photography #portraitphotography #JoelGrimes #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH JOEL GRIMESWebsite and training: https://www.joelgrimes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelgrimesworkshops/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joelgrimesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelgrimesphotography/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 330 ‘Why Great Photographers Stop Getting Hired with JOEL GRIMES’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/jvTstVWsCUsApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Peter Coulson returns to Camera Shake for a candid conversation about what makes portrait photography feel alive. He explains why directing a person goes beyond arranging a pose, and how movement, attention and the right words can help you capture genuine expression.In episode 329, we explore reading facial cues, working with experienced models and everyday clients, and recognising the moment worth photographing. Peter shares why he avoids telling people to hold, how he uses video to encourage natural movement, and when showing someone a strong image can build their confidence.We also discuss one light portrait lighting, natural light, commercial photography briefs and keeping rapport when a shoot hits a technical problem. For anyone building a photography business, the conversation offers practical insights into client communication and the experience you create in front of the camera. If you work in videography, the discussion of movement, emotion and directing people offers useful crossover ideas too.Whether you photograph headshots, fashion or personal portraits, this episode invites you to observe more closely and rethink the instructions you give.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, creativity and professional practice, and explore our related episodes. Which directing habit will you change first?#photography #portraitphotography #PeterCoulson #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:Inspire: Peter Coulson Inspire Workshops: Peter Coulson Workshops Website: Peter Coulson PhotographyCONNECT WITH PETER COULSONInstagram: instagram.com/petercoulsonFacebook: facebook.com/petercoulsonphotographerYouTube: youtube.com/@PeterCoulsonPhotographerX / Twitter: x.com/_petercoulsonJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 329 ‘Why Your Portraits Look Stiff with PETER COULSON’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/xgHJrhWAHYkApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/