PhotoTypes: Where the world's top photographers reveal their amazing stories and inspirations

Gregory Crewdson is an acclaimed American photographer who makes images on an epic scale. With all the production values of a movie the images are crafted with meticulous precision to produce art to fire the viewers imagination. Ahead of the opening of his latest show, 'Cathedral of the Pines,' Gregory took the time to talk to PhotoTypes about his process and what inspires him and his images.

Jose Villa is often referred to as one of the 'rockstars' of wedding photography. It's not a title that sits comfortably with him though. He sees himself as a fairly normal guy who wants to create beautiful images. But there is no getting away from the fact that his images are adored by so many people around the world, and his style has become one of the most replicated. So how does he feel about all this attention and the pressure that comes with it?

It’s been said that a picture paints a thousand words. For James Melia that is most certainly the case. For him, the images he produces are more than words, they’re his voice. Why waste your time trying to come up with erudite speeches when your photos say all they need to say. James Melia’s images say more than enough which means that he doesn’t have to. He was pretty nervous about this interview for PhotoTypes which is why I’m so grateful for him making the effort to do it, along with his wife, and shooting partner Jo. www.meliamelia.com

On this weeks episode of PhotoTypes you’re going to hear about an unlikely partnership. Cole Roberts is one half of Nordica Photography; a business that began with a friendship formed in Sweden, travelled to Canada and then returned back to Sweden. To make sense of all that we speak to Cole in Sweden. www.nordicaphotography.com

Paris Gore started photographing his friends riding their mountain bikes when he was around 14 years old and he’s still doing it, only now he travels around the world getting paid to do it. His story is a simple one but still fascinating for those who have a passion for something and want to know how to turn that into their job.

USA based Jacob Loafman describes himself as a master tinkerer when it comes to photography using lights and household objects to capture moments in works of art. In this episode he talks about his photography journey and how a personal attack led to a massive outpouring of love and support from the photography community.

Luca Locatelli had a successful web design company in Italy, but he wasn't fulfilled, he needed something else. So he set off on a trip to the Amazon with a camera and fell in love with a mistress called Photography. He calls himself a photographic storyteller and has shared his stories with National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine. Now he's sharing his personal story with PhotoTypes. Luca is such a lovely guy, it was a pleasure to have him on PhotoTypes. Find out more at www.lucalocatelli.com Grazie Luca

To have someone believe in you so much that they invest in you and give you the equipment to pursue your dream must be an empowering feeling. That's what happened to Chloe Browne when the guy she was dating bought her a digital camera because he believed she could do it as a career. It was the helping hand she needed to quit her day job and do what she wanted.