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In epidsode 011 of Exposures, Veejay Villafranca talks with documentary photographer Toby Binder about his long-term project Youth of Belfast. They discuss how this important and maximally acclaimed work developed over many years, how slow the early stages were and how gaining access and trust took time (and cigarettes).
Toby and Veejay also discuss the practical side of documentary photography today, including access, funding and how the industry has shifted. The episode gives a direct, honest look at how projects like Youth of Belfast are actually made and why sustained, long-form coverage remains extremely valuable. Youth of Belfast is now available on the TOTIM app.
Toby Binder
Toby Binder is a German documentary photographer known for long-term projects focused on youth, social issues, and everyday life in divided or marginalized communities. He continues to develop long-form documentary projects across the world.
Veejay Villafranca
Veejay Villafranca is a Manila-born documentary photographer and lecturer. He began as a staff photographer at Philippines Graphic before freelancing for AFP, Reuters, and Getty.
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