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Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.31 Charles Zuckermann@czuckermann is an interesting cat, I always appreciate sharing some time with him, and boy did we ever go on some tangents tonight. We talked about cults, grace, joy, and the human experience. Some chats around childhood trauma and some personal stories from both of us. @zennawong joined us and he talked about how they started @zuckermannwong and some of their experiences. It was so rad to have Charles and Zenna in the studio and on the chat for the 100th episode, looking forward to what the future holds for the chat."Zuckermann & Wong are editorial, portrait and c...
2022-08-052h 08
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.30 Travis CannadyRona brain be damned we had a fun episode tonight chatting it out with @travis_cannady the creator of @betteroffzine and all-around film wizard. He shared how he got started with film and his experiences being a living dip dunk machine processing films for lots of folks in Northern California. We got into aspects of social media, what's been going on with Instagram, and some thoughts around the up-and-coming Grainery app. He also got into his zine making, some of the projects and challenges he has had in the wild world of zines. He has a few projects coming out...
2022-07-291h 10
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.29 Jamie SwickChatting it out with @jamieswick was a lot of fun. She shared with us her immense love, of Polaroid, the medium, the cameras, and the community. Jamie is a fellow die hard believer of the Polaroid medium. She shared with us some of her aging tricks to get certain results from Polaroid film. She shared with us about some of her upcoming projects, one of them being a book. So give her a follow and stay tuned to her feed if you want to see where that goes. Thank you for hanging out this evening.“PNW PHOTOGRAPHER Jami...
2022-07-221h 31
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.28 Polaroid JayTalking with @thepolaroidjay made me really miss the Bay Area. Such a rad dude that is part of so many great film communities in the Bay Area. He shared with us how he got into Polaroids and some of his more memorable moments. We talked about Polacon and the radness involved with that community and he shared his love of Pizza with us. Quality time with a quality human this evening, hope y’all had as great of a time as we did."Polaroid Jay is a first-generation Filipino-American living in the Bay Area, California. He's been shoo...
2022-07-151h 37
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.27 Zenna WongIt was pretty hilarious hanging out with @zennawong in the studio. Her better half @czuckermann of @zuckermannwong wasn’t able to make it today so we will have to do a follow-up episode with him later. Thanks to a couple of @topochicohardseltzerca things got a little weird today. We did talk about some photography stuff but also cartoons, how to pronounce words, and other random things. We had a great time and we hope you did too hanging out with us for the live or listening in on the recording."Zuckermann & Wong are editorial, portrait and commercial lifestyle...
2022-07-081h 55
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.26 Ryan AkerbergIt might be time to check out the mid-west again. Hanging with @ryan_akerberg this evening was a lot of fun. We talked about what got him started, turned out we have a common thread in our photographic inspirations. We got into some pretty deep stuff, it was nice getting to know Ryan more and hear about how he see’s the world. Hopefully this fall we will be able to catch up at PolaCon in Denton. Thanks Ryan for being good people in this crazy world.“A little about meI was born in Iowa b...
2022-07-012h 19
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.25 Min Woo LeeIt was nice to finally chat with @minwoo.films we’ve been trying to get together since I moved down to the lower mainland in 2021. He’s freshly graduated and getting to work on his career in the film industry but he is still making time for film photography. We talked about road tripping, the amazing food options in Vancouver, aspects of Korea, and how awesome it is to drive a car in Langley. Looking forward to catching up with Min Woo in person one of these days.“Here is some info for a blurb:First na...
2022-06-2457 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.24 Melissa DillaboughMelissa was such a fun guest, she was born into photography as her father was a photographer and got her started early. She does rad street photography and is also an accomplished boudoir photographer. It was really cool to her about her practice and how she interacts with her clients. We went on a bit of a tangent on the amazing food to be had in Toronto and how many cool places there are to shoot. Then we got into a vigorous conversation covering various social issues. It’s nice to know people like Melissa exist out in the wo...
2022-06-171h 44
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.23 Henri RobideauA big thank you to Henri for inviting us into his space and sharing his stories. He talked about how he got started with photography and we dove into a few of his man books. He talked about Flapjacks & Photographs, Canada’s Gigantic, Big Stories, Babyland, and Eraser Street. He also showed us his postcard set for the Pancanadienne Gianthropological Survey which was 18 postcards from 1973 to 1984. We talked a little bit about his time as a teacher and stories about some of the greats out there like Robert Frank and Fred Herzog. Big thanks to @bigheadtaco for connecting us. Than...
2022-06-101h 10
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.22 Andy OdomChatting with @andyo7 tonight made me really miss Denton. Can’t wait to make it down this September for the next @instantfilmsociety PolaCon. Andy share with us his inception story into the photo world involving his father Minolta and he shared with us a few of his cameras. We got off into a tangent about microphones and then ride-sharing apps before we circled back into the realm of photo chats. He talked to us about some of the promo photos he shared and where they came from and then we got into some of the reasons why PolaCon is such a...
2022-06-031h 31
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.21 Nicole MarsdenTechnical difficulties aside it was rad chatting it out with @nicolemarsden13 tonight. She has such an incredible eye for capturing abandoned places and her style with predominantly expired film lends to creating photos with lots of emotion. She shared with us some of her other creative outlets such as music, sewing, and candle making. If you’re looking for some cool candles check out her Etsy Foxy Empress Potions. She also hinted that a book may be in the works, which many of us are 100% down for. Keep an eye on Nicole, she's going to be making some pretty rad...
2022-05-271h 13
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.20 Kristin WrightIt was rad to get to know @cactuskillerr a bit more tonight. Kris has been working on building up the @lonestardarkroom in Dallas Texas and also has a budding tattoo practice that you can find out more about on her profile. We talked about the joys of the dark room, what is art and she shared with us some of her camera collection. If you are in the DFW be sure to stop by and say hi to her.“Kris Wright is an interdisciplinary artist from Dallas, Texas. They work as a tattoo artist, specializing in illustrative line w...
2022-05-201h 04
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.19 Debased Depraved DegeneratesBack in the before times, Alicia the proprietor of @queensshophair hosted my first solo exhibition and release of my first book. With the pandemic easing, she has started gallery programming in her space and invited me back. This time I figured it would be more fun to put together an exhibition with a few of my favorite degenerates in Toronto. Debased Depraved Degenerates features the work of Becca, Leslie, David, and myself. The exhibit will run till the end of June at Queens Shop and all of the photos are available to purchase. There will also be a book...
2022-05-0817 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.18 Octavia SharpWe got weird on this episode and it was a lot of fun. @octaviasharpphotography shared a bit about how she got started with photography and then we got into life stuff. We talked about food quite a bit, different kinds of foods, fav foods, and what food looks like on the other side. We talked about the hilarity of kids swearing. We got into ghosts and aliens and politics. Peppered in the mix we talked about camera and film. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much in an episode before. I hope you have as much fun li...
2022-05-061h 54
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.17 Sara ButtonAll hail West Texas :) It was so nice to reconnect with @sarabutton who joined us from Marfa Texas while hanging out in her newest venture the @marfafilmshop before she headed out for an Instax Photowalk. Sara has had a long history with film photography so it makes a lot of sense that she has launched a film shop. Sara shared with us how she got started and some of the adventures that she had since she started shooting in the mid-’90s. We got a little silly at the end with some TV jingles and talked about hopefully getting togeth...
2022-04-2955 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.16 Cam SloanApologies for the audio on this episode. Hadn't dialed in the new setup yet. Will be better on the next one.Well, I think that the first in-person chat went really well. I had a great time talking with @sloancam about how he got started and what he digs about photography. We talked about our creative practices and just about life in general. We got a little into upcoming projects and I invited him to be part of some wheat paste projects coming up this spring/summer. I think this will be the first of many in-person ch...
2022-04-221h 35
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.15 Daniel RodrigueWhat a chat, so rad to see @danieltrodrigue albeit virtually; love that guy. He shared how he got started doing photography which lead to teaching (he’s an OG Polaroid head) some really great stories there on events that he has covered. He has been carrying the torch at the school that helped him get started with photography which is rad. We talked about #edwinlandday which is coming up on May 7th on Papa Land’s birthday, they are going to be hosting a photo walk in Denton but are also encouraging other people to host photo walks for Edwin La...
2022-04-151h 39
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.14 Kate GosI love the community that is here on the grams, I have been lucky to meet so many great people and @kate.gos is one of them for sure. Kate chatted about how she got started with photography and about what her childhood was like on a remote Russian island near Japan. We talked about human behavior and the tragedies many countries are facing right now including Ukraine. She shared with us some of the projects that she has in mind and some of her future plans for her practice. She is going to have an exhibition in Woodstock NY...
2022-04-081h 04
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.13 John TysonWe had fun on the chat tonight @johnnythebandit talked about how he got started and got into a project he is working on that sounds really interesting around double exposures. He got into how the film community has been so welcoming and awesome to him and the importance of it. We talked a lot about the camera stores we love like @galaxycameraottawa and @downtowncamera and we got into the nitty-gritty about cheap films and film availability. All in all, I had a great time chatting it out with John and appreciate him sharing some time with me. Here is a litt...
2022-04-011h 22
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.12 Brian Brooks PolaCon Bay Area RecapOh man, I love this guy, what a treat to catch up with @brian_brooks and hear about how PolaCon Bay Area went this year. We spent some time on the great community that is @instantfilmsociety and how to get involved with them. Of course, there was talk of Polaroids and I shared the crazy story of my move across Canada from Toronto to Vancouver last year. Looking forward to seeing Brian and the other PolaPals in Denton in September. Stay safe out there y’all and keep being awesome.Profile photo by https://www.instagram.com/nickco...
2022-03-251h 22
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.11 Diane ConnThis episode was a great adventure. It was a pleasure to chat with Diane about her work and get to know her more. I really loved that she photographed her whole book with an iPhone proving you don’t need a fancy camera to make great work. *Trigger Warning* our conversation did get a little heavy discussing depression and suicide, we also got into the common theme on the chat about community. Her book holding hands is all about human connection and I feel that is something that really resonates with most of us, especially given the weight of th...
2022-03-181h 03
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.10 Steven ReevesHoly Hannibal this was a fun chat, @stevereevesmsp is an awesome dude. We got into a bit of politics so trigger warning there but then we dipped into photo road trips and how rad they are. He talked about his work over at @filmphotographic which was really cool to hear the behind-the-scenes on some books many of us love. We got into the mutual love of instant film and talked about how great the @instantfilmsociety is. If you missed the live definitely check out the recording. Can’t wait to catch up with you in September at the next PolaCon...
2022-03-122h 15
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.9 Danielle GoshayIt was a real pleasure to chat it out with @daniellegoshay tonight. We talked about some of her projects coming up, a book on the history of wheat pasting with @jumblefacefoto, and a group show she is curating in Toronto for May Day showcasing the work of several artists in a public wheat paste display. She shared how she got started with photography and what drives her. Then we got a bit into how the pandemic has affected us all and the hope for a new renaissance in the post-pandemic world and what we would like to see it bein...
2022-03-041h 13
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.8 Dakota Lee@msdakotalee was a treat to have on the chat. She talked about how modeling go her started down the path to be a photographer. We shared our mutual love of swearing and how fun it is :p we talked a little bit about current events and then we wrapped up on the kind of work that she wants to focus on with her photography practice. If you have not checked her work out, give her a follow and show some love.“I’ve been modeling full time for 7 years now as an international model, and I started shoot...
2022-02-2559 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.7 Keren HittermanI had a most excellent time catching up with @kerenhitterman and chatting about what got her started on her photography journey, what inspires her, and what kind of things she’s been working on. She talked a bit about her work in film and the experience she has had in the covid era because of it. We talked a little bit about the Canadian Goose Convoy currently plaguing our country cause it's a current event. And we reminisced of times we could travel. I hope to see Keren soon to go on more photo adventures and I hope you chec...
2022-02-181h 25
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.6 Ashley SenjaIt was very nice to share some time with @ashleysenja tonight on the chat. We talked about how she got started with photography, her time at Nikon, and what inspires her. Her cat Sir Theodore graced us with his majestic presence. We got into a really interesting conversation about fatness and how that plays in her work. That conversation spun into the perception of fat people in society and how there needs to be more empowerment for fat people so we can work towards dismantling the stigma. I talked a little bit about how I view the chat and wh...
2022-02-111h 18
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.5 Nicole MunozIt’s been way too long since @nicolemunoz94 and I have hung out so it was awesome to catch up with her on the chat tonight. We talked about her career in acting and about the movie industry. We got into what inspired her to start photography and some of her adventures on the path to learning in school and what has kept her going since. She shared some of her favorite cameras and some of the work she has done. Then we ended with a trip down memory lane to a ridiculous idea we had for a photo comp...
2022-02-042h 10
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.4 Jamie MaldonadoJamie is a really interesting dude. Hailing from East Texas we talked about how Spike Jonze influenced him to get into photography. His humble beginnings shooting for the yearbook in his school and how that experience brought him into later teaching photography at that same school. Jamie has a couple of zines that you can pick up on his website and lots of photography videos on his YouTube. He is also planning on building a community darkroom in his tiny town so stay tuned for more on that. Thanks, Jamie for hanging out with me, you’re a rad dud...
2022-01-281h 45
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.3 Daniel HureiraAnother rad chat is in the can, had an epic time with Dan. We talked about our mutual love of instant film and Polaroid. He talked about his upcoming book and some other projects he has in mind. We shared our experiences in the film community and how powerful it is when people share with each other. Stay tuned to his feed for the release of his book! Here's a little blurb from Dan to you.‘Dan is a self-taught photographer from Florida now residing in Philadelphia. He is currently finishing up a book consisting of mutant Polar...
2022-01-211h 57
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.2 Dave RollansIt was great to chat it out with Dave, he is one of my fav folks and I have mad love for him. He shared some of his fav photo books with us and then we got into photography in the pandemic and talked about the things we appreciate about the photo communities that we are part of. Also, a big shout out to the winner of his book giveaway @film_diary_of_a_redhead and @ifeellikedan I know you two will be stoked on the books. Here is a little more about Dave.“Dave Rollans photographer in the...
2022-01-142h 00
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.3 ep.1 Max MauroThe season opener for the chat was a blast. I really enjoyed chatting it out with @max.maurophoto about his practice and his new book. We talked about childhood, how he got started with photography. We got a little bit into the pandemic, cause it's still happening. We share a mutual love for large format photography which was rad to learn and he shared a few of his favorite photo memories. It was so great to spend some time with you all and Max, such a great way to kick off the new year! Here's a little more about Ma...
2022-01-071h 41
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.48 Season Two Wrap-upWell that was a lot of fun for an impromptu chat to wrap up the year. I was joined by @retro_photo_york and @johnnythebandit and we talked about the price of film, covid, long exposures and the art of making tasteful dick pics. Thank you for all of the colorful commentaries to everyone who was tuned in and fingers crossed that @the.instantgram will make some sweet Bushdick merch. Happy New Year everyone, stay safe and I’ll see you soon.Follow Micheal at https://www.instagram.com/retro_photo_york/Follow John at https...
2021-12-311h 55
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.47 Lucy LumenLucy is a real gem, I really enjoyed chatting with her. We talked about how she got started in photography and how music and movies are a big inspiration to her and then we got into her YouTube channel. Lucy is an awesome ambassador in the Photographic community and is helping to create a safe inclusive space for people who are interested in getting into film photography. Check her out on YouTube and hit up her profile to see some awesome photos! Here's a lovely little note from Lucy to you."Hey, I’m LucyI...
2021-12-102h 03
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.46 Tim RyugoTim Ryugo is an absolute legend and such a sweet human. It was a blast chatting with Tim about how he got started in the film industry 40 odd years ago and what his journey has been like to the present day. He got to talking about giving back to the community and it choked him up a bit which was honestly beautiful to see someone that has so much passion and is so open to sharing their knowledge with people. Really looking forward to chatting with Tim more in the future, and if you’re looking for some film an...
2021-12-032h 01
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.45 Chris KoehnThis guy, Chris Koehn is a man of many talents and a few of them involve cameras of various kinds. We've known each other since the early 2000's when we both worked in a call center asking people if they turned it off and then back on again. Then we ended up at a computer store in Vancouver where he had to apologize to Sluggo Boyce because our idiot techs deleted all his internets. He's worked in news media, makes wicked awesome photos, and is an excellent road trip pal. He recently bought a church in the middle of...
2021-11-262h 20
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.44 Sarah StellinoIt was really nice to connect with Sarah and hear about her story. From humble beginnings with a Canon AE-1 Program to a Pentax 67 she jumped into the world of large format with a Wista 4x5 before moving into the wild world of 8x10. We talked about how photography is an interesting tool to use to connect with community and her experiences with it. If you missed the live you’ll have a good time listening to the recording. Thank you for hanging out with me Sarah :)Here is a little more about her."Blurb: Sa...
2021-11-192h 15
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.43 Starla DawnI had a great time chatting with Starla. We got a little distracted at the start and talked about work for a bit but we did get into photo chat. We talked about the photo community and how awesome it is. Her kids and her practice and we got into our mutual love for Lomography. We were all over the map on this one and it was a real blast. I hope you have as much fun listening to Starla as I did chatting with her!Here's a little more about Starla stolen from her website.
2021-11-122h 15
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.42 Mike PaduaOh man, Mike and I got into some interesting chats tonight. We meandered all over the place from conspiracies theories, food, and different topics around technology availability and the ethics of tech. But every time we wandered we were able to bring it back to a photography-related thing. It was so great chatting with Mike and I can’t wait to catch up with him someday soon to grab a burger!Mike is equal parts photographer, designer, and gear nerd, lover of film and all things analog, living in California with his wife and two kids. He is...
2021-11-052h 01
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.41 Ben FraternaleOh man, this was a fun chat with Ben. We unsurprisingly spent a lot of time talking about instant film and talking about the Polaroid Fuji rivalry (we love them both, we really do) there was some chat about The Room and Ben shared some details about Sweet Boy University. If you missed out on the energetic live don’t sleep on this recording. It was a real blast."I am a director/editor and photographer from New York. My affinity for analog got me entangled in YouTube, where I've been bopping and popping on my instant fi...
2021-10-292h 13
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.40 Niniane KelleyApologies for the poor audio in this chat. We were having some technical difficulties. We chatted about how she got into photography and then into alternative processes. Shared some love around Polaroid. Then she talked about her work with Analog Forever Magazine and some of her more memorable interviews she has done. It was a fun chat and we will definitely have her back when the internet gods are in a better mood!“Niniane Kelley is a fine art photographer living and working in San Francisco and Lake County, California. A native of the Bay Area, she is...
2021-10-2246 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s2 ep39 Zane PollardWith love from Lubbock, I mean Denton. If you don’t get it we’ll you’ll just have to watch the episode. Zane is awesome and it was so good chatting it out with him. We got really nerdy about Polaroid, like deeply nerdy. I don’t think we’ve ever gone that deep on the chat before. Talked about the love of mechanical cameras and some of the projects Zane is mulling. We talked about his involvement with the Open SX70 Project and some of the awesome contributions he’s made to the project. And then we talked turke...
2021-10-082h 18
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.38 Morgan TurnerI ended up taking a little trip down memory lane chatting with Morgan. Talking about Cranbrook and the Kootenays brought up some old memories. We talked a lot about live music and what it was like being in the scene in Vancouver in the early 2000s. He also shared with us his experience in starting up his own photography business and his experiences with neurodiversity. Had a great time chatting with Morgan, thank you to everyone who tuned in and hung out with us."A blurb about me - by Morgan TurnerI took a...
2021-10-012h 22
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.37 Jeremy LynchI appreciate Jeremy as a friend because he has always challenged me to think different and see the world around me differently. I think tonight’s chat was more like a public version of the chats he and I would have over a beer at Eddie's in Kensington Market or while having pho on Ossington. We talked about his Paste Platz project and he elaborated on the work that went into putting it together and how he gave different artists a voice. We talked about the value of wheat paste and the importance of sharing creations locally. Our conversation as...
2021-09-242h 09
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.36 Hawn FawnThe chat with Han has been one of my most interesting to date. It was rad getting to know her more and hear about what her experience with photography has been and what her experience in the regular world is like. Content warning there are some stories of sex work and law enforcement stuff so just a heads up. The chat was lively and we all had such a great time, if you weren’t there for the live I recommend checking out the video.Han is currently bridge hopping between Oakland and San Francisco. When she's no...
2021-09-171h 46
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.35 Liza EliseevaI had a lot of fun chatting with Liza she is a very interesting person. We talked about how she got started and what her experience was like going from film to digital and back to film again. She shared with us how much she enjoys travel and shooting while on adventures. We talked about cars for a little bit which was kind of fun for a change, It’s always a treat to chat with another petrol head. We had some interesting discussions around the future of humanity and overall talked about the importance of community. Here is a l...
2021-09-102h 06
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.34 Birgit BuchartSo rad to chat with Birgit, she shared how she got started with photography and her very lucky path to @lomographyusa in New York. We talked about different film types and imagined some great films that maybe one day Lomography could be convinced to put into production. Some of you were curious about the status of the Graflok back so Birgit shared what insight she could on that. Then we wrapped up with how amazing the film community is and how there are so many rad people that make it up. Thank you to everyone who tuned in and...
2021-09-031h 20
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.33 Alex WaberReally great time chatting it out with Alex, we got into what got him started with the studio world and led him to Doris and how he got into photography. We got a little political and then came back to photography and had an interesting back and forth about how cameras can be a passport into other people's worlds. Shared a couple of our favorite movies, Alex had some really interesting ones I’d never heard of before. Here's more about Alex."Alex Waber a fashion, advertising, and portrait photographer based out of Vancouver, Ca...
2021-08-272h 23
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.32 Kelly ZantinghIt was super rad to spend some time chatting with Kelly about her experiences so far. We talked about her time traveling abroad and spending time in an artist residency and some of her favorite places in the world. She shared some of her experience working in forestry and we talked a bit about the arts and culture scene we both spent time in back in Toronto. She shared some of the ideas for projects she has on the go so keep an eye out for her awesome work!! Here's a little more about Kelly.
2021-08-201h 32
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.31 Allister AnnChatting with Allister was very inspiring, she shared the story of how she got started and her adventures on the road and then we got into some interesting talk on the ideology around photography. Really looking forward to seeing her future work and chatting with her again. Here’s a little bit more about Allister from her website.“At just 22, Allister Ann began her documenting career touring with Grammy Award-winning duo The Civil Wars.A decade later she has added some of the most inspiring artists, writers, actors, musicians, and fashion designers to he...
2021-08-131h 44
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.30 Jason Moore - Our first anniversary!Happy Birthday to the chat. Jason helped me start the chat last year so it made sense to have him come through for our anniversary episode. He tried to get us on a Nick Cage kick at the start but I held fast to talking photography this time around. He showed off some of his work and we talked about some of the talented folks in California. Had a great time chatting it out with Jason.Here's a bit on Jason cut and pasted from his last exhibition."b. 1989...
2021-08-0751 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.29 Michael DellacroceMichael joined us from the open road in a Penske truck loaded to the hilt with photo gear. Was really fun talking with Micheal about the preservation of film cameras and the work he is doing to build up his camera store and help ensure a future for camera shooters new and old. Here is a bit more about Michael."I was a photographer of everything portraiture/weddings/architecture/commercial/musicians.. As all this was going on I was burning myself out and passion for photography turned to becoming infatuated with the idea of s...
2021-07-301h 04
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.28 Michael BehlenHad a great time chatting with Micheal from analog forever zine. We nerded out hardcore on Polaroid and talked about the importance of creating.here’s a bit more about Michael.“Michael Behlen is an instant film addict and the founder and publisher of Analog Forever Magazine. For the last 6 years, Behlen has become an obsessive community organizer in the film photography world, including launching the independent publishing projects PRYME Magazine and PRYME Editions, two enterprises dedicated to the art of instant film. Through these endeavors, he has featured and...
2021-07-231h 33
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.27 Jay BourdierWas awesome having Jay on the chat. We talked about Polaroid and film photography. How we got started in photography. What COVID has been like in our respective towns and got into large format a little while discussing the merits of NYC. Can’t wait to catch up with Jay in the big apple one of these days.Follow Jay at https://www.instagram.com/morbidjay/ Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to...
2021-07-161h 04
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.26 Allie BartlettHad such a great time chatting it out with my fellow Northern Film Collective curator Allie, we talked about her adventures in Boston when she attended Tufts. Got into her artistic process and film habits. Then we talked about all the cool stuff she’s working on at the archives in Gibsons. Here is a little bit more about Allie.“Allie Bartlett is an interdisciplinary visual artist from Nova Scotia. She attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design as well as the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, where she received her BFA...
2021-07-091h 41
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.25 Chris BartolucciHad a great time chatting with Chris, we talked about Instagram and the awesome film communities, dove into instant film, and how Chris started her podcast @analogtalkpodcast with @timothymakeups and we had a bit of a tangent into movies and discovered a mutual love of Goosebumps. Here's a bit more about Chris in her own words.“I’m a portrait, unit still photographer, podcaster, and YouTuber in Los Angeles. I graduated from Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2004 and have been working as a professional photographer and avid film shooter ever since. I co-host a film photography podcast call...
2021-07-021h 50
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.24 Jess HobbsA most excellent chat with @jesshobbsphoto we talked about her farm and how she got started with photography. Got into social issues in Canada ranging from the discoveries in indigenous communities and the battle against the homeless. We talked about community and it’s importance and upcoming projects that Jess is working on. Heres a bit more about Jess in her own words. “Hey everyone! I’m Jess, and I’m a film photographer based in and around Montreal. My favourite place to shoot is in the woods on the family organic farm, Mamiya RB67 in tow, but I ca...
2021-06-251h 37
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.23 Ariela BadenasIt was a lot of fun chatting with Ariela. We discussed scanning and soviet cameras and also residential schools here in Canada. Her cat made an appearance and stole the show. Here’s a little blurb from Ariela herself. “Ariela is a hobby film photographer based in Vancouver, BC. She has an affinity for tinkering with things, mostly because of her genuine curiosity about how things work. As much as she loves capturing light with film, she has a deep and profound love for cameras. She runs a small local food business as her day job, as she...
2021-06-181h 40
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.22 K L MartinA most excellent chat with Kevin. He is a lover of instant film, a filmmaker, screenwriter, film photographer, and councilman. We met during Instant Film Society Polacon V. Trigger warning for some folks we did have some deep talks on race, depression, and the general state of our countries and how it relates to being a creative trying to survive. Wrapped up with some chat about instant film and community and then some Nick Cage.Follow Kevin at https://www.instagram.com/codename_leon/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday...
2021-06-112h 01
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.21 Chris WuChris Wu is a film photographer who hails from the sunny shores of Toronto, Ontario. Typically she can be found with an instant camera in her hands, but, on occasion, she has been spotted with a 35mm point and shoot. She is also part of Classic Camera Revival this was a rad episode. We talked about community and about the indigenous issues plaguing Canada. It was a solid chat, some fun light stuff with a bit of heavy discussion.Follow Chris at https://www.instagram.com/wutography/Check out Classic Camera Revival...
2021-06-041h 52
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.20 Eric J MeowEric and I got into some great conversations about photography and life. Discussed issues with the world and indigenous and poc communities and reminisced about being 80’s kids.Here are some words about Eric from the man himself.“I am mostly a travel photographer - that is I generally only shoot when I'm on the road. I prefer deserts and prairies to forests and cities. I prefer solitude, and want my photos to express that above almost anything else.I shoot vintage cameras ranging from...
2021-05-282h 17
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.19 The Brothers WrightCheck out Brandon and Brian Wright (AKA The Brothers Wright) on the chat. They are the photographers and creators behind CineStill Film. Their creative work has spanned from music and wedding photography to experimental photography using one-of-a-kind processes and hand-crafted cameras.Follow The Brothers at https://www.instagram.com/bwrightphoto/Check out CineStill at https://www.instagram.com/cinestillfilm/ Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live...
2021-05-211h 25
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.18 Dawn StenzelIn this episode of the chat, we’ve got my oldest friend and one of Vancouver’s best personal and business branding photographers. I’ve known Dawn since we were kids in a sleepy mountain town in the Rockies. She cut her teeth in photography in the darkroom at our high school and then went pro when she moved to Vancouver. Check out the episode to hear about her experiences travelling the world to gain experience and build her photographic business.Follow Dawn at https://www.instagram.com/dawnstenzelphotography/Support this podcas...
2021-05-071h 14
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.17 Becca PetersenIt was a real honor to have one of my best pals and creative partners on the chat. Tune in for this special episode with @becccashootsfilm founder of @northernfilmcollective and a fellow film fanatic. She is a lover of all things retro and seeks to document the world and urban decay as she sees it. Armed with her Canon T90 or Bronica SQ-A she creates vulnerable images that reach inside of you. Becca is a brilliant creative that you should really pay attention to.Follow Becca at https://www.instagram.com/becccashootsfilm/...
2021-04-301h 50
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.16 Brian GarbrechtBrian is my photographic brother from another mother. Half of my favorite instant film photography duo and an all-around awesome human. I met Brian and Mary at Polacon 3. I had no idea that day that I met someone who would become family to me. Here’s a bit more about Brian in his own words.“Brian Garbrecht is an artist from Elgin, IL, who is currently an undergrad student at Northeastern Illinois University. He is working on a long term project about being an adopted person and the search for one’s family and self i...
2021-04-231h 29
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.15 Monika WIt was awesome chatting with the magnificent @nikawiatr she’s been a long-time insta homie and real-life pal for a few years now. Here’s a little bit about her.“USE THIS ONE:Monika is a photographer/designer/art director/image maker. She is also co-manager at Doris studio (@dorisisaplace). Cameras are a special force for her synthesis of vision and storytelling, in her work and experience of the world—she’s come to regard them as ways of finding, instead of tools for capturing. In her other spare times, she plays records fo...
2021-04-161h 56
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.14 AJ HolmesI met AJ on clubhouse recently and he agreed to come on the show. I’m really looking forward to chatting with him. Here's a little bit about AJ.“AJ is a film photographer and co-owner and co-founder of Negative Supply. He's been working with film since 2006, and primarily large format film since late 2014. Since 2019 his work has focused on 4x5 and 8x10 formats utilized for three different long-term bodies of work. He's a 2016 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree in photography and a multi-year member of the Society for Phot...
2021-04-091h 15
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.13 Andre DominguesOn this episode of the chat is @andre.on.film. I met Andre at the @thedarkroomlab film paideia and had a chance to hang out and shoot in San Clemente. He is an avid film photography enthusiast and knows a thing or two about watches. When he’s not behind the camera he’s making sure other film photographers are happy as a customer solutions manager at @cinestillfilm and in-between developing film with sweet night vision goggles he co-hosts the @negativepositives podcast. Should be a really fun episode.Follow Andre at https://www.instagram.com...
2021-04-021h 38
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.12 Sarah Jean AchorSarah is a brilliant large format photography and instant film aficionado based in Ohio. We've been Instagram pals for a long time and had the chance to meet in person in 2019 during an instant film photography show in Elgin IL. We talked about the love of large format photography and Polaroid, the unfortunate reality of non-male photographers, and the magic of photo road trips. I hope you have as much fun watching as we did chatting.Follow Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/sarahjeanachor/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ph...
2021-03-261h 38
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.11 Jeese HitchinsJesse and I got into the dark side of inspiration and we took a trip down memory lane of her favorite places she’s shot. We discussed road trips and photo projects and the happenings at @underdogfilmlab check out the recording to catch up on the series :)Follow Jesse at https://www.instagram.com/jesseshootsfilm/Check out Under Dog at https://www.instagram.com/underdogfilmlab/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/photographychat/donations
2021-03-191h 43
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.10 Jason KummerfeldtThis was a dream episode. So rad to chat with the infamous Grainy Days! We got in deep about photography and the human condition. We tackled an onslaught of comments and questions from the crowd and we shared some laughs. This chat was a delight and I hope you enjoy listening to it!Follow Jason at https://www.instagram.com/50_shades_of_jason/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/photographychat/donations
2021-03-111h 45
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.9 Felice TrinidadFelice has an amazing body of work, if you have not checked it out you really should. I was introduced to her by @rollsofyou when he brought her as his plus one to the @lomographyusa photo walk giveaway I hosted in the summer. It was a blast collaborating with her and am glad we connected. It was such a fun chat!Follow Felice at https://www.instagram.com/felice.c0m/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me...
2021-03-051h 45
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.8 Take KayoIt was nice having a fellow Canadian join me for episode eight. Take is a rad photographer hailing from Vancouver BC who has done projects all around the world. I had the pleasure of meeting Take in San Clemente at The Darkroom Lab film paideia in 2019. He was great to chat with and it's been awesome staying in touch with him over the years. Follow Take at https://www.instagram.com/bigheadtaco/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive...
2021-02-261h 41
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.7 Danielle WrobleskiThis episode with Danielle was so much fun. She is very talented and has an impressive collection of cameras. We talked about projects she is working on and the work she has done building Women with Film Wednesday and also The Film Sorority. It's an episode you don't want to miss.Follow Danielle at https://www.instagram.com/girlwithtoomanycameras/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www...
2021-02-191h 43
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.6 Stephanie RoseJoining me for episode six is @stephanie.rosie hailing from San Diego. I met Stephanie at @thedarkroomlab film paideia in 2019 and have stayed in touch. People like her are part of the reason I am in awe of our community, they add compassion and understanding which becomes part of the glue that holds this nut farm we call film photography together. On top of being an outstanding photographer, she is also an Adventurer, Sailor, Artist, Lover of Cheese and Porter Beer, and a serial road-tripper who loves nachos. Her favorite place is a quiet mountain somewhere with her camera.
2021-02-121h 43
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.5 Philip SteblayJoin Phil and I for episode five of photography chat. Phil has been living in the photography world since childhood. His father ran labs so it was natural for him to get involved in labs himself. The Darkroom Lab has been around since 1976 in San Francisco and relocated to San Clemente in 2009. I’m excited to chat with Philip and hear his perspective on film given his years of experience in the industry. Tune in for a great episode.Follow Phil at https://www.instagram.com/philip_steblay/Check out the Lab at...
2021-02-051h 35
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.4 Julianne EssHad a great episode chatting with Julianne about photography for stop motion animation and her practice of screen printing. She had me tell some stories of my adventures with cameras and we had an interesting conversation about being a creative in Canada.Follow Julianne at https://www.instagram.com/foottoface/Check out her work at http://www.foottoface.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/photographychat/donations
2021-01-291h 53
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.3 Alan EvansJoin me and @abarringtonevans for another episode of photography chat this evening. Alan has made his way to Boston by way of Bama where he is the grand poobah of the @leicastoreboston I met him in 2018 when he hosted an event with Jason Lee promoting A PLAIN VIEW and included a workshop with a photo walk around Boston. That weekend was a turning point in my photographic journey and Alan made it happen. When he’s not enabling people’s dreams he’s out there creating rad photographs. Drop-in tonight to hang with a super passionate cat and pick his br...
2021-01-221h 47
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.2 Amy FoxJoining me tonight on photography chat is Amy and I’m very excited to have her on. I’m curious to hear about how she has used photography as a tool in archeology and her new creative endeavors. The magic of Instagram connected Amy and me last year and I hope tonight it connects y’all together. Thank you for joining me on these chat adventures. Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight.Follow Amy at https://www.instagram.com/shutteringtothink/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every...
2021-01-151h 06
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat s.2 ep.1 Jason LeeHappy New Year everyone. I hope y’all had a fun and safe holidays. I’m excited to say we’re back with photography chat and kicking off season two with Jason Lee. Jason’s passion for photography started in 2002 and since then his work has been featured in many group and solo exhibitions, magazines, and books. In 2018 he released A PLAIN VIEW which was the debut publication for @filmphotographic which He founded in 2015. I met Jason during a book release and workshop at the @leicastoreboston in 2018. We took a walk around Boston, took photos, and chatted among the group, i...
2021-01-0859 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.20 Holiday Wrap-up with Brian BrooksIt’s been a wild year for all of us, which could be a massive understatement in many ways. One of the best things from this year tho is the chat and all of y’all. I can’t believe this will be episode 20, it blows my mind y’all keep showing up. So as a big thank you @brian_brooks and myself are going to do a holiday wrap-up for the photography chat fam. We’ve talked about a joint giveaway but you’ll have to tune in to find out. I love and appreciate you all for being part o...
2020-12-231h 10
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.19 Alexandria JahrAlexandria got her first film camera in 2016 and became enamored with the manual process, delayed gratification, and the flaws that can come from shooting film. Film photography has transformed her way of thinking in our fast-paced, instant perfection world we live in. Join us to chat about her weird, whimsical, wonderful life and about film photography.Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this po...
2020-12-181h 23
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.18 Leslie OrdalRolling into episode 18 we’ve got @frontoparietal hailing from Toronto. Leslie is a die-hard film addict and one of my best photo walk homies. Her usual weapons are a Nikon 35mm or a Mamiya TLR (which I may have had some influence on 🙊). She’s an academic which I feel gives her an interesting eye. We had some laughs and a big old group therapy session since most of us all in some kinda form of lockdown.Check out Leslie here https://www.instagram.com/frontoparietal/Photography Chat is a weekl...
2020-12-111h 32
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.17 Grant BrittianI’m excited to have Grant Brittian joining us for episode 17. Grant has been shooting skateboarding from 1979 to the present and he sees no end in sight. While he was working at the Del Mar Skate Ranch in the 1970’s he was inspired by the top photographers at the time who would come through. He borrowed his roommate's camera and became hooked on shooting. In his vast career, he helped found Transworld skateboarding magazine and The Skateboard Mag. Lately, he’s been focusing on his own artistic endeavors. I had the pleasure of chatting with Grant in San Clemente last y...
2020-11-2759 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.16 Michaela NeumanWe’re coming back to Canada but staying out west for episode 16. @equidem will be joining us from Calgary, Michaela is a wicked talented photographer and videographer who I met off the grams a few years ago. She does awesome work with color and texture and her live music coverage is stellar and has been featured on @cbc @beatroute and @dailyhivecalgary Tune in next week to chat with her about her adventures in photography and her new studio space.Follow Michaela at https://www.instagram.com/equidem/ Photography Chat is a...
2020-11-2059 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.15 Megan BarrettI had the pleasure of meeting Megan during the last @thedarkroomlab Film Paideia in San Clemente back in the before time. She was doing a presentation on the stunning work she does with old school Nikonos cameras and the unholy things she does to low iso film underwater. If you’re not already following @meganshootsfilm you really should, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful images of the ocean inside and out. Her passion for the open water comes from her background in marine biology and her goal is to inspire people to care about our planet a little bit more...
2020-11-1359 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.14 Matt StoffelMatt is a film photo fanatic, third-generation kodaker, and large format shooter. Matt has been seriously shooting since 2002 on both digital and film. However, for his personal work, he tends to lean towards a film. He turned his passion for film towards resurrecting the @kodakcameraclub_roc within the hallowed halls of @kodak to help ignite the passion for film in others across the land. I had the pleasure of meeting Matt during a tour of the Kodak factory in Rochester last year. It was an incredible experience to see where the film I love so much is created.
2020-11-0659 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.13 JP.wtfJP is a fantastic film shooter and expert shit poster residing in the Bay Area. When he’s not rocking out in his moms AMG antagonizing the magats you can find him taking fine portraits and dumping spicy memes. He has mastered portraits during COVID on medium and large format film.Follow JP at https://www.instagram.com/jp.wtf/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://ww...
2020-10-3059 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.12 Jessica ReinhardtJessica is a marketing maven by day, restless insomniac in search of the perfect light in her free time. Most often you can find her tearing up the canyons above Los Angeles, windows down and the music cranked up. She was first bitten by the photography bug in the form of a fisher price 110 camera and has not looked back since. When Polaroid became an endangered species in 2008, she went all in. She primarily shoots with an SX70 and a 360 Land Camera.Follow Jessica at https://www.instagram.com/jetsetter23/
2020-10-2359 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.11 Jana ObscuraWell we spent some time out East so now we’re headed back west to visit with our polapal Jana who is a film shooter from the anarchist jurisdiction of Seattle. She’s generally seen with an instant camera but is also known to cavort with pinhole and 35mm cameras. If you know her whereabouts please send her all of the laundromat photos you have in your possession. Follow Jana at https://www.instagram.com/jana_obscura/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPS...
2020-10-1659 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.10 Peter GumaskasPeter is a large format wizard from Massachusetts who is now the caretaker of the infamous 'Jason Lee Lincoln large format land yacht'. Tune in to be regaled of his adventures piloting this mythical beast from California back to Massachusetts during a pandemic and his anecdotes around shooting large format on the road. Follow Peter at https://www.instagram.com/pgumaskas/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live...
2020-10-0900 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.9 Dave RollansDave is an amazing person and brilliant photographer based in NorCal. They've taken some of my all-time favorite photos. I met Dave during Polacon 4 and we became fast friends. In this episode, we discuss large format and instant photography.Follow Dave at https://www.instagram.com/cinedar/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...
2020-10-0200 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.8 Eric BouvetI met Eric at an event in Tulsa Oklahoma in 2019 and discovered he is really good people. He captures life on film in a really beautiful way and he is one of the curators over at Film Photographic. We talk about life and photography and are visited by his dog Weezel.Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/ericeffinb/Also Weezel https://www.instagram.com/weezelthedog/Check out Film Photographic https://www.instagram.com/filmphotographic/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every...
2020-09-2559 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.7 Barbara ReimerI met Barb in Boston at a photography workshop being held by Leica. We were the only two Canadians there so naturally, we became pals. Barb talks about her adventures abroad and about pinhole and large format photography.Follow Barb at https://www.instagram.com/thereimereason/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ph...
2020-09-1800 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.6 David HunterJoining me in this episode is another good Polapal David Hunter. Things get emotional as we talk about life and Polaroids.Follow David at https://www.instagram.com/davidhunter3404/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/photographychat/donations
2020-09-1159 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.5 TsuPhotoworks AKA TonyThis is an extra special episode. We have @tsuphotoworks aka tony joining us all the way from France!! We’re going global. Tony is a British-Nigerian filmmaker and photographer, third culture kid, and lover of crafts and analog processes. Based in Brittany France, his photography focuses on portraits and documentary work primarily as an art photographer, but also for commissioned work.Follow Tony at https://www.instagram.com/tsuphotoworks/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if...
2020-09-0459 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.4 Armand KohandaniHailing from Denton Texas we've got Armand, the proprietor of the Denton Camera Exchange and one of the founders of the Instant Film Society. I'm proud to call Armand a good homie. In this episode, we talk about large format instant film and other goodies.Follow Armand at https://www.instagram.com/rmandkohandani/Follow the store at https://www.instagram.com/dentoncameraexchange/Check out the Instant Film Society https://www.instagram.com/instantfilmsociety/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pm...
2020-08-2859 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.3 Brandy BBrandy is one of my good homies from the Polacon world. I met her at Polacon 3 in Denton Texas and she's become a great pal. Join us as we talk about Instant Film and enjoy tasty beverages.Follow Brandy at https://www.instagram.com/film_diary_of_a_redhead/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this podcast at — ht...
2020-08-2159 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.2 Brian BrooksMy guest is the infamous Brian Brooks from San Francisco. He is a creator of fine polaroid images and part of a team of passionate film enthusiasts at Underdog Film Lab in Oakland California. I met Brian through the Instant Film Society as we share a mutual love for all things Polaroid.Follow Brian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brian_brooks/Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes...
2020-08-1459 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.1 Jason MooreThe very first episode of Photography Chat which came about from messing around with Instagram Live and discovering people enjoyed watching me talk with my photographer pals. In this episode, we discuss some photography related things and Nick Cage.Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/photographychat/donations
2020-08-0759 min
Photography Chat with MerlinPhotography Chat ep.0 Welcome to the chatWanted to say a quick hello to everyone and introduce the chat. Thanks for joining me on this adventure. I hope y'all have a fun time hanging out with me and my guests.Photography Chat is a weekly Instagram Live @merlindb hosts every Thursday at 5pmPST/8pmESTGive me a follow if you want to see the episodes live https://www.instagram.com/merlindb/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/photographychat/donations
2020-08-0703 min