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The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 12: Olympus has Fallen and Vague VogueThis week, Ben and Jack discuss their photo conversations, as well as Olympus closing their camera branch, Vogue Magazine’s cover of Simone Biles taken by Annie Leibowitz as well as Vanity Fair’s cover of Viola Davis by Dario Calmese. This week’s photo conversation was ‘Isolation’ - Jack’s photo consisted of a self-portrait with abstract overtones and a dark narrative. Ben tried and failed to capture something similar and instead went back to look at the first photo he took during the lockdown and found it fitted the narrative quite well. The next photo c...2020-07-251h 03The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 11: BLMIn this episode, Ben and Jack catch up with their photographic endeavours over the past month. They also discuss their photo conversations. Next week's photo conversation is the word 'Retreat'. If you want to get involved, submit your work at #amedicoreconversation for your chance to be featured. Sources: 13th - Available on Netflix http://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i8510.pdf https://time.com/4429096/black-lives-matter-civil-rights-photography/ https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/viewpoints/photographing-protest-david-hoffman-and-l%C3%ADvia-bonadio https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qhXKRR5Bv1sC&pg=PA243&lpg=PA243&dq=how+does+shock+photography+...2020-07-1057 minThe Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 10: How to Make Money From Photography feat. Matt RoundIn this episode, the mediocre photographers, Ben, Jack and special guest Matt Round discuss how you can turn your photography hobby into a business, whether that be through savvy marketing, how to talk to people, and how to negotiate price. Thanks so much to Matt for coming on the show! Your input means so much! You can find Matt at @mattroundphotography https://www.mattroundphotography.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MattRoundPhotography Find us on Instagram: @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto @themediocrephoto The Mediocre Photographers are recent photography graduates with a weekly show that aims to explain photography...2020-07-1056 minThe Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 9: Top Ten Mistakes Undergraduate Photographers Can MakeIn this episode The Mediocre Photographers list ten mistakes undergraduates could make. Speaking from personal experience, they provide mediocre advice on how not to make the same mistakes. They also discuss the previous Coverage photo conversation. The Mediocre Photo Conversation word this week is "Sanctuary". Use #AMediocreConversation on Instagram to be featured. Deadline this Monday 12pm. Find us on Instagram: @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto @themediocrephoto The Mediocre Photographers are recent photography graduates with a weekly show that aims to explain photography. On the show you'll find videos based on their university experience, common interests or questions they...2020-07-1018 minThe Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 8: How Important is Research?Ben and Jack the Devil discuss how important research, shoot plans, and sketchbooking is after we finish our degree. Want to get involved with our photo conversation "Coverage?" Upload your photos with the #amediocreconversation Follow us! @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto @themediocrephoto2020-07-101h 11The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 7: Dealing with CriticismBen and Jack discuss the weird and wonderful world of criticism in fine art photography and beyond, looking at tales of woe, and top tips for giving, taking on board and receiving criticism. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… They also looked over last week's Photo Conversation and discussed this week's conversation 'Spectrum'. If you want to take part in next week's conversation use the #amediocreconversation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Follow us on Instagram @themedicorephoto @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto2020-07-1059 minThe Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 6: Critiquing r/photographsBen and Jack are joined by a very special guest Louis Barr to discuss what we've been up to this week, our redundancy photos and have a look at r/photography. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… This week's photo conversation is "Gutter". Send in your entries using the #amediocreconversation on instagram for a chance to be featured! Check out the Isolation Zine: https://indd.adobe.com/view/dd02acf7-7eb3-4825-a1c0-c64a3f133ba3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… *Photos we looked at* "Parked for Good" - https://www.reddit.com/r/photographs/comments/g4rfvw/parked_for_good/ "Sweat Bee Foraging in a Sourgrass Flower III" - https://www.reddit.com/r/photographs/comments/g4q2uv/sweat_bee_foraging_in_a_sourgrass_flower_iii/ "Gatka Warrior, India" - https://www.reddit.com/r/photographs/comments/g4p3c4/gatka_warrior_india/ "P...2020-07-101h 04The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 5: Creative BlockBen and Jack discuss Creative Block both within uni and afterwards. They also discuss their creative process and if you should create emotionally driven work. NEW PHOTO CONVERSATION WORD: Redundant: Use #AMediocreConversation with your word for a chance to be featured! Follow us on instagram @mediocrephoto @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto2020-07-101h 02The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 4: Showing Each Other Our LibrariesIn this episode, Jack and Ben look discuss their top 5 favourite photobooks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Work we discuss in this Episode: - Humans of New York: Stories - Brandon Stanton (https://www.humansofnewyork.com/) - Sugar paper Theories - Jack Latham (https://www.jacklatham.com/) - Harry Callahan Nature (https://www.lensculture.com/books/10156-nature) - Arktikugol - Leo Delafontaine (http://www.leodelafontaine.com/) - The Moth - Jem Southam (https://mackbooks.co.uk/products/the-moth-br-jem-southam) - In Sickness and in Health - Colin Gray (https://mackbooks.co.uk/products/in-sickness-and-in-health-br-colin-gray?variant=24252717236288) - Astres Noires - Katrin Koenning and Sarker...2020-07-101h 00The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 3: Does Having a Decent Camera Matter?In which our fearless heroes discuss different camera systems and their advantages or disadvantages. People mentioned in the show: Ben Bullman: https://bmbphotography.co.uk/ Julia Margret Cameron: https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/julia-margaret-cameron Astres Noires: https://chosecommune.com/book/astres-noirs-trade-edition/ Stephen Raff: https://www.stephenraffphotography.co.uk/ Miroslav Tichy: https://gizmodo.com/czech-photographers-cameras-made-from-trash-still-captu-5039967 Follow us on Instagram! @themediocrephoto @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto2020-07-1059 minThe Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 2: How Did We Cope After University?In which our intrepid heroes explore life in the big bad world outside the warm, comfortable walls of a university faculty People we mentioned: Robert Darch: www.robertdarch.com Sian Davey: www.siandavey.com Alec Soth: alecsoth.com/photography Follow us on Instagram @themediocrephoto @benbullmanphoto @jackhendersonphoto2020-07-101h 00The Mediocre Photographer's ShowThe Mediocre Photographer's Show Episode 1: Why do People Use Such Long Words in PhotographyWhy do People Use Such Long Words in Photography? Guggenheim New York: https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/09/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-frank-lloyd-wright-new-york-city/ Dan Wood: http://www.danwoodphoto.com/ Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://www.sugimotohiroshi.com/ Edward Burtynsky: https://www.edwardburtynsky.com/ How to Write About Contemporary Art: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Write-About-Contemporary-Art/dp/0500291578/ref=sr_1_1? crid=1MOY0LDXKAP6Q&keywords=how+to+write+about+contemporary+art&qid=1581147406&sprefix=how+to+write+abou+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 Another Place Press: https://anotherplacepress.bigcartel.com/ Missy Prince: https://missyprince.com/2020-07-101h 00