The Photowalk (2025)

11/07/2025

In this special edition of The Photowalk, we’re in Paris, exploring the city through the eyes of celebrated street photographer and regular contributor to the show Valérie Jardin. With her as our guide, we visit places that hold a special photographic charm, not just some of the landmarks, but the quieter, less-travelled streets and corners. It’s a street photography walking workshop, and we learn not just how to make better pictures, but how to truly see opportunities and moments. Along the way, we’ll meet others on the same path, fellow photographers from around the world, brought together by a shared curiosity and the joy of photographing life as it happens.

Valérie shares her deep knowledge of the city, its history and visual language, offering practical guidance and insight, plus there are some surprises as we walk. Whether you’re carrying a camera or simply walking with your ears, this episode invites you to pause, notice, and feel part of something creative in one of the World’s most vibrant photographic cities.

Also, today, Gary Ramage invites you to take part in the new One Word Assignment.

In this special edition of The Photowalk, we explore Paris with renowned street photographer Valérie Jardin. From iconic scenes to quiet corners, it's a walking workshop in seeing and making pictures. Alongside fellow photographers, we learn, discover, and share the joy of observing life in one of ...

04/07/2025

Quintin Lake is my guest today, sharing stories from the literal edges. From 2015 to 2021, he walked the entire coastline of mainland Britain, covering all 11,000 km of it, creating The Perimeter, a six-year photographic journey that explores light, isolation, design, and the quiet drama of the country's outermost margins. A fine art and architectural photographer, Quintin’s eye has always been drawn to form and structure. We also talk about his personal work, including Absent Pyramid, a study of Chernobyl 21 years later, and Cold War Spaces of Fear. Quintin’s work is marked by precision, stillness, and a deep attentiveness to place. In this conversation, we explore endurance and creativity, the solitude of long walks, and what it means to photograph with intention.

Also on the show today from the mailbag: Jade Lee has an idea for our 500th episode that allows you to participate, wherever you are in this world. Christopher Parsons shares how sneaking into the right place led to the shot, Bill Frische gifts us a new word you’ll want to make your own, and Reed Gidez explores an abandoned hospital with a camera in hand. Also, today, Gary Ramage invites you to take part in the new One Word Assignment.

A grand walk! 10,000 km! Pic: Quintin Lake

27/06/2025

This week, I’m walking with Thomas Nicolon, a National Geographic Explorer whose camera has led him through the dense rainforests of Central Africa and the tangled frontlines of wildlife trafficking in the Amazon. He’s a photographer, filmmaker, and conservation storyteller who studies some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. Thomas spent five years in the Democratic Republic of Congo, working as a journalist before shifting his focus entirely to the natural world. Since then, he has collaborated with conservation organisations such as WWF and WCS, and published his work in Le Monde, Reuters, GEO, and Mongabay. Thomas has an insatiable love for photography, and that comes across today as he invites you to embrace your childhood wonder and see through the eyes of a nine-year-old.

From the mailbag, Allin Sorenson reflects on his creative legacy, Patrick Gerke’s lost in a jungle of grass, and Michael Brennan delivers a heartfelt letter and boldly bins off social media’s pesky algorithms. I announce a special Photowalk meet up planned for July 30th and Paul Hutson invites you to take part in the One Word Assignment.

This week I’m walking with Thomas Nicolon, a Nat Geo Explorer and conservation storyteller who's worked in Central Africa and the Amazon. He shares his passion for the natural world and the power of childlike wonder. Also: Allin Sorenson reflects on legacy, Patrick Gerke’s in tall grass, Michael...

20/06/2025

In this episode, I’m joined by a former frontline military photographer whose camera has been trained on the complexities of human nature through the lens of conflict and resilience over the course of three decades. But it was one small slip, a dropped lens cap, that nearly cost Gary Ramage his life. We discuss the moments behind the images, the weight of documenting conflict, and how one decision in a war zone can alter everything. We also talk about what it means to return from the intensity of conflict zones and adjust to the quiet normality of everyday life—how you make sense of war when the world around you carries on as if nothing happened.

Also on the show and from the mailbag, John Kenny introduces the curious sport of shin-kicking (don’t try this at home), Tony Lorenzo tackles imposter syndrome with style, and 35mm film. Andrew Gardner tells a story with a radioactive twist, (perhaps), Graham Harries talks about urbex, and Paul Hutson sets June’s One Word Assignment.

Former frontline photographer Gary Ramage joins me to talk about life in war zones, the cost of a dropped lens cap, and returning to everyday life after conflict. Also in the show: John Kenny on shin-kicking, Tony Lorenzo on imposter syndrome and film, Andrew Gardner’s radioactive tale, Graham Har...

13/06/2025

In this episode, philosophical YouTuber Sean Tucker is back to talk with me about the parts of creative life we don’t often say out loud, anxiety, self-doubt, the “Is it good enough?” spiral, and what to do when you feel like giving up. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about the why behind the work, and how we find our way back when the spark dims.

From the mailbag, Paul Friday swears by checklists as an antidote to anxiety (with proper ticks, not the woodland kind), Lars Hegaard introduces a book that might just change your shelf forever, and Jason Ingram prompts me to consider the real nature of importance. Plus, Valérie Jardin returns for Teach Me Street, and we’ve got June’s One Word Assignment from Paul Hutson.

Sean Tucker returns to explore the quiet struggles of creative life, doubt, burnout, and finding meaning when the spark fades. From the mailbag: Paul Friday’s checklist cure, a life-shifting book from Lars Hegaard, and Jason Ingram on what really matters. Plus, Valérie Jardin’s Teach Me Street ...

06/06/2025

Today, I’m joined by world-renowned portrait photographer Platon. Known for capturing some of the most iconic faces in modern history, from world leaders to cultural figures, Platon shares an insight into the emotional depth of portraiture, human connection, and the responsibility that comes with photographing power. We explore how photography can give voice to the unheard, why vulnerability matters more than perfection, and what it really means to see someone.

From the mailbag, Mark Christensen shares the story of how his flash may have saved his life, Phil Ferris is looking behind the sofa for his mojo, Jade Lee’s filming snakes at her feet, and Allin Sorenson brings a poem to the path that ties beautifully to my chat with Platon. Plus we have a new assignment from portrait photographer and writer, Paul Hutson.

World-renowned portrait photographer Platon joins me to talk about the emotional depth of portraiture, connection, and the weight of photographing power. Also today: Mark’s life-saving flash story, Phil’s missing mojo, Jade’s snake shoot, Allin’s poetic path, and a new photo assignment from ...

30/05/2025

David duChemin is a photographer, author, and adventurer whose work and words have helped countless creatives reconnect with the why behind their work, which plays perfectly into the story of this podcast. Known for his deep reflections on vision, presence, and the stories we tell with a camera, David brings a grounded honesty to conversations about creativity. He talks today about taking personal risk, his love of the wilds, his deep trust of animals and why travel is such a precious part of his life. To quote, “I don’t want to go through life having only experienced the World through the pages of National Geographic, I want to see it, and touch it and smell it.”

This week, I’m proud to announce something new. The Journey Beyond is a new travel venture for photographers, writers, and creatives heading to places like Mongolia, India, and beyond, not just to see, but to feel, listen, and make work that matters in an experiential way. More news on the show.

Also, from your letters, Anders Ekmark shares how he silences that inner troll when self-doubt creeps in. There’s a poignant farewell letter to Sebastião Salgado, penned by my friend Tomasz from Fujilove. Kelvin Brown talks about finding the courage to ask, “Can I make your portrait?” a deceptively simple but deeply human question, and Dennis Linden reminds us one more time for May, of this month’s One Word Assignment.

David duChemin joins me to talk risk, creativity, and why travel must be lived, not just imagined. There's also news of The Journey Beyond, an exciting new creative travel venture. Plus, Anders Ekmark tackles self-doubt, Tomasz bids farewell to Salgado, Kelvin Brown finds courage in portrait-making,

23/05/2025

I have a trio of guests on the show this week. Photographer, author and adventurer David duChemin joins me ahead of his full appearance next week for a shorter but powerful conversation that weaves through some of the themes we’ve explored on the show over the past year: presence, obsession, talent, adversity, courage, comparison, and yes, that old imposter syndrome chestnut, all with David’s signature warmth and insight.

My good friend, documentary photographer Giles Penfound, joins me for a walk and shares a disarming way to connect with people you might never normally speak to. If you've ever felt that knot-in-the-stomach hesitation when approaching a stranger and asking, “Can I make your portrait?”, Giles might just have the key to making those conversations feel not only possible but natural, and Valérie Jardin returns for this month’s Teach Me Street, ahead of our summer recording in Paris.

From the mailbag and also on the show, Robin Chun reckons he’s made his picture of the year, William Leonard’s been having camera bag nightmares, Paul Moore’s in a derelict hospital shooting for a client while listening to our supernatural episode, and I’ve a story to share about how homelessness led to a walk… which led to a book… which has now become a film, out next week. If you know the story already, I hope you won’t mind the revisit. It’s a path worth walking again.

David duChemin joins me to talk courage, creativity, and imposter syndrome. Giles Penfound shares a disarming way to meet strangers for street portraits. Valérie Jardin returns for Teach Me Street. Plus: Robin Chun’s photo of the year, haunted camera bags, and a story of how one walk led to a bes...

16/05/2025

My guest on the Photowalk show today, Liza Gershman, is a travel and food photographer who is just as interested in the people and places behind the meal as she is in the food itself. Her work has taken her to over 50 countries, always with a focus on storytelling and travel, whether through the steam rising off a street vendor’s stall or the quiet moments shared at a family table. Liza’s path into food photography was not necessarily planned, however. It started with a yes and grew from there. In this episode, we talk about the role food plays in identity, how travel shapes the creative eye, and how photography can slow us down long enough to really notice what is in front of us.

From the mailbag today, you might want to brace yourself before the first letter lands; Charles Mason is to blame, with a tale involving something he calls photographer’s knee. Craig Wilson is up a mountain with his camera, Paul Friday is wrapping himself in cotton wool (the reason will become clear), and Bob Shonkoff has a 4am story that might just have you glancing over your shoulder. Plus, we reveal the winner of last month’s ‘context’ photo assignment, and there is a fresh new challenge to get stuck into.

My guest on the Photowalk today is Liza Gershman, a travel and food photographer who’s just as interested in the people and places behind the meal as the food itself. Her work spans over 50 countries, with a focus on storytelling—whether it’s the steam rising from a street vendor’s stall or ...

09/05/2025

Today, an episode where I walk with my guest along the paths of Greenham Common in Berkshire, England. We explore how photography, adventure, and purpose can align to become one path. Photographer Tom Warburton retired early and, rather than settle into a slower pace, decided to walk the length of the River Ganges, over 1,100 kilometres from the glacier source in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Yamuna near Prayagraj. It was a journey fuelled by curiosity, a love of walking, a desire to see life away from the main roads, and to photograph people and culture with care and respect.

Tom had long held an interest in photography, but like many, life’s other responsibilities often came first. So with time finally on his side, he went in search of something deeper, not just images, but understanding. The result? A slow, human journey through rural villages, pilgrimage sites, nature reserves, and towns where he was often the only outsider for miles.

In today’s episode, we walk and talk about what it means to truly travel with intention, to go off the beaten path, to connect with strangers, and to find portraits in moments where trust is built, not taken. This is a story of walking for photography, walking for perspective, and walking, quite simply, for the love of the road. As the walk draws to a close, Tom arrives in Prayagraj just as the Maha Kumbh Mela begins, a once-in-144-years gathering of extraordinary scale and spirit. On the biggest days, over 40 million people converge: sadhus, pilgrims, Naga ascetics, all drawn to the sacred waters where the Ganges and Yamuna meet. And there’s Tom, camera in hand, somehow slipping through the crowds and into the press areas, ready to capture it all.

Today I walk Greenham Common with photographer Tom Warburton, who left behind office life to walk 1,100km along the Ganges. It’s a story of purpose, portraits, and travel with intention, from Himalayan glaciers to the vast Maha Kumbh Mela, where over 40 million gathered and Tom, camera in hand, wa...

02/05/2025

The mailbag returns today alongside my guest Mark Fearnley, a London-based street photographer known for his minimalist, fine art approach to urban storytelling, where lines, light, and shadow play leading roles. With a background rooted in the arts, his shift to photography felt like a natural extension of how he sees the world. In this episode, Mark shares the story of how he found his visual voice, why the city of London in particular remains his ever-changing canvas, and how his work challenges the traditional idea of what street photography should look like. Alongside creating striking, often cinematic imagery, he also spends time guiding others, not just in technique, but in learning to observe with intent.

Also, in the monthly feature Teach Me Street, Valérie Jardin answers what ‘makes an image,’ and unpicks how photographers can recognise that they have captured something really quite special. Plus, Extra Miler Dennis Linden sets a new assignment for the month.

From the mailbag two Chris’s, Articulate and Parsons celebrate the sights and sounds of our Indian special, Charles Mason reminds us of the power of hands, and how much hands say about us in a portrait, plus Lin Gregory has important and special thoughts about safety for women photographers on the paths we tread.

The mailbag’s back, joined by London street photographer Mark Fearnley, known for minimalist, cinematic imagery shaped by light and shadow. He shares how he found his visual voice and why London is his ever-changing muse. Also: Teach Me Street with Valérie Jardin, a new Extra Mile challenge, and ...

25/04/2025

This week, The Photowalk steps into another world. I’ve swapped the familiar footpaths of my English home for the rich tapestry of India, a country that stirs something profound in you from the moment you arrive. The air feels heavier with story, the colours seem to hum, and every turn in the road holds a scene you’ve not experienced before. India doesn’t just invite you in, it wraps itself around you.

In this special episode, I travel with nine curious photographers through Delhi and Jodhpur, cameras at the ready, to witness many scenes, including the festival of colour, Holi, where colourful powders of the Spring celebration hang in the air, and the streets come alive.

Alongside co-leader Jason Florio and our Indian guides Shivam and Arvind, I talk photography, travel, and the way India overwhelms every sense: the smell of spice and diesel, the sounds of laughter and rickshaws, the heat, the rhythm, the way that everyday life plays out with a sense of theatre, spontaneous, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

Part postcard, part diary, this is your personal invitation to join me and become the Other Traveller. Because next year, we’re doing it again. Photographers often talk about seeing with fresh eyes, but India doesn’t just give you that. It wonderfully demands it.

This week, The Photowalk travels through India with nine photographers, capturing Delhi, Jodhpur, and the Holi festival. With co-leader Jason Florio and local guides, we explore a country that overwhelms the senses and inspires the lens. Part postcard, part diary—India doesn’t just invite fresh ...

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