A Photographic Life
A Photographic Life is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Grant Scott, a photographer, writer, and lecturer. The show explores the realities of working with and learning about photography, focusing on informed conversation rather than gear reviews or marketing. Each episode reflects on news, discussions, and themes surrounding the photographic community. The podcast is produced by The United Nations of Photography, a platform founded by Scott.
Episodes
A Photographic Life, Episode 424: The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer, Artist and Filmmaker Roger Ballen
In this week’s episode photographer, filmmaker and artist Roger Ballen takes on our ‘Proust Photo Quiz’…
The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour game popular at the end of the 1890s. The album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc.was found in 1924 and publis
A Photographic Life-423: See/Saw 'Sarah Moon, Joel Meyerowitz, Marilyn Monroe, Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on/
www.michaelh
A Photographic Life-422: 'Richard Avedon, Bio Pics, Best of Lists and Listeners Letters'
In episode 422 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd47549knOU
Minimata www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzQv5nVH85o
Funny Face www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs6ASCq9YtY
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane
A Photographic Life-421, With Bill Shapiro 'How To Price and Sell Photographs!'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month Bill and Grant take on the process and the reality of selling photographic prints.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary
A Photographic Life-420: The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer and Photo Editor Cengiz Yar
In this week’s episode documentary photographer and photo editor Cengiz Yar takes on our ‘Proust Photo Quiz’.
The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour game popular at the end of the 1890s. The album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc. was found in 1924 and
A Photographic Life-419: See/Saw 'Photo London 2026 and Peckham 24'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://photolondon.org
www.peckham24.com
http
A Photographic Life-418 'Angus McBean, The Beatles, Control Freaks and Listeners Letters'
In episode 418 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
David Sylvian 'Red Guitar' www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tTX49CjAgo
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer fo
A Photographic Life-417: The Conversation 'Photo Book Design Special' With Graphic Designer Mike Dempsey
In this special episode of The Conversation series Grant Scott speaks with award winning graphic designer Mike Dempsey. In an informal conversation they discuss the importance of understanding design, what is successful design and how this can be applied to photobooks.
Mike Dempsey
From the late 1960s, Dempsey worked in British book publishing houses. He has created stamps for the Royal Mail, the
A Photographic Life-416: 'Photography That Challenges, Photographers Under 40 and Listeners Letters '
In episode 416 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cengiz Yar www.cengizyar.com
Sayuri Ichida www.sayuriichida.com
Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) https://youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so?si=6ThZCxvnFibNcu0j
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Trout M
A Photographic Life-415: See/Saw 'The Netherlands Photo Museum, And Don't Believe The Hype!'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://nederlandsfotomuseum.nl/en/
www.edvand
A Photographic Life-414: 'The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer Lynn Goldsmith
In this week’s episode photographer Lynn Goldsmith takes on our ‘Proust Photo Quiz’…
Lynn Goldsmith’s photography has appeared on and between the covers of Life, Newsweek, Time, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic Traveler, People, Elle, Interview, and the The New Yorker amongst many others. Her subjects have varied from entertainment personalities to sports stars,
A Photographic Life-413: 'The Most Influential Photographer In the World and Keeping It Real!'
In episode 413 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://fwo3.com
www.mattmahurin.com
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising
A Photographic Life-412: With Bill Shapiro 'Photo Competitions Examined, Debated, Discussed and Explained'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month Bill and Grant take on the photo competition.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 20
A Photographic Life-411: 'The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer Perry Ogden
In this week's episode photographer Perry Ogden takes on our 'Proust Photo Quiz'.
The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour game popular at the end of the 1890s. The album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc. was found in 1924 and published in the French lite
A Photographic Life-410: See/Saw 'Martin Parr, Don McCullin, Gordon Parks, Catherine Opie and Jack Davison'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don Mcullin https://holburne.org/opening-in-ja
A Photographic Life-409: 'W Eugene Smith, Photo Morals, and Listeners Letters'
In episode 409 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
W. Eugene Smith: Shadow and Substance - The Life and Work of an American Photographer: Jim Hughes, 1989.
Gene Smith's Sink: A Wide-Angle View - Sam Stephenson, 2017.
Minamata (2020) theatrical trailer https://w
A Photographic Life-408: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Listeners Instagram Q and A'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month Bill and Grant rigorously respond to listeners questions and comments concerning Instagram for photographers.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ezra Klein podcast https:
A Photographic Life-407: The 'Proust Photo Quiz' with Photographer Pete Souza
In this week's episode photographer Pete Souza takes on our 'Proust Photo Quiz'...
The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour game popular at the end of the 1890s. The album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc. was found in 1924 and published in the French lit
A Photographic Life-406: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Avedon, Goldin, Taylor Wessing and Luigi Ghirri'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/nan-gold
A Photographic Life-405: 'Ralph Eugene Meatyard, the USA Influence and Documenting Conflict'
In episode 405 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career S
A Photographic Life-404: with Bill Shapiro 'Is Instagram Dead, Dying Slowly Or Healthy?'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month Bill and Grant talk about the past present and future of Instgram for photographers.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7pz7-DuZG/?utm_sourc
A Photographic Life-403: The 'Proust Photo Quiz' Launches with Photographer Harry Borden
In this weeks episode we launch the new 'Proust Photo Quiz'. Friend of the podcast photographer Harry Borden is the first to take the questions on...
The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc. The album was found in 1924 and published in the
A Photographic Life-402: 'Competition Integrity and The Future for Pro Photography'
In episode 402 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott reflects on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott
A Photographic Life-401: 'Magnum's Future, Photo Perfection and Listeners Letters'
In episode 401 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career
A Photographic Life-400: 'Special Anniversary Episode'
In this special 400th episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott looks back over the podcast's evolution from idea to reality, from shed to garage and from one man talking into a microphone to live events. Engaging in trans-Atlantic conversations and building an incredible archive of photographers thoughts on photography.
Contributors to the mega mix in order of appearance:
Tom Stoddart
Daniel M
A Photographic Life-399: New Year's Eve Special with Bill Shapiro and Fiona Hayes
In this special episode, editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro, art director, creative director and lecturer Fiona Hayes and UNP founder and curator Grant Scott look back on 2025 and forward to 2026 reflecting on photo exhibitions, books, social media, publishing and the expectations of the Twenty First Century photographer.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief
A Photographic Life-398: 'APL LIVE 2025' with Historian Dr Michael Pritchard 'Photo Archives'
In this special episode recorded at our A Photographic Life Live 2025 event at Oxford Brookes University Grant speaks with photographic historian Dr Michael Pritchard concerning the importance of creating an organised archive, making money from an archive and how to leave your archive for those who will inherit it.
Dr Michael Pritchard
Dr Michael Pritchard has a practical knowledge of studio and
A Photographic Life-397: 'APL LIVE 2025' with Photographer and Filmmaker Chris Floyd
In this special episode recorded at our A Photographic Life Live 2025 event at Oxford Brookes University Grant speaks with photographer and filmmaker Chris Floyd focusing on his approach to the photographic portrait, and the physical, spiritual and mental requirements of photographing celebrities.
Chris Floyd
Chris Floyd is a British photographer and film maker. His photographic work has appeare
A Photographic Life-396: 'APL LIVE 2025' with Photographer and Filmmaker Alys Tomlinson
In this special episode recorded at our A Photographic Life Live 2025 event at Oxford Brookes University Grant speaks with photographer and filmmaker focusing on her dedication to the long form project, her film Mother Vera and the the need for dedicated research when building a body of work.
Alys Tomlinson
Tomlinson was born and grew up in Brighton, UK and studied English, literature and communi
A Photographic Life-395.5: 'Martin Parr 1952-2025: "Okay. Next Photo. Which One?"'
In this special episode Grant shares his personal memories of photographer Martin Parr and reflects on his influence on contemporary documentary photography.
Martin Parr
Born in Epsom, Surrey, Parr wanted to become a documentary photographer from the age of fourteen and cited his grandfather, George Parr, an amateur photographer and fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, as an early influence.
A Photographic Life-395: 'Bill Goes to Paris Photo, AI Disagreement and Listening to Experts'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month Bill reflects on his recent trip to Paris Photo, whilst he and Grant lock horns over AI and agree about the importance of experts.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jack
A Photographic Life-394: ‘Jeanloup Sieff, Corinne Day, Rankin and Listeners Letters'
In episode 394 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://jeanloupsieff.com
www.corinneday.com
www.rankinphoto.co.uk
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a
A Photographic Life-393: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Cecil Beaton, Boris Mikhailov and Futurespective'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-o
A Photographic Life-392: 'Dissapearing Photographers, Social Media Confusion and Big Screens'
In episode 392 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
Huger Foote https://hugerfoote.com
Gille Tapie www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/photographers/gilles-tapie/
Dewey Nicks https://deweynicks.com
Javier Vallonrat www.mfilomeno.com/artist/javier-vallhonra
A Photographic Life-391: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Photo Quote Tennis is Born!'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they throw quotes from famous photographers at each other and reflect on the meanings of those quotes.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of
A Photographic Life-390: 'Making Money, Specializing and William Klein'
In episode 390 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photogra
A Photographic Life-389: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Lee Miller, Joy Gregory and Mark Steinmetz'
Mentioned in this episode:
Lee Miller www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/lee-miller
Joy Goodman www.whitechapelgallery.org/exhibitions/joy-gregory-fierce-and-fearless/
Mark Steinmetz https://davidhillgallery.net/artists/mark-steinmetz-taken-from-light
Fiona Hayes
Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years’ experience in publishing, fashion and the art
A Photographic Life-388: 'Lady GaGa, The Most Ridiculous Shoot and Fun Photography'
In episode 388 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
https://www.artsy.net/article/addicted-art-gallery-markus-klinko-lady-gaga-hello-kitty
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photog
A Photographic Life-387: 'Cheap Cameras, Autobiographies and APL Live 2025'
In episode 387 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-photographic-live-live-2025-tickets-1693780716719?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to
A Photographic Life-386: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Can You Teach Photography?'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on teaching photography and the role of the teacher.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; L
A Photographic Life-385: 'Documentaries, Photographing Artists and Man Ray'
In episode 385 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
www.motherverafilm.co.uk
https://releasing.dogwoof.com/i-am-martin-parr
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work
A Photographic Life-384: 'Special Episode, A Conversation with Photographer Jim Mortram'
In this special episode UNP Founder and Curator Grant Scott speaks with documentary photographer Jim Mortram about long form projects, empathy, collaboration, community and social media.
Jim Mortram
Jim Mortram is a British social documentary photographer and writer, based in Dereham, Norfolk in the East of England. His ongoing project, Small Town Inertia, records the lives of a number of disadva
A Photographic Life-383: 'Nick Knight, Garry Winogrand and Listeners Letters'
In episode 383 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-382: Special Conversation 'Photography Take's Control with Photographers Simon Roberts and Nina Emett'
In this episode UNP Founder and Curator Grant Scott speaks with photographers Simon Roberts and Nina Emett about their project to establish an artist led collaborative space for photography on the South coast of England.
Simon Roberts
Robert's is based in Brighton, UK, and recognised for his large-format, tableaux photographs exploring the socio-political fabric of Britain. His practice also enco
A Photographic Life-381: 'Summer Special: IT Girls, Alcohol, Photography and the 1990s'
In this fourth and final episode of a special four part Summer series Grant Scott reads extracts from his book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven Magazines. Sixty Years of Stories.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside
A Photographic Life-380: 'Summer Special: 'New Wave, New Romantics, Photography and the 1980s'
In this third episode of a special four part Summer series Grant Scott reads extracts from his book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven Magazines. Sixty Years of Stories.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photogr
A Photographic Life-379: Summer Special: 'Glam, Punk, Photography and the 1970s'
In this second of a special four part Summer series Grant Scott reads extracts from his book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven Magazines. Sixty Years of Stories.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic c
A Photographic Life-378: 'Summer Special: Swingin' London, Photography and the 1960s'
In this first of a special four part Summer series Grant Scott reads extracts from his book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven Magazines. Sixty Years of Stories.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic ca
A Photographic Life-377: 'Recommending Robert Frank, Social Media Warriors and Photo Knowledge'
In episode 377 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life- 376: 'Special Episode, A Conversation with Photographer Edmund Sumner'
In this special episode UNP Founder and Curator Grant Scott speaks with architectural photographer Edmund Summer about soft eyes, traces of memory, collaboration and understanding your subject matter.
Edmund Sumner
Sumner is an architectural photographer, based in London, with a global clientele spanning four continents. Architects, publishers, government departments and curators alike have, for
A Photographic Life-375 'Three-Name-Photographers, Why Analogue? and Listener Letters'
In episode 375 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-374: 'Diane Arbus Backlash and What Photographers Know and Don't Say!'
In episode 374 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-373: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What Is Street Photography?'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on street photography.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the
A Photographic Life-372: 'Nick Hedges, Documenting Life Today and Cloud Storage'
In episode 372 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-371: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'World Press Photo, Astronomy and Eadweard Muybridge'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Fiona Hayes
Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lect
A Photographic Life-370: 'Salgado, Photographs on Walls and Photo Memory'
In episode 370 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-369: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What Is Urban Landscape Photography?'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on sports photography.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the
A Photographic Life-368: 'The Nick Ut/Napalm Girl Controversy and Listeners Letters'
In episode 368 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-367: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Power and Glory, Gabriel Moses and Photo London'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Power and the Glory https://www.newportstr
A Photographic Life-366: 'Cartier-Bresson Words, One Lens Creativity and Photo Book Titles'
In episode 366 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-365: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'What About Landscape Photography?'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on landscape photography.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was
A Photographic Life-364: 'Walker Evans is the GOAT, Being Liked and AI Prompts'
In episode 364 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-363: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Resistance, Sony WPO Awards and Eileen Perrier'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://turnercontemporary.org/whats-on/resist
A Photographic Life-362: 'The Photographer's Studio, Wacky! and What is Landscape Photography?'
In episode 362 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-361: 'Photo Winners, Minor White and Good Trouble!'
In episode 357 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-359: 'Knowledge, Photo Knowledge and Not Getting Paid!'
In episode 359 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-360: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Just Say No!'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on just saying no!
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the lar
A Photographic Life-358: 'See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'The Face at NPG, Ernest Cole and Peter Hujar'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Fiona Hayes
Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lect
A Photographic Life-357: 'Colm Pierce, Taking Time, and Teaching Photography'
In episode 357 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Colm Pierce is an accomplished documentary photographer who since picking up a camera in 1987, has travelled extensively throughout his home country of Ireland as well as to France and Vietnam. Colm’s work has been featured
A Photographic Life-356: The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Photo Social Media in 2025'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on sports photography.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary photo magazine; LIFE’s relaunch in 2004 was the
A Photographic Life-355: 'Kirsty Mitchell, Paying for Feedback and Landscape Photography'
In episode 355 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photog
A Photographic Life-354: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Linder and The 80s: Photographing Britain'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.
Fiona Hayes
Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lect
A Photographic Life-353: 'Photography in the '90s with Jake Chessum, James Dimmock and Chris Floyd'
In this special conversation Grant Scott speaks with photographers and founders of The Farringdon Print Shop, Jake Chessum, James Dimmock and Chris Floyd, to reflect on editorial photography in the 90s and creating a platform to monetize their joint archives.
Jake Chessum’s timeless and engaging celebrity portraits have appeared in many prestigious publications and the range of celebrities he has
A Photographic Life Episode-352: The Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Photobook Text'
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on text in photobooks.
This episode is also available as a visual recording on Youtube @UnofPhoto
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-
A Photographic Life-351: 'Patti Smith, Making Mistakes, and Photographer John Vachon'
In episode 351 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career
A Photographic Life-350: 'A Conversation with Harry Borden on Photographers on Youtube'
In this special extended episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott engages in a conversation with UK based photographer, Harry Borden about the importance his YouTube channel and how to use the platform to remain relevant and engaged with the medium.
Harry Borden was born in New York and brought up on a farm in Devon in the South West of England. He studied photography at Plymouth College of Ar
A Photographic Life-349: 'The Eye! Digital Archives, Sketchbooks and Feedback'
In episode 349 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Mentioned in this episode:
www.kinfolk.com
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients
A Photographic Life-348: 'Berenice Abbott, Fakes, Randoms and Reading'
In episode 348 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.
Dr.Grant Scott
After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career
A Photographic Life-347: 'New Year Special 2025' with Bill Shapiro and Fiona Hayes
In this extended episode, editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro, art director, creative director and lecturer Fiona Hayes and UNP founder and curator Grant Scott look back on 2024 and forward to 2025 whilst reflecting on photo exhibitions, books, social media, publishing and the expectations of the Twenty First Century photographer.
Bill Shapiro
Bill Shapiro served as the Editor-
A Photographic Life-346: 'Christmas Special' with Peter Fetterman
In this special extended episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott engages in a vigorous conversation with California based curator, gallerist Peter Fetterman about the importance of passion, risk taking and empathy in photography.
Peter Fetterman
Born in London, Peter Fetterman has been deeply involved in the medium of photography for over thirty years. Initially a filmmaker, producer and coll
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