Sunny 16 Podcast

With apologies for the delay in getting this episode to you (due entirely to Clare looking at dog pictures on the internet), it is with the usual big pile of delight that we bring you 3 of the finest of the current available hosts of the Sunny 16 Podcast for a show full of chat about the Photography show and some interesting new work Clare is getting started on, plus all the usual diversions!   https://chroma.camera/ - Home of the Double Glass lens and upcoming Chroma Click https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/intrepid-4x5-film-holder    Rachels Exhibition submission details:   TAKE/MAKE/CREATE - A collective analogue exhibition in a Georgian BANK VAULT! - Free submission! Exhibition Call !! - Open to anyone who has done a workshop with me / Little Vintage Photography, or is a member of my Patreon and/or Darkroom & Studio Membership! At the start of 2024 I made a decision to try to celebrate and share more of the analogue photography that is created by our amazing community, and one of those ways, is to have an exhibition where you can see and share physical prints! Given that there is an original BANK VAULT which has been turned into an exhibition space for hire, literally housed within No.1 Hamilton Square (where the Little Vintage Photography Darkroom & Studio are based) it seemed like the natural choice.  Therefore, for those who are part of the Little Vintage Photography community, I am offering an exhibition call for your favourite, black & white analogue work, to give you an opportunity to exhibit it within this uniquely special place, for a week in April (19th-26th) There will also be a Private View on 19th April 5-7pm (drinks & nibbles stat)!       Eligibility & Entry Criteria: * Be a previous LVP Workshop attendee, a member of the Little Vintage Photography Patreon and/or a Darkroom & Studio Member (p.s. You can join LVP Patreon from £3 a month, or £10 a month as a Darkroom Member!) * Have an image created using an analogue process / shot on film and/or darkroom print * Print size to be up to 10x8" (max) * Black & White only * Open theme of 'Take/Make/Create' - choose a favourite image that you've always wanted to exhibit * You're happy to help share a post or two about the event on social media (if you have SM - don't worry if not!) * You can send the image to arrive (physical print or digital scan) no later than Friday 5th April There is NO submission fee required (I wanted to make it as accessible as possible so am using Patreon support) But if you are in a position to do so, and would like to contribute a little towards the framing, hanging & venue hire costs (as I'll be covering the rest myself), any extra you can spare would be gratefully received - I'll send a PayPal link in a few (and your name / SM handle will of course be added to a sponsors list at the exhibition!) If anyone interested can contact me by 5th April, with a view to getting their piece to me by 12th April, that'd be great! You can comment on this thread, send me a DM on Instagram.com/littlevintagephotography or email me via my website: littlevintagephotography.co.uk/contact You can post a physical print (please ensure it's not your only copy and/or properly insured!) to: Little Vintage Photography, Hamilton Vault Studios, No.1 Hamilton Square, CH41 6AU or send me a high res digital version via wetransfer.com - drop me a line first though, so I can give you full details! Unfortunately, due to funds, I won't be able to post work back, but am happy to keep it for in-person collection, for 3 months after the end of exhibition.

On this weeks show we have return visit from the fabulous pusher of film photography frontiers Dave Walker joining us to talk about his recent adventures creating in-camera colour prints using the Pinsta camera, and making black and white into positive prints with a simple procedure that even Graeme wasn't able to totally mess up.   You can find Dave on Instagram @DavetheWalker80 His 35mmc articles are here: https://www.35mmc.com/14/02/2024/the-black-and-white-paper-reversal-process/ https://www.35mmc.com/31/05/2023/pinsta-full-colour-instant-4x5-pinhole-prints-without-a-darkroom/   We also spoke to the lovely Emma Lloyd about a print sales project she is running this month to raise money for charity and celebrate International Womens day.    Event details: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_FgmeyHjd/?igsh=MWYwN3M0NHlzOW51Yg== grainsplaining@gmail.com   @grainsplaining Twitter and IG   @emmajlloyd_   @photoxcore_archive

On this episode we're delighted to be joined be photographer, printer, exhibitor, gym attendee and all round legend Pete Langman to talk about his recent exhibition, how he handled documenting sensitive subject matter, and where his experiences are leading him next.    You can find Pete's website here: https://www.cameraandcoffeecabin.click/ The video of stills and spoken word here: https://youtu.be/futXonHE9kw?si=N4uWf1CVfrUW0eot And @grainagainstthemachine on Instagram

Ring the bells, bang the drums, hoover the cat, it's Cheap Shots Challenge judging time! Rachel and Clare let Graeme out from the producer box he's kept in, and they're joined by the wonderful Val Plichta, English teacher, oft-time photography model/muse for Rachel and the perfect person to judge both the our efforts and the frankly far superior work done by our marvellous listeners.   LINKS: Rachel Instant box camera sessions: https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/vintage-portrait/ Analogue Retreat mailing list: https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/the-analogue-retreat/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/littlevintagephotography Cyanotype Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/802781811007?aff=oddtdtcreator   Open day: https://www.theshoreditchacademy.com/current-workshops   Photography Show: https://www.photographyshow.com/welcome

On 27th of January the world lost a legendary and unique photographer, Brian Griffin. His never ending creativity, off the wall vision and sheer drive to make new and original art left us with a body of work unlike any other, and earned him many plaudits, including Photographer of the Decade for his work in the 1980's.   We were lucky enough to be joined by Brian on the show a couple of times. He was a truly lovely person, generous with his time and with an inexhaustible supply of stories about his work and life. Our conversation with him inspired all of us greatly (John would be referencing knicker elastic for many months after the show), and Clare went on to become good friends with Brian, an unsurprising meeting of creative minds.   In tribute to Brian we're rebroadcasting his first appearance on the show, when we all got introduced to the man behind some truly incredible work, yet who somehow has gotten forgotten about as the years went on. As an added bonus, John was on this show, and it is always wonderful to hear his voice.    https://www.briangriffin.co.uk/

On this show Rachel is joined by the fabulous Billy Sanford to talk about what they've been up to over the festive period, their photography plans and hopes for 2024 and much more - there's plenty to talk about!   Get your pictures in for the Cheap Shots Challenge to sunny16podcast@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare delve into mail from the community, discuss how to approach getting  your work into galleries, Rachel's new Afghan camera and much more.   Don't forget to get working on your Cheap Shots entries, the theme this time out is "Literature"   Links: Application to take part in "Ambiguous" zine: https://forms.gle/yhToPdsEeqYFShxK9 It can also be found in my Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky accounts @richardhall on twitter & Bluesky, @connexions on Insta. Crown and Flint film management app: https://crown-and-flint.goodman-wilson.com/press/25092023.html Get involved with Real Photography Company: https://www.instagram.com/p/C0d4riwoBLR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=ODhhZWM5NmIwOQ==  

It's a real treat this week to be able to share with you all the frankly brilliant news that Harman Labs, the people who already bring you all of your favourite Ilford and Kentmere films, papers etc, are launching a brand new made from the ground up colour film for the first time ever at their factory in Mobberley!   Matt and Michelle join Rachel and Graeme to give us all the details, go to the freshly minted Harman Photo website: https://harmanphoto.co.uk/ to see example photo's, videos and more.  You can find and follow them on https://www.instagram.com/harmanphoto/ and https://twitter.com/HarmanPhoto  And as you listening you can buy this film RIGHT NOW from your favourite Ilford and Kentmere  film  Stockists!

On this weeks show Rach and Clare return to catch us up on all they've been up to and to talk about the delights and difficulties of shooting over the gloomy months of winter and offer their suggestions on how to make the best of the grey months.   Big shoutout to everyone's favourite Sunbeam Billy Sanford who's crazy rock and roll lifestyle finally caught up with him this week - Get Well Soon Billy!   Find the trailer for Simon Riddells new documentary Peak Perseverance here: Peak Perseverance Trailer OFFICIAL   If you want to get involved with the Cheap Shots Challenge (and we very much hope you do) then email your 2 favourite shots on the subject "Literature" to sunny16podcast@gmail.com - we're excited to see what you come up with!

More fabulous folks from the Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to talk to us on a busy day.   Alecia and Dan from Lensfayre: https://www.lensfayre.com/ Molly : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HlJ1U76_QmtECCGuRIG7Q https://www.instagram.com/eclectachrome/?hl=en Naomi from Intrepid Cameras: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/   Sam from Solarcan: https://solarcan.co.uk/ James Lane from Zone Imaging: https://zoneimaging-photochemicals.co.uk/film-processing-lab-store Johannes Heberlein: https://hedeco.de/ Josh from JFR Film: https://jfrfilm.co.uk/ Karen and Amy from Analogue Wonderland: https://www.instagram.com/karenshootsfilm/ https://www.instagram.com/amyfarrerphotography/ Dan and Dave from Leicester Lo-Fi: https://leicester-lofi.co.uk/  

In this episode we've got the first part of our coverage from the Analogue Spotlight event which took place in Nottingham a few weeks ago. Part 2 will follow shortly, but for now you can tune in to hear from:   Paul Mckay from https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/ Peter from This is How I Roll Film https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thisishowirollfilm?ref=l2-about-shopname Simon Forster from https://simonforsterphotographic.co.uk/ Michelle and Neil from https://twitter.com/HarmanPhoto and of course https://www.ilfordphoto.com/ Emily Gerrard from https://www.sans-studio.co.uk/ Dave Faulkner from https://alfiecameras.com/ Steve Lloyd from https://chroma.camera/ And Rachel Brewster Wright from here. And https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/    

It's a new day at Sunny 16 Towers as Rachel and Clare take the wheel of the good ship (which is also a tower) Sunny 16 onwards to exciting new waters full of analogue photography goodness.   On this weeks show they discuss all they've been up to lately, from running workshops to taking part in exhibitions, Holga week 2023, the upcoming Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham, answer listener emails and MORE!   https://holgaweek.com/ https://analoguespotlight.com/2023-community-event/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ago-film-processor-film-developing-made-easy#/   Rachel and Clare would love to hear from you  - get in touch at sunny16podcast@gmail.com, join the brilliant Sunny 16 Podcast Discord channel where you'll find lots of active film photography conversations, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @Sunny16podcast     

Sunny 16 is back from its summer break! The whole gang are here, refreshed from the break and with stories to share. And we have some announcements too on how the show is moving forward.   Some things mentioned in the show: Analogue Spotlight event Artdoc Gallery The 12.12 project Polaroid i2 camera   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

It’s summer holiday time! What are the team up to over the summer? What photo adventures await? Also, for the first time ever, we are taking an extended break over the summer - but we will be back with you all in the autumn! We hope you all enjoy your summers too 🏄‍♀️🪇🏖️   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

And so it is time to conclude our short series on lighting. Thank you to everyone who submitted images for our assignment on “Intentional Light”. It was great to see them and to discuss them on the show. There are some host submissions to discuss as well.   Video mentioned by Christian on what to shoot when “there is nothing to shoot”.   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

As our lighting series progresses, this week we take a deep dive into Clare’s current, amazing project, inspired by and including lots of lighting. With a deadline of the Revelat show in just a few weeks, Clare has been both hugely busy and hugely creative!   Mentioned in the show: Photie man Yevonde Civilisation - The Way We Live Now Revelat   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

Out of grumpiness can spring beauty. Specifically, Ade is grumpy and that seeds a rich, rambling and revealing conversation about the role vulnerability plays in our creativity. If that sounds heavy, fear not, indulge yourself 😀.   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

A crafty discussion about exposure and how to use it to influence you images - with a generous helping of practical tips on the technicalities of working with flash. Too many topics covered to list them all in the show notes so buckle up and listen in!   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

We teased, then went quiet - but here we are with the start of our new mini-series on lighting! Actually, the launch of two new series on lighting, one here on Sunny 16 and the other on Sunny 16 Presents. Tune in to find out more.   We also have a guest co-host who will go on to host the S16P series, none other than John-Michael Mendizza 🎉. Get a head start on John-Michael’s lightning work at his website or insta.   And as if that is not enough, we invite you all to participate in the mini series by sharing with us your photos made with intentional lighting. More details in the show. Discord link below for joining in.   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

Whoosh! Spring has sprung - or at least is springing, and only if you live in the northern hemisphere - but you get the point. When our minds turn to travelling with for photography and with our cameras, what do we look for? Truly we chase the light 😀!   Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀