Laura Pannack is an award-winning British photographer known for her intimate portraiture. Her work explores themes of youth, vulnerability, and connection, blending fine art and psychology to create intimate visual stories. Recognised by Leica Society International , the Sony World Photography Awards, World Press Photo, and the British Journal of Photography, Laura’s long-term projects, including The Journey Home from School and Separation, reveal her unique ability to capture trust and authenticity through the camera.

In this episode Laura shares her journey into photography She reflects on early lessons learned while assisting other photographers Her interest in psychology drew her to portraiture where she could explore empathy, trust, and human connection in a more personal way.

The conversation dives into the meditative process behind Laura’s portraits from creating safe, cocoon-like spaces with her subjects to using silence, stillness, and sound to cultivate authentic emotion. Tim and Laura discuss the power of natural light, vulnerability, and long-term collaboration, and how curators, editors, and awards shape the public reception of photographic work.

Laura also talks about her Sony Award-winning “the journey home from school  ” project, exploring childhood memory, nostalgia, and everyday resilience, and her recent transition into mixed-media and sound-based practice. Together, they reflect on self-doubt, resilience, and the ongoing balance between artistic growth and emotional openness.

Some of the photographers mentioned in this episode are 

Mark Power @marktpower

Pippa Healy @pippahello

Simon Roberts @simoncroberts

Hannah Watson @ tjboulting

Stuart Pilkington @pilkington

Monica Allende @monica.allende

Carolyn Mendelshon  carolynmendelsohn

Alys Tomlinson @ alystomlinson

Laura Pannack Website

Laura Pannack Instagram

Talking Frames Instagram

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