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Portraits, Passion and Process: an honest chat with Photographer Hannah Couzens

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I had an honest chat with photographer Hannah Couzens, a Profoto and Sony Ambassador, during this live broadcast, and this is the recording. We talked about her process for taking portraits, how she approaches lighting and how she gets the very best out of a portrait session. Hannah also shared some of the challenges that come with being a modern-day studio photographer, which made for a really open and useful conversation.

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Portrait of a short-haired man in a dark shirt with a serious expression against a dark backdrop
Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy blonde hair against a dark background
Portrait of a woman with long brown hair in a floral dress among wheat under a blue sky
Low-key portrait of a man in a flat cap and three-piece suit seated beside a lantern
Woman in white lying back in still water with her face and reflection visible
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The Essential Skills and Attitude for a Successful Photography Business with Pye Jirsa

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with Pye Jirsa, photographer, director, educator and founder of SLR Lounge. Pye's widely known for his captivating wedding photography, but here we talk about his business advice and mentoring: building a solid foundation for a photography business, how to deal with clients, self-worth, dealing with negativity and a whole lot more. If you're running a photography business, or thinking about starting one, there's plenty of practical advice here on both the skills and the attitude it takes.

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Couple embracing on the crest of a sand dune at sunset, the woman's red dress blowing in the wind
Black and white photo of a couple embracing in an arched colonnade as blurred people pass by
Couple embracing at a city crossroads as a blurred bus streaks past between tall buildings
Tiny couple in red and black standing on a vast reflective salt flat with distant mountains
Groom in a gold sherwani and red turban holding a sword in dramatic angled light
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The POWER of PHOTOGRAPHY and Personal Projects | Ron Timehin

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with London-based photographer and director Ron Timehin. We get into not only how he does what he does, but also the power of personal projects and what it's like working with big brands and well-known public figures. It's a conversation about the power of photography itself, and there's a lot in here for anyone thinking about starting a personal project of their own.

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Stack of black and white photo books, the top one open
Two people walking along a foggy street towards a Gothic clock tower and grand buildings
City skyline of glass towers bathed in golden sunset light
Black and white profile portrait of a young man with an afro looking upwards
Family group of adults and children in colourful clothes standing in a street lined with white townhouses
Portrait of a man in a striped shirt and a seated girl in blue in a room with a patterned rug
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The ART and INSIGHTS of PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT RETOUCHING | Pratik Naik

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with professional high-end portrait retoucher Pratik Naik. We talk about his process, his tips and techniques, where he sees the future of retouching and what it takes to get hired, along with a whole lot more. It's a great insight into the art of professional portrait retouching from someone who does it at the very highest level, and there's something in it for anyone who retouches portraits, whether for clients or for themselves.

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Slideshow of Pratik’s work for his Guest Appearance:

Black and white portrait of a woman with long sleek hair in a ruffled black top, in profile
Two models in a blue lit room, one seated on steps and one sitting on a bench
Man in a cowboy hat and long coat standing with a horse in a field under a dramatic sunset sky
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From CANCER SURVIVOR to CONSERVATIONIST - A Photographer on a Mission | Imelda Bell

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with photography powerhouse Imelda Bell about surviving cancer and how her photography helped bring hope to many others through her Surviving the Monster portraits project. We also talk about her life mission as a conservationist, and how her photography and writing skills are helping raise awareness and make a difference. It's an inspiring conversation about what photography can do when there's a real purpose behind it.

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Black and white portrait of a bald woman in a dark top against a textured backdrop
Black and white portrait of a topless woman with a mastectomy scar, hand resting at her chin
Black and white portrait of a shirtless man with scars on his chest, hands on his hips
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WHAT IT TAKES to become a BOOK COVER PHOTOGRAPHER with Dave Wall

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with book cover photographer Dave Wall. With over 1,000 book covers to his name, Dave is one of the most sought-after crime and thriller book cover photographers in the world, and we talk about what it takes to do what he does, his process, stock photography and a whole lot more. If you've ever looked at a book cover and wondered how the picture came about, this gives a real insight into that world.

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Book cover of Essex Dogs, a novel by Dan Jones, showing a sword on a dark blue background
Silhouette of a figure walking past a lit pink and teal window at night
Narrow staircase lit in warm orange and cool blue light

The MOOD Podcast

Recently I was invited to be a Guest on The MOOD Podcst and to chat with host Matt Jacob about all things my Photography, Content Creation, Presenting, YouTube, Social Media and all things in-between.

I had a blast!

Chatting with Matt felt like we’d known each other for years.

He asked me so many questions I’ve never been asked before and we got deeper and deeper, if not a litle contraversial at times.

The episode is now available to listen on all podcast platforms and also to watch over on YouTube

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I was invited to be a guest on The Mood Podcast to chat with host Matt Jacob about my photography, content creation, presenting, YouTube, social media and everything in between. Chatting with Matt felt like we'd known each other for years; he asked me so many questions I'd never been asked before, and the conversation got deeper and deeper, if not a little controversial at times. A big part of it is about growing a YouTube channel from scratch and what really goes into building a following.

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Mastering the Art of Landscape Photography with Ian Asprey ( Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 )

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat about landscape photography with Ian Asprey, Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021. From breathtaking vistas to the intricate details of composition, Ian shares his insights, his techniques and tales from behind the lens. If you've ever wondered what goes into an award-winning landscape photograph, this is a great chance to hear about it from a master of the craft and be inspired along the way.

Links mentioned during the LIVE Broadcast

Ian Asprey Website: www.ianaspreyphotography.co.uk

Facebook: facebook.com/ian.asprey

Instagram: @landscapes_ianasprey

Mark Andreas Jones: www.markandreasjones.com/

Lightroom Virtual Summit 2024: bit.ly/lvs-2024

Sunlit green valley winding between jagged mountain ridges
Milky Way arching over silhouetted rock formations at night
Snowy jagged mountains above a black sand beach under a pink and purple sky
Person in red standing on a reflective salt flat mirroring white clouds and blue sky
Lighthouse on rocks at dusk with a comet in the sky and its reflection on wet sand
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Mastering Concert Photography: Insider Tips & Techniques from a Pro | Scott Diussa

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with concert photographer Scott Diussa and discover his process, his kit and his tips and tricks for photographing live music and events, including some of the biggest names in the industry, and all with limited time and space. Scott also shares some of his Lightroom editing techniques for bringing out the best in images taken in challenging lighting conditions, which is useful well beyond the concert hall.

links mentioned in the video

Scott Diussa’s Link Tree: imagesrock.com

KelbyOne Lightroom Conference: bit.ly/lrconf2024

Royal Photographic Society Workshop: bit.ly/rps-editing

Smiling guitarist kneeling on stage pointing at the camera under purple and blue lights
Black and white silhouette of a performer with arms outstretched in front of bright stage lights
Guitarist in a blue suit leaning over a sunburst electric guitar under stage lights
Two rock musicians performing together on stage, one playing a flying V guitar
Drummer leaping on stage between bursts of flame beneath a Lamb of God backdrop
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Camera Shake Podcast

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Recently I had the absolute pleasure of being invited on the very popular Camera Shake Podcast to chat with host Kersten Luts.

I’d been a Guest on the podcast way back when it was in its infancy around the early time of the Covid Pandemic (Episode 46) but a lot has changed since then not just with what I’m focusing on but also in the creative world with the very recent release of Generative Fill A.I. in Photoshop Beta.

So, in this episode amongst other things Kersten and I chatted about how I’ve focused on my YouTube Channel and my process for creating weekly videos, mobile phone photography and how that is something I’m dong A LOT of now and also, of course Generative Fill A.I. 

The podcast is available as audio only where all great podcasts are found and also in video format on YouTube: LINK

Here’s a couple of links:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/304sm2G

Hope you enjoy it,

Glyn

© Glyn Dewis 2026