Episodes

  • EP40 Australian Freelance Photographer Nicholas Walton-Healey
    Dec 1 2024

    **Sorry for the audio issues in this episode, it does get better after a few minutes**

    Our guest this week is Nicholas Walton-Healey, an Australian freelance photographer currently exhibiting a long-term project titled 'Tarntipi' at Magnet Galleries in Melbourne.

    https://www.nwhphoto.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswaltonhealey/

    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since then.

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • EP39 Film Wedding Photography with Joel Alston of Barefoot and Bearded
    Nov 25 2024

    Our guest this week is Joel Alston, a wedding photography from Sydney that shoots only on film! Join us as we discuss everything from the business of wedding photography to creative process.

    https://www.barefootandbearded.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/barefootandbearded


    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since then.

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • EP38 The Art of Light Painting with Denis Smith
    Nov 23 2024

    Our guest this week is Denis Smith, an amazing photographer that specialises in the art of light painting. We recently were able to watch him work in person and it was absolutely fascinating!


    https://www.denissmith.com.au/

    https://www.instagram.com/theballoflight/


    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • EP37 Greg and Jim Talk All Things Photography
    Nov 21 2024

    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • EP36 Why Photography Workshops are Wonderful with Pinky Spencer
    Nov 1 2024

    Our guest this week is Pink Spencer, she is a Landscape, Wildlife and Astro Photographer who shoots with Fujifilm gear.

    https://www.instagram.com/pinky_spencer111/

    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • EP35 All About Street Photography with John St. (Fujifilm Photographer)
    Oct 24 2024

    Our guest this week is John St. a street photographer based in South Australia.

    https://www.instagram.com/giant_evertonian/

    https://www.instagram.com/streetlife.podcast/


    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • EP34 BFOP 2024 Recap the EPIC Bright Festival of Photography
    Oct 20 2024

    Justin and Greg discuss the crazy weekend that was the Bright Festival of Photography 2024

    Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player.

    From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.

    Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!)

    Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life)
    IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast)

    About the hosts:

    Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business.

    Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/)

    Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim.

    Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/)
    Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

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    1 hr and 55 mins