The Contact Sheet Kyle McDougall

We're back! It's been a while. Check out the last episode if you missed it as I went in-depth with an update—talking about where I've been, and what's in store for the future. 

With that being said, I wanted to kick things off with this interview that I did with Wesley Verhoeve. We actually recorded this last year, and I feel terrible that it's taken this long for me to post it up, but I didn't want it to launch in the middle of the break I took from the show. 

So, here it is, and I'm excited to share it. 

If you're not familiar with Wesley, he's a very talented photographer and curator, who has just released his first monograph titled 'Notice'. In this interview, we talk about his early career in the music industry, how he discovered photography, and then we spend the majority of time talking about how his latest book project came to be. 

This is a really interesting one as Wesley first started this work while he was in lockdown in Vancouver during the early stages of the pandemic.

Things we touch on include:

The importance of taking action and small steps forward
Why printed work is so important
Making things happen rather than waiting for them to come to you
And many more!    


Definitely take some time to check out Wesley's work. I put links below to his website, and Instagram, as well as a link to his book 'Notice'. He still has some copies available if you're interested in ordering! 

Thanks for listening!

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Wesley's IG 

Wesley's Website 

Check out his book 'Notice' 

Hey everyone, for today's solo episode, I want to focus on something that was inspired by a recent Q&A that I did on my Instagram—and that is talking about extremes.

One of the most common answers, when I asked people what their biggest challenge is with their photography, was that they suffer from things like imposter syndrome, lack of satisfaction, comparison, and lack of energy. IMO, these are things that are often caused by us living in the extremes—where we pick apart every little thing we do and label it as amazing or a total failure. And that also applies to how we view ourselves when it comes to things like our capabilities, worth, talent, and so on. 

Anyways, just a quick episode today, but I hope it helps you in one way or another!

Also, if you're interested in signing up for my 'Field Notes'—which is a bi-weekly email series that touches on more topics like this one—you can do that here: http://eepurl.com/hfQ9jz. 

As always, I'd love to hear from you, so shoot me some feedback or suggestions for episodes moving forward. 

Cheers! 

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Hey everyone, for today's solo episode, I wanted to talk about what I think is one of the most important skills you can have as a photographer—that is patience.

Nowadays, more than ever, it can be easy to feel the need to constantly be creating and sharing work, but in doing so, you can easily miss out on ideas and opportunities that present themselves when you take a slower approach.

Recently, I spent the last month making a bunch of duds... basically creating images that either didn't live up to my expectations or were just plain out bad. But those 'outtakes' are important, and they're often where you find little hints that lead you in new directions. It was a great reminder to me about how important it is to stay curious, and not beat yourself up if you're not always creating 'winners'.

I figured it'd be a great topic to discuss for today's episode. I hope you enjoy it and that it gets some ideas rolling.

Also, if you're interested in signing up for my 'Field Notes'—which is a bi-weekly email series that touches on more topics like this one—you can do that here: http://eepurl.com/hfQ9jz. 

As always, I'd love to hear from you, so shoot me some feedback or suggestions for episodes moving forward. 

Cheers! 

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In this episode, I'm talking with Tadas Kazakevicius—a documentary photographer from Lithuania, and someone whose work I’ve been a big fan of for a while now.

I first came across his work a couple of years ago and was immediately drawn into not only the aesthetics but also the energy that his images possess—especially his environmental portrait work.

There was a lot that I wanted to cover in this interview, including learning more about Tadas’ book that he just released titled ‘Soon To Be Gone’, which is a journey through rural Lithuania documenting its landscape and people.

Other topics we touch on include:


How Tadas discovers new ideas for projects
The importance of passion and curiosity
His approach to photographing strangers
Photography gear and being excited about your tools

As well as many other things.

If you're not familiar with Tadas’ work, definitely take some time to check it out at the links below. Also, if you’re a photo book collector, I highly recommend grabbing a copy of ‘Soon To Be Gone’. You can do that by getting in touch with Tadas on IG or through his website.

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Tadas’ WebsiteTadas’ Instagram

Hey everyone, today I want to take some time to talk about ego, and how it can hold you back from growing as a photographer and achieving the goals that you have. As I get further along in my career, I've realized that it's all about doing the opposite of what your ego wants—embracing the things that make you uncomfortable, like a fear of failure and a fear of being judged by others. 

I hope you enjoy this episode today and that it gets some ideas rolling.

Also, if you're interested in signing up for my 'Field Notes'—which is a bi-weekly email series that touches on more topics like this one—you can do that here: http://eepurl.com/hfQ9jz. 

As always, love to hear from you, so shoot me some feedback or suggestions for episodes moving forward. 

Cheers! 

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In this episode, I'm talking with Chiara Zonca—a fine art photographer originally from Italy, now based out of Western Canada.

I've been a big fan of Chiara's work for a while now, and I'm sure many of you listening to this are probably familiar with her images. I've always been fascinated by the look and unique quality of her photographs, so it was cool to be able to learn more about her journey and approach. 

Chiara's images documenting the landscape have a surreal dreamlike feel to them, and they also showcase a unique personal connection—something that we dive into in this interview. 

Other topics we touch on include: 


The importance of discovery and letting go
Photography and mental health
The necessity of following your passion
Pursuing projects and how they evolve

And many other things. 

If you're not familiar with Chiara's work, definitely take some time to check it out at the links below. You can also find a link to her book 'Desert Portraits'. I hope you enjoy the talk!

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Chiara’s WebsiteChiara’s InstagramBuy ‘Desert Portraits’

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