The Camera Cafe Show

Move Your Photography
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Brewing up inspiration for your photography journey! Love photography? So do we! The Camera Café Show is your go-to podcast for deep-dive chats with incredible photographers from around the world, packed with creative insights, real-world stories, and plenty of laughs. Hosted by photographer Tom Jacob and an amazing team, we explore everything from mastering your craft to the stories behind the shots. No boring lectures—just honest conversations, fresh ideas, and the kind of inspiration that keeps you reaching for your camera. So, grab your favorite drink, hit play, and let’s talk photography!

  1. 2d ago

    Eric Draper: 9/11 Through My Eyes — 25 Years Later

    Where were you on 9/11?🕊️ Twenty-five years ago, our next guest lived it alongside President George W. Bush. It was supposed to be a fairly ordinary morning. Eric Draper, the Chief White House Photographer to President George W. Bush, was travelling with the President to a school in Sarasota, Florida. Then, somewhere in the motorcade, came the words: “Oh my God, a plane hit the World Trade Center.” From that moment, Eric's day — and his job — changed completely. But before we get to what led to one of the darkest days of recent American history, we meet the man behind the camera. Eric's journey to becoming a White House photographer wasn't exactly mapped out, but through some luck (and a nudge from his wife!) he eventually found himself photographing the President of the United States for eight years. And what a job that turned out to be. Eric travelled the world on board Air Force One with George W. Bush, photographed presidents and world leaders, and found himself in places most photographers can only dream about. Then comes September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, we look back with him at the photographs, the memories and the experience of documenting 9/11 from such a unique position — not simply as a photojournalist, but as the President's photographer. There are stories about the White House, George W. Bush, and how they both lived through the September 11 attacks. But there are, of course, also stories about the man behind all those photographs — which, as you know, is where things tend to get interesting on our podcast ☕📸 A special episode of The Camera Café Show, dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to the firefighters, police officers, first responders, rescue workers and others who put themselves in harm’s way to help others 🕊️ *** 📸 See more of Eric Draper's work: https://www.ericdraperphotography.com/ *** 🎙️ If you remember September 11, 2001, where were you that day? What do you remember about those first few hours? Share your story in the comments — I'd genuinely love to hear it. *** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: www.thecameracafeshow.com

    Eric Draper: 9/11 Through My Eyes — 25 Years Later

  2. Sep 6

    Peter Mather: Photographing the Elusive Wild North (Part 2)

    A bear covered in ice. A salmon flying into your face. And a camera trap that decides to take a trip down a mountain. Just another day in the Yukon 😄🐻📸  If you thought we had some wild stories in Part One, wait until you hear what happens next! In Part Two of my conversation with wildlife photographer Peter Mather, we head even deeper into the Yukon, from ice-covered bears and salmon to camera traps, filmmaking, conservation and the stories behind his latest project, “Ghosts of the North“ And, as you'll discover, getting the picture is sometimes only the beginning of the adventure 😄 Along the way, Peter's story takes a few unexpected turns, from his dog Luke Skywalker becoming part of the adventure to his daughter casually capturing two lynx on her phone. There's also the rather accidental way he ended up making a documentary film, plenty of photographic disasters, and, of course, a few moments when the wildlife seems to have the upper hand 😂🐾  Grab a coffee, settle in, and join us for this wonderful conversation with Peter Mather.  *** 📸 See more of Peter Mather's work: https://petermather.com/ 🎬 Peter's documentary film “Kings of the North”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e9GYGfUGNw&list=LL *** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://www.thecameracafeshow.com

    Peter Mather: Photographing the Elusive Wild North (Part 2)

  3. Aug 30

    Peter Mather: Photographing the Elusive Wild North (Part 1)

    Wolverines. The Yukon. Lots of snow. And a wildlife photographer who once happened to be a math teacher. Welcome to the wild world of Peter Mather! 🐺❄️📸 In Part One of my conversation with Peter, we head north to the Yukon and follow the story of how he turned a love of the wilderness into a life photographing some of Canada's most elusive wildlife. Peter has spent years chasing stories rather than simply chasing pictures, and his work has taken him deep into the Yukon, earned him a World Press Photo award or publications in National Geographic, and involved considerably more cold weather than most photography jobs would recommend. Along the way, we'll talk about conservation, early adventures with his dad, a wedding, wolverines, and his trusty sidekick Luke Skywalker 🐺📸😂 And this is only Part One. Part Two will bring us ice-covered bears, elusive lynx, ghosts, camera traps, icy rivers, photography gear and plenty more adventures from the wild North 🐻❄️📸 So grab yourself a coffee, put on your warmest coat, and join me for Part One of this wonderful conversation with Peter Mather. *** 📸 See more of Peter Mather's work: https://petermather.com/ Peter’s documentary film “Kings of the North” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e9GYGfUGNw&list=LL *** 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode?  Follow, maybe leave us a review, or share it! You know the drill 😉 *** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration:  www.thecameracafeshow.com

    Peter Mather: Photographing the Elusive Wild North (Part 1)

  4. Aug 23

    Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 2)

    Welcome to the Adventure Emporium. Antarctica? Penguins? Michael Palin? Shackleton's Hut? We seem to have the lot. Sadly, we're completely sold out of comfy couches 😄  If Part One was the story of how photographer Sue Flood found her way into the BBC, Part Two is where things get seriously wild! We follow the next chapter of her extraordinary life, building a career around photography, conservation and some of the most remote places on Earth.  Along the way, Sue's story brings together some pretty remarkable people, unexpected encounters and a few moments that sound more like a Monty Python script than a photography podcast. And with Ian Dawson, Midnight Sun Voyages and their new book and exhibition, Midnight Sun, there's plenty more to discover about where this adventure is heading next.  So grab yourself a coffee, pull up a comfy couch... oh, wait. We're sold out. 😂 And join me for Part Two of this wonderful conversation with Sue Flood. *** 📸 See more of Sue Flood's work: https://www.sueflood.com/ 🌍 Explore Midnight Sun Voyages: https://www.midnightsunvoyages.com/ *** 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Follow, maybe leave us a review, or share it! You know the drill 😉 *** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

    Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 2)

  5. Aug 16

    Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 1)

    Sir David Attenborough. Sir Michael Palin. And a beluga whale. No, this isn't a Monty Python sketch... it's the amazing life adventure of our next guest 🐋😂 In Part One of my conversation with nature photographer Sue Flood, we go back to the very beginning of a career that eventually took her from a small village in North Wales to the BBC Natural History Unit and some of the world's most extraordinary wildlife productions over the next 11 years, including “The Blue Planet” and “Planet Earth” working alongside Sir David Attenborough. But getting there was anything but straightforward. Sue talks us through all the ups and downs, including leaving a job she hated, before finally getting her foot in the BBC door through persistence and a tiny bit of luck. And, of course, this wouldn't be The Camera Café Show without a few adventure stories along the way: from getting stranded on a slice of Arctic Sea ice to getting up close with singing humpback whales, you'll discover that the wildest stories often happen when you least expect them 😄🧊🐋 And this is only Part One. Part Two will take us even further south, with penguins, Sir Michael Palin, more penguins, and Sue's next chapter as a photographer, conservationist and author🐧📸 Grab yourself a coffee, put on your scuba mask and join me for Part One of this wonderful conversation with Sue Flood. *** 📸 See more of Sue Flood's work: https://www.sueflood.com/ 🌍 Explore Midnight Sun Voyages: https://www.midnightsunvoyages.com/ *** 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Follow, maybe leave us a review, or share it! You know the drill 😉 *** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

    Sue Flood: And Now for Something Completely Wild (Part 1)

  6. Aug 9

    David Valdez: My Years with George H.W. Bush (Part 2)

    George H.W. Bush became President of the United States. He didn't become any less competitive 😄🎣 In Part Two of my conversation with David Valdez, we follow David as he becomes Chief Official White House Photographer, documenting four extraordinary years inside the White House and witnessing history from just a few feet away. But as always on The Camera Café Show, it's the stories between the photographs that make this journey so special. From unforgettable moments with world leaders to his life after the White House working for the Disney Corporation and later founding the Texas Photography Festival, David reflects on a remarkable career that proves a camera can take you almost anywhere. Oh... and there will also be fast Corvettes 🏎️ and Texas barbecues 🍖—just for good measure, because this is, as you know, not purely a photography podcast 😉 So grab a coffee, buckle up, and join us for the final chapter of this wonderful conversation with David Valdez. *** 📸 See more of David Valdez's work: https://www.davidvaldezphotography.com/ 📸 The Texas Photography Festival: https://www.thetexasphotographyfestival.com/ *** 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Follow, maybe leave us a review, or share it! You know the drill 😉 *** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

    David Valdez: My Years with George H.W. Bush (Part 2)

  7. Aug 2

    David Valdez: My Years with George H.W. Bush (Part 1)

    When President George H.W. Bush told him to “jump”, he of course did... which seems like a perfectly good way to start another episode of The Camera Café Show 😄📸 In Part One of my conversation with former Chief Official White House Photographer David Valdez, we travel back to where his remarkable journey began—from discovering photography almost by accident in the U.S. Air Force to eventually finding himself behind the camera for George H.W. Bush. David takes us into those early years photographing Bush as Vice President, and into a relationship that quickly went far beyond official events and handshakes. With trust came access to the quieter, more personal moments with George and Barbara Bush and their family—the kind of moments that would become an important part of David's photographic record of those years. And because this is The Camera Café Show, history comes with a few detours. There’s an unexpected adventure at Buckingham Palace, The Kremlin, a freezing Atlantic Ocean, eating homemade tamales with George W. and Jeb Bush... and plenty more stories from eight extraordinary years with the Bush family. Grab a coffee and join me for Part One of my wonderful chat with David Valdez☕📸 ***** 📸 See more of David’s work: http://www.davidvaldezphotography.com/ ***** 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Follow, maybe leave us a review, or share it! You know the drill 😉🎧 ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

    David Valdez: My Years with George H.W. Bush (Part 1)

  8. Jul 26

    Bruce Dale: Planning for the Unplanned (Part 2)

    What happens when you strap a camera to the tail of a jumbo jet?😅📸 In Part Two of my conversation with former National Geographic photographer Bruce Dale, we continue our conversation by uncovering the stories behind some of his most iconic National Geographic photographs. It turns out getting the shot was only half the story. Long before the shutter clicked, Bruce was designing, building, testing, and refining entirely new ways to make seemingly impossible images possible. We talk about the incredible journey of one of Bruce's photographs, now quietly travelling through space aboard the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft, more than 15 billion miles from Earth; strapping a camera to the tail of a jumbo jet in flight; shooting laser beams through glass globes; and, above all, the creativity and freedom that made National Geographic such a remarkable place to work during those years. But this is The Camera Café Show, so we also wander into a rather unusual bear massage, an obscure and long-forgotten Kodak film printing process, and how old film projectors found a surprising new purpose in the digital age. That's Bruce Dale: part photographer, part inventor, part storyteller—and never quite predictable. Grab a coffee, fasten your seatbelt, and join us for this wonderful Part 2 conversation with Bruce Dale. ***** 📸 See more of Bruce's work: https://brucedale.com/ ***** 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Follow, maybe leave us a review, or share it! You know the drill 😉🎧 ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://www.thecameracafeshow.com

    Bruce Dale: Planning for the Unplanned (Part 2)
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Brewing up inspiration for your photography journey! Love photography? So do we! The Camera Café Show is your go-to podcast for deep-dive chats with incredible photographers from around the world, packed with creative insights, real-world stories, and plenty of laughs. Hosted by photographer Tom Jacob and an amazing team, we explore everything from mastering your craft to the stories behind the shots. No boring lectures—just honest conversations, fresh ideas, and the kind of inspiration that keeps you reaching for your camera. So, grab your favorite drink, hit play, and let’s talk photography!

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  • Creator
    Move Your Photography
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
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