12 episodes

Welcome to The Photography Lounge, home of inspirational conversations with the world's best photographers and leading minds from the photo industry. Join your host, SmugMug and Flickr’s very own, Alastair Jolly as he goes beyond the lens and dives deep into the stories of what inspires and motivates the photographers and creatives we love and admire.

The Photography Lounge SmugMug + Flickr

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

Welcome to The Photography Lounge, home of inspirational conversations with the world's best photographers and leading minds from the photo industry. Join your host, SmugMug and Flickr’s very own, Alastair Jolly as he goes beyond the lens and dives deep into the stories of what inspires and motivates the photographers and creatives we love and admire.

    Alan Schaller - Black & White Street Photography

    Alan Schaller - Black & White Street Photography

    On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with the wonderful Flickr Pro, Alan Schaller.
    Alan is a London based photographer who specialises in black and white street photography. His work is often described as abstract and it incorporates elements of surrealism, geometry, high contrast and the realities and diversities of human life.
    He has been featured in publications including The Guardian, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Washington Post and he regularly has exhibitions in galleries such as Saatchi Gallery, The Leica Galleries in London and throughout the US.
    As well as a wonderful Ambassador for Flickr he is well known as an Ambassador for Leica Cameras. 
    Join Alastair and Alan as they discuss Alan's approach to Street Photography during the Pandemic and find out more about Alan's gear and style. We also get a little insight into the foundation of Street Photography International and what's ahead in the future for Alan.

    Watch Alan's SmugMug Film here: https://youtu.be/v4H6eWE1

    SPI Awards 2019: https://youtu.be/OzdCtzXpcXA

    Learn more about Alan:
    Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alanschallerWebsite: https://alanschaller.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan_schaller/Find out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:
    https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://news.smugmug.comFollow Flickr:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

    • 52 min
    Jill Heinerth - Into The Planet  -  Underwater Exploration Photography

    Jill Heinerth - Into The Planet  -  Underwater Exploration Photography

    On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with the incredible Jill Heinerth.
    Jill is an underwater explorer, photographer, writer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide.
    She is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
    Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times.
    She is also a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame, and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.
    Join Alastair and Jill as they look back at what drove Jill to become one of the worlds leading cave divers and as they discuss the dangers, the beauty and the technical difficulties of the work that Jill does and the worlds she loves to explore.

    Learn more about Jill:
    Website: https://jillheinerth.smugmug.com/Into The Planet: https://www.intotheplanet.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillheinerth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillheinerthTwitter: https://twitter.com/jillheinerthFind out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:
    https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://news.smugmug.comFollow Flickr:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

    • 1 hr
    Laura Zalenga - A [Self-] Portrait-Artist

    Laura Zalenga - A [Self-] Portrait-Artist

    On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with Flickr Pro, Laura Zalenga.
    Laura is best known as a [self-] portrait-artist but not exclusively self-portraits! She is originally from Germany now living in Rotterdam. Her work is known for its clear visual language, the power of telling stories and visualizing emotions.
    Together Alastair & Laura discuss her work exploring the thought process, the purpose, the healing power and other rewards of her creativity.

    Learn more about Laura:
    Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/laurazalengaWebsite: https://laurazalenga.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurazalenga/Find out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:
    https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://www.smugmug.com/lensFollow Flickr:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Emily Teague - Fashion, Editorial and Commercial Photographer

    Emily Teague - Fashion, Editorial and Commercial Photographer

    On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with SmugMug Ambassador, Emily Teague.
    Emily is a fashion editorial & commercial photographer working primarily out of Brooklyn, New York. Her style of photography is greatly influenced by her photojournalism, travels, color, and love for creating visual narratives.

    She balances her passion for creating stories in fashion with telling the stories of others through her work with non-profits and NGOs. Her work has taken her to 30 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and West Africa.


    Learn more about Emily:
    https://news.smugmug.com/international-womens-day-photographer-in-focus-emily-teague-d8b9df72c469
    Website: https://www.emily-teague.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_emilyteague/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyTeaguePhoto/Find out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:
    https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://www.smugmug.com/lensFollow Flickr:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

    • 58 min
    Anton Lorimer - SmugMug Films

    Anton Lorimer - SmugMug Films

    On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with his colleague and the cinematographer behind SmugMug Films, Anton Lorimer.

    Together they look back at the incredible portfolio of films created for SmugMug Films and discuss the production work that goes into creating these films. 
    They also have a look back at the journey Anton has taken to become one of the worlds best filmmakers.
    See all the SmugMug Films at:
    https://www.youtube.com/smugmugfilms
    Find out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:
    https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://www.smugmug.com/lensFollow Flickr:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

    • 46 min
    Lou Noble - Polaroid Portrait Photography

    Lou Noble - Polaroid Portrait Photography

    On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with Lou Noble and they dive into the history of Lou's photographic journey.
    They discuss Lou's love of Polaroid photography and how the format is instrumental in the stories and the experiences he captures in his Portrait Photography. 
    Also hear why Lou, for the love of his photography, has deliberately never made it his career!
    Lou has been an active Flickr member for fifteen years, and, as editor-in-chief of The Photographic Journal, publishes interviews and photo essays with both those up-and-coming in the industry and those with successful decades-long careers.
    Lou Noble takes pictures, saves lives, surfs, eats pumpkin-related products...occasionally there's ice cream.
    Learn more about Lou:
    Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/louobedlam Website: https://www.louobedlam.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louobedlam/Find out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:
    https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://www.smugmug.com/lensFollow Flickr:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

AndrewJacksonsBigToe ,

Satisfying

I’ve only listened to three episodes so far, and they’re the most interesting photography podcast conversations that I’ve ever heard. The guests are fascinating and Alastair Jolly is a gracious and inquisitive host. I definitely recommend.

HCLP50 ,

Love it!

I don’t usually write reviews, but this is a fun listen. Great way to unplug from the stresses of the world and get your creative brain thinking. Really great.

carannben ,

Great listening for photographers and more!

Perfect podcast if you’re a professional photographer or someone who simply enjoys great photography. Can’t wait for future guests!

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