Episodes
Published 11/03/21
Season 3 Episode 14 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast sees photographer and filmmaker Jacques Grobler step up to the mic. Jacques -- a well-travelled creative and graduate of the Orms Cape Town School of Photography's Cinematography for Content Creation programme -- joined us in studio to discuss how a background in stills photography can influence your visual storytelling as a video creator, what was like to partner with Canon South Africa, and what it takes to make it as a creative in the...
Published 11/03/21
Photographer, content creator, and video editor Matt Miszczak, better known as Slice of Matt on his socials, joins us in studio for Season 3 Episode 13 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast. In this lighthearted and insightful chat, Matt and Orms Air host Jess Young unpack Matt's unique and refreshing approach to content creation, what he looks for in an aesthetically pleasing composition, and how he has managed to avoid creator burnout. This is a must-hear episode for those who need to be reminded...
Published 10/22/21
Cape Town-based writer and film photographer Celeste Jacobs sat down with us in conversation about the medium of analogue image-making as a mediation, and an expression of the state of one's inner world. In a meeting of like minds and kindred souls, our host, Jess, and Celeste discuss what drew them to film photography, their favourite film stocks for beginners, and what compositional elements produce a calm image. This episode is a must-listen for all those interested in exploring analogue...
Published 09/30/21
Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 11 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is wedding photographer, plus size male model, BOPO and LGBTQIA+ activist, Edó Mostert. A self-described "soulful" image-maker, Edó joined us in studio to share how he navigates the logistics of shooting a destination wedding, how to go about finding your 3 go-to sexy poses, and how to make literally anyone look absolutely fantastic in a photograph. In this episode, Jess and Edó repeatedly mention an incredible...
Published 09/22/21
Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 10 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is content creator, Sony Alpha Ambassador and time-lapse aficionado, Mike Eloff.  Mike joined us in studio to discuss what it was like to leave his corporate job to explore a creative field, to share the valuable insights he gained from his long-term photo-series, and to delve into his method for crafting the perfect adventure photo.  In this episode Mike and Jess reference the following:  Matthew Vandeputte, a...
Published 09/16/21
Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 9 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is renowned food photographer Melissa Delport. Melissa is a holistic health coach, private chef, retreat facilitator, and the author of two internationally recognised cookbooks, and she joined us in studio to share her creative origin story, the driving force behind the creation of her cookbooks, and her naturalistic approach to food photography. This episode is jam-packed with amazing advice and valuable insights for...
Published 09/10/21
Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 8 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is Oli Amos, a young photographer and videographer from Cape Town who has long intrigued us with his punchy Instagram feed and slick video edits. Oli sat down with Jess to explain how he shoots both stills and videos for festival aftermovies at the same time, how he edits his gorgeous photographs, and what it was like to meet South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa.  In this episode, Jess and Oli mention the...
Published 08/18/21
Stepping up to the mic for Season 3 Episode 7 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is Talya Brockmann, a young Cape Town-based film photographer who is carving out a niche with her instantly recognisable analogue images featuring European-esque compositions of swimwear. Talya joined us to discuss the transition from shooting on digital to shooting on film, working with models and brands, and film photography hacks.  In this episode, Jess and Talya mention the following:  This past episode of Orms...
Published 07/15/21
For Season 3 Episode of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast, we were thrilled to welcome the delightful and super-talented Nina Zimolong into the studio. Nina stepped up in her customary fearless fashion, boldly sharing about her absolutely unbelievable creative origin story, her courageous decision to pursue her photographic dream, and how she ensures that she stays innovative and original in the highly competitive world of fashion photography.   Find Nina online:  Her fashion & fine art...
Published 07/07/21
Joining us in studio for Season 3 Episode 5 of the Orms Air Podcast is the utterly incredible Lindsey Appolis, multi-disciplinary photographer and Fujifilm ambassador. We chatted about his photographic origin story, his decision to leave his corporate job to chase after a creative career, and the technicalities of photographing dance and documenting the behind the scenes of film sets.  Find Lindsey online:  His InstagramHis website His Facebook WHAT WE DO Empowering the creativity of visual...
Published 06/22/21
Season 3 Episode 4 of Orms Air: The Orms Podcast sees a real industry legend step up to the mic to share from their creative journey. Of course, we are talking about none other than celebrated adventure photographer, Craig Kolesky!  Craig has built up his reputation as one of the most renowned names in the extreme sports photography game through his longstanding relationship with worldwide organisations such as RedBull. In this open discussion, Craig shares nitty-gritty insights into his...
Published 05/10/21
Content creator Katinka die Kat steps up to the mic to boldly speak her truth, sharing everything from the best and worst parts of filming weddings to what it feels like to be Verified on Instagram.
Published 04/08/21
Fashion influencer Celestine Kampire steps up to the mic to share the honest truth about being a micro-influencer and break down all the work that goes in behind the scenes.
Published 03/23/21
Blogger, content creator and flatlay photography extraordinaire Khalipha Ntloko steps up to the mic to discuss the relevance of blogs in the modern content creation sphere, upping your flatlay game and how creators can define authenticity for themselves.
Published 03/09/21
For our final episode of Season 2, Aqeelah Harron Ally of Fashion Breed boldly steps up to the mic for a candid conversation about her creative journey, modest fashion myths and the things creators should be doing to produce better content.
Published 11/30/20
Freelance creative Mischke Bosse steps up to the mic to fearlessly and openly share about the realities of quitting your day job and the nitty-gritty of creating valuable online content for small local brands.
Published 11/16/20
Join us in conversation with Cape Town-based artist Mariette Kotze, a self-described creative "alchemist" who uses ink, water and a dual-lens scanner to craft immersive, cosmic pieces.
Published 11/02/20
Fabrice Turikume, the creative eye behind the insanely stylish Laidbackfabio Instagram account, gives us a sneak peak inside his camera bag, speaks to the influence smartphones have had on content creation and deconstructs how he puts together the perfect 90's inspired look.
Published 10/19/20
Entertainer and South African rapper Arnold Phillips aka Aewon Wolf steps up to the mic to share the hardwon truths that have shaped his creative and personal evolution.
Published 10/05/20
This week in our digital studio we are joined by creator Themba Mbuyisa whose authentic representations of our home have catapulted him into the spotlight.
Published 09/21/20
This week we're in conversation with Zoey Black, a content creator making waves on YouTube for her honest and open creations surrounding gender identity and trans visibility.
Published 09/07/20
Cleo takes us on her journey from her beginnings as a content creator to her growing influence as a body equality advocate fuelled by her thriving digital community.
Published 08/24/20
Lauren Theunissen, Orms Cape Town School of Photography lecturer, curator and artist takes the reigns and hosts Orms Circle 2019 Artist Yonela Makoba in conversation.
Published 08/12/20
This week on Orms Air we are joined by a creative whose work you may recognise from her book West Coast Wander, her presence on Instagram and her blog filled with mouth-watering recipes and adventures from the same towns around South Africa. Of course, we're chatting with East Afternoon's Georgia East!
Published 07/27/20