It’s me! In the final episode of View Finders, I explain why the show is ending and the most valuable lesson I’ve learned along the way. Thanks to all of my guests and to you, the listeners who have downloaded the show over 30,000 times in over 120 countries around the world. The biggest thanks goes to my wife and daughter who have supported me on this venture over the last 3 years. Whoever and wherever you are, I hope you find peace with the universe… View Finders is moving to YouTube....

Jodi Cobb is a pioneering photojournalist based in Washington, D.C. As a staff and freelance photographer with National Geographic for more than three decades, Jodi photographed over thirty stories and developed an international following for her visually powerful work. Jodi was the first woman named White House Photographer of the Year and one of her photographs is on the Voyager Spacecraft, out in the universe forever. Jodi learned to communicate through cultural and language barriers as a...

Chris Floyd is a celebrity portrait photographer based in London who has photographed Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Brian Wilson, Oasis, Bryan Ferry, Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, Lewis Hamilton, Dr Dre, The White Stripes, Oliver Reed, Yoko Ono and countless more household names in his career. Chris has also worked with clients including Apple, Avis, British Airways, Glenfiddich, Philips, Sony, The National Lottery and Virgin Radio. In 2022 he published his first book, ‘NOT JUST...

Sophie Kietzmann is a Fashion and Beauty Photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. Through her work, Sophie fills the gaps of visual representation of the diversity within our society, giving individuals and marginalized social groups non-tokenistic and ethical material for self-recognition and true equality. Sophie is truly a barrier-breaking photographer who is doing important and visually striking work. Our conversation touches on Sophie's photographic origins, her journey working as an...

Adam Lawrence is a fantastic portrait photographer based In London who made his name in the britpop / cool Britannia era of 1990’s  Britain. More recently, he’s become a specialist in composite group photographs. These are the kind of images that promote a new tv show where each cast member is photographed individually and put together into one seamless group shot and placed in an environment they may never have stood in in real life. Adam has worked with show including Geordie Shore, The...

Karen Thomas is a food photographer and director based in London who has been shooting professionally for over 20 years. Karen’s Client’s include Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Cost, McDonalds, Lidl, and many more household names. Karen was selected as one of Shutterturf's top food photographers in London , has been featured on the BBC Good Food podcast and was named as a Hasselblad Heroine in 2022.  Our conversation traces Karen’s journey from photography being a shared hobby with...

Hey guys! Just a wee update about the future of the show. http://www.youtube.com/grahamdargie

Darren Gentle is a landscape photographer from Sydney, Australia.  Darren’s beautiful work has gained a lot of recognition in the last few years including being named in the Top 25 Landscape Photographers of 2022 by Capture Landscapes and Silver Medal in the 2022 Fine Art Photography Awards , his work has been published in Australian Photogrpahy Magazine and on the Canon Australia Website.  Darren only got in to photogrpahy in the last few years when he got a camera for Father’s Day and he...

Jaison Sterling is a professional photographer from Little Rock, Arkansas. Jaison is best known for his dynamic, off-camera-flash portraits of high school sports teams - if you’re on Instagram or Tik Tok there’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen some of Jason’s viral, behind the scenes videos which have gained millions views. Jason also shoots weddings and portraits with his wife, Callie and teaches workshops around the United States.  Our conversation touches on Jaison’s journey to photograph...

Will Davies is the 2022 UK Landscape Photographer of the Year (LPOTY). Will first got a camera in his mid-20s but he really got the photography bug when he moved to Ethiopia in 2007. In a wide-ranging conversation, we talk about what its like to win LPOTY, about Will’s landscape photography approach and techniques, and other photography experiences he’s had from the plains of Africa to the beaches of Iceland.  Show Notes Follow this week’s guest at the following links:  Website -...

There's nobody else in the world of photography quite like Joe McNally. A self confessed generalist, long-time documentary photographer, teacher to millions of photographers worldwide and bang-up nice bloke.  Joe has shot 15 stories for National Geographic (including 5 cover stories), 7 covers for Life Magazine, 4 Olympic Games, with other clients including ABC television, Sports Illustrated, and Time Magazine. His portrait of Gail Devers won a World press Photo award in 1997, his photograph...

Gregory Heisler is a portrait photographer based in Syracuse, New York who has photographed Bill Clinton, George H Bush, George W Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev, Yasser Arafat, Benjamin Netanyahu, Michael Bloomberg, Rudy Giuliani, Bruce Springsteen, Chinua Achebe, Denzel Washington, Mick Jagger, Partick Stewart, Al Paccino, Hugh Grant, Tim Burton, Joni Mitchell, Liam Neeson, Muhammad Ali, Carl Lewis, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Gates, Bono and countless more household names for publications like Life...

Audrey Woulard is an internationally renowned children’s and family photographer from Chicago. She is a Nikon Ambassador and a Profoto Legend of Light. Audrey has shot and taught all around the world as well as being featured in O Magazine, People Magazine, Instyle and US Weekly. Our conversation covers everything from how Audrey got started in photography, how she developed her signature style as well as loads of photography and business advice.  Support Audrey at the following...

Marc Wilson is a documentary photographer from Bath, England. Marc’s work has been published in National Geographic, The British Journal of photography, The Times, the Telegraph, Wired and he’s exhibited his work round the UK and Europe.  Marc’s latest project, A Wounded Landscape, bears witness to the Holocaust through the stories of 22 Holocaust survivors. It was shot over 6 years at 160 locations through out Europe over 6 years and features over 350 photographs. We talk in depth about this...

Mark McColl is a landscape photographer from Ayrshire, Scotland. His work has been featured in The London Times, The Herald, Outdoor Photography magazine, Landscape Photography magazine, Practical Photography and he leads photography workshops for Light and Land. Our conversation ranges from Mark’s background as an NHS doctor, some of his unforgettable experiences in the landscape as well as a deep, deep dive into his camera bag. If you’re into landscape photography then you’ll find a few...

To bridge the gap between season 5 and 6 I'm re-sharing some my all-time favourite episodes. Jim Richardson is a photojournalist from Lindsborg, Kansa, USA who's best know for his obsession with Scotland. Jim has shot over 50 stories for National Geographic and was named 'Photographers Photographer' by fellow National Geographic assignment shooters in 2015. Jim's work also touches on agriculture and the environment. Our conversation traces his early career, how he got his break with National...

Cristina ‘Mitty’ Mittermeier is one of the pioneers of conservation photography as we know it. In 2005 she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to provide a platform for photographers working on environmental issues. In 2014 she co-founded SeaLegacy along with her partner Paul Nicklen, also one of the world’s leading conservation photographers. SeaLegacy is a conservation organisation which uses a combination of art, science, visual storytelling and conservation to...

Chris Orwig is a portrait photographer, author, teacher and Sony Ambassador from Santa Barbara, California. Chris first came on my radar many years ago and his grounded, connected, intimate, natural-light portraits really stayed with me. In his early 20s, Chris was hit by a car while skateboarding and during his recovery, his father gave him the gift of a camera. This camera gave him direction and purpose in life and he’s never looked back. Chris has gone on to work with clients including...

Chris Orwig is a portrait photographer, author, teacher and Sony Ambassador from Santa Barbara, California. Chris first came on my radar many years ago and his grounded, connected, intimate, natural-light portraits really stayed with me. In his early 20s, Chris was hit by a car while skateboarding and during his recovery, his father gave him the gift of a camera. This camera gave him direction and purpose in life and he’s never looked back. Chris has gone on to work with clients including...

My guest this week is Stefano Pellegrini, an astrophotographer based in Milan, Italy. Stefano only started astro photography in 2019 but during the pandemic in 2020, he was able to spend more time on his photogrpahy . The progress he made during this time led him to reprioritise his life, leaving a staff job as a designer for drinks company Di Sarono, to go freelance so he could devote more time to his photography. Since then, he’s won Nasa’s Astronomy Picture of the day and launched a series...

Wendy Bagnall is a landscape photographer based the south of England who's work was recently shown at the 2022 Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition. Wendy’s work is unrestricted and playful and she uses different techniques to interpret the landscape, creating images that to evoke an emotional connection with the viewer.  Wendy got her first camera as a child but she went deeper into her photography during the pandemic when forced isolation gave her the opportunity to build a relationship...

Kristy Ashton is a portrait photographer who was born in Australia but now lives and works in Scotland. Kristy's great great great grandfather was George Washington Wilson, one of the pioneers of outdoor photography who photographed Queen Victoria and John Brown in 1863 - so her connection to photography and to Scotland runs deep. Kristy’s unique style is a culmination of a number of ingredients from her personal journey - an innate sense of creativity, a romantic dream of scotland and a love...

STEFFEN JAHN IS AN AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN STUTTGART, GERMANY, WHO'S CLIENTS INCLUDE MERCEDES BENZ, PORSCHE, FERRARI, LAMBORGHINI, ASTON MARTIN, ALPHA ROMEO, BMW AND MANY OTHER LEADING BRANDS.  STEFFEN TRAVELS THE WORLD TO CREATE HIS AWARD WINNING IMAGES WHETHER IT’S IN A JUNGLE, AN ARCTIC TEST TRACKS, THE STREETS OF NEW YORK OR IN A LOS ANGELES STUDIO.  HIS PHOTOGRAPHS BLEND TECHNICAL SOPHISTICATION WITH AN AUTHENTIC AND NATURAL FEEL, RESULTING IN  IMAGES THAT REALLY SET THEMSELVES...

Ulla Lohmann is a documentary photographer and film maker from Lake Starnberg, Germany who regularly works for magazines and broadcasters, including National Geographic, GEO, BBC, Red Bull Media House and Stern View. Ulla has published a coffee-table book about the Dolomite Mountains for National Geographic and a text book about realizing her dreams. She is ambassador for Canon, Eizo, Manfrotto and F-Stop. She is an elected member of the German Photographic Society and she has been appointed...