PA Media Photographer Owen Humphreys shares his story of a career highlight; photographing the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle, high in the organ loft, one of the only photographers allowed in to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Also today, news of Christmas 'opening hours' with thanks to another of our patrons, Alison Barclay for sharing her pictures of brutalist architecture. The show is brought to you with MPB and remember to send your emails in following what you hear, or just to tell us about any photo projects you may be working on; [email protected] 

There's a distinct possibility, this episode could just save your life. We start the week with a walk on the wild side, literally with an international wildlife photographer David Fettes, who aged 50 decided to entirely switch life and become a photographer in a genre that’s famously hard to break into commercially, let alone make it your sole income right from the off. Swapping the nine to five, for photography. It's a story that demonstrates anything is possible, if you put your creative mind to it. Supported by our patrons and MPB.com

It's the mailbag show; the episode that takes your feedback about the shows you hear and shares thoughts about photography on a weekly photowalk. This week we discover the cyclist's state of flow following Wednesday's show on adventurist photography, we share Christmas gift suggestions, muse over what we've learned from this year's guests so far, talk about personal projects, flying and a dog called Margaret. To be a part of next week's show email: [email protected] 

“People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” Words from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a Swiss-American psychiatrist which are significant in terms of today's episode about being lost photographically and creatively during 2020. If you have any thoughts or comments about this episode be sure to email: [email protected] This show is supported by MPB.com 

Seven years in the British Special Forces, today’s guest delivered the world’s highest video broadcast to the BBC, he’s been a professional racing team cyclist and is currently on a mission to ride and photograph the most physically and mentally exhausting hills, mountains and extraordinary places on Earth. They don’t make photographers like Daniel Hughes every day. This show is brought to you by the patrons of Photography Daily and MPB.com

For two decades, Stefan Rousseau has spent much of his time travelling with and photographing the Prime Ministers of Great Britain as a photojournalist for PA Media. On the 22nd March 2017 he was within the grounds of parliament when a lone terrorist attacker struck. This is the story of a set of pictures Stefan made that day directly witnessing the aftermath of a terror attack in the heart of London. The show is supported by our patrons and MPB.com

World renowned fine art photographer Jonathan Chritchley has discovered the serenity of the sea, being by water, on water, even in water. His trademark black and white square format pictures of the sea, sailing and more latterly horses has won him much admiration. His photographs hang around the world and his client list includes Ralph Lauren, Saatchi and Saatchi and Vogue; highly aspirational titles and markets for a photographer who built his reputation from scratch leaving a 'safe job' in marketing. This is Jonathan Chritchley's story. Supported by our Patreon members and MPB.com

With the winter months descending, on this photowalk, I get, as ever, lost in the woods with the sun sinking lower and the trails back to the car disappearing into darkness. Just enough light to read your mails and thoughts though on mobile cameras, discos, mental health, New York scenery, mystery wedding guests and an idea to replace the 365, perhaps. The show is supported by our Patrons and MPB.com - remember to write in with your photo stories to: [email protected]

Let’s be honest this is a BIG question and in many respects I’m throwing it out to you so that we can start a two way on this for inclusion in a forthcoming Tuesday or Thursday snapshot edition. I have a little help on this one from some previous guests including Michel Delsol, New York portrait photographer, news agency owner Paul Walters and film maker Vincent Laforet. Some Instagram accounts to take a saunter through and a book perhaps to add to your collection? Send your thoughts and questions to: [email protected]

David Butow, a Washington DC based photojournalist who made the decision to move to the capital purely because he wanted in on the Trump show. But away from the portraits he made of the president which was the focus of last week’s story, today he talks about the pictures he makes in the field internationally, which are often of highly charged moments where how you feel, is a strong part of what you see. Getting in close, real close, is a key to making these stories.

I’ve spent 2020 talking with and interviewing over a hundred photographers for this and the FujiCast podcast and if one thing has become clearer than looking through a sweet spot in a lens it's that I honestly now believe I can tell when someone is photographing as a 'business' and when someone is invested, not commercially, but emotionally in what they photograph. Today the first of our new style Tuesday and Thursday snapshot editions looks at this topic through the eyes of a photographer who never thought he'd be shooting weddings. Brought to you by MPB.

Misan Harriman returns for his concluding part, the story of an incredible three years, from making pictures on a holiday with a camera he barely used correctly to shooting the front cover of British Vogue. He also talks of imposter syndrome, putting your message out into the world, meeting Doreen Lawrence and working with one of the most respected fashion magazines on the planet. This episode is supported by MPB for quality used cameras and lenses.

Today meet Margaret Soraya, based by Loch Ness in Scotland, working in nature’s quiet places, capturing beautiful land and seascapes. We learn more about her approach to mentoring where solitude, mindfulness and peace are encouraged during her photographic retreats. Bryan Caporicci from Sprout Studio is our photographic business guest and we talk in detail about client relationships, how websites seem to be focussing on the wrong details and why it's time to get organised for better times ahead. This is a promo for the members area 2 hours edition.

It's the end of the week show, the photowalk; me with my camera and mails from the electronic mail bag, feedback to what you've heard on the podcast. Today we're in not so sunny Bognor Regis on the English south coast, with a fierce breeze, to reveal the results of the listener survey and be inspired by the thoughts of those photographers who have appeared on the show as guests. We also talk about shooting portraits of strangers on the street and travelling salesmen for Cadbury's Chocolate! Brought to you by MPB and Sprout Studio

Today, in photographing The President, DC based photojournalist and portrait photographer David Butow talks of making pictures in a climate where image is everything. We talk about the stress and set up involved in photographing one of the most photographed leaders on the planet. As calls rang out from street protestors to 'Defund the Media,' we discuss the attitude toward photojournalists in particular, plus we get behind the mind of a photographer's decision and story making process. The show is brought to you by MPB and Sprout Studio.

Charlene Winfred the nomadic street photographer and Fujifilm ambassador returns today for the second concluding part of her story, and we meander a little with our conversation. I marvel at her street poetry, I muse if blogging has seen it’s time and purpose, whether Insta is now effectively the new version of, her association with a major camera brand and we talk about her love of the open road, where your best companion is your camera. Today's show is brought to you by MPB and Sprout Studios.

Today, Nigerian-born British photographer, entrepreneur and social activist, Misan Harriman talks to us about his incredible three year entrance on to the world photographic stage, and also about founding 'What We Seee,' a unique media agency with a mission to bring uplifting, inspirational cultural conversation to the Internet. In three years as a professional photographer Misan has produced campaign images championed by figures like Lewis Hamilton and is the first black male photographer to shoot a Vogue UK front cover; the coveted September issue.  The show is brought to you by MPB and Sprout Studio.

Hollywood portrait photographer Michael Grecco talks of his inspirations, the business of photography in 2020 and beyond, plus being the boss of your own space; working with influential figures such as Bill Gates and directing the directors, namely Martin Scorsese. An opportunity to hear some behind the scenes stories from shoots that have positioned Grecco as one of America's most in demand portrait photographers. Brought to you by mpb.com and Sprout Studio

Greenham Common is the location for our walk; a former nuclear missile launch site during the cold war. Today, what's driving new photographers to shoot film, whose job is it to make sure there’s photographic continuity in films? We also hear about a wonderful family photography project for a virtual and socially distanced Christmas, an alternative 365 series idea for 2021 and there’s more feedback on animal photojournalism. It's the mailbag edition of the week.  Supported by mpb.com and Sprout Studio.

An American photographer who mastered the art of telling photographic stories as series studies. Andy Warhol helped and inspired his Disco series of the 70s, he photographed Mike Tyson before he was, well, Mike Tyson for the Boxing series and his American Moments two parter featured scenes of life in the States that no longer exists. Supported by MPB and Sprout Studios. All links at: https://www.photographydaily.show/episodes/toby-old-photographer

Charlene Winfred is a self-titled photographic nomad, a 'permanent in-betweener.' Over the next few weeks we’ll talk at length about being this traveling adventurist with a camera. Today we start with her beginnings, her time spent in Iraq and shooting street in her home country, Singapore. Charlene's also a strong advocate of street shooter collectives for women and talks of how initially 'others' tried to dissuade her from becoming a professional photographer. This show is supported by mpb.com and Sprout Studio; all links on the photographydaily.show website.

Portrait photographer Alex Benyon talks about how photography, in particular street photography, has been a positive life influence and healer during times of clinical depression and anxiety. He's been 'giving back' to those who suffer their own mental health problems with the 'Portraits of Mental Health project.' The aim of this ongoing project is to raise awareness for the different types of mental health issues, the variety of individuals affected by them and to present a positive message of hope and support. Today's show is supported by mpb.com and Sprout Studio. 

'Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978 to 1991' is possibly one of the longer book titles to grace your coffee table. This is LA celeb photographer Michael Grecco's raw pictorial account of a period of music history from the late 70s to early 90s which he captured as a photojournalist in Boston and New York. He literally 'became the music,' hanging out with bands from both sides of the Atlantic photographing the underground club scene right through to larger stadia. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB.com and Sprout Studio.

A BUMPER LENGTH WEEK! Your emails about making pictures from the shows you hear. This week: more on animal photojournalism, fighting imposter syndrome, shooting what you love, Darrin Zammit Lupi's very personal project on photographing his daughter's battle with cancer, adding sound to your stills and perfection in photography; it's very over rated. Have your mails included by writing to [email protected]  This show is brought to you by mpb.com and Sprout Studio.

Sean Tucker, philosophical YouTuber, photographer and writer shares his thoughts on this unnerving constant obsessive requirement to receive likes and thumbs up on our pictures and profiles as he returns for the concluding part in his mini series. We also discuss finding beauty in the ordinary, becoming a professional photographer, the challenges that lie ahead and his book and filming projects. The show is supported by mpb.com and Sprout Studio, Canada.

Photojournalist Edmond Terakopian talks about the Eyewitness Charity Photographic Print Auction in aid of Médecins sans frontières with words of photographic advice from some of the renowned professionals having prints auctioned and stories behind some of the pictures. Also David Butow on that portrait of Donald Trump in the Oval Office ahead of a interview being aired soon. Today's show is brought to you with mpb.com and Sprout Studio.

Shooting photographs in heat temperatures way beyond what you’d usually expose your camera to, Australian bush firefighter Cameron Neville was in the midst of last year’s bush fires called Black Summer, which were particularly vicious. He talks about the frenetic ferocious style these fires have become and we learn why and how Cam’s photographs as a firefighter AND photographer seem to take you into the scene like very few other collections I’ve seen from this time. Today's show is about photography, but it's equally about ecology. Supported by mpb.com

Today, meet Denise Maxwell, a photographer who has had to reinvent and pivot during lockdown to make sure her business survives. She's back for the concluding edition in her mini series. We talk about the richness of our own community for photography projects and also self belief during a time when being a photographer in some countries has been somewhat challenging! Today's show is brought to you by mpb.com

Lockdown 2 may be here in England, but episode 131 is not thwarted. With plenty of social distancing, it's the Friday Photowalk; reading your questions from the mailbag, making some pictures together as we walk and talk and there's news about a special photographic auction. We also talk favourite kit, but fear not, it does not get geeky. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB who are the number one platform for buying, selling and trading used gear. Right now, every time you sell, or buy or trade kit, MPB will plant a tree, it's all part of driving the circular economy.

Sean Tucker is a photographer and YouTube film maker who would rather talk about the who than the why of making pictures. His films take a more philosophical approach to photography. There's certainly more thinking and less gear talk. I've chatted with Sean before back in episode five, but with lockdowns and restrictions dominating the creative scene of 2020, I thought we could probably do with some light photographic philosophising tonic? Projects, films, social media, YouTube; all subjects covered in today's and next week's Thursday editions. This show is partnered by MPB.com helping to buy, sell and trade your used kit.

Reuters photojournalist Darrin Zammit Lupi returns for the concluding part, to talk about a very personal project where he has photographed his daughter Rebecca’s ongoing treatment for a rare form of bone cancer. Today we talk more about how the story was made, the editing of the work in terms of what was included and how it’s changed Darrin as a photographer. We also learn more about Rebecca herself and talk about how she has inspired so many people through the Reuters Wider Image story. This show is supported by mpb.com for buying, selling and trading used camera gear online.

Reuters photographer Darrin Zammit Lupi is no stranger to important news events; the South-East Asia tsunami tragedy, the refugee crisis during the war in Kosovo, the war in Libya, the Costa Concordia disaster, the Mediterranean refugees crisis. The moment we pick up a camera we have the ability to do good and important things; to record history, to make potent stories about life. For some people, some photographers, these are images that shape opinion, garner connection, even change lives. It’s easy to think that to make such pictures, you need to be filing big international stories, when often the story is with us and all around us, and in this case within a room in a hospital with the most precious person in your life. Part 1 of a two parter called Empowering my Daughter. The show is partnered by MPB.com

Denise Maxwell is my first guest of the week who had a defiant buoyant reply to the virus and lockdown in March and with England going into its second lockdown, does so again this time. There are some people, some photographers who have weathered the storm first time round and are ready to do so again, who will investigate every avenue of opportunity no matter how slight. Covid? You're not beating me. You're not beating us! Today's show is kindly supported by MPB who are the number one platform for buying, selling and trading used gear.  Email the show: [email protected]  

With Halloween weekend beckoning, Neale begins this photowalk edition in a place named Coombe Gibbet atop Gallows Down, a grisly lonely 'tourist attraction' in southern England. We talk about our fascination over having to own the latest released gear, the question tables are turned on the presenter, there's news about the show, a listener survey, how to escape a bear and there's a mail from a camera?! Also more on this weekend's Megasode and one lucky winner for a pair of LOWA Boots.  The show is brought to you by MPB.com, best in the business for buying, selling and trading used camera gear.

Australian photojournalist Cameron Neville talks about why photography means so much to him even in the face of danger. 'Cam' has been featured internationally for his work as a firefighter AND photographer, making pictures of the wild, savage, brutal fires that rip through the Australian bush and of late, whole communities and even the rain forests of the country. We talk about the delicate ecology of this beautiful country in the first part of this two part story. The show is supported by MPB.com helping you buy, sell and trade used camera gear across Europe and the US.

The concluding part of my discussion with animal rights campaigner, speaker and photographer/animal photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur and writer, photojournalist, editor Keith Wilson about the book HIDDEN, Animals of the Anthropocene. It is an unflinching book of photography about our conflict with non-human animals around the globe. We talk of how people have and continue to 'turn their heads' in the face of awkward questions about the animals we eat, wear, use as entertainment, test upon and slaughter in the name of custom or religion. If you have feedback following this show for the Friday Photowalk edition email: [email protected] 

An agency that has been providing news content for 40 years, I think Paul Walters, former news photographer, now leading the line at SWNS today, returns for his second instalment and is a strong candidate for helping us understand the place of a photographer in news today. What is the role of a news agency, what qualities do you need to be a contributing professional photographer and is citizen photojournalism changing the shape of how the industry works? Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box.

NYC portrait photographer Michel Delsol talks about his continued passion for making portraits after decades of working within one of the world's most competitive cities, how his work with Carrie Fisher became his key to Getty. He talks also about his celebrated work, Edges of the Rainbow, a 192 page portrait photo book on contemporary LGBTQ culture and activism in Japan.  Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box.

The South Downs forms the backdrop to today's photowalk edition, just you, me and our cameras plus some words from the mailbag. This week, a camera that swims, celebrating football fans, more vintage lenses to try and feedback to this week's episode about the animal activism book HIDDEN. Plus we celebrate 120 roll film and new listeners who have no interest in photography!? Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, and LOWA Boots.

American professional portrait photographer, teacher and TEDx speaker Chris Orwig returns for the final part of his mini series and we chat about a number of topics; portraiture in the age of Covid, celebrating flaws, not seeking perfection above authenticity and why portraiture fills him with so much joy, still. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box.

What are the hidden animals? Jo-Anne McArthur, award winning photojournalist, animal rights activist, author, and Keith Wilson, writer, photo editor and journalist join me for the first of three serialised episodes to talk about one of the most important books I personally think I’ll purchase as a, well, not simply photographer, but as a human. HIDDEN, Animals in the Anthropocene, is a real, at times harrowing, at times hopeful and always very honest account of our actual relationship with the invisible animals in our lives. This show is supported by MPB, for buying, selling and trading used camera gear.

The CEO of news agency SWNS, Paul Walters talks about and reflects on an event in 1987 in Hungerford, England, which he covered as a news photographer; the shooting of 16 people with 15 more injured, in what was the UK’s worse mass shooting, a time where news gathering was significantly different. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box. Email your feedback to this and other editions: [email protected] 

Michel Delsol, born in Paris, working out of New York City, an in demand portrait photographer internationally, the first of three serialised parts talking to him about his work, starting with swapping the bright lights of a big city for the countryside during lockdown and working under an internship with the late great Arnold Newman. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US.  Write into the show any feedback you have for the Friday Photowalk mailbag: [email protected] 

Neale is on the Berkshire/Wiltshire border in leafy Southern England by the country's third most haunted house, though he doesn't realise it at first. But what about the bears? Are there such beasts hiding in the woods? From the show's mailbag; pictures of Trump, a French masterpiece movie, aviation and auto photography, a 365 project idea, a drowned camera and an encounter with a bear. The show is brought to you with LOWA boots, the best for hiking your own photowalk. And MPB, for buying, selling and trading kit across Europe and the U.S.

Chris Orwig returns for the second in this three parter. A professional photographer, mentor, teacher, speaker, Chris talks about the power a photograph has when it’s 'authentic', and I, with his help try to unpick what this secret ingredient is when making a portrait in particular. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box.

James Brittain changed the pace of his life from news photojournalism to architectural photography and is now recognised as a multi award winning international exponent of his craft. Many genres of photography require the photographer to gather quickly, however, this, is a world where time slows and if there were ever a photographic occupation focused upon quality over quantity, this would be it. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box.

Press Association photographer Niall Carson returns for the final part in his mini series to talk about the excitement and enjoyment the job still brings him, despite being shot, bombed, punched and arrested! It seems it's all in a day's work. He also talks about the mental health pressures of photojournalism, his favourite news photograph and a forthcoming book. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US.  Write into the show: [email protected] for the Friday Photowalk edition. Your emails and thoughts whilst we walk the countryside with lens and microphone to hand.

Laird Kay is an aviation photographer. He makes extraordinary pictures of aircraft, often helping them to take on a living animal like existence, crafting unique angles to bring these man made machines to life. His career started in this very niche industry by embracing a suggestion we often moot as creatives; do what you love. A self confessed aircraft geek, there is not doubt he has found the correct 'flightpath' in life. Today's show is kindly supported by MPB, trading thousands of cameras and lenses every week across Europe and the US.