Sunny 16 Podcast

Today marks another big step in arguably one of the most important ongoing projects in the analogue photography world, Harman Technologies work to develop a high quality new colour film. The launch of Phoenix 2 is, whilst by no means the end of this journey still an exciting look at the incredible process they are making, and a fun and highly useable film itself.

Joining Rachel and Graeme to talk all about it, what exactly it is (and isn't), the improvements and changes over the original Phoenix film and the quirks it still has is the f...

On this weeks show Rachel and Graeme talk about the recent Big film Photowalk where they both took to the streets in their respective cities, and discuss the cameras they shot, people they met and adventures they had. Rachel is also in Liverpool at the annual Makefest, and Graeme hasn't given up on building his camera. Yet.

https://liverpoolmakefest.org/

https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/membership/

On this episode we're joined by Steve Lloyd of Chroma Cameras, designer and builder of the broadest, most interesting and most diverse collection of analogue cameras you can buy new today to talk about some of the latest projects he's been working on, from a 35mm Point and shoot to the most compact 4x5 camera you can get!

Check out Chroma Cameras here: https://chroma.camera/

In this episode Clare and Graeme catch back up to talk about Clare's recent exhibitions and her new video's for Gwenno, as well as a bit of a dive into some of the elements involved in producing them using Super 8 film.

They also have a chat about some of their own favourite and most used photo gear hacks/bodges for when you don't have or don't want to buy the new fancy camera gear but do want to try out a technique. 

If you have any good camera gear hacks, let us...

On this weeks show Rachel and Graeme are joined by an absolute power team of returning guests, all here to talk about the new collaborative photobook titled Opaque, from the Photozine Collective who previously produced the Lucid and Ambiguous zines. We we're lucky enough to be joined by Yant Martin-Keyte who produced and edited the book, the fabulous J M Golding of fantastic Holga photography and 127 day fame and glory, and the one and only John-Michael Mendizza of making beautiful portraits, the Lighting Lounge shows on Sunny 16 Presents and all round being a legend.

It's a fabulous...

Happy New Film Day everyone!

It's a real treat as always to be joined this week by Harman Technology/ Ilford Photo's finest Michelle Parr to talk about YET ANOTHER new film they're releasing into the wild TODAY! Kentmere Pan 200 is available now from all good retailers and you know that you'll find scads of videos and images out right now on the socials and Youtube, but if you want to hear why they decided to make it and what's makes it a great addition to the film lineup, then you've come to the right place!

In this episode we're joined by the spectacular Brendan Barry to talk all about his work making photographic art with everything from a cardboard darkroom and camera obscura to a large area of skyscraper real estate, and in particular his most recent personal project Flowers For Bea, a beautiful collection of images which feature in the book of the same name currently on Kickstarter.

Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gblimitededitions/flowers-for-bea-a-photo-book-by-brendan-barry

Brendan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanbarryphoto/

On this weeks show Rachel, Clare and Graeme get together to talk about Clare's recent visit to New York and Las Vegas, shooting a new album cover and video for Gwenno and failing to find the Brooklyn bridge among other adventures. Rachel has been helping people connect with their history and family through photography, and Graeme has been making the most of the sun to shoot. 

https://www.gwenno.info/

https://www.instagram.com/claremariebailey/?hl=en

https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/

https://instagram.com/littlevintagephotography

Sunny 16 Po...

Hello listeners, sincere apologies for the mess up where an older episode was posted by mistake, the people responsible have been fired. From a Canon obviously.

For realsies this time, Rachel and Graeme return after an unplanned Winter hiatus, along with the delightful Martin Smith, the man behind one of the quietly most useful photography related services about, Photowalk.me. 

We talk about why he set up the website, the new iteration of it coming soon, and why everyone should be going on photowalks (spoiler alert, it's because they're fun, and the analogue photography community a...

Hello! No, we haven't fallen into a crevasse or been eaten by Pumas, but it was a close run thing and we're very glad to be back with you all.

In this show Rachel and Graeme are joined by Martin Smith, photographer and creator of one of the quietly most useful tools available for photographers across the globe, the website Photowalk.me, a website built for the sole purpose of making it incredibly easy  plan, share and promote your photowalk. 

https://www.photowalk.me/

https://www.instagram.com/photowalkme/

Sun...

Rachel and Clare catch up with Ruth from The Photography Show to get all the hot info on the upcoming show, taking place in the quaint little town of London for the first time!

https://www.photographyshow.com/

http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk/membership

SUN25 - gives 20% off standard entry, expires 5th March

Holy Cow it's 2025! Never has a year been more futurey than this one, and we're back from our break to see where all the flying cars are.

In this episode it's truly a delight to be joined by the one and only (unless he's been cloned because future) Simon Forster of Large Format Photography Podcast and Classic lenses fame! He joins us to judge the long overdue cheap shots challenge, and it's a lot of fun - thank you so much to everyone who took part.

You can see all the pictures here: https://sunny16...

In this episode Rach, Clare and Graeme talk about using the power of using (in a good way)  Other People to help inspire, motivate and move our own creativity forwards.

On this weeks show the fabulous Rachel returns, and we're joined by the almost equally fabulous Paul Mckay from Analogue Wonderland for a good old chat about stuff, the acquisition of which is a constant cure/temporary balm for reality. Reflection on the new stuff that's come out this year, the recent availability of much loved stuff, the ever increasing cost of stuff, and of course the stuff we'd like for Christmas. It's officially stuffing time.

Where to find great Stuff: 

https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/

https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/

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In this episode Clare and Graeme are joined by the delightful Marwan El Mozayen and Charys Schuler of Silvergrain Classics magazine to talk about their superb publication, and the exciting project they embarked upon with Jeff and Susan Bridges to bring the iconic Widelux camera back into production!

Discount code for SIlvergrain Classics Magazine: SUNNY1610

https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/

https://wideluxx.com

On this weeks show Graeme is joined by some of the fantastic contributors, Ian Wallace, Dave Wenham and Yant Martin Keyte to the recently published zine Ambiguous to talk about the process of producing the zine, working as part of a collective and of course the work in the zine itself. 

Photozine collective
https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com
@photozinecollective

The Photozine Discord https://discord.gg/ynE9mwkh

Where you can Buy Ambigious (Profits to Asthma and Lung UK)
https://richardhall.online/new-zine-now-available/
and if those copies have all go...

Rachel, Clare and Graeme return to discuss the recent crop of new product releases and Kickstarters, catch up on Photography adventures/misadventures, and read some thoughtful emails from some fabulous listeners.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaggle/jaggle-berlinova-enlarger

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/intrepidcamera/the-intrepid-lens-and-shutter-project

https://www.harmanphoto.co.uk/harman-phoenix-200-120

https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/

https://richardhall.online/new-zine-now-available/

On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare are joined by the delightful Wicher from Jaggle to talk about something new and exciting he has built - a way for anyone to make dark room prints without the need for a darkroom equipment, or even a dark room!

Find out more here:

https://www.instagram.com/therealjaggle?igsh=MTFqMXB2MTM4dG02aw==

https://jaggle-photo.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxurZ_4fl7Q0vOoYWjLvM5xTaqi8FzRJSyd_ihz52QZbQWGP3qWkI0hws_aem_IOmoAsrwtnTH9INQHA4xzg

On the subject of new...

Lina Clerke and Nina Emett join Graeme and Billy to discuss the remarkable life and photographic journey of Marilyn Stafford upon the release of the second edition of the book “Marilyn Stafford: A Life in Photography”.  

@marilynstaffordphotography

www.marilynstaffordphotography.com

https://bluecoatpress.co.uk/product/marilyn-stafford-a-life-in-photography/

Down the line Podcast: https://marilynstaff1.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/MS-edit1_BenHarmanpodcast_FINAL.mp3

https://fotodocument.org (award page - https://fotodocument.org/fotoaward/)
https://www.linaclerke.com

Hundred Heroines - https://hundredheroines.org

Shout out to Anil M...

On this weeks show Rachel, Clare and Graeme are joined by the ever delightful Billy Sanford to talk about a few of the pictures they've made over the years that have become important to them, and talk about why in the hope that we can all take more important pictures in the future!

If you want to see the pictures (except Rachel's as sadly most of those are lost to time), you can find them here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7h8i4f4RtpN3KzvKYIyePiexoaOLXW0?usp=sharing

Before all that t...

It's a summer time check in from Rachel Brewster-Wright, Clare Marie Bailey and Graeme as we head into a lovely wet bank holiday weekend.

Find workshops and all things Little Vintage Photograpy here: http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk

Get Rachels workbook here: http://littlevintagephotography.co.uk/workbook ,  Also in store at Open Eye Gallery, Real Camera Company (Liverpool & Manchester stores) and Dead Ink Bookshop, Smithdown Rd, Analogue Wonderland and the Intrepid Camera Company

Exhibitions at the Open Eye Gallery : https://openeye.org.uk/

It's what literally everyone has been waiting for, the creme de la menthe of informed opinions Rachel and Graeme making their views on the Pentax 17 known. Finally the you can all stop holding the front pages! 

Not just that, but Rachel has been inspired by a noted influencer to buy a new camera, Graeme has been shooting with a new and interesting lens, the Big Film Photowalk has happened, an insulted man has provided a new cheap shots challenge theme and Clare is at the cinema! It's all kicking off, I hope your sitting down to listen!

AT LAST! Yes, it's finally here, the Cheap Shots Challenge judging for the History round, sorry it's so late!

Joining the gang to do the all important judging is photographer, author, fan of history and all round good guy Ian Wallace, who casts his appraising eyes (both of them) over the fabulous collection of images submitted by our wonderful listeners. 

Want to see as well as hear about these pictures? You're in luck, just go to https://sunny16podcast.com/cheap-shots-challenge/cheap-shots-challenge-history/ and enjoy, we insist.

Find all of Ian...

The gang return to give a big thanks for all the fab Cheap shots entries (and an 11th hour last minute callout in case anyone has forgotten), talk Pinhole day and Polaroid week, Rachel's upcoming trip to Photographica and the upcoming Big Film Photowalks happening all around UK at the end of June.

Can we really squeeze all these things into a short show, and get sidetracked by AI? Hell yes we can

https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/products/the-big-film-photowalk

https://pccgb.net/photographica/

https://pinholeday.org/

...

Rachel and Clare are back once again to talk about events and exhibitions going on around the country, pieces of culture people might be interested in seeing and what they've been up to, including putting on a Photography exhibition in a Bank Vault! 

With apologies for the delay in getting this episode to you (due entirely to Clare looking at dog pictures on the internet), it is with the usual big pile of delight that we bring you 3 of the finest of the current available hosts of the Sunny 16 Podcast for a show full of chat about the Photography show and some interesting new work Clare is getting started on, plus all the usual diversions!

https://chroma.camera/ - Home of the Double Glass lens and upcoming Chroma Click

https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/i...

On this weeks show we have return visit from the fabulous pusher of film photography frontiers Dave Walker joining us to talk about his recent adventures creating in-camera colour prints using the Pinsta camera, and making black and white into positive prints with a simple procedure that even Graeme wasn't able to totally mess up.

You can find Dave on Instagram @DavetheWalker80

His 35mmc articles are here: https://www.35mmc.com/14/02/2024/the-black-and-white-paper-reversal-process/

https://www.35mmc.com/31/05/2023/pinsta-full-colour-instant-4x5-pinhole-prints-without-a-darkroom/

We also spoke to the lovely Emma Lloyd ab...

On this episode we're delighted to be joined be photographer, printer, exhibitor, gym attendee and all round legend Pete Langman to talk about his recent exhibition, how he handled documenting sensitive subject matter, and where his experiences are leading him next. 

You can find Pete's website here: https://www.cameraandcoffeecabin.click/

The video of stills and spoken word here: https://youtu.be/futXonHE9kw?si=N4uWf1CVfrUW0eot

And @grainagainstthemachine on Instagram

Ring the bells, bang the drums, hoover the cat, it's Cheap Shots Challenge judging time! Rachel and Clare let Graeme out from the producer box he's kept in, and they're joined by the wonderful Val Plichta, English teacher, oft-time photography model/muse for Rachel and the perfect person to judge both the our efforts and the frankly far superior work done by our marvellous listeners.

LINKS:

Rachel Instant box camera sessions: https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/vintage-portrait/

Analogue Retreat mailing list: https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/the-analogue-retreat/

Patreon: https://w...

On 27th of January the world lost a legendary and unique photographer, Brian Griffin. His never ending creativity, off the wall vision and sheer drive to make new and original art left us with a body of work unlike any other, and earned him many plaudits, including Photographer of the Decade for his work in the 1980's.

We were lucky enough to be joined by Brian on the show a couple of times. He was a truly lovely person, generous with his time and with an inexhaustible supply of stories about his work and life. O...

On this show Rachel is joined by the fabulous Billy Sanford to talk about what they've been up to over the festive period, their photography plans and hopes for 2024 and much more - there's plenty to talk about!

Get your pictures in for the Cheap Shots Challenge to sunny16podcast@gmail.com

On this weeks episode Rachel and Clare delve into mail from the community, discuss how to approach getting  your work into galleries, Rachel's new Afghan camera and much more.

Don't forget to get working on your Cheap Shots entries, the theme this time out is "Literature"

Links:

Application to take part in "Ambiguous" zine: https://forms.gle/yhToPdsEeqYFShxK9

It can also be found in my Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky accounts @richardhall on twitter & Bluesky, @connexions on Insta.

Crown and Flint film management app: https://crown-and-flint.goo...

It's a real treat this week to be able to share with you all the frankly brilliant news that Harman Labs, the people who already bring you all of your favourite Ilford and Kentmere films, papers etc, are launching a brand new made from the ground up colour film for the first time ever at their factory in Mobberley!

Matt and Michelle join Rachel and Graeme to give us all the details, go to the freshly minted Harman Photo website: https://harmanphoto.co.uk/ to see example photo's, videos and more. 

You can fi...

On this weeks show Rach and Clare return to catch us up on all they've been up to and to talk about the delights and difficulties of shooting over the gloomy months of winter and offer their suggestions on how to make the best of the grey months.

Big shoutout to everyone's favourite Sunbeam Billy Sanford who's crazy rock and roll lifestyle finally caught up with him this week - Get Well Soon Billy!

Find the trailer for Simon Riddells new documentary Peak Perseverance here: Peak Perseverance Trailer OFFICIAL

More fabulous folks from the Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to talk to us on a busy day.

Alecia and Dan from Lensfayre: https://www.lensfayre.com/

Molly : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HlJ1U76_QmtECCGuRIG7Q https://www.instagram.com/eclectachrome/?hl=en

Naomi from Intrepid Cameras: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/

Sam from Solarcan: https://solarcan.co.uk/

James Lane from Zone Imaging: https://zoneimaging-photochemicals.co.uk/film-processing-lab-store

Johannes Heberlein: https://hedeco.de/

In this episode we've got the first part of our coverage from the Analogue Spotlight event which took place in Nottingham a few weeks ago. Part 2 will follow shortly, but for now you can tune in to hear from:

Paul Mckay from https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/

Peter from This is How I Roll Film https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thisishowirollfilm?ref=l2-about-shopname

Simon Forster from https://simonforsterphotographic.co.uk/

Michelle and Neil from https://twitter.com/HarmanPhoto and of course https://www.ilfordphoto.com/

Emily G...

It's a new day at Sunny 16 Towers as Rachel and Clare take the wheel of the good ship (which is also a tower) Sunny 16 onwards to exciting new waters full of analogue photography goodness.

On this weeks show they discuss all they've been up to lately, from running workshops to taking part in exhibitions, Holga week 2023, the upcoming Analogue Spotlight event in Nottingham, answer listener emails and MORE!

https://holgaweek.com/

https://analoguespotlight.com/2023-community-event/

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ago-film-processor-film-developing-made-easy#/

Rachel and Cla...

Sunny 16 is back from its summer break! The whole gang are here, refreshed from the break and with stories to share. And we have some announcements too on how the show is moving forward.

Some things mentioned in the show:

Analogue Spotlight event

Artdoc Gallery

The 12.12 project

Polaroid i2 camera

Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

It’s summer holiday time! What are the team up to over the summer? What photo adventures await? Also, for the first time ever, we are taking an extended break over the summer - but we will be back with you all in the autumn! We hope you all enjoy your summers too 🏄‍♀️🪇🏖️

Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

And so it is time to conclude our short series on lighting. Thank you to everyone who submitted images for our assignment on “Intentional Light”. It was great to see them and to discuss them on the show. There are some host submissions to discuss as well.

Video mentioned by Christian on what to shoot when “there is nothing to shoot”.

Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀