Ffoton Interviews / Cyfweliadau - ffoton
Ffoton Interviews / Cyfweliadau - ffoton
Ffoton Wales
Ffoton is on an a journey around Wales to seek out both established and aspiring photographers who deserve more recognition in Wales and beyond. The conversations you will hear on Ffoton will delve into their practice, style and process.
Steve Benbow - part 3
This is the third of a three-part conversation. Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and an international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York. Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014.
Dec 31, 2023
51 min
Steve Benbow - part 2
This is the second of a three part conversation. Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and an international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York. Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014.
Nov 18, 2023
54 min
Steve Benbow - part 1
Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and an international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York. Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014
Nov 4, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Gabriella Jackson
Gabriella Jackson is a professional still life photographer creating images for Brands and businesses of all sizes. She creates unique images for both commercial and promotional use from her studio space in Penarth near Cardiff in South Wales. Ffoton's conversation with Gabby covers her start in photography, mixed views on her time studying for a Degree at University followed by the benefits of assisting in a professional studio before finally setting out on her own.
May 19, 2023
43 min
Lorna Cabble
Cardiff-based photographer Lorna Cabble gained her Hours Degree in Photojournalism before going on to achieve a MA in Photography - both at the University of South Wales in Cardiff. Ffoton discuss how both these qualifications in addition to her own ongoing personal projects proved pivitol in gaining her a new full time role as one of two Stills Officers overseeing and commissioning photography for Welsh Broadcaster S4C.
Dec 9, 2022
28 min
Huw Alden Davies : Part 2
Ffoton talks with Carmarthenshire-based photographer Huw Alden Davies at Carmarthen School of Art where Huw leads the BA Photography course. In this second part of our conversation we discuss his latest projects 'Xennial', working in India with Ffotogallery, the course he leads in Carmarthen and what's next for him. Part 2 of 2
Oct 20, 2021
32 min
Huw Alden Davies : Part 1
Ffoton talks with Carmarthenshire-based photographer Huw Alden Davies at Carmarthen School of Art where Huw leads the BA Photography course. Part 1 of 2
Oct 1, 2021
53 min
Peter Finnemore : Part 2
In this first of a new season of conversations with talented photographers working in Wales, Ffoton talks with Welsh photographic artist Peter Finnemore at his home - Gwendraeth House - in south west Wales. Ffoton's Emyr Young explores Finnemore's roots in photography and how the artist's own culture, family and creative roots revolve around his thirty year, and ongoing, historical exploration of his family home as an epicentre for his photography. Part 2 of 2
Sep 19, 2021
41 min
Peter Finnemore : Part 1
In this first of a new season of conversations with talented photographers working in Wales, Ffoton talks with Welsh photographic artist Peter Finnemore at his home - Gwendraeth House - in south west Wales. Ffoton's Emyr Young explores Finnemore's roots in photography and how the artist's own culture, family and creative roots revolve around his thirty year, and ongoing, historical exploration of his family home as an epicentre for his photography. Part 1 of 2
Sep 1, 2021
29 min
Martin Parr
Magnum photographer Martin Parr in conversation with Ffoton's Emyr Young on his work in Wales and exhibition showing as part of National Museum Cardiff's 2019-2020 season of photography. We ask Martin about his approach to making work in Wales, the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol and his thoughts on the current photography scene in Wales.
Mar 1, 2020
38 min
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