The Camera Life
Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us live on Youtube every Monday at 7:30pm & Thursday at 9am (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.
Episodes
In this episode, Davide Balduzzi shares his journey from picking up a camera to building a career in documentary, portrait, and wedding photography. He dives into his signature high-contrast portrait style, the impact of travel in India, and how personal experiences like grief shape creative direction. The conversation also explores filmmaking, Fujifilm gear, and building a sustainable p...
In this episode of The Camera Life Podcast, Greg and Justin are joined by Fujifilm’s Charlie Blevins to discuss the upcoming Fujifilm Creator Summit in Melbourne and the Fujifilm pop-up photography experience. The show then dives into the latest camera industry news, including Instax rumors, DJI drone leaks, and compact camera speculation. Finally, the hosts debate the future of photo ed...
Landscape photographer and Landscape Photography World podcast host Grant Swinbourne joins The Camera Life to discuss his journey in landscape photography, why he left Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and the alternatives photographers should consider today. The conversation explores AI in photography, developing a personal style, travel planning for landscape shoots, gear choices, and the...
Landscape photographer Adam Edwards joins the Camera Life podcast to share his incredible experience running a winter photography workshop in Iceland. The team discusses photographing glaciers, waterfalls, and the northern lights, along with the challenges of shooting in extreme cold. They also dive into the latest camera gear news, social media frustrations for photographers, and review...
Photographer Craig Wetjen shares an incredible journey from studying scientific photography and interning at NASA to building a photography career in Australia. In this episode of The Camera Life podcast, Craig talks about photographing bullets in flight, the transition from film to digital, teaching photography, and creating his powerful Men in Their Sheds project. He also opens up abou...
All the camera news, rumours and more from CP+ 2026.
In this episode of The Random Photography Show, we break down the biggest announcements from CP+ 2025, including Canon’s wild retro concept camera and the growing nostalgia trend in modern gear design. We dive into compact camera demand, Ricoh GR4 hype, industry direction, and whether brands are missing the mark. Plus, viewer-submitte...
In this episode of The Camera Life, Australian landscape photographer Jeff Freestone shares how he left corporate finance to build a creative life in Victoria’s High Country. We dive into intimate landscape photography, developing a unique visual style, photographing snow and alpine conditions, camera gear choices, running workshops, and navigating Instagram’s changing algorithms. Jeff a...
The only live Photography Podcast where you can call in and be part of the show!
Camera News, Special Guest Photographers, Technique Deep Dives, Unboxing Gear and Reviewing Your Images.
Levin Barrett returns to The Camera Life for a wide-ranging photography conversation covering airline cockpit timelapses, landscape and astrophotography tours, CP+ gear rumors, compact vlogging cameras, f...
In this episode, Richard Grenfell breaks down how he built a highly profitable boudoir and headshot studio from scratch. He shares his pricing model, in-person sales strategy, lighting techniques, posing workflow, client retention systems, and why photography may be one of the best business opportunities available today. From shadow-side lighting to projector-based reveal sessions and ad...
Who's shooting film in 2026, and why is it worth the increasing costs?
Is film photography more “real” than digital? In this Random Photography Show, Joel Alston joins the crew for a deep dive into film vs digital, darkroom printing, home developing tips, and why shooting film feels different. The team covers industry news, watchworthy YouTube, listener image critiques, street portraits ...
Award-winning fashion and portrait photographer Bronwyn Kidd joins The Camera Life to share her journey from Melbourne to London’s haute couture scene. She dives deep into film vs digital photography, working with Polaroids on set, trusting creative instincts, and crafting timeless portraits — including her Martin Cantor Portrait Prize-winning image. Bronwyn also reveals her favorite cam...
In this episode of The Camera Life, the crew is joined by photographer Joe Orchard for a wide-ranging Random Photography Show. They dig into shooting film vs digital, camera gear choices, editing workflows, client work, and the realities of building a sustainable photography career. Joe shares honest insights on creativity, burnout, social media, and staying motivated long-term, plus pra...
Fashion and portrait photographer Peter Coulson joins The Camera Life to unpack black and white photography, emotional portraiture, and developing a personal style. From breaking industry rules to mastering light, directing models, and navigating YouTube censorship, Peter shares decades of hard-earned insight. This episode dives deep into creativity, technique, and the mindset required t...
The latest in photography news, plus we look at your images and even take your calls with any camera question you can think of.
Tonight we have special guest Glynn Lavender
https://www.creativephotoworkshops.com.au/
In this extended Random Photography Show, the crew is joined by photographer and educator Glynn Lavender for a wide-ranging conversation on style, critique, creative growth,...
Dr. Dean Holland joins The Camera Life to unpack a rare photography career built without social media. From teaching over 10,000 photographers to shooting corporate, humanitarian, and people-focused work, Dean shares deep insights on authenticity, creativity, AI, and the future of photography. This wide-ranging conversation explores cameras vs phones, confidence over settings, ethical AI...
In this milestone episode of The Random Photography Show, the team is joined by Cam Blake to unpack the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome. From sensor design and real-world image quality to pricing, production issues, and creative constraints, they dig into whether a dedicated black-and-white camera really makes sense. Along the way, there’s plenty of camera news, gear banter, and honest discus...
Australian landscape photographer Adam Edwards joins The Camera Life to discuss outback photography, running a regional gallery, creative burnout, and finding meaning beyond social media. From Broken Hill to Kenya, Adam shares deep insights into landscape mindset, gear choices, workshops, and why patience and presence matter more than perfect conditions. A thoughtful conversation on phot...
In this episode of The Camera Life, Alex Cearns joins the panel to celebrate the People’s Choice winner from the 2025 Photo of the Year, dive into photography news, and share honest insights on creativity, goal setting, and time management. The conversation covers editing workflows, publishing photography books, shooting personal work, and finding balance as a working photographer. It’s ...
This week on The Camera Life, we’re joined live by David duChemin, one of the most influential voices in modern photography.
David is a Vancouver, Canada-based wildlife photographer, author, and educator best known for helping photographers move beyond settings and gear to focus on vision, storytelling, and creative intent. His books, workshops, and writing have inspired thousands of pho...
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