Gregory Crewdson is an acclaimed American photographer who makes images on an epic scale. With all the production values of a movie the images are crafted with meticulous precision to produce art to fire the viewers imagination.Ahead of the opening of his latest show, 'Cathedral of the Pines,' Gregory took the time to talk to PhotoTypes about his process and what inspires him and his images. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Gregory Crewdson: Cathedral of the Pines #24

Jose Villa is often referred to as one of the 'rockstars' of wedding photography. It's not a title that sits comfortably with him though. He sees himself as a fairly normal guy who wants to create beautiful images. But there is no getting away from the fact that his images are adored by so many people around the world, and his style has become one of the most replicated.So how does he feel about all this attention and the pressure that comes with it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jose Villa: The reluctant rockstar

It’s been said that a picture paints a thousand words. For James Melia that is most certainly the case. For him, the images he produces are more than words, they’re his voice.Why waste your time trying to come up with erudite speeches when your photos say all they need to say. James Melia’s images say more than enough which means that he doesn’t have to. He was pretty nervous about this interview for PhotoTypes which is why I’m so grateful for him making the effort to do it, along with his wife, and shooting partner Jo. www.meliamelia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James & Jo Melia: Talking through photography #22

From Marketing, to wedding videos, to wedding photography, Jonny Draper’s story is an interesting one. I’m not sure it’s ready for the West End just yet Jonny, but when it is, there’s only one person going to play the lead role.Listen to Jonny and I talk about our wives tidying up after us, who's the best character in Les Mis, workshop hashtags and some bits about photography.You can find out more about Jonny at www.jonnydraper.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonny Draper: #Dontbeadick #21

On this weeks episode of PhotoTypes you’re going to hear about an unlikely partnership. Cole Roberts is one half of Nordica Photography; a business that began with a friendship formed in Sweden, travelled to Canada and then returned back to Sweden. To make sense of all that we speak to Cole in Sweden. www.nordicaphotography.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cole Roberts: Nordica Photography

Paris Gore started photographing his friends riding their mountain bikes when he was around 14 years old and he’s still doing it, only now he travels around the world getting paid to do it.His story is a simple one but still fascinating for those who have a passion for something and want to know how to turn that into their job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paris Gore: Turn your passion into your profession

USA based Jacob Loafman describes himself as a master tinkerer when it comes to photography using lights and household objects to capture moments in works of art.In this episode he talks about his photography journey and how a personal attack led to a massive outpouring of love and support from the photography community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jacob Loafman: The master tinkerer #18

Luca Locatelli had a successful web design company in Italy, but he wasn't fulfilled, he needed something else. So he set off on a trip to the Amazon with a camera and fell in love with a mistress called Photography.He calls himself a photographic storyteller and has shared his stories with National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine. Now he's sharing his personal story with PhotoTypes. Luca is such a lovely guy, it was a pleasure to have him on PhotoTypes.Find out more at www.lucalocatelli.comGrazie Luca See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luca Locatelli: The mistress called Photography #17

To have someone believe in you so much that they invest in you and give you the equipment to pursue your dream must be an empowering feeling. That's what happened to Chloe Browne when the guy she was dating bought her a digital camera because he believed she could do it as a career. It was the helping hand she needed to quit her day job and do what she wanted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chloe Browne: Capturing the light #16

Ann-Kathrin Koch was an Editor of moving pictures for TV commercials and music videos. She loved telling the stories and how things looked but she started to want to tell her own stories. When she got asked to photograph a friends wedding in her native Germany she wasn't keen, but her insistent friends changed the course of her career.Now she shoots weddings on film because she loves the look and feel of it, and the way that the memories last.We also talk, real ale, swearing in German and lots more besides.Check out her work at www.annkathrinkoch.comThanks for being a guest Ann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ann-Kathrin Koch: Telling moving stories #15

German photographer Lukas Piatek always dreamt of being a professional photographer but he wasn't sure it would happen or how to make it happen, so he got a job as a Graphic Designer. Whilst on a year long trip to Australia something happened that convinced him to do everything he could to follow his dream.You can read more about Lukas on his website http://www.lukaspiatek.com/ and also find Looks Like Film at http://www.lookslikefilm.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lukas Piatek: A gift from Oz

Life is about the people you meet and the relationships you form with them. Some of those relationships are fleeting and some are lasting and more meaningful. When Laura Babb met a guy called Pete, not only did they fall in love with each other, he taught her to fall in love with photography.The result is a successful wedding photography business and a photography festival now in its second year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laura Babb: From ASBO's to I Do's

Sheffield based India Hobson is a commercial and portrait photographer and her favourite shade is grey. Now that might seem strange for a photographer to like grey when there is a whole spectrum of colours to choose from, but when you leverage that shade, and light, like India does then you can come up with some pretty stunning results.In this episode of PhotoTypes we talk about her early days as a photographer, which she took up after deciding being a window dresser involved too much DIY. We also talk about her love of paintings and artists and we discuss her incredible Instagram feed which you really have to see to believe. Instagram @indiahobson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

India Hobson: Working your way out of a photography problem #12

Derek Bremner found that he could use his camera as an escape tool, as an escape from issues that were holding him back in the past. Now he gets lost in what he sees through his viewfinder and he loves what he sees and we loves what he produces.In this episode of PhotoTypes we talk about cameras, Tony Bennett, festivals, mental health, iconic music eras and staying in hotels at festivals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Derek Bremner: Escaping into the camera #11

Steve Gerrard, not a footballer, had a massively successful wedding business in the UK. However, he and his wife decided to return to her place of birth, Montreal and start all over again. So how do you start all over again in a different country with a brand new audience who doesn't know you?In this episode of PhotoTypes Steve tells us about his worries over the move, how he's planning on finding the clients that fit for him and his hopes for the future.Steve was also a successful DJ before he took up photography so he tells us about that career and how it took him all over the world and why he eventually hung up his headphones. Find out more about Steve at www.stevegerrardphotography.comIf you want to say hello to us here at PhotoTypes and send us a picture from where you are listening then you'll find us on social media @phototypespod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Gerrard: Starting all over again in a different country #10

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