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• Graham Watson: A Life On Two Wheels

  Graham Watson didn’t just photograph bike races — he lived them, from the back of a motorbike, chasing the world’s Greatest Cyclists through cobbled streets, Alpine climbs, and chaotic sprints for over 40 years. In this episode, Graham joins us from his porch in New Zealand to reflect on a career that started in a London portrait studio and somehow led to shooting legends like Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Lance Armstrong, Tom Boonen, Greg LeMond, Marco Pantani, Bernard Hinault and many more — often at 50 km/h, with a camera in hand and no second chances. We talk about how photography evolved over four decades on the road — from film to digital, darkroom prints to wireless image delivery, Nikon FM2s to the D5. Graham shares how he handled pressure, what made a good race a photographer’s dream, great personal stories and why chasing light and landscapes was just as important as chasing the riders. We also talk about a photographer's retirement, life in New Zealand, Belgian beer, and the making of his beautiful book 40 Years of Cycling Photography — a visual time capsule of a life spent chasing moments most of us only ever see from the sidelines. Whether you're a photographer who loves cycling, or a cyclist who loves photography — this one’s for you. ***** 📸 See more of Graham’s work: https://www.grahamwatson.com/ ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com

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• Claire Thomas: Witnessing War, Resilience, and Peace

  What happens when a small town Welsh girl travels the world and takes a photo that gets published in National Geographic? For Claire Thomas, it launched a career in global conflict and humanitarian photojournalism. In this episode, Claire takes us behind the images — into her life photographing trauma centers during the battle for Mosul, documenting the lives of the wives and mothers of ISIS fighters, and spending years embedded in the Middle East, covering war, migration, and survival with deep empathy. We also talk about her love of horses, how she finds balance in such intense photojournalistic work, what it's like to shoot from horseback across the Mongolian steppe, or the moment she realized a single photo could help save a child’s life. This episode is raw, inspiring, honest — and yes, between the heavy topics, we also shared a few good laughs. 🎧 Tune in for a conversation that will challenge, move, and remind you what photography can truly do. ***** 📸 See more of Claire’s work: https://www.clairethomasphotography.com/ ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

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• Ken Marsh: Discover Alaska’s Wild Side (Mini Guide Pt. 2)

  Ready to further plan your Alaskan Photo Adventure?📸 In Part 2 of our Mini Guide to Wildlife Photography in Alaska, Ken Marsh takes us season by season through the Best Spots, Animals, and Tips to help you Capture the Wild — from salmon-hunting Bears to rutting Moose 🦌 We talk about Timing, Travel, Safety (when something comes running at you), Clothing, essential Bug Spray, Roads, Weather, what to Eat when the day is done and which Photography Gear to bring of course! It’s practical, personal, fun and packed with insight from a lifelong Alaskan 🚀🐻 🎧 Hit play — and if you missed Part 1, start there first! ***** 📸 See more of Ken’s work: www.wildcountryreflections.com ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

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• Ken Marsh: Discover Alaska’s Wild Side (Mini Guide Pt. 1)

  If you’ve ever dreamed of Photographing in Alaska — this is where you start! In Part 1 of this special two-part Mini-Guide to Alaska Wildlife Photography, we’re joined by Alaskan photographer, writer, and natural-born storyteller Ken Marsh 📷 We talk about how growing up in the Alaskan wild and working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game shaped his eye for photography, what gear (and mindset) you really need, and why understanding animals always comes before the shot. There’s talk of foxes, moose, bears, close calls, and the kind of advice you only get from someone who’s spent a lifetime in the field. Step one in Alaskan wildlife photography: Know your subject. Step two: Don’t get trampled over. 🎧 Hit play — and stay tuned for Part 2 next week! ***** 📸 See more of Ken’s work: www.wildcountryreflections.com   ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/  

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• Sofía López Mañán: Are We Listening to Nature?

  What if photography wasn’t about capturing the world — but listening to it?📷 That’s the approach Argentinian photographer, and National Geographic Explorer, Sofía López Mañán brings to her work, blending visual storytelling with philosophy, ecology, and deep empathy. In this episode, we talk about her current project with bees (supported by the 2024 Vital Impacts Grant), the relocation of elephants, her work with Andean condors, and how she approaches photography more like a ritual than a recording. We also dive into her long-term project 'El Libro de la Naturaleza' (The Book of Nature), and how she explores what “Nature” even means in the first place. It’s a conversation full of unexpected stories, reflections on human-animal relationships, and a fresh take on what it means to be part of the story — not just an observer. 🎧🎙️ Listen now! ***** 📸 See more of Sofia’s work: http://www.sofialopezmanan.com/  ***** 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com/

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