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  • EP137 Vicki Bell | Portrait Commercial & Fine Art Photographer
    Portrait, commercial and fine art photographer Vicki Bell joins The Camera Life to unpack a lifetime behind the lens. From high-volume graduation shoots and stress-free corporate headshots to wedding stories, optical snoots and Nikon Z6II portrait setups, Vicki shares practical tips for working fast while keeping sessions fun and human. She dives into art-school darkroom days, award-winning charity images, her home-studio fine art projects and how she’s thinking about AI in photography. A warm, insight-packed conversation for anyone who photographs people.=========================================== Vicki Bell is an award-winning Melbourne photographer with over two decades of experience. With a bachelor’s degree in education (art and craft) from The University of Melbourne, she combines artistic training with a warm, energetic approach to her work. Known for her attention to detail and genuine care, she creates portraits rich in personality and depth. A Master Photographer (AIPP M.Photog II) with additional merit recognition from WPPI in the USA, Vicki has been acknowledged through awards, judging roles, and speaking engagements. Her professional work spans corporate and commercial photography, where she produces confident, authentic headshots and branding portraits that help clients elevate their presence across digital and marketing platforms. Alongside her client work, Vicki pursues fine art photography as a space for creativity and exploration. Her personal projects allow her to experiment, express ideas, and push artistic boundaries, resulting in imagery that communicates emotion, perspective, and story. https://www.vickibellphotography.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/vicki_bell_photography/https://www.facebook.com/VickiBellPhotography/ ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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  • EP136 Answering Your Photography Questions
    Have answering photography question? Join us live and with give us a call or ask in the live chat! This is the only live call in photography podcast in the world!!! We think..... In this lively Q&A episode, Justin and Greg answer viewer questions, dive deep into monochrome shooting, debate travel gear, unpack the latest Fujifilm, Leica, and DJI news, and break down printing techniques and creative workflows. They recap Andrew Chapman’s Fill the Frame event, play a fun “Guess the Setup” game from carnival photos, and finish with an extended community photo critique featuring epic macro, street portraits, landscapes, and light painting. A packed episode full of laughs, insights, and practical photography inspiration. ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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  • EP135 | Live Music Photographer Lucas Packett
    Live music and documentary photographer Lucas Packett dives deep into his journey—from shooting early punk gigs on film to covering Melbourne protests, touring festivals, and navigating modern photojournalism. He shares concert access secrets, wild pit stories, gear choices, ethical dilemmas, and how he maintains objectivity in divisive environments. A must-listen for anyone passionate about live music, street storytelling, or developing a personal photographic style. =========================================== Lucas Packett is based in Melbourne and specialises in live music photography. He draws inspiration from Henri Cartier-Bresson’s concept of “The Decisive Moment,” believing that photography is the art of recognising and capturing a fleeting instant that will never return. Lucas' work focuses on documenting these temporal moments—watching, waiting, and fully engaging with what unfolds before him. Through this process, he seeks a connection with his subject, creating images that serve as emotional triggers long into the future. Lucas hopes viewers feel the shared emotion, intensity, and experience within each photograph. At his core, he is a searcher, a listener, and a collector of moments. https://www.lucaspackettphotography.com/https://500px.com/p/lucaspackett1?view=photoshttps://www.instagram.com/lucas.packett.photography ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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  • EP134 It's That Time of the Year! The Random Photography Show
    What on your list for this years sale season? In this lively Random Photography Show, Justin, Greg and Jim dive into everything from hilarious Lucky Straps origins to a deep debate on whether photographers should ever deliver RAW files to clients. The crew covers industry red flags, editing expectations, new gear drops, action cameras, drones, and an unbelievable skydiver-meets-sun photo. Plus: viewer image critiques, street photography insights, macro tips, and a look at the latest must-have accessories. A packed episode full of laughs, learning, and camera talk. ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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  • EP133 Harriet Tarbuck | Co-Founder & Creative Director of Photo Collective
    Photographer and Photo Collective co-founder Harriet Tarbuck joins The Camera Life to unpack her path from commercial jobs to deeply personal documentary work. She shares how Australian Photography Awards grew into a home for ambitious projects, why she loves 50mm lenses and Nikon’s retro bodies, and how parenting feeds her long-term family series. Expect real talk on time management, writing project statements, printing imperfect images, and building a creative community in Australia. ===========================================  Harriet Tarbuck is a photographic artist, curator, educator, and business owner known for her dedication to building inclusive, community-driven photography projects. As Co-Founder and Creative Director of Photo Collective, she plays a leading role in initiatives such as the Australian Photography Awards, Stories, and the Australian & New Zealand Photobook Awards. Under her direction, Photo Collective also produces Photo Collective Magazine, exhibitions, public talks, educational programs, and publications that champion the evolving face of Australian photography. Through her personal and commercial work, Harriet specialises in portraiture and documentary photography, connecting deeply with people and their stories across Australia, the UK, and Asia. A graduate of Leeds College of Art and Design, her practice explores the shared human experiences that connect us all. Her latest venture, “When Harri Met Sally – A Photography Podcast,” brings insights from leading professionals in the photography industry to a wider audience, continuing her mission to celebrate creativity and connection through the lens. https://www.harrietclairephotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/harrietclaire_photography/https://photocollective.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/photocollective_au/https://www.youtube.com/@WhenHarriMetSallyPodcast ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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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.
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