The Camera Life

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 practical advice for photographers at every stage.

The only live photography podcast where you can call in and ask questions or give your opinion. We cover the latest in camera news and rumours plus review your images!

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➡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

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CONNECT WITH US
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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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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 to build a sustainable photography career while staying true to your vision.

Award winning fashion, beauty and fetish photographer Peter Coulson @PeterCoulsonPhotographer join us live on The Camera Life Podcast.

We will unpack his amazing career and dig into topics like finding your own style, working with models and so much more.

Join us live, you won't want to miss this one!

Learn from Peter:
Youtube: @PeterCoulsonPhotographer
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Inspire Platform: https://inspire.peter-coulson.com.au/
Workshops: https://workshops.peter-coulson.com.au/
Photography Website: https://peter-coulson.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/petercoulson/

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, and seeing better photographs. From camera industry news and Leica rumours to deep-dive image critiques, street photography, macro madness, and storytelling through images, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest opinions. Expect laughs, brutal but helpful critique, and plenty of photography wisdom you can apply immediately.

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THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST
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➡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?)

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CONNECT WITH US
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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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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 use, and why human connection still matters more than ever behind the lens.

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Dr Dean Holland is an award-winning photographer and educator with a PhD in adult education, and the founder of Take Better Photos, established in 2007. Based in Brisbane, he has taught photography to more than 10,000 people in person through courses for individuals, families, schools, companies, and community groups. His teaching is widely known for being practical, jargon-free, hands-on, and fun, making photography accessible regardless of camera or experience level.

With a background in overseas development, Dean uses photography as a force for positive change. His charity and community work spans youth, migrant, Indigenous, rural, and remote communities in Australia and overseas, guided by the belief that the best photographs are built on trust and connection. Alongside this, his commercial, family, and wedding photography focuses on capturing genuine emotion, joy, and the spontaneous moments that become lifelong memories.

Becoming a father reignited Dean’s love of photography as something playful and deeply meaningful to share with family. This philosophy sits at the heart of Take Better Photos: helping people capture truly priceless moments without needing expensive gear. The business has grown rapidly, earning major awards, widespread media coverage, and collaborations with leading photographers, while continuing Dean’s mission to help people live more fully by knowing how to capture what matters most.

https://www.deanholland.com.au/
https://www.takebetterphotos.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/take.better.photos.photography.courses
https://www.youtube.com/@TakeBetterPhotos1

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THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST
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➡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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