When Harri Met Sally - A Photography Podcast

In our final episode of 2025 we are so proud to speak with Nikon ambassador David Dare Parker about his illustrious career. From film stills to his incredible documentary projects, David is a true great of the photography industry.  Nikon Australia has been a sponsor of When Harri met Sally over this last season and we couldn't think of better people to work with. Not only are the Nikon cameras the best cameras and gear to be using, they are the most genuine people who are always there at the drop of a hat to support the photographic community. So this conversation was a match made in heaven!  Thank you David for your time, generosity and storytelling, and thank you Nikon Australia. We couldn't think of a better place to leave When Harri met Sally this year then by saying, thank you so much for everything you do to help our industry thrive. https://www.nikon.com.au/ https://daviddareparker.photoshelter.com/index https://www.instagram.com/daviddareparker/ https://youtu.be/adOdkWYvrd8

In August this year we had the most wonderful time at Refocus Retreat, a photography retreat and all round safe and inspiring place for female identifying photographers to connect and create together. We talk a little about what led us to make When Harri met Sally and then move into a live recording of the podcast with the incredible woman that are Christina de Water and Fernanda Pedroso. Christina studied photography and visual arts in Melbourne, graduated in photography with First Class Honours and went on to work in excellent fashion studios. She worked at Villawood Studios in London, then came back to co-found Australia's first Photographic agency and travelled the world to promote Australian photography with much delight. Christina loves the visual indulgence that photography can present to the eye through the lens. She has her own organic freehand style, which produces life filled photos with a visual surprise. Fernanda, a Canberra based Photographer is originally from Brazil. She moved to Australia in 2020 where at the age of 40 she transitioned from a 20-year career in advertising to photography. Fernanda’s work is deeply inspired by her personal experiences, music, poems and the diverse cultures she has encountered. This unique blend of inspiration also informs her commercial and portrait photography, ensuring each project is infused with creativity and professional precision. Tune in to hear more about these fabulous women and the incredible work they are doing within the photography industry. https://www.refocusretreat.com.au/ https://www.christinadewater.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/christina.dewater.photography/ https://www.fernandapedroso.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fernandapedroso_art/  

We loved the last of our live Ballarat International Foto Biennale chats with Emily Raffaele. It was fun, informative and inspirational. It’s always energising to meet photographers making their mark at any stage of their career and Emily is one of them!  With a background in education, fine arts and a dabble in styling, Emily decided to study photography later in life and she’s been wowing everyone ever since with her talent, drive and attitude. Her work is stylish, bold, and graphic. Drawing on her love of art and design she has carved out a visual aesthetic that is molded by her strong sense of shape and form. In our chat, we explore her journey, inspirations and how she’s carved out such a strong visual voice. Check out Emily’s stunning work here - https://www.emilyraffaele.com/photography https://www.instagram.com/emily_raffaele/  

We were so excited to sit down with the wonderful Lê Nguyên Phương at this year’s Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Phương is a thoughtful, brilliant photographer whose work tells powerful stories with so much care and beauty. In our chat, Phương shares his journey and the ideas behind his work, which explore identity, family, sexuality and history in such a unique and moving way. He’s a truly impressive young artist and we can’t wait for you to hear his story and to see what incredible projects he brings to life next. About Phuong’s exhibition: Global perceptions of the American War in Vietnam have long been shaped by Western media, where iconic images like the Burning Monk, Saigon Execution, and Napalm Girl became the defining lens. Thành Phẩm presents Vietnamese artist Lê Nguyên Phương’s counter-archive, intimate photographs with his family in Vietnam and Cambodia that re-examine the war’s emotional legacy and hidden histories. The Atrium, Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North throughout the festival.  See more of Phuong’s work: https://lenguyenphuong.com https://www.instagram.com/phuong.io  

In the third episode from our live sessions at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale we talk to Penny Stephens and her views on documentary photography. Penny is pure joy to chat with, full of warmth, wonderful stories and an inspiring outlook on her work and the future of photography. Penny will be part of an incredible panel discussion - Women Shaping Photojournalism with Carla Gottgens and Christina Simons, at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and presented in partnership with Nikon Australia, this coming Sunday 14th September from 2-3pm at 101 Lydiard Street North.  Based in Melbourne, Penny is a freelance photographer with an impressive career spanning over 20 years at The Age. These days she juggles a mix of media, corporate and personal projects. She works with clients like Western Health, World Vision, Australia Post, and Monash University, while still shooting news for The Guardian and The Age. Her journey started in the most unexpected way, covering lawn bowls when the picture desk was short staffed! Love that. Since then, Penny’s passion for media work has only grown. She loves meeting people in their homes, capturing portraits, and telling stories at some of the most important moments in their lives. We just adore Penny and couldn’t be happier to have had this conversation. Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming chat. https://www.bypennystephens.com https://www.pennystephens.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bypennystephens