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Click Click Bang Bang - A Photography Podcast covers photography for everyone, whether you're a pro, an amateur, a hobbyist or you just like the art form. Hosts Mez and Toby discuss all aspects of the medium and the people that define it, and try to make sense of the weird and wonderful culture and business that surrounds it. This is not a wanky, ego-driven lecture. It’s fun, it’s kinda deep sometimes, and it's all-inclusive.
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Chemistry teacher by day, epic street photographer by night, Knox Bertie has been obsessed with capturing the rarest moments in Sydney since he arrived from Canada more than a decade ago. His dark and sometimes dystopian images hint at his love for George Orwell and also show a side of the city that nobody expects, far from the blue skies and sandy…
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Mez and Toby take a deep dive into the mysterious world of NFTs and have a thoroughly fungible time dissecting the art world's latest foray into the world of technology, looking at what it means for photography, the industry in general, and the well-being of our planet. CREDITS Click Click Bang Bang: A Photography Podcast is written, produced and h…
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Mez and Toby sit down to talk with their first guest on CCBB – renowned Australian wedding photographer, James Day. Wedding photographers are the hardest working people in the business, so getting some time to chat to James was a real treat. He dives deep into his craft and discusses some of his most emotional shoots, as well as regaling a coupe of…
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Welcome back to SEASON TWO of Click Click, Bang Bang – A Photography Podcast! Yeh, we know it’s been a long time between chats, but to be fair we, like everyone on the planet, have been going through some shit! We trust you all survived and continue to survive, and we thought it was time to inject some normality back into the world by getting back …
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CCBB Season 1 has come to an end, and that's got Mez and Toby reaching for the tissues, because the outtakes from this first outing are too hilarious!! We also look back on a bumper first series, the mega global events that helped drive it along, and give you a sneak peek of what's to come in Season 2. Bring it on!! CREDITS Click Click Bang Bang: A…
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This could be the most lo-fi photography gear chat ever recorded for a podcast, but do you know the reverse business card trick? Sometimes, it's the simplest of things that can get you through a tough shoot, and in this episode, Mez and Toby reveal the secrets of their weird and wonderful kitbags, discussing the sometimes strange gear they just can…
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It's time to put on your best threads because Mez and Toby are going to take you for a walk down the red carpet. Yep, that's right, we're going to the movies!! There have been many photography-related flicks released over the years, and the coronavirus shutdown has given us all time to watch a few of them. So sit back and relax as we take you throu…
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As photographers, we know all about ISO! That's why living in it is NO EXCUSE for letting your gear gather dust while you sit on your butt eating chips and watching rubbish on TV. Mez and Toby have been inspired by a bunch of inspiring ideas from photographers and film-makers they follow, and they throw out a few other ideas to keep you busy while …
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PANDEMIC!!!!! Yep, we're living it, but while the coronavirus crisis has brought down the world's economy, it hasn't stop Mez and Tobes putting together a podcast without breaking any distancing laws!! (Sorry about the temporarily iffy production values as a result.) But that economy could be crucial for a lot of photographers and other visual medi…
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Hey guys, just a short update on what's happening with the podcast. We are in lockdown, so we've had to redevelop the way we record. We are hoping to have a new episode to you this Friday! So stay tuned. In the meantime check out Mez' latest YouTube LIVE 'Across Australia at 80k's': www.meredithschofield.com/live CREDITS: Click Click Bang Bang: A P…
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Let's talk about sex, baby .... Mez and Toby deep dive into a discussion about gender in photography that takes more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie novel. Speaking of novel, even coronavirus gets a mention as photojournalism, fashion, wedding and all other manner of photographic genres go under the biggest gender-bias microscope in the so…
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Gaining consent isn't easy, especially when the subject you're looking to film or photograph is in a heightened state of distress. In this episode, Mez and Toby welcome Sean Brokenshire to the CCBB studio to discuss the intricacies of "informed consent". Having worked as a communications expert for a large NGO in some of the world's poorest countri…
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Still on the topic of photography competitions, Mez and Toby zero in on the entrants, and boy oh boy, are there some stories to be told here. It seems there are no limits to the lengths some people will go to in order to get ahead in the game, from the smallest comps to the most prestigious in the photography world. When money and prestige is the r…
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There is nothing like a healthy dose of competition — unless that competition is trying to steal your content for nothing!! Whaaaat!!?? In this episode, Mez and Toby look at the sometimes hazardous world of photography competitions, discussing the pros and cons for photographers who are thinking of entering their work. Much skullduggery is unearthe…
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Toby and Mez are back from the festive break, but it’s been a bitter sweet holiday thanks to the Australian bushfire crisis. Some of the photography from the fire zones has been nothing short of phenomenal, and in this episode, we pay tribute to all the photographers working in some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable, and we also give you …
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Ever been in a situation with your camera when you've really wanted to take a shot, but thought: "Damn, is this even legal?" You're not the only one. Both Toby and Mez have been there, and have plenty of stories about run-ins with the authorities and one particularly dramatic occasion that put Mez at the centre of anti-terrorism laws. But what is t…
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What do Beyonce and Donald Trump's impeachment hearings have in common? Well, both are watched by millions and both have been shot by photographers using film cameras. But why would anyone use a film camera in those situations? Mez and Toby discuss why certain photographers choose to go "old-school", and how the decision on what kit you use and whe…
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Have you ever had an image stolen? Do you know your rights if and when it happens? Toby reveals his confrontation with UK pop star FKA Twigs after she pinched one of his images a few years back, altered it, removed a watermark and published it to her Instagram without any credit whatsoever. Say what!!?? Yep, and that's just one incident!! The digit…
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It sounds like the next big hipster band name, but The Comparison Complex is something that actually lasts, and it can also make or break your creativity. That's why it's complex!! Mez and Toby discuss not only the dangers of comparing your work and yourself to others, but also the positive explosions that can go off when you nail this whole compar…
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Mez and Toby are back to help you navigate the crazy world of photographer rates, because one episode simply wasn't enough. In Part II, our fearless duo looks at so-called "services" for photographers that are either helping or hindering snappers from getting a start in an increasingly fragmented and under-valued industry. Speaking of "snapper" ...…
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One of the questions we get asked most frequently by emerging photographers is: "What the hell do I charge?" It's a tricky one, especially with questionable companies out there offering you work for all the wrong prices!!! Mez and Toby dive deep into this one, give you some examples of their own rates, and a few warning about the hidden pitfalls of…
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Click Click Bang Bang is finally here!!! Hosts Mez and Toby introduce the photography podcast you've all been waiting for, and also say a thing or two about themselves. After all, who the hell are they?? You're about to find out. CREDITS: Click Click Bang Bang: A Photography Podcast is written and produced by Meredith Schofield and Toby Forage. Edi…
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