EP41 Emily Black - Photo Awards Judge, Commercial Photographer and Ultra Runner

Our guest today is Levin Barrett, a passionate, award winning Astro and Landscape Photographer. He runs photography courses and tours while also still working as a commercial pilot! https://rareview.photography/ https://www.instagram.com/rareview.photography/ Here is some more about Levin in his own words:I started many years ago, about as far from photography as you could imagine, as an aircraft engineer. After 20 years I decided to fly them rather than fix them and re-educated myself to become a pilot. I am now a Captain with a major Australian airline and fly both domestically and internationally. Through all of this I have had a passion for photography starting with an Olympus OM1 back in 1980 and had my own black and white darkroom. I drifted away from photography during my busy stage of life but 18 years ago I got back into it and have just gone nuts with photography since them. The Camera Life is a live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since then.

Our guest this week is Emily Black. She is an internationally recognised photographer, awards judge and endurance athlete. https://www.instagram.com/emilyblackphotography/ https://www.emilyblackphotography.com/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since then.

**Sorry for the audio issues in this episode, it does get better after a few minutes**Our guest this week is Nicholas Walton-Healey, an Australian freelance photographer currently exhibiting a long-term project titled 'Tarntipi' at Magnet Galleries in Melbourne. https://www.nwhphoto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswaltonhealey/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since then.

Our guest this week is Joel Alston, a wedding photography from Sydney that shoots only on film! Join us as we discuss everything from the business of wedding photography to creative process. https://www.barefootandbearded.com/ https://www.instagram.com/barefootandbearded Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since then.

Our guest this week is Denis Smith, an amazing photographer that specialises in the art of light painting. We recently were able to watch him work in person and it was absolutely fascinating! https://www.denissmith.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/theballoflight/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

Our guest this week is Pink Spencer, she is a Landscape, Wildlife and Astro Photographer who shoots with Fujifilm gear. https://www.instagram.com/pinky_spencer111/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

Our guest this week is John St. a street photographer based in South Australia. https://www.instagram.com/giant_evertonian/ https://www.instagram.com/streetlife.podcast/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

Justin and Greg discuss the crazy weekend that was the Bright Festival of Photography 2024 Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.

This week we chat with Natalia Naa, Melbourne based boudoir photographer that specialises in underwater, fantasy and much more. Join us as we dive into her journey as a photographer, the gear she uses for underwater shoots plus much more. https://www.natalianaa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/natalianaa/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (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. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.