#90 - Fireside - The End for Adobe?

*** LINKS FOR CHRISTINAS WEBINAR ON DEC 2 2025 ARE BELOW ***In this episode photography consultant and mentor Christina Force comes on the show to discuss how to get paid to shoot what you want, the steps photographers need to take and the important question they need to be asking themselves. We discuss numerous resources (see shownotes) and techniques to try.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - Tuesday’s online workshop (The photographers reset for 2026): https://christinaforce.net/the-photographers-reset-for-2026/- Your client attraction process (Another free workshop which is really popular): https://christinaforce.net/free-webinar-your-client-attraction-process-evergreen/- Stay in the loop: https://christinaforce.net/stay-in-the-loop/Start with Why - Simon Sinek TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA**Shoshin** (初心) Method - Beginners Mind: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-cultivate-shoshin-or-a-beginners-mindPhotographers playbook: https://amzn.to/4rg5ureBilly plummer: https://www.instagram.com/billyplummer/?hl=enEmail newsletter: https://christinaforce.net/stay-in-the-loop/Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection: https://amzn.to/4oapyZj The Artists Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: https://amzn.to/4pxAn95Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://amzn.to/48gLDQcDesert Island Camera:iPhoneDesert Island Book:The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles: https://amzn.to/47XXjs2Guest Contact Details:Christina Force Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.force/?hl=enChristina Force LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-force-5421849/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/christina-force/)

In this episode Tom and Greg discuss a potential Adobe rival that has re-emerged; Affinity now bought by Canva and released for..... Free?! They also discuss AI in general and its implications on the industry and society as a wholeThank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Canva: https://www.canva.com/en_gb/rAffinity photo: https://www.affinity.studio/photo-editing-softwareAdobe - skip the photoshoot: https://petapixel.com/2024/05/03/adobe-throws-photographers-under-the-bus-again-skip-the-photoshoot/Cats with guns: https://youtube.com/shorts/P1rdsiJgmtM?si=OFR32Tvj9Zd_7BYLAI model collapse: https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2356-full.htmlJustine Bateman’s quote on AI appears in this Guardian article from Emine Saner: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/03/creatives-academics-rejecting-ai-at-home-work

Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. 4ft (120cm x 120cm) Floppy Flag: https://amzn.to/4q71b0VProfoto OCF 3’ Octabox: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-ocf-softbox-3-octa?variant=39954955108532&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13664713889OCF speedring: https://amzn.to/4ogR3AQProfoto Softbox: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-softbox-4-120cm-octa-silver?_pos=2&_sid=541a32c1e&_ss=rDJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/43byl5tDJI Osmo Nano: https://amzn.to/4nWemAsCapture One Mobile: https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-mobileLS Digi ipad plate: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/lsdigi-ipad-pro-cheeseplate-systemTom’s video on his ipad digi plate setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIIShKBmGcY&t=198sUSB-C Hub - Pulwtop: https://amzn.to/4ohk3Z9USB-C Hub - Satechi: https://amzn.to/48Zu6xBLS digi USB hub caddy (for the Pulwtop hub): https://www.lsdigi.com/products/pulwtop-hub-caddyQuick release plate: https://amzn.to/42E2N8fSmallrig Nato rail to arca swiss adapter: https://amzn.to/4h5QZBzPeak Design travel tripod: https://amzn.to/4n5IdotBaby Pin to Arri adapter: https://amzn.to/4mYm1ghKondor Blue PD power to USB-C: https://amzn.to/3KLaofeLS digi - V-Lock to 100w USBC PD Adapter: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/lsdigi-powerplate-v-lock-ab-mount-100w-usbc-pd-adapter?variant=42622035787928Hot-shoe to smart phone holder: https://amzn.to/3KLaofeCalibrite Display plus HL: https://calibrite.com/us/product/display-plus-hl/?srsltid=AfmBOoqT3YW73cdIeylSfpnT7-lWd6NPQzYRSMVXtoSiQcdSw5dN9iPxGuide on calibrating the Ipad Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gntNWGFeOT4

In this episode we chat to David Chancellor, a National Geographic Photographer best known for his long term projects on conservation stories close to his heart and the dedication he put into them, often upping sticks and basing his entire life around his current body of work. We talk to David about his early start as a sports photographer and how his approach has changed over the years, his choice of cameras and how that also informs his approach. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. The Hunters project: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/david-chancellor-huntersDavid’s Taylor Wessing winning Photo: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/nov/09/taylor-wedding-photographic-portrait-prizeButterflies and Warriors project: https://www.davidchancellor.com/works/with-butterflies-and-warriors-1/Ian Craig - Conservationist: https://legendsandlegaciesofafrica.org/craigfamily.phpBob Martin, sports photographer: https://www.instagram.com/bobmartinphotography/?hl=enBrian Oleary, Artful Dodgers: https://artfuldodgersimaging.com/David with Josie, Huntress with Buck: https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/josie-slaughter-and-photographer-david-chancellor-first-news-photo/106659531‘Sleeping’ Giraffe: https://images.lensculture.com/image/50f6f118-60ea-4728-b080-654f18373e00/largeGame Keepers project: https://www.davidchancellor.com/works/a-gamekeepers-life/Fuji GF 500m lens: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-500mm-f5-6-r-lm-ois-wr-lens-3169491/?cpgnid=18142665068&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17347563995GFX 100RF: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gfx-100-rf-medium-format-camera-black-3235471/?cpgnid=18138250963&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339491396Project: Handle like Eggs - https://www.davidchancellor.com/works/handle-like-eggs/Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-55mm-f1-7-r-wr-lens-3125504/?cpgnid=18142665068&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17347563995Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gf-80mm-f1-7-r-wr-lens-1765635/Desert Island Camera: GFX 100II: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/fujifilm-gfx-100-ii-medium-format-camera-body-3227026/Desert Island Book: Peter Beard - The End of the Game: https://amzn.to/48oiC6zGuest Contact Details:https://www.davidchancellor.com/https://www.davidchancellor.com/instagram/

In this fireside we talk all Photo Festivals, finding and maintaining inspiration, building a decent working environment and we find out what Tom has been buying…Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Arles Festival: https://www.rencontres-arles.com/Perpignan Photojournalism Festival: https://www.visapourlimage.com/Incadaques festival: https://www.incadaques.com/Fujikina London: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/events/fujikina-london-2025/Fujifilm Magnum digitazion: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/news/magnum-presents-a-world-in-color-developed-in-collaboration-with-fujifilm-and-mpp/Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/lenses/xf23mmf28-r-wr/Fujifilm X-E5: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/x-e5/Josh K Jackson episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPn2iPVN5qgAcsoon CineView M7 Pro monitor https://proav.co.uk/accsoon-cineview-m7-pro-tx-rx-monitor?srsltid=AfmBOorQTRG2XXrPFMDhbwJ6AvwUIwXReSFD7eqXzWSZGRb1yorljyuoSmall HD 502 Bright: https://smallhd.com/products/502-sdi-on-camera-field-monitor?srsltid=AfmBOooIWVHonV-_AUI_QmOhc9xZ2OC-Y6l3mpexDumdAa0Ymo7zxi9NAtomos 7 shogun: https://amzn.to/4lwl8uuBright Tangerine: [https://www.brighttangerine.com](https://www.brighttangerine.com/)Mattebox fan: https://www.brighttangerine.com/product/prodigy-air-deflector-production-kit/Titan Arm V2: https://www.brighttangerine.com/titan-arm-2/Annie Leibovitz photo: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2016/05/queen-elizabeth-royal-family-annie-leibovitz-portraits?srsltid=AfmBOooUi1V2Fxemgc5IhHLZFRSiqqzsbT41bkA4eoyUV5gCEwnmaAKC

In this episode we talk with James Gerrard Jones from the agency Wyatt Clarke & Jones. We discuss what photo agents look for in photographers, how to be resilient, AI and the effect it may have on the industry and why there are plenty of reasons to remain optimistic!Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. John Wyatt-Clarke: https://www.johnwyattclarke.com/aboutDavid Moore: https://davidmoore.uk.com/Paul Reas: (https://paulreas.com/Simon Norfolk: https://www.simonnorfolk.com/Adam Hinton: https://adamhinton.net/Louise Hagger: https://www.louisehagger.co.uk/Laura Pannack: https://laurapannack.com/Cian Oba-Smith: https://cianobasmith.co.uk/Catherine Hyland: https://www.catherinehyland.co.uk/ Peter Funch - street corner project: https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/peter-funch-42nd-and-vanderbilt-photography-021017Film with Harvey Keitel, Smoke (1995): [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_(film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_(film))Desert Island Camera:OM-1 Olympus SLRDesert Island Book:Richard Misrach, The Sky Book: https://amzn.to/45IxPxwGuest Contact Details:https://wyattclarkejones.com/https://www.instagram.com/wyatt_clarke_jones

In this weeks show the tables are tuned and Greg puts the microphone to his co-host Tom Barnes to hear about his journey into photography. From his early days to photographing bands and world tours to shoot covers for magazines and large commercial campaigns. We cover what he loves about the job, what he struggles with and the what he thinks the future of photography might be. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (  / exposednegative  ) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Weegee: https://amzn.to/46rnqagDavid Doubilet - underwater photographer: https://www.instagram.com/daviddoubil...Avedon 100 book: https://amzn.to/44wtaNlSteve Gullick - music photographer: https://www.instagram.com/stevegullic...Guest Contact Details: Instagram: @tombarnesdotcomwebsite: www.tombarnes.com

On this week’s show, we sit down with photo agent and industry veteran Tim Paton for an unflinchingly honest look at life behind the lens — and the spreadsheets. From running a successful agency through the digital revolution to helping launch careers at Magnum Photos, Tim shares war stories, hard-won wisdom, and practical insights for navigating the unpredictable world of commercial photography. We discuss everything from creative authenticity and career pivots to why AI might not just be the future — it could be your competition. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is a goldmine of real-world advice, told with humour, humility, and heart.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Here are the shownotes;Nick Turpin: https://nickturpin.com/Alan Clarke: https://alanclarke.com/Benedict Redgrove: https://benedictredgrove.com/Allan Schaller: https://www.alanschaller.com/Martin Parr: https://www.martinparr.com/Russell Miller | Magnum: Fifty Years at the Front line of History: https://amzn.to/45yKeorJosef Koudelka: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/josef-koudelka/To get in contact with Tim: [email protected]: timpaton1Desert Island CameraRicoh GRIIDesert Island BookAlex Webb - The Suffering of Light: https://amzn.to/4dV1o1yJoel Sternfield - American Prospects: https://amzn.to/446HMUJ

In this engaging conversation, Tom Barnes interviews Greg Funnell, exploring his journey into photography — from childhood curiosity to becoming a professional photojournalist. Greg shares his early fascination with cameras, the magic of darkroom photography, and the experiences that shaped his career, including assignments in conflict zones.They discuss the importance of storytelling in photography, the emotional toll of working in difficult environments, and the ongoing pursuit of growth in the craft. Greg also reflects on the thrill of capturing powerful moments, the balance between personal and editorial work, and the future of photography in a rapidly evolving digital world.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you’ve found it helpful and interesting. If you’d like to support us — whether by buying us a beer or helping with the running costs — we’d be incredibly grateful.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/exposednegativeOne-time donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exposednegativeThank you for your support!Show Notes:Greg’s early fascination with cameras began in childhoodInfluenced by his father’s interest in photographyThe magic of the darkroom hooked him instantlyHoned his skills at university and through student journalismFirst major assignments were in conflict zonesStresses the importance of storytelling in visual workAdmires photographers with strong narrative voicesPhotography as a tool for preserving fleeting momentsCalls photography a “passport for lifelong learning”Describes the thrill of capturing moments as similar to fishingTalks about the emotional cost of witnessing sufferingDiscusses photography as a means of gaining perspectivePredicts future tech shifts in the industryEmphasizes the need to prioritise personal projectsSays being trusted with someone’s story is a true privilegeBelieves the magic of photography will always resonate

On this week’s show, Tom and Greg sit down for an unscripted fireside-style catch-up, diving deep into the realities of freelance creative life. From using ChatGPT to manage work on the move, to staying fit without a gym, they unpack the routines and mindsets that keep them sane. Expect candid talk on burnout, personal freedom, mental health, and the not-so-glamorous truths behind portfolio prep and gear failures. A must-listen for photographers, freelancers, and anyone navigating the ups and downs of self-employed life.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Here are the shownotes;FAQ pageswww.gregfunnell.com/faqwww.tombarnes.com/faqRunning Belt: https://amzn.to/4kcXDXfPeak Design Packing Cube: https://amzn.to/4iUEtnHPeak Design Adventure Backpack: https://amzn.to/3YxYjOq