In Conversation - catching up with Nick Chen

Catching up with my friend Nick Chen over coffee.Nick's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@NickChenStudio/Nick on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickchenyh/Link to video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2ghEKnCde-0🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ ►CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction & Catching Up01:12 Why Nick Returned to Film Photography09:39 From Film to Digital (and Back Again)13:09 Building a Career in Commercial Photography22:12 Camera Scanning Then vs Now25:08 Printing a Medium Format Landscape29:49 Why Camera Scanning Beats Dedicated Scanners34:29 Nick's New Pentax 645 & Favourite Film Cameras40:05 Fan Ho, Inspiration & The Photographer Behind the Camera44:23 Why We Obsess Over Gear46:42 Current Creative Projects & Documentary Work49:08 Finding Creative Ideas in a Distracted World50:23 Photography vs Cinematography Careers52:26 How We Met Through Coffee & Film53:50 Turning Creative Work Into a Full-Time Career

Annissa Durar is a Libyan-American photographer whose work focuses on cultural rituals, craftsmanship, and everyday life in communities around the world. Working mostly with 35mm film, she is drawn to moments that reflect memory, identity, and a sense of place. ► Find Annissa's work at the following links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annissadurar/Website - https://annissadurar.com/Originally posted on the Pushing Film YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/pushingfilm?sub_confirmation=1►Ways to support the channel🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.comI use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50

Full video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ltVEy4AAi6o► Find Max's work at the following links:Max on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalogInsightsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/analog_insights/Website - http://www.maxplusone.net/►Ways to support the channel🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►CHAPTERS🏠 https://www.exaframe.comI use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 ►WEBSITE 00:00 Intro00:42 Max's background 07:14 Meeting people through social media 13:45 Collecting vs using cameras 19:40 What works well online? 22:33 The Photographer vs the YouTuber 29:20 Accountability online 34:53 Authenticity 42:16 Providing value 45:54 Max's upcoming projects and challenges51:04 Giving due time to gear reviews 52:43 LLL passion-driven projects 57:52 Due diligence and responsibility as content creators

A discussion about the evolving impact of smartphones on our lives, as we approach 2026.YouTube version - https://youtu.be/6MxIk0Syzv4"Dumbphone" website - https://dumbwireless.com/►SUPPORT☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm 🖼️ PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ 📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip►SOCIAL 📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ 🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog ►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.comI use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.If you would like to try Pixpa, you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50►CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 - Intro01:01 - There are Pros and Cons 02:05 - How do you feel about your usage? 03:17 - Shorter attention span, higher anxiety 04:20 - Changes over the last decade 05:56 - Solutions/Strategies 106:50 - Strategy 209:03 - Strategy 311:43 - Strategy 4 13:59 - Strategy 5 15:40 - Is it an epidemic? 16:43 - It's all about Balance 17:35 - Step by Step 17:56 - What are your thoughts?

I had a long-awaited chat with my friend Jay, a Sydney-based photographer and content creator. You can check out more of his work at the links below:https://www.youtube.com/jayregularhttps://www.instagram.com/jay.regularhttps://www.jayregular.com/https://www.instagram.com/circleback.coffee/https://www.instagram.com/liminal.coffee/📺Video version of episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/k2qNUp7eGs8► Support Pushing Film and my work here:📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog►WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.comI use Pixpa - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50

I had an in-person conversation with my friend Matthew Lee. Matt has been a friend for over a decade and has contributed to the channel in various ways since 2016. We discuss his journey in photography, film vs digital, early influences on our photography, and more. ► YouTube video version:https://youtu.be/2XP7Uf1X-SY► Find Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlee.jpg/► Support Pushing Film and my work here:📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/📺 My Personal YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@hashemmcadam🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog►CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:34 - Why isn't Matt shooting film anymore?02:49 - Is film still worthwhile?03:57 - Ways to make film cheaper05:07 - Matt's photography journey06:11 - Digital Rev and early influences08:02 - Personal photography style09:14 - Getting rusty and lack of practice10:48 - Finding enjoyment in photography12:29 - Film vs Digital. Aesthetic & Experience16:48 - Film workflow variables17:40 - What is street photography about?20:31 - Passive vs interactive street photography23:43 - Destigmatizing Street Photography26:19 - Rising popularity of street photography27:08 - Gear Acquisition Syndrome30:55 - What happened to Eric Kim?38:52 - Summary

Alex runs the YouTube channel "Shaka1277" and we had a long-awaited chat to share with you here. Highlights include the new film announcement from Light Lens Lab, Alex's chemistry background, Harman Phoenix, and his plans moving forward.► Find Alex's work at the following links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/shaka1277Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaka1277/Flickr -https://www.flickr.com/photos/155307394@N06 (Shaka1277)► Support Pushing Film and my work here:📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm👕 Merch shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL LINKS💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog►MY WEBSITE 🏠 https://www.exaframe.comI use Pixpa - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives. If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50►CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro to Alex Doran07:43 - New film from Light Lens Lab20:05 - Harman Phoenix next steps?27:46 - What are you looking forward to?37:50 - Personal content and vlogs

I had a chat with Australian photographer Josephine Goris (@JosieOnFilm). Josie is a film specialist and Australian Pentax 17 Ambassador. For more on Josie's work, check out the links below!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/josie.on.film/Substack - https://josieonfilm.substack.com/Linktree - https://linktr.ee/josieonfilm► If you want to support my work📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com ►SOCIAL/PERSONAL💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj📸 Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/📸 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog

Thanks to Pentax Australia and CR Kennedy, I interviewed Tomoki Tanaka (General Manager) and Genichiro Takaoka (Business Management) from Pentax Japan, for my YouTube channel Pushing Film. I've made the audio available here for availability through podcast platforms.Full video on Youtube - https://youtu.be/uy45cweSGZgPentax Film Project - https://www.instagram.com/pentax.film.photography/Ricoh Imaging - https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp https://www.instagram.com/pentax.jp/CR Kennedy - https://crkphotoimaging.com.au/Pentax Australia - https://pentax.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/pentaxaustralia/Hosted by XYZ Photo Gallery - https://www.photo-gallery.xyz/ https://www.instagram.com/xyzphotogallery/Videography and Audio recording by Nick Chen https://nickchenstudio.com/►SOCIAL 💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj 📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 - Intro00:52 - The unique approach of Pentax01:27 - Mirrorless cameras?02:51 - Changes in the 21st century05:05 - Most immediate goals05:57 - Supporting individuality06:57 - The influence of smartphones09:00 - New medium format cameras?09:50 - The Pentax Film Project11:24 - Reception in Japan12:00 - Did you foresee the popularity?12:16 - Next challenges13:11 - R&D for next film camera?14:52 - Youth embracing film15:59 - Imperfection of film17:08 - Rising cost of film18:23 - Any details on the next camera?19:16 - Pentax 17 stock & manufacturing19:54 - How important is film to Pentax?20:29 - Passing on the torch21:53 - Outro

This episode is the audio-only version of a video I posted on my personal YouTube channelMy photography channel can be found at Pushing FilmIn this episode, I mentioned my recent use of the Wise card for my travels. If you choose to give it a try, feel free to use my invite code to get the card fee waived! (if available in your region)- https://wise.com/invite/dic/hashemm32-- Try Pixpa FREE for 15 days using ⁠my link⁠ to create your own websites, client galleries, online stores and blogs. Get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 --►SUPPORT☕ Buy me a Coffee - ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm⁠👕 Merch Shop - ⁠https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com⁠ 📘 Buy my Zine - ⁠https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip⁠►LINKS📺 ⁠My Personal Youtube channel⁠🧾 ⁠My Blog⁠►SOCIAL💬 ⁠Join the Pushing Film Discord Server⁠📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/⁠⁠https://twitter.com/pushingfilm⁠📷 Hashem on Instagram - @hashemmcadam ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/