In this episode of Almost In Focus, Tom Warland and Tobias Beach-Wyld reflect on their own photography projects and explore why working locally can be just as powerful as travelling further afield. Drawing on their university experiences—particularly the formative “grid project”—they discuss how learning to really look at what’s around you can shape both confidence and creative direction.

The conversation moves into the realities of documentary photography, from navigating awkward or confrontational moments to the importance of building trust, respect and genuine rapport with the people you photograph. Along the way, Tom and Toby encourage listeners to get involved in their own communities, start new projects close to home, and keep pushing their practice forward.

Extras & links:

• Tom is speaking at The Photography & Video Show on 14th March - come say hi to us there
  Use code SPK26 to save 20% on tickets
  https://www.photographyshow.com/

• Toby’s camera bag: Acme Made Montgomery Street

• Pete Davis: https://www.pete-davis-photography.com/
• USW: BA Documentary photography, Station to Station: https://docphotusw.com/Station-to-Station

• The Latent Hour Live Stream – last Thursday of every month
  https://www.youtube.com/@TombobWarland/streams

In this episode of "Almost In Focus," hosts Tobias Beach-Wyld and Tom Warland dive into their New Year resolutions, exploring the balance between personal creativity and professional commitments. They discuss the importance of embracing local projects, the myth of the productive photographer, and the value of enjoying photography without the pressure of social media metrics. Join them as they share insights on setting realistic goals and finding joy in the creative process.

In this episode of Almost In Focus, hosts Tom Warland andTobias Beach-Wyld are joined by Arno Peever from Vintage Visual to discuss the resurgence of analogue photography and their innovative products that make homefilm development more accessible.

They explore the importance of community feedback, the benefits of temperature control in processing, and the excitement surrounding future developments in the film photography space. The conversation highlights the joy of teaching photography and the role of technology in enhancing the film experience.

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