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Photomission Photography Podcast

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Photography advice for seeing again.

The gist

Photomission Photography Podcast treats photography as a habit of noticing, not just a set of camera settings. Recent episodes move from creative lulls and photo walks to dark room memories, exhibitions, Singapore travel, long-term projects, and event culture.

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About Photomission Photography Podcast

Photomission Photography Podcast approaches photography as something lived with over time. It is less about quick tips and more about keeping the practice alive. The show’s recent run has a clear center: photographers need to keep seeing. That means slowing down, walking differently, taking small detours, and noticing light, reflections, buildings, people, and changes that would otherwise pass by. The advice is practical, but it is usually wrapped in memory and example. A dark room episode reaches back to film processing, where the act of developing and printing images becomes the moment photography first feels real. Another episode looks at photo exhibitions, both as places to learn from other people’s work and as a reason to bring hidden files off a computer and into public view. Travel appears in the Singapore episode, not as a glossy destination pitch, but as an account of moving through a clean, familiar city with a pared-back kit. The show also returns often to community. Photo walks are presented as a way out of a dry patch. A photo buddy becomes a source of challenge, accountability, and friendly pressure. An event in Brisbane shows how organized meet-ups can teach through observation, props, models, themes, and simple conversation with other photographers. Long-term projects add another strand, asking what happens when one subject, one camera, or one repeated setup records change across years. The show is steady rather than flashy. It favors encouragement over critique. It treats creativity as problem solving, habit, and attention. For photographers who feel stalled, over-equipped, or disconnected from the reason they started, it offers a familiar voice pointing back toward looking longer and making work again.

Made for: For photographers who want practical encouragement around shooting, exhibiting, travelling with gear, joining community events, and getting through creative dry patches. It suits listeners who prefer lived experience and steady reflection over polished industry chatter.

What sets it apart: Its strength is the slow walk-through of real photography habits: noticing, printing, showing work, finding community, and building projects that last. The show feels rooted in ordinary creative maintenance rather than trends or gear spectacle.

In their own words

Photomission Focus is your weekly deep dive into the world of photography! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an aspiring shutterbug, or just passionate about capturing moments, this podcast has something for everyone. Join us as we explore all things photography—from gear and techniques to industry insights and creative inspiration. Featuring engaging discussions, expert tips, and interviews with photographers from all walks of life, Photomission Focus is your ultimate companion on the journey to mastering the art of photography. Tune in, get inspired, and stay focused! #photographytips #photography

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Steve Finkel turns creative ruts into small assignments that get you noticing photographs again.

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  • a thoughtful nudge to recover your habit of noticing light, reflections, and unplanned moments
  • practical motivation to set a photo challenge with a buddy and actually honor the rules
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Episodes

  1. 1

    Hitting the Wall — and Breaking Through It EP 342

    ·24m
  2. 2

    My Experiences in The Dark Room EP 371

    ·26m
  3. 3

    Exploring Singapore EP 370

    ·23m
  4. 4

    Photo Walks EP 369

    ·25m
  5. 5

    Long Term Photography Projects EP 368

    ·22m
  6. 6

    Get Yourself a Photo Buddy EP 367

    ·24m
  7. 7

    The Impossible Project EP366

    ·23m
  8. 8

    Photomission Focus On Going Personal Development EP 323

    ·24m
  9. 9

    Photomission Focus Preserving your Images for History EP 322

    ·23m
  10. 10

    Photomission Focus Special Episode Talking About GOOB 2.0

    ·24m
  11. 11

    Photomission Focus Shooting in a Studio EP 321

    ·28m
  12. 12

    Photomission Focus Starting a Artistic Photography Project EP 320

    ·22m
  13. 13

    Photomission Focus What's Ahead for Photography EP 319

    ·24m
  14. 14

    Love Hurts with The Click Brisbane Event EP 365

    ·26m
  15. 15

    No Such Thing as a Bad Photo EP 364

    ·23m
  16. 16

    What Would You Talk about in a TED Talk EP 363

    ·21m
  17. 17

    Checking on Your Goals for 2026 EP 362

    ·26m
  18. 18

    Can Photography be a Place? EP 361

    ·24m
  19. 19

    Whats Normal in Photography 2026 EP 360

    ·31m
  20. 20

    Discovering Jimmy Hornet Magazine EP 359

    ·27m
  21. 21

    Welcome to 2026 EP 358

    ·25m
  22. 22

    Christmas Time and Photography 2025 EP 357

    ·24m
  23. 23

    Presets Good or Bad for Photography EP 356

    ·25m
  24. 24

    Getting a Stranger Interested in Photography EP 355

    ·24m
  25. 25

    Spending Time in Dubai EP 354

    ·35m
  26. 26

    Road Testing the Canon Powershot V1 in Dubai EP 353

    ·29m
  27. 27

    Nature or Nurture EP 352

    ·24m
  28. 28

    The Challenges Festivals Face EP 351

    ·26m
  29. 29

    Creatives Finding in Plain Sight EP 350

    ·22m
  30. 30

    Putting Your Work in Public EP 349

    ·26m
  31. 31

    Is Photography Good for Your Health EP 348

    ·28m
  32. 32

    Is Studio Portrait Photography Still Alive EP 347

    ·25m
  33. 33

    Should You Have a Website ? EP 346

    ·26m
  34. 34

    What's Your Photography Mindset ? EP 345

    ·25m
  35. 35

    Checking Your Archives , Digging for Gold EP 344

    ·27m
  36. 36

    Road Trip Discoveries North Island NZ EP 343

    ·25m
  37. 37

    Photo Exhibitions and My Own Upcoming One in June EP 372

    ·24m
  38. 38

    Photomission Focus Should I Take a Real Camera when Traveling EP 341

    ·27m
  39. 39

    Photomission Focus AI is Stronger and Faster When Most Photographers Think EP 340

    ·26m
  40. 40

    Photomission Focus Content Creation Versus Photography EP 339

    ·23m
  41. 41

    Photomission Focus World Photography Day 2025 EP 338

    ·23m
  42. 42

    Photomission Focus Superpower Episode Number 337

    ·23m
  43. 43

    Photomission Focus Canon Collective 2025 Photomarathon Details

    ·18m
  44. 44

    Photomission Focus You Can't Win Every Shot EP 336

    ·24m
  45. 45

    Photomission Focus Unpacking Frmefest 2025 EP 335

    ·30m
  46. 46

    Photomission Focus Copyright and Stuff for Photographers EP 334

    ·23m
  47. 47

    Photomission Focus How Social Media has Changed the Rules EP 333

    ·27m
  48. 48

    Photomission Focus Tips for Photographers EP 332

    ·25m
  49. 49

    Photomission Focus My Copy of Book Two by Jared Polin has Arrived Ep 330

    ·24m
  50. 50

    Photomission Focus: Afternoon with the Canon Collective EP 329

    ·24m
  51. 51

    Photomission Focus More About Shooting People as Subjects EP 328

    ·26m
  52. 52

    Photomission Focus Photographing NZ South Island EP 327

    ·26m
  53. 53

    Photomission Focus Shooting for GOOB 2.0 EP 326

    ·24m
  54. 54

    Photomission Focus Your Own Photography Rules EP 325

    ·23m
  55. 55

    Photomission Focus Short Your DNA is Being Stolen by Your Phone

    ·5m
  56. 56

    Photomission Focus Bucket Lists are Good EP 317

    ·25m
  57. 57

    Photomission Focus Age is No Barrier to Photography EP 315

    ·24m
  58. 58

    Photomission Focus Chasing Your Photography Dreams EP 314

    ·26m
  59. 59

    Photomission Focus Photo Books Great to Own or To Create EP 313

    ·25m
  60. 60

    Photomission Focus Failure Can Be Your Friend EP312

    ·27m
  61. 61

    Photomission Focus Social Media in 2025 EP 311

    ·27m
  62. 62

    Photomission Focus Having a Go at Portrait Photography EP 310

    ·27m
  63. 63

    Photomission Focus Some of My 2025 Plans EP 309

    ·25m
  64. 64

    Photomission Focus Giving Real Photos Love and Being Prepared for an Emergency EP 308

    ·26m
  65. 65

    Photomission Focus Thinking Where You Want to be at the End of 2025 EP 307

    ·28m
  66. 66

    Photomission Focus Welcome to 2025 EP 306

    ·26m
  67. 67

    Photomission Focus Getting Ready for 2025 EP305

    ·23m
  68. 68

    Photomission Focus Holiday Season Chat EP 304

    ·27m
  69. 69

    Photomission Focus Some of My 2024 Trips EP 303

    ·26m
  70. 70

    Photomissission Focus End of Year Review EP302

    ·25m
  71. 71

    Photomission Focus Milestone Episode 300 with Terri and Stephen

    ·46m
  72. 72

    Photomission Focus Capturing the Moon EP301

    ·24m
  73. 73

    Photomission Focus What Grinds My Gears EP 299

    ·26m
  74. 74

    Photomission Focus My AI Journey EP 298

    ·24m
  75. 75

    Photomission Focus Five Photography Tips EP 297

    ·26m
  76. 76

    Photomission Focus Dealing with Controversial Images EP 296

    ·24m
  77. 77

    Photomission Focus Artist Statements EP295

    ·20m
  78. 78

    Photomission Focus Are You Using Your Camera Correctly EP 294

    ·22m
  79. 79

    Photomission Focus Are You an Artist EP 293

    ·25m
  80. 80

    Photomission Focus Being Resourceful EP 292

    ·25m
  81. 81

    Photomission Focus What Brand are You EP 291

    ·31m
  82. 82

    Photomission Focus Revisiting EP90 Throwing Out the Rule Book EP 290

    ·27m
  83. 83

    Photomission Focus Do You Need a Camera to make Images? EP 289

    ·29m
  84. 84

    Photomission Focus Shutting Out the Noise around Your Photography EP 288

    ·27m
  85. 85

    Photomission Focus the Olympics of Photography EP287

    ·27m
  86. 86

    Photomission Focus How are you Celebrating World Photography Day EP286

    ·22m
  87. 87

    Photomission Focus College or Self Taught Which is Best EP285

    ·26m
  88. 88

    Photomission Focus Has Photography Hit the Wall ? EP284

    ·23m
  89. 89

    Photomission Focus Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5mk II EP 283

    ·32m
  90. 90

    Photomission Focus Exploring Auckland NZ EP282

    ·27m
  91. 91

    Photomission Focus My Weta Workshop Experience EP281

    ·23m
  92. 92

    Photomission Focus What are You Worth as a Creative EP280

    ·32m
  93. 93

    Photomission Focus I Nearly Died in South Korea EP 279

    ·23m
  94. 94

    Photomission Focus Me and My Camera in South Korea EP278

    ·24m
  95. 95

    Photomission Focus Do you Trust Camera Reviews EP 277

    ·23m
  96. 96

    Photomission Podcasts Photo Competitons EP 276

    ·23m
  97. 97

    Photomission Focus Whats Your Relationship with Photography EP 324

    Hidden gem

    Steve Finkel uses Photos in Focus EP 324 to ask whether different generations value photography differently, starting from his analog upbringing with film, prints, and dark-room processing.

    ·28m·2 clips
  98. 98

    Photomission Focus Whats Your Photography Style ? EP 316

    Steve Finkel discusses how photographers can identify and define their personal style, covering aspects like subject choice, shooting techniques, and editing.

    ·24m
  99. 99

    Photomission Focus Connecting with Other Photographers EP 318

    Steve Finkel discusses ways photographers can connect and benefit from interacting with each other, focusing on print swapping as a method to build diverse collections.

    ·25m
  100. 100

    Photomission Focus Shooting with Purpose and Intent EP 331

    Host Steve Finkel explores the concept of shooting with purpose and intent in photography.

    ·22m·2 clips
  101. 101

    Losing Your Photographers Vision EP 373

    Hidden gem

    Steve Finkel's Photomission Focus episode 373 says the real problem is not the camera but the moment a photographer stops seeing, starts repeating the same shots, and walks past new subjects.

    Apr 15, 2026·25m·1 clip
  102. 102

    Photo Exhibitions and My Own Upcoming One in June EP 372

    Hidden gem

    Focus EP 372 centers on photo exhibitions and Steve Finkel's plan for a solo show later this year.

    Apr 8, 2026·24m·1 clip
  103. 103

    My Experiences in The Dark Room EP 371

    Steve Finkel shares his early experiences in a dark room with his father, describing the magical process of developing film and making prints.

    Apr 1, 2026·26m
  104. 104

    Exploring Singapore EP 370

    Steve Finkel shares his experience and photography tips from a six-day trip to Singapore, emphasizing minimal gear and exploring unique photographic opportunities.

    Mar 25, 2026·23m
  105. 105

    Photo Walks EP 369

    Steve Finkel discusses the concept of photo walks as a way for photographers to rekindle their passion and find inspiration by exploring areas with a group.

    Mar 18, 2026·25m
  106. 106

    Long Term Photography Projects EP 368

    A long-term photo project works best when you choose one frequency and stick with it.

    Mar 11, 2026·22m·1 clip
  107. 107

    Get Yourself a Photo Buddy EP 367

    Hidden gem

    Steve Finkel says a photo buddy can help photographers break out of a comfort zone and push new challenges.

    Mar 4, 2026·24m·1 clip
  108. 108

    The Impossible Project EP366

    Feb 25, 2026·23m
  109. 109

    Love Hurts with The Click Brisbane Event EP 365

    Steve Finkel discusses attending a photography event called Love Hurts organized by The Click in Brisbane, emphasizing community building and learning from other photographers.

    Feb 18, 2026·26m
  110. 110

    No Such Thing as a Bad Photo EP 364

    Feb 11, 2026·23m
  111. 111

    What Would You Talk about in a TED Talk EP 363

    Feb 4, 2026·21m
  112. 112

    Checking on Your Goals for 2026 EP 362

    Jan 28, 2026·26m
  113. 113

    Can Photography be a Place? EP 361

    Jan 21, 2026·24m
  114. 114

    Whats Normal in Photography 2026 EP 360

    Jan 14, 2026·31m
  115. 115

    Discovering Jimmy Hornet Magazine EP 359

    Jan 7, 2026·27m
  116. 116

    Welcome to 2026 EP 358

    Dec 31, 2025·25m
  117. 117

    Christmas Time and Photography 2025 EP 357

    Dec 24, 2025·24m
  118. 118

    Presets Good or Bad for Photography EP 356

    Dec 17, 2025·25m
  119. 119

    Getting a Stranger Interested in Photography EP 355

    Dec 10, 2025·24m
  120. 120

    Spending Time in Dubai EP 354

    Dec 3, 2025·35m
  121. 121

    Road Testing the Canon Powershot V1 in Dubai EP 353

    Nov 26, 2025·29m
  122. 122

    Nature or Nurture EP 352

    Nov 19, 2025·24m
  123. 123

    The Challenges Festivals Face EP 351

    Nov 12, 2025·26m
  124. 124

    Creatives Finding in Plain Sight EP 350

    Nov 5, 2025·22m
  125. 125

    Putting Your Work in Public EP 349

    Oct 29, 2025·26m
  126. 126

    Is Photography Good for Your Health EP 348

    Oct 22, 2025·28m
  127. 127

    Is Studio Portrait Photography Still Alive EP 347

    Oct 15, 2025·25m
  128. 128

    Should You Have a Website ? EP 346

    Oct 8, 2025·26m
  129. 129

    What's Your Photography Mindset ? EP 345

    Oct 1, 2025·25m
  130. 130

    Checking Your Archives , Digging for Gold EP 344

    Sep 24, 2025·27m
  131. 131

    Road Trip Discoveries North Island NZ EP 343

    Sep 17, 2025·25m
  132. 132

    Hitting the Wall — and Breaking Through It EP 342

    Sep 10, 2025·24m
  133. 133

    Photomission Focus Should I Take a Real Camera when Traveling EP 341

    Sep 3, 2025·27m
  134. 134

    Photomission Focus AI is Stronger and Faster When Most Photographers Think EP 340

    Aug 27, 2025·26m
  135. 135

    Photomission Focus Content Creation Versus Photography EP 339

    Aug 20, 2025·23m
  136. 136

    Photomission Focus World Photography Day 2025 EP 338

    Aug 13, 2025·23m
  137. 137

    Photomission Focus Superpower Episode Number 337

    Aug 6, 2025·23m
  138. 138

    Photomission Focus Canon Collective 2025 Photomarathon Details

    Aug 1, 2025·18m
  139. 139

    Photomission Focus You Can't Win Every Shot EP 336

    Jul 30, 2025·24m
  140. 140

    Photomission Focus Unpacking Frmefest 2025 EP 335

    Jul 23, 2025·30m
  141. 141

    Photomission Focus Copyright and Stuff for Photographers EP 334

    Jul 16, 2025·23m
  142. 142

    Photomission Focus How Social Media has Changed the Rules EP 333

    Jul 9, 2025·27m
  143. 143

    Photomission Focus Tips for Photographers EP 332

    Jul 2, 2025·25m
  144. 144

    Photomission Focus Shooting with Purpose and Intent EP 331

    Steve Finkel discusses the concept of shooting with intent or purpose in photography, emphasizing slowing down and having a clear idea of what you want the photo to say.

    Jun 25, 2025·22m
  145. 145

    Photomission Focus My Copy of Book Two by Jared Polin has Arrived Ep 330

    Jun 18, 2025·24m
  146. 146

    Photomission Focus: Afternoon with the Canon Collective EP 329

    Steve Finkel discusses his experience at a Canon Collective event at Sun Studios in Melbourne, highlighting the value of in-person photography gatherings.

    Jun 11, 2025·24m
  147. 147

    Photomission Focus More About Shooting People as Subjects EP 328

    Jun 4, 2025·26m
  148. 148

    Photomission Focus Photographing NZ South Island EP 327

    May 28, 2025·26m
  149. 149

    Photomission Focus Shooting for GOOB 2.0 EP 326

    May 21, 2025·24m
  150. 150

    Photomission Focus Your Own Photography Rules EP 325

    May 14, 2025·23m