EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 1H 30M
Mark Hemmings | Travel Photographer, Author and Instructor
from the Radical Fabulatorium · host John Adam Ian
On today's episode of the Rad Fab I welcome @Mark_Hemmings.We chat about the ethical challenges in different types of photography, the impact of AI and digital tools, and the balance between technical skill and creative expression. Mark also shares how his experience with ultramarathons has shaped the way he works and thinks as a photographer. We talk about the business side of creative work, like staying organized, managing money, and why those skills are just as important as the creative ones.Check out Mark's work here:https://markhemmings.com/Episode Timeline:0:00 Back on Campus Radio & Early Photography History2:30 Photography Ethics5:00 Photography vs. Music9:00 Film vs. Digital Photos & Editing Secrets12:45 Why Pros Take Fewer, Better Photos16:00 When "Mistakes" Make Better Art25:30 Running Ultra-Marathons & Taking Photos at the Same Time33:45 Ultra-Marathon Fuel45:00 Super Shoes50:00 Stop Wasting Money on Gear58:00 The "Rule of Thirds" Explained59:30 How to Guide the Viewer's Eye in Your Photos1:04:00 When Photography Becomes a Chore1:09:00 Pro-Level Photos on Your Phone1:12:30 The Unsexy Side of Art1:18:00 New Documentary1:20:30 Connect with Mark & His Campus Radio HistoryThe Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#photography #ultramarathon #author #saintjohnnb #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #podcast #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm #saintjohnnb #festival
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On today's episode of the Rad Fab I welcome @Mark_Hemmings.We chat about the ethical challenges in different types of photography, the impact of AI and digital tools, and the balance between technical skill and creative expression. Mark also shares how his experience with ultramarathons has shaped the way he works and thinks as a photographer. We talk about the business side of creative work, like staying organized, managing money, and why those skills are just as important as the creative ones.Check out Mark's work here:https://markhemmings.com/Episode Timeline:0:00 Back on Campus Radio & Early Photography History2:30 Photography Ethics5:00 Photography vs. Music9:00 Film vs. Digital Photos & Editing Secrets12:45 Why Pros Take Fewer, Better Photos16:00 When "Mistakes" Make Better Art25:30 Running Ultra-Marathons & Taking Photos at the Same Time33:45 Ultra-Marathon Fuel45:00 Super Shoes50:00 Stop Wasting Money on Gear58:00 The "Rule of Thirds" Explained59:30 How to Guide the Viewer's Eye in Your Photos1:04:00 When Photography Becomes a Chore1:09:00 Pro-Level Photos on Your Phone1:12:30 The Unsexy Side of Art1:18:00 New Documentary1:20:30 Connect with Mark & His Campus Radio HistoryThe Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#photography #ultramarathon #author #saintjohnnb #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #podcast #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm #saintjohnnb #festival
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Mark Hemmings | Travel Photographer, Author and Instructor
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