The Raw Photography Podcast With Dave and Paul
by Raw Podcast With Dave and Paul
Join us on The Raw Podcast, where Irish documentary wedding photographers Dave and Paul dive into the world of photography. Expect candid conversations with incredible photographers, insights on gear and techniques, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a pro or just love great images, we’ve got stories, tips, and craic to share.
Episodes
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Raw Photography Podcast - EP63 - A conversation with John Gillooley
Raw Photography Podcast - EP63 - A conversation with John Gillooley After a little summer break, RAW is back for Episode 63 and we’re joined by the brilliant John Gillooley. John will already be a familiar name to many wedding photographers, both through his work and his presence on Instagram. In...
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Raw Photography Podcast - EP62 - A conversation with David Olsthoorn
Raw Photography Podcast - EP62 - A conversation with David Olsthoorn In this episode, we sit down with David Olsthoorn, one half of the husband-and-wife team behind Awake & Dreaming Photography. Together with his wife Laurie, Dave has built a thriving wedding photography business with a…
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Raw Podcast - EP61 - A conversation with Katie Kavanagh
Raw Podcast - EP61 - A conversation with Katie Kavanagh Episode 61! The one and only Katie Kavanagh. A great friend and an inspiration to many of us in the wedding photography scene. Katie made the move from graphic design into full-time wedding photography, and it shows in how she approaches her...
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Raw Podcast - EP60 - A conversation with Drew Forsyth
Raw Podcast - EP60 - A conversation with Drew Forsyth This week we’re chatting with Drew Forsyth, a portrait photographer and director working at the commercial end of the industry across the UK and internationally.Drew’s work is centred around people and the stories behind them, and that’s...
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Raw Podcast - EP59 - A conversation with Chris Copeland
Episode 59 Chris Copeland. The Art of Storytelling Through the Lens: A Conversation with Chris Copeland This episode takes us into the world of Chris Copeland, a Belfast-based photographer whose approach to wedding photography is both timeless and unmistakably his own. Chris’s work is instantly...
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Raw Podcast - EP58 - A conversation with John Boaz
Raw Podcast - EP58 - A conversation with John Boaz In this conversation, we sit down with portrait photographer John Boaz to talk about where his work really comes from. From an early moment of seeing deer move through golden light at Bradgate Park to having his portraits on the cover of Portrait...
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Raw Podcast - EP57 - A conversation with Emma Walkin
Raw Podcast - EP57 - A conversation with Emma Walkin It feels good to be back. We’ve missed the chats, the stories and the bit of craic that always sneaks in when we hit record. And we’re kicking things off with Emma Walkin from EditHouse, who’s had a winding path through sport, corporate media…
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Raw Podcast - EP56 - A conversation with Kevin Kheffache
Raw Podcast - EP56 - A conversation with Kevin Kheffache The man responsible for hundreds of photographers descending on Dublin’s streets each year for the famous Doc Day conference sits down for a chat. Kevin Kheffache has become a central figure in the Irish documentary photography scene but…
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Raw Podcast - EP55 - A conversation with Jay Doherty
How do you introduce someone who’s practically part of the furniture in Irish photography? Jay Doherty’s name is woven through so many corners of the industry it’s almost become folklore – from creating the much-loved Learning to Fly retreat to bringing Doc Day to a close each year with his...
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Raw Podcast - EP54 - A conversation with Martin Ellard
Episode 54 – A conversation with Martin Ellard This week’s guest is Martin Ellard – a documentary wedding photographer based in South Wales with one of the most varied and fascinating paths into the industry we’ve heard yet. Martin’s background takes us from the offices of Magnum Photos, where he...
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Raw Podcast - EP53 - The Photowalk with Bermingham Cameras
Episode 53 - The Photowalk with Bermingham Cameras A break from the norm this week. This episode was recorded during our photo walk through Dublin in association with Bermingham Cameras. It’s a mix of sound bites and conversations, capturing moments from the day and voices from across the...
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Raw Podcast - EP52 - A conversation with Janina Brocklesby
Episode 52 – A conversation with Janina Brocklesby (Reportage Studios) This week we’re joined by Janina Brocklesby – one half of Reportage Studios and someone whose work manages to hit that sweet spot between honest, emotional and, quite often, properly funny. Her images have a real heart to them…
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Raw Podcast - EP51 - A conversation with Paul Williams
Episode 51 – A conversation with Paul Williams (Gingerbeard Photography) In this episode, we sit down with Paul Williams – though you’ll probably know him better as Gingerbeard Photography. With over 22 years of experience in photography and videography, Paul has built a name for himself with a...
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Raw Podcast - EP50 - A conversation with Ryan Devereux
Episode 50 – Ryan Devereux For our 50th episode, we sat down with Ryan Devereux — a man who’s quietly carved out a space as one of Ireland’s most respected wedding photographers. You’ll probably know his work even if you don’t know his name. Ryan is someone who lets the photographs do the…
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Raw Podcast - EP49 - A conversation with Tim Millen
Episode 49 – Tim Millen (This Modern Love) In this episode, we chat with Tim Millen — the creative mind behind This Modern Love, and a man who lives a bit of a double life. By day, he’s a wedding photographer capturing real moments with honesty and heart. But when the cameras are down, you’ll…
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Raw Podcast - EP48 - A conversation with Lucy Nuzum
Episode 48 – Lucy Nuzum In this episode, we chat with the brilliant Lucy Nuzum — a photographer whose path took her from self-portrait experiments as an art student to a thriving career in wedding photography. Lucy opens up about everything from creative influences and personal projects to...
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Raw Podcast - EP47 - A conversation with Darren Kirwan
Episode 47 – Darren Kirwan In this episode of The Raw Podcast, we’re joined by Darren Kirwan — one of Ireland’s most consistently brilliant wedding photographers, known for his calm presence and sharp eye for real moments. This is a wide-ranging and honest chat about the craft of wedding...
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Raw Podcast - EP46 - A conversation with Johanna King
The RAW Podcast | Episode 46 – Johanna King (Johanna King Photography) In this episode, we’re joined by Johanna King, a brilliant documentary family photographer based in Dublin. Johanna is known for capturing the chaos, calm, and everything in between—without the stiff posing or forced smiles.…
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Raw Podcast - EP45 - GFX100RF
The RAW Podcast | Episode 45: GFX100RF In this episode, We share our thoughts on Fujifilm's intriguing new camera, the GFX100RF—a groundbreaking medium-format camera in a surprisingly compact package. The GFX100RF boasts an impressive 102MP sensor in a body that isn't much bigger than the current...
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Raw Podcast - EP44 - A conversation with Shane O'Neill
The RAW Podcast – Episode 44 Guest: Shane O’Neill (Aspect Photography) Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Shane O’Neill of Aspect Photography, one of Ireland’s most distinctive documentary wedding photographers. Known for his effortless, unposed style and his ability…
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Raw Podcast - EP43 - Mic Drop
The Raw Podcast - Episode 43 – Mic Drop We’re back with another packed episode, diving into everything from new photography gear to documenting an intense boxing event. We discuss the balance between personal projects and professional work, the power of community in photography, and the evolution...
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Raw Podcast - EP42 - A conversation with Ronan Palliser
The Raw Podcast – Episode 42 - A conversation with Ronan Palliser We’re joined by Ronan Palliser for an in-depth chat about his journey in photography, the lessons he’s learned, and his approach to lighting and storytelling. From his early days in camera clubs to becoming a respected wedding...
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Raw Podcast - EP41 - We're Back
The Raw Podcast Returns – Episode 41 We’re back! After a long break, The Raw Podcast is making a return, and we have plenty to catch up on. In this episode, we dive into where we’ve been, why we’re back, and what’s ahead. Episode Breakdown 🎙 Intro – A fresh start for The Raw Podcast. 🔄 Catch Up…
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RawPodcast - Ep42 Lockdown Episode 2
More absolute and utter nonsense but sure, tis the season, or the year in this case. If you want a distraction from the harsh realities of real life then this is the place for you. We talk about what happened to the Raw Podcast, what we've been up to since and Paul gives us another update on the...
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RawPodcast - RawPodcast - Ep41 Lockdown Episode 1
So, We've gone and done it and have finally jumped about the bandwagon and are galloping (or Zooming....) at full speed toward waffle town. I hope it's open because I'm starving. Anyway , what's all this? Well, with social distancing forcing our hand a little we've decided to bring the podcast…
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RawPodcast - Wait what... its back?
We've been away but now we're back. Or are we? Pre chat before the real chat on the return of the Raw Podcast.
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RawPodcast - Ep40 Eric Savoie - Guest Photographer
Something a little bit different for you all with episode 40. We were lucky to have been blessed with the presence of the one and only Eric Savoie. You may know him as Savo. The Sav or maybe even The Bear. The man is a photography master who over the years has had may accolades thrown his way.…
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RawPodcast - Ep39 New Apple Mac Pro and Questions and Answers
Thanks for listening to Episode 39! While we have you, we'd love it if you could give us a 5 star review or a thumbs up or a like or double tap or whatever these podcasting apps make you do these days? It helps to bump this podcast up the charts and edge us closer to world domination. Or at least...
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RawPodcast - Ep38 - How many weddings are enough
Welcome to Episode 38! We're back again with another episode. As the summer has start we chat about some recent camera issues that Dave was having. Along with that we discuss the question of how many weddings is a good number to shoot… or is that even a valid question. Its not an easy one to…
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RawPodcast - Ep37 - A social chat as wedding season begins
Welcome to Episode 37! We're back again with another episode. As the summer begins here in Ireland the wedding season really kicks off. In this episode we give a brief update on the workout challenge from April.. April Agony's results. We chat some about social media and instagram changes and how...
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RawPodcast - Ep36 - The Galaxy Fold. To much to soon?
Welcome to Episode 36! We know what you're thinking…. How did the MyZone March Madness play out? Well, we cover that first. By the way - If you want to get a belt and join in, the offer still works. Get your belt for 50% off at the following link....
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RawPodcast - Ep35 - Headphones, Phones and Drones
Welcome to Episode 35! We're back with a slightly longer episode than normal. This is because we found out that both of us are afraid of getting murdered in the dark. You'll understand soon enough. (That's not a threat) So, once we got over that and stopped shaking her'e what we covered. Paul got...
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Rawpodcast - Ep34 - Blogging plus Fujifilm X-T30 and Canon EOS-RP
Welcome to Episode 34! Who likes blogging? Who likes putting together end of year posts? Is it worthwhile? Who watches them? Well, Dave and Paul ask these very questions and more on this weeks episode. Aside from that we discuss the new camera offerings from Canon and Fuji. The Canon EOS-RP...
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Rawpodcast - Ep33 - The Challenge of Winter Weddings
Welcome to Episode 33! It's 2019 and we're back! We're in our new podcasting studio, also known as Dave's new office. We ditched the Instamics and reverted back to the old reliable - wired mics. What is the sorcery? So, what did we discuss? Dave's new monitor the BenQ PD2700U 4K HDR Monitor for...
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Rawpodcast - Ep32 - Learning to Fly
Number 32 Welcome to Episode 32! Firstly... apologies for the sound quality we recorded in a car .. that was moving.. and it was raining.. we promise to be better next time. This week we talk Learning to Fly. The Irish workshop/retreat on the way back from the learning to fly awards in Belfast.…
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Rawpodcast - Ep31 - Blogs and new Mirrorless Cameras
Welcome to Episode 31! Well, we're back… what happened.?? We're sorry! This episode was supposed to be out last week but due to some technical difficulties we had to bin it and start again.. But fear not we're back and sounding just as good as ever…we hope.. In this episode we talk a little about...
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Rawpodcast - Ep30 - Nikon Z Slotgate & Mavic Pro 2
The Big 3 0 ! Welcome to Episode 30! Well, what a weeks it's been with Nikon's announcement of their full frame mirrorlessT Z6 and Z7 cameras. That card slot though… Oh, speaking of cards slots and memory cards. Dave mentioned these Tough memory cards from Sony....
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Rawpodcast - Ep29 - The Nikon Z series Mirrorless heats up
Welcome to Episode 29! The heatwave is over and we've cooled off and regained enough energy to record a fresh podcast for you. So, what have we been up to? Well, Dave has went off and purchased some new tech. Mind you it's not photography related. Midlife crisis alert. Fist up his his "best thing...
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Rawpodcast - Ep28 - Kevin Mullins Photography Fuji-film and the X-Wedding Conference
Welcome to Episode 28! Dave and Paul travel to Bath in Somerset in the UK for the X-Weddings conference. The X-Weddings Wedding Photography Conference is, well, just a bit different from all the other conferences out there. Born from the X-Weddings Facebook Group this two-day conference is aimed…
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Rawpodcast - Ep27 - Sony A7III Fuji XH-1 and Shooting with one Lens
Welcome to Episode 27! Dave and Paul meet up at Junction Five to Stay Alive and fuelled by two bun-less burgers and strong coffee bring you the latest episode of the Raw Podcast. Well, at last Paul has dusted off the wallet and made a splurge on the Sony A7III. About bloody time. So, find out how...
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Rawpodcast - Ep26 - A Maybe Move to Full Frame Mirrorless
Welcome to Episode 26! In this episode we chat cameras. We find out how Dave is getting on with his Fujifilm X-H1 and we discover that Paul is lusting over the new Sony A7 III (the traitor) Stay tuned as well for Dave's Billion Dollar idea. Keep it to yourself though. It's for Raw Podcast…
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Rawpodcast - Ep25 - Islanders The Interviews
The conclusion to what has been a brilliant few days at the islanders wedding photography and film conference. Ideally I would have loved to have interviewed you all however there was only one of me and about 250 of you. So settle in and enough the chats of the few I managed to catch up with.....
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Rawpodcast - Ep 24 - Islanders & Fuji XH-1 review
Boom, Dave's back... After a few lonely days of roaming the streets of Kilkenny and attempting to talk to anyone he could Paul welcomes Dave back to the show. In this episode Dave and Paul have a quick chat and overview about the Wedding Photographers and Videographers Islanders conference held…
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Rawpodcast - Ep23 - Islanders Special Short Day 2
Second in a series of shorts made at the Islanders Conference Ireland
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Rawpodcast - Ep22 - Islanders Special Short
First in a line of short recorded from the Islanders Conference in Kilkenny Ireland.
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Rawpodcast - Ep21 - Camera Predictions Wishes and Competitions
Welcome to our first podcast of 2018! It's great to be back. This week Dave and Paul catch up on how their 2017's seemed but more importantly look forward 2018 and what they're excited about. We talk various tech and also discuss their worst purchases. #arselessunderpants Stay tuned for the...
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Rawpodcast - Ep20 - Year in Review and some Chats
Does anyone read this? In this weeks episode, the last of 2017, we take brief look back at the year and the podcast moments and chats we had. We also chat about Dave's new purchase and how he's finding it and also the plans for the pod in 2018. We where on the way to Star wars so that was on our...
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Rawpodcast - Ep19 - BigMacs Straps and Cracks
Does anyone read this? This week's episode has some serious background noise annoyance. Sorry about that. We decided to meet up half way to record this episode and it turns out that Mcdonalds is not the best place for recording audio. This will NOT happen again. With that apology out of the way…
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Rawpodcast - Ep18 - Nikon D850 Fuji Xe-3 and Bladerunner
Hello All! Thanks again for listening and sorry it's been such a long time since the last episode. The summer season tends to do that to us wedding photographers. All work and no play makes for two very dull podcasters. Dave and Paul meet up to watch the new Bladerunner movie so as we had a bit…
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Rawpodcast - Ep17 - Cobble Stones and Cameras
Hello All! Welcome to Episode 17 and thanks for joining us for another Raw Podcast. This week we talk much of general chit chat and cobble stones. A little on the new Nikon D850 which will be launched Thursday the 24th of August and a little about photo editing apps for phones. Enjoy and thanks…
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Join us on The Raw Podcast, where Irish documentary wedding photographers Dave and Paul dive into the world of photography. Expect candid conversations with incredible photographers, insights on gear and techniques, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a pro or just love great images, we’ve got stories, tips, and craic to share.
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