Raw Podcast With Dave and Paul

Raw Podcast - EP60 - A conversation with Drew ForsythThis 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 something we connected with straight away, even though his world looks very different to ours on the surface.We get into what that world actually looks like day to day. From shoots that take all day to get a single frame, to moments where everything has to come together in under 90 seconds. There’s a lot of pressure there, and Drew shares how he handles it.We also talk about how he found his way into commercial work, the importance of putting yourself out there, and why personal projects are often the thing that leads to the jobs you actually want.There are some brilliant stories in this one, along with a really honest look at the ups and downs. Big wins, mistakes, things that worked and things that didn’t. It’s a very open conversation.We also touch on networking, staying visible, and how things are shifting with AI and the wider industry.A really good chat with someone working in a completely different lane, but with a lot of crossover in how he thinks about people and photography.Drew’s Website - https://www.drewforsyth.com/Drew’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_drewforsyth/Photographers / Artists to Check Outhttps://www.instagram.com/madeleine.penfold/https://www.georgieglass.com/what-we-dohttps://www.artstreiber.com/workFollow us on Instagram⁠@therawpodcast⁠⁠@davidmcclellandphotography⁠⁠@moathillphotography⁠

Episode 59 Chris Copeland. The Art of Storytelling Through the Lens: A Conversation with Chris CopelandThis 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 recognisable. Cinematic, emotional, and rooted in an artful documentary sensibility that celebrates real life as it unfolds.We talk about where his love for photography began, the slow rhythm of shooting film, and how the medium shapes the way he sees the world. Along the way, Chris shares honest reflections on client relationships, destination weddings, and the importance of staying true to your creative voice in a saturated digital scene.In This Episode:How Chris developed his signature documentary styleWhy film still matters in a digital worldThe balance between spontaneity and preparationBuilding trust and telling authentic storiesLessons from destination weddings and challenging shootsStaying creative when photography becomes your careerSocial media, community, and the ever-evolving industry Chris Copeland — chriscopelandphotography.co.uk Instagram: @chriscopelandphotographyChris’s recommendations of Artists to Check OutBilly Dinhhttps://www.instagram.com/billydeeeVineet Vohrahttps://www.instagram.com/vineet_vohraAlex Greyhttps://www.alexgrey.comShow LinksChris Copeland — chriscopelandphotography.co.ukInstagram: @chriscopelandphotographyFollow us on Instagram@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

Raw Podcast - EP58 - A conversation with John BoazIn 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 of Britain, John shares a thoughtful and honest look at his creative journey.We talk about the influence of university on his understanding of visual storytelling, the importance of personal projects alongside paid work, and why connection always matters more than technical perfection. John reflects on slowing down in a fast-paced, social-media-driven industry, how nature, music and everyday life feed into his work, and why imperfections often carry the most truth.This episode is about portraiture as a human exchange rather than a technical exercise, and about protecting artistic integrity while navigating commercial realities.Guest BioJohn Boaz is a multi-award-winning portrait photographer based in Northamptonshire, UK. He graduated from Birmingham City University in 2019 with a degree in Visual Communication (Photography).John is a multiple winner of the British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Britain awards, including having a portrait selected as the front cover of Volume 7. His work has been exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery as part of the Royal Photographic Society’s IPE 166 exhibition and features in major publications such as The Guardian, Financial Times Magazine, Le Monde and Der Spiegel. His ongoing series Rivers Of Living Water explores Christianity in Britain through portraiture and observational images.Key TopicsJohn’s early inspiration at Bradgate ParkUniversity and learning visual storytellingBalancing paid work and personal projectsHuman connection in portraitureFeeling over technical perfectionInspiration from nature, music and everyday lifeMaintaining artistic integrity across mediumsSlowing down in a fast social media worldThe impact of awards on creative confidenceNotable Quotes“Imperfect images tell a story.”“Connection and context come first.”“Imperfections add authenticity.”Chapters00:00 Introduction and background02:50 Early photography experiences06:00 University and visual storytelling08:56 Transitioning into professional work11:45 Personal projects and why they matter14:37 Balancing paid work and passion17:30 Current projects and future direction20:32 Family and photography23:51 Artistic reflection and intention25:21 Digital versus film27:29 Human connection in portrait photography31:15 Planning versus spontaneity34:17 Managing pressure and anxiety38:34 Comfort and trust in portraits41:35 Environment, light and atmosphere45:15 Subconscious decision-making47:42 Connection and context revisited50:39 Emotion versus technical control54:16 Storytelling through portraiture57:57 Navigating wedding photography01:01:16 Humility and growth01:04:12 Finding inspiration beyond photography01:07:07 Creative pressure01:09:52 Social media and evolving perspectives01:11:16 Fulfilment beyond Instagram01:12:54 Balancing work and personal life01:15:34 The impact of awards01:17:43 Inspiration from fellow photographersMentionsAlex SothAlys TomlinsonPortrait of Britain Where to find Johnjohnboaz_Johns WebsiteFollow us on Instagram:⁠@therawpodcast⁠⁠@davidmcclellandphotography⁠⁠@moathillphotography

Raw Podcast - EP57 - A conversation with Emma WalkinIt 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 and into wedding videography, shaping a whole corner of the industry along the way.Emma talks about being one of the few women shooting weddings in Ireland in the early days, the graft of building a business, and the pressure that comes with fast turnarounds and big expectations. We also dig into how AI is changing the creative world, how the wedding industry has shifted, and what it actually takes to keep going in a job that’s half filmmaking and half emotional endurance.There’s plenty here about editing, family life, creative burnout and the chaos of modern wedding days. She also brings us through her time filming in South Sudan and how it changed her outlook on work and life. It’s honest, funny, and full of reminders of why real moments still matter more than anything else.Mentions@flatrocfilms https://www.flatrocfilms.com@kreativweddinghttps://www.kreativ-wedding.de⁠Loreto Rumbek Where to find Emmahttp://www.edithouse.ie@edithouseFollow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

Raw Podcast - EP56 - A conversation with Kevin KheffacheThe 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 his path here wasn’t straightforward.From banking and running a language school to picking up a camera alongside Annie, Kevin’s journey has been full of sharp turns and unexpected lessons. We get into the leap from videography to photography, how his background shaped his eye for moments, and why he believes community is the heartbeat of this craft.There’s talk of creativity and confidence, the pressures photographers face in today’s online world, and the simple joy of seeing a roll of film come back to life. Kevin’s story is part evolution, part reflection, and a reminder of why capturing real moments still matters most.Settle in for this one. It’s full of heart, insight, and plenty to take away.Show LinksKevin’s Website - https://www.kevinkheffache.com/DocDay - https://docday.international/Cafa Liu - https://cafaphoto.com/Follow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

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 signature style.Jay’s a photographer who doesn’t just take pictures; he lives and breathes his craft. He’s curious, restless, and fiercely passionate about learning – but what makes him stand out is how much he loves seeing others grow. We talk about where that drive comes from, how he’s helped shape a community of photographers, and what’s next for him.Expect plenty of laughs, insights into the Irish photography scene, and a good few moments where you might find yourself asking, “What would Jay do?”Grab a bottle of Football Special and settle in – this one’s worth the listen.Photographers to CheckoutRich GilliganSimon murphy - https://www.youtube.com/@simonmurphy265/Harry Borden https://www.harryborden.com/Follow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

Episode 54 – A conversation with Martin EllardThis 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 somehow managed to land a one-on-one with the legendary Elliott Erwitt, through years spent on the front lines as a press photographer, and on to commercial gigs before finding his home in wedding photography.We chat about what each of those roles taught him, how they’ve shaped the way he sees and shoots, and why the documentary approach speaks to him most. There’s plenty about the realities of press work, the pace and politics of editorial assignments, and the shift in mindset that comes with photographing a wedding day instead of a protest or breaking news.We also touch on his personal projects, zine-making, and whether he’s planning more. And of course, there’s gear talk, stories from the field, and plenty of odd tangents too.A thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation with someone who’s been around the block and still sees photography with a beginner’s curiosity. We could’ve gone on for hours, we probably will next time.Show Links.Martin’s Wedding Work https://www.martinellardweddingphotography.co.uk/Martin’s Commercial Work https://www.martinellardphotography.co.uk/Chris Killip https://www.chriskillip.com/Sebastião Salgado https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/sebasti%C3%A3o-salgadoJoey’s Shots YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@JOEYSSHOTSBristol Books on Photography https://bopbristol.org/Follow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast @davidmcclellandphotography @moathillphotography

Episode 53 - The Photowalk with Bermingham CamerasA 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 photography community.We talk about the value of connection, the supportiveness of the scene in Ireland, and what it means to be open and approachable in the industry. There’s a bit of fun, a bit of reflection, and a strong sense that community really does matter – no matter what stage you’re at.And a quick word from Brian – whose love of horse racing and charity work added something unexpected and heartfelt to the day. Thanks again to Berminghams for making this all possible.Show Links.Mentioned in this podcastIf you would like to sponsor Brian for his upcoming Pat Smullen Charity Race please : visit this link here@berminghamcameras@johngillooley@derycktormey@forgedinlovephotography@[email protected]@lisachonierFollow us on Instagram:⁠@therawpodcast⁠⁠@davidmcclellandphotography⁠⁠@moathillphotography⁠

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 – shaped by culture, personality and the chaos of a wedding day in full swing.We talk about how she got started in photography and the early days of setting up Reportage Studios. There’s plenty of chat about the realities of working as a duo, travelling for weddings across the UK and beyond, and how different cultural backgrounds have shaped the way she approaches the job.She’s going to be speaking at Doc Day next year – so we dig into how that’s feeling, and the nerves and excitement that come with stepping onto a stage rather than behind a lens.There’s also a really personal and powerful part of the conversation where Janina opens up about the recent passing of her brother. She talks with such grace about wanting the day of his funeral photographed, and how important that felt. The photographer she asked, by the way, was none other than past guest Ronan Palliser – not sure if we mentioned that during the chat, so worth saying here.We also dive into gear choices, the tension between documentary and editorial styles, the pressure of trends, and whether awards are worth the bother. Social media comes up too – whether it’s a useful tool or just something that gets in the way.A wide-ranging, honest chat with a photographer who truly cares about people, stories, and the moments that matter.Show Links.Reportage Studios - https://reportage-studios.com/Follow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

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 style that blends honest documentary with a touch of editorial flair.We chat through his journey from office life to full-time photographer, the early spark that came from a film production course, and how second-shooting a friend’s wedding changed everything. Paul shares his thoughts on branding, film photography, and the gear he loves (spoiler: he’s a Leica man). He also talks about the realities of the job – the burnout, the busyness, and why delivering prints still matters.There’s plenty in here for anyone working in or around weddings – from destination gigs and personal projects to editing workflows and using AI to lighten the load. It’s an open, insightful chat with one of the good ones.Show Links.Paul’s Wedding Insta - https://www.instagram.com/gingerbeardweddingsPaul’s Personal Insta - https://www.instagram.com/gingerbeard_photoFollow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotographyMentionsElliott Erwitt - https://www.elliotterwitt.com(Branding etc) Tom Wright - https://www.instagram.com/bytomwDaniel Knight Harris - https://www.danielknightharris.comNaomi Goggins - https://www.naomigogginphoto.comHis wedding photographer - https://damianbrandon.com 

Episode 50 – Ryan DevereuxFor 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 talking, and they speak volumes — honest, considered and full of atmosphere.In this conversation, we trace Ryan’s journey from a call centre desk to the chaos of back-to-back wedding weekends. He talks about the early pull of photography, a hand-me-down camera from a family member, and the moment he realised he had an eye for it. We dive into everything from the artistic roots that shaped his style, to navigating the peaks and troughs of the industry and why he’ll always accept a cup of tea from the mother of the bride.There’s plenty here for anyone trying to balance commercial work with creative exploration — from his passion for film photography and street work, to personal projects and cultural festivals that offer a different kind of challenge. He’s honest about the burnout, the busyness, and the beauty of this job, and it makes for a rich, wide-ranging chat.Highlights include:• Ryan’s path into photography• Why personal projects are essential for growth• The ongoing tug between digital and film• Balancing technical evolution with creative integrity• The quiet artistry of capturing cultural festivals• Tips on navigating wedding season without losing your mind• Why breaks, bad photos, and bizarre festivals matterShow Links.Ryan Wedding Insta https://www.instagram.com/ryandevereux.weddings/Ryan’s Personal Insta https://www.instagram.com/ryandevereux/His amazing blog on La Feria de Abrill https://www.ryandevereux.ie/blog/la-feria-de-abril-x100viMartin Ellard’s Zines https://www.martinellardphotography.co.uk/martin-ellard-published-photography-zines/Dave Cremin https://www.instagram.com/dave_creminAnd Ryan’s recommendation on who to check out - Sinna Nasseri AKA Strange Victory  https://www.instagram.com/strange.victory/Follow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

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 find him in the studio painting — a slower, more solitary process that gives him space to reflect and create differently.We talk about everything from his childhood influences and the cousin who handed down a photojournalist’s camera, to the artistic contrast between film and digital, painting and photography. There’s loads here about creative constraints, the pressures of the job, and the little things that keep us going — like staying hydrated and knowing when to drive less.Highlights include: • The parallels between painting and photography • Why setting creative rules can be freeing • Balancing commercial work with personal projects • Shooting weddings on film in a digital world • What the Helsinki Bus Station Theory has to do with finding your style • Building rapport and capturing silent moments • Working through wedding nerves — especially when shooting fellow photographers weddings. • The ongoing journey of maintaining passion in a saturated industryShow Links.https://www.thismodernlove.co.uk/https://www.timmillen.com/Helsinki Bus Station Theory – Arno Rafael MinkkinenBuzzFeed Feature – “The Most Beautiful Wedding Photos Ever”Kirsten LewisFollow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography@thismodernlovephoto

Episode 48 – Lucy NuzumIn 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 navigating wedding trends, working with musicians, and the joys (and oddities) of flotation tanks.We talk about her first wedding, her approach to blending documentary and portraiture, and the systems she’s had to build to balance creativity with workflow. There’s loads here on community, confidence and client connections.Highlights include:Lucy’s shift from art school to weddingsHer love–hate relationship with flotation tanksWhy she prefers one camera and one lensThe balance between posed and candid momentsUsing a pre-wedding questionnaire to really get to know her couplesThoughts on trends like direct flash and blurHow social media helps and hinders creativityThe value of personal projects and staying inspiredMentions in this episode:Lucy's Wedding WebsiteLucy's Commercial and Portraiture WorkLucy’s FlickrKirsten LewisGruber ImagesFollow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

Episode 47 – Darren KirwanIn 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 photography. Darren talks us through his early days in photography, how his documentary style developed, and why working close to home keeps him creatively sharp. We get into the pressure and reward of Same Day Edits, the importance of building a strong local reputation, and what it means to attract the right kind of clients.There’s loads here — from balancing family life with work, the role of word-of-mouth in today’s industry, and the fine line between observation and interaction when capturing a wedding day. We also dig into editing, creative blocks (or the lack of them), and the ongoing debate between colour and black and white photography.Darren shares his thoughts on awards, including his recent run with This is Reportage — where he’s been named Ireland Storyteller of the Year 2024 and landed over 30 individual awards. He reflects on the meaning and pressure that comes with that kind of recognition, and how it fits into the bigger picture of his work and purpose.Towards the end, we touch on the importance of personal projects, preserving family stories, and encouraging creativity in the next generation.A thoughtful, generous episode from a photographer who continues to do things his own way.Mentions in this episode:Darren’s WebsiteNiki BoonThe is ReportageFollow us on Instagram:@therawpodcast@davidmcclellandphotography@moathillphotography

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. Her work is honest, warm, and full of heart, earning her recognition from the IPPVA, Fearless Family, and This is Reportage Family.We talk about her early connection to photographs, including how she had a fire escape plan at ten years old that involved saving her photo albums first. That deep respect for memories and moments has shaped her approach to photography today.Johanna shares her thoughts on what makes a strong documentary family photographer, how she helps families feel at ease during shoots, and why she believes the real, unscripted moments matter most. We also chat about handling unpredictability during family sessions, especially with young kids (and sometimes reluctant parents).She tells us about her personal project Balance, a photo book capturing the lives of women juggling parenting and professional life, and we dig into why educating people about organising and printing their own photos is such a key part of her mission. We also touch on the value of printed photographs in a digital world and why they’re still so worth saving.To wrap up, Johanna talks about what she hopes for in the years ahead, what she’d say to anyone feeling unsure about booking a family shoot, and she leaves us with a recommendation to check out the work of photographer Jens Olof Lasthein.A lovely, honest chat with a photographer who truly cares about the families she photographs and the memories they’re making.Oh and be sure to listen until the very end for a bonus section on her Great Grandfather's photography!⸻Links & Resources:• Johanna King’s Website: JohannaKingPhotography.com• Johanna on Instagram: @johannakingphotography• Balance – Johanna’s photo book: The Library Project• Photographer Recommendation: Jens Olof Lasthein• Mentioned: Leanne Keaney, Barb Peacock🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review, share it with a fellow photographer or even let us know what you think in the comments!

The RAW Podcast | Episode 45: GFX100RFIn 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 X100VI. It’s Fujifilm’s smallest and lightest medium-format offering, tipping the scales at only 735 grams, making it perfect for street, travel, and documentary photography - but what about weddings? Is it a viable option?Do Dave and Paul see the GFX100RF in their own camera bags? Tune in to find out whether Fujifilm’s latest innovation has sparked their interest or left them looking elsewhere.Join the conversation and share your own thoughts on Fujifilm’s - Tell us what you think below!#TheRawPodcast #Fujifilm #GFX100RF #MediumFormat #PhotographyGear #CameraReview #StreetPhotography #TravelPhotography

The RAW Podcast – Episode 44Guest: Shane O’Neill (Aspect Photography)Episode SummaryIn 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 to capture real, unscripted moments with humour and authenticity, Shane has built a reputation for staying out of the way while telling powerful wedding stories.We talk about his journey into photography, how he found his style, and what draws him to documentary wedding work. Plus, we dive into his experience having none other than Martin Parr photograph his own wedding, what that was like, and how it shaped the way he sees wedding photography today.We also get into his approach to gear, editing, personal projects, and why he believes photographers shouldn’t overprotect their work. And of course, we chat about his love for photobooks, film cameras, and those offbeat projects that keep him inspired.This one’s packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of wisdom from a photographer who truly understands the power of storytelling.Topics Covered:Shane’s background and how he got started in photographyThe shift from commercial work to weddingsDeveloping his documentary approach and staying out of the wayThe role of humour in wedding photographyHaving Martin Parr photograph his wedding—how it happened and what he learned from itHis go-to gear and why he loves his Nikon D850s and Hasselblad X1DEditing, workflow, and his take on AI in photographyShooting for himself—why he keeps a personal archive of images each yearThe importance (or not) of awards in photographyMost memorable weddings, including a surreal starlit moment on an island near DubrovnikHis passion for photobooks, film cameras, and experimental photographyLooking ahead—where he sees his work evolving over the next decadeLinks & Resources:Shane O’Neill’s Website: AspectPhotography.netShane on Instagram: @aspectphotographyFollow The RAW Podcast on Instagram: @therawpodcast🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review, share it with a fellow photographer, and let us know what you think!

The Raw Podcast - Episode 43 – Mic DropWe’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 of The Raw Podcast. Plus, we’re putting out a call for creative help—got ideas for an intro and outro? Get in touch!Episode Breakdown🎙 Intro – Kicking things off with fresh insights and updates.🎛 New Gear & Podcast Upgrades• How the latest equipment is levelling up the podcast.• The impact of listener feedback and future plans for the show.🥊 Ringside Photography – Shooting a Boxing Event• Our experience capturing the energy and intensity of a live boxing match.• Why stepping into new photography challenges keeps things exciting.🔥 The Power of Personal Projects• How creative side projects help keep the passion alive.• The struggle (and importance) of making time for personal work.🌍 Community, Connection & Collaboration• Why networking with other photographers leads to fresh opportunities.• How hiking and new environments can spark creative inspiration.📢 Mic Drop Moment – We Need Your Help!• We’re looking for an intro and outro for the podcast—any ideas? Hit us up!🎬 Outro – Wrapping things up and a sneak peek at what’s next.

The Raw Podcast – Episode 42 - A conversation with Ronan PalliserWe’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 photographer and educator, Ronan shares insights into his philosophy, workflow, and the Irish photography community.Episode Breakdown🎙 Intro – Welcoming Ronan Palliser to the podcast.📸 The Journey​ How he got into photography and the key influences that shaped his style.​ Lessons learned over the years – what he wishes he’d known starting out.🎤 Wedding Photography & Documentary Approach​ How nerves still play a part in his work and the moments that have shaped his career.​ The importance of photographing guests and capturing genuine moments.💡 A Shot in the Dark & Flash Education​ The story behind A Shot in the Dark and his approach to using off-camera flash.​ Why flash should be about problem-solving, not just creating trick shots.⚡ Workflow & Business​ Balancing shooting, editing, and business while juggling family life.​ Smart workflow hacks and the tools that make life easier.🎧 Looking Forward​ What’s next for Ronan – future workshops, projects, and personal goals.​ Thoughts on imposter syndrome, legacy, and what he wants his work to be remembered for.🎬 Outro – Wrapping up with final thoughts and where to find Ronan’s work.Ronan‘s websitehttps://www.ronanpalliser.ieA shot in the dark website:https://www.ashotinthedark.ieMentioned in this episode:​ Joe McNally for lighting - https://joemcnally.com​ Gregory Heisler for portraits - https://gregoryheisler.com​ Eve Dunlop for weddings - https://www.evedunlopphotography.co.uk​ George Karbus for wildlife - https://georgekarbusphotography.com​ Clodagh Kilcoyne for photojournalism - https://www.instagram.com/clodaghkilcoyneTune in to gain valuable insights from Ronan’s extensive experience and unique perspective on photography.

The Raw Podcast Returns – Episode 41We’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 • Where did we go, and why are we back? A look at why the podcast paused and what brought us back to the mic. • @bermingham_cameras – Our new partnership and what it means for the podcast and you the listener!📸 What’s Been Happening? • The last five years – life and photography updates. • How the pandemic changed everything – adapting to the shifts in the photography world. • Lasting effects – what’s different now compared to before?🎤 Speaking at @docday_ – Reflecting on the experience of taking the stage and sharing insights.💡 Tech Talk • The rise of AI in editing – Imagen, Aftershoot, ChatGPT, and how these tools are changing the game.🎧 The Future of The Raw Podcast • What’s changing about the podcast? More interviews, more discussions, and exciting new content.🎬 Outro – Wrapping it up and what to expect in the next episode.

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. One of Rangefinders Magazines 30 Rising Stars and Junebugs Best of the Best to name a few. One we thing we know for sure, every award he's been granted has been well and truly deserved. Were proud to call him a friend and to have him on the podcast is an honour. So if you'd like a little bit of photography stardust sprinkled into your ear holes then this is the one for you. Oh. And do yourself a favour today, head over to Eric's website at www.savo.ie and watch his show reel on the homepage. It's a thing of beauty. Thanks Eric and thanks to all of you for listening. Why not pop over to Instagram and give us a follow at _rawpodcast_ Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 dominate a space in the top 1000. Good enough! Done? Thanks! Okay so…. In this episode, we discuss the new Cheese Grater Mac Pro announced at the WWDC2019. A massive price tag but is it worth it? Not that'll matter to us because we're going to win the lottery. Dave gives us an update on editing with Capture ONE vs Lightroom. Needless to say, we also discuss is a new Fujifilm X-Pro3 is on the way. We make mention of the new GFX100 and you have to go and check out Jonas Rask's review to just appreciate the feast for the eyes. https://jonasraskphotography.com/2019/05/23/at-the-brink-of-tomorrow-the-fujifilm-gfx100-first-look-preview/ We answer some of your questions from our Instagram Ask Us Anything post. If you're into the MyZone challenge then stick around until after the closing theme to get an update on how the May Madness challenge went. Thanks again so much for listening! Why not pop over to Instagram and give us a follow at _rawpodcast_ Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 answer as you'll hear. Dave also chats about his try out of capture one and how thats going for his editing. We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Can we ask a little favour from you guys, please share this podcast with your friends or anyone who you think may get something from it. 
And please, can you leave us a review on iTunes? We appreciate it big time and it’ll help to keep this thing alive. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 we use it and how it impacts our businesses. We answer some of the questions we've been asked on instagram and look ahead to the start of the wedding season and the things we're looking forward to in the year of shooting ahead! We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Can we ask a little favour from you guys, please share this podcast with your friends or anyone who you think may get something from it. 
And please, can you leave us a review on iTunes? We appreciate it big time and it’ll help to keep this thing alive. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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. https://buy.myzone.org/ship/?lang=enGB&voucher=TFIUK001-65 Once you get it, get in touch and we'll add you to the leaderboard. The more the sweatier. This episode was fuelled by copious cups of coffee brewed by Dave's new coffee machine, the MoccaMaster KBG 741 (I know. Catchy right?!) You too can own your very own Moccamaster by visiting the link below or Amazon or anywhere else that sells them…. https://www.moccamaster.eu/webshop/brewers_with_eu_plug/kbg_in_21_colours/ You won't regret it but be prepared to spend a small fortune searching for your fav blend. Bendgate is back. The Samsung Fold has been released to the world tech reviewers but it hasn't worked out exactly as planned. https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-fold/ Still.. I'd like to see one in the flesh. Dave has had a hands on with the X-T30 at last and Paul gives his thoughts on the new Firmware for his Sony A7III. There's a autofocus standoff… We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Can we ask a little favour from you guys, please share this podcast with your friends or anyone who you think may get something from it. 
And please, can you leave us a review on iTunes? We appreciate it big time and it’ll help to keep this thing alive. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 new swanky noise cancelling headphones. Sony 1000XM3 https://www.sony.ie/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm3 Dave got a much more boring purchase. An Air Purifier…. ohhhhhhhhhhh. Levoit Air Purifier https://www.levoit.com/airpurifiers The DJI Smart Controller https://www.dji.com/ie/smart-controller The Samsung Fold https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-fold/ Of course there was the usual chat about the Mzone March challenge and we are always looking for more people to join! Get your belt for 50% off at the following link. https://buy.myzone.org/ship/?lang=enGB&voucher=TFIUK001-65 Once you get it, get in touch and we'll add you to the leaderboard. The more the sweatier. We of course don't get an episode go by without talking about Sony, Canon, Nikon or Fuji. It wouldn't be the Raw Podcast without it. We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Can we ask a little favour from you guys, please share this podcast with your friends or anytone who you think may get something from it. 
And please, can you leave us a review on iTunes? We appreciate it big time and it’ll help to keep this thing alive. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 https://www.canon.ie/cameras/eos-rp/ and the Fujifilm X-T30 http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t30/ So, place your bets. How long before Dave owns that X-T30 and the poor X100F is resigned to retirement, once again. Speaking about the X100F, maybe part of the reason for the demise is down to the Pixel3. Yes, Dave is still harping on about this and shows off the Night sight. It really is some sort of witchcraft. We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Can we ask a little favour from you guys, please share this podcast with your friends or anytone who you think may get something from it. 
And please, can you leave us a review on iTunes? We appreciate it big time and it’ll help to keep this thing alive. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast Where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And here to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 Graphic Design. 27inches of sheer quality. Dave's new Pixel 3 Phone. This thing can see in the dark. I'm ditching the Fuji's (not really) Paul got a 6 pack thanks to his 5 hour daily workouts and his MyZone belt. Dave has a MyZone belt too, but he got sick and nearly died. And we talked about the difficulties of editing winter weddings. We also mentioned a great app called Boom which will honestly transform the music coming from your speakers and headphones. It's some kind of witchcraft. We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please? We appreciate it big time. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography

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. The Pizza place was Pizza Punks Belfast http://pizzapunks.co.uk Check out Learning to Fly at https://www.learningtofly.ie Hope you enjoy the chats. We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please? We appreciate it big time. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography

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 blogging and is it still relevant and why? We chat about some apps to help with getting those blogs out quicker and with better seo. Some links to those apps we mentioned. Storyboard http://codeandhustle.com Blogstomp https://stompsoftware.com/blogstomp/ narrative app https://narrative.so We also try out some new sound equipment. If you're in the market for some new sound capturing equipment be it for video work or podcasting or the like then try out these little demons.. Our latest pod is recorded using them and they are just great.. nut listen to the latest episode and you can be the judge of that!! Instamic https://instamic.io Finally we chat a little about some new releases this week in the mirrorless world and also a quick mention about the new Apple launches… http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t3/ https://www.canon.ie/cameras/eos-r/ We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please? We appreciate it big time. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography

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. https://petapixel.com/2018/08/28/sony-tough-sd-cards-are-the-toughest-and-fastest-ever-made/ Then of course - The new DJI Mavic 2 drones. These things look incredible. Will Dave get one. Will Paul get one? How much gear are they going to have to sell first? That iPhoneDo review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Hks_NieMk Oh and of course, the Chuck Klosterman segment. You'll not believe Paul's answer :) We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please? We appreciate it big time. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography

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 ever"? The Husqvarna Automower 450x. Otherwise known as Robochop. https://www.husqvarna.com/ie/products/robotic-mowers/ And that tender steak thingy? Oh yeah. His Sous Vide machine. https://anovaculinary.com/anova-precision-cooker We did talk camera tech too though. Paul gives us an update on life with the Sony A7III so far. Dave doesn't own the X-H1 anymore. Then of course the hot news at the moment is what Nikon are going to release with their new full frame mirrorless. https://nikonrumors.com And DJI are bringing out some new drones! https://www.dji.com Anything else? Why yes. Dave drools over the Huawei P20 Pro. This.. from a phone?! It's insane! https://consumer.huawei.com/en/phones/p20-pro/ We hope you enjoy it folks. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please? We appreciate it big time. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 at wedding photographers who want to learn from some of the best photographers currently shooting with the Fuji-film system. Paul and Dave then interview a few of the attendees and speakers to get a reading from both sides of the event and see what peoples opinions where on the whole thing. There is a wealth of info below about what we heard and saw so have a click around and enjoy. Our thanks to all the speakers and attendees that spoke to us and a special thanks to Kevin Mullins for taking the time out to talk to us and of course for organising the whole thing. We'd highly recommend you attend next year if you're a Fujifilm shooter or not (yet). We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please…. cheers. We will appreciate it. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com Show note Links The conference : https://www.x-weddings.co.uk Kevin Mullins the Organiser Web - https://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevinmullinsphotography/ Your tube - https://www.youtube.com/user/documentaryeye Editorial - https://f16.click Neale James a speaker Web - https://www.nealejames.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nealejames/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/nealejamesphoto Mentioned sarahs story https://vimeo.com/29418955 Laura Babb Web - https://www.babbphoto.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bisforbabb/ Snap Photo Festival - http://www.snapphotofestival.com Snap Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snapphotofest/ Peter Kasbergen Web - https://www.peterkasbergen.nl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peterkasbergen/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/filmcurves/?hl=en The other Speakers at the event https://www.x-weddings.co.uk/speakers/ Sponsors of the X-Weddings FujiFilm UK - https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk QTALBUMS - www.qtalbums.com London Camera Exchange - https://www.lcegroup.co.uk

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 he got on with that. It might not be what you were expecting. Dave updates us (again) on his Fujifilm X-H1 problem. We discuss shooting JPEG only as well as shooting with just one camera and one lens. Would you do it? Is Dave mad? Is Dave lazy? Let us know. This is also part one of a new, non camera, non technical segment. We hope you like it. We'd love it if you drop by and say hello on our Instagram account @_rawpodcast_ Oh and this a REMINDER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES - please…. cheers. We will appreciate it. Thanks again folks for listening. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcClellandPhotography Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – http://www.moathill.tumblr.com

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 listeners only! We'll all be rich together! Oh and Dave is now a YouTuber. You can find his channel in the links below. Follow @_rawpodcast_ on Instagram. Thanks again folks for listening - and we'd love it if you could leave a review on itunes. Every little helps. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – http://www.davidmcclelland-photography.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidMcClellandPhoto Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – http://www.davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – http://www.mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com

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.. Thanks to... https://www.instagram.com/tomasz_kornas/ https://www.instagram.com/nickokeeffephotography/ https://www.instagram.com/jamshootsphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/_awakeanddreaming_/ https://www.instagram.com/storyofeve/ https://www.instagram.com/rossharvy/ https://www.instagram.com/fraserstewartphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/enchanted_brides/ https://www.instagram.com/edithousedublin/ https://www.instagram.com/niallscully/ https://www.instagram.com/aoifeosphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/katiekavphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/elishaclarkephotography/ https://www.instagram.com/elainebarkerphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/limaconlon/ https://www.instagram.com/paulmcgintyphotography/ And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul)

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 in Kilkenny and how Paul found the whole event. We then get on to the new stuff, Dave talks about his new baby... the XH-1 and how he's finding it. Theres also a mention of Dave's other new babies but these ones are more important and real! Yes its Twins congrats Dave! And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul)

Second in a series of shorts made at the Islanders Conference Ireland

First in a line of short recorded from the Islanders Conference in Kilkenny Ireland.

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 competition at the end of the podcast but just incase you can't follow Dave's rules through his constant laughing then here you go. Follow @_rawpodcast_ on Instagram. Look for the post with the image of the Digital Holga and Peak Design capture clip. Like the post, follow the account and tag three friends. Simples. #likefollowtag Thanks again folks for listening - and we'd love it if you could leave a review on itunes. Every little helps. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul)

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 minds too! We have a little competition at the end where we're giving away a digital holga. All you have to do is take a picture and tag us on Instagram with _rawpodcast_ and tell us why you should get the camera...!!! Thanks again folks for listening in 2017 and we hope to be more consistent and shake up the show a little in 2018. We'd love it if you could write a little review on itunes. Every little helps. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul)

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 we hope that this episode brings you plenty to enjoy with lots of talk on the new Fujifilm XE3, Paul got a couple of new little items including a new strap for his Apple Watch and new peak design strap for his X100F. We also discuss the new phones from Apple and Google and Dave and Paul pick their sides. And finally is Paul getting closer to that D850 purchase? Thanks again folks for listening - and we'd love it if you could write a little review on itunes. Every little helps. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul)

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 of time prior to the movie we started recording. We continued the rest of the podcast a day or two later. This week we catch up on a load of new tech. Paul got the new Apple iWatch (3rd generation) and tells us all about that. Dave talks about the new Fuji XE3 - he hasn't bought it - yet. The D850 is a hot topic. Has Paul went and got one already? You'll find out soon enough. We also cover the new phones from Apple and Google and well as bunch of other little bits and pieces. Thanks again folks for listening - and we'd love it if you could write a little review on itunes. Every little helps. Dave and Paul. And where to find more from the Raw Podcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphotography Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography

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 for listening. See you on Episode 18! Dave & Paul To find out more from us then you can check out the following. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And where to find more from the rawpodcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast

Hello All! Welcome to Episode 16 and thanks for joining us for a special episode of the Raw Podcast. This week we have two guests. Nick O'Keefe and Tomasz Kornas. These guys are two brave souls who are undertaking quite a task. They are organising Irelands first wedding photography and videography conference, at the least the first of this scale. To be held in Kilkenny next March they are planning to have 16 speakers, workshops, a photowalk and plenty more to keep people entertained and educated over the three days. I hope you enjoy this chat with Nick and Tomasz as they give us all the juicy details - including the burning questions on everyone's mind - the cost. To find out more about the Islanders event, then please check out the links below below to the various channels. Islanders Homepage. https://www.weareislanders.co Islanders Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/237422166726365/ Islanders Instagram http://instagram.com/islanders_ie/ Nick O'Keeffe Photography http://nickokeeffephotography.ie Tomasz Kornas https://www.tomaszkornas.com Thanks again folks for listening - normal service will resume on the next episode. Dave and Paul. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And where to find more from the rawpodcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast

Hello All! Welcome to Episode 15 and thanks for joining us for another Raw Podcast. This week, Dave asks Paul how he's enjoying his Fuji X100 and also if he's still enjoying his Canon 5DMKIV as much as he did initially. His answer may surprise you. Also…. The DJI Spark is out! Just look at this thing! Unreal. Dave is drooling over this big time, especially now that his Phantom 4 is is in a few pieces… :( https://www.dji.com/spark Oh. and here is the best Spark review yet from the hilarious guys at Iphonedo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b133h35NaO4 Other mentions… Dave gives a little update on his use of Smartslides to deliver wedding slideshows and also his use of Flohub from Flothemes. http://smartslides.com/ https://flothemes.com/flo-plugins/ Polar Pro Katana - Stedicam style addon for Mavic. Whatever next? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b133h35NaO4 The latest from Apple including that 5K iMac Pro. Enjoy and thanks for listening. See you on Episode 16! Dave & Paul To find out more from us then you can check out the following. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – instagram.com/Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – instagram.com/davidmcclellandphotography And where to find more from the rawpodcast Web - www.rawpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rawpod/ Instagram - instagram.com/_rawpodcast_ Twitter - twitter.com/raw_podcast

Hello All! Welcome to Episode 14 and thanks for joining us for another Raw Podcast. Paul has went and done it and bought himself a Fuji X100F. It was bound to happen :) http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x100f/ In other news … Dave has crashed his drone. A tree stepped out in front of him. Paul is off to Ibiza for a wedding and is trying to decide on what to bring. DJI are bringing out ANOTHER drone. We drone on about that for not nearly long enough. And lots of other little tidbits to keep your ears busy for an hour or so. Looking forward to episode 15 when Paul tells us all about how his Iphone 7 no longer works because of water damage. That'll be a fun episode! Until then, enjoy and thanks for listening. Dave & Paul To find out more from us then you can check out the following. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – davemcclelland

Hello again! Welcome to Episode 13. This episode may sound slightly different than normal as we're doing it over Skype, rather than face to face but hopefully you won't notice - in fact, forget I said anything… So in this episode we drool over the new DJI Goggles. WANT. Big time want. http://store.dji.com/product/dji-goggles Dave is back on Instagram and explains why and also why he'll try not to be as addicted this time. We'll see…. http://instagram.com/davemcclelland/ Dave gives an update on his time so far with the Fuji X100F. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x100f/ Our big talking point this week though is all surrounding the issue of copyright and not being credited for your images. Something that I'm sure most photographers have experienced in some shape or form in their careers. You'll see the image I talked about on my Instagram feed. I hope you enjoyed it folks and thanks as always for taking the time to listen. We'd love if you could like and subscribe to us on iTunes (that helps to bump us up the listings). Dave & Paul To find out more from us then you can check out the following. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web – mhphoto.ie Facebook – www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram – Moathillphoto Tumblr – moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat – Paul – Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web – www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr – davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram – davemcclelland

RAW PODCAST 12... not 11.. In this episode we talk a little about the new Fuji x100f, yes Dave has already switched... I know... We chat about the Fuji and why Dave got one and Paul's mavic pro purchase. Dave speaks about shooting Jpeg and its advantages. We then move on to the dreaded cancellations. What do to and how to combat losing your income when it happens close to a job. Some links http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x100f/ Thanks again for listening folks and please subscribe. Dave & Paul To find out more from us then you can check out the following. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web - mhphoto.ie Facebook - www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram - Moathillphoto Tumblr - moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat - Paul - Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web - www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr - davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram - davemcclelland

RAW PODCAST 11! Who would have thought this would ever last? In this episode we talk about what we’ve been up to. We both visited the ProFoto Expo. It was… meh, okay. Good if you’re into things like Printers and Album design companies. Not so much if you want to look at latest camera tech. ProFoto Website Dave talked a bit about Adobe Bridge vs Photo Mechanic. He loves them both and they both have their own strengths. Dave also talked about his new Nest thermostat. The Jonny Ive debate will last for a while… :) The mad crazy Death Star lamp from Ikea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI2os7VD_cc Other quick mentions.. Nikon’s rumours on the D760 and D850 How we both want the new Fujifilm X100F SmartSlides Well… that was disappointing. The main point of discussion though was surrounding social media and taking a break from it. The reason for the break pretty much all stems from Dave watching this Ted Talk by Cal Newport - Quit Social Media Thanks again for listening folks and please subscribe. Dave & Paul To find out more from us then you can check out the following. So then, where to find more from Paul. Web - mhphoto.ie Facebook - www.facebook.com/Moathillphoto Instagram - Moathillphoto Tumblr - moathill.tumblr.com Snapchat - Paul - Moat hill (pmon-aul) And where to find more from Dave. Web - www.davidmcclelland-photography.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/davidmcclellandphotography Tumblr - davidmcclellandphotography.tumblr.com Instagram - davemcclelland