The BhamFilmWalk Podcast

In Episode 43, Nathan Watson joins the pod! Nathan, Noah, and Blake talk about his familial connections to photography, getting into large format, Buc-ee’s, and more.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 42, Mason David Erwin joins the pod! Mason, Noah, Blake talk about building consistency in your work, the importance of legacy and being a good steward of your gifts, iPhone photography and a few anonymously sent in questions.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 41, Josh Moates joins the pod! Josh, Noah, Blake (and Alan) talk about Josh’s experience with the band Trust Company, his photography journey so far, life as a father, starting Indie Film Lab, and answering some questions from the community.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 40, Madison Howard joins the pod! Madison, Noah, and Blake talk about being an art major, teaching art to middle schoolers and high schoolers, working on a book one day, and the photo of the year.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 39, Noah and Blake recap the 3 year anniversary walk, favorite moments from 2025, and what they look forward to in the upcoming year.Use code FILMWALK to get 35% off half and full day sessions at Studio Lucid. Go to www.studiolucidbhm.comInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 38, Ed Willcoxon joins the pod! Ed, Noah, and Blake talk about the importance of pre-production, Ed’s favorite photobook (currently), getting into shooting weddings, and the fun found in the editing process.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 37, Will Yarbrough joins the pod! Will, Noah, and Blake talk about uniqueness in your work, musical influences and what influence means, the impact of better gear, and how film has allowed him to focus on being more intentional.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 36, Jordan and Jacob from Electra Film Lab joins the pod! The guys talk about how Electra Film Lab came to be, keeping work and personal life separate, finding the element of play in art, and when to not take a picture and just enjoy the moment.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 35, Noah and Blake catch up with how their year is going. Talking shoots, gear, trips, and more.Sponsored by Studio Lucid!InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 34, Jerimiah Smith joins the pod! Noah, Blake and Jerimiah talk about the importance of having your work critiqued, documenting your friends and community, and living life outside the echo chamber. Sponsored by Studio Lucid!InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 33, Mary Fehr joins the pod! Noah, Blake and Mary talk about the difference between fine art nudes and boudoir, where our influences come from, how we show ourselves through our photography, and how photography is about capturing moments we wish to remember.Sponsored by Studio Lucid!InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 32, Leigh Ann Edmonds joins the pod! Noah, Blake and Leigh Ann talk about growing and evolving as an artist, the beauty of documenting other walks of life, and where does the value of your art come from?Sponsored by Studio Lucid! Use code MAGIC15 for 15% off your next session - studiolucidbhm.com. Code is valid through the end of May.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 31, Jason McKinney joins the pod! Noah, Blake and Jason talk about Jason’s photography journey, expired file addiction and life as a dirtbag, Sponsored by Studio Lucid! Use code MAGIC15 for 15% off your next session - studiolucidbhm.com. Code is valid through the end of May.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 30, Alan Barrington Evans joins the pod! Noah, Blake and Alan talk about Alan’s most recent photo-book Route 1, failures in photography endeavors and what they learned from them, and Alan’s start in photography.Sponsored by Studio Lucid! Use code FILMWALK20 for 20% off your next session - studiolucidbhm.com. Code is valid through the end of April.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 29, Noah & Blake discuss being an artist in today’s time, Super Bowl Photography Documentary and how the landscape of photography has changed, and the BHM Historical Society photography project in the works.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 28, Noah & Blake discuss traveling for photography projects they would love to do and looking ahead to the February Walk.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 27, Noah & Blake take questions, topics, and hot takes from the community.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 26, Noah & Blake discuss the 2nd Anniversary Bash that took place at Workplay. InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 25, Noah & Blake discuss there favorite moments of the film walk and podcast from 2024, what they hope for the pod in 2025, and Noah’s death by 5k recap.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 24, Noah & Blake discuss being excited for the 2nd Anniversary Film Walk at Workplay, the different themes and focuses of the film walks, Blake’s time second shooting a wedding, and growing as a director when doing shoots.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 23, Noah & Blake discuss Blake’s first studio shoot and the art of creating in the moment, Noah gives his review of the Leica Q2 and how his experience with it was, and is Bruce Gilden a bad guy?InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 22, Noah & Blake discuss the differences between creating content vs art with your photography, and how social media influences, both negatively and positively, your work as a photographer.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 21, Noah & Blake discuss the genre of street photography and where the genre is heading in terms of form, influences and content.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 20, Noah & Blake discuss what the BFW is becoming but how they want it to stay true to its roots, how creative relationships are formed and how to work with people in other fields, and Blake has a hot take on Ilford’s Phoenix film stockInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 19, Noah & Blake discuss the importance of investing in yourself both financially and your time and effort, historical photos and the lasting impact that they can have, and the guys share what some of their dream shoots or projects are that they would love to do one day.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 18, Noah & Blake catch up on trips they’ve been on, the current struggle of understanding color photography, the forgotten art of curating photos, and the importance of taking intentional rest with your craft.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 17, Noah & Blake discuss their journey with running, getting back to commercial work, differences of using prime and zoom lenses, and the value of printing your work.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 16, Noah & Blake share stories from their street adventures, Noah has a quite a take on the Summer Olympics, and they answer some questions and topics from the community.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 15, Noah & Blake discuss photography movies they enjoy, Mini Film Walks retrospective from June & July, and photography contractsInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 14, Noah & Blake discuss their recent trips to NYC and Italy, as well as running through a list of their favorite photography YouTubers.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 13 Noah & Blake discuss when is someone no longer a beginner or novice in photography, what does a “peak” look like in digital photography with the advancements in technology, and the differences and use cases of intentional and intuition based photography.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 12, Noah & Blake discuss the ins and outs of learning a new camera, recap the May Film Walk at The Garage, and tackle the question of the ethics behind street photography when children are the subject (thanks Daisy for the question!).InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 11, a shorter than normal episode, Noah & Blake how their Rachel’s got into photography and going deeper into medium formatInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 10 Noah & Blake discuss the importance of having consistency in your art and what that looks like, the legality of street photography in America, the ways that we enjoy our work, and Noah met someone who won the film camera lotteryInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 9 Noah & Blake recap the first ever Mini Film Walk, discuss the criteria for an artist becoming a “sell out”, March Madness of Cameras debrief, and our personal experiences with storing and archiving our negatives and photos and the value of it.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 8 Noah & Blake discuss the March Film Walk, adventures in Charleston, experiences with purchasing from eBay, and answer the question of what our “daily driver” cameras areInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 7 Noah & Blake discuss the question: “If no one ever saw your art, would you still do it?”, what refining your style looks like, and would you rather shoot a new roll or develop an old roll.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 6 Noah & Blake discuss creative inspiration outside of photography, the creation of other film walks in and outside of Alabama, photographers that we are currently enjoying and hot takes from instagramInstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 5 Noah & Blake discuss Dad Rock making a comeback, Compensation in Photography and working as a creative, and setting goals both creatively and financially.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 4, Noah & Blake recap the 1-Year Anniversary Walk, discuss the nuances between B&W and Color film, Human intervention and manipulation in documentary photography, and more questions from the community.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 3, Noah & Blake discuss some ideas and hopes for the film walk in 2024, the value of having personal projects in photography, what to do when you're in a creative rut, and fielding some questions from the community as always.InstagramTikTokDiscord

In Episode 2, Noah & Blake get into the Ethics of Street Photography, Gatekeeping of photography knowledge and techniques, and a few questions from the community. InstagramTikTokDiscord

In the inaugural episode of the BhamFilmWalk Podcast, Noah & Blake discuss the origins of the idea for the BFW, the age old debate of Film vs Digital, their favorite part of the BFW, and other questions from the community.InstagramTikTokDiscord