Why Photographs? Neil Selkirk on Arbus, AI and the Art of Seeing

Message Nick and Steve here: What makes a great photograph? Is it composition, technical perfection, or simply being in the right place at the right moment? This week, Steve and Nick are joined by acclaimed photographer, filmmaker and author Neil Selkirk , whose extraordinary career began in New York in 1968, working alongside legendary photographers including Richard Avedon and Diane Arbus. Neil shares fascinating stories from the golden age of photography, including his remarkable experience recreating Diane Arbus's darkroom prints, before discussing his new book, Why Photographs? — a book about photography with no photographs! Along the way, we explore why Neil believes composition is overrated, the importance of spontaneity and authenticity, the changing world of professional photography, and whether AI threatens the very thing that makes photography special. A fascinating, entertaining and occasionally provocative conversation about why we take photographs — and why the real world will always be worth capturing. Links: Neil Selkirk: https://www.neilselkirk.com Why Photographs? — published by Warbler Press. Aperture interview with Neil Selkirk on printing Diane Arbus's photographs MOMA page on Diane Arbus Support the show The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick's website : https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/ Nick's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/ Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy Steve's website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/ Steve's Wedding Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/ Steve's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevevaughanphotography ...