Ffoton Interviews / Cyfweliadau - ffoton

Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York.

Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014

Steve Benbow trained in photography under David Hurn on the original Newport Documentary Photography course in the mid-1970s, after which he was a founding member of the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, a founder of the respected London-based ‘Network’ Agency of photojournalists; and international professional photojournalist for over twenty years working with photo agencies in London, Paris and New York.

Along with his wife Kate – a photo editor at The Times and US News and World Report – he returned to Wales and started the Photolibrary Wales for Wales-specific stock stills images; and then Video Wales for video production. Steve is now retired from photography but was one of the top names on Ffoton’s hit list of photographers to interview when planning for the website and podcast started in mid-2014

Gabriella Jackson is a professional still life photographer creating images for Brands and businesses of all sizes. She creates unique images for both commercial and promotional use from her studio space in Penarth near Cardiff in South Wales. Ffoton's conversation with Gabby covers her start in photography, mixed views on her time studying for a Degree at University followed by the benefits of assisting in a professional studio before finally setting out on her own.

Cardiff-based photographer Lorna Cabble gained her Hours Degree in Photojournalism before going on to achieve a MA in Photography - both at the University of South Wales in Cardiff. Ffoton discuss how both these qualifications in addition to her own ongoing personal projects proved pivitol in gaining her a new full time role as one of two Stills Officers overseeing and commissioning photography for Welsh Broadcaster S4C.

Ffoton talks with Carmarthenshire-based photographer Huw Alden Davies at Carmarthen School of Art where Huw leads the BA Photography course. In this second part of our conversation we discuss his latest projects 'Xennial', working in India with Ffotogallery, the course he leads in Carmarthen and what's next for him. Part 2 of 2

Ffoton talks with Carmarthenshire-based photographer Huw Alden Davies at Carmarthen School of Art where Huw leads the BA Photography course. Part 1 of 2

In this first of a new season of conversations with talented photographers working in Wales, Ffoton talks with Welsh photographic artist Peter Finnemore at his home - Gwendraeth House - in south west Wales. Ffoton's Emyr Young explores Finnemore's roots in photography and how the artist's own culture, family and creative roots revolve around his thirty year, and ongoing, historical exploration of his family home as an epicentre for his photography.
Part 2 of 2.
Recorded at Gwendraeth House, 2021.

In this first of a new season of conversations with talented photographers working in Wales, Ffoton talks with Welsh photographic artist Peter Finnemore at his home - Gwendraeth House - in south west Wales. Ffoton's Emyr Young explores Finnemore's roots in photography and how the artist's own culture, family and creative roots revolve around his thirty year, and ongoing, historical exploration of his family home as an epicentre for his photography.
Part 1 of 2.
Recorded at Gwendraeth House, 2021.

Magnum photographer Martin Parr in conversation with Ffoton's Emyr Young on his work in Wales and exhibition showing as part of National Museum Cardiff's 2019-2020 season of photography. We ask Martin about his approach to making work in Wales, the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol and his thoughts on the current photography scene in Wales.

Haydn Denman has been a documentary photographer for over twenty years whilst also following his main career as a multi BAFTA award-winning television documentary cameraman and director. Haydn has received numerous commissions in addition to British Council and Arts Council Awards to document communities and regions here in Wales, but also in other parts of the world including Patagonia, the Arctic, South Africa, Palestine and the U.S.A. His photographs have been shown in numerous exhibitions and publications and collections of his work are held at the National Library of Wales and Ffotogallery.