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Follow the Light ... Analogue Photography Podcast

Follow the Light ... Analogue Photography Podcast

By Bob St-Cyr

A podcast primarily dedicated to traditional film photography including darkroom processes.
Topics may vary from opinions, interviews, how-to, camera operations, field-notes, alternative processes, or other film photography-related topics.
Brought to you occasionally by Bob St-Cyr from the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, CANADA.
Opinions, commentary and ideas shared on the podcast belong to the respective authors/speakers alone.
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Breaking Bread thanks to Beaumont and film experiments - Episode #13

Follow the Light ... Analogue Photography PodcastDec 22, 2021

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Beauty in Art, i.e., Photography

Beauty in Art, i.e., Photography

A brief summary and then a short talk about what has happened to aesthetics and beauty in art.

Apr 02, 202406:30
#21-Autumn Film Choices

#21-Autumn Film Choices

A brief mini-podcast where I talk about my choice of film to capture the autumn colours.
Dec 22, 202304:14
Episode #20: B&W Infrared Photography, Canon TX and Ramblings

Episode #20: B&W Infrared Photography, Canon TX and Ramblings

A brief talk about working with black and white infrared film, working with the Canon TX and other thoughts.

Jul 23, 202314:47
Episode #19 - 45 year old film works & Large Format Notes - A Visual Discovery

Episode #19 - 45 year old film works & Large Format Notes - A Visual Discovery

Just a brief episode to take about my work in the field with my large format camera and some of the things I've discovered along the way.

May 21, 202305:57
Year End Episode #18

Year End Episode #18

Just a bit of an update on what's been happening since the last broadcast regarding film photography.

Dec 21, 202207:15
Summer Summary Episode #17

Summer Summary Episode #17

Just to say I'm still hear and talk a little bit about summer 2022.

Oct 15, 202205:09
Episode #16: Lumen & Cyanotypes

Episode #16: Lumen & Cyanotypes

A brief summary since the last podcast with a focus upon lumen and cyanotype printing.

Examples on the Facebook page.

Aug 05, 202208:15
Photo Walk and the WPPD 2022 #15

Photo Walk and the WPPD 2022 #15

Discussing a bit about my experiences during a photo walk with film sponsored by ILFORD and organised by Beau Photo in Vancouver, BC.  And notes from the field for World Pinhole Photography Day (WPPD) 2022, the last Sunday in April.

Apr 30, 202210:04
Philosophy of Film Photography (or something akin to it) Episode #14

Philosophy of Film Photography (or something akin to it) Episode #14

A modest beginning exploration of the cognitive and emotional components that bear upon the art of film photography.

We begin our exploration by asking various photographers two questions:

1. Why is film photography a component of your creative output amidst all the other avenues available to artists?

2. Has film photography changed you in anyway, if so, how?


Mar 19, 202221:32
Breaking Bread thanks to Beaumont and film experiments - Episode #13

Breaking Bread thanks to Beaumont and film experiments - Episode #13

I'll being sharing notes from the field about my experiences with ILFORD's XP1 (expired 1994) film and a new experimental paper based film called Baryta #12.

As well, I'll be sharing a brief story about wanting a sandwich and having no bread, so out comes Beaumont Newhall's book:  Beaumont's Kitchen.


Dec 22, 202115:01
Pinhole Photography & (Duplicating Film) Episode #12

Pinhole Photography & (Duplicating Film) Episode #12

In this episode, I talk a bit about my journey into pinhole photography.

A Thorough approach to this topic can be found on The LENSLESS Podcast

I'm also taking this opportunity to inject a short segment on Fujichrome Duplicating Film.

Dec 02, 202114:39
The Gear I Use #11

The Gear I Use #11

A brief history of some of the photographic equipment I use.

I'll also be sharing a short review of the Mamiya 645 Pro TL.

Nov 19, 202112:00
Seeing the Wind ... Episode #10

Seeing the Wind ... Episode #10

Explorations on the Canadian Prairie a place I call home.

Sep 04, 202119:16
Frugal Film Project Report Episode #09

Frugal Film Project Report Episode #09

A short little episode where I share about my experience using and processing C41 type colour print film.

A little about my first good SLR camera and the Frugal Film Project

Jun 21, 202111:17
Alternative Process #08

Alternative Process #08

In this episode we talk with Bruce McCaughey about his work in alternative processes.
May 13, 202130:29
Notes from the Field #07

Notes from the Field #07

This episode is simply some recordings I made whilst out on a photography outing. The related images can be found on the podcast facebook page.
Apr 02, 202120:39
The Essential Elements of Photography #06

The Essential Elements of Photography #06

A short episode where I reveal a couple of important discoveries I made after taking two online workshops with Alan Ross.
Mar 18, 202107:14
Stereoscopic Pinhole Photography #05

Stereoscopic Pinhole Photography #05

In this episode, we talk with architect Dominik Oczkowsk about his soon-to-launch Kickstarter campaign for a new stereo pinhole camera.
Feb 21, 202139:13
Chemistry and Pedagogy #04

Chemistry and Pedagogy #04

Season 02
Episode 02
Today's special guest shares with us his background in chemistry, photography and teaching.
Feb 05, 202129:18
PART II Interview with a Canadian Photographic Legend #03

PART II Interview with a Canadian Photographic Legend #03

Episode #03
Where, When, How do you listen to podcasts?
A more in-depth interview with Dr. Ted Grant the Father of Canadian Photojournalism.
The Photo Assignment
Starting with this episode, I’d like to add a new feature: The Photo Assignment.
These will just be suggestions for you to try ... or not, as you see fit. There is never any obligation.
The photo assignment for this episode is: within a 100-meter radius, of your kitchen table, look for 10 interesting things to photograph. If you choose to participate, film or digital pictures are acceptable. And if you like, you can submit your BEST image to the Follow the Light Facebook page with your particular information.
©Bob St-Cyr 2021
Jan 16, 202132:58
Podcast Habits & Interview #02

Podcast Habits & Interview #02

Episode #02
What do people do whilst listening to a podcast?
Interview with the late Dr. Ted Grant - the Father of Canadian Photojournalism.
©Bob St-Cyr 2020
Dec 23, 202014:23
Introduction #01

Introduction #01

Episode #01 Introduction The first episode just hanging my shingle out there for the dedicated film photography community. If you have any recommendations or suggestions please let me know and I'll see what I can do. The websites referred to are: ILFORD https://www.ilfordphoto.com/making-lumen-prints-an-isolation-project/?___store=ilford_brochure&___from_store=ilford_uk BLURB https://www.blurb.ca/b/9958754-follow-the-light ©Bob St-Cyr 2020
Dec 17, 202011:56