Guy Peterson - Dakar based Photojournalist

In this weeks episode,  Steve and Nick's guest is Guy Peterson, a photojournalist based in Dakar. Guy shares his journey from university to becoming a freelance photojournalist, highlighting the importance of networking and pitching stories to publications. He also discusses the training he has received for working in hostile environments and the challenges of balancing access and safety.

Guy also shares his views on artificial intelligence in photography, the importance of context in photography, as well as sharing some of his stories photographing in West Africa.

Steve and Nick discuss readers questions on getting fed at weddings and how to push yourself out of your comfort zone as a photographer. They also discuss new lens releases from Sigma, and Guy shares his preference for Fujifilm cameras and lenses.

The book of the week is Stags, Hens and Bunnies, from Dougie Wallace.

Nick's movie of the week is The Critic.

Guy Peterson's Website : https://www.petersonguy.com/
Guy's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/guy_peterson
Stags, Hens and Bunnies by Dougie Wallace https://www.dougiewallace.com/blackpool

Music from artlist.io

Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

Nick's website : https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/
Nick's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/

Steve's website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/
Steve's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/

Any technical information given by the presenters is based on their understanding and opinion at the time of recording