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FLOW PHOTOGRAPHICA PODCAST

Alex Schneideman

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Frequency: 1 episode/111d. Total Eps: 31

Hosted by curator, fine art printer, and photographer Alex Schneideman, Flow Photographica offers a fresh insight into the world of photographic arts through challenging and entertaining conversations with leading photographers, curators and other key photographic people as well as essays and original observations. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Alex shares insights from his photographic career and his work at Flow Photographic Lab and gallery space in London with some of the worlds greatest photographers, publishers, museums and galleries. Every episode features engaging and informative conversations with leading photographers, curators, and other key figures in the photographic world, offering a fresh perspective on photography.

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EP32 - A Conversation with Wolf Suschitzky

Episode 32

Saturday, February 22, 2025 • Duration 16:00

EP32 – Wolf Suschitzky Show Notes

In this episode, I sit down with Wolf Suschitzky, legendary photographer and cinematographer. We met at his home in Little Venice, London, where we talked about his incredible career, spanning over 70 years in both photography and film.

Born in Vienna in 1912, Wolf fled Austria in 1934 as the political climate worsened for Jews. Settling in London, he quickly established himself as a cinematographer and photographer. Over his career, he worked on over 200 films, including Get Carter, Ulysses, Ring of Bright Water, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, and the film adaptation of Rising Damp.

Wolf’s early career was shaped by the British documentary movement, working with John Grierson and pioneering filmmakers such as Harry Watt and Paul Rotha. He was cameraman for Night Mail (1936), the iconic documentary with narration by W.H. Auden and music by Benjamin Britten. His cinematography in World of Plenty (1943) helped define the humanistic style of British documentary filmmaking.

Beyond film, Suschitzky was a renowned social documentarian, photographing London’s street markets, working-class life, children, and laborers. His work in Charing Cross Road, Soho, and post-war Britain captured the texture of everyday life with rare intimacy.

This conversation offers a glimpse into Wolf’s thoughts on photography, cinematography, and the art of capturing reality. Though frail, his mind remained sharp, and his love for his craft was undiminished.

Links & References Wolf Suschitzky

Biography & Legacy – National Galleries of Scotland
Books & Photography

Charing Cross Road in the Thirties – Amazon
Street Markets of London – Photobook Details

Exhibitions – Wolf Suschitzky at the Photographers’ Gallery

Notable Films (Cinematography by Suschitzky)

Get Carter (1971) – IMDb
Ulysses (1967) – IMDb
Ring of Bright Water (1969) – IMDb
Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1970) – IMDb
Rising Damp (1980) – IMDb

Key Figures & Collaborators

John Grierson (Father of British Documentary Film) – Biography
Harry Watt (Filmmaker, Night Mail) – Biography
Paul Rotha (Director, World of Plenty) – Biography
W.H. Auden (Poet, Night Mail) – Biography
Benjamin Britten (Composer, Night Mail) – Biography

Films Mentioned

Night Mail (1936) – BFI Player
World of Plenty (1943) – BFI Screen Online

Notable Publications:

"Photographing Children" (1940): A guide offering insights into capturing the essence of childhood through photography.
"Photographing Animals" (1941): This book provides techniques and tips for photographing animals, with a foreword by Julian Huxley.
"Seven Decades of Photography" (2006): A retrospective collection showcasing Suschitzky's black and white prints spanning over seventy years, selected by the artist himself.
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"Work" (2020): A compilation focusing on Suschitzky's portrayal of labor and working environments, reflecting his deep engagement with social themes.

Notable Exhibitions:

"A Grand Tour: Amsterdam, London, Paris etc. in the 1930s, 40s & 50s" (2006): Held at The Photographers' Gallery in London, this exhibition featured Suschitzky's works capturing urban life across major European cities during the mid-20th century.
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"Wolf Suschitzky – No Resting Place" (2020): Hosted by Fotohof in Salzburg, this exhibition showcased a comprehensive collection of Suschitzky's works, emphasizing his contributions to photography and cinematography.
"Crawley New Town Seen Through the Lens of Wolf Suschitzky" (February 6 – March 29, 2025): Displayed at Crawley Museum, this exhibition featured photographs capturing the early development of Crawley New Town, returning to the public eye after six decades.
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"Wolf Suschitzky Photography Prize 2023" Exhibition: Organized by the Austrian Cultural Forum London, this exhibition showcased works by winners and shortlisted photographers, celebrating Suschitzky's legacy and influence on contemporary photography.
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EP31 - A conversation with Sir Don McCullin

Saturday, February 15, 2025 • Duration 37:53

Podcast Show Notes: EP31 A Conversation with Don McCullin

On the 19th of April 2019 I met the legendary Sir Don McCullin—a man whose photographs have shaped the way we see war, suffering, and the stark divides in British society. McCullin, now in his eighties, has turned his lens to the landscapes of Somerset, but his past work in Vietnam, Biafra, Northern Ireland, and beyond remains some of the most powerful photojournalism ever created. This conversation, recorded in April 2019, was never intended for broadcast, but I’m grateful to be able to share it with you now. It’s raw, intimate, and filled with the kind of wisdom only a life lived at the sharp edge of history can provide.

What’s Inside This Episode? McCullin’s Beginnings: A Working-Class Photographer in a Divided Britain

I start by tracing McCullin’s early life—born in 1935 in Finsbury Park, a rough corner of North London, where class and poverty shaped his world. We talk about his first significant photograph, The Guvnors, a portrait of his local gang taken in the shell of a bombed-out building. That single image, sold to The Observer, set him on the path to becoming one of the most respected war photographers of the 20th century.

War, Suffering, and the Ethics of Photojournalism

McCullin speaks candidly about the moral weight of war photography—what it means to witness human suffering and the impossibility of remaining untouched by it. He recalls the Vietnam War, the famine in Biafra, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the brutal realities he encountered. His black-and-white images are defined by their unflinching honesty and a darkness that isn’t just about exposure—it’s about truth.

The Darkroom as a Battleground

One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation is McCullin’s discussion of his time in the darkroom. His prints are legendary for their deep blacks, their richness, and their meticulous craftsmanship. He describes the long hours spent perfecting a single print, the unpredictability of chemistry, and the frustrations and triumphs that come with analogue photography.

Landscape Photography and a Different Kind of War

In his later years, McCullin has turned away from conflict zones to focus on the landscapes of England, particularly Somerset, where he has lived for decades. He talks about the tranquility he finds in these images but also acknowledges that even in the stillness, there’s something unresolved. “England,” he says, “is still a battlefield—just a different kind.”

EP22 - On Purpose - An audio essay from B+W PHOTOGRAPHY MAG

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 • Duration 09:47

This episode is a recording of my piece for Black+White Photography Magazine issue 193.

This article is all about the importance of a sense of purpose to photographic projects. I argue that it is not enough just put out a few pictures and hope that people 'connect'. Rather that the photographer must nail his or her reputation to each project and dig deep to provide an urgent reason why anyone else should spend time in the company of their photographs.

If you want to take issue with me on something arising from the podcast - don't hesitate! Head over to the Photographic Podcast website and let me know what you think.

Please let others know about the Photographica Podcast by rating us in iTunes - and your are welcome to leave a comment too. It really is the best way to get the message out.

If you'd like to discuss printing your work you can get in touch with me at alex@flowphotographic.com or visit the Flow Photographic website.

Thanks for listening,

Alex

PS Thanks to Chad Lelong for the music!

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EP21 - PHOTOMUSE 4 - Worries about fascism and freedom of expression, the Turner prize, a car incident and Buddhist finale

Friday, October 21, 2016 • Duration 26:35

Another stroll down Portobello Road on a Friday afternoon with Alex Schneideman. On his mind this week are:

The role of photographers and artists in the new hard-right mainstream political landscape.

The problems of engaging with the Turner Prize.
A minor road rage incident.
Buddhism and self sticks.

Please get in touch with alex at alex@flowphotographic.com or @schneideman331 on twitter.

Please forgive occasionally poor delivery - I've got a lot on my mind...

Thanks for listening...

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EP20 - On Sharpness - An audio essay from B+W PHOTOGRAPHY MAG

Thursday, October 6, 2016 • Duration 10:44

This episode is a recording of my piece for Black+White Photography Magazine issue 192.

It questions the value of sharpness as a goal in photography and offers new ways to view photography in a world that values 'high definition' above many other qualities.

If you want to take issue with me on something arising from the podcast - don't hesitate! Head over to the Photographic Podcast website and let me know what you think.

Please let others know about the Photographica Podcast by rating us in iTunes - and your are welcome to leave a comment too. It really is the best way to get the message out.

If you'd like to discuss printing your work you can get in touch with me at alex@flowphotographic.com or visit the Flow Photographic website.

Thanks for listening,

Alex

PS Thanks to Chad Lelong for the music!

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EP19 - PHOTOMUSE 3

Friday, September 30, 2016 • Duration 24:20

In which your host muses and rambles (simultaneously) down Portobello Road with a hangover draped around his shoulders. Still, between waves of nausea some interesting raw material is mined from the sodden peat of Alex's exhausted brain.

Have a listen...

Oh and don't forget to rate us at iTunes...

Thanks,

Alex

alex@flowphotographic.com

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EP18 - ON CAMERAS

Monday, September 26, 2016 • Duration 10:03

This episode is a recording of my piece for Black+White Photography Magazine issue 191.

It concerns the relationship between photographers and their cameras.

You can see a fully illustrated transcript of this article on my blog. Click here.

If you want to take issue with me on something arising from the podcast - don't hesitate! Head over to the Photographic Podcast website and let me know what you think.

Please let others know about the Photographica Podcast by rating us in iTunes - and your are welcome to leave a comment too. It really is the best way to get the message out.

If you'd like to discuss printing your work you can get in touch with me at alex@flowphotographic.com or visit the Flow Photographic website.

Thanks for listening,

Alex

PS Thanks to Chad Lelong for the music!

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EP17 - Conversation with Paddy Summerfield

Sunday, July 24, 2016 • Duration 01:10:42

THIS IS AN EDITED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL PODCAST - MUCH REDUCED IN LENGTH BY CUTTING OUT ALL THE EXTRANEOUS CONTENT. NOW ITS JUST THOUGHTFUL CONVERSATION...

On July 8th 2016 I travelled to Oxford to meet Paddy Summerfield in the house he has lived in since he was 18 months old and, more particularly, the house that served as backdrop to his 2014 masterpiece 'Mother and Father' (published by Dewi Lewis).

Paddy and his partner Patricia Baker-Cassidy live in an Edwardian villa in Oxford's Summertown where they work together to bring a lifetime of photography to the surface.

This year Dewi Lewis has published another collection of Paddy's work, 'The Oxford Pictures 1968-1978' which are a languorous and sexually charged examination of loneliness and self discovery. Paddy has always shot on 35mm and the images in this book are exquisitely reproduced from scans and printed at the legendary EBS printers in Italy which were also the printers of my book, 'Want More' in 2015.

This conversation is easily the longest I have published but it is necessarily so because Paddy is engaging on the subject of photography and candid when he talks about life in general. He is a true photographer in that his life is defined by the images he makes. His energy and ambition to keep publishing his extensive work comes from a desire to represent his world and not, as is often the case, from the ego.

Please take time to listen to the piece; listen to it win tranches if necessary, as it really is worth the effort.

Alex Schneideman July 2016

EP16 - PhotoMuse 2

Sunday, July 17, 2016 • Duration 24:48

Listen in stereo as I take a second walk down a very sunny Portobello Road. This time I was thinking about:

Chimping and the new screenless Leica MD, affectation and self imposed perfectionism.
Harry Gruyaert.
Jolyon Fenwick and his pictures of WW1 battlefields, 'ZERO HOUR'

and an amazing busker...

Don't forget to get in touch with me at alex@flowphotographic.com or checkout flowphotographic.com to learn about our work printing photography at FLOW.

Thanks,

Alex

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Ep14 - On Context - reading from B+W Mag Column

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 • Duration 11:34

This piece appears in the June edition of Black and White Photography magazine. The magazine have very kindly allowed me to record my monthly column, Thinking Photography, for the PHOTOGRAPHICA podcast.

Please checkout more info at the podcast page on my new website, flowphotographic.com.

TRANSCRIPT B+W190 THINKING PHOTOGRAPHY

ON CONTEXT

ˈkɒntɛkst/

noun

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

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To give your work context is to give it meaning to the wider world. Without context our work may seem irrelevant. With context our images connect to the intricate dynamic of human experience enabling people to form a bond with it. The purpose of this piece is to focus on a consideration that we all know to be true, is not often discussed and can have a great impact on our photographic legacy.

In my last article I spoke of the creation of art as being the act of bringing attention to the abstract. This is a good way to start looking at the concept of context; in observing something and making an exposure you have effectively placed your subject in its own context – one that has meaning for you. This initial personal contextualisation gives the impetus required for the photographer to capture the image and give him or her the reason to commit to it. Let's say this is called 'primary context'. At this stage all sorts of nuances, details and fluctuations of meaning are either consciously or subconsciously known by its originator.

Now a selection of images is made perhaps for an exhibition, a book or entering into a competition. At this stage ‘secondary contextualisation’ is required. As your images transfer from the private world of their inception and selection to the public world of arbitrary engagement those qualities and ideas in your work will be lost unless you can elicit some control over how they are viewed.

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