Portrait and a Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Thanks everyone x Daryll

For episode 8 of season 2 of Portrait and a Podcast we're honoured to be joined by Amanda Dwyer.Amanda is a stand up comic and co-host of the 'Material Girl' a podcast created by Susan Riddell & Amanda Dwyer showcasing the best of women in comedy. We had a great chat with Amanda covering all the big, important topics such as favourite Taylor Swift album, intrusive thoughts, dessert island companions as well as all things comedy and podcasting. We even switched up the format and podcasted before we got down to the photography which was a fun change of pace for use! Amanda's socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandadwyerrlol/ , https://www.instagram.com/materialgirlcomedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @materialgirlwithsusanridde1184 ... and remember to use code "Portrait20" at https://www.rocketmonkeycoffee.com/ for 20% off! ☕️

This week we were joined by the actor, stand up comedian and podcaster (Straight White Whale) Darren Connell. Darren is well known for his role as "Bobby Muir" in 'Scot Squad'. On the show this week we covered a myriad of topics encompassing acting experiences, mental health, standup comedy and the best hair styling products for a photo shoot!

This was fascinating insight into the highs and lows of a being an on screen artist and we covered a lot of ground during the conversation.

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We sat down for a chat with local artist and painter Dave "Ferrero" Rossi and his 'therapeutic' wippet, Franco. With discussions on art, creative processes, AI and plageurism this was a fascinating conversation...enjoy! Dave's Platforms: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ferrerorossi Youtube: youtu.be/4qX7pnhggaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferrerorossi/

We took some photos and spoke with Craig Wilson to explain his alter ego Duke Flex, how he turned his GameBoy Classic into an instrument, how this nearly got him battered, and his stand up comedy career ft. girlfriend watching him for the first time story. Enjoy!

This week we sat down with John Jackson or JJ, the owner/ founder of Braw Beard Oils. This hugely successful entrepreneur started his business from scratch, using high quality ingredients and none of your extended shelf life chemicals! His business had gone from strength to strength culminating in a customer and friend Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit wearing his merch on stage, having sponsored athletes in video games and much more. Not one to miss out on!

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This week we sat down with Scottish Comedy royalty! None other than Sanjeev Kohli, the beloved Navid in Still Game, Writer for Chewin' the Fat and known for films like Filth! We cover a range of topics from creativity, bananas and what makes him laugh. At the end we go over the photos taken at Kelvingrove museum on Halloween! Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk

This week we sat down with the talented comedian and musician Mark Black covering a range of topics from comedy in French, his obsession with the twin towers and his stance on todays comedy in Scotland. Mark is best known for his stand up comedy, Tony Turmeric character with the song "Randan" and sketches with his brother Paul Black. At the end we have a behind the scenes chat about the photos produced! Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk

We sit down and talk to the super talented Gabriel Featherstone covering a range of topics from comedy to improv, the morality of snakes to zombie school. Remember to use the discount code "Portrait20" for 20% off at BullishCoffeeCompany.Co.Uk

This week we were joined by Kate Hammer - comedian, podcaster, writer and improv affecionado. This was a lot of fun and the portraits from Daryll are really fantastic - enjoy!! Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katethehammer/?img_index=7 For the PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY session, we hit the streets of Glasgow near the Old Toll Bar. A store with a loveheart sign made a great NEON PORTRAIT opportunity USING A GLASS PRISM to reflect the shape and colour to add another dimension to the photos. This STREET PORTRAIT session also saw us use props like traffic cones, an old school WES ANDERSON STYLE sign and some standard headshots. When considering HOW TO EDIT PORTRAITS, we usually consider the subject, where the photos will be used, and what would be appropriate. Using LIGHTROOM TIPS FOR PORTRAITS such as clarity and sharpness on the T zone and eyes, but softening the skin and background works well on head and shoulders shots for example. Any edit questions let me know!