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Dial & Aperture
Hosted by Nacho Conde and Morgan Saignes · EN
A show exploring the art, craft, and obsession behind photography, watches, and gear. Hosted by Nacho Conde and Morgan Saignes.
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Dial & Aperture Ep. 21 - (Part 2) Talking photography with Ken and James of Form & Function
4w ago01:26:13Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of Dial and Aperture, the boys are joined by special guests Ken and James of the Form & Function podcast. They share some general chit-chat and discuss topics ranging from James’ and Ken’s first steps into photography to the gear they use today. Finally, they wrap things up with some Homework/Snapshots. These include a couple of classic films, travel-friendly fitness equipment, some facial-hair advice, and a titanium flashlight. This is the second part of their chat together. If you want to hear part one, head on over to Form & Function; you won’t want to miss it!Show Notes / Snapshots / Homework:@notoriusEDC - IGMickey 17 (2025)Rocky (1976) or any movie from your childhoodTRX bandsEdoluc "Knurly" 10440 titanium flashlight
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 20 - How to avoid getting stuck in a creative rut
May 201:15:10Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel like you're running low on creativity? In this episode, Morgan and Nacho share their insights on how to get out of that situation. From employing creative photography techniques to avoiding getting stuck in routines, and practical tips for shooting and editing. They discuss how they’ve navigated the situation and ways to stay inspired in the world of photography. They wrap the show up with snapshots, including a great rubber strap and a must-follow page on Instagram.Show Notes / Snapshots:@bowlofsalmon's Genta-inspired shot@thespeedyshutter's Speedmaster lug printSerica Sport rubber strap@northlandscapes - IG
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 19 - The Watches and Wonders debrief: our experience at the fair
Apr 2501:05:28Tap to summarizeBack from the madness of Watches and Wonders 2026, Nacho and Morgan are happy to be home. In this episode, they catch up on the latest and discuss their individual experiences navigating the show, doing their best to capture as many pictures as possible of their favorite watches. They also talk about the reality of shooting during the fair and the pitfalls of a setup that requires a lot of assembly, which can become somewhat counterproductive. Other than that, they reminisce about shared experiences in the week, including the photographer’s dinner and ensuing night out. They wrap up with a fresh round of snapshots, including an app for all space nerds and budding astro-photographers, and a great strap with military heritage for your watch.Show Notes / Snapshots:Tom (aka. @Bowlofsalmon)Nacho's Watches and Wonders 2026 highlightsSky Guide AppThe WOE-ZA Commando Strap
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 18 - Live From Watches and Wonders 2026
Apr 1800:49:07Tap to summarizeJoin a slightly worse-for-wear Morgan and Nacho live from Geneva as they share their experiences from Watches & Wonders. Joining forces on day four of the fair, they discuss the latest watch releases, photography challenges, and memorable moments from the event. This, of course, includes the annual photographer’s dinner at the Buvette des Bains: the only fondue restaurant in Geneva, where ducks walk around as you and your friends indulge in gratuitous amounts of melted cheese. We’ll be back next week with a more traditionally structured episode!Shout-out to Zach, Tom, Jake, David, Anaïs, Augustin, and Leo for joining us at the dinner. And thanks to everyone we met in Geneva.
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 17 - The Pre-Watches and Wonders 2026 Episode
Apr 1101:07:43Tap to summarizeIn this pre-Watches and Wonders episode, Nacho and Morgan talk about how they prepare for the big show of the year. This includes everything from clearing memory cards to packing gear and charging batteries. They also touch on recent travel, Pokémon adventures, and the return of natural light to the Northern Hemisphere. They also make some predictions and talk about the brands they’re most looking forward to seeing there. The show ends with some recommendations. These include a new jazz album by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, and a YouTube video on traditional Japanese tattoos.Show Notes / Snapshots:Bunshinren Tattoo Studio on YTHonora - Flea
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 16 - Conceptualizing our ideal cameras
Apr 401:16:47Tap to summarizeToday, on Dial and Aperture, Morgan and Nacho are dreaming up their ideal cameras. The show kicks off with the usual weekly chat, where topics like Watches and Wonders prep, plans for a new tattoo, and some ongoing autodidactic activity. Our focus point this week sees the guys running through a specs sheet for their ideal camera and lens setup. Whether the real thing exists out there remains to be seen, though in Morgan’s case, it seems like it just might. They wrap up the show with snapshots of Morgan’s newly rediscovered coffee ritual and Nacho’s recent visit to a great museum in Rotterdam.Show Notes/Snapshots:FENIX museum RotterdamChemex coffee
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 15 - Photography in the studio vs. out in the world
Mar 2801:05:30Tap to summarizeWhat are the biggest differences between shooting out in the world versus in the studio? And which of the two scenarios do we prefer? That’s the topic of discussion in today’s episode of Dial and Aperture. Join Nacho and Morgan as they explore the nuances of studio versus outdoor photography, sharing insights, experiences, and practical tips for photographers looking to enhance their craft in different environments. We begin with the usual chat covering recent events, including Nacho’s prep for Watches and Wonders and a honeymoon trip to Mexico, and Morgan’s plans for further volcanic adventures. As always, the wrap-up includes snapshots. This week, they include a French jewelry brand, a shout-out to a fellow photographer, and something everyone should do this time of year.Show Notes/Snapshots:Harpo ParisSpring cleaning@BowlofSamon - Flash BTS
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 14 - Dream clients: brands we’d love to work for as photographers
Mar 2101:11:09Tap to summarizeThe boys are dreaming big this week! Join Morgan and Nacho in this episode of Dial and Aperture as they discuss the brands they’d love to work for someday. They kick things off with a quick catch-up on recent goings on, including Morgan’s recent visit to an active volcano, and Nacho’s attendance at a Thundercat show and ongoing flash photography experiments. They then move on to discussing their dream clients, and wrap up the show with some Snapshots. These include a TV show, a movie, and some great music from a Japanese artist.Show Notes/Snapshots:Morgan's lava picThundercat - Live in UtrechtOne Piece Live Action - NetflixWeapons - HBOToshiki Soejima
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep. 13 - Our photography workflows
Mar 1401:16:00Tap to summarizeToday, on Dial and Aperture, Nacho and Morgan are discussing their photography workflow. From packing their camera bag to file management, editing, and delivering finished images. The episode begins with the usual catch-up and weather report. Morgan is back on Reunion Island after an intense week of shooting watches in Geneva and Paris. And Nacho had an interesting outing to Amsterdam to shoot some of AP’s new watches. The show wraps up with some snapshots, including Morgan’s latest sunglasses accessory, a great movie, and a useful item everyone should have in their toolkit.Show Notes/Snapshots:Spanish Consulate AmsterdamMorgan's AP House Marvel book picsJoseph Bonie sunglasses caseParacordSentimental Value - movie
Transcribe →Dial & Aperture Ep.12 - A slightly jet-lagged catch-up
Mar 701:22:43Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of Dial and Aperture, Morgan calls in from Geneva as he kicks off a week of client work, and Nacho is coming off the jet lag after two back-to-back press trips. It’s been two weeks since the boys spoke, so they skip the focus point and spend the episode catching up. Morgan tells us about his ongoing client work and pre-Watches and Wonders plans. Nacho gives a report of his Tudor trip to Nauchâtel, Switzerland, and his IWC trip to Los Angeles. They also discuss the movies they watched during their travels and wrap up with a couple of recommendations, including a print magazine, a solid IG follow, a shout-out to Vanguard tripods, and Morgan's newest watch purchase.Show Notes/Snapshots:Hotel Palafitte, Neuchâtel, CHTudor suppliers visit videoTudor suppliers visit articleReggie's Portra Fuji film recipePredator: BadlandsHaunted MansionBugoniaMickey 17Alien: RomulusSupermanThe Road Rat MagazineChristopher McCurdy - InstagramVanguard tripodsGrand Seiko SBGX263
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