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Negative Influence Podcast Podcast
Hosted by Justin Allen- Photographer · EN
A photography channel for people who love taking pictures almost as much as they love overthinking them.
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"From Columbia With Film: Matthew Young"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
5d ago01:18:25Tap to summarizeMatthew Young joins me on the podcast to talk about his new photo zine, Origin: Colombia, documenting the coffee trade in Colombia, specifically around the Tolima region.We get into what it actually takes to build a photo project like this, from figuring out what you want to say, to putting in the work to make the thing actually exist. We also talk about the realities of photographing in another country, working with people and places you don’t necessarily know, and the extremely terrifying experience of trying to convince Colombian officials that your bag of film absolutely does not need to go through an X-ray machine without seeming suspicious for other reasons. Origin: Colombia was released July 24th and features photographs by Matthew, with essays by Zack Burnett and Herbert Peñaloza Correa.Check out the zine, or buy it!! https://boldbeancoffee.com/products/origin-colombia-photo-book?srsltid=AfmBOoqFTMbfcQRrQ70ngI8ieGNIHUsiuswOt93BNilI0RzUGlXleZ4d This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Land of the Lonesome Returns: Negative Influence w/Justin Allen"
3w ago01:32:20Tap to summarizeMy buddy Chris from Land of the Lonesome is back on the podcast. If you’ve spent any time around film photography online, you’ve probably come across his incredible work documenting the American Plains and the West, usually with a healthy dose of Fujifilm and enough wide open spaces to make me want to pack my bags.We catch up on where life and photography have been taking us, talk about his future goals, the photobook he’s been saying he’ll release for what feels like forever, and whether we’re finally going to stop talking about it and get me out to Colorado to hang out. We also spend some time discussing gear, our shared appreciation for the Canon A-1, the projects we’re chasing, and what keeps us motivated to keep making photographs long after the novelty wears off.As always, it’s just two friends talking photography, travel, film, and everything in between. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"The Hardest Way to Photograph: Nitrate Fox"- Negative Influence W/ Justin Allen
Jul 901:38:17Tap to summarizeAward-winning photographer, educator, museum collections professional, and wet plate artist Britt Bradley, better known as Nitrate Fox, joins Negative Influence for a conversation about photography, creativity, and the craft behind one of the oldest photographic processes still practiced today. We talk about her journey into photography, preserving historic techniques, building community, and why slowing down can completely change the way we make pictures.We also talk about the best gas station snacks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Alfie Cameras: A Tangible Record of Humanity"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Jun 1801:02:15Tap to summarizeThis week on Negative Influence, we’re joined by Dave Faulkner, founder of Alfie Cameras.We talk about what it takes to build a camera company in today’s film photography landscape, the challenges of bringing new products to market, and the philosophy behind creating photographic tools that prioritize experience over convention.We also dive into Alfie’s latest project, the BOXX, a handcrafted photographic system inspired by early photography that exposes directly onto photographic paper and allows photographers to develop images themselves using Alfie’s Pocket Darkroom system. From ground glass composition to creating your own prints, the BOXX is designed as a complete photographic experience.Whether you’re interested in film photography, camera design, or the realities of building something new in a niche industry, there’s a lot to enjoy in this conversation.Learn more about Alfie Cameras and the BOXX below.Support their Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davefaulkner/alfie-boxx-cameraVisit Alfie Cameras!www.alfiecameras.comwww.instagram.com/alfiecameras This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Trev Lee from The Darkroom: Film Photography Right Now"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
May 2801:27:59Tap to summarizeToday I’m joined by Trev Lee from The Darkroom, one of the biggest film labs helping keep analog photography alive right now.We talk about the current state of film photography, social media trends, photography education, beginner mistakes, the pressure of algorithms, and what it’s like seeing millions of images come through a lab while helping shape the culture around film online.Trev also talks about how The Darkroom approaches education through their new Film School, community building, working with creators, and why film photography is making a comeback through the younger generations.Follow Trev:Instagram: https://instagram.com/trevleePhotography: https://trevleephotography.com/The Darkroom:Website: www.thedarkroom.comInstagram: instagram.com/thedarkroomlabYouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheDarkroomLabListen to Negative Influence on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else podcasts exist because I can’t remember all of them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Bad Flashes and Good Times: Caleb Knueven"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
May 701:37:35Tap to summarizeThis week on Negative Influence, I’m joined by Caleb Knueven , better known as Bad Flashes. We get into the reality of trying to grow as a photographer while also making content around it, developing a recognizable style without getting trapped by it, creative plateaus, YouTube pressure, and the youth of today stealing our style and music from the 2000s.We talked about the frustration of repeating yourself, balancing creativity with consistency, the current state of film photography online, and the difference between people who genuinely want to improve and people just trying to look the part.If you’re into photography, filmmaking, creative process, or just hearing an honest conversation about making things and trying not to stagnate creatively, this one is a good one. Follow Caleb / Bad Flashes here:Website: www.calebknueven.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/BadFlashesInstagram: www.instagram.com/calebknueven This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Brian Blazer: Back In Our Day"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Apr 3001:52:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Negative Influence, I sit down with Brian Blazer to talk about the current state, and uncertain future, of film photography.We get into the influencer fueled resurgence of analog, whether social media is preserving the craft or turning it into performance, and how hype, scarcity, and rising prices are reshaping the community. We also talk about YouTube’s role in romanticizing the process, the line between education and selling, and whether the “film look” has become more about aesthetics than substance.It’s an honest conversation about nostalgia, authenticity, and what survives when you strip away the gear, the trends, and the algorithm.If you shoot film, think about shooting film, or just enjoy watching grown adults argue over grain structure, Brian is the guy for you. Instagram: www.instagram.com/blazer.brianCheck out Photo Opp! https://www.thephotoopp.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"The Kodak Kid: Reid of Reiders Digest"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Apr 2201:21:23Tap to summarizeMy buddy Reid stopped by the podcast to talk about getting love from Kodak, the struggle of deciding when to monetize your photography, and theres a dog. Instagram: www.instagram.com/Reiders_Digest_ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Catching Up With Dan Helle"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Apr 101:30:32Tap to summarizeThis week, my dude Dan Helle (okayfoto) hops on the podcast and we get into the weird reality of having genuine friendships with people you’ve never actually met in person and how it somehow leads to planning a theoretical Canada trip like it’s completely normal. Also, how to start photo walks and film clubs without overthinking it into oblivion like I’m prone to doing.Instagram: www.instagram.com/okayfotoLeave Dan and Hanz a voicemail for their podcast CameraPhone: https://www.speakpipe.com/cameraphone This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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"Chugwater State of Mind: Joshua Hopkins"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen
Mar 2501:45:12Tap to summarizeThis week on Negative Influence, I sit down with Joshua Hopkins (@Chugwaterite) and we go a little deeper than just “going out and taking photos.”We talk about what it actually means to look into your work instead of just at it, and figuring out what you’re trying to say, even when you’re not totally sure yet. Somewhere along the way, we get into city planning, the slow creep of the modern landscape, and how the places we build might be quietly driving all of us a little insane.It all circles back to storytelling and what makes an image say something, what makes it fall flat, and how much of that is intentional versus something you only realize later.Just a conversation about trying to make photos that actually mean something.Instagram: www.instagram.com/chugwaterite This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com
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