In our final episode of 2025 we are so proud to speak with Nikon ambassador David Dare Parker about his illustrious career. From film stills to his incredible documentary projects, David is a true great of the photography industry.  Nikon Australia has been a sponsor of When Harri met Sally over this last season and we couldn't think of better people to work with. Not only are the Nikon cameras the best cameras and gear to be using, they are the most genuine people who are always there at the drop of a hat to support the photographic community. So this conversation was a match made in heaven!  Thank you David for your time, generosity and storytelling, and thank you Nikon Australia. We couldn't think of a better place to leave When Harri met Sally this year then by saying, thank you so much for everything you do to help our industry thrive. https://www.nikon.com.au/ https://daviddareparker.photoshelter.com/index https://www.instagram.com/daviddareparker/ https://youtu.be/adOdkWYvrd8

In August this year we had the most wonderful time at Refocus Retreat, a photography retreat and all round safe and inspiring place for female identifying photographers to connect and create together. We talk a little about what led us to make When Harri met Sally and then move into a live recording of the podcast with the incredible woman that are Christina de Water and Fernanda Pedroso. Christina studied photography and visual arts in Melbourne, graduated in photography with First Class Honours and went on to work in excellent fashion studios. She worked at Villawood Studios in London, then came back to co-found Australia's first Photographic agency and travelled the world to promote Australian photography with much delight. Christina loves the visual indulgence that photography can present to the eye through the lens. She has her own organic freehand style, which produces life filled photos with a visual surprise. Fernanda, a Canberra based Photographer is originally from Brazil. She moved to Australia in 2020 where at the age of 40 she transitioned from a 20-year career in advertising to photography. Fernanda’s work is deeply inspired by her personal experiences, music, poems and the diverse cultures she has encountered. This unique blend of inspiration also informs her commercial and portrait photography, ensuring each project is infused with creativity and professional precision. Tune in to hear more about these fabulous women and the incredible work they are doing within the photography industry. https://www.refocusretreat.com.au/ https://www.christinadewater.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/christina.dewater.photography/ https://www.fernandapedroso.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fernandapedroso_art/  

We loved the last of our live Ballarat International Foto Biennale chats with Emily Raffaele. It was fun, informative and inspirational. It’s always energising to meet photographers making their mark at any stage of their career and Emily is one of them!  With a background in education, fine arts and a dabble in styling, Emily decided to study photography later in life and she’s been wowing everyone ever since with her talent, drive and attitude. Her work is stylish, bold, and graphic. Drawing on her love of art and design she has carved out a visual aesthetic that is molded by her strong sense of shape and form. In our chat, we explore her journey, inspirations and how she’s carved out such a strong visual voice. Check out Emily’s stunning work here - https://www.emilyraffaele.com/photography https://www.instagram.com/emily_raffaele/  

We were so excited to sit down with the wonderful Lê Nguyên Phương at this year’s Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Phương is a thoughtful, brilliant photographer whose work tells powerful stories with so much care and beauty. In our chat, Phương shares his journey and the ideas behind his work, which explore identity, family, sexuality and history in such a unique and moving way. He’s a truly impressive young artist and we can’t wait for you to hear his story and to see what incredible projects he brings to life next. About Phuong’s exhibition: Global perceptions of the American War in Vietnam have long been shaped by Western media, where iconic images like the Burning Monk, Saigon Execution, and Napalm Girl became the defining lens. Thành Phẩm presents Vietnamese artist Lê Nguyên Phương’s counter-archive, intimate photographs with his family in Vietnam and Cambodia that re-examine the war’s emotional legacy and hidden histories. The Atrium, Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North throughout the festival.  See more of Phuong’s work: https://lenguyenphuong.com https://www.instagram.com/phuong.io  

In the third episode from our live sessions at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale we talk to Penny Stephens and her views on documentary photography. Penny is pure joy to chat with, full of warmth, wonderful stories and an inspiring outlook on her work and the future of photography. Penny will be part of an incredible panel discussion - Women Shaping Photojournalism with Carla Gottgens and Christina Simons, at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and presented in partnership with Nikon Australia, this coming Sunday 14th September from 2-3pm at 101 Lydiard Street North.  Based in Melbourne, Penny is a freelance photographer with an impressive career spanning over 20 years at The Age. These days she juggles a mix of media, corporate and personal projects. She works with clients like Western Health, World Vision, Australia Post, and Monash University, while still shooting news for The Guardian and The Age. Her journey started in the most unexpected way, covering lawn bowls when the picture desk was short staffed! Love that. Since then, Penny’s passion for media work has only grown. She loves meeting people in their homes, capturing portraits, and telling stories at some of the most important moments in their lives. We just adore Penny and couldn’t be happier to have had this conversation. Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming chat. https://www.bypennystephens.com https://www.pennystephens.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bypennystephens  

We had the absolute honour of speaking with Campbell Addy, headliner of this year's Ballarat International Foto Biennale and collaborator and set designer Ibby Njoya. It was pure joy sitting down with these two remarkable artists, each with their own powerful sense of self and overflowing creativity. What Campbell and Ibby bring to a shoot goes far beyond the camera; it’s about life, love, laughter, and ooooodles of talent.  I ❤ Campbell is on at the Ballarat Mining Exchange until October 19th. While you are there in Ballarat, make sure you check out their Niijournal exhibition at the RACV Goldfields Resort in Creswick as well. 

In this episode, the first of five pop-up episodes from the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Harri and Sally talk to the winner of this year Martin Kantor Prize, Bronwyn Kidd. Straight after the announcement was made, Bronwyn was live on the podcast to talk all about the excitement of winning with her strikingly bold and beautiful portrait of Polly Borland, and the beautiful story behind the image.  Two incredible women who have carved out an extraordinary path in photography. Clever, inspiring and absolutely brilliant. Thank you Bronwyn, for joining us in our pop-up podcast studio, it made the festival even more special. Once again a huge congratulations!    

We were so thrilled to get back into the pod suits to have a wonderful chat with Teresa Marino, Professional and Retail Sales Consultant at Teds Cameras.  Teds Cameras is a sponsor of When Harri met Sally this season, and it was just wonderful to get to hear the other fantastic work Teds does in the community.  Teresa and Teds have an incredible offer for the When Harri met Sally audience.  “Thanks for tuning in to When Harri Met Sally. If today’s episode sparked your creative side, we’ve got something special for you. Listeners get an exclusive offer from Ted’s Camera Store. Just mention the episode when you get in touch. Contact Teresa at teresam@teds.com.au or call Teresa directly on 0433 116 472 Don’t forget to mention: When Harri Met Sally, Ted’s Camera Store Episode, to unlock the offer!” We can’t thank Teds enough for the support they have shown us, and Teresa for her time on the podcast.

In our final episode of Season 2 we have an incredibly interesting conversation with Nic Kocher about photography, its past and its future. Nic has worked in news photography, is at the forefront of new technologies merging with an artistic practice and is an educator.    “I have a practice in teaching where I like to see how the students see the world.”   Nic is the Convenor of Screen Media at Photography Studies College, where he develops and leads innovative courses that prepare students for the evolving media landscape. With a career spanning over two decades, Nic began as a staff photographer at The Age, capturing compelling images for feature stories and magazine spreads. Since transitioning to freelance work, he has collaborated with major clients, including government departments and corporate entities, while also specialising in time-lapse photography and projection-based media art. His creative projects, such as The Absurdity of Infinity, showcased at Melbourne’s White Night Festival, highlight his ability to merge artistic vision with technical expertise. A passionate educator, Nic explores the intersection of AI and image-making, researching how emerging technologies are reshaping visual storytelling.  As a writer, he contributes thought-provoking insights on photography and technology through Medium, Substack, and The Age, engaging a global audience in discussions about the future of media. Holding a Master’s in Visual Art from Monash University, Nic's work critically examines how AI is transforming creative practice, making art more accessible while challenging traditional boundaries.   “Trusted institutions will play a bigger role in the future, they curate photography and that’s where we should be looking for real photography.”   Tune into the final episode of Season 2 where we have been asking all our guests what the future of photography looks like to them, and boy does Nic have some fascinating information on that!   Insta - @nic_kocher/ Medium - https://medium.com/@wayweroll   Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.    

In our penultimate episode we speak to Jon Webb, a commercial and art based photographer, a filmmaker and a long time friend of Harri & Sally’s.    “I was born in Britain’s oldest town Camulodunum (now known as Colchester). After leaving High School I studied Photography at Berkshire College of Art & Design. In 1986 I moved to London and started assisting at Holborn Studios where I was lucky enough to work with some of my photographic heroes; Terence Donovan, David Bailey and Herb Ritts. In 1988 I spent a year backpacking around Australia and ended up in Melbourne. After assisting around the traps for a couple of years, I ended up at Decent Exposure Studios, where I would base myself for the next 25 years. I have shot stills campaigns nationally & internationally. In 2001 I tried my hand at film making; I shot my first feature length documentary in Australia and India. Since then, I have shot films and commercials in Australia, US, Lebanon and Europe. Today I still have that same passion for image making and storytelling I had when I started shooting. I consider myself one of the lucky ones that gets to do what one loves for a living.”   Tune in to listen to this real origin story of how Jon’s career started and all the twists and turns it has taken between then and now.    I’ve never said this is the direction I'm going in, it’s always been a little bit of falling into place. The trick is the right place with the right fit and relationships.   www.jonwebb.com.au @jonwebbphotography/   Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.

Tune in this week to this wonderful conversation with Michael Jalaru Torres. Michael is an Indigenous fine art photographer and poet, as well as being a media professional from Broome, Western Australia. As a Djugun-Yawuru/ man with tribal connections to the Gooniyandi/Jabbir Jabbir/Ngarluma peoples, Michael is inspired by the unique landscapes and people of the Kimberley region, which feature prominently in his work. His photography draws on his own stories and personal history and explores contemporary social and political issues facing Indigenous people. Much of his work involves conceptual and innovative portraiture and abstract landscape photography. He is a self-taught photographer and was drawn to photography as a visual medium because of its accessibility and the challenge of capturing stories in single images. However, he is regularly experiment with different mediums. Michael is interested in expanding his photography into installations and motion work and pushing the boundaries of conceptual photography. Michael’s photography has appeared in exhibitions in China, Germany, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and regional Western Australia.   “You’ve got to follow your dreams, if you don’t follow them it’s just an idea.”    This is a heartfelt conversation full of warmth, that starts in Broome and travels right around Australia.  www.jalaru.com https://www.instagram.com/jalaruphotography/ Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.

This week on the podcast we have two fabulous students from Collarts in Melbourne, Tom Golsworthy and our first returning guest, Matilda Baumann!   “I have more of a direction now. I really feel like I am going somewhere.” - Matilda   Tom is working primarily in the music industry and is just about to complete a Diploma in Photography at Collarts, after pursuing degrees in Law, Psychology and Journalism.  Matilda is a student photographer specialising in fashion and editorial photography. With a focus on vibrant, high-fashion aesthetics and experimental styling and visuals, she is always striving to push creative boundaries. For Matilda, the most rewarding part of her practice is witnessing the joy and confidence that shines through when her subjects see themselves reflected in her images.   “Capturing something that might only happen once or never happens again is really important” - Tom    @technicoloursuper888 @tomgolsworthy.jpeg/  http://tomgolsworthyphotography.myportfolio.com    This is such an engaging and inspirational conversation. We learnt so much from these intelligent and creative emerging artists.  Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.      

This weeks guest on the podcast is Tajette O’Halloran and we couldn’t be more delighted! Tajette is an Australian photographic artist known for her evocative explorations of human connection within the suburban and rural landscapes of Australia. Blending conceptual and documentary practices, her work draws heavily on personal memory to construct cinematic, emotionally resonant scenes that reflect the universal complexities of adolescence, family, and place. Her long-term series In Australia is a deeply personal reflection on growing up in small-town Australia. Through a lens shaped by her own experiences, Tajette captures the nuance of unconventional family dynamics, peer structures, friendship, and hardship—building a body of work that feels both intimately local and globally relatable. The Quarry centers on an abandoned brickworks quarry in rural New South Wales that has transformed into a community swimming hole. Through traditional documentary photography, the series examines the shifting relationship between people, environment, and time, revealing the site as a living, evolving microcosm. Tajette is currently undertaking a 12-month commission with the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, where she is documenting nightlife in the Northern Rivers, NSW. In July, she will present her first solo exhibition at Hillvale Gallery in Melbourne. Her work also features in In Suburbia – Recent Detours at the S.H. Ervin Gallery in Sydney and Agenda: The Lipstick Effect at the Sydney Opera House for International Women’s Day. She is a finalist in the 2025 Galah Prize and has previously exhibited and curated as part of ACTS I–VII at Benalla Art Gallery for PHOTO 2022. Tajette is also a member of the Oculi Collective. “If you can conjure some kind of community with what you are doing, it’s so important.”    Web: www.tajetteohalloran.com/ Instagram: @tajette.ohalloran/ Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.

On the podcast this week we have Erhan Tirli. An emerging photographer who shares his story of how he found his way into photography, and how he balances his personal photographic practice with starting a commercial one.  Erhan centres his practice around long-term ethnography of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Melbourne, Australia. Utilising a background in social work and psychology Erhan employs a collaborative approach to creating culturally intimate images of CALD people and communities. Erhan’s work can be characterised as expanded documentary that delves into the themes of cross-cultural identity and belonging. “What she taught me, knowing how to carry myself through this world, means inherently all of my images have an element of her in them, because I’m in them.” Tune in to hear how important Erhan’s family and community are to him, and the ideas he’s exploring around being a part of multiple cultures simultaneously.   @erhn.trlwww.erhntrl.com Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.  

Today we have the captivating documentary photographer and educator, Christina Simons on the show.  Icelandic-American Christina, is an acclaimed international documentary photographer with over 25 years of experience in the visual arts. Her work has been showcased in various countries, including the US, UK, UAE, Europe, Russia, and Mexico. Based in Australia, Christina's photography has been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times, BBC Online, Newsweek, and The Guardian UK. She has collaborated with humanitarian organisations such as Medicines Sans Frontiers, the UN, Marie Stopes, and UNICEF. Simons’ passion for social justice and compulsion to observe has resulted in striking bodies of work that offer unique visual commentary upon important social, environmental and cultural issues. Recently Christina has started teaching at Collarts in Melbourne. She shares with us her stories of her travels through work and life, and also about her role in education and mentoring.  “I feel like I needed to do something and I didn’t know what that looked like. And then eventually I started being a photographer, and all of those things came together, things that I cared about and have passion for.” Christina has a way of absorbing us into her stories and transporting us into that experience. Tune in to hear this fabulous conversation.  Website - christinasimons.com Instagram - @christinasimons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinasimons Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.  

Today we warmly welcome John Platt into the pod suite, who made it all the way from Sydney!  Leaving High School in the late 1970’s John worked as a still photographer’s assistant before discovering the film industry in the early 1980’s. Believing he’d left photography behind, he embraced the world of film and gravitated toward the camera department, becoming a Clapper-loader (2nd AC). In mid 1986 he was given the opportunity to pull focus on his first feature film, 'The Tale of Ruby Rose’. For the following twelve years John worked as a Focus Puller (1st AC).  With the arrival of his first son in 1989, John rediscovered his love of photography and began what would eventually become a 40-year project. The recording of his crew mates on location. In 2014 after ten years as a Camera Operator, John moved into Unit Still Photography coming full circle and combining his two great passions, Still Photography and recording the crews he works with. Today we talk with John about his career in moving image, his return to stills photography and his first book ‘Observations On Set 1983-2005’ which is available now and will be followed by volume two, ‘Observations On Set 2005-2024' in late 2025. “The key to longevity in the industry is keep relative, keep your work to a high standard and keep connected” Unit Stills website: https://johnplatt.com.au Book Website: https://observationsonset.com Instagram: @johnplattphotos Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again. Profile image by Mike Steel  

This week we warmly welcome Aldona Kmieć to the podcast.  Aldona is a photographic artist based in Melbourne, originally from Poland. After studying photography in London, she migrated to Australia in 2009 establishing a studio in Ballarat, where she worked on site-specific installations and paste-up projects. Her practice blends conceptual and documentary photography, about memory and belonging. Aldona has been recognised as a finalist in photography prizes, as well as being widely exhibited across Australia and internationally, including at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (2023). 'Hills Hoist', her latest solo exhibition, will show at City Library Gallery in November 2025, supported by City of Melbourne Arts Grant.  “I think you learn to manage your life and prioritise what’s important and don’t focus on something that isn’t.”  Tune in to listen to this fascinating and wonderful story that all started on a dairy farm in Poland.  W: https://aldonakmiec.com  IG: instagram.com/aldonakmiec    Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.

This week on the podcast we have an incredibly engaging conversation with the exceptional person that is Carly Earl.  As the Picture Editor for The Guardian Australia, Carly works with the best photojournalists in the country. She is an award-winning photojournalist herself who has been working in the media for over twelve years. Carly's photography has accompanied some of The Guardian's biggest stories. Her passion is connecting an audience to the voiceless people of real news stories, while fostering a creative space for artists to showcase their best work to a global audience.  “That was my mission when I started at The Guardian, I said I want this to be the place that photographers want to work with.”  Tune in to this wonderful conversation to hear how Carly and her team advocate for not only the people whose stories they share, but for the photographers that work for The Guardian as well.  @piceditor.theguardian.au/ The Guardian Australia  Below are the links to some of the stories Carly mentions throughout the episode - Droving story Blacktown Thanks as always to our amazing sponsors Nikon Australia, Ted’s Cameras, Collarts and A&L Artistic Framers. We couldn't do this without your support so thank you so much once again.

In this episode we have the honour of speaking with Sally McInerney, daughter of Olive Cotton.  At the age of eight Sally was given an old Box Brownie camera by her great-aunt and learnt the elements of camera work from her mother. At aged 14, Sally bought a secondhand Yashicaflex and carried it around like a companion, observing beautiful, strange, sometimes quite unforeseen things. She has continued this practice of photography ever since, as a way of life. “I think photography is a way of living in the here and now, living in the moment, there’s no other moment but the one you're in… and your camera can be like your companion, or doppelganger, who's always with you.”  This is a truly special conversation. We hear not only about Sally’s journey through photography, but also some wonderful stories about growing up with her mother, Olive Cotton.  sallymcinerneyphotogaraphy.com.au @sallymcinerneyphotography @tweedregionalgallery  Profile picture credit - © Mohsen Soltani

Welcome back to When Harri met Sally! We’re so happy to be back in the pod suits again.  In this episode the two of us have an open, honest, and lively chat as we share what we've learnt from starting the podcast last year. We discuss what has happened since season one, some thoughts on the photography industry on a whole and the exciting plans ahead for season two. This season we are asking all our guests one common question - What does the future of photography look like to you? In this episode we kick things off answering that question ourselves.  Thanks for all the support you have shown us so far. We hope you love listening to Season 2 just just as much as we loved making it. thebrownbilleffect.com/ photocollective.com.au/