The Secret to a Great Photography Project | The Full Frame Podcast

In this episode of The Full Frame, Mark and Ben sit down to chat about the different ways photographers approach creating a body of work. Is it a flash of inspiration? A slow burn obsession? Or just a happy accident that turns into something bigger?

We explore how photography projects come to life — whether it’s chasing a theme you care deeply about, capturing what’s right in front of you, or building a long-term idea into a cohesive story. Along the way, we talk about our own personal approaches, what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and how to keep momentum going once the initial buzz fades.

To help frame the discussion, we dive into some brilliant photobooks that show the variety of what a “project” can be:

An American Mile – Kyle McDougall https://www.kylemcdougallphoto.com/aa...

Requiem for a Red Box – John Timpson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Requiem-Red-...

What I See – Brooklyn Beckham https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-I-See-B...

How I Make Photographs – Joel Meyerowitz https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joel-Meyerow...

Survivor – Harry Borden https://www.harryborden.com/shop

Shop Cats of Hong Kong – Marcel Heijnen : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shop-Cats-Ho...

A View from the Bridge – John Ingledew

We also highlight a few YouTube creators who inspire us with their approach to project-based photography and storytelling:

Jamie and the Jam:    / @jamie.dop_  

Fred & Harry Borden:    / @fredandharryborden  

Kyle McDougall:    / @kylemcdougall  

Whether you’re planning your next photo series or still looking for your first real subject, this episode is all about finding the spark — and turning it into something worth sharing.

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