#121 From old cameras to drones: Tomas van Houtryve's journey in photography

Welcome to De Donkere Kamer podcast! In our latest episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Belgian/American photographer and artist Tomas van Houtryve. Tomas shares his unique experiences and deep emotional connection to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, both before and after the devastating fire in 2019. He describes the secret passages and encounters with proud workmen, and how he transforms his emotional responses into his work through masterful use of light, composition and texture.

We also explore his impressive photographic techniques, including the collodion process and modern drone photography. Tomas gives us an inside look at his long-term project for National Geographic and its multigenerational impact. In addition, we dive into his personal and philosophical approach to photography, his concerns about AI in the photography world, and his fascination with borders and landscape changes caused by climate change.

Finally, we discuss his upcoming book, due out in early November on Paris Photo, and his ongoing collaboration with academics at Columbia Institute. Get ready for a fascinating journey through time, emotion, and artistic visions with Tomas van Houtryve.

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