Double Negative (a photography podcast by will malone)
Double Negative is a photography podcast by Will Malone (Would you believe it?) where we talk about the photography world at large, creative process and inspiration, and maybe even cameras sometimes.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 136
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Let the De-Optimization Begin
This is an audio version of this week's Double Negative Dispatch Issue #54.
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Why You Should Give Up On Instagram (Photography is Dead Season 2 PREMIERE)
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You're Missing the Shot.
In this episode, I talk about finding interesting subjects for photography EVERYWHERE you are, whether you're in a shopping center parking lot or New York City. Basically, you have to pay attention, …
Polaroid Flip: I Love This Camera
The Polaroid Flip is here...and it's great!
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Why Making Content is So Hard in 2025
So...this new genre of travel content I've been trying to make has not been going well. I'm a photographer, and trying to make travel videos without photography feels unnatural and impossible. Join m…
Does the Polaroid Flip Solve Polaroid's Problems?
The Polaroid Flip seems like a really great option for someone looking for a solid Polaroid camera that isn't quite as high end as the Polaroid I-2. I ordered one, and I'm excited to put it through i…
Documenting The Homeless Problem In My Town (on accident)
A few months ago, I started a silly photo project where I started photographing abandoned shopping carts I'd find in parking lots. But then, I started wandering into the woods and stumbled upon an en…
The Only Way To Grow As A Photographer
Busy-ness is the ultimate killer of creativity, especially when we're letting life wheel us around instead of being more thoughtful about how we spend our time. Speaking of which, I talk about a phot…
Photography and Tariffs
Photographers are used to the idea of an unstable future, and tariffs on photography gear just got added to the pile.
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One Bag Travel as a Photographer- I promise it's possible!
Being able to travel with minimal equipment as a photographer isn't about simply packing less, it's also a state of mind. It's a way of avoiding anxiety and being honest with our fears that lead us t…
Why Travel Photography Mostly Sucks
I struggle with shooting photos in New York City. Street photography just isn't my thing, and I want to avoid the obviously tourist-y shots. That said, last week, I went to New York City and I feel l…
no one cares about my photos.
I rant about the risk aversion that has become acceptable in the creative community. Anytime we veer out of our lane and try something new, we have to lower our expectations with how people react, bu…
Your Photography Will Fail If You Don't Do This
Social media and the current photography landscape does not incentivize experimentation in our work. It's much more comfortable to find a visual style and stick with it so we can have a curated grid …
Why You Should Shoot Polaroid in 2025
This episode is a journey! I talk about removing overthink by shooting instant film, selecting the right camera for a road trip, the new TTArtisans Instax Mini camera announcement, the Sigma BF, and …
MAKE POSTCARDS COOL AGAIN
I've been digging into postcard history and it's been a really interesting experience. After going on a deep dive of the popularity postcards in the early 1900s it inspired my next big photo project …
When You Run Out Of Photography Ideas (and how to fix it)
If you only watch or pay attention to the biggest photographers, you'll be caught in an idea cycle where you are only limited to a few options. Study history, get off your phone, and dig deeper to fi…
when your photography exposes your insecurity
I looked through my archive starting in 2009 and OH BOY did I learn a lot about myself. My photography exposed me and what I'm actually looking for. Also, how to find interesting photos ANYWHERE, and…
Why Photographers Should Ditch Instagram in 2025
Instagram has outstayed its welcome as a priority for photo sharing in 2025 when there are so many better places we could share our work and give our energy to.
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No One Cares If You Shoot Film
The End of Film Photography? Maybe. Probably not. Also, I talk about The Brutalist and how saying it was shot on film is ensuring that no one watches it. And no one cares if your photos are shot on f…
Why the Instax Wide Evo is the FUTURE of Instant Film
The Instax Wide Evo marries the Digi Cam craze with Instant Film, a pretty interesting product!
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