Capturing Life's Stories - a chat with Film Photographer Jess Wawatai - Ep. 13

Ep. 13 - Jess Wawatai

In this episode, Rajeev interviews photographer Jess Wawatai, who specializes in capturing slice-of-life moments. They discuss Jess' journey in photography, from starting with a phone camera to transitioning to film photography. Jess also shares her love for documenting small towns and the impact of gentrification on communities. They delve into the importance of natural light and reactive shooting to capture the decisive moment. Jess mentions her current projects, including documenting A-frames in New Zealand and preserving the unique character of communities through photography. They conclude by offering advice to aspiring photographers to shoot every day and find their own style. Check out Jess' work on Instagram (@Jesswawatai) and her website (jesswawatai.com). If you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe for weekly episodes.

00:44 Introduction00:52 Shifting from Phone to Camera03:22 Why Slice of Life Photography?07:37 Photography as a Serious Hobby11:57 Equipment and Shooting Style18:41 Influences and Inspirations19:59 Current Projects20:58 Favorite Locations to Shoot22:24 The Impact of Gentrification26:10 The Decisive Moment in Photography28:21 Advice for Young PhotographersIf you like this episode, do buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/photocountry