The Exposed Negative

On this weeks show we are privileged to be joined by Isabelle Doran, CEO of the Association of Photographers (AOP) in the UK. Isabelle talks about the work that the AOP have been doing advocating for the rights of photographers in the UK and the steps being taken to help shape UK laws on AI development in this field. We discuss copyright, AI, the AOP and what it does alongside a number of other relevant topicsThank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. The AOP: https://www.the-aop.org/Baroness Kidron: ****https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beeban_KidronF22 Forum - Women Photographers at the AOP: https://www.the-aop.org/information/f22-womenDesert Island Camera:Leica Sofort: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/leica-sofort-2-instant-camera-black-3130047/?cpgnid=18138250963&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339491396Desert Island Book:Lee Miller - Hillary Floe: https://amzn.to/44xqpfPGuest Contact Details:AOP on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/assocphoto.bsky.socialAOP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assocphoto/AOP on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-of-photographers-limited/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-of-photographers-limited/posts/?feedView=all)

We talk about the start of the year, some big changes and just general chit chat.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Revini Labs Light meter

*** LINKS FOR CHRISTINAS WEBINAR ON DEC 2 2025 ARE BELOW ***In this episode photography consultant and mentor Christina Force comes on the show to discuss how to get paid to shoot what you want, the steps photographers need to take and the important question they need to be asking themselves. We discuss numerous resources (see shownotes) and techniques to try.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - Tuesday’s online workshop (The photographers reset for 2026): https://christinaforce.net/the-photographers-reset-for-2026/- Your client attraction process (Another free workshop which is really popular): https://christinaforce.net/free-webinar-your-client-attraction-process-evergreen/- Stay in the loop: https://christinaforce.net/stay-in-the-loop/Start with Why - Simon Sinek TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA**Shoshin** (初心) Method - Beginners Mind: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-cultivate-shoshin-or-a-beginners-mindPhotographers playbook: https://amzn.to/4rg5ureBilly plummer: https://www.instagram.com/billyplummer/?hl=enEmail newsletter: https://christinaforce.net/stay-in-the-loop/Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection: https://amzn.to/4oapyZj The Artists Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: https://amzn.to/4pxAn95Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://amzn.to/48gLDQcDesert Island Camera:iPhoneDesert Island Book:The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles: https://amzn.to/47XXjs2Guest Contact Details:Christina Force Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.force/?hl=enChristina Force LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-force-5421849/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/christina-force/)

In this episode Tom and Greg discuss a potential Adobe rival that has re-emerged; Affinity now bought by Canva and released for..... Free?! They also discuss AI in general and its implications on the industry and society as a wholeThank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. Canva: https://www.canva.com/en_gb/rAffinity photo: https://www.affinity.studio/photo-editing-softwareAdobe - skip the photoshoot: https://petapixel.com/2024/05/03/adobe-throws-photographers-under-the-bus-again-skip-the-photoshoot/Cats with guns: https://youtube.com/shorts/P1rdsiJgmtM?si=OFR32Tvj9Zd_7BYLAI model collapse: https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2356-full.htmlJustine Bateman’s quote on AI appears in this Guardian article from Emine Saner: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/03/creatives-academics-rejecting-ai-at-home-work

Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. 4ft (120cm x 120cm) Floppy Flag: https://amzn.to/4q71b0VProfoto OCF 3’ Octabox: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-ocf-softbox-3-octa?variant=39954955108532&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13664713889OCF speedring: https://amzn.to/4ogR3AQProfoto Softbox: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-softbox-4-120cm-octa-silver?_pos=2&_sid=541a32c1e&_ss=rDJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/43byl5tDJI Osmo Nano: https://amzn.to/4nWemAsCapture One Mobile: https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-mobileLS Digi ipad plate: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/lsdigi-ipad-pro-cheeseplate-systemTom’s video on his ipad digi plate setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIIShKBmGcY&t=198sUSB-C Hub - Pulwtop: https://amzn.to/4ohk3Z9USB-C Hub - Satechi: https://amzn.to/48Zu6xBLS digi USB hub caddy (for the Pulwtop hub): https://www.lsdigi.com/products/pulwtop-hub-caddyQuick release plate: https://amzn.to/42E2N8fSmallrig Nato rail to arca swiss adapter: https://amzn.to/4h5QZBzPeak Design travel tripod: https://amzn.to/4n5IdotBaby Pin to Arri adapter: https://amzn.to/4mYm1ghKondor Blue PD power to USB-C: https://amzn.to/3KLaofeLS digi - V-Lock to 100w USBC PD Adapter: https://www.lsdigi.com/products/lsdigi-powerplate-v-lock-ab-mount-100w-usbc-pd-adapter?variant=42622035787928Hot-shoe to smart phone holder: https://amzn.to/3KLaofeCalibrite Display plus HL: https://calibrite.com/us/product/display-plus-hl/?srsltid=AfmBOoqT3YW73cdIeylSfpnT7-lWd6NPQzYRSMVXtoSiQcdSw5dN9iPxGuide on calibrating the Ipad Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gntNWGFeOT4