The Visual Storytelling Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Gaston Shutters, a street photographer known for his cinematic black and white images that capture raw, human moments in urban life.

We talk about what he’s really looking for when he shoots, how he developed a consistent visual language, and why emotion matters more than perfection. We also explore his transition from creator to founder, and the story behind Owlkrown, a brand built from his own needs as a photographer.

This is a conversation about seeing differently, building with intention, and turning a point of view into something tangible.
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In this episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I sit down with UK-based photographer and writer Ben Holbrook.

We dive into his approach to visual storytelling, the role of writing in photography, and how he’s built a thoughtful body of work through his platform, Driftwood Journals. Ben shares insights on creativity, consistency, and finding your voice in a crowded visual world.

Explore more of Ben’s work:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benholbrook/
Website: https://www.driftwoodjournals.com/

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In the opening episode of 2026 of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I interviewed Carolane Ferland, a Quebec-based photographer who specializes in weddings, newborns, and travel photography. You can see more of her work on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroferland/ and her professional portfolio here: https://www.instagram.com/carolaneferlandphotos/
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Join us in the studio for this in-person episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, where we talk with Kevin Moody, a talented Montreal-based portrait photographer originally from France. Discover more of Kevin's work on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinmoody/
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On this episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I chat with Henley Bailey, photographer and founder of Akara Labs. He's a passionate photographer and creator of some of the thinnest cases for cameras.

Find out more:
Akara Labs website: https://akaralabs.com/
Henley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henley.bailey/

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