Best Out of Chicago Photography Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Theobald Shares Lens Filter Best Practices 46:40

5+ y ago46:40

46:40

Matt Theobald of Breakthrough Photography, makers of the world's sharpest and most color neutral filters, joins Chris to talk about the success of his business and his best tips for using lens filters. Matt shares the situations you need to be using filters in, best practices for handling your filters, and the major differences between cheap and we…

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Rafael Pons Discusses his Photo Planning App PhotoPills 39:38

5+ y ago39:38

39:38

Rafael Pons joins Chris to discuss PhotoPills, an app that helps you plan your shots during all hours of the day. The incredible app lets you see when and where the sun, moon, and stars will rise and fall, so that you'll never miss the perfect moment. Listen as Rafael tells us the first thing you should do after downloading the PhotoPills app, prev…

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Sean Bagshaw on Luminosity Masks, One-Click Post Processing Apps 50:40

5+ y ago50:40

50:40

Chris is joined by Sean Bagshaw, who was at Out of Oregon and will join us again for Out of Acadia in 2020. They discuss everything there is to know about Luminosity Masks, including why someone may want to use them and how to avoid going too far in post-processing. Speaking of post-processing, the two chat about replacing skies, one-click photo po…

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Toby Harriman on Aerial Photography, Marketing Yourself 1:02:08

5+ y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Toby Harriman, who will be a featured guest at Out of Chicago in June, joins Chris to discuss how he became a professional photographer, his aerial work, and how businesses research photographers before working with them, no matter their numbers on social media. As someone who spends a lot of time shooting in Alaska, Toby shares why he struggles to…

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Live From Out of Oregon: Making Landscape Photography Profitable 1:00:00

5+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Chris hosts a panel with Ian Plant, Ryan Smith, Blake Rudis and Michael Shainblum at Out of Oregon 2019 to discuss how they all make a living in landscape photography and the evolving technology landscape. The discussion opens with how they got started in their craft. Later we learn how they currently make money in landscape photography, how to han…

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Charlotte Gibb on Shooting Intimate Landscapes 57:46

5+ y ago57:46

57:46

Photographer Charlotte Gibb joins Chris to discuss what it means to shoot intimate landscapes, her favorite places to photograph in Yosemite, and why winter is her favorite season to shoot there. She also shares her go-to lens, tips for photographing fall's colors, rules for shooting that may not come naturally, and how she turns a simple subject i…

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Matt Payne Discusses Nature First, When to Share Shooting Locations 1:06:02

5+ y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Nature First co-founder Matt Payne joins Chris to discuss the origins of the alliance, its principles, and to debate whether photographers should share shooting locations. Preserving nature is important to Matt and many other photographers, so he shares the questions you should ask yourself when you're thinking about giving someone else a shooting …

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Ryan Smith on Selling Prints, Ethics in Landscape Photography 56:26

5+ y ago56:26

56:26

Chris is joined by landscape photographer Ryan Smith, who has his own annual event in the southwest, Outsiders Conference. The two discuss managing photography conferences and preview their respective events coming up in Oregon (October 13 - 17, 2019) and Kanab, Utah (March 20 - 22, 2020). Ryan has a lot of experience with selling his prints, so he…

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Juan Pons Talks Wildlife Photography, Yellowstone, Sony Cameras 1:18:41

5+ y ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Chris is joined by wildlife and landscape photographer Juan Pons, who hit pause on podcasting to start a YouTube channel for fellow photographers. In their wide-ranging chat, Chris and Juan discuss the state of Sony's camera offerings including the new a7R IV, and why he primarily shoots with the a7R III. They also discuss the benefits of shooting …

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Don Komarechka Discusses Macro Photography, Capturing Snowflakes 52:19

6y ago52:19

52:19

Chris is joined by "The Snowflake Guy," Don Komarechka, who discusses UV photography and macro photography. Best known for his work shooting snowflakes, Don explains how he achieves these photographs (including tips on when to use focus stacking) and the Hollywood-level projects it's brought him. Don also talks about how he sets aside time for shoo…

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Anne Belmont on Lensbaby Lenses, Flower Photography 50:05

6y ago50:05

50:05

Chris and Out of Chicago team member Anne Belmont are in Costa Rica as discuss what Anne, who is a flower photographer, will be presenting at Out of Longwood later this year. In a laid back chat amongst Costa Rica's evening nature, Anne shares what she likes to help people with while they're out in the field, and talks at length about what a Lensba…

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Alex Noriega on Finding a Sense of Mystery 55:15

6y ago55:15

55:15

Chris sits down with landscape photographer Alex Noriega, who shares how he created his award-winning (2016 USA Landscape Photographer of the Year, and 2016 International Landscape Photographer of the Year) photographs. In our wide-ranging interview, Alex talks about seeking a sense of mystery when he's out in the field, and why he loves shooting n…

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Chris Reveals Out of Chicago's 2020 Events 34:09

6y ago34:09

34:09

Chris is by himself this week to offer a candid preview of Out of Chicago’s 2020 events. He also shares what he’s learned from running Out of Chicago, and how he and his team have applied these lessons to future conferences. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter (Visit the home page of our site) to become an Out of Chicago Insider. By doing so, you…

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Mark Denney Shares His YouTube and Instagram Strategies 1:04:59

6y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Mark Denney, who went from working at an unfulfilling job in corporate America to becoming a full time landscape photographer, joins Chris to talk about how he found success on YouTube and how he makes his living. Mark also discusses how you can tell if you've over-edited your photo, what he still messes up when shooting (Edge control), his favorit…

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Rad Drew Goes In-Depth on Phone Photography 51:51

6y ago51:51

51:51

Chris is joined by Rad Drew, who'll be a presenter at next month's Out of Longwood in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Rad will be teaching different ways to photograph flowers using your phone, and how to use the selfie camera to capture unique perspectives. In his chat with Chris, Rad discusses how to decide between shooting on a phone versus a trad…

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Ugo Cei on Better Living Through Photography 49:19

6y ago49:19

49:19

How can photographers lead happier and more content lives? Chris is joined by Ugo Cei, who teaches better living through photography. Ugo shares why it's the best time to be a photographer, and what baselines you need to hit in order to turn it into a full time job. He also discusses how to step out of your comfort zone if you're hesitant to put ou…

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John Kosmopoulos on Developing Your Own Style 58:24

6y ago58:24

58:24

John Kosmopoulos joins Chris for a free-wheeling discussion on developing your own style of photography, and what makes his work different from others. John also shares how he experiments with color, how he decides what will be monochrome, and a trick involving a black and white adjustment layer. He explains how he guides a viewer's eye around an i…

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Steve Simon on Street Photography, Emotional Metadata, and Mirrorless Cameras 57:04

6y ago57:04

57:04

This week we're joined by street photographer Steve Simon, who just released a revised and remastered edition of his book, The Passionate Photographer. After Steve kicks off the show by turning the tables on Chris, the discussion turns to the ever-evolving business of photography and how The Passionate Photographer fine tunes his skill set. Steve t…

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Alanna St. Laurent Talks Night Shoots and Drones 58:38

6y ago58:38

58:38

Urban Explorer Alanna St. Laurent joins Chris to discuss her favorite places to photograph in Chicago and Detroit, and specific vantage points she likes to pursue. She also shares tips on safely roaming the streets of these cities, and what kind of gear she takes into the field. A self-taught photographer who has found success through art fairs, Al…

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Michael Shainblum Shares Timelapse Photography Tips 54:35

6y ago54:35

54:35

Chris heads to Menorca, Spain for PhotoPills Camp 2019 and chats with landscape and timelapse photographer Michael Shainblum. Considered by Chris to be the best timelapse photographer in the world, Michael shares timelapse photography tips, the differences between landscape and timelapse composition, how he uses Google Earth to find new places to t…

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Rick and Susan Sammon Discuss iPhone VS DSLR 1:07:40

6y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

On this episode of F8 | The Photographer's Perspective (new name!), Chris is joined by landscape photographers Rick and Susan Sammon, who discuss their new book, "The Oregon Coast Photo Road Trip," all about points of interest and how to shoot the area. Rick will be a featured instructor at Out of Oregon this October. The Sammons discuss the benefi…

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Jackie Kramer Discusses How to Shoot Textures 1:05:11

6y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Floral photographer Jackie Kramer, who'll be at our Out of Longwood conference this August, joins Chris to discuss the secrets behind her creativity, including how she shoots her own textures. Jackie also shares her favorite gardens up and down the eastern seaboard, her favorite equipment (she's all Canon), and the one tool every photographer can't…

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Michael Frye Discusses Photographing Yosemite, Ansel Adams, Composition Techniques 58:40

6y ago58:40

58:40

Chris heads to Yosemite to talk with landscape photographer Michael Frye, who shares his best tips on photographing one of America's National Parks (it isn’t all about sunrise and sunset). Michael also shares his favorite Yosemite locations to shoot, and how to follow your passion rather than trying to compete with others or copying someone else. A…

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Angie McMonigal on Working with Art Consultants 43:48

6y ago43:48

43:48

Chris talks with fine art architecture photographer Angie McMonigal about her favorite buildings to shoot in Chicago, which cities are on her wishlist, and how conference photo walks help participants improve their skillset. Plus, is there a right amount of time to be spending at a location? Angie has sold her work to places like hotels, hospitals,…

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Erin Babnik Answers Your Questions 1:00:30

6y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Chris talks with landscape photographer Erin Babnik to talk technique and answer your questions. We discuss what it’s like being a woman out in the field, meeting fellow female photographers, her workshops around the world, color theory, her favorite landscape photographers, and if social media is negatively affecting creativity and natural areas. …

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Out of Costa Rica Podcast 43:45

6+ y ago43:45

43:45

I got together with the Out of Chicago team after our trip to the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. In this podcast we tell you all about the conference that we’re putting together for you in July. This is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography adventure! The post Out of Costa Rica Podcast appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.…

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Interviews from Mike Moats Macro Conference 2017 1:03:04

6+ y ago1:03:04

1:03:04

I interviewed each one of the instructors at Mike Moats Macro Conference to try to get a nugget of wisdom from each one of them. I put all of these interviews together in one podcast which you can listed to right here. To follow Mike Moats and to find out more about the 2019 Macro Conference, go to http://tinylandscapes.com. To learn more about our…

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Photographing the Oregon Coast with Rod Barbee 50:36

6+ y ago50:36

50:36

Rod Barbee is the author of The Photographer’s Guide to the Oregon Coast and he will be one of our instructors at our 3rd annual Landscape Photography Conference, Out of Oregon! Learn more about Rod at rodbarbee.com. Find out more about the Out of Oregon Conference at outoforegon.com. The post Photographing the Oregon Coast with Rod Barbee appeared…

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Prepare for your next photo adventure with Jay and Varina Patel 39:30

7y ago39:30

39:30

Interview with Jay and Varina Patel Jay and Varina have been leading photography workshops for more than ten years. They’ll be the keynote presenters at the Out of Moab Landscape Photography Conference in October and here they share their best tips to prepare for any photo adventure. Visual Wilderness Visual Wilderness Guide to Landscape Photograph…

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Creative Flower Photography with Alan Shapiro 36:57

7y ago36:57

36:57

Alan Shapiro is one of the most inspiring flower photographers that I know. Alan Shapiro and I talk about creativity in flower photography, exercises to stretch your creative muscles and post-processing for flower photography. I also give a lot more details on the upcoming conference. You can watch the interview below or listen to the podcast above…

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Creative Flower Photography Techniques with Charles Needle 23:54

7y ago23:54

23:54

Follow Charles Needle at http://www.charlesneedlephoto.com The post Creative Flower Photography Techniques with Charles Needle appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.By Out of Chicago Photography

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Photographing the Chicago Botanic Garden with Anne Belmont 1:03:21

7y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Anne Belmont and I have talked about running a flower and garden photography conference at the Chicago Botanic Garden for years. Everything has come together and we will run the event for the first time this August. In this interview, Anne and I discuss her favorite locations in the Garden and give some details on the upcoming Out of Chicago Flower…

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Enter the CameraLabs with Gordon Laing: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 4 1:32:36

8y ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Chris interviews Gordon Laing from CameraLabs.com Read Gordon’s Sony Alpha A9 review In Camera: Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera The post Enter the CameraLabs with Gordon Laing: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 4 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.By Out of Chicago Photography

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Photography as Art with Art Wolfe: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 3 32:38

8y ago32:38

32:38

Join me and the Out of Chicago team at Art Wolfe’s seminar at the Museum of Science and Industry on Sunday, June 11th Art Wolfe Presents: Photography as Art in Chicago SAVE $50 with code “outofchicago” I also hope you’ll join us at the 4th annual Out of Chicago Photography Conference June 23-25th. Art Wolfe is the keynote speaker Friday night and i…

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Art History and Landscape Photography with Erin Babnik: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 2 46:15

8y ago46:15

46:15

Erin Babnik is one of my favorite landscape photographers. I can’t wait to have her teach at the Out of Acadia Landscape Photography Conference! Check out Erin’s work at erinbabnik.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/babnikphoto Twitter: twitter.com/ErinBabnik Instagram: instagram.com/erinbabnikphotography 500px: 500px.com/erinbabnik The post Art Histor…

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Photojournalism and Wedding Photography with Bob Davis: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 1 42:56

8y ago42:56

42:56

Welcome to Season 4 of the Out of Chicago Podcast with Bob Davis! We’ll be back each week with a new podcast. Make sure that you subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. Interview with Bob Davis In this episode, I interview photojournalist, wedding photographer, and Canon Explorer of Light, Bob Davis. We talk about igniting your photography passion,…

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Landscape photography at Acadia National Park with Chris Smith: OOC Podcast Episode 57 23:34

8+ y ago23:34

23:34

On this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris Smith talks about all of the upcoming Out of Chicago conferences, including next October’s Out of Acadia Conference. The second annual Out of Chicago Winter Conference will run February 18-19, 2017. Chris mentions some of the classes that will be offered, as well as some of the shooting experienc…

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Acrylic printing with Mark Alper and last-minute OONY details: OOC Podcast Episode 56 28:37

8+ y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris Smith sits down with Mark Alper of Big Acrylic. Mark gives some tips for hanging and printing, and discusses some unique printing options through his company. Based in Montreal, Big Acrylic can accommodate acrylic prints up to 60″ x 96″. Mark talks about preparing your photographs for printing, a…

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Photography as art with Art Wolfe and Rick Sammon: OOC Podcast Episode 55 49:39

8+ y ago49:39

49:39

Rick Sammon welcomes Art Wolfe to the show to discuss photography as art. Art talks about how he uses work of other artists to enhance his photography and to expand true sense of art, composition and creativity. Art also discusses how to expand your imagination through the photography process, through modern art and abstract expressionism. Rick and…

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New York street photography with James Maher: OOC Podcast Episode 54 31:33

8+ y ago31:33

31:33

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Out of New York Conference presenter James Maher joins Chris Smith. James talks about his involvement in the conference, including his class, “Exploration Through the Works of Famous Street Photographers.” James also gives some of his favorite locations for street photography in the city — Central Park…

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The bottom of the world and cold weather photography with A&K’s Bob Simpson and Rick Sammon: OOC Podcast Episode 53 46:28

8+ y ago46:28

46:28

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Rick Sammon sits down with Abercrombie & Kent’s Bob Simpson to discuss photography travel to Antarctica. Abercrombie & Kent, a luxury travel company, offers tours around the world. Bob discusses Antarctica’s amazing features — the ice, colors and wildlife — and talks about how to start planning a tour …

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Big cats on safari with Rick Sammon and Jonathan Scott: OOC Podcast Episode 52 1:15:48

8+ y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

On this two-part episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris starts by talking to Out of New York instructor Rick Sammon about his recent wildlife experiences, as well as the new Canon 5D Mark IV. Rick tells us about some of the biggest new features of the Mark IV, and also tells us what some of his favorite lenses are when he’s traveling for wild…

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Getting ready for Out of New York: OOC Podcast Episode 51 27:22

8+ y ago27:22

27:22

In this week’s podcast, Chris Smith and Malinda Kavetschanky talk about October’s Out of New York Conference, the “Shootingest” Photography Conference on Earth! Chris and Malinda introduce you to the world-class list of speakers who are coming, including Bryan Peterson, Rick Sammon, Lindsay Adler, Valerie Jardin, RC Concepcion, John Kosmopoulos, Fr…

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Gearing up for Visual Nation with Jason Groupp: OOC Podcast Episode 50 27:22

8+ y ago27:22

27:22

In this special episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Michael Novo sits down with Jason Groupp of WPPI to discuss next week’s Visual Nation Expo in Oak Brook, Ill. Jason talks about his past and how he got started with WPPI, as well as some of the benefits that Visual Nation and other smaller conferences have to offer. The event runs Aug. 15-18 at…

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Defining Instagram with Nick Ulivieri: OOC Podcast Episode 49 37:00

9y ago37:00

37:00

Michael Novo hosts Chicago-based photographer Nick Ulivieri during the Out of Chicago Conference, on this week’s Out of Chicago Podcast. Ulivieri, who shoots travel, corporate and aerial photography, is also an expert at using Instagram. He discusses finding your voice and utilizing that on the popular photography social network, and honing in on a…

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Candid street photography techniques with James Maher: OOC Podcast Episode 48 27:20

9y ago27:20

27:20

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, New York-based photographer James Maher joins Michael Novo during the Out of Chicago Conference. James discusses his desire for street photography and the historical street photographers that inspire him and his work. He talks about “waiting for the moment,” allowing for great candid photography on the…

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The business of photography with Scott Bourne: OOC Podcast Episode 47 25:04

9y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode, Michael Novo sits down with Photofocus founder Scott Bourne to discuss the business of photography during the Out of Chicago Conference. Scott, who was the closing speaker at June’s Out of Chicago Conference, discusses his beginnings in Pit Alley as a motorsports photographer in Indianapolis, and how he evolved into a thriving bird…

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Abstract architecture and cityscapes with Angie McMonigal and Michael Muraz: OOC Podcast Episode 46 18:28

9y ago18:28

18:28

In this episode, Michael Novo sits down with Chicago’s Angie McMonigal and Toronto’s Michael Muraz during the Out of Chicago Conference. Despite both being architectural photographers, Angie and Michael focus on vastly different subjects. Angie focuses on the fine, abstract details on both the exteriors and interiors of buildings. Michael, on the o…

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Global food photography tips with Jordana Wright: OOC Podcast Episode 45 19:51

9y ago19:51

19:51

In this episode, Chicago-based photographer Jordana Wright joins Michael Novo during the Out of Chicago Conference. As a food and lifestyle photographer who travels internationally for her work, Wright gives tips on how to travel with photography equipment, regardless of what you’re shooting. She also bridges the gap between travel and food photogr…

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Motivation and shooting style with Tim Wallace: OOC Podcast Episode 44 26:13

9y ago26:13

26:13

Out of Chicago instructor and award-winning commercial and car photographer Tim Wallace joins Michael Novo for this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast. Wallace discusses his history in the military and as a photographer. Based out of the United Kingdom, Wallace has worked for clients such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Audi and Peugeot. He tells us ab…

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