In Conversation With | Robin Friend

[@WillemVerb]

Had to watch this one twice, so much incredible work here

[@jakewhite3101]

Love your work too!

[@DirtyBertie]

Your work is juicy too g drop that Coney Island zine

[@DTweedleD]

Would love more of these, such a great insight

[@davidrothschild8913]

wow that rusty waterfall image is phenomenal.

[@tomaslopez3298]

definetely one of the most gorgeous photos i've ever seen in my life

[@AustinMcMahon99]

It’s amazing! You should check out a video of Exploring with josh, he went there and got some nice video and shots!

[@matthewrabbit]

This is great. No superfluous edits, no overbearing music. Very interesting stuff - especially the detail about his process and what led him to photographing landscapes, as well as the mine in Wales. Lovely bit of context to the work when you realize the significance of the place. Does anyone know the name of the documentary he's talking about?

[@thames213]

your videos are all i look forward to. cheers 💕

[@codycouture1]

I love when he talks about people wanting so badly to travel without exploring where they live. I am 28 and just now started traveling internationally after I spent so much time exploring where I live now. No matter where I go, the Midwest will always hold a sense of magic for me. I absolutely love this series!

[@billthornhill8408]

Excellent video. I really enjoy the perspectives of other people's work as told by themselves. Thanks George.

[@berndvandecruys]

Awesome video. Lots of inspiring work and a great, thoughtful vibe throughout.

[@MrGoldBallz]

I've watched and re-watched this tens of times. Robin is such an inspiration. Currently trying to emulate and reference his work in New Zealand. His voice on our current relationships with nature is just on point. Thanks for making this video

[@lucaseytchison2176]

These the philosophy behind photos is exactly what I want to emulate in my work. Thank you for posting this.

[@Richard-ht6fp]

Such an insightful interview, thank you.

[@jordi0m]

I loved this, I'm not sure if I've ever commented on your videos because they sort of feel more like a doc than a youtube video, but this was fenomenal. I hope you love what you do, because everyone loves to watch it and I hope there's lots more to come.

[@AustinMcMahon99]

I love the longer videos man! I get so pumped when I see that you’ve posted! I know I’ll walk away with inspiration and knowledge, I would love to see a interview with Cary Fagan!

[@wrenoir5251]

the rusty waterfall is amazing and I appreciate every detail as I'm looking at the photo on his website and hear him speak about the experience - epic

[@seamusandpat]

Excellent interview. You let him do all the talking! Perfect! and yes I would like more of these too. If it's interesting don't worry about how long the video is. PS I'd like to hear more from John Free if you could do it??

[@heartlandlight6862]

How fine it is to experience the work of a bright person. I’m writing of you, George.

[@copythestar]

incredible work

[@beepboopimarobot2841]

I really enjoyed the interview series, but this one was the best so far, imo! What an amazing photographic œuvre; great insight. Could listen to this for hours. Thank you, NF Thank you, Robin Friend

[@jamesgreen6885]

That was a really interesting chat! Some incredible work...I actually thought the car/mine photo was photoshop art when I saw it on Instagram, so surreal! Thanks for bringing us this content!

[@mishaalgangaram119]

So good. So great. Stay doing all of this and just keep on inspiring us! Really love all your content!

[@stephenwinslade19]

George this is one of the best videos you've done - Robin's explanation of his process is so clear and insightful. Nothing overwrought or self congratulatory, but a tribute to the hard work that goes into a body of work. Surely Jem Southam would be a great follow on from this? Or perhaps Iain Sarjeant of Another Place and how he selects and works with emerging photographers.

[@Gabzi29]

Thank you George for being. And for Negative Feedback

[@sevsuk2011]

Great interview and gander at the photographers book. More please 👍

[@ianolafsenn]

Great video. I know this is a total reach and probably asking way too much but I would love to see an interview with trent parke

[@sssssssev]

That mine shot with the dumped cars is so stunning damn, really good work

[@matttcameron_]

Terrific video. I'm really enjoying this series, taking ideas, inspiration and advice from all of these different photographers is really interesting. Thank you.

[@seanodonnell903]

This was brilliant, more of these would be great to get an insight into the ideas behind peoples work!

[@absolutmax]

Amazing body of work. Thank you for making this interview.

[@galactica874]

Great interview and his work is so good! Cant wait for the next one!

[@TheCyanideSon]

There is something otherworldly about the quarry and its rusty waterfall. With all of its texture, I would love to see that as a carbon print

[@wsnell]

This was a really nice video! I hope you guys make more videos concerning artist's work

[@TimothymakeupsDitzler]

Smashed it!

[@Tamamatamatama]

Great choice of subject, great selection of photos, great content. Keep it up. Love to see more.

[@DrTopf]

Truly amazing, thank you.

[@blaxton2]

I enjoyed getting to know Robin’s work. This is a good format (more, please?).

[@robertwahlt8553]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@nickdavis6391]

An original photographer who has clearly found his own creative voice.

[@graffsk8er]

Everything was amazing, but that ending tho! 👌🏽😂

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Very inspirational, thanks. And what a great title for a book!

[@aaronmoiche330]

Love this series so much

[@jpheneger]

Fantastic video, Robin's work is amazing!

[@wer2young2die]

The pictures are just great

[@sheshewantit45]

George, i really do appreciate you approach to minimalism , really well done!

[@zinekatzines]

so brilliant, thank you!

[@kevinterrado19]

Inspiring. Thanks George for sharing!

[@bemvermelho]

Love it! Didn't know Robin's photographs. It is definitively a phenomenal body of work. And I would like to see a conversation with Joe Pettet-Smith!

[@ryanmiller516]

Absolutely love this.

[@sachastyles676]

im guessing im not the only one who just stared at the rusty waterfall for forever? incredible stuff

[@salssalsa]

Great interview

[@chrismehmet3463]

Love the colour grade of this!

[@demkadeem]

wonderful! Can’t wait for more !

[@AlexanderHernandez-sb7lq]

Amazing video

[@LimitEdit]

wonderfull video thank you!

[@tompoynton]

More like this please

[@ibaisalazar5707]

Love this "In conversation" videos!! I know it´s not from UK but you should make one with Devin Blaskovich!

[@Val-zg4gd]

this is an awesome interview video. I wish he chatted a bit more about why he found the story-telling in the mines weren't working as photos, and how he felt dance really elevated the story to where he wanted it to be. It would be awesome if you interviewed Mustafah Abdulaziz or Daniel P. Shea!

[@annabelmcgannon7376]

really well done video

[@jakelangstonn]

Loved it. Thank you. Would love to see an interview with Peter Beste

[@sophieriddell7602]

love

[@MartinZero]

That was very good. I enjoyed that 👌

[@alexramirezamaya7711]

This was fantastic! Have you ever thought of doing one with Dan Rubin? I know he’s in the older videos but I don’t think you guys ever did one of these chats with him

[@umitbulutt]

That was really insightful chat, thank you. :)

[@ajsisisnsnen]

this is so inspiring

[@ThomasClemens]

What a great episode! Hope there is more to come like this. What about the photographer Paul Hart?

[@cappuccino04]

the whole interview has that lovely chatty vibe, perfectly executed as always, and thanks to Robin for the very much wise words; I wanted to suggest a 'in conversation' with the master himself Sugimoto but I'll go with an italian touch and say Andrea Calabresi (he's also a teacher and a darkroom printer, maybe his pedagogic touch could be a nice twist to the series)

[@JacobCrowMains]

Great interview - nice work

[@xella3525]

Lovely large prints!

[@lukepeeters5178]

very good images, nice video series too.

[@waynedobie]

Great video! What an amazing quote to end this video Thank you : )

[@conorhorgan2879]

Wonderful.

[@dakoduh]

this is the creator class 2.0

[@donovancooke2000]

so good

[@aynlachica976]

Dude you make the best videos

[@doyoudevelop]

Where he's right about saying that "photography has become so much easier" -- and therefore more people are doing it, it certainly has produced a higher drive to excellence as the competition isn't necessarily tougher, but there's just more people doing similar things.

[@willmccleland2383]

Such an inspiring video

[@george5810]

Amazing

[@LegendOfNixon]

Clean as always! Dope

[@jackmcculloch9469]

Amazing video. Any chance of a small video on a light metre app?

[@entropia858]

Love the series. Would personally like to see one with AboveGround.

[@AaronFleming]

This is great!

[@mlcovarr]

bravo

[@JoshDavid]

insightful thnx g

[@amplifierheadache]

An idea I think would be nice to see as a video someday is a series of brief interviews with photographers who aren't known, the ones who work a fryer by day and peruse the streets after their shifts to find interesting things to capture. The ones who are seen digging through bins at second hand shops and antique malls for a chance to find a new lens or camera to go out and use to make photos with. Asking them the hard question. Why take a photo? Why a photo of the things they photograph, and is there a sort of unspoken creed amongst them? These are the questions that aren't asked. Therefore there are no answers.

[@mpk33]

My suggestion would be Danish artist Lasse Hoile. He has made some of the best and most surreal artwork for great musical acts, most notably Porcupine Tree. The artwork for their albums Deadwing, In Absentia, Fear of a Blank Planet & The Incident as well as his work with Steven Wilson is simply amazing. I buy the deluxe versions of the albums he's involved with so I can get the books full of his surreal work. Hugely influenced by Francis Bacon. He should be way more known about than he is. Definitely check out his work George.

[@ms6465]

Wonderful work, thank you! Would love to see Jem Southam and Mitch Epstein.

[@xella3525]

yew love these!

[@rynoreeno]

I would love to see you chat with Ian Howorth, he has a new book coming out called 'Arcadia' shot on medium format.

[@superyuyo4060]

I'd love one of this with Paul Graham.

[@GoneSouthForHam]

good stuff

[@stefanoterrana8056]

This is inspiring.

[@mpk33]

Only problem is Robin's book is not available anywhere (after a check online). Was keen to purchase it.

[@AnthonyDeLorenzo]

Follow the link to Robins website. I just ordered a copy today.

[@dryandtweaky1412]

Great vid, but what are those shoes my dude?

[@natosborne5620]

Where can I see his BA greenhouse photo series not on his website or google

[@CVProductions]

Some recommendations for future episodes: Joel Sternfeld, Mitch Epstein, Harry Culy, Taylor Dorrell, Justine Kurland or Seunggu Kim !

[@samvorms6163]

he looks friendly

[@alletrevlac9231]

may be cool to chat to students and would be a good opportunity to use the platform to expose some young talent (like urself :) )

[@novamputra4120]

how to color grading like this ?

[@wherearewenow8562]

Let's get Matt Day an episode boiiiii

[@cappuccino04]

silly question: does anyone have any idea where I can find a similar sofa to the one in Robin’s studio? (you can see it at 0:27) even knowing what kind of sofa it is would be cool, thanks!

[@Iankaverberckt]

Love your vid, but there’s like this humming sound in the background all the time. Tought I let you know in case u didn’t notice.