30: Nicky Hamilton crafts cinematic fine-art photography from personal stories; Kim Bunermann on the Kodak Charmera and the compact camera comeback

The Photography & Video Show Podcast

The Photography & Video Show Podcast
30: Nicky Hamilton crafts cinematic fine-art photography from personal stories; Kim Bunermann on the Kodak Charmera and the compact camera comeback
Feb 05, 2026 Season 3 Episode 7
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The Photography & Video Show Podcast, Season 3 Episode 7
Published on Thursday, 5th February 2026

In this episode

📸 Fine art photographer Nicky Hamilton shares his intensely personal, cinematic approach to photography - from his breakthrough project "The Lonely Man," a three-and-a-half-year exploration of his childhood relationship with his father, to his meticulously crafted set builds like The Canton House restaurant recreation in “Take Me Away”. 

📷 Digital Camera World’s Kim Bunermann discusses the surprising resurgence of compact cameras, exploring how everything from nostalgic Kodak “toy” cameras to professional medium-format compacts are reshaping the market.

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Episode Artwork 30: Nicky Hamilton crafts cinematic fine-art photography from personal stories; Kim Bunermann on the Kodak Charmera and the compact camera comeback 1:06:37 Episode Artwork 29: Volcanoes, icebergs and polar bears with Jeroen van Niewenhove, Sony A7 V and Canon retro camera rumours with James Artaius plus NEC show updates 1:19:38 Episode Artwork 28: Wildlife cinematography secrets w/ Sophie Darlington ASC, Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards and best motorsports photography kit 1:28:37 Episode Artwork 27: Bill Ward on Immersive, ICM seascapes, Fujifilm dials in the X-T30 III, Leica M EV1 controversy and first speakers announced for Birmingham 2026 show 1:15:59 Episode Artwork 26: New York Jets Sarah Snyder on NFL photography; Nikon ZR and Canon C50 break new ground for filmmakers with Jon Devo 1:15:46 Episode Artwork 25: Michael Wharley on the Black Mirror space set; James likes the Hasselblad X2D II; Fujikina London 2025 preview 1:20:33 Episode Artwork 24: Hannah Couzens on personal connection in portraits; Sony RX1R III full-frame compact camera breaks cover; in-person show returns to Birmingham in 2026 1:19:35 Episode Artwork 23. Postcard from London: Sigma BF breaks cover, recorded at The Photography & Video Show 2025 27:26 Episode Artwork 22: Tom Oldham on capturing moments with musicians, politicians and Thierry Henry. Is OM-3 James’ perfect camera? Last-minute London show news 1:05:15 Episode Artwork 21: Andy Gotts on 35 years of celebrity portraits; London show preview 1:11:15 Episode Artwork 20: Lindsay Adler on loving light and setting targets, Tom Barnes on the impact of AI on creatives in 2025 1:02:29 Episode Artwork 19: Pet art with Belinda Richards, best cameras and kit of 2024 with Angela Nicholson 46:24 Episode Artwork 18: David duChemin on connection, comedy and wonder; new hybrid lenses and drones plus The Week Junior Science + Nature competition winners 1:07:44 Episode Artwork 17: FPV drone filmmaking with Steven Clarey, IBC 2024 round-up with James Artaius, plus your London 2025 show questions answered 1:08:46 Episode Artwork 16: Healing through photography with Kim Grant, best smartphone cameras you’ve never heard of with Basil Kronfli 52:49 Episode Artwork 15: Expired Film Club, Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II hands-on, summer scavenger hunt young photographer competition 1:03:20 Episode Artwork 14: Portraits with Passion: WW2 veterans with Glyn Dewis, boudoir photography with Emma Finch, Adobe terms of use saga 1:08:07 Episode Artwork 13: Wrestling portraits with James Musselwhite, hands-on with new Panasonic and Fujifilm kit, Canon EOS R1 announced 58:18 Episode Artwork 12: Season two? Coming soon. 1:26 Episode Artwork 11: Bonus from Birmingham: Scott Kelby talks responsible AI, James Artaius on INSTAX mini 99 and Canon’s VR lenses, Digital Camera World’s Best in Show 40:11 Episode Artwork 10: Elise Swopes on Instagram and NFTs, Fujifilm X100VI compact camera arrives, therapeutic photography with Gabrielle Motola 1:00:22 Episode Artwork 9: Mini drones with Carys Kaiser, Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C, OM-1 Mark II, Samsung Galaxy S24 and NEC show preview 1:07:54 Episode Artwork 8: Urban landscapes with Ben Moore, 2024 predictions and 2023 review with Gavin Hoey 58:38 Episode Artwork 7: Film and video with Jim Marks, smartphone photography with Jo Bradford, Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event shot on iPhone 46:59 Episode Artwork 6: Sun, sea and sandbags in Ukraine with Peter Dench, nailing a career change with Emily Endean, London meet-up and Adobe MAX 2023 43:19