The Sarak Chaap Podcast

In this episode we talk about the effects the COVID-19 lockdown had on our creative endeavours and on our workflow. We chat on what we've been doing these days, how we've been trying to connect with photography and stay inspired, what we struggled with, the changes we want to make in our flow and commitment. If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective   In-episode mentions:  A Piece of Work, Hosted by Abbi Jacobson: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/3860 52 ASSIGNMENTS: Street PhotographyBook by Brian Lloyd Duckett:https://www.amazon.com/Assignments-Photography-Brian-Lloyd-Duckett/dp/1781453527 PILGRIMS & NOMADS, David duChemin: https://craftandvision.com/products/pilgrims-nomads Starving Child And Vulture, Kevin Carter http://100photos.time.com/photos/kevin-carter-starving-child-vulture 

In this episode we talk about the effects the COVID-19 lockdown had on our creative endeavours and on our workflow. We chat on what we've been doing these days, how we've been trying to connect with photography and stay inspired, what we struggled with, the changes we want to make in our flow and commitment. If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective   In-episode mentions:  A Piece of Work, Hosted by Abbi Jacobson: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/3860 52 ASSIGNMENTS: Street PhotographyBook by Brian Lloyd Duckett:https://www.amazon.com/Assignments-Photography-Brian-Lloyd-Duckett/dp/1781453527 PILGRIMS & NOMADS, David duChemin: https://craftandvision.com/products/pilgrims-nomads Starving Child And Vulture, Kevin Carter http://100photos.time.com/photos/kevin-carter-starving-child-vulture 

In this episode, we talk about the photographers and artists who inspire us and why we like their work. We dig into their process, work and experiences and talk about the things that we all can take away from and how we can apply them to our photographic endeavors with a local perspective.   If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective

Our concluding talk with Waris. In this short episode, we discuss the nature of art in photography - the reasons behind the mediums existential crisis and how the modern day photographer might be responsible for it. We talk about the photo as a print, an object that can, and perhaps should have some asset value, about galleries and the profit motive that often comes in the way of photographic exhibitions. If you make it to the end you'll find a beautiful note on success and failure, in a photographic context. Enjoy the episode.

The third part of our conversation with Abdul Waris. Tune into this episode as we discuss the idea of some sort of a photographic feel. Over the course of the conversation we try to figure out the difference between pictures based in the streets - what separates a documentary photograph from one that is more photojournalistic in nature? Other topics touched upon include Waris's process: his subjects and how they fit into his grand narrative of "photographing marginalization", urban cities and the tragedy of photos.   

The 2nd part of our series with Abdul Waris Hameed. In this podcast we constinue our discussion on the present state of Pakistani photography and how we can improve it, both personally and on a collective, national level. We talk about the need for documentation, mentors, and good criticism. We also hit upon the subconscious and its manifestation in photographic expression; how all artists, photographers or not, are in some way shape or form responding to the collective human tragedy, the suffering of man, that is buried deep within our psyches.  If you like what we are doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. As always, thanks for listening. Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective. 

Tune in to listen to the first part of our conversation with a Lahore based social documentary photographer, Abdul Waris Hameed. In this series, we have a deep, philosophical conversation with AWH about the art of photography. We think this series is absolutely essential for those who are starting out in photography or those who want to dwell deeper in the art of photography, beyond the technicalities of the medium. If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective Find AWH at: https://www.instagram.com/abdulwarishameed/   

Join us in this episode as we talk about what its like to photograph in the streets on Karachi. Karachi is Pakistan largest city in terms on geography and population. It is also one of the most liveliest cities in the world, infamously known as the city of lights. If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective

We had a great conversation with Osaidullah Kehar, a photographer based in Karachi, Pakistan. We've named Osaid the Fan Ho of Pakistan for his series of BNW photos of the streets of Karachi. Even though he works a full time job, nothing stops Osaid from photographing his beloved city, the city of lights, Karachi. Tune in with for this fun filled conversation and get "lost in K town" (pun intended!). If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find Osaid's work at: https://www.instagram.com/lost.in.ktown/ Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective

Why do we choose lenses for specific reasons? What does one want to achieve with a specific lens? Which focal length should you use when shooting on the streets? Are there any rules? Find out what Sarak Chaap has to say about focal lengths in this episode. If you like what we're doing, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed and shared our work. Thank you for listening! Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective

This podcast is a discussion about Street Photography. We dive deep into our process, how we perceive and approach streets and what it means to us to photograph on the streets. We talk about gear, what we feel about it and how much it matters to us. Reference: Aurelio Amendola (https://www.amazon.com/Michelangelo-Medici-Chapel-James-Beck/dp/0500236909) Find us at Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective

Sarak Chaap Collective aims to create an awareness, inspire and become a useful resource for the art of photography for enthusiasts and up coming photographers in Pakistan. In this episode Hamza, Murtaza and Saad have a casual talk about who they are, how they got started in photography and where they are in their photographic endeavours currently. Link to Sarak Chaap Collective: www.instagram.com/sarakchaapcollective