Ep. #28: From London’s Music Scene to The Middle of Somewhere: The Journey of Sam Harris

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #28 of The Urbanaut Podcast! In this compelling episode, we sit down with the celebrated photographer Sam Harris, exploring his fascinating journey from the heart of London’s music scene to the serene landscapes of Australia.
About Our Guest: Sam Harris
Sam Harris is an intimate insider renowned for his emotionally rich and dynamic images that capture the everyday lives of his community, friends, family, and the talent he photographs. Starting in a shared house in South London, Sam turned his bedroom into a darkroom, launching a career that saw him working with artists like Jarvis Cocker, Victoria Beckham, and Blur. His photography adorned the pages of The Sunday Times Magazine, Esquire, and Dazed & Confused, among others.
In 2002, disillusioned by the commercial photography industry, Sam embarked on a transformative journey with his family to India, leading to his acclaimed project "The Middle of Somewhere." This series documents his daughters' childhood in the Australian outback, earning international accolades and multiple photobook awards.
Tune in to this episode to:
* Explore Sam’s early career in the music industry and his transition to documenting family life.
* Hear the captivating story behind his decision to leave London and travel with his family.
* Discover how his photography evolved during his nomadic years in India and Australia.
* Learn about his latest project, "Neighbors," reflecting his community-focused approach.
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Coming Up
2:31 - Introduction
4:02 - Early Life and the Artistic Beginnings
12:40 - Early Inspirations to Photograph
17:59 - Jumping in Headfirst
23:11 - Eye for Design
25:43 - Photography and Music
36:00 - Early work in the Music Industry
43:02 - Evolving his style in the Music Industry
56:26 - Two experiences that changed everything
1:14:13 - In The Middle of Somewhere
1:34:14 - A new work loosely called "Neighbors"
1:49:53 - The choices we make
1:57:42 - Advice for Photographers
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[@SteveBisson]

Such an inspiring journey that of Sam Harris!

[@philipheying4902]

I’ve become a regular listener. These conversations go so deep in an effortless way. They remind me of the community of strangers, all similar and unique, that makes the art we call photography.

[@TheUrbanautPodcast]

This is a nice comment, @philipheying4902. Thank you for listening. It’s great fun meeting so many interesting people and seeing their work.