Dr. Dean Holland joins The Camera Life to unpack a rare photography career built without social media. From teaching over 10,000 photographers to shooting corporate, humanitarian, and people-focused work, Dean shares deep insights on authenticity, creativity, AI, and the future of photography. This wide-ranging conversation explores cameras vs phones, confidence over settings, ethical AI use, and why human connection still matters more than ever behind the lens.

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Dr Dean Holland is an award-winning photographer and educator with a PhD in adult education, and the founder of Take Better Photos, established in 2007. Based in Brisbane, he has taught photography to more than 10,000 people in person through courses for individuals, families, schools, companies, and community groups. His teaching is widely known for being practical, jargon-free, hands-on, and fun, making photography accessible regardless of camera or experience level.

With a background in overseas development, Dean uses photography as a force for positive change. His charity and community work spans youth, migrant, Indigenous, rural, and remote communities in Australia and overseas, guided by the belief that the best photographs are built on trust and connection. Alongside this, his commercial, family, and wedding photography focuses on capturing genuine emotion, joy, and the spontaneous moments that become lifelong memories.

Becoming a father reignited Dean’s love of photography as something playful and deeply meaningful to share with family. This philosophy sits at the heart of Take Better Photos: helping people capture truly priceless moments without needing expensive gear. The business has grown rapidly, earning major awards, widespread media coverage, and collaborations with leading photographers, while continuing Dean’s mission to help people live more fully by knowing how to capture what matters most.

https://www.deanholland.com.au/
https://www.takebetterphotos.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/take.better.photos.photography.courses
https://www.youtube.com/@TakeBetterPhotos1

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In this milestone episode of The Random Photography Show, the team is joined by Cam Blake to unpack the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome. From sensor design and real-world image quality to pricing, production issues, and creative constraints, they dig into whether a dedicated black-and-white camera really makes sense. Along the way, there’s plenty of camera news, gear banter, and honest discussion about what actually helps photographers make better images.

Special guest Cam Blake from the Down South Photo Show. https://www.instagram.com/camblakephotography/ https://www.youtube.com/@downsouthphotoshow https://www.camblakephotography.com.au/

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Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer
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Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps
➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles

Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer
➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/
➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/
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Australian landscape photographer Adam Edwards joins The Camera Life to discuss outback photography, running a regional gallery, creative burnout, and finding meaning beyond social media. From Broken Hill to Kenya, Adam shares deep insights into landscape mindset, gear choices, workshops, and why patience and presence matter more than perfect conditions. A thoughtful conversation on photography as passion, profession, and lifelong journey.

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Shaped by life in the Australian outback, Adam's work is grounded in patience, adaptability, and making the most of imperfect conditions. Years spent refining both capture and post-production have led to a deeply personal and authentic approach to image-making, with a strong focus on process over perfection.

In 2025, Adam took a significant step by opening a gallery in Broken Hill, creating not just a place to exhibit his work, but a creative hub that celebrates the region and brings people together through photography. Alongside his own practice, Adam is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring, running workshops and building supportive communities for photographers at all stages.

For Adam, photography is about more than the final image, it’s about the journey, the people, and the places that shape every frame.

Adam runs workshops, mentors photographers, and continues to build spaces where people can connect, learn, and be inspired.

Website: https://www.adamedwards.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adzy_edwards/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adzy_edwards

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✅ Quick Release System
✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock
✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather
✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a
✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo
✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers

SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/
(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?)

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CONNECT WITH US
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Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer
➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/
➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/

Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps
➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles

Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer
➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/
➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/
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