Raw Podcast - EP58 - A conversation with John Boaz

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In this episode, portrait photographer John Boaz discusses his creative journey and the importance of human connection in photography.

Raw Podcast - EP58 - A conversation with John Boaz In this conversation, we sit down with portrait photographer John Boaz to talk about where his work really comes from. From an early moment of seeing deer move through golden light at Bradgate Park to having his portraits on the cover of Portrait of Britain, John shares a thoughtful and honest look at his creative journey. We talk about the influence of university on his understanding of visual storytelling, the importance of personal projects alongside paid work, and why connection always matters more than technical perfection. John reflects on slowing down in a fast-paced, social-media-driven industry, how nature, music and everyday life feed into his work, and why imperfections often carry the most truth. This episode is about portraiture as a human exchange rather than a technical exercise, and about protecting artistic integrity while navigating commercial realities. Guest Bio John Boaz is a multi-award-winning portrait photographer based in Northamptonshire, UK. He graduated from Birmingham City University in 2019 with a degree in Visual Communication (Photography). John is a multiple winner of the British Journal of…

People in this episode

Guest: John Boaz

Topics covered

• portrait photography
• creative journey
• visual storytelling
• artistic integrity
• human connection

Keywords

• deer in golden light
• Portrait of Britain
• university influence
• personal projects
• social media
• nature
• music
• imperfections
• artistic integrity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Raw Podcast, Portrait of Britain, Rivers Of Living Water

Places: Northamptonshire, UK, Britain

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